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“Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”
(Psalm 23:6)
This verse is my favorite part about Psalm 23. The Hebrew word radaf in the verse might be more accurately translated as “pursue me” instead of “follow me.” There’s more of a concept of spirited chase here than is usually seen in English translations. And I love the idea of God chasing after us.
It reminds me of one of my early childhood memories, in the mountains of Idaho. I was perhaps four years old. I don’t remember much about it, except that we were looking for pinecones that my grandmother intended to use for decorations. In any event, I had apparently wandered off near Johnson Creek, swollen with the spring run-off. I vaguely remember my mother coming over a rise, running toward me. Pursuing me. The story goes that I had disappeared, and my family was afraid I had fallen into the creek. I just remember my mother running and sweeping me into her arms, crying but relieved.
It was not my intention to wander off that day. I had just sort of meandered away in search of the perfect pinecone. Sheep do this as well. They wander about grazing without being overly concerned with where they are. They can literally nibble their way lost. The shepherd must maintain awareness and redirect them back to the flock, pursuing them when they stray, chasing them down to save them from wandering into danger. For a four-year-old this could be a rushing creek. For a sheep it can be any number of things from wolves to rushing water as well.
Thank God for the good shepherds in our lives that chase us out of their love and care for us, be they Jesus, our moms, or anyone else. The happy juxtaposition of Good Shepherd’s Sunday and Mother’s Day is a good opportunity for us to express our appreciation for all those who, in our transitory existence, have redirected us toward safer pastures. To all the mothers, and others who have also mothered us in some way, thank you! Keep up the chase. It is so worth it and so appreciated. Happy Mother’s Day.
Pax,
Tim+
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Honyman Kitchen Renovation:
Results of the parish review of the cabinet finishes show a preference for flat paneled cabinet doors in a light color. The next step is to order the cabinets which are expected to take 8-10 weeks to arrive.
New Building:
We asked our architect Jeff Moniz to provide a design for a building that:
- Costs about $1M
- Houses accessible offices, classrooms, and a nursery
That design is now with the parish design committee for review. The next step will be to get a solid cost estimate. The parish should see the results of all of this work in early July.
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Mary Street Parking Lot
Parking in the city-owned Mary Street Lot is available until 12:00pm only for those attending Sunday services at Trinity.
(After 12:00pm you will be ticketed.)
Please visibly display on your dashboard a
2022 Trinity Parking Pass. Should you need a copy of that document, click the button below, or you can pick one up from the back of the church on Sundays.
Trinity Afternoon Parking
The Trinity parking lot is reserved for weddings on the following dates:
· May 13 & 14
· May 20 & 21
· May 28 & 29
· June 4 & 5
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Please save the date for the annual Trinity Strawberry Festival:
Saturday, June 18 from 11am-5pm
As usual, we will serve freshly made Strawberry Shortcakes and Lemonades and we will have live music. Please plan to help by volunteering to work one or more of the various shifts prepping the berries the days prior and serving on the event day. Please sign up via the Sign-Up Genius that will be available in next week's
E-Tower. Thank you for your help with this important and fun Trinity fundraiser!
Ellen Patterson and Kay Winston, co-coordinators
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8AM Service
Preacher & Deacon: The Rev. Christine Cassels
Presider: The Rev. Canon Timothy J. Watt
Lector & Intercessor: Steve Messere
Altar Society: Mary de Pinho, Ellen Patterson, Chris Pimentel, Trisha Baylor, and Lisa Trainor
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10AM Service
Preacher & Deacon: The Rev. Christine Cassels
Presider: The Rev. Canon Timothy J. Watt
Organist: Frederick Jodry
Acolyte & Crucifer: Larry Pulice
Lector & Intercessor: Cheryl Hatch
Ushers: Dennis Kretzschmar, Norris Commodore, and Turner Scott
AV Production: Cassandra Dias
Altar Society: Mary de Pinho, Ellen Patterson, Chris Pimentel, Trisha Baylor, and Lisa Trainor
Coffee Hour: Chrissy Pimentel and Mary Sinnott
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at 10:00 am
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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 and Charlie Jauss, Sid Gorham, Todd, Roger King, Robert and Joyce Patterson,
Eileen Schrader, Donald Smith, Leonard Smith, Brian, Phyllis, Pat, Amy Van Liew, John McCurdy, Carolyn McIntosh, Pam, and Kate.
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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 May 2022 is:
Kay Winston
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Trinity Church
1 Queen Anne Sq.
Newport, RI 02840
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