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Pennings from your priest . . . Recently, a parishioner of Trinity shared “10 Rules of Respect + 1” that was a bulletin insert from an Episcopal church this person visited awhile back. They had been given to the rector of the parish by a colleague, and have been shared, the rector said, with numerous parishes and vestries. In his introduction to the 10 Rules the rector wrote, “The Body of Christ depends on healthy communication. Healthy communication helps build a healthy community and can produce powerful ministry. Unhealthy communication can unravel us and keep us from being effective in our ministry to share Christ’s healing with the world.”
Here are the “10 (Plus One) Rules for Respect”
adapted slightly.
1. If you have a problem with me, come
to me (privately).
2. If I have a problem with you, I will
come to you (privately).
3. If someone has a problem with me and
comes to you, send them to me. (I will
do the same for you.)
4. If someone consistently will not come
to me, say, “Let’s go to Ann together. I
am sure she will see us about this. (I
will do the same for you.)
5. Be careful how you interpret me – I
would rather do that. On matters that
are unclear, do not feel pressured to
interpret my feelings or thoughts. It is
easy to misinterpret intentions. Assume
the best of me and ask if you have
questions about my intentions.
6. I will be careful how I interpret you. I
will assume the best of you and ask if I
have questions about your intentions.
7. If it is confidential, do not tell. If you or
anyone comes to me in confidence, I
will not tell unless a) the person is going
to harm himself/herself; b) the person is
going to physically harm someone else;
c) a child has been physically or sexually
abused. I expect the same from you. A
caveat on this: the confidentiality in
prayer and support groups is meant to
build up the Body of Christ by
strengthening one’s spiritual life. It is
not intended to provide cover for
breaking these rules of respectful
communication. It is not wise to assume
that speaking ill of someone, or
behaving destructively in a confidential
group, will somehow not get out. These
things have a way of doing so.
8. I do not read unsigned letters or notes.
9. I do not manipulate; I will not be
manipulated; do not let others
manipulate you. Do not let others try
to manipulate me through you. I will
not preach “at you.” I will leave
conviction to the Holy Spirit (the Holy
Spirit does it better anyway!)
TRINITY CHIMES Trinity Episcopal Church 815 North Grant Street, Bay City, MI 48708
Telephone: (989) 892-5813
April, 2015 Volume 20 Issue 4
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10. When in doubt, just say it. The only
dumb questions are those that do not
get asked. Our relationships with one
another, at the end of the day, are the
most important things so if you have a
concern, pray, and then (if led) speak
up. If I can answer it without
misrepresenting something, someone,
or breaking a confidence, I will.
. . . and the 11th Rule
11. Pray for one another. That is not just a
throwaway line.
Lifting one another to God in prayer is how we
learn, slowly, and sometimes painfully, but
ultimately joyfully, to see each other with God’s
eyes, hear each other with God’s ears, and love
each other with God’ heart. My holding you in
prayer will always include me asking God to love
you through me. Pray that for me and for one
another.
The rector of the parish concluded his introduction
to the 10 Rules with these words. “I’m certain that
there will be times we adhere to these rules well,
and other times when we might overlook these
guidelines. I only ask that we engage these rules
with an intention to incorporate them into our lives
(both in and out of the parish). As we do, I trust
God will work through us and in us in our
relationships with one another and together we
will grow into the individuals, and the parish, God
hopes we will be.”
So may it be for us at Trinity.
Blessings,
Rev. Ann
Rev. Ann
SYMPATHY
to Christopher and Viktor Kolka on the death
of their brother Donald.
to Julie (Thomas) Tabor on the death of her
mother, Anne Crete.
to the friends and family of Joan Wright on
her death.
RECENT VISITORS
Richard Kowalski
Matthew Lampka
Justin and Kim Salaz
THANK YOU
to Dee Mulholland and Carole See for the
reception after Evensong on February 22,
2015.
to the Hunsbergers and Denise Middleton for
the coffee hour on February 22, 2015.
to Elisabeth Campbell and Emilee Sabourin
for ushering for Evensong on February 22,
2015.
to Faith Culler for hosting coffee hour on
March 1, 2015.
to Elisabeth Campbell for hosting coffee hour
on March 8, 2015.
to Nancy Mayhew , Denise Morin and the Bell
Choir for the coffee hour on March 15, 2015.
to Jan Waldman and Steve Beckert for
helping out in the office while Michelle was
out dealing with her house fire.
to Tod Meisel for the new lights in the
hallway near the office.
to Jan Waldman, Phyllis Capp, Elisabeth
Campbell and June Swanson for working in
the office during Michelle’s vacation.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to Kyle Janke who was selected as 1 of 3 class
winners for the You Be the Chemist
competition at SVSU.
to Rayechel Berger on her new job.
