The monthly newsletter of Trinity Episcopal Church
120 Allegheny Avenue,
Towson, MD 21204-4019
Phone 410-823-3588; Fax 410-583-9047
[email protected] www.TrinityChurchTowson.org
Rector: The Rev. Kenneth H. Saunders III
Vocational Deacon
The Rev. Diane Fadely
Director of Evangelism & Formation:
Kathleen Capcara [email protected]
Organist & Choir Director:
James Wincelowicz
Music Team Leader: Doris Yousfi
Director of Trinity Episcopal
Children’s Center: Corby Pine
Parish Administrator: Jan Schroeder
Bookkeeper: Donna Blake
Surprise Shop Director of
Volunteers: Erin Woodward
Sexton: Luis Tejeda
November, 2013
The Trinity
Times
Inside this issue:
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Surprise Shop New Handbell Choir
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Christian education for all 3
Christian education for all
Music: Trinity Concert Series
ACTC Thanksgiving Bags
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November Calendar 5
What is a Jesse Tree?
Jesse was the father of the great King David of the Old Testa-
ment. He is often looked upon as the first person in the geneal-
ogy of Jesus. In church art of the Middle Ages, the design of a
family tree developed showing the relationship of Jesus with
Jesse and other biblical characters. The various tree branches
had pictures of Old and New Testament figures who were an-
cestors of Jesus. At the top of the tree were figures of Mary and
Jesus. This design was used in manuscripts, tapestries, tiles, and stained glass windows
in some of the great medieval cathedrals of Europe. The Cathedral of Chartres, dedi-
cated in 1260, has a particularly beautiful Jesse Tree window. Trinity’s Jesse Tree will
be designed by Amy Thierer, one of our congregation’s talented artists, and will feature
ornaments symbolizing many of the following ancestors of Jesus: Adam & Eve, Noah,
Moses, Jacob, Joseph, Ruth, David, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Mary.
Advent Lessons and Carols Service With Jesse Tree Theme
The First Sunday of Advent this year is December 1. Trinity will begin our celebration
of the season in an extraordinary way with an afternoon Service of Lessons and Carols
focused on the Bible stories of the Jesse Tree. During this one hour service for all ages,
we will listen to dramatic readings, hear beautiful music, and decorate a Jesse Tree to-
gether. The Trinity Choir and Music Team will lead us in some of our favorite hymns
and also perform beautiful choral works. Trinity’s resurrected Handbell Choir will also
present music! Mark your calendar now and make plans to participate in this interac-
tive Advent experience. A reception will follow the 5:00 p.m. service.
November Preparations for the Jesse Tree
During November, every Sunday education group at Trinity—from Adult Forum and
Parenting Class through the youngest Sunday school class—will study a Bible story of
an ancestor of Jesus, and make ornaments to hang on the Trinity Jesse Tree. This is an
opportunity to learn more about Old Testament characters and use our creative skills.
Storytelling Takes New Forms as We Approach Advent at Trinity
In the midst of society’s message of “fear and scarcity,” how do we as Christians
focus on flourishing in faith? How has our faith made a difference during this time
of uncertainty? How have we experienced the God of abundance and deliverance?
These are a few of the many questions we have been reflecting on this fall season
as part of our Flourish in Faith campaign. Each Sunday from October 6th through
November 10th, we will discuss “Flourishing in Faith” as described in our lectionary
readings and in reflections written by Episcopalians. November 10 is Commit-
ment Sunday when our pledge cards will be offered and blessed as part of worship.
Watch for your pledge cards to be mailed the first week of November.
