E-Tower June 23, 2024
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost,
June 23, 2024
8:00 a.m. & 10 a.m. Services
Jesus sailed
Friends:
As I’ve learned, folks on the “Island” like to sail. So did Jesus.
This Sunday and in the weeks ahead, Jesus is found in a boat, crossing the Sea of Galilee and its environs. In Mark’s gospel, which we’re reading sequentially on Sundays, each time Jesus is in a boat, it’s an allegorical message about the church. The biblical word for “boat” in Greek is “Navis,” which, of course, is where “Navy” comes from. More to the point, it is where the word “Nave” comes from: the interior of the church.
Most gothic church interiors, when looking up, are meant to evoke the interior of a ship; Trinity, not so much but you still get the idea. When in church, we’re all in the same boat—Christ’s boat—sailing the tempestuous sea. From the stern, Christ guides and navigates and stills the tempestuous sea.
To extend the allegory further, the church is a specific kind of “Navis”—an ark, as in Noah’s ark, offering protection and deliverance. As the great theologian and ethicist Reinhold Niebuhr quipped: “The Church is like Noah’s ark, the stench inside is tolerable because the storm outside is unbearable.”
The Rev. Timothy Safford, Interim Rector
Listening for God's voice in the Sunday morning Bible study
When we finish hear a scripture in church, the reader says, "Hear what the Spirit is saying to God's people." Through meditating on a passage of scripture, we hear God still speaking. This is the goal of the Sunday morning Bible Study which now meets in Honyman Hall each Sunday at , 9 a.m. Prepare by reading the passages in advance, here.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024:
Noon Healing Service
Join the Rev. Noel Robinson and Deacon Christine Cassels for a quiet service of reflection and prayer, with communion and the laying on hands for healing.
Yet again, the Strawberry Festival was a success! It was a glorious Saturday to enjoy fresh strawberry shortcakes and lemonade on the Lawn. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out and made this event a wonderful experience for all.
This Sunday, we welcome Mary Johnstone,
Interim Rector for Trinity Church (1992-1994 ) as she celebrates her 35th Anniversary of Ordination.
The Building Update: On June 2nd, Our parish community came together for an inspiring update from Senior Warden, Norris Commodore and Interim Rector, Timothy Safford on the great progress in planning the new building being added to our historic campus at the center of the Newport community. We look forward to exciting announcements later this summer - stay tuned! If you would like to see a video of the meeting please click here.
In Memory of...
Please remember in your prayers this week, those who have died in recent days: Constance Eileen Peckham; Obituary Dr. Charles Shoemaker; Obituary and Robert Patterson
Do you wonder whether God is calling you to a deeper understanding of Scripture, history, and theology in an effort to respond more fully to God’s call for yourself? If so, you might want to consider joining the Education for Ministry (EfM) group that is going to begin meeting here on Aquidneck Island, Monday July15, 2024.
Education for Ministry is a unique, four-year distance learning certificate program in the theological education based upon small group study and practice offered by The University of the South (Sewanee). Join us and see if this is what you are being called to do. Mentors Christine Cassel and Noel Robinson invite you to an open house that will be held at St. Columba’s Chapel on Monday, July 15 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Please contact Deacon Christine Cassel with questions that you might have.
Tower Lighting
The Tower was lit June 20 & June 21, 2024:
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Celia Welton Coll
by Alberto, Nancy and Albert Coll.
June 26, 2024:
In celebration of the Rev. Mary Johnstone’s 35th Ordination
Anniversary by the Johnstone family.
June 28, 2024:
In Thanksgiving for the 85th Birthday of
the Rev. Canon Clifford Carr
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers on Sunday will be given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her brother, Raymond F. King, Jr., on the occasion of his birthday, by Sondra Opalenik.
Lighting the Trinity Tower
The historic spire of Trinity Church is lit nightly. When you contribute to the cost of lighting, you may memorialize a person who has passed or give thanks for an event, like an anniversary or birthday. The traditional offering is $50, but please give as the Spirit moves! Contact
Molly Chamberlain, Parish Administrator, or (401) 846-0660, to make arrangements. Tower lighting memorials are shared in the weekly ETower and Sunday leaflets.
