The monthly newsletter of The TrinityThe monthly newsletter of Trinity Episcopal Church 120 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204-4019 Phone 410-823-3588; Fax 410-583-9047 [email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Parish Administrator: Jan Schroeder

[email protected]

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


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*



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*


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

1

2

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

4

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


10:00 Breakfast

11:00 Communion

5:00 Youth Group

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6:00 Tai Chi (MH)


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6:00 Music Team

7:00 Finances (L)

7:00 AA (MH)

13


7:00 Changing Focus

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12:00 Communion

7:00 TECC Bd (MH)

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16

17 8:00 Communion

9:00 Communion


10:00 Education

11:00 Communion

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6:00 Tai Chi (MH)


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6:00 Music Team

7:00 AA (MH)

20 (ACTC bags— MH)


7:00 Changing Focus


12:00 Communion

7:00 Vestry (GR)


6:30 MSG (L)



8:00 Communion

9:00 Communion


10:00 Education

11:00 Communion


6:00 Tai Chi (GR)

7:00 Bell choir(TBD)



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


10:00 Education hour

for all ages Breakfast for all on 2nd Sundays


Thursdays 12:00 noon Eucharist

The Trinity Times

December 2013

newsletter deadline

will be

November 10

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people, programs and events.

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Trinity’s Mission

Trinity Episcopal Church is an inclusive and caring Christ-centered commu-nity nurtured by our wor-ship and tradition. We ask God to strengthen and guide us as we live out our mission to wel-come and celebrate the diversity of all people through spiritual educa-tion, growth in faith, and service in Christ’s Name.

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for children ages 2 through Pre-K.

We are open 7:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, year round.

You can visit us on the web at www.tecckids.org

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The monthly newsletter of The TrinityThe monthly newsletter of Trinity Episcopal Church 120 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204-4019 Phone 410-823-3588; Fax 410-583-9047 [email protected]