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Sunday, May 12, 2013: The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Saturday, May 18

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Ministry of Bishops
  • 4H “Dog Lovers Club” meets in Sherlock Hall on Saturday mornings at 10 AM. Do you have kids? Do you have a dog? (Rutgers scholarships available.) This is a new association for Trinity Church with the 4H Clubs of America, as an extension of Rutgers University. Parishioners with children and dogs are invited to join. Please contact the parish office if interested.
  • Pasta Night, from 5 PM to 8 PM, given by the Outreach Committee to raise money for the Animal Project of Episcopal Relief and Development. Please sign up in Sherlock Hall. Any questions, see Marion Nechuta.

Sunday, May 19, 2013: The Day of Pentecost

  • TWO WORSHIP SERVICES at 8 AM (Rite I) and 10 AM (Rite II).
  • The sanctuary candle burns in loving memory of Jerry Minter given by Darrell & Maureen Frydlewicz. The altar flowers are given as a thank offering for the Glory of God, and in thanksgiving for Emma’s first birthday, by Jim & Stephanie Willix. Also, in celebration of Elaine Barbuto’s birthday from her family.
  • Click here for readings, notes and order of service, as well as audio files.
  • Celebrant and Gospeller: The Reverend Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor
  • Homilist: Deacon Clive Oscar Sang
  • Lectors: Tom Kaercher (8 AM); Tony Vitale & Dave Burnett (10 AM)
  • Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Sarah Gregory (8 AM); Pat Cameron & Carolee Stewart-Gardiner (10 AM)
  • Intercessor: Darrell Frydlewicz (10 AM)
  • Acolytes: Bobby Barone, Sarah Gluck, Nick James, Anna Roberts, Charlie Roberts, Sarah Roberts
  • Ushers: Darrell & Maureen Frydlewicz
  • Sandwich Sunday. Sandwiches for St. John’s in Elizabeth are made after both services. People are needed to sign up and bring donations in by 9 AM on that Sunday.
  • Sessions for Confirmation/Reception for teens and adults at 9 AM in Witherington Hall until May 26.
  • Sunday School class today during the 10 AM service; it will meet in Witherington Chapel. This is the last day of normal Sunday School; next weekend is Memorial Day and there is no Sunday School then. June 2 is Communion Sunday and that is the official last day.
  • Coffee hour: The Bursack Family
  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Members and ministry of the Bishop’s Advisory Commission on Music

Monday, May 20

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Members and ministry of the Trustees of Diocesan Trust Funds
  • Parish office is closed on Mondays.
  • Vestry meeting at 7 PM in Witherington Hall.

Tuesday, May 21

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Ministry of parish administrators
  • Parish office is open from 9 AM to Noon; however, appointments are requested.
  • Al-Anon meets at Noon in Witherington Hall.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 PM in Sherlock Hall.

Wednesday, May 22

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. D. Richard Garrison
  • Parish office is open from 9 AM to Noon; however, appointments are required.

Thursday, May 23

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
  • Parish office is open by appointment only.
  • Women’s Bible Study at 10 AM in Witherington Hall.
  • Choir practice is every Thursday at 8 PM.

Friday, May 24

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Thomas Pivinski
  • Parish office is closed on Fridays.

Saturday, May 25

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
  • 4H “Dog Lovers Club” meets in Sherlock Hall on Saturday mornings at 10 AM. This is a new association for Trinity Church with the 4H Clubs of America, as an extension of Rutgers University. Parishioners with children and dogs are invited to join. The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to become competent, caring and contributing citizens of the world. This is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of caring adults. The goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program are to provide informal, educational programs and encourage responsibility, community awareness and character development for youth in grades K-12.

Sunday, May 26, 2013: Trinity Sunday

  • TWO WORSHIP SERVICES at 8 AM (Rite I) and 10 AM (Rite II).
  • The sanctuary candle burns in loving memory of Dominick Barbuto from his daughter, Lynn Solecki. The altar flowers are given —.
  • Celebrant and Homilist: The Reverend Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor
  • Gospeller: Deacon Clive Oscar Sang
  • Lectors: Cynthia Kolby (8 AM); Al Lehmkuhl & Bernard Kolbe (10 AM)
  • Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Tom Kaercher (8 AM); Jenna Provost & Carolee Stewart-Gardiner (10 AM)
  • Intercessor: Maureen Frydlewicz (10 AM)
  • Acolytes: Sarah Gluck
  • Ushers: Vicki Goralski & John Witherington
  • Last session for Confirmation/Reception for teens and adults at 9 AM in Witherington Hall.
  • NO Sunday School class today. June 2 is Communion Sunday and that is the official last day.
  • Coffee hour:
  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Frank M. Goss; Holy Trinity Church in Collingswood, Ocean City, South River, Spring Lake, and Wenonah; Trinity Cathedral in Trenton, Trinity Church in Asbury Park, Cranford, Delran, Matawan, Moorestown, Princeton, Red Bank, Rocky Hill, Swedesboro, Vincentown, Vineland and Woodbridge

Memorial Day, Monday, May 27

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Revs: Dr. Francis A. Hubbard, Deborah H. Piggins
  • Parish office is closed on Mondays.

Tuesday, May 28

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Members and ministry of the Bishop’s Advisory Commission on Liturgy
  • Parish office is open from 9 AM to Noon; however, appointments are requested.
  • Al-Anon meets at Noon in Witherington Hall.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 PM in Sherlock Hall.