The Rev. Kenneth H. Saunders III
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November Anniversaries
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Stephen & Jennifer Sword
James & Sheri Pessagno
Gregory & Nancy Gabell
John & Mary Kentch
Charles & Virginia Shaeffer
Jennifer & Matthew Andersen
Cindy & Lyle Patzkowsky
Matthew & Lara Hjortsberg
November Birthdays
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Catharine Rommel
Byron Fenstermaker
Aimee Grable, Thomas Morthole
Heather Ayotte, Richard Keiser,
Kelley McPherson, William Traband
Phoebe Brown
Eric Kimball
Hugh Andrew, Jane Dean,
Samuel Gianoutsos-Jordan
Murray Fenstermaker, John Goode
Martha Alder, Tommy Hinson
Melissa Jenkins, Jonathan Miskimon
Kim Czajkowsky, Kelly Saunders
Robert Powell
Mary Banks, Stephen Nicholson
Lori Preston
Robert Edwards
Megan Culp, Charles Howard
Claire Holmes
Relema Mwaisela
Tommy King, Rosemary Lathrop
Grace Pryor, Betsey Spragins
Rose Halstead
Mason Ayotte, Jasmin Williams
The Surprise Shop,
in the former Rectory next door to the church,
is a consignment and thrift store,
with all proceeds contributing to Trinity outreach.
The Surprise Shop hosted a wonderful Volunteer
Luncheon on Friday October 4, with 50 attendees!
Special thank you to Susan Roswell and Elsie Tyrala
for their work in coordinating the details.
Our fall inventory for the home and the wardrobe is
bursting at the seams! Christmas and winter are
growing rapidly each day as well so get a head start on
your holiday shopping and entertaining needs!
Starting this week, a Surprise Shop volunteer will pick
his or her favorite item, area or collection in the shop
to share with the Trinity Community. This week
Cindy Adler (“Pick of the Week” creator) has chosen
our Book Room as a favorite area. We are well
stocked with current hardcovers, paperbacks and
magazines. Please come and browse or sit in our
comfy chairs to peruse for awhile!
Our Holiday Open House will be December 8 from
9:00-2:00 pm. We invite all Trinity members to come
and enjoy refreshments and unique private shopping
opportunities! Stop by after any service that day!
Erin Woodward
Surprise Shop Director of Volunteers
The Trinity Surprise Shop
NEW Musical Adventure—
Calling All Ringers!
The Trinity Handbell Choir is a
new ensemble open to youth and
adults, meeting Monday evenings
at 7:00 p.m. IF YOU CAN COUNT,
you can play bells! Our debut
performance will be at the Advent Lessons & Carols
service on Saturday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. Con-
tact Jim, Trinity’s Organist/Choir Director, at
[email protected], or 410-823-3588.
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Christian Education
Christian Education is a lifelong learning process at Trinity. In addition to weekday Bible study classes for adults, Sunday morning classes for people of all ages are offered at 10:00 a.m. in the parish hall and environs.
November schedule of Christian Education for all ages
Sunday, November 3 8:00, 9:00 &11:00 Regular schedule of worship (see p. 6)
10:00 Education for all: Sunday School: Weaving God’s Promises—David and Goliath
Rite 13 and J2A
Adult Forum: Storytelling in Church Music and Hymns
Parenting Discussion Group: Topics of group interest
Tuesday mornings 10:30 Adult Bible/book study, led by Jack Gillett (library)
Christianity: From Resurrection to Reformation
Wednesday evenings 7:00 Adult study, led by the rector (library)
Growing Toward God: Sacred Stories from the Jesse Tree
Sunday, November 10 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00 Regular schedule of worship (see p. 6)
10:00 2nd Sunday Breakfast in honor of Veterans
5:00-7:30 Youth supper with activities for grades 5-12
Sunday, November 17 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00 Regular schedule of worship (see p. 6)
10:00 Education for all: Sunday School: Weaving God’s Promises—Daniel
Rite 13 and J2A
Adult Forum: Deacons: Telling the Story of the World*
Parenting Discussion Group: Topics of group interest
Sunday, November 24 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00 Regular schedule of worship (see p. 6)
10:00 Education for all: Sunday School: Weaving God’s Promises—Jonah
Rite 13 and J2A
Adult Forum: Deacons: Telling the Story of the Church*
Parenting Discussion Group: Topics of group interest
Sunday Adult Forum Topics in November: * We gather at one table on Sundays to tell the story of God’s grace and of Jesus’ life,
death and coming again. In the context of Jesus’ story, our own stories become more meaningful. Fr. Ken will finish his series on Story-
telling as the Heart of Worship with a discussion of music and hymnody. Deacon Diane Fadely will follow with two sessions on Deacons
as storytellers. She hopes to have a panel of deacons from our Diocese tell their stories.
