February 2018

The Rambling RectorBy Miller HunterIt is with regret and many thanks that we announce that Ruthie Windsor-Mann has concluded her role as editor of the Trinity Times. We are grateful for the five years that Ruthie has served as editor of our parish newsletter.Ruthie has brought great energy and commitment to this task. She has been faithful in recording parish events. In addition, she has brought great humor and creativity to the Trinity Times.I know you join me in thanking Ruthie for her extraordinary contribution to our parish. I hope you’ll thank her personally.Best, Miller

Senior Wardens ReportBy Noel Laing

The vestry approved the 2018 budget. We thank all of you who sent in your stewardship pledge. These pledges make up the backbone of our budget.The Trinity Youth will sponsor Shrove Pancake dinner on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Please plan to attend and support our youth.We now have a sound system in the Parish hall with two speakers in the

Bromfield Room, two in the parish hall and one in the kitchen. See if you can find them!We have had some electrical problems in the kitchen and hot water problems in the sacristy. They have been fixed.

Trinity’s Pastoral Care TeamBy Kay WilsonTrinity’s Pastoral Care Team would love to have more volunteers!  Comprised of a few lay persons, we are guided by Miller, and we assist and complement him in his pastoral work with parishioners, primarily those who are "shut-ins". We also try to help, on an emergency basis before full time arrangements can be made, those who are in need of assistance following a return from hospital or other medical emergency.

Some things which the pastoral care team can offer are: Home visits.  Hospital visits. Nursing Home visits. Telephone calls. Transport to medical appointments, church services, the monthly healing service. Hot meals delivered to the home following a hospital stay. Short prayer service by a trained lay visitor. Holy Eucharist

provided by trained lay Eucharistic visitors, when requested. Placement on Trinity Prayer list. Greeting Cards. Delivery of Easter lilies and Christmas poinsettias. 

WE STAND READY TO HELP --so--if you or a loved one are in need of assistance -or- if you are interested in learning more and/or helping out, please contact: Kay Wilson 987-9229 kmwilson@gmail.comADDITIONAL PASTORAL CARE TEAM MEMBERS ARE NEEDED! PLEASE SIGN UP!

Trinity TimesMonthly newsletter of Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, VA

Members of Trinity’s Pastoral Care Team gaining wisdom from, and

having fun with, Ellie during a visit in her Front Royal nursing home.

Outreach UpdateBy Russ CollinsThanks to the continuing support of Trinity through your annual pledges and fundraising by the ECW, we were able to significantly expand Outreach Programs in 2017. Local programs received approximately $30,000 in grants that supported:

Senior Center and Senior Related ProgramsVacation Bible SchoolSafe & Healthy Homes and Habitat for Humanity home repair and constructionRappahannock Benevolent Fund (RBF) Community WorkerA Partnership with the Rappahannock Elementary SchoolScouting and 4-HRapp Cats Loan ClosetChristmas Family Gifts & Shop with a DeputyChild Care Learning CenterVolunteer Fire and Rescue DepartmentsFood Pantry its Backpack ProgramRappahannock Free ClinicRector's Discretionary FundRappahannock League for Environmental Protection Dark Skies Program

About half of funds for local programs went to the Food Pantry, its Backpack program and the RBF Community Worker. Safe and Healthy Homes and Scouting Programs also received significant support.Non-local programs received approximately $16,000 in grants that supported:

Our ministries in HaitiThe Congregation of the Good Shepherd in ChinaThe Palestinian Women’s CenterKing Family Children’s Home (KFCH)

About two-thirds of the funds were used in Haiti with the KFCH also receiving significant support.Funds provided by Trinity and ECW were supplemented by grants, fund raising and individual contributions to provide approximately $23,000 additional support for Haiti, $5,700 for the King Family Children’s Home and $700 for the Elementary School.Future Haiti Trips: Russ Collins is planning a visit early May. Contact him if interested.

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 13 @ 6pm, Parish Hall

February 14Ash Wednesday ServicesImposition of ashes at each:

9:30am HE & Bible Study, Parish Hall

11:30am Ashes to Go, by Town Fountain

The fish pond being prepared Morning opening devotions Trade School motorcycle repair class

