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Rector’s Reflections

That’s what we do: we love in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus

Christ and we share that love to all we meet and know. We grow our

own spirituality, our connection with God, our growth in faith, AND we

grow the Church by sharing the Good News of Jesus. We serve. We go

out into the world proclaiming the love and compassion of Jesus Christ

in a wide variety of ways, feeding the poor, caring for the lost and

providing solace for those in need of it. Really, it’s quite simple and like

many simple things, it’s also quite profound. It’s our life, together and

individually. Praise to God!

This church is our home, the place we come to be fed and cared for. We,

in turn, go out to feed and care for this world in real and significant

ways. Your pledge allows us to continue in this work; we quite simply

cannot do it without you. As we get ready to wind up our annual pledge

drive, I once again ask you to consider your financial support of this

wonderful place. Be generous, be cheerful about it (as St. Paul says),

and most of all, join me in being thankful for this home, Church of the

Holy Trinity in Lincoln, Nebraska.

~ Rev. Susanna+

Church of the Holy Trinity November 2016

Holy Trinity Times

Coming This Month

11.6 Love. Grow. Serve. Luncheon and silent auction. After the 10:30 am service

11.20 Sunday Funday 4 pm in the parish hall All families welcomed!

11.23 Thanksgiving Eve Joint Worship Service 7:00 pm with our Lutheran friends at their “house” First Lutheran on 70th St. just

south of A St. 11.24 Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck 2 pm Parish Hall Bring a dish to share. Turkey provided.

Church of the Holy Trinity

6001 A St. Lincoln, NE 68510

402-488-7139 www.holytrinitylincoln.com

email: holytrinity10@yahoo.com

Mark Your

Calendar

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From the Church Register Deaths

~Charles Wahl October 6, 2016

~Mary Jean Andrews October 6, 2016

May light perpetual shine upon them.

November Birthdays

1 Carolyn Campbell

2 Nancy Stara

3 Lee Horeis

4 Emily Gasper

8 Ann Wahl

9 LeRoy Seng

10 Lynn Bahm

10 Matthew Ludwig

11 Janet Gasper

12 Edith Halvorsen

13 Ayak Ayiu

14 Patricia Butler

14 Nicole Sherer

15 Landon Blair

15 Nancy Youngman

17 Danielle Kahler

17 Mary Lu Long

18 Jack Davis

18 Lonny Zwickle

21 Matiop Atem

21 Diane Oldfather

21 Sheppard Perkins

23 Dan Coffman

23 Luke Long

26 Ella Harmon

26 Mary Alice Trimble

29 Larry Parkhurst

If your birthday is not on our list, please call the church office and we’ll be happy to add you.

Office Hours

Mon.-Fri. 9:00am –1:00pm

Closed Thursday & Friday, Nov. 23–24 for

Thanksgiving Break.

Closed on LPS declared weather days

In case of an emergency please contact Rev. Susanna

402-405-1757.

Winter Snow Policy The Parish Office will be closed when

Lincoln Public Schools are closed due to

winter weather. We may also open late if

the snow has not been scooped in the

church parking lot and it is too deep to drive

in safely. If you are stopping by the church for 10-

15 minutes during the week, you are welcome to

park in the south circle drive…Ice skates optional!

Email change!! Please use

holytrinity10@yahoo.com when emailing the office. The previous

email address, church@holytrinitylincoln.com is no

longer in service. Thank you!

Holy Trinity Times Deadline Reminder Newsletter articles are

due the 20th of each month. Please

email your article to the office at

holytrinity10@yahoo.com.

Weekday Parking @ Holy Trinity

During the school year, we rent out

parking spaces to the students of

Pius XI High School. If you are

here on a weekday, you will see lots

of cars. There is ALWAYS space

for you; we just ask that you park in

an unnumbered spot on the south

side of both lots.

Those with Church Keys… Thank you for continuing to

check in with the office when you

come to the church! Even if it’s for

a second! You may also call from

the kitchen phone.

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Meeting Scheduling As a reminder, a Building Use Form

must be completed and returned to

the office as soon as possible to

verify the space you wish to use is

available. Forms are required for all

meetings, classes, practices, and

events held in the building. Building Use Forms are

located in the church office or you may print them

from www.holytrinitylincoln.com -- click on “Links

and Resources.”

Liturgical Kalendars This year, we have a limited

supply of 2017 Liturgical

Kalendars ready to purchase for

$2.50. If you would like to

purchase an extra one for your

committee or home use, they will be located in the

office workroom. The extra Kalendars cost $2.50

each.

End of the Year Stock Gift Reminder If you are giving a gift of stock or wish

to wire transfer funds to the church,

please call Church Treasurer Dick

Cumming, 402-488-8556. Our bank

requires completed authorization forms

before your transaction can be deposited to our

account. Thank you.

Daylight Savings: Set your clocks back on November 6th! Fall Back!!

Not able to attend services? Not to worry, we’ll bring church to you! Holy Eucharist is available to people who are in nursing home facilities or are homebound.

Please request a Eucharistic Visitor by calling the parish office at 402-488-7139.

An Invitation to our All Saints Luncheon and Silent Auction Sunday, November 6 after the 10:30 am service

Join us for our annual celebration lunch on Sunday, November 6. We will conclude our month

of fundraising with a distinctly Nebraskan lunch of chili and cinnamon rolls. Everyone is

welcome! We will be highlighting your pots of goodies too, in the silent auction you have all

worked so hard on, painting and filling pots. All funds will go to the operation of this great

place we call our spiritual home!

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On Tuesday, November 8, Church of the Holy Trinity invites you to a time of

prayer and reflection. This is an opportunity to quiet ourselves and to offer our

prayers for this time in our country, a completely non-partisan time with no

discussion of candidates, campaigns or issues.

The church will be open from 8 am until 6 pm, with prayer services

throughout the day. Join us for any part of this day of silence and prayer during this

noisy campaign season, and please feel free to invite your friends and family. Let

us pray for this nation together.

Prayer Services

Morning Prayer 8:00 am

Holy Eucharist Noon

Evening Prayer 5 pm

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Now let’s fill those beautiful Flowerpots! All the decorated flower pots are on display in the foyer; we have a lot of creative people here! Now we are

ready for phase 2! Now it’s time to fill those flowerpots with goodies for the auction at the luncheon

celebrating our Pledge Drive. You are invited to tag a pot and then you may fill the flower pot(s) of your

choice. (There will be samples on the table of possible ideas.) Please write your name on the paper provided

and place it inside your selected flowerpot. We will be setting up the auction display on Nov. 5th. We hope all

of the pots have been filled by then. By November 6th

these flowerpots will be ready for the Silent Auction with

all proceeds going to the general fund of the parish.

Adult Forum:

The Jesus Fatwah

9:15 am in the Parish Hall

Resumes November 13- November 27 Much of what passes as information about Islam is weed-like disinformation

rooted in stereotype and watered by fear. In The Jesus Fatwah, Islamic and

Christian scholars offer reliable information about what Muslims believe, how they

live out their faith, and how we all can be about building relationships across the

lines of faith. Featuring seventeen Islamic and Christian scholars, including:

Hans Küng ( Islam: Past, Present and Future)

Brian McLaren (Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?)

Eboo Patel (Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim)

Stephen Prothero (God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their

Differences Matter)

Feisal Abdul Rauf (What's Right with Islam Is What's Right with America)

St. Elizabeth’s Guild Luncheon

November 8, 12:30 Everyone is welcome to attend the St. Elizabeth’s Guild regular luncheon meeting on Tuesday November 8, 2016 at 12:30 (after Holy Eucharist). Please join us for lunch provided by the co-hostesses, Marlene Perkins and Diane Krueger. If you know that you are planning to attend the lunch, there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer.

Prayer Shawl Ministry:

~ Next meeting November 8th

at 1 pm We meet throughout the year at 1:00 P.M. in the Memorial Room on the 2

nd

Tuesdays of every month. Do you have some embroidery or a quilt block you'd like

to catch up on? Bring whatever you may be creating and join us for stitching

together a community of prayer and thanksgiving. Questions: Sue Fenster 402-483-

5327.

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5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner!! ~ A Night of Food, Friends and Fun ~

Friday, November 11, 5 to 7pm

Come one, come all to our fabulous spaghetti dinner. Homemade vegetarian and

meat sauce from garden fresh produce will be served. Add great company and you

have the perfect recipe for a terrific night! And let’s open our doors wide to share

the fun. Who will you invite to our Night of Food, Friends and Fun?

Purchase your tickets now or at the door:

Adult: $8; Ages 5-12: $5; Under 5: Free; Family$20

Attention Youth Bells:

There will be no youth bells practice on Sunday, November 13th.

Practice will be held on Wednesday, November 16th at 5:30pm.

Family Sunday Funday! November 20 @ 4 pm, Parish Hall

Bring the kids and we’ll be doing something very special to celebrate

Thanksgiving. Big, messy and super fun!! And of course, plan on a fun

and yummy snack! Finally we join in a little prayer service where we can

give thanks to God for all our blessings!

Thanksgiving Eve Prayers and Pie

Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th Street

Let’s join with our neighbors at First Lutheran for a special Thanksgiving

Eve Service at their church. We have so much to be thankful for as we remember the source of all our blessings, the

grace of God. And when our prayers are over, we have been invited to stay for pie. Another good reason for

prayers of thanksgiving!

Holy Trinity Shared Dish Thanksgiving Dinner

2 pm Thursday, November 24th You are invited to have Thanksgiving dinner here at your spiritual home! Turkey will be cooked

and waiting for you; you bring all the side dishes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin

pies, rolls, sweet potato casserole, whatever your favorite dish to share is! And all your friends, of

course! We will join together after to do the dishes together as you would at home. Sign up sheet

in the foyer and last minute additions always welcome.

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Holy Trinity Book Review Wow, God by Sister Francis Clare

New Leaf Press, 1975 Paperback 189 pp. Reduced price: $8.95

After 25 years of service as a Catholic nun, Sister Francis Clare became deeply discouraged. When she

came to the point of leaving the sisterhood, she attended a Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Convention

where, after hearing a talk on Catholic Pentecostals, she became baptized in the Holy Spirit and emerged a

totally new person, taking up the charismatic, even speaking in tongues.

Once again happy, and still a Catholic nun, she travels much, working with people of all denominations, healing

and bringing people closer to God.

Yes, I would say that Wow, God is quite a “Wow!” of a read. ~ Reviewed by Marilyn Dorf

Update on the Exercise Class

August was our 8th

anniversary at Holy Trinity! Exercise class is a blessing for all

of us. Thank you for the wonderful facilities! We continue to contribute money

from the donations that come in from those who attend class. The camaraderie is

lovely and we are maintaining our mobility and flexibility! An “offshoot’ of

exercise class meets at Grata for tacos. They are taking a field trip back east to see

the fall colors! Feel free to join us, any time! Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays, 9:30 to 11a.m. Contact me if you have questions:

cgrosh@windstream.net or 402-486-3259.

Barcodes, UPCs & Box Tops: Oh, My! Please continue to collect and trim “Best Choice” brand

barcodes, “Box Tops for Education”, and “Labels For

Education”. We are collecting them for Clinton Elementary School and receive money for each label and top

collected. Many thanks from St. Elizabeth Guild. NOTE: Please collet and trim the entire label/box top as we

won’t get credit for partial pieces. Please see the collection boxes in the foyer for examples.

New 2017 Calendars Wanted Is your mailbox full of free calendars this year? St. Elizabeth Guild is collecting 2016

calendars to give to The People’s City Mission again this year. The calendars are given at

Christmas-time as a gift for their homeless clients. So instead of throwing away those

extra calendars, bring them to church and help make someone’s day a little brighter! A

collection box will be in the Foyer through Sunday, December 11.

St. Monica's Elves Thanks to all of you who donated items from your summer vacation travels.

