Save these dates!
2010 Lent Programs and Activities
Whether you're new or a longtimer at Trinity, be sure to pick up a copy of the Lent flier in the back of the church or in the Cloister Room and take note of the many special classes and experiences we are offering during this season. Read more about Lent programs and activities and Welcome Classes.
PREP for Parents Lunch and Conversation
Sunday, March 7
We gather after the 10:15 service in the St. Richard's cafeteria for lunch. Child care is available during the conversation. The topi is "G-rated Bible Stories," strategies for introducing children to stories that inspoire without confusing or frightening. We also talk about approaches for dealing with some of the more challenging stories of the Bible. To register, call or e-mail Rev. Grace at (317) 657-8338 or gburton-edwards@StRichardsSchool.org. A $5 donation per family is recommended for the meal.
2010 Regalia, the official kick-off to St. Richard's School's 50th Celebration
Monday, March 8
This year, the Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Indianapolis serves as the setting for silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing the night away. As our premier fundraising event, and a St. Richard's tradition, please mark this date on your calendar so that we can all show our support and commitment to the students of St. Richard's School. To donate an item or attend the event, please contact Michelle Rhodes (mrhodes@StRichardsSchool.org) by Feb. 15.
Diocesan-wide Weekend Retreat at Waycross
Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 21
There will be activities for all ages, with adults hearing from the Very Rev. Robert Giannini, our diocesan canon theologian, and Waycross staff providing activities for children and youth. Individuals and couples with children stay together overnight and have various activities from which to choose during program times, some of which will be cross-generational. Individuals over 18 can reserve private rooms for the weekend. Contact Waycross or the Rev. Canon Bruce Gray for more information.
Green Team recruiting for Spades Park clean-up day
Sunday, March 21, Fortune Room
The Green Team will be set up to recruit volunteers for a Spades Park clean-up day April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The project involves removing invasive plants and planting native plants to create a bird sanctuary. Watch for more details. The team is also selling green shopping bags. Learn how you can be a part of the interchurch alliance of green teams and the diocesan earth stewardship committee.
Meal for "Prayer and the News" multi-parish Lenten Series event
Thursday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.
Trinity Women are making chili for the meal before this 2010 Lenten Series event. Trinity parishioners, please help by providing salads (last names A-M) and bread (last names N-Z).
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Gourmet chili starter for sale
Treat yourself to a pint or two of gourmet chili starter prepared by St. Ursula's Guild. Add your favorite ingredients: diced tomatoes, chili or kidney beans, spaghetti. For a really quick dinner, pour some into an individual-size bag of Fritos, top with extra onions, cheddar cheese and a spoonful of sour cream. Eat it right out the bag! No dirty dishes. The cost is $4/pint and all proceeds benefit the Trinity library. The chili is for sale after both services each Sunday. During the week, purchase it from the kitchen staff.
St. Richard's School Reports Available Online
Patricia Swenson, Head of St. Richard's School, encourages Trinity parishioners to view two reports on the St. Richard's Web site: The 2008-2009 Annual Report and the Jan. 27, 2009, State of the School Report.
Needlepointers Needed!
Cassie Marshall and Margi Jahns are looking for anyone who can help them needlepoint a simple, one-color background for kneelers at the healing benches. They want to finish the project in the next couple of months. Interested? Call Cassie at (317) 722-1178 or e-mail her at cassiemarshall@gmail.com.
Prayer Cards
If you would like to remember friends or loved ones in our weekly prayers, please submit their names and your contact information on the prayer cards located in the pews, at the Welcome Desk at the front door of the church, and in the Cloister Room. Names are kept on the list for two weeks, at which time they will be automatically removed. If you wish to extend the cycle of prayer, please submit your request again. And please, we ask that you fill out the card completely and legibly so that we can correctly honor your request.