How to donate flowers at the Altar:
The Trinity Altar Society is happy to assist you in providing flowers as a beautiful symbol of what we offer to God in our worship. Whether to honor a loved one’s memory, to celebrate a special occasion, or simply in thanksgiving, it only takes a phone call or an e-mail to Chris Pimentel! We typically spend about $75 weekly on flowers, but we are grateful for donations in any amount! (Payment by way of check should be made out to the Trinity Church Altar Society or when donating online, under the Flower Donation tab.) cap5182@cox.net or
(401)683-5188
Calendar for Baptism 2024-2025:
The schedule for Baptisms for the next year is available for all who plan to welcome new bundles of joy into our lives in the next few months. Adult Baptisms are invited as well. All are encouraged to contact the Parish Administrator to schedule a meeting with the Interim Rector, once you have decided on a season for a Baptism.
November 3, 2024 – All Saints
January 12, 2025 – The Sunday after the Epiphany
April 27, 2025 – Second Sunday of Easter
June 8, 2025 - Pentecost
Trinity Loves and Cares
Trinity Loves and Cares is a ministry of pastoral care of praying for and providing support to members of Trinity Church for July 2024, the TLC coordinator is Kay Winston, who can be reached via (914) 629-5021
Women’s Circle: Please note the Women’s Circle will take a break from this ministry for July and August.
Volunteers Sign-ups are moving to Realm:
For all Volunteers of the Sunday Services and Parish Administrative Offices, please be aware that the sign-up will be in Realm starting later this summer. However, it only works if you sign up and/or update your information. May of you probably have Realm accounts already and do not realize it. If you would like to check, click here. Then click on your initials in upper right-hand corner to see your profile. Update as needed. It's easier than you may think.
Realm is the platform to access fellow parishioners, groups and the calendar. Soon, you will be able to access information about calendar events, sign up for Trinity Worship Roles or reach out to another Trinity member. Check your email. If you have not received an invitation to join, check your Junk mail for the invitation. Or Contact the Parish Administrator, Molly Chamberlain
Park for free on Sunday Morning will begin May 1, 2024. Should you wish to park in the Mary St. Parking Lot, you will need a Trinitiy Church Parking Pass. Please click here, print a pass and place on your dashboard on Sunday Morning when you come to church. There will be limited number of passes in the Tower Room for guests. Please remember to print your passes.
Usher Talent Search
We are looking for new ushers for this important ministry at Trinity. As ushers, you will be able to greet parishioners, both old and new, as well as visitors to our historic church. This is a wonderful opportunity for new members to meet more Trinitarians and we welcome both couples or individuals. Please contact Dennis Kretzschmar, either at church or email (djkretzschmar@gmail.com) for further information.
A/V Support
We are looking for individuals interested in helping to operate the A/V equipment to record the 10AM service, so those not able to attend in person can follow the service. No experience required. If you are interested, access this Signup
Hello Office Volunteers!
The Parish Admin Office is open and all volunteers are welcome. If you have time to assist in the office: Tuesdays and/or Fridays from 10am to 2 pm, let me know! -Molly Chamberlain, parishadmin@trinity newport or click on the Signup Genius link below to signup.
Sunday’s Ministers
Preacher: The Rev. Timothy Safford
Celebrant: The Rev. Christine Cassels
Gospeler: The Rev. Mary Johnstone
Organist: L. Frederick Jodry
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8 AM - Donna Ellis, 10AM - John Smith
Lectors: 8AM - George Ellis, 10AM - Cheryl Hatch
Ushers: Philip Wilson, Jerry Baum, Robert Smith
A/V Production: Dan Cordeiro
Altar Society: Lisa Trainor, Jane Roach, Jodi Rodrigues, Pam Alexander, Terry Commodore.
Coffee Hour: Andrea Dwyer
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