CHORAL MUSIC IN APRIL
2 MAUNDY THURSDAY - 7:00 P.M.
Thy Perfect Love
John Rutter
A New Commandment
Malcolm Archer
3 GOOD FRIDAY - 12:00 P.M.
That Virgin’s Child
Thomas Tallis
4 EASTER VIGIL - 5:00 P.M.
With a Voice of Singing
Martin Shaw
5 EASTER - 10:00 A.M.
The Strife is O’er
Henry Ley
This Joyful Eastertide
William Harris
12 EASTER 2 B
Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace
S. S. Wesley
19 EASTER 3 B
Come, Ye Thankful
R. S. Thatcher
26 EASTER 4 B
With a Shepherd’s Care
James Chepponis
If Ye Love Me
Peter Aston
4:00 PM CHORAL EVENSONG
Mag and Nunc in D
Robert J. Powell
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
John Fergusson
EASTER SUNDAY
Nicholas Schmelter will be sharing the organ bench
on Easter Sunday. He is between jobs and has
volunteered to help out at Trinity. He is our Artist
in Residence. He will also serve as cantor for the
Psalm. I suggest you sit for the Closing Organ
Voluntary. He is playing a French Toccata by Henri
Mulet called “Carillon-Sorite.”
We will have guests from First Congregational
Church in Saginaw in the congregation to support
Nicholas.
APRIL EVENSONG
The Trinity Choristers will sing Evensong on Sunday,
April 26, 2015. This is a wonderful opportunity for
the members of the parish to show their support
for the important work of this singers throughout
the year. This will be the last time they sing this
season.
Other participants include Rev. Charles Curtiss,
officiant, Jett Whitehead, Lector, Madden Brady,
accolyte and Nicholas Schmelter, Organist. Friends
of Music will host a reception in the Guild Room
following the service.
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Trinity Church Her People, Her Building Then and Now
Holy Week and Easter in the Baptism of Our Lord Window
Looking at the window where Jesus is baptized by his cousin John, the border details give ample opportunity for us to ponder scenes from this most holy week of the Christian year.
We see Jesus' struggle in the garden of Gethsemane to 'let this cup pass from me", meaning His suffering and death; the painful Crucifixion; and His victory over sin and death by His Resurrection.
May the words of the well-known hymns, "Petra" and "Neander", speak to us as we meditate on Christ's Passion, death, and Resurrection.
"Go to dark Gethsemane, ye that feel the tempter's power; your Redeemer's conflict see, watch with Him one bitter hour; turn not from His griefs away, learn of Jesus Christ to pray.
"Calvary's mournful mountain climb; there adoring at His feet, mark the miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete; ‘It is finished!’ hear Him cry; learn of Jesus Christ to die." James Montgomery (1771-1854); The Hymnal 1982; Petra, # 171, vs 1, 3.
"He is risen, He is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice: He has burst His three-day prison; let the whole wide earth rejoice: death is conquered, we are free, and Christ has won the victory." Cecil Frances Alexander (1818 - 1895); The Hymnal 1982; Neander, # 180, v 1.
May His suffering, death and resurrection bless us to proclaim in word and deed that "Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again." Faithfully submitted by Trinity’s Historical Guild
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BIRTHDAYS
01 Janet Hool
04 Elizabeth Moulthrop
06 Joan Blair
09 Susan Iannacchione
11 Phyllis Capp
13 Robert Hartley
13 Robert Sabourin
15 Amy Salazar
16 Ellie Hartley
18 Donald Middleton
18 Eric Mulholland
18 Cathy Rex
18 Ashley Suchodolski
20 Terrence O’Hare
22 Emilee Sabourin
26 Joyce MacGregor
27 James Hoyle
28 Maureen Leibrand
29 Steven Anderson
ANNIVERSARIES
22 Bruce and Cindy Sherbeck
25 Christopher and Elise Shannon
ST. ELIZABETH’S GUILD will meet at Coco Loco on
Euclid Avenue on April 14th at 12:30pm for lunch.
Hope to see you all there!
There is a opening for anyone who would like to
donate flowers on Sunday, April 19th. Please call
the office at (989) 892-5813 if you are interested
in doing this.
The Seder Dinner will be on April 1st at 5:30p.m. in
the Parish Hall. Please call the office if you are
interested in participating in this Annual Event.
The meal will be prepared by chef Chris Kolka.
Trinity will be in charge of Food Of Faith on Sunday
May 10th, which is Mother’s Day. If you are able to
help out with this meal, please call Michelle or Pat
Maxim. Thank you in advance as this is a very
important ministry of our parish.
On Sunday, March 29th, at 4:00 p.m. the Exultate
Deo Chamber Choir will perform “Music of Holy
Week”. Jett Whitehead will be the lector, Nicholas
Schmelter will be Organist, Robert Hart will be the
flutist and Robert Sabourin will be director. Friends
of Music will host a reception following the
program in the Guild Room.
ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER SCHEDULE Sunday 10:00 a.m. services Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Good Friday 12:00 p.m. Easter Vigil (Sat.) 5:00 p.m. Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m.
2 (Maundy Thursday): Alex Hunsberger 3 (Good Friday): 4 (Easter Vigil): Kyline Gray 5 (Easter Sunday): Don Middleton 12 Matthew Smith 19 Craig Hool 26 Katie Hunsberger LECTOR SCHEDULE 2 (Maundy Thursday): Michelle Hunsberger 3 (Good Friday): Nancy Mayhew 4 (Easter Vigil): Monica Borrello, Janet Hool 5 (Easter Sunday): Amy Salazar 12 Mickie Leibrand 19 Steve Beckert 26 Janet Hool
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EUCHARISTIC VISITOR SCHEDULE 12 Barbara Keeler EV Mickie Leibrand
19 Mary Jane Borgioli EV Jett Whitehead
19 Margot/Fred Fletcher EV Steve Beckert PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE SCHEDULE 2 (Maundy Thursday): Tony Hunsberger 3 (Good Friday): Nancy Mayhew 4 (Easter Vigil): Monica Borrello 5 (Easter Sunday): Kerry Brown 12 Mickie Leibrand 19 Amy Salazar
26 Kathie Borrello
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
2 Tony Hunsberger 3 Nancy Mayhew 4 Jett Whitehead 5 Bob Hayhurst 12 Mickie Leibrand 19 Steve Beckert 26 Bob Hayhurst
A NOTE FROM MICHELLE…
I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to
everyone who donated money, gave a kind word or
said a little prayer for me during the time of my
house fire. I truly meant more to me than I can
even express! Someone came into the office one
day and said to me “If we cannot take care of our
own, then who can we take care of?” I love the
sense of family that I get working at Trinity and not
only do I call the prishoners my family but also my
friends. Again, thank you for your generosity and
your thoughts and prayers. I am truly blessed!
Michelle
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FOOD PANTRY DRIVE A
RESOUNDING SUCCESS!!
Jan Waldman, Trinity’s Food Pantry coordinator,
put out a call and the members of Trinity
responded with amazing generosity. That appeal
was not for Trinity’s Food Pantry because our
shelves are full thanks, again, to the generosity of
members and friends of the parish.
Rather Jan’s request was that we help the New
Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry that is located on
the west side. New Hope is a church with many
challenges that recognizes there are those in their
neighborhood with even more challenges than
theirs. And, they realize, those people need help.
When asked at a recent congregational meeting if
they wanted to disband their pantry. The vote was
a resounding NO!
But the shelves of New Hope’s pantry have been
pretty bare recently because of the overwhelming
need, and because New Hope’s pantry is one of the
few in Bay City that is open on Friday. So we went
shopping, and on Sunday, March 15 and Sunday,
March 22 food was collected for the New Hope
Baptist Church food pantry.
The photo that accompanies this article shows a
virtual mound of food – and that was just from
what we collected on Sunday, March 15. The
collection from Sunday, March 22 was equally
impressive.
Jan has already taken the food collected on March
15 to the New Hope Food Pantry. The folks at New
Hope were overwhelmed with gratitude, Jan said.
“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least
of these who are members of my family, you did it
to me.”
A huge thank you to everyone who participated is
in this outreach project.
JOIN US AS WE OBSERVE A HOLY LENT
AT TRINITY CHURCH.
Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms
March 29th 10 a.m. Procession
The Music of Holy Week
March 29th 4 p.m.
Seder Dinner
April 1st 5 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Liturgy of the Day
April 2nd 7 p.m. Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday Liturgy of the Day
April 3rd 12 p.m.
The Great Vigil of Easter
April 4th 5 p.m. The Lighting of the Pascal Candle
Easter Day The Resurrection of our Lord
April 5th 10 a.m.
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SERVICES Sunday – 10:00 a.m. Sung Worship Food of Faith 2:30 p.m. – 4:00p.m.
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE The Reverend Ann Grady OFFICE HOURS Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8:30AM – 4:30PM Friday closed Telephone: 989 892-5813
Web Site: www.trinityepiscopalbaycity.org
e-mail: trinityepiscopaloffice@gmail.com
AFTER HOURS CONTACT INFORMATION: Rev. Ann revanntrinity@gmail.com Michelle Giffel (810) 513-0663 Michelle’s email: michellegiffel@gmail.com
VESTRY Chuck Leibrand (989) 686-7663 Kyline Gray (989) 415-3393 Catherine Leibrand (989) 906-3554 Amy Salazar (989) 272-5900 Faith Culler (989) 892-3119 Cathy LaBerge (989) 662-4611 Dale Smith (989) 471-4114 STAFF The Reverend Ann Grady Priest in Charge Organist/Choir Director Robert Sabourin Michelle Giffel Office Manager Terry Oliver Sexton CHIMES EDITOR Dee Mulholland
Office Phone (989) 892-5813
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