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3401 Bellaire Drive South
Fort Worth, 76109
817-926-4631
www.fortworthtrinity.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/
FortWorthTrinity
Twitter: @TrinityEpiscFW
Rector: The Rev. Carlye J. Hughes
Operations Manager: Christopher Thomas
Business Manager: Jackie Robinson
Communications Manager: Sarah Martinez
Parish Administrator: Paula Gartman
“You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism, and
marked as Christ’s own forever.” BCP p. 308
Do not sell yourself cheap!
I spend much of my time looking at ways to increase the
importance of a deep spiritual life among Christians. We seem to
have a naturally low estimation of our value in God’s world, and
an even lower expectation of what we can accomplish in the
world. And yet, we are so valuable to God. So valuable that Christ
lived on the earth as one of us, faced and conquered death, ensur-
ing that nothing separates us from God’s love. That heroic action,
celebrated on Easter and every Sunday, tells the story of just how
important we are to God. So valuable that Christ came for us, so
valuable the Holy Spirit is sent to us, so valuable that God works
unceasingly to be in relationship with us.
Why, I wonder, do we as cherished members of God’s
creation live into far less than what God has in store for us? It is as
if we have learned to cast ourselves outside of God’s goodness,
mercy, abundance, healing and restoration. Even so, God—always
the steadfast one—works constantly to stir up our spirits so that we
see as God sees. This month Trinity Episcopal Church invites you
to participate as God stirs up our spirits. Join us as we learn about
and explore God’s role in our finances and the ways that we han-
dle money. Attend a gathering of one of the many ministry groups
and take an active role in serving our church, our community, and
our world. Hold our youth in prayer as they prepare to go on their
mission trip in July. Support adult and youth parishioners making
their declaration of faith during confirmation on May 19. With all
of these actions and the many more available to you this month,
we claim the importance of our spiritual lives. You, beloved one,
are a cherished member of God’s household. Go and live like it!
Grace and peace,
Around $6,500 was raised at the Project SwaziPlay
benefit dinner and silent auction on Saturday, April
27. Trinity acolyte Faith Bruton will be putting these
funds to work this summer to build a playground at St.
Joseph’s School in Swaziland. She will keep us updat-
ed on construction progress!
Looking back.
Looking ahead.
Representatives from Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford will address your
questions and hear suggestions for the master plan that is being
developed. Four sessions will be offered throughout the day: 8:30
a.m. (Library), 10:40 a.m. (Parish Hall), 1 p.m. (Parish Hall) and 4
p.m. (Parish Hall).
Mary Volcansek & Barbara McColm—co-leaders of Trinity’s
Stewardship Ministry Group will present “Passion & Priorities.” A
light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., and childcare will be avail-
able for children up to age 5.
Join us for the beautiful Ascension Day Service in the Garden.
Opening act: Rhett Butler; Headline act: 2-Bit Palomino. Tickets
can be purchased online ($15, www.fortworthtrinity.org) or at the
door ($18).
Representatives from Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford will address your
questions and hear suggestions for the master plan that is being
developed. Join us at 10:40 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Mark your calendars and plan to bring a dish to share at the
monthly potluck meal held after the service.
Photography sessions for the 2013 pictorial directory will be held
May 14-18. Visit www.fortworthtrinity.org to schedule a date/time
for your photo shoot.
Debora Clark, financial advisor & Christopher Thomas, Trinity’s
Church Operations Manager, will present “ Finding God in Per-
sonal Finance: Part I.” A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m.,
and childcare will be available for children up to age 5.
Jerry & Susan Nanna will host this month’s Saturday Supper at
their home, 2906 Rivercove Court, Fort Worth, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. Coffee and tea
will be provided.
The 19th will be a Sunday filled with thanksgiving and celebra-
tion. Bishop Rayford High will be visiting. Baptisms and confir-
mations will take place. Our “Senior Sending” ceremony will rec-
ognize graduates in the class of 2013.
Debora Clark, financial advisor & Christopher Thomas, Trinity’s
Church Operations Manager, will present “ Finding God in Per-
sonal Finance: Part II.” A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m.,
and childcare will be available for children up to age 5.
Join us for festive worship services celebrating our Name Day.
Learn how the Trinity Foundation is working to ensure a solid and
stable future for our parish at this informative session.
Sandy Liser, attorney, Naman Howell Smith & Lee, will present
“What will you leave behind? Estate Planning, Wills & the King-
dom of God.” A light dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., and child-
care will be available for children up to age 5.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Trinity Forum:
Architect Listen-
ing Sessions
Caring for God’s
Resources , 6
p.m., Parish Hall
Ascension Day
Service in the
Garden, 6:30 p.m.
Trinity Coffee
House, 7 p.m.,
Parish Hall
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Trinity Forum:
Architect Listen-
ing Session, 10:40
a.m., Parish Hall
Folk Group Pot-
luck, after 11:30
a.m. service
Photography Ses-
sions: 2013 Picto-
rial Directory
Photography Ses-
sions: 2013 Picto-
rial Directory
Caring for God’s
Resources , 6
p.m., Parish Hall
Photography Ses-
sions: 2013 Picto-
rial Directory
Photography Ses-
sions: 2013 Picto-
rial Directory
Photography Ses-
sions: 2013 Picto-
rial Directory
Saturday Supper,
7 p.m., 2906
Rivercove Court,
Fort Worth
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Bishop’s visit
Confirmations
Baptisms
Senior Sending
Ceremony
Caring for God’s
Resources , 6
p.m., Parish Hall
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Trinity Sunday
Trinity Forum:
Trinity Foundation
Caring for God’s
Resources , 6
p.m., Parish Hall
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