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The Trinity Window May ~ 2012 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church 292 Orange Street New Haven, Connecticut
Phone: (203) 787-6521 Fax: (203) 776-7915
www.TrinityLutheranNH.org Email:
[email protected]
From the Pastor
“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the
Father, the Spirit of Truth who comes from the Father, he will
testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been
with me from the beginning....When the Spirit of Truth comes, he
will guide you into all the Truth; for he will not speak on his
own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you
the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will
take what is mine and declare it to you.” --Jesus in John 15 and
16. Jesus promises us an "Advocate" from God the Father. We know
that an "Advocate" is someone who will speak on our behalf, who
will stand up for us, who will comfort and guide and counsel us.
This Advocate is the Holy Spirit, whose pouring out we celebrate on
Pentecost, this year on May 27. Many of us grew up using the older
translation of the "Holy Ghost", and wonder what exactly this
mysterious "Spirit" is. Jesus teaches us plainly above: The Holy
Spirit, who comes from the Father, testifies to and guides us to
Jesus Christ. The Spirit takes Christ and declares him to us
through his Word. In this way, the Holy Spirit continually leads us
into the Truth, for through the Word and Sacraments he leads us to
Christ himself. Every Sunday in May we can see the Holy Spirit at
work, bringing us to Christ, and every Sunday we have something to
celebrate: May 6 we celebrate a Baptism and the First Communions of
five of our young people May 13 we give thanks for all women, and
pray a blessing upon all who serve as mothers May 20 we celebrate
the Ascension of Our Lord May 27 we celebrate Pentecost--the coming
of the Holy Spirt Amen. Come, Holy Spirit! Pastor Mills+
Pastoral Acts Holy Baptism
Grady Brooks Schulte Born, November 11. 2010 Baptized, April
22,2012
“Reborn by water and the Spirit”
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Church Picnic
The annual TLC Picnic will be held Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the
Sundermann residence in North Haven following our worship service.
The pool will be open (weather permitting) and we
will also have volleyball, badminton, and fishing (at the pond
across the street.) The church will provide the Hot Dogs,
Hamburgers (and buns), lemonade and iced tea. Everyone is welcome
to attend, just be sure to sign up in the narthex so we have a
reasonable headcount. We also ask that you use the sign-up sheet in
the narthex to let us know whether you will be bringing either a
side dish/ salad or dessert.
We also need your help for the set up and clean up. Any
volunteers able to bring the tables and chairs out to North Haven
on Saturday (June 9 at 9:00 am) and back to church after the picnic
(on June 10th). The picnic will be held rain or shine.
Movie Night
Movie night is for movie lovers of all ages every month.
Everyone is welcome to join us. The movies are shown in
Emma’s Place (in the church basement) the 2nd Friday of every
month. Friday, May11th, 2012 at 6:30 pm the feature film will be
“The Zoo”. During intermission we will provide snacks, juice and
coffee. Hope you can join us. Mark your 2012 calendars for every
2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Pat Sundermann
Sanctuary Eternal Light
Burns to the glory of God… In Memory of all the Faithful
Departed Emma Sundermann April 8th In Honor of
Bryon Leslie April 29th
Altar Flowers
Given to the glory of God… In Memory of all the Faithful
Departed Joan Child
April 8th Seidi Minkkinen
April 29th In Honor of Agape’s 10th Anniversary April 15th
Journey Through John
Start your week off right with our new Sunday morning Bible
Study, each week in the parlor at 9 am. “Journey Through John”
explores the most mysterious, least-known, and beautiful Gospel,
the Gospel of St. John. Join us for this journey!
Oremus
“Let us pray” This month we prayed for the following members and
friends of Trinity who were sick and/or hospitalized: Frank Wright,
Everett Rhinebeck, Roberta Callahan, Warren Avery, Evelyn Klaiber,
Mary Jordan, Mary Clark, Janet Mathers, Charles LeGrand, Sr.,
Kenneth Froeberg, Peggy Tocey, Brian Esch, Kirt Atwater, Jeff
George, Jayme DeLucia, Lorraine Romano, Lisa Visconti , Janet
Harrington, all those who serve in the armed forces especially Bob
Macarz, Andrea Reynolds, Michael Atem, Tameka & Cedric Wheeler,
Andy Ching, Edward Salazar, Robert Johnson, and our homebound
members, Marilou Cone, Evelyn Harris, Mabel Hoffman, Henry
Konopacke, Bertha McGhee, Anne Ockert, Olga Oravec, Mary Lou
Semmler, and Dorothy Stahlschmidt and those who mourn David
Chaffin, Lily Richkowski and Whitey Pawluk.