Wednesday, May 29

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Peter T. Manzo
  • Parish office is open from 9 AM to Noon; however, appointments are required.

Thursday, May 30

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Revs: Canon Dr. Timothy B. Cogan, Bruce Montgomery, John C. Powell, Dr. Jean R. Smith, John G. Steed
  • Parish office is open by appointment only.
  • Women’s Bible Study at 10 AM in Witherington Hall.
  • Choir practice is every Thursday at 8 PM.

Friday, May 31

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. John J. Negrotto
  • Parish office is closed on Fridays.

Saturday, June 1

  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Revs: Dr. Elly S. Brown, J. Patrick Hunt, J.R. Peter Nelson, Ph.D., Dudley D. Pendleton, Agostino Rivolta, John C. Stone, Patricia P. Wight-Holby
  • 4H “Dog Lovers Club” meets in Sherlock Hall on Saturday mornings at 10 AM. Do you have kids? Do you have a dog? (Rutgers scholarships available.) This is a new association for Trinity Church with the 4H Clubs of America, as an extension of Rutgers University. Parishioners with children and dogs are invited to join. Please contact the parish office if interested.

Other News:

  • Trinity T-shirts are still available! In a variety of sizes at the special rate of only $5 per shirt!
  • Sandwich Sunday is always the third Sunday of the month. Sandwiches for St. John’s in Elizabeth are made after both services. People are needed to sign up and bring donations in by 9 AM on that Sunday. The next date is June 16.
  • Communion Sunday is June 2 at the 10 AM service.
  • Saturday, June 22 at 3 PM: Bishop Councell will celebrate Confirmation for the Northern Convocation. The ceremony will be held at Christ Church, South Amboy. Mother Gina+, our confirmand class, their parents and relatives will be attending.
  • Shakespeare at Trinity on July 8 and 17 in Sherlock Hall, 6-10 PM.
  • Saturday, July 20 from 10 AM to 4 PM: Trinity Church will host the “Keeping the Poor with Us” workshop that is targeted to MDG parish representatives in the northern part of the Diocese. The purpose of the workshop is to train parish representatives to lead their parishes in fulfilling the resolution passed at the Convention last month. As you may remember our Diocese resolved to open all church meetings over a three month time span with the question: “How will what we are doing here affect or involve people who are living in poverty?” The Campaign will have many parts – an Offering of letters for Bread for the World, a 5 K race to alleviate hunger locally and globally, a study trip to El Salvador (which I understand one of your parishioners will be participating in) and conversations about poverty. Food and drinks are provided.
  • Trinity Summer Choir Camp, Monday, August 5 to Friday, August 9. 9 AM – 1 PM. All children welcome. Sign up with Mr. Lenney or Bonnie Gentesse.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES

8 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I (said)
10 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite II (choral)

Parish Office Hours

  • Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 AM to Noon; Thursday by appointment
  • Please request an appointment

Mother Gina’s Schedule

  • Monday is her Sabbath (a day of rest)
  • Wednesday is reserved for meetings at the Diocese
  • Friday is reserved for study and sermon preparation.
  • Please schedule an appointment by calling the Parish Office.

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  • Join our Facebook community at “Trinity Cranford” by clicking here.
  • Previous worship services (readings, notes and audio sermons): please click here
  • Join the office staff in MORNING PRAYER every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 AM in Witherington Chapel. Also, now on Saturday mornings at 10 AM.
  • Women’s Bible Study every Thursday morning from 10 to 11:30 AM in Witherington Hall.
  • Trinity Men’s Group meets on the first Saturday of the month at 8 AM.
  • Sandwich Sunday is always the third Sunday of the month. Together we have made and served thousands of sandwiches to many grateful people. Click here for more information.
  • Collection of food supplies for St. John’s. Trinity has adopted St. John’s in Elizabeth, sending them food each month. Their pantries are almost bare; please buy extra cans of food each week to help them feed all the people that come looking for food. Also, donations are received weekly for The Basket of Abundance. Donations include, food, baby products, toiletry and clothing.
  • Children’s totes have been replenished with new books and items to keep little ones occupied during the Liturgy. Also ask for the handout on children in church. We love kids throughout the whole Service, so relax, parents!
  • The liturgical year begins with Advent 2012. Our lectionary is therefore Year 2 for Daily Office (2 being associated with the following odd year), and our Sunday Lectionary is Year C.
  • If you become sick or are hospitalized, please call the Parish Office so that your Parish Family may offer you the comfort of prayer and contact.
  • Al-Anon meets here on Tuesdays, Noon – 1 PM in Witherington Hall. The Tuesday Night Group of AA continues to meet on Tuesday nights at 8 PM. Click here for more information.
  • Prayer is at the very heart of our Christian life together; it deepens our connection to God and affirms our hope and faith in God’s love. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer contains intercessions for each cleric, church, and for various ministries within the Diocese of New Jersey. This cycle lists the names of all clergy in the Diocese of New Jersey on the dates of their ordination to the priesthood or diaconate; bishops are listed on the dates of their consecration. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is offered to congregations and clergy with the hope that it may be used to enrich the faith and worship of the people of the Diocese of New Jersey.
  • Please take your time in exploring our extensive website. You will find many hyperlinks throughout the site which will open individual pages with further explanation.