Youth News
Trinity’s youth groups—the eleven students in grades 5-7 in Rite 13 and the fifteen older students in J2A—are
enthusiastically entering into their Sunday morning studies. Under the leadership of Dennis King and Kaytlynn
Saunders, the Rite 13 group is learning about Self, Society, and Spirituality. By the end of their two years to-
gether, these “younger youth” will complete reading the entire Gospel of Mark.
The J2A group is led by Cindy Adler and Mark Nicholson. This group is preparing for Pilgrimage and Confirma-
tion as they learn the six main skills of adulthood: Active Listening, Negotiation, Assertion, Research and Infor-
mation Management, Partnership, and Leadership.
Participation in our new 2nd Sunday youth dinners is strong. All gather for a meal in Memorial Hall, then separate
for age-appropriate games, projects, and outreach activities. On November 10, the J2A group will prepare dinner
for Towson University students in an Episcopal/Lutheran Campus Ministry group called “The Table.”
The tradition of a combined Thanksgiving worship service with the
people of Ascension Lutheran Church will continue this year, and we
will also continue the recent tradition of having the service at 7:00 on
Wednesday evening, the night before Thanksgiving. This year it is
our turn to host the service— please come and give thanks, and wel-
come Ascension members to Trinity!
Thanksgiving at Trinity Wednesday evening, November 27
7:00 p.m.
in combination with the congregation of
Ascension Lutheran Church
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For the past four years, on the second Sunday of every month, Trinity parishioners and friends have enjoyed a
sit-down breakfast—complete with flowers, tablecloths, real dishes, and cloth napkins. Our full-service hospital-
ity can be a gracious introduction to our diverse and growing congregation. Have you invited a friend or
neighbor to share a meal with us?
November 10, the day before Veteran’s Day, could be the perfect opportunity to invite a veteran of any age, or
someone who knows a veteran, to eat breakfast with us. We plan to decorate the tables with photographs you
bring of veterans who have been important in your life. Those who like to tell stories can continue our theme of
storytelling for this year by informally sharing stories around the table about veterans they know.
Plan to bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a hot, tasty meal at 10:00 a.m. in Memorial Hall.
November 10—2nd Sunday Breakfast for Veterans: Bring a photo and story of your favorite Veteran
Trinity Music Series
The first Candlelight Concert of the 2013-2014 Season was a success! We raised nearly $300 for The Club at
Collington Square, an after-school program for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade, overseen by Episco-
pal Community Services of Maryland. Doris and Jim appreciate the assistance from all staff and volunteers who
supported this program!
Future events scheduled for the 2013-2014 Season:
Sunday, December 1 5:00 p.m. Advent Jesse Tree Lessons & Carols Sunday, February 23 5:00 p.m. Candlelight Concert
Sunday, March 9 time TBA Lenten Evensong
For more information, contact Jim, Organist/Choir Director, at [email protected] or 410-823-3588.
