News, Announcements, and Updates

for the Trinity Parish Family

January 2012

This week's sermon
Mother Catherine's sermons are now available online by clicking here.

Religious Book Donations
We have plenty of book space in our new church library! If you would like to donate religious books to the library, they would be greatly appreciated.

Our Diocesan Newspaper
If you are not receiving a copy of the Alive!, our diocesan newspaper, and would like to do so, please contact the church office at 352-3113 so we can get your information to the editor.

Giving to Trinity's Designated Funds
Did you know that Trinity has four designated funds? These are funds that are donated and set aside for a specific purpose outside of our regular operating budget. The four funds are: the RRR (Repair, Restore and Refurbish) Fund, the Outreach Endowment, the Altar Guild Fund (formerly known as the Gimbert Trust) and the New Property Fund. We cannot use these funds for anything other than the purpose for which they were intended.
The RRR Fund is to be used for any major maintenance or upkeep costs for our buildings and grounds. For example, we used these funds to replace air conditioning and heating units in the church and in the Parish Hall. As you can imagine, the needs for repair and maintenance of our physical plant are great, and this Fund is critical for keeping them in good condition.
The Outreach Endowment was started by a gift to the church from Robert B. Price, and is used to fund any outreach efforts undertaken by the people of Trinity on behalf of individuals or organizations outside of our community of faith. Previous beneficiaries include the Moms of Grace, DOVES, the Women's Resource Center, and the Needy, Helpless and Homeless Association of Natchitoches.
The Altar Guild Fund was established through a gift from Mrs. O.P. Gimbert and was designated to help the Altar Guild in its efforts to support our congregational worship. The wine, bread, flowers and vestments for the Altar need to be purchased and maintained for the benefit of the congregation. All contributions for Altar flowers go into this Fund, but the work of the Altar Guild exceeds this weekly amount, but, thankfully, their work has been and continues to be supported by the generosity of the members of our church.
The newest fund is the New Property Fund. This is the name of the fund under which our capital campaign contributions have been collected. This Fund was started in 2010 thanks to a contribution given from the estate of Manette Swett. This Fund enabled us to purchase our new Administrative Office building and the adjacent property, make necessary repairs, and move into the building in June of 2011. These funds are now used solely for the purpose of reducing the mortgage debt on the new building.

You Are a Greeter, Too!
The task of greeting guests is not only for those who stand at our front door on Sunday morning. It is important for everyone to remember to be welcoming to our guests. Here is a little excerpt from an article written by The Rev. Christopher Moore of Drexel Hill, PA:
"You cannot know the reason why I am here this morning. It may be as simple as a move to your community or as complicated as a personal crisis that leads me to seek strength from God. In either case, I am here. And I will remain here and come back to worship with you next Sunday and the Sunday after that, and the Sunday after that...if you will do some things for me. Won't you please…
    Smile at me during coffee hour.
    Tell me good things about your church and your minister.
    Notice me even if I am not a "family."
    Talk to me again the second week when I come back, and the third and the fourth.
    Invite me to become a part of some church group or organization.
If you can find it in your heart to do these things for me, I will come back...the second Sunday, the third, and maybe forever. I will worship with you, and I may join your choir, work at your fair, teach in your church school, contribute to your canvass and become a highly involved member of your church, and in doing so, I will find my own life immeasurably enriched."

January 8^th, 2012(The First Sunday After the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ)


• Altar Guild: Melanie, Jan, Pat, and Donna

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Dan and Cathy Seymour
•     Readers: Mary Linn Wernet and Linda Gleason
•     Intercessor: David Zolzer
•     Ushers: Melanie Braquet and Judy Simmons
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Randy and Marian Keator
•     Readers: Derek Little and Tonya Aaron
•     Intercessor: Pat Gillan
•     Ushers: Bradley and Kathy Kohls
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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January 15^th, 2012(The Second Sunday After the Epiphany)


• Altar Guild: Lillian, Linda, Johanna, and Melinda

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: George Rhymes and David Zolzer
•     Readers: Cliff and Frances Conine
•     Intercessor: Donna McDonald
•     Ushers: Larry and Janis Ross
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Tonya Aaron and Roland Pippin
•     Readers: Marian Keator and Tony Smith
•     Intercessor: Jane Fuller
•     Ushers: Tony and Kathleen Smith
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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January 22^nd, 2012(The Third Sunday After the Epiphany)


• Altar Guild: Lillian, Linda, Johanna, and Melinda

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Jon and Sarah Zeagler
•     Readers: Liz Simmons and Judy Simmons
•     Intercessor: Melanie Braquet
•     Ushers: David and Melinda Zolzer
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Susan Begnaud and Kathy Carter
•     Readers: Nelda Emmons and Carol Brunsgaard
•     Intercessor: Mark Begnaud
•     Ushers: Frank and Jane Fuller
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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January 29^th, 2012(The Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany)


• Altar Guild: Polly, Shauna, and Kathy

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Donna McDonald and Melanie Braquet
•     Readers: Janis Ross and Linda Gleason
•     Intercessor: Judy Simmons
•     Ushers: Dan and Liz Simmons
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Kathy Carter and Bradley Kohls
•     Readers: Frank and Jane Fuller
•     Intercessor: Derek Little
•     Ushers: Mark and Susan Begnaud
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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February 5^th, 2012(The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany)


• Altar Guild: Polly, Shauna, and Kathy

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Dan and Liz Simmons
•     Readers: David and Melinda Zolzer
•     Intercessor: George Rhymes
•     Ushers: Dan and Liz Simmons
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Kathy Carter and Roland Pippin
•     Readers: Bill Smith and Derek Little
•     Intercessor: Marian Keator and Tony Smith
•     Ushers:
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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February 12^th, 2012(The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany)


• Altar Guild: Jacque, Marian, Cathy, and Judy

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: George Rhymes and David Zolzer
•     Readers: Mary Linn Wernet and Linda Gleason
•     Intercessor: Janis Ross
•     Ushers: Cliff and Frances Conine
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
•     Torch Bearer:

10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Bill Smith and Frank Fuller
•     Readers: Marian Keator and Tony Smith
•     Intercessor: Jan Flynn
•     Ushers: Johnny and Nelda Emmons
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
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February 19^th, 2012(The Last Sunday After the Epiphany)


• Altar Guild: Jacque, Marian, Cathy, and Judy

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Dan and Cathy Seymour
•     Readers: David and Melinda Zolzer
•     Intercessor: Melinda Zolzer
•     Ushers: Melanie Braquet and Judy Simmons
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
•     Torch Bearer:

10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Susan Begnaud and Tonya Aaron
•     Readers: Jon and Sarah Zeagler
•     Intercessor: Carol Brunsgaard
•     Ushers: Bill Smith and Tonya Aaron
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
•     Torch Bearer:

February 26^th, 2012(The First Sunday in Lent)


• Altar Guild: Cindy, Frances, Nelda, and Helen

9:00 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Donna McDonald and Melanie Braquet
•     Readers: Cliff and Frances Conine
•     Intercessor: Judy Simmons
•     Ushers: Larry and Janis Ross
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
•     Torch Bearer:

10:30 Service:
•     Chalice Bearers: Randy and Marian Keator
•     Readers: Mark and Susan Begnaud
•     Intercessor: Kathy Carter
•     Ushers: Bob and Pat Gillan
•     Crucifer:
•     Torch Bearer:
•     Torch Bearer: