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Welcome to

Trinity Episcopal

Church

Bend, OR

Trinity Hall

469 NW Wall St

St. Helens Hall

231 NW Idaho Ave

Services

8:00 AM Sunday

Rite I or Rite II

9:15 AM Sunday

Adult Forum

in Brooks Hall

10:15 AM Sunday

Rite II

Coffee and Conversa%on

follows in Brooks Hall

12 Noon Wednesday

Rite II

Parish Office

541-382-5542

Hours: 9-5 M-F

www.TrinityBend.org

[email protected]

The weekday

entrance for Trinity Hall

is the west entrance on

St. Helens Place. Please

use this door so we are

aware of your presence in

the building. Thank you!

Trumpet Ar'cles

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Why so blue?Why so blue?Why so blue?Why so blue? December 2018December 2018December 2018December 2018 Every year, someone asks about the blue candles we use for the Advent Wreath. It’s a

good ques%on to re-visit from %me to %me, so …

Anglican inheritance

The pa:ern of using certain liturgical colors to mark different seasons of the church

year was not always so uniformly followed prior to the 19th century. Throughout the

Middle Ages, different churches u%lized a great variety in color schemes. The Roman

Catholic Church prescribed the system of colors that most of us accept as norma%ve in

1570, but it didn’t take hold un%l the later 1800s (and later s%ll in the United States).

The use of dark blue for Advent is traced back (perhaps erroneously) to what is called

“Sarum Usage” (the liturgical prac%ces of Salisbury Cathedral, in England). Many

Episcopal churches use blue for Advent to affirm a dis%nct Anglican heritage.

The color purple

All the same, most of us grew up with purple, not blue, for Advent. Purple was also used

in Lent. And we learned that the reason to use purple for both Lent and Advent was

that they were both peniten%al seasons. Advent, in fact, was oEen described as a “mini-

Lent” — a %me to prepare for the holy days of Christmas with fas%ng and penitence.

The color blue

But when we see blue as the color of Advent (as we will if we no%ce the vestments and

three of the four candles in our Advent Wreath), I think we are encouraged to conceive

of Advent differently that we did when we were younger.

Like Lent, Advent is a solemn season, but not somber. It’s

significant that blue is the color tradi%onally associated

with Mary, the mother of Jesus. She is the key figure of

Advent. As such, she “colors” the whole season.

And she who bore Jesus s%ll gives us the example worth

emula%ng. The ancient Greeks called her Theotokos,

literally “God-Bearer.” Mary made room for the birth of

God into her/our world.

In this context, her blue might suggest we follow her example of being available to God.

In this season, we are encouraged to make room for God to be born into our world, as

we an%cipate the great joy to come. And, so, may your celebra%on of Advent this year

be filled with all the colors of the season.

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Junior Warden’s Report Junior Warden’s Report Junior Warden’s Report Junior Warden’s Report Karen Hauswald

When I think of Advent and the secular Christmas season,

one word comes to mind. EMBRACE!!!! Embrace all the

blessings God has given us in this season and every day.

Embrace our church community which enables us to have

a place of worship that is filled with peace, compassion,

friendship and talent.

We are blessed with Jed who leads and teaches us, along

with our staff who keeps this church running and strong.

A recent example of our strong church community effort was the fantas%c

Consecra%on Brunch followed by an equally fantas%c Newcomer’s Brunch,

which we all enjoyed. What celebra%ons!!

Buildings and Grounds had great fun cuMng down three Christmas trees for St.

Helen’s Hall this Advent season. They were donated again this year by Chris

Johnson of Shanda Asset Management.

Other areas of involvement:

• Iden%fied long range capital improvements

• Improved Family Kitchen windows

• Extensive research was done to improve condi%ons during the winter

season on our campus

• Supported the Disaster Preparedness Plan

• Assisted in keeping our landscape a:rac%ve

• Currently solving ligh%ng issues with our stained glass windows

• Organized old and new building plans

• Improved and added emergency exit maps

The Vestry is another important part of our church. I have so enjoyed serving

as Junior Warden. The support I receive from our church community is a huge

help to me. That and the strong Buildings and Grounds Commi:ee made this

opportunity to serve our church and God a very rewarding %me in my life. Of

course Jed and Joan Wellman guided and supported me the whole way. I

encourage you to welcome opportuni%es to serve God and our church

community. You will receive back far more than you give.

