trinity outlook january 2013
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Learn about the month ahead at Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth.TRANSCRIPT
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Fort Worth, 76109
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Greetings Trinity Family! I wish you all a Happy and Blessed New Year! First things first: This is not the monthly newsletter you’re used to.
In fact, it’s not a “newsletter” at all. Think of it as a “snapshot” of happenings at Trinity. This update, issued the first week of each month,
will be your streamlined guide to events in upcoming weeks. We’ll also look back and follow up on recent ministry projects. Never fear—our
beloved Trinity Episcopalian isn’t going away! It is being re-invented as a quarterly e-magazine filled with features, images, interviews and
stories of faith. Look for your first issue at the end of March. In the meantime, continue to send your parish news, photos, story ideas, etc. to
[email protected]. —Peace ~Sarah
EYC’s December lock-in provided the perfect opportunity for Trini-
ty’s youth to send some comfort to Sandy Hook Elementary School
in Newtown, Conn. The paper snowflakes were requested by Con-
necticut PTA, and will be used to decorate the new school that will
serve those affected by the tragedy. (The concept behind the project:
Each child, like each snowflake, is unique.) EYC members also
made banners that were sent to Trinity Episcopal Church and St.
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn. Our parishioners
had the opportunity to sign the banners following Sunday services
before they were shipped to the churches for display.
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill
cannot be hid.” Matthew 5:14a
Do you want to be a dynamic keeper of the faith? Scripture shows us
routinely that God plans for our faith to deepen throughout our lives
and expects us to share in Christ’s ministry to God’s people. Christ
exhorted disciples, crowds, students and leaders to serve God to the
best of their ability. He talked with complete confidence of the great
things that believers would do in God’s name. His expectation
speaks directly into our lives today. Christ empowers, urges and
expects that our lights will shine in our world. Yet, I wonder how
many of us ask at the start of the day, “How am I to shine as Christ’s
light in the world today?”
With Epiphany our thoughts shift to the light guiding visitors to the
Christ child. In that same way Christ guides us to deeper faith, to
fulfilling ministries, to sharing the light of Christ with the world. All
around you are opportunities to share God’s love in the world. Not
sure where to start? Then ask for help or advice. Your friends, your
family, your parish and your priest are all there to support you as
you seek to serve God. Most importantly Christ will guide you. You
are the light of the world. Go. Shine.
Rector: The Rev. Carlye J. Hughes
Operations Manager: Christopher Thomas
Business Manager: Jackie Robinson
Communications Manager: Sarah Martinez
Parish Administrator: Paula Gartman
Looking back.
Looking ahead.
Photos: Judy & Abby Cariker
Join us for the Trinity Forum on Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 6, at
10:40 a.m. in the Parish Hall for the first session in a two-part dis-
cussion. The day’s topic: A detailed overview of the direction the
Rector sees our parish taking in current and future ministries.
Where are we now? What is God calling the parish to now? How
are we living into God’s call?
Sunday, Jan. 13 has been designated as Baptism Sunday. If you
would like to be baptized or have your child baptized, please con-
tact Paula Gartman, our Parish Administrator, at 817-926-4631, or
via email: [email protected]. You will need to com-
plete a form, return it to the office and attend Baptism Preparation
Class on Wednesday Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.
Each year Trinity produces a Lenten Devotional Booklet that is
made available for distribution on the Sunday before Ash Wednes-
day and is also available on our website. The booklet contains 47
devotionals, including Easter, and the devotionals, which are all
written by Trinity parishioners, are based on the readings from the
Daily Office Lectionary. If you would like to contribute send an
email to [email protected] by Friday, Jan. 11
Join us for the Trinity Forum on Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 13, at
10:40 a.m. in the Parish Hall for the final session of this two-part
discussion. The day’s topic: “The nuts and bolts of taking a parish
in a new direction.” All that you want to know about staffing addi-
tions, the 2013 budget, and stewardship.
Sunday, Jan. 13: Join us on a culinary journey as we feast with the
saints of Spain! Bring your own adult beverages and a big appe-
tite! (Our resident chefs recommend a Tempranillo wine.) Tickets
are $15 per person. Childcare is available for children up to age 4.
David & Shelia Yeomans will host this month’s Saturday Supper
at their home—2501 Wabash Ave.—from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a dish
to share and your favorite beverage. Coffee and tea will be provid-
ed. This is a relaxing way to get to know your Trinity family in a
casual atmosphere.
Join us for the Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 20 immediately
following the combined morning service. Ministry leaders will
report on events from the past year, and members will elect five
new Vestry representatives.
Join us in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m. as Bill Crawford Jr. discusses
the basic definition of dementia, types and causes of dementia,
normal aging vs. dementia, challenges and solutions for dealing
with dementia. Crawford is a qualified Dementia Care Specialist
through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. He is a former
board member of the North Central Texas Alzheimer’s Associa-
tion and a current member of University of North Texas Health
Science Center’s Healthy Aging Council, which focuses on the
Center’s research into Alzheimer's Disease.
We encourage all guest writers to submit their Lenten devotionals
by Thursday, Jan. 31. We will begin production of the booklets the
following week. If you can assist in copying/stapling the books,
please contact Paula Gartman, [email protected].
Hinds, Helen
Riley, Dub
Winston, Charlotte
Elkouri, Gertrude
McGilvray, Charleen
Castro-Balbi, Leonardo
Neyland, Nancy
Weidler, Barbara
Bice, Barbara
Dickinson, Burney
Britain, Isabel
Edmonds, Drew
Sheldon, Mary
Arnold, Watson
Benson, David
Smith, Gabrielle
Normand, Catherine
Harris, Sally
James, Mark
Newsom, Doug
Bell, Copeley
Mathe', Noah
Durham, Patricia
Harwell, Glenn
Steffgen, Tracy
Marabeti, Phyllis
Smith, Sue
Tate, Priscilla
Berdan III, Barclay
Shook, Skipper
Wilson, Barclay
Britain, Caroline
Kuhlmann, Eileen
Sands, John D.
Peterson, Evan
Sands, John Carter
Bartell, John
Smith, Paul
Wilson, Jackson
January Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries
David & Sue Smith
Michael & Emily Williams
Jim & Karen Goldthwaite
John & Betty Dieb
Matthew & Jennifer Snellgrove
Joe & Jane Romine
Ned & Sealy Barlow
Victor & Debra Mashburn
Jerry Lobdill &
Phyllis Marabeti
Preparing the Way for our Ministry
Hold the church, its leadership and ministries in daily prayer. The
prayer below is meant to get you started, but you can use any
prayer including your own words.
Ask yourself and the parishioners you are in ministry with the
following questions:
In what ways am I Christ’s light in the world?
In what ways do I cover my light with a bushel basket?
In what way is our ministry Christ’s light in the world?
In what ways is the light of our ministry covered with a bush-
el basket?
A Prayer for Trinity Episcopal Church
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven
and light of the world, hear our prayers for this parish family.
Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the peni-
tent. Help us to see your church, our lives, and your world through
the light of your love. Inspire our thinking, guide our actions,
grant us all things necessary for our common life, and teach us to
be your light to each other, our community, and the world. Bring
us to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.