✢ E-PISTLE WEEK OF SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 ✢

WEEK OF SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
✢ ALL SAINTS’ DAY ✢

We Walk on Holy Ground!

Dear Good People of Trinity,

I recently had the privilege of co-leading a pilgrimage through Ireland, Scotland, and Northern England with my dear friend and mentor, the Rev. Keith Marsh. From St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Glendalough to Ballintubber Abbey, Iona, Lindisfarne, Durham, and Whitby, we traveled across ancient landscapes and the sacred terrain of our souls.

Our wonderful guides brought to life the stories of those who walked these paths more than a thousand years before us—stories of courage and faithfulness, devastation and renewal. Through it all ran an enduring trust in the goodness of God. Patrick expressed that trust simply in his Confession: “It was in the strength of God that I went.”

Then came Heathrow.

The transition from the hallowed grounds of Whitby to the frenetic energy of an international airport was jarring. We had moved from a “thin place,” where God’s presence seemed almost tangible, into a crowded departure area filled with noise, hurry, and anxiety.

But our pilgrimage held one final sacred surprise.

During our three-hour wait, I began to recognize that Heathrow was holy ground, too. God was just as present there as on Iona or within the hallowed walls of Durham Cathedral. Around us were people carrying their own hopes, griefs, fears, and longings. Each had a story. Each was on a journey. Each was beloved of God.

There is something blessed in our wilderness, something sacred in our confusion, something holy in our longings.

John O’Donohue writes in For the Traveler, “A journey can become a sacred thing.” Later, he offers this blessing: “May you travel in an awakened way.” Those words capture something I hope to carry home: a greater willingness to notice the sacred in the ordinary.

Whether walking St. Cuthbert’s Way, going to work, shopping for groceries, or waiting in an airport - we walk on holy ground. The invitation is to open our eyes and hearts to the God who is already there.

Forward in faith, dear ones. Be good to one another as we continue the sacred journey of our everyday lives.

Peace and Blessings,
Paul+

The Rev. Paul Jeanes, III

THIS SUNDAY

Don’t Forget the Time Change This Weekend!

Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing happening on Saturday night! Don’t forget to “fall back” by turning your clocks back an hour when you go to bed on Saturday, October 31!

Sermon: 8:00 AM - The Rev. Cn. Dr. Kara Slade CGS

10:30 AM - The Rev. Paul Jeanes, III

Readings for All Saints' Day

First Lesson: Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
Second Lesson: 1 John 3:1-3
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

The Parish Life Committee is in need of volunteers to help with 1st Sunday Breakfast. Please click this link to sign up for one of the working sessions.

10:30 AM BULLETIN

LIVESTREAM

MEET OUR CLERGY AND STAFF

AROUND TRINITY

The 51st Annual Rummage Sale Was a Huge Success!

To all the donors of clothes and other items for the rummage sale…a huge thank you! To the volunteers who endured massive rains, aching muscles and tired bodies…again, major thank yous! Every volunteer is precious to the success of the sale. We can all be thankful for the dollars which will fund our Outreach efforts.

2027 Annual Giving
3 ways to pledge:

Complete a hard copy form from your recent mailing.
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GIVE today & help us reach our goal of $1.35 million. Thank you for your support!

Updating Our Member Directory!

Have you updated your directory information yet? Just go to members.instantchurchdirectory.com and log in with the e-mail address on file with Trinity. If you have any technical difficulties, please e-mail Alicia and she will be happy to assist you!

Caution: Phishing Scams

Please be aware that there has been a prevalence of phishing scams pretending to be clergy or staff. Please make sure to confirm that the email address is coming from the correct @trinityprinceton.org email. We will never solicit or ask you to send money, valuables, or your personal information to an unknown source. If you’re not sure, you can always e-mail us to verify!

ALL SOULS’ DAY REQUIEM

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 31: Trail Church

The next gathering of Trail Church will be Saturday, October 31 at 9 AM. We will meet at Maidenhead Meadows Park, across from the Ecological Center Entrance. For precise directions to the parking lot, see this link. See you then!

OCTOBER 31: Young Adults Halloween Dinner

Trinity's Young Adults will go out for dinner together on October 31 at 5 PM. We’ll cover the food, just bring yourself. Costumes are optional but definitely not required! RSVP at the link below or email Mtr. Kara at sladek@trinityprinceton.org

https://forms.gle/BzDjEs2jMn6UbsjP7. We really need to know how many people are coming, so let us know.

NOVEMBER 8: Annual Meeting

Save the date to join us for our Annual Parish Meeting after the 10:30 service on Sunday, November 8.

NOVEMBER 8: HiTOPS Half-Marathon

The HiTOPS Half-Marathon in Princeton is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, and their route goes past Trinity. Please be prepared for road closures that morning and plan accordingly. Click here for the route map.