Embrace and reflect on this season!

KarenKarenKarenKaren

Contact UsContact UsContact UsContact Us Jed Holdorph, Rector

(541) 382-5542

[email protected]

Your VestryYour VestryYour VestryYour Vestry Joan Wellman, Senior Warden

(541) 408-5435

[email protected]

Karen Hauswald, Junior Warden

(540)272-3388

[email protected]

James Allen

(541) 350-0218

[email protected]

Jeanne/e Beeger

(541) 728-0692

jeanne:[email protected]

Chris Bell

(971) 645-3595

[email protected]

Suzanne Brady

(615) 739-0260

[email protected]

Cathy Ann Douglass

(503) 757-3908

[email protected]

Julie Lear

(541) 389-2490

[email protected]

Jennifer MacHaffie

(541) 788-3451

[email protected]

Mark Welch

(541) 322-6981

[email protected]

Donna Young

(541) 330-9544

[email protected]

Bill Brisson, Treasurer

(541) 647-9989

[email protected]

Judy Warren, Clerk of the Vestry

(541) 639-4111

[email protected]

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Consecration/Celebration SundayConsecration/Celebration SundayConsecration/Celebration SundayConsecration/Celebration Sunday

On Sunday, November 4, we celebrated our common life together. Liturgically, it was All Saint’s Sunday, so that made

it a celebra%on of our life within the vast Communion of Saints. And here at Trinity, it was also the culmina%on of our

annual stewardship appeal.

We welcomed the Right Reverend Michael Hanley, bishop of the Diocese of (Western) Oregon, as our guest preacher

that day. He was a wonderful addi%on to our wonderful celebra%on.

At the conclusion of Bishop Hanley’s sermon, he invited members of the congrega%on to offer “es%mate of giving”

cards. We don’t have numbers to report yet, as we wait to hear back from more members of the congrega%on —

including those who were not able to be with us that Sunday. If you’d like to offer your pledge of financial support, we

will have cards available at church on Sunday mornings and/or from the church office.

Celebra'on brunch

Following each of the morning services, we invited everyone to a celebratory brunch over in

St. Helens Hall. Paula Pyron worked with a terrific team to organize the celebra%on. Thanks

to her and her team. And thanks to those who pitched in aEerwards to sort out the tables

and chairs. (Many hands make light work!)

We are blessed by the life we share here at Trinity, and by the many ways the people of

Trinity con%nue to support the life and ministry of our congrega%on. Thank you, one and all.

Based on IRS regula%ons, Trinity asks that all contribu%ons intended for 2018 be postmarked or received at Trinity

Episcopal Church by Monday, December 31. The parish offices will be closing at noon, so plan to bring all last minute

contribu%ons before then.

Due to distribu%on services by the US Postal Service, some postmarks are 2-4 days aEer mailing. It has been suggested

that people who wait un%l the last minute should get their mail hand postmarked at the local post office to ensure the

end-of-year date. (Please note: In previous years, the Post Office has also shortened hours of service on near New

Year’s Eve.)

Contribu%ons for 2018 either received or postmarked aEer December 31st will be recorded as 2018 pledge contribu-

%ons, but will appear on your 2019 Charitable Contribu%ons Statement. If you have ques%ons about your pledge bal-

ance, please contact Joan Wellman, our Contribu%ons Secretary, at 541- 408-5435 or contribu%[email protected].

Have you taken your Required Minimum Distribu'on yet for 2018?

If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a contribu%on to Trinity directly from your Tradi%onal IRA simply by instruc%ng

the plan administrator to make the transfer directly to Trinity as a Qualified Charitable Distribu%on (QCD). You are al-

lowed to transfer up to $100,000 a year to the chari%es of your choice.

Your giE will be transferred directly to Trinity and will not be reported as taxable income and will count toward your

minimal distribu%on requirements for 2018. Most important, of course, your generous support will help sustain the life

and ministry of this congrega%on. If you have ques%ons, please contact Joan Wellman (see above contact info.)

And for all of the ways you all support one another here at Trinity, thank you!