Our Journey to HaitiBy Tim KerrOn Friday January 12th. I accompanied the Rev. Jenks Hobson to Haiti. Flying to Atlanta, Georgia we met up with Rev. Bryan Hinson, Priest in charge at St. Paul's Macon and Berkeley and John Gannon, Jenk’s daughter and son-in-law. Then we continued to Port au Prince Haiti.Looking out the plane window approaching Port au Prince airport my first impression of Haiti was that it was a beautiful island with palm and banana trees. Traveling from the airport to the Montana Hotel you get a different perspective. You get the feeling the Haitian people are very proud and honestly are happy to see you there.On Saturday, Wilson our driver met and drove us to Trouin. We visited a history museum on the way out of Port au Prince.  Leaving the city of congested traffic we climbed into the mountainous countryside. After a couple hours you turn off the paved road onto a road that makes our gravel county roads look fabulous.  We wound around the mountain until we reached the village of Trouin. After getting settled at Georgette's House, Jenks gave us a tour of Trouin’s village. Georgette's was a nice place to lay your head and the food was fantastic.  One shock was having "No" hot water for showers and limited light in the evening due to being solar.On Sunday after breakfast we attended church service at St. Marc’s. The service was a real experience with incense, scripture and great music.  Jenks and Bryan assisted Pere Goursee with the service. The church was packed, even a couple Haitian dogs attended. The service lasts over three hours. After church, a big lunch and relaxing afternoon. Late afternoon James Duracin of Voices & Actions along with his partners gave us a tour of the Piggery, Hen House, Fish, and Goat Farming programs which James helps support.  James explained his goals and future plans for the program.Monday and Tuesday, we visited the Primary and Secondary school and observed the morning opening and raising the Haitian flag. The principal Salien gave us a tour of the classes in session. The students seemed happy to see us. In the afternoon, we observed a sewing class and motorcycle repair class at the Trade School. Very interesting classes and well attended.On Wednesday, our last day, we had an early breakfast then off to Jacmel on the coast of the Carribean Sea. We toured a museum which had the costumes of the carnival during lent. Then relaxed on the beach having a seafood lunch, fresh coconuts, and walking in the surf and swimming. The drive to Jacmel was a beautiful climb through the mountains and descent to the sea. The beach was spoiled by plastic debris and broken glass. Later Wednesday afternoon we took a ride with Pere Goursse to visit his father’s farm and woodworking business.  We met his father, his brother who is an artist, and two sisters.  One sister had just graduated from nursing school.Thursday morning after good-byes it was a full day and evening getting back home.I think what impressed me the most was the dedication of the students at St. Marc's School. They traveled long distances rising early to just attend. The trade school which

we support appears to be very successful and well worth the investment of our church. The students were so friendly and seemed dedicated to making a better life for themselves and their country.

Scout SundayBy Juliet Del GrossoThe Boy Scouts of America was founded on Feb. 8, 1910. Each year the birthday is recognized with a special Scout Sunday worship service. We will honor this tradition by welcoming scouts of all ages to worship with us. Trinity has been the Chartering Organization for Cub Scout Pack 123 for 42 years, for Boy Scout Troop 36 for 27 years, and for Venture Crew 36 for 6 months. Join us on Sunday morning, Feb. 4 at 10:30am for this special service, all are welcome and if you are a current or former scout please wear your uniform.

Lenten Dinner Series 2018

Theme: A Lenten Pilgrimage (Matthew 20:17-19)

Churches Participating Clergy ParticipatingAmissville United Methodist Maxine CrenshawChurch Without Walls Bessie JettFirst Baptist James KilbyNovum Baptist Jeff LightRappahannock United Methodist Charge:

Flint Hill UMC Sperryville UMC Willis Chapel UMC

Sara Keeling

Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Jon HeddlestonSaint Peter Catholic Church Tuck GrinnellTrinity Episcopal Church Miller HunterUnitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge, Sperryville Russ SavageWashington Baptist Church Walt Childress, Gary Aichele, Jan McKinney

Trinity’s Boy Scout Troop 36 visited New York the first weekend in January. Here they are at the Immigrant Statue, and St. Paul’s Chapel of Trinity Wall Street. They were honored to serve as

acolytes during the family worship service.

Small Group DinnersIf you have not been involved with Small Group Dinners in the past, you might want to consider joining one of these fun groups! They meet monthly for a dinner social at each other’s homes and share a meal and fellowship. Usually the host provides the main dish while attendees bring a side dish. If you would like to join one of these groups, please call Anne Kerr 937-5284 or email her at: akerr79349@aol.com

Date Host (Dinner Set-up)

Music* Music Leader(s) Speakers Liturgists

2/21 Washington Baptist/First Baptist

St. Peter Kathy Tester JonWBC Youth Drama Club

Walt Bessie

2/28 St. Peter Trinity Jan-Piet Knijff BessieRuss

JanJeff

3/7 Reynolds United Methodists

Kitty Lou Day JeffTuck

MillerJames

3/14 Trinity Reynolds Brian Ross MaxineMiller

JonSara

3/21 United Methodist/Amissville UMC

WBC/FB Community Choir

Wendy Aichele Sara James

WaltTuck

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Sunday Schedule:8:30am Quiet Service HE Rite I9:15am Breakfast9:45 am Christian Education10:30am Traditional Service HE Rite II