Dear Beloved of Trinity Church,

This Sunday, we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent.  “The term is derived from the Latin opening words of the introit antiphon, ‘Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always.’” * On this day, it is customary to wear rose-colored vestments and light a pink or rose colored candle, hence the alternative name for the day, “Rose Sunday.”

 From Philippians 4:4-6:

“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice:

let your moderation be known unto all men:

the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing:

but in everything, by prayer and supplication,

with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.”

This is followed by the first verse from Psalm 85:

“Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land:

thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.”

The Latin text:

Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete.

Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus:

Dominus enim prope est. Nihil solliciti sitis:

sed in omni oratione et obsecratione

cum gratiarum actione petitiones vestræ innotescant apud Deum. 

Benedixisti Domine terram tuam: avertisti captivitatem Jacob.

As we come ever closer to the celebration of the Nativity and our Lord’s return, may we rejoice in heart and soul, in word and deed, for Christ was and is and ever shall be our hope, our peace, our joy, our love, our light.

Advent Blessings,

The good news regarding Stewardship 2025 is that we are more than half way toward our goal of $1.2M to meet our expenses and 218 parishioners have pledged. As of December 2, 227 of you have pledged for a total of $864,784.40. Thank you to all who have pledged. You can visit the full list by visiting this page on our website, password protected for your security.

Password: Trinitypledges2025!

Thank you!

Bill Hackett and Trudy Sykes

The Flower Ministry team is getting ready for the Annual Poinsettia Delivery, and we could use your help!  

On Friday, December 13 through Sunday December 15, volunteers will deliver Christmas Poinsettia plants to parishioners.  The time involvement is just 1-2 hours, and the exact time you deliver is completely at your discretion.  

We will provide a list of recipients with addresses and contact information. We would like to get enough volunteers to create pairs of people to deliver, so there could be a driver and a caller.  The caller lets the parishioner know that we are on the way to drop off a plant.  This gives the parishioner a “heads up” to potentially to see a stranger at the door.

If you can help with this enjoyable and worthwhile event, please contact Terri Hassett Brown by either email at terribrown4@gmail.com, or by phone, 609-915-3800.  

Platinum Club meets Dec 16th at noon!

Remember to bring your own lunch to enjoy with friends. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Plan to wear your best or worst Christmas Sweater/outfit. And,  during or after lunch we can  all share our happiest Christmas memory from childhood..
In church the day before we will celebrate Rose Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent on the 15th, which is known as Joy Sunday; a time for rejoicing in the anticipated arrival of the Christ Child. PEACE, HOPE, JOY, LOVE. Christmas is coming soon!

We need some elves to help with the following tasks for the Advent Brunch:

Saturday, December 21st from 12 to 4

·       Kitchen help to prep casseroles and other food.

·       Set-up and decorating of Pierce Hall.

Sunday, December 22nd 

·       9:30 to 11:30 Cook and set out food.

·       11:30 to 12:30 Help with serving.

·       12:30 to 1:30 Cleanup 

Please use the Signup Genius below to let us know if you can help.  The more the merrier since many hands make light work.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4CACAE23A1F58-46589298-trinity

It is time to sign up for the Christmas Pageant! This year's pageant will take place during the 10:30 am service on Sunday, December 22. We will be using a brand new script, complete with original songs! Rehearsals will be Sundays after church during the month of December, although not everyone will need to be at every rehearsal. There are opportunities for children of all ages to perform.  Please access this form to register and find all of the information:  https://forms.gle/f26RrA3GVtAfQuuJ7

Questions? Email Annie Bryson at brysona@trinityprinceton.org

Event Title: Voices Chorale NJ and the Trenton Children’s Chorus Present: "Sing Out, My Soul!"

Date & Time: December, 14 at 4pm

Location: Trinity Church

Join us for a joyful celebration of the holiday season as talented performers come together for “Sing Out, My Soul!” presented by Voices Chorale NJ in collaboration with the Trenton Children’s Chorus.
The program features Vivaldi's masterful Gloria accompanied by a chamber ensemble, as well as contemporary choral compositions and arrangements that invoke the many moods of the holiday season.  It's sure to delight attendees as they celebrate this season of increased community and connection!
The Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, is an ever-popular favorite with audiences since its writing over 300 years ago. Voices Chorale is honored and excited to be joined by members of the acclaimed Capital Harmony Works’ Trenton Children’s Chorus as this Christmas story is depicted through Vivaldi’s masterful musical imagery.
The program then fast-forwards through the centuries, presenting old and new texts set to music by contemporary composers, from a heartfelt Hanukkah prayer to a song of rejoicing in Latin (Gaudete!). As a special touch, the audience is treated to side-by-side contrasting musical settings of the same texts to underscore their beauty through different musical prisms.
With the combined groups “singing out” together in “Sing Out, My Soul!” by Marques Garrett, there is truly something for everyone. Don’t miss this uplifting experience!
Tickets and information are available at www.VoicesChoraleNJ.org.

For more information, contact Event Coordinator Linda Silber: LindaFSilber@gmail.com