If you are not a regular Trinity Church supporter, we invite you to DONATE HERE.
Thank you for supporting our ministry during this time.
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Awake, north wind,
and come, south wind!
Blow on my garden,
that its fragrance may spread everywhere.
Song of Solomon 4:16 (NIV)
Over the past weekend, our Junior Warden, Norris Commodore, gathered with other Trinitarians to work on the upkeep of our beautiful property and gardens.
While it may seem like small uninteresting work, it does not go unnoticed by greater Newport around us. To the folks walking their dogs every day, the travelers visiting from ship and sea, the tourists peaking in our windows and throwing pennies in our fountain, and the forgotten folks just spending some time in the shade, they notice and appreciate every little action we take to keeping our property and church welcoming and safe.
This year’s summer yard work included: weeding the flower beds, trimming the outer hedges and bushes, trash and rubbish clean-up, and general tidying upkeep. This could not have been feasible without the helping hands of Richard Alexander, Ellen and James Patterson, John Gilmartin, Scott and Debbie Bartlett, John Smith, Donna Ellis, John Oppel, and of course our Junior Warden, Norris Commodore.
In addition, we would like to thank Jeff Gordon, for his generous contribution to having the hedges around the sacred churchyard professionally trimmed, and Charlotte Johnson, who has planted ivy between the sidewalk and the Columbarium Wall, filling its emptiness with growth.
We hope to see you Sunday!
Cassandra D.
Parish Admin
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Trinity would very much like to begin construction of the new building and to that aim, we are pulling together the pieces needed to move forward.
The design committee has approved a concept featuring offices and space for children, families, and meeting space. This will meet our immediate needs by removing the obstacles that keep us from taking steps to attract younger members.
In conjunction with the new kitchen in Honyman and with the planned eventual renovations to its second floor, the new building will put Trinity in excellent physical condition to minister and thrive.
This week, given the long lead times needed, preliminary designs for the new building were submitted to the Historic District Commission. In addition, this week we expect to receive cost estimates from Behan Brothers for the new building. Once we get that information received and digested, we plan to have an all-parish meeting to review progress.
Stay tuned!
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The Newcomers/Welcoming Committee
has a new name...
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Geer Isdale is taking the lead to reinstate The Hospitality Committee.
The intention is to provide opportunities for Trinity members to spend social time together. But maybe even more importantly, we wish to begin to reach out to visitors to our church who would like to consider membership.
This ministry was very active in years past. Would you be interested in helping us? Maybe you have successful ideas from the past, maybe you want to share new ideas, or maybe you would like to help us with the initiatives.
All are welcome.
Please reach out to Geer at 401.935.0962 or GeerIsdale@gmail.com with any interest in participating.
Thank you!
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It has been so long since we have been able to gather together socially and we would like to restart our Koinonia celebrations.
Koinonia (coin-oh-nee’-ah) is the Greek word for fellowship.
There’s nothing formal about this time together and no agenda - just a chance to get to know some of the people of Trinity with good food and conversation. It is also a wonderful opportunity to include friends that might be interested in coming to Trinity.
Would you be willing to host an event?
This will be an ongoing fellowship and we will continue to add parties.
If you have an interest in hosting an event (you decide all the details) or wish to learn more, please reach out to Geer Isdale, 401.935.0962 GeerIsdale@gmail.com
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Steady as she goes! As many of you have noticed, we are in the middle of getting our brass candle chandeliers and electric sconces cleaned and polished (hence the ‘ambiance’ on Sunday mornings). The cost for this project is $17,000, which includes cleaning, polishing, and an Electrician to remove and reinstall the pieces.
Since this expense was not included in our approved budget for 2022, the Vestry is still requesting donations from the congregation to cover this expense. Any size donation is welcomed and will help us avoid a budget deficit.
Please include the note “Chandelier/Sconces work” in the memo line.
If you have any questions, please contact Junior Warden, Norris Commodore, at
401-619-0359. Thank you for your continuing stewardship of our parish church.
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Music at Trinity - August 7th |
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The tower will be lit on Tuesday, July 26th, to the glory of God and
in thanksgiving for Brian O'Malley's many years of dedicated service to Trinity, by Jim and Ellen Patterson.
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8AM Service
Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Canon Timothy J. Watt
Deacon: The Rev. Christine Cassels
Lector & Intercessor: Mary de Pinho
Altar Society: Jane Roach, Jodi Rodrigues, Pam Alexander, Terry Commodore, and Pat Blakeley
10AM Service
Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Canon Timothy J. Watt
Deacon: The Rev. Christine Cassels
Organist: Michael Bahmann
Cantor: Arlen Austin
Acolyte & Crucifer: Larry Pulice
Lector & Intercessor: Michael Bowley
Ushers: Phillip Wilson, Norris Commodore, and Robert Smith
Altar Society: Jane Roach, Jodi Rodrigues, Pam Alexander, Terry Commodore, and Pat Blakeley
Coffee Hour: Phoebe Livingston and Sergio Lopez
Reminder:
There will be no live streaming on Facebook while the church is undergoing ceiling repairs.
Update: We are hoping to return to Facebook next week or the following!
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In this time, it may be difficult for you to give your pledge in person. Please consider changing to online giving.
Whether it is weekly, monthly, yearly, or a one-time payment, we have options online that will fit all your needs.
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If you haven't already,
please be sure to follow Trinity Newport on
Facebook and other social media sites during this time of fluidity.
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Please remember in your prayers this week:
Lewis Smith, Anita Beaumont, Jackie, Peter Chabot, Dennis, George and Sandra V., Karen A., Betsy Jauss, Sid Gorham, Todd, Roger King, Robert and Joyce Patterson, Eileen Schrader, Donald Smith, Phyllis, Pat, Amy Van Liew, John McCurdy, Carolyn McIntosh, Kate, Rob Walker, John, Phillip, and Sherry Hagenian.
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Trinity Loving Community (TLC), is the Pastoral Care ministry of this parish. Reaching out with visits, meals, cards, and phone calls; and providing rides and errands, TLC extends the love of Christ to those in need. If you are aware of a need – for yourself or for someone else – please contact the TLC Monthly Coordinator(s). |
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The TLC Coordinator for July 2022 is:
Pam Alexander
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Trinity Church
1 Queen Anne Sq.
Newport, RI 02840
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