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Parish Nursing On May 20th there will be a monthly blood
pressure screening in the Mission Mart after Sunday worship
service. For those who have attended my blood pressure screenings,
please remember to bring your card so you can keep an updated
record of your blood pressure. Thanks, Andrea Jordan, RN, BSN
Sunday School Spotlight First we made a cross out of clay. Next
time we read in the Bible. Some times we make pictures of what we
read. Patrick Morris (7 years old )
New Haven Oratorio Concert
The New Haven Oratorio Choir will present: "MEDITATION and
CELEBRATION" - Music, sacred and secular, from many times and
places. First, for silent contemplation; then, for exuberant life
and joy. Under the direction of Artistic Director Daniel Shaw, we
will perform works by Lassus, Vittoria, Durufle, Randall Thompson,
Finzi and others. We will present a world premiere of a piece
commissioned by NHOC from New York composer Ryan Homsey. Saturday,
May 19, 2012 at 8 PM Church of the Redeemer, Whitney Ave and Cold
Spring St, New Haven, CT Suggested Donation: $20, Seniors $15,
Students $10 Reception following the concert to meet our new
Artistic Director, Daniel Shaw, and composer Ryan Homsey. Contact
us at [email protected]
Operation Christmas Child
May is “Sugar and Spice Everything Nice” month. Hence we are
looking for items for girls. Dolls, costume jewelry, hair
accessories, and jump ropes are a few suggestions. The OCC tub in
the narthex is waiting for your donations. Thank you for your
continuing support of this wonderful ministry. Thanks also to all
who supported our Palm Sunday bake sale $165.00 was realized Let us
praise his name, praise his Holy name. Barbara Mourer OCC
Chairperson
Bible Study for Women
Rev. Kathleen Mills will be leading a Bible Study on Tuesday,
May 22, 2012 from 6:30-8:00p.m. in the parlor. The topic will be
"Early Church Women Leaders." Join us for an evening of
conversation and Bible Study, refreshments will be provided.
Trinity Window Articles Trinity Window articles for next month
are due by the 15th. It is important that you get your articles in
on time and think ahead for the next month. Please mail articles to
[email protected] or place them in the folder in the
rear of church.
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SEAFARERS & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
"Mum, can we have a mass? Pleeease Mum, can we have a mass?"
These were the first words I heard Saturday evening as I boarded
the M/V JS Phoenix. Never in all the years that I have been
visiting ships were these the first words I ever heard. "Yes, of
course we can have a mass," I responded. "Mum, we want it tomorrow,
tomorrow is Palm Sunday and we will be at sea for Easter. We would
like it tomorrow!" A quick call to Pastor Mills determined that,
yes, we could do a mass Palm Sunday evening. There were smiles all
around. The JS Phoenix had a crew of 21 Korean and Filipino
seafarers; 18 of the crew were detained because they had no visa
allowing them to leave their ship in U.S. ports. Two of the crewmen
had been onboard for 17 months and were hoping to finally go home
when the ship reached Turkey. At the Palm Sunday Bake Sale at
Trinity, I purchased a beautiful cake and happened to mention that
I was going to bring it to the crew when Pastor Mills and I went
onboard to do the service. Soon Trinity members were giving me more
cakes, cupcakes and cookies to bring on the ship. Pastor Mills and
I could hardly carry everything as we headed to the gangway. We
were greeted with much excitement. We set up an altar on a small
table in the crew recreation room and chairs were brought in from
the mess room. The room was full as we celebrated a wonderful Palm
Sunday Communion Service complete with waving palms. Then the party
began as everyone enjoyed the cakes and cookies. The ship remained
in port several days more. During that time, I was able to bring
them magazines, T-shirts, some socks, playing cards, candy, knit
hats and other items. One night a Korean officer brought me a
picture of a McDonald's hamburger in a magazine advertisement and
asked, "Was it possible? Could I get them? So, an order was quickly
taken for 30 McDoubles.
What an amazing ministry! Every ship I visit is a new ship with
a new story. Each ship is another opportunity to witness to the
Gospel and to share God's love. It doesn't get any better than
that!
Thank you for your continued support. The seafarers are so
grateful for the small things I can bring them that you provide:
hard candy, nuts, playing cards, knit hats, magazines, etc. The
seafarers always ask, "How much, Mum?' I always say, "FREE!
Everything is given to me by people who care about you and want you
to know that you are not forgotten." Thank you! Ruth Setaro Port
Chaplain
VBS
August 12th – 16th Mark your calendars,
more information coming soon!
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Easter Sunday
Grady’s Baptism
Louise with the Dolphins
Upcoming Events
Here is a preliminary listing for the events we have for this
month. Please mark your calendars in advance so you can save the
dates.
