Dear Beloved of Trinity Church,

On the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 2—also the Feast of the Presentation—our Trinity Schola Choir performed Come, you who are blessed by Jonathan Dove. I had never heard this piece before and experienced it for the first time during Evensong.

 As the music began, I closed my eyes, opened my heart, and allowed the words and music to envelop me. This can be a tricky thing when also officiating the liturgy, but I didn’t want to miss it. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to be fully present for this sacred choral offering. It stirred something deep within me, moving me to tears. (I encourage you to listen to this piece and open yourself to the movement of the Spirit through it.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OynZtlacj94.

This composition is based on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 25:

 "Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me." (Matthew 25:34-36)

Through this moving interpretation and presentation of our Lord’s teaching we are reminded of the Gospel imperative to care, to love, and to serve.  We, as God’s children, are intimately connected and are called to care for one another as if we are caring for Christ.  It is often all too easy to dismiss the “other” and keep our focus solely upon ourselves and those closest to us. Yet, Christ’s example demands more—a radical reorientation of our hearts and lives. He calls us to love as He loves, to serve as He serves.

For the sake of love.
In the name of Christ.
To the glory of God.

Peace and Blessings,

Dear Trinity Friends,

It may be cold and windy outside, but it is warm and welcoming each Sunday as we gather to celebrate the Holy Eucharist, listen to our inspiring choir and welcome everyone to the sacred table.  Our vestry and church leaders are in the process of finalizing our 2025 budget.  We are most grateful to those who have made a pledge to our Stewardship effort.  Please, if you have not made a pledge yet, click the link below and make your pledge. 

Pledge here

With gratitude and blessings to each of you,

Trudy Sykes and Bill Hackett

Stewardship Co-chairs

Calling all tenors! Trinity's adult choir is in need of a couple volunteer tenors. If this might be you, please reach out to our Director of Music Meg Harper at harperm@trinityprinceton.org!

During February, please help our outreach partner Arm in Arm with their "Valentines for Food" food drive.  Preferred foods are: cans of vegetables, fruits, proteins, and beans; peanut butter, rice, cereal, seasonings, honey, vegetable/corn oil, and maseca flour.  Food donations can be dropped off in the red wagon in the hallway by the south transept or the wheelbarrow in the narthex.  Donations of money to buy food are also accepted at https://arminarm.org/valentines/. For more information, contact Melissa Scott at mebscott@comcast.net or Ann Zultner at ann@Azercpa.com.

Trinity’s Timeline is still blank! Please bring one event you want to add to the timeline this Sunday.

What stands out to you over the years? When did it happen?

A cool church in the summer and a warm one in the winter?

The hiring of the clergy? 

A particular Adult Forum?

A special concert?

Work on an outreach project?

The blessing of your animal?

The Trinity Timeline is outside Pierce Hall.

Please add your personal Trinity events above the timeline (e.g., Weddings, Baptisms, Confirmations, Funerals, and other personal memories – names please) and add key Church events below the timeline. 

This year’s Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 pm. We'll need set up volunteers to arrive at 4:00 pm and then clean up volunteers at the end of the events. Please email Carol at carolbrooksthomas@gmail.com to sign up for voluntering. Thanks!

Join us on Sunday evening, March  9th (after Compline) and socialize with other like-minded board game enthusiasts. Come and see if we can stump Kara in "The Catholic Game" or Joseph in "Risk" or who the real sleuth is in "Clue". Or -- bring your own favorite board game. We'll order pizza and provide soft drinks. You can bring your family, some friends, significant others, people off the street -- and a game or games to share. ALL AGES are welcome.

In order to plan, please sign up using the link attached here...https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-buQmvMPAvKWBvoNLNDyLopWrP5TFHtmcroMebm5yco/edit?gid=0#gid=0   And if you can help with either setup or cleanup, please let me jsyzdek@yahoo.com  or Rachel firstrachel24@gmail.com know.

Come share in the fun, get to know other Trinity members better and let that gentle competitive spirit out. We look forward to seeing you then!

Do you want to learn more about keeping Lent at home? Curious about how to share Church traditions with your kids? Join us for a special Lent potluck on Saturday, March 15th at 5:30 PM. Childcare will be provided. 

RSVP here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1moYWLZgHG4OK7St6dz4ZtOxfTqk9yAAwmQUP1A8xa5k/edit?usp=sharing

Sign up for Confirmation classes! Bishop French will once again be with us at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19. If you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, classes will start on Sunday, March 2. Adults should contact Kara at sladek@trinityprinceton.org. Youth (or parents of youth) should contact Donte at milligand@trinityprinceton.org.