Important Notes on YearImportant Notes on YearImportant Notes on YearImportant Notes on Year----End Contributions!End Contributions!End Contributions!End Contributions! Joan Wellman

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Our labyrinth at Trinity is a replica of the labyrinth placed in the floor of Chartres

Cathedral around 1220. The labyrinth has only one path which leads you into the center

and out again. Some say that the labyrinth may be used as a means to touch our

sorrows and release our joys. The labyrinth may be considered an ancient tool for

medita%on and as a means to deeper reflec%on on your spiritual journey.

We invite you to experience the labyrinth here as a quiet center in the chao%c swirl of

the season. We’ll be set up in St. Helens Hall on Saturday, December 1 (10 am-2 pm),

and again on Sunday, December 2 (aEer morning worship un%l 1 pm).

Contacts: Donna Young at 541-977-1855 or Sue McWilliams at 541-419-2357.

This December, Second Sunday Cinema features a film based on the gospels. The Na�vity

Story, made in 2006, is the first film ever to hold its premier in the Va%can.

Although the film has had mixed reviews, it's a cinema%cally beau%ful story of an

interes%ng family in a %me of great stress.

The film stars Maori/Australian actress Keisha Castle-Hughes as Mary and Guatemalan-

born American actor Oscar Isaac as Joseph. It was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Does

it tell the Gospel story the way you would? Come, see, and share your opinion aEerwards.

The film shows on Sunday, December 9, at 6 pm, in St. Helen's Hall.

If you need a quiet break in the enforced gaiety of the holiday season, come and enjoy the free

popcorn and deep discussion with your fellow film buffs. (Hosted by Kake Huck, re%red film prof,

and Gaye Lawson.)

December is here and we are con%nuing with our busy %me!! We have had Trinity’s “Newcomers” brunch, which

celebrated our new church members. What a great success! Evelyn Poole helped out greatly, even though she was a

"Newcomer.” Julie Lear, Judy Inglis, Robin Perry, and Jan Schweizer made sure everyone had a delicious meal, along

with their crew of helpers. Jane Davis did a wonderful job of keeping things together and on %me! Thank you Jane!!!

Genie McBurne: recruited parishioners to answer ques%ons about Trinity's ministries.

We have a lot going on in December (and January), detailed in the following pages, including a “low key high tea” on

December 2, following Lessons and Carols, the annual St. Nicholas Dinner on December 6. We’ll also provide a small

feast for Trinity’s Choir on Christmas Eve (between the later services). And there’s the Epiphany Potluck in January!!

Coffee Hour

Jan Schweizer is the new lead for our ongoing coffee hour ministry. Please contact her if you’d like to help on Sunday

mornings. She can be reached by email @ [email protected] or call her at 360-901-8248.

Second Sunday Cinema Second Sunday Cinema Second Sunday Cinema Second Sunday Cinema ———— Sunday, December 9thSunday, December 9thSunday, December 9thSunday, December 9th Kake Huck

Hospitality Team NewsHospitality Team NewsHospitality Team NewsHospitality Team News Cathy Ann Douglass

Walk the Labyrinth Walk the Labyrinth Walk the Labyrinth Walk the Labyrinth ———— Saturday/Sunday, December 1Saturday/Sunday, December 1Saturday/Sunday, December 1Saturday/Sunday, December 1stststst/2/2/2/2ndndndnd Sue McWilliams

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�� A place of quiet, a refuge — Sunday mornings at 8 and 10:15 AM

Since the day after Halloween, the stores have been full of glittering lights and sparkling jingles. Our Sunday

morning services offer a refuge from the hubbub of commercial Christmas. And though we love our Christmas

carols as much as anybody, we’ll hold off for awhile here. Advent has its own beauty.

�� Other restful reprieves — Wednesdays at Noon

During the middle of the week, we have other options for those seeking a bit of perspective. Every Wednesday, at

noon, we celebrate the Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at Trinity. It’s a simple service, only 30 minutes long.

�� Christmas Tree/Tags — through Tuesday, December 18

Before the start of Advent, we’ll put up a Christmas Tree. In Brooks Hall. We invite members to take a “Christmas

Wish” tag from the tree and purchase a suggested gift. Working with the Salvation Army, we can make a local

child’s Christmas happier. (See page 9 for more information.)

�� Alternative Christmas — all through Advent (and beyond)

Our Alternative Christmas is an opportunity to balance the materialism of Christmas shopping craziness. We offer

Trinity members a way to make gifts to Episcopal Relief and Development, Family Kitchen, Cove/COPY, or Condega,

providing cards to give to friends and family about a gift made in their honor. (See p. 9 for more information.)

�� Gifts for the Christ Child — through Sunday, December 9

You can help provide local families with a much-appreciated Christmas

dinner. Working with Family Access Network, we’ll purchase gift cards to

allow families in need to buy the food they need and can use. (See p. 9 for

more information.)

�� An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols — Sunday, December 2

The origins of this service go back to English church celebrations. With hymns and anthems appropriate to the

season of Advent, along with ancient biblical stories, our 10:15 service will prepare our hearts for the Christmas

celebrations to come. Note: there will not be a sermon offered at this service.

�� St. Nicholas Dinner — Thursday, December 6 (to celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra)

This special evening has been a tradi�on at Trinity for many years. We are planning a candlelight dinner with

everyone, young and old, joining the fun. St. Nicholas will be sure to visit and there will be singing.

Please sign up to a;end the St. Nicholas Dinner (and choose your entrée). We ask those planning to a;end to

make a reserva�on no later than December 2nd.

�� Greening of the Church — Sunday, December 16

The “hanging of the greens” is an old English custom of adorning one’s home with evergreens and other festive

trappings for the holidays. After the last of our Advent services, we’ll follow the custom and do the same for our

church home. (See page 7 for more information.)

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First Sunday of Advent — Sunday, December 2

According to the Church calendar, Advent is the start of a new year. And to get the new year off to a good start, we’ll

have a party during our coffee hour at Trinity as we wish everyone a “Happy New Year”!

For much of the coming liturgical year, we’ll be reading from the Gospel according to Luke on Sunday mornings. Insofar

as each of the four gospel accounts have varia%ons in their perspec%ves and points of emphasis, it may be helpful to

know what to listen for. As an aid in that effort, the Sunday forum (in Brooks Hall between the morning services) on

this first Sunday of the year will offer an introduc%on to Luke.

An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols — Sunday, December 2 @ 10:15 AM

The origins of this service go back to English church celebrations. This service of

magnificent song and moving readings from the Holy Scripture are offered here

as a spiritual oasis in the midst of the busy holiday hubbub.

The emphasis of an Advent service of Lessons and Carols is on hope, an%cipa%on,

expecta%on, and renewal of the self in prepara%on for the celebra%on of Christmas.

Christmas carols are not typically included for this Advent service.

And an English tea follows the morning liturgy … what we’re calling a low-key high tea. A perfect note for the day!

St. Nicholas Dinner — Thursday, December 6 @ 4:30 PM (Dinner at 5:30 PM)

December 6 is the Feast of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra (located in present-day

Turkey). This 4th-century bishop is remembered across the world for his care for

children and acts of generosity. And it’s his memory that gave rise to our modern-

day Santa Claus.

At Trinity, we’ve celebrated this feast with a special evening for many, many

years. This year’s celebra%on promises to be a wonderful evening together in that

same tradi%on.

Please sign up to a:end this year’s St. Nicholas Dinner and choose your entree. We’ll have a signup sheet in the back

of the sanctuary and in Brooks Hall before or aEer the service you a:end. If you are unable to a:end the services in

the next couple weeks you may call Jan in the church office or Julie Lear at 541-389-2490. Please make your reserva%on

by Sunday, December 2.

We’ll gather in the downstairs classroom at Trinity for a social %me, star%ng at 4:30 pm, then dinner served at 5:30

upstairs in Brooks Hall. A lovely meal will be served to you and you only need to bring yourselves. We are planning a

lovely dinner together for one and all, young and old, to enjoy. And yes St. Nicholas, of course, will be sure to visit. And

there will be singing and much merry-making for all!!

Greening of the Church — Sunday, December 16

The “hanging of the greens” is an old English custom of adorning one’s home with ever-

greens and other fes%ve trappings for the holidays. AEer our morning liturgy on the third

Sunday of Advent here at Trinity, we’ll start geMng our church home ready for Christmas.