MAY 3rd 7:00 pm Council 6th Worship First Communion Sunday 7th
7:00 pm Emerson Board 11th 6:30 pm Movie Night “The Zoo” 13th 12:00
pm Youth Confirmation Class 15th 7:30 pm Worship & Music 17th
7:00 pm Finance 20th After Worship Blood Pressure Screening 20th
After Worship Talent Show & Luncheon 22nd 6:30 pm Women’s Bible
Study
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Trinity Lutheran Church 292 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203) 787-6521 Fax: (203) 776-7915 Website:
TrinityLutheranNH.org
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2
10:30am Hamden Bible Study 7:00 Women’s NA
3 7:00 Council 7:30 Choir
4 7:30 pm AA
5 10:00 am Bells 7:00 pm Youth NA
6 Easter 5 9:00 Sunday School Adult Bible Study 10:15 Worship
First Communion 2:00 Unity House 7:00 NA
7 7:00 pm Emerson Board
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9 10:30am Hamden Bible Study 7:00 Women’s NA
10 7:30 Choir
11 6:30 pm Movie Night: “The Zoo” 7:30 pm AA
12 10:00 am Bells 7:00 pm Youth NA
13 Easter 6 9:00 Sunday School Adult Bible Study 10:15 Worship
12:00 Youth Confirmation Class 2:00 Unity House 7:00 NA
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15 7:30 pm Worship & Music
16 10:30am Hamden Bible Study 7:00 Women’s NA
17 7:00 Finance 7:30 Choir
18 7:30 pm AA
19 10:00 am Bells 7:00 pm Youth NA
20 Ascension of Our Lord 9:00 Sunday School Adult Bible Study
10:15 Worship 12:00 Talent Show & Luncheon Blood Pressure
Screening 2:00 Unity House 7:00 NA
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22 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
23 10:30am Hamden Bible Study 7:00 Women’s NA
24 7:30 Choir
25 7:30 pm AA
26 10:00 am Bells 7:00 pm Youth NA
27 The Day of Pentecost 9:00 Sunday School Adult Bible Study
10:15 Worship 2:00 Unity House 7:00 NA
28 Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED
29 30 31
May 2012
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May 2012 Celebrations
2nd ~ DeAngelo Franklin
3rd ~ Jammal Franklin 4th ~ Christopher Garrity ~ Rita Renkewitz
7th ~ Olga Oravec 10th ~ Kristine Brophy 12th ~ Sonja Schmidt 14th
~ Pastor Mills 16th ~ Amy Handy ~ Henry Pawluk 21st ~ Cynthia
Holowaty 26th ~ Derk Strauch 27th ~ Andy Ching Mike Setaro 28th ~
Edna Rutenberg 30th ~ Louise Bagre ~ Karen Pawluk
Baptismal Anniversaries Fred Sundermann ~ May 13
Colin Morris ~ May 23
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May 2012
Altar Guild – Louise Bahner & Linda Thompson MAY 6 MAY 13
MAY 20 MAY 27
FLOWERS (Charge for flowers is $25 per vase, 2 vases per
week)
1. Olson 2. Olson
3. Setaro 4. LCW
Open Open
1. Mourer 2. LCW
ETERNAL CANDLE (Charge for the Eternal Candle is $5)
Olson Lubenow Mourer
ASSISTING MINISTERS DATE COMMUNION ASSISTANT LECTORS
ACOLYTE – CRUCIFER
USHERS GREETER DEACON
MAY 6 Ruth Setaro Bob Child Ed Jordan (C) Drew Gensicki (A) Z.
Holowaty
Team 3- R. Cone, R. Paquette, E. Jordan
Eileen Gwotz Kent Golden
MAY 13 Marlene Warsawski Kent Golden Cindy Holowaty
(C) Louise Bahner (A) Drew Gensicki
Team 4 – J. Fox, D. Nicolson, R. Parks
Pat Sundermann
Fred Sundermann
MAY 20 Debbi Cakal Debbi Cakal Fred Sundermann (C) Louise Bahner
(A) Keith Schmidt
Team 1 – J. Handy, E. Jordan, L. Thompson
Bob deLaubell
Marlene Warsawski
MAY 27 Fred Sundermann
Barbara Mourer Carol Lee Robinson
(C) Louise Bahner (A) Z. Holowaty (Jr)Monasia Harris
Team 2 – D. Cakal, R. deLaubell, J. Holowaty, C. L. Robinson
Annie Wright
Ruth Setaro
MONEY COUNTERS 1ST SUNDAY 2ND SUNDAY 3RD SUNDAY 4TH SUNDAY 5TH
SUNDAY
(if needed) LISA ESCH
FRED SUNDERMANN SHIRLEY KING
CAROL LEE ROBINSON
FRED SUNDERMANN DEBBI CAKAL
ROBERT DeLAUBELL JOE FOX
LISA ESCH FRED SUNDERMANN
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