We especially need “treats” like lipstick, perfume samples, etc. We will

continue to accept items for Christmas Outreach through the end of

November. For health/safety reasons, only un-expired and un-opened

items will be accepted. Questions? Call Linda Cumming, 402-488-8556.

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Christmas Social Coming!

Saturday, Dec 3rd

1 pm in the Parish Hall – RSVP now

Come and be charmed by our children's bell choir.

Come and be delighted by The Lugnuts, Bill Krueger's ukulele group.

Come and be refreshed with fellowship, food, and festive table settings.

Fun childcare will be provided. Sign up sheet is in the foyer or call Diane Krueger 610-533-2406.

The Holy Trinity Giving Cart ~ Feeding the hungry!

As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, generally there is an increase in requests for

food assistance. Thank you for your generous donations. If you cannot shop but wish to

help, please write your check to Holy Trinity with “Food Cart” on the memo line and

leave it in the offering plate or drop it by the church office.

Items Especially Needed:

Chili, SPAM, Vegetable & Cream Soups, Spaghetti Sauce, Rice, Mac & Cheese, Canned

Vegetables, Tomato Sauce (15 oz. cans), Canned Fruit, Fruit Juices, Instant Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Sugar,

Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Cake Mixes, Cookies, Toothpaste and Toothbrushes, Toilet Paper.

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Brooms Make Great Gifts!

Community Ministry is selling Quin Works Famous Brooms!

These are made of 100% broom corn and make great Christmas gifts!

Get them before they are gone!!

Please see Darlene to purchase yours today!

Everyone can use a new broom!

Words to Ponder: On Ongoing Scriptural Exploration Group Wednesdays at 9:00 am in the Memorial Room (Conf. room) The Bible is not just another dry dusty book; it is the story of our salvation and as disciples

and followers of Jesus Christ we find hope and life in the scriptures and stories. Join us on for

our lively and spirited discussion of the upcoming weeks Holy Scripture reading. Coffee

provided!

Special Thanks this month to:

Dana Visger, who is heading up our lunch effort for the pledge drive conclusion

and then will immediately head into the Spaghetti Dinner!!

The Vestry who have been hard at work on raising money for our parish through

the pledge campaign and the spaghetti dinner.

Jane Janesch and Sue Everett for all the awesome pots and for the fabulous pot

silent auction coming up at the celebration luncheon in November!

Bill Waddell for endless hours re-blacking and repairing the driveways.

All of you who provided wonderful receptions as we celebrated the lives of Mary Jean and Chuck.

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Remembering Loved Ones at Christmas

During this Advent season and as we anticipate the joy of Christmas, consider remembering and celebrating your loved ones on Christmas through a gift of flowers. Your donation for flowers may be in any amount. If you wish to make a gift, please provide the information below no later than Sunday, December 18, the last Sunday in Advent, so that an inscription may be placed in the Christmas service bulletin: 1. Is your gift in: (a)_____celebration (b)___ thanksgiving (c) ____memory 2. Print Name of Person(s) you are honoring (include first and last name but no titles): _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. Print Name(s) of those making gift (include first and last name but no titles): ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 4. Please make your check payable to The Church of the Holy Trinity-Episcopal and note in the memo line that your gift is for “Christmas Flowers.” Mail your check and this completed form to: Church of the Holy Trinity, Attention: Nancy Stara, 6001 A Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Stara at 402-489-0739.

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Church of the Holy Trinity

Vestry Minutes

October 10, 2016

Our mission is to be an open and welcoming Christian community

following the path of God’s teaching and love, respecting the worth and dignity of all people

in our dedication to service and ministry.

Present: Rev. Susanna DesMarais; Dana Visger, Senior Warden; Darlene Percival, Junior Warden; Sally Bates,

Terry Edwards, Sue Everett, Jane Janesch, Mike Robotham, John Streedbeck, Bill Waddell, and Corey

Wasserburger, Clerk.

Absent: Jacob Manyang.