(It’s a bit premature, perhaps, but …)

Members of the Altar Guild will direct the efforts of young and old, tall and small. Working

together, we’ll enjoy fellowship and good fun, perhaps along with music for the season and

maybe even some hot cocoa!

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Advent begins on Sunday, December 2. For many, it is a delicious season of the year. It can be delighYully counter-

cultural (an an%dote to crass commercialism elsewhere).

Lots of ac%vi%es and offerings for the season at Trinity are described in this month’s issue of the newsle:er. We hope

you’ll find something here to help you relish these deep and rich days of the season. In addi%on to parish events (some

of which are described on the previous page), there are other ways to celebrate the season where/whenever you

choose, including:

Advent Calendars

An Advent Calendar is much more than a way to count down the shopping days ‘%l

Christmas. Our church publishers offer “Slow down. Quiet. It’s Advent!” as a gentle –

and fun – way to be reminded of the true meaning of the season.

This Advent poster, illustrated by priest/ar%st Jay Sidebotham, offers sugges%ons for

marking each day of Advent, a simple act to do, an invita%on to read from the Bible or

reflect on a poem. And you can color in the squares day by day (and maybe return

your calendar for others to enjoy during the 12 Days of Christmas).

These calendars will be available at church on Sunday mornings or from the church

office.

#AdventWord 2018

As an alterna%ve to a physical Advent Calendar, Virginia Theological Seminary invites you to join them in a daily

devo%on. You can subscribe to an electronic calendar @ h:p://www.adventword.org.

A new reflec%on on a word appropriate for the season will arrive in your email inbox

each day, offering you a moment of reflec%on and an invita%on to contemplate the

true meaning of Advent and the coming Christmas season.

Global Advent Calendar … and you!

In conjunc%on with “Advent Word” (see above), we’ll also be invited to “help

create a global calendar” for Advent again this year. Using today’s technologies,

par%cipants will be encouraged to (a) reflect on the daily Advent word in their

own context, (b) take a photo with their phone or tablet to as a reflec%on on that

word, and then (c) share their photos on social media (Twi:er or Instagram or

Facebook) to make our observance of Advent a global experience.

It’s a fascina%ng and innova%ve way to enlarge our experience of Advent. Many of those who tried it last year were

surprised at how profoundly moving an experience it was. (Updates will appear on our bulle%n board in Brooks Hall.)

An invita'on to the observance of a holy Advent

With so much going on during the weeks leading up to Christmas, it can be hard to know where to begin or end. To

help members of Trinity come up with an inten%onal observance of the season, these pages of our monthly newsle:er

pull together a list of some addi%onal ways for you to mark these days with one another here at Trinity and by giving of

yourselves to enhance the celebra%ons of others beyond our four walls.

These sugges%ons aren’t intended to be en%rely comprehensive. More informa%on will be available on Sunday

mornings during Advent. But we do hope the list will help you be careful in your own celebra%on of this holy season

of Advent.

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Trinity has a long history of providing for those who are in need in our community. We invite our parishioners to be

generous during the holidays — and, to that end, we offer some giving opportuni%es this Christmas. Pick something or

maybe give a li:le for everything, as your budget allows and/or your holiday spirit inspires.

GiHs for the Christ Child — food for families

Again this year we are partnering with the Family Access Network advocates to provide

Safeway food giE cards for distribu%on to their client families in the Redmond and the

Bend-LaPine school districts. This will allow a family to buy food they need and can use,

while preserving dignity and offering a choice of possibili%es to the recipients.

Please consider making a cash/check offering that will allow us to purchase the Safeway giE cards

at a discount. Make your check out to Trinity with “GiHs for the Christ Child” in the memo line.

Ques%ons: Judy Warren @ 541-639-4111.

Deadline: December 9 … so FAN can distribute the giE cards before the holiday recess.

Christmas Giving Tree — gi s for children

We’ve set up our Christmas Giving Tree in Brooks Hall. The tree is decorated with tags (and wish

list items for children on each of the tags) from the Salva%on Army. Let’s be sure that we respond

to each tag in order to help warm the hearts of those who need the items (though it will not be

necessary to buy every item on the tag).