Assistance Center of Towson Churches (ACTC) Annual Thanksgiving Food Bags
“ACTC” assists the Department of Social Services in November by
providing food to families in need. Last year ACTC and supporting
churches benefited 2,200 families. This year, a major donor has de-
cided to direct their outreach efforts elsewhere, so the Assistance
Center faces the challenge of compensating for the number of bags
they would have provided. We hope everyone who sees this newslet-
ter will consider helping this year by offering one of the following:
Fill a grocery bag with the following items (double brown paper bag inserted in a double plastic bag):
1 can sweet potatoes/yams (23-29 oz. can) 1 box instant mashed potatoes
2 cans meat/main dish (beef stew, chili, etc.; 15-24 oz. cans) 2 pkg. macaroni & cheese
1 large can fruit (20-30 oz. can) 1 lb. bag or box of rice
4 cans vegetables (green beans, peas, corn, etc.; 15 oz. cans) 1 bag or box of stuffing mix
1 can cranberry sauce 1 cake or brownie mix
Go to one of the grocery stores listed below (after November 1) and purchase a complete bag for $23:
Giant (across from Drumcastle Center) Mars (York & Ridgely Roads, Timonium)
Giant (across from fairgrounds, Timonium) Shop Rite (Aylesbury Road, Timonium
Write a check to Trinity Church for the amount of your choice, designating it for “ACTC bags.”
Youth Director Debut at Trinity’s Christmas Pageant!
Our own Annie Swindell, member of the J2A group and past pageant narrator will practice
the skills of adulthood by serving as director of the annual Christmas Pageant at 4:00 on
Christmas Eve—December 24. Watch the weekly E-times and bulletin wrapper for ways
you can support Annie in her directorial debut, and put the pageant on your family calendar!
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November, 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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7:00-10:00
School Fundraiser--
Wine Tasting (MH)
3 8:00 Communion
9:00 Communion
9:00 Choir rehearsal
10:00 Education
11:00 Communion
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6:00 Tai Chi (MH)
7:00 Bell choir (GR)
5
10:30 Bible class (L)
6:00 Music Team
7:00 Hospitality (L)
7:00 AA (MH)
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7:00 Bible Study (L)
7:00 Changing Focus
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12:00 Communion
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9
10 8:00 Communion
9:00 Communion
9:00 Choir rehearsal
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Communion
5:00 Youth Group
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6:00 Tai Chi (MH)
7:00 Bell choir (GR)
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10:30 Bible class (L)
6:00 Music Team
7:00 Finances (L)
7:00 AA (MH)
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7:00 Bible Study (L)
7:00 Changing Focus
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12:00 Communion
7:00 TECC Bd (MH)
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17 8:00 Communion
9:00 Communion
9:00 Choir rehearsal
10:00 Education
11:00 Communion
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6:00 Tai Chi (MH)
7:00 Bell choir (GR)
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10:30 Bible class (L)
6:00 Music Team
7:00 AA (MH)
20 (ACTC bags— MH)
7:00 Bible Study (L)
7:00 Changing Focus
21 (ACTC bags— MH)
12:00 Communion
7:00 Vestry (GR)
22 (ACTC bags— MH)
6:30 MSG (L)
23 (ACTC bags— MH)
24 (ACTC bags— MH)
8:00 Communion
9:00 Communion
9:00 Choir rehearsal
10:00 Education
11:00 Communion
25 (ACTC bags— MH)
6:00 Tai Chi (GR)
7:00 Bell choir(TBD)
26 (ACTC bags— MH)
10:30 Bible class (L)
6:00 Music Team
7:00 AA (MH)
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TECC T’giving Feast
(then TECC closed)
7:00 Changing Focus
7:00 Thanksgiving
Service (church)
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THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY
Office closed TECC closed
Surprise Shop closed
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THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY
Office closed TECC closed
Surprise Shop closed
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Surprise Shop OPEN!
(Small Business
Saturday)
Please remember this month (by 11/17)
to help ACTC
as they try to accumulate
the volume of bags in this picture
to feed families in need,
without the help of
a major donor from past years.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS NEEDED!
(see article on page 4)
WorshipSchedule September– June
8:00 a.m. Eucharist Followed by coffee hour
9:00 a.m. Eucharist Followed by coffee hour
10:00 Education hour
for all ages Breakfast for all on 2nd Sundays
11:00 a.m. Eucharist Followed by coffee hour
Thursdays 12:00 noon Eucharist
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December 2013
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November 10
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