NOVEMBER 13-15: Pre-Advent Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery

Trinity Church will hold a pre-Advent retreat at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY from the afternoon of Friday, November 13 to mid-day on Sunday, November 15. We will worship with the brothers, enjoy plenty of quiet in the monastery or exploring the beautiful grounds on the banks of the Hudson River, and spend some time in discussion as a group with Mtr. Kara. The group is limited to 15 people, so RSVP here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/Q96iQmTR4mF2KLTV9.

TRINITY TURKEY TROT on Thanksgiving Day, NOVEMBER 26!

Dave Davis Retirement

The Rev. Dave Davis is retiring from Nassau Presbyterian Church. There will be a Gala dinner on November 19 and special worship on November 22. For more information on attending these events, contact the Nassau Pres office.

FAMILY MINISTRIES

Click here to read our newsletter, and here to read the Youth Brief!

ADULT FORMATION CORNER

The Bible and Prayer at Home

For Martin Luther, every home was a “little church,” a place where faith and everyday life were inseparable from each other. In fact, his Small Catechism was intended for the home, and he included simple prayers for morning, evening, and mealtimes for use at home. Behind this was his conviction that as Christians, we share in the priesthood of all believers through our baptism. When we come to church, we know we are standing on holy ground – but our homes are holy ground as well, where we’re invited to meet God in the Scriptures and in prayer. This invitation is for everyone, for every household configuration. Families with children can try a short reading or prayer before bed or dinnertime. If you live alone, know that you never pray alone, as Christians around the world and in the communion of saints are joining you in prayer. Whoever is at home with you, even if it’s just yourself, prayer and Scripture reading at home can help you draw closer to God and extend the joy we find on Sundays throughout the week. And as you do so, may you be reminded that Christ is present in your home, too.

Join us this Sunday and next to find out more!

-Mtr. Kara

Formation This Week

Sunday, November 1 at 9:30 AM: The Bible and Prayer for Families (of all ages and sizes) with Catherine Breed

Monday, November 2 at 7:00 PM: Pub Theology at Yankee Doodle Tap Room

Monday through Friday at 7:45 AM and 5:00 PM: Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer Rite II, the Zoom Daily Office link is here

Sunday, November 8 at 9:30 AM: The Bible and Prayer for Families (of all ages and sizes) with Mtr. Kara

Trinity Church has a sermon podcast! We tried this briefly just after COVID, but the technology wasn’t quite there yet. We’re now able to provide a podcast feed of our sermons on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, with both video and audio available on YouTube. Click, like, and subscribe!

Education for Ministry (EfM)

Do you have questions about your faith?

Do you wish for a community of like-minded seekers?

Do you want to integrate what you read in the Bible with your daily life?

Then EfM is for you!

Want to know more?

Call Julia Garry at 609-902-1388 or email her at jspenick@aol.com.

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

PARISH PRAYER LIST

Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:

Caleb A., Joshua Alexander, Dan Van Abs, Alexey Aulov, Barbara, Christina Baker, Susan Barry, Vanessa Belhomme, Gloria Bellamy, Cynthia Bellamy, Pamela Brecknell, Wesley Brown, Helen Burke, Jennifer Burke, Judy Burke, Brian Burleson, Bill Causey, Connie Chen, Linda Clarke, Jessica Connor, Kevin F. Cunningham, Chip Dongara, Daryll Eatmon, Gus Escher, Abigail Evans, Wendy Evans, Sue & Steve Frank, Amy G., Peter Gibson, Sarah Glazar, Sebastian Godinez, Jackie Greggs, John Hannan, William Hannan, John Havener, Ellen Jane, Anne Jarmon, Deborah Jordan, Patricia Killian, Kristen Lees and Family, Alexandre Lewkowicz, Noelle Lewkowicz, Philippe Lewkowicz, Cecil Marshall, Edwin Metcalf, Nancy Metcalf, Clive Muncaster, Dulcie Muncaster, Joan Nester, Ross Parker, Lisa Witt Pinair, Vinnie R., Elizabeth Read, Carol Reynolds, Samantha Seto, Randy States, Mike Stebbins, Jim Stepleton, Isaiah Stevens, Gary Sykes, Ward Tomlinson, Kathy Velasco, Marue Walitzer, Aaron Ward, Anthony Wahl, Sue White, Amy Wolfe, Andy, Chester, Cooper, Hannah, Joshua, Lucy, Megan, Nancy, and Nicole.

Please pray for the souls of those who have recently passed:

Stephen Hart

Individuals will remain on the prayer list for one month, unless we are otherwise notified.

➨ If you want to add someone to the list, please email Annie Bryson at brysona@trinityprinceton.org.

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ABOUT US: Trinity Church ➨ Est’d 1833 ➨ An Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New Jersey ➨ 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 ➨ (609) 924-2277 ➨ The Rev. Paul Jeanes III, Rector; The Rev. Cn. Dr. Kara N. Slade, CGS Associate Rector; The Rev. Stephen Connor, Associate Rector ➨ Website: trinityprinceton.org

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