AEer you have purchased your giEs, they should be returned to the tree (or the church office)

unwrapped.

Ques%ons: Julie Lear @ 541-389-2490.

Deadline: December 18 … to allow %me to get giEs to the kids for Christmas.

Alterna've Christmas — support for our parish-sponsored chari�es

Wondering what to give your friends and family for Christmas? Looking for a way to celebrate Christmas in a more

meaningful way? There is an alterna%ve way to celebrate Christmas!

Come and visit the Alterna%ve Christmas Table aEer either of the Sunday morning

services. You can make a dona%on and receive a card to send to your loved ones

leMng them know that you donated in their name.

Your dona%ons will benefit four chari%es that we have long believed in:

∗ Episcopal Relief and Development provides relief and aid to vic%ms of poverty and catastrophe in the US and

interna%onally. Especially in the aEermath of the recent devasta%ng fires in California, the work of ERD is cri%cal.

(GiEs in Advent, unless otherwise specified, will support ERD’s “Global Needs Fund.”)

∗ Condega Program supports children in Condega, Nicaragua by providing upgrades to their facili%es, school

uniforms, school supplies, and some staff funding.

∗ Cove/COPY Program provides summer camp scholarships for at risk children, especially those impacted by having

an incarcerated parent or caregiver. Last year we sent 43 campers to our diocesan church camp in Cove!

∗ Family Kitchen serves over 5,100 free meals to our homeless and less fortunate brothers and sisters each month

right here in St. Helens Hall.

Ques%ons: Marie Suhre @ 541-306-6043.

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As noted elsewhere in this newsle:er, we invite you to join the fun of geMng ready for Christmas at Trinity with the

annual “Greening of the Church” on Sunday, December 16. Before we get there, however, we’ll need to make sure we

have the greens we need.

If you would like to support our Christmas decora%ons, envelopes

will be available on Sunday mornings and from the church office

for you to use. If you send it in separately, please be especially

careful to specify “Christmas Flowers/Greens” on the memo line

of your check.

You can offer your giE as a memorial or thanksgiving, but we ask

that you print your inten%on clearly and legibly. Dedica%ons

should be received in the office by December 18th

in order to be

included in our Christmas bulle%ns.

Yesterday I sent several Christmas cards to people Sandy and I know in Condega. I found it difficult to write a Christmas

message given the current situa%on in Nicaragua.

What do you say to people whose country is in the midst of a poli%cal and economic meltdown?

How do you express the joy of Christmas when you are worried about their safety?

While some of us may be unhappy with the current poli%cal situa%on in the

United States, we s%ll feel safe. I can moan and groan at home and not worry

that my next door neighbor might hear me and report me to the police. My

friends in Nicaragua have to be careful what they say for fear of reprisals.

This Christmas is not a %me of peace and joy for the people of Nicaragua.

My Christmas message included a clear statement that we are looking

forward to our February visit to Condega. For eighteen years our church has

sent a delega%on to Condega. While Nicaragua is an extremely poor country

these eighteen years have been a %me of peace and a gradual improvement

in the economy. Now when the poli%cal and economic situa%on is in disarray

it is important that we send a clear message that we have not forgo:en them.

While not in my Christmas card, equally important is the money we will contribute to this rural economy. Through

your generosity we have over $27,000 available for projects in Condega. The only way we are comfortable funding

projects is to be on site, working with the people of Condega, to determine how our money can be most helpful. Our

money will give a small boost to an economy in shambles.

During this Advent Season, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, please take a moment to reflect on our good

fortune to live where we live and say a prayer of hope for our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua.

Christmas Flowers and Greens Christmas Flowers and Greens Christmas Flowers and Greens Christmas Flowers and Greens

Christmas Cards to CondegaChristmas Cards to CondegaChristmas Cards to CondegaChristmas Cards to Condega Rick Negus

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A big Thank You (!) goes to all of our church members that put efforts towards making this year’s bazaar a success.

Dona%ons of baked goods, craE items and all of your prayers made for a very profitable day!