Guests: Ann Wahl

Opening prayer John Streedbeck

Reflection ~ Rev. Susanna

Approval of September minutes. The September Minutes were amended to add that it was decided to serve soup

at the fall pledge luncheon. Sue moved to approve the amended minutes. Jane seconded. Motion carried.

Rector’s Report Rev. Susanna

Annual Council wrap up

o Rev. Susanna thanked everyone for all of the work that went into the preparation and execution

of Annual Council. There were many compliments from those in attendance. The church looked

wonderful and the services were excellent.

o Delegates were elected for the National Meeting in Austin, Texas.

o There was a recommendation adopted that Nebraska Episcopal Churches be declared gun-free

zones and that events be held around National Gun Violence Day.

o Next year’s Annual Council will be held in North Platte, Nebraska.

Fall Pledge

o Rev. Susanna reported that she expects to get the pledge letters out in the next week.

Robert Northrop’s IRA

o Rev. Susanna reported that the sub-committee has been formed to discuss the funds from Robert

Northrop’s IRA; however, the committee has not yet met.

Sign gift

o Rev. Susanna reported that a parishioner offered to donate $10,000 as a beginning gift toward the

purchase of a new, electronic sign.

New vestry member prospects

o Rev. Susanna reported that Bill Waddell, Sue Everett and Mike Robotham will term-out at the

beginning of next year. She asked that vestry members consider individuals who may be willing

to serve.

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Budget Committee

o Rev. Susanna reported that the budget committee will meet on October 24, 2016 to complete

work on the 2nd

half of the budget-setting proposal for 2017.

Senior Warden’s Report Dana Visger

Spaghetti Dinner

o Dana reported that he has received a donation for hamburger and sausage. He still needs 2

pounds each of hamburger and sausage, plus zucinni, yellow squash and garlic bread. He plans to

put out a sign-up sheet next week for the feed.

o Rev. Susanna asked whether we planned to pass out tickets to the schools and whether we would

pass out tickets to attendees of the 1:30 service. Jane asked how we would invite the fire

department and police department. Darlene suggested dropping off tickets at the fire department

and calling the police department.

Soup Preparation

o Dana scheduled the preparation for soup for the Fall Pledge celebration on Saturday, October 29,

2016, at 2:00 p.m.

Junior Warden’s report Darlene Percival

Darelene reported that we will need to have a “raking” day to clean-up leaves sometime in the future.

Darlene also reported that the window guys will be here in November and that the roof guys expect to be

here in the next couple of weeks.

Treasurer’s Report Monthly treasurer’s report

Other business None

Closing prayer John Streedbeck

Next meeting: November 14, 2016

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Serving In November

Sunday, Nov. 6 Set your clocks back!

Sunday, Nov. 13

Sunday, Nov. 20

Sunday, Nov. 27

Altar Guild Sherry Kent

Cynthia Martinez

Sherry Kent

Cynthia Martinez

Sue Everett

Angee Dostal

Sue Everett

Angee Dostal

Tellers Susan Everett

Terry Edwards

Jane Janesch

Mike Robotham

Jacob Manyang

Darlene Percival

John Streedbeck

Corey Wasserburger

8:00 AM

Greeters Jim & Liz Carney Lee & Jann Horeis Roxane Graham

Marilyn Wright

Gina Fountain

Ann Wahl

Lector Nancy Coffman

Bob Hillyer

Jack Campbell Brick Paulson

Chalice Bearer Jack Campbell

Bob Hillyer Bob Hillyer Marcia White

10:30 AM

Greeters Scott & Angee Dostal Sally Bates

Pat Sim

Ann Kansier

Darlene Percival

Darlene Percival

Ushers Richard & Sue Spencer O’Keefe Family Dickinson Family Dostal Family

Lector Bob Halvorsen

Mary Lu Long

Darlene Percival

Bob Halvorsen

Jane Hanson

Sue Spencer

Sheppard Perkins

Sally Bates

Chalice Bearer George McCabe

Mary Lu Long

Darlene Percival

George McCabe

Dana Visger

Jane Hanson

David Bloomquist

Sue Everett