Weekly Announcements
The Lectors for the 10:00 am Mass on 5/19 are:
Gail Lewis, Howard Ebersole, Larry Spears & Cn. Phil Lewis (alternate)
Judith Miller (chalice bearer)
+ Lectors reading in alternate languages for Pentecost
Congratulations, graduates! – Congratulations to Tripuella Dennis Roberts on her two daughters’ graduation: Kimmah Dennis Roberts (Master of Arts, Art Institute of Chicago) and Deamah Dennis Roberts (BSc in Biology, Bloomfield College, Montclair University). Congratulations to Andrea & René John on their daughter’s graduation: Gemelle John Bedu (M.S.Ed Urban Education, University of Pennsylvania.)
Bless their lives from this day on with goodness and success – to use their gifts wisely and in service to others. Empower them to walk into the future with faith, hope, and great love guided by your light so that they may use their talents to, in the words of St. Ignatius Loyola, “Go forth and set the world on fire.”
Pentecost readers needed – Can you read in a language other than English? Next Sunday is Pentecost, when our Lectors (as many as possible!) read our first lesson in both English and alternate languages at the same time. Please contact Patrice in the office if you would like to participate, and the reading will be provided to you.
Greeters provide the first welcoming smile to members and visitors coming to Trinity Cathedral on Sunday morning. In fulfilling our mission as a home for all who enter, our greeter team affirms people’s decision to join us, identifies those who may need support, and ensures our worship service proceeds with dignity, safety and joy. What is expected of a greeter?
- Arrive 20 minutes before the start of service.
- Welcome everyone as they enter.
- Provide information and directions to those who need them.
- Inform the ushers about those who may need special support.
- Watch for, and report, any concerning behavior to the ushers.
Please consider joining our greeter team! If you are interested in becoming a greeter, please speak with our Junior Warden, Ms. Margaret Nartey or sign up on the table right outside Synod Hall.
Tickets now available for our Fashion Show FUNdraiser – Join us on June 8th for just $20 + an appetizer or dessert to share ($10 for under 18.) Tickets include food, drinks and fun! See Margaret Nartey for tickets, and don’t forget to sign up to model, on the sheet on the table outside Synod Hall.
Themed baskets needed – To help reach our fundraising goal, we are planning a basket raffle to be held at our Fashion Show FUNdraiser. Can you donate a themed gift basket? Here are some theme ideas: Movie Night, Game Night, Baby Basket, Bathroom Basket, Hair and Nails, Car Wash, Basket of Cheer (wine or spirits), Beach/Pool, Mexican or Italian Specialties, Relaxation Day, Lottery Tree, and Father’s Day! Gift cards are welcome, and can be used as the centerpiece of each basket. Thanks to those who have already contributed Baskets: dog care, kids’ “quiet time” play, and hiking/walking gear. If you would like to talk about donation ideas, please call Patrice in the office or speak with Margaret Nartey on Sundays.
Spring has Sprung at the Altar Guild Shop! Stop in and see the new arrivals … graduations are just around the corner! FREE Gift Wrapping! Don’t need a gift? Check out our new reusable beverage containers, garden pots, prayer books & beads, aprons, cook book, jewelry for all ages, inspirational home décor and much more! The Shop will be open May 18 & May 19. If you need something before those dates: Contact Lucy Adams for an appointment or online ordering at: trinitycathedralags@gmail.com
Need a bridal shower gift? “A Taste of Joy – Recipes of Trinity Cathedral” cookbook is still available! – Proceeds from the sale of the books are going to provide fresh produce to our Food Pantry. Get yours today at the Cathedral Altar Guild Shop for just $10 or contact Lucy Adams at trinitycathedralags@gmail.com. Also, if you are interested in selling the books, let Lucy know. Thank you for your support!
The UrbanPromise Summer Camp – is just around the corner. Please let me know if you are willing and able to provide snacks for one week of summer camp. Camp starts July 1st and runs through August 8th. Camp runs Monday – Thursday each week with the exception of July 4th! Be in touch to discuss and/or brainstorm possibilities. Looking forward to hearing from you at (609) 273-3351 or via E-mail at: gkoenig@urbanpromisetrenton.org. If you E-mail, please put Summer Snacks in the Subject line! Thank you in advance for all of your support over the years. It has been a blessing to many children and their entire family, and to me! ~ Georgia Koenig, Volunteer Coordinator
We are re-starting our Lay Eucharistic Ministry to Hamilton Grove Care & Rehabilitation Center – We will lead worship and administer communion every first and third Sunday of each month to the facility’s geriatric, infirm, and convalescing patients. Service leaflets are provided and we make every effort to send folks in pairs so they have assistance. Flu shots and TB vaccines are mandatory for anyone participating (must provide proof). COVID shots are welcomed but not mandatory. Please speak to Larry Spears or Dean John if you are interested in serving this community.
The next Food Pantry distribution date is – Saturday, May 25th (2nd & 4th Saturdays this month) from 9-11:00 am.
Each Thursday, we distribute hot dinners “to go” from 4:15–5:30pm at the Overbrook Avenue entrance as a satellite location for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.