There were so many people involved that it is impossible to thank you all individually. At the risk of missing someone,

here is the list of those who contributed: • Sewers

• Kni:ers

• Woodworkers

• Jewelry makers

• Gardeners

• Toy makers

• Cooks & Bakers

• Adver%sers who delivered posters and invited friends

• The set up and clean up teams

… who were absolutely amazing in the efforts and efficiency!!!

• Sales people

• and those behind the scenes who prayed that this event would be a success.

As a result of all of your hard work, the causes supported by our Outreach Program will be endowed over the next year

by the funds we raised.

This event was truly a group effort and an excellent example of all the good that can be accomplished when people

work together. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Trinity Holiday Bazaar and Bake SaleTrinity Holiday Bazaar and Bake SaleTrinity Holiday Bazaar and Bake SaleTrinity Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale Shirley Baxter & Adrienne Garrison

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Save the Date: Epiphany Potluck Save the Date: Epiphany Potluck Save the Date: Epiphany Potluck Save the Date: Epiphany Potluck ———— January 6thJanuary 6thJanuary 6thJanuary 6th Cathy Ann Douglass

Mark your 2019 calendar for the Epiphany potluck which will be held in Brooks Hall on January 6th at 5:00 PM.

Come and discover your own star and your word for the new year. Have a bite of King Cake and hear what last year’s

“winners” accomplished. It’s a great way to celebrate the season when we expect God to show up in our midst! Watch

the bulle%ns for more details.

This winter, groups all over our community will be reading White Fragility, by Robin Diangelo.

This will be the 4th annual series, sponsored by COCC, Trinity's Peace and Social Jus%ce Team,

and other community groups, observing the worldwide season of nonviolence and created to

aid us in reflec%ng personally on the challenge of racism in today's environment.

White Fragility helps us understand white guilt and awkwardness, how it protects racial

inequality and what we can do to engage more fully.

To enlighten our conversa%on, the author will be speaking at Central Oregon Community

College (COCC) the evening of January 30, and giving a workshop there on the morning of

January 31.

Books are available at a discount, for $12.80, by asking at the desk at Dudley's on Minnesota. There is no other cost for

par%cipa%ng.

Book Group at Trinity — beginning on Wednesday, January 16th

Our group at Trinity, facilitated by Betsy Warriner, will meet Wednesday aEernoons, 2:30-4 pm, for six weeks, from

January 16 through February 20.

If you are interested, please contact [email protected] (and if this %me doesn't work for you, please ask me

about the other groups). Come join our community reading, conversing, and learning opportunity.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season of celebra%on, remembrances,

and gra%tude for our abundance and life through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Thank you, members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry for your generous giEs of %me, resources,

and caring support to this Ministry in reaching out to touch those who are facing challenges

and could use some good cheer, a ray of hope, warmth, and comfort. Please SAVE THE DATE

- JANUARY 17 for our next gathering. Un%l then, please do keep on kniMng, crea%ng these

prayerful giEs of grace in our shawls! May we all have a blessed Holiday Season!

We have a wonderful assortment of shawls appropriate for both men and women ready for giving. If you know of

someone who might like this prayerful giE of support, please contact for more informa%on: Robyn Perry, 541-593-

7284, [email protected], or Anita Walker, 541-330-9171, [email protected].

Season of Nonviolence: Community Book ConversationsSeason of Nonviolence: Community Book ConversationsSeason of Nonviolence: Community Book ConversationsSeason of Nonviolence: Community Book Conversations Betsy Warriner

Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry ———— January 17th January 17th January 17th January 17th Robin Perry & Anita Walker

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2019 Trinity Women’s Retreat 2019 Trinity Women’s Retreat 2019 Trinity Women’s Retreat 2019 Trinity Women’s Retreat ———— March 8th March 8th March 8th March 8th ---- 10th10th10th10th Cris Craig and Gail Webber

Please save the date! All Trinity Women are invited to a:end the 2019 Women’s Retreat at

the picturesque Powell Bu:e Retreat Center. If you are new to Trinity, or just “exploring”,

you are invited to join us! This will be a weekend of spiritual learning and sharing in a

beau%ful and private seMng. If you’d like to take a break from your daily rou%ne, make some

new friends, recharge your ba:eries and refresh your spirit, then this Retreat is for you.

The Retreat program “On Holy Ground” will be an explora%on of the four elements: Earth,

Water, Air and Fire and how our experience with these elements influences our individual

spirituality.

The program will be led by Helen Keefe of Sisters, Oregon. Helen has a Master’s degree in

Pastoral Studies, a Master’s degree in Social Work and is cer%fied in Spiritual Direc%on. The

weekend will include %me for group discussion, worship, crea%vity and quiet reflec%on.

If you love to sing, you are also welcomed to join the Retreat Choir. The Choir will rehearse

during the weekend and will sing at the closing Eucharist on Sunday morning. No prior

experience necessary.

Registra%on informa%on will be available in January and registra%on tables will be set up in Brooks Hall during the

month of February. For more informa%on, please contact Cris Craig at 360-689-7810 or Gail Webber at 914-263-9063.

For the Retreat Choir, please contact Sue McWilliams at 541-419-2357.

Tai Chi is a slow gentle form of exercise that focuses on posture, balance and co-ordina%on. The

wonderful space at Trinity Episcopal Church which we have been fortunate to use since July 2016

through the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, has only helped us to enhance that learning and

enjoyment.

We would like to take this holiday %me to honor your commitment of sharing with the community,

and thank you for your friendship and caring.

There’s a variety of durable medical equipment (DME) at Trinity available for anyone’s

use — shower chairs, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.

If you need to borrow something or are thinking of dona%ng to the DME closet, please

contact Jerry Lear @ [email protected] or Connie McCracken @ [email protected].

There are many duplicate, triplicate (and more) of so many items that there is very li:le

room. Either Jerry or Connie can tell you whether we actually need the item you would

like to donate. Thank you.

Durable Medical Equipment ClosetDurable Medical Equipment ClosetDurable Medical Equipment ClosetDurable Medical Equipment Closet Connie McCracken

A Big Tai Chi Thank You!A Big Tai Chi Thank You!A Big Tai Chi Thank You!A Big Tai Chi Thank You! Tom Jerome and Lauren Hatchell

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December 2018December 2018December 2018December 2018 Please see the church calendar on our web site for more detailed informa%on on these mee%ngs and events.

h:p://trinitybend.org/calendar/

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9 am Altar Guild

9:30 am

Altar Guild

Meeting

10 am Labyrinth

Walks

2 ADVENT 1 8 am Holy Eucharist 9:15 am Adult Forum 10:15 am Lessons & Carols

Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Low-key high tea

11:30 am Peace/Social Justice

3 5:30pm

Education for

Ministry (EfM)

4 3:30pm

Liturgy Team

5 9 am Sermon

Reflections

10 am Bldg & Grounds Noon - Eucharist

1 pm “A” Team

3:30 pm Liturgy

Team 6:30 pm Choir

6 5:30 pm (4:30 social) St. Nicholas Dinner 7 pm Taizé Vespers

7

8 9 am Altar Guild

9 am Continuing

the Conversation

9 ADVENT 2 8 am & 10:15 am Holy Eucharist 9:15 am Adult Forum 11:30 am Coffee Hour

6 pm 2nd Sunday Cinema

10 5:30pm EfM

11

12 9 am Sermon

Reflections

Noon - Eucharist

6:30 pm Choir

13

14

15 9 am Altar Guild

TRUMPET

ARTICLES DUE

16 ADVENT 3 8 am & 10:15 am Holy Eucharist 9:15 am Adult Forum

11:30 am Coffee Hour

Greening the Church

17 5:30pm EfM

18 6:30 pm

Vestry Meeting

19 9 am Sermon

Reflections

Noon - Eucharist

6:30 pm Choir

20

21

22 9 am Altar Guild

23 ADVENT 4

8 am & 10:15 am Holy Eucharist

9:15 am Adult Forum

11:30 am Coffee Hr

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CHRISTMAS EVE

Offices Close

@ 12 NOON

4 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm

Christmas Eve

Services

25 CHRISTMAS DAY

Parish Offices

Closed

10 am

Holy Eucharist

26

Parish Offices

Closed

Noon - Eucharist

27

28

29

8:30 am

Men’s Group

Breakfast

9 am Altar Guild

30 CHRISTMAS I 8 am & 10:15 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Coffee Hour

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

Offices Close

@ 12 NOON

Ar�cles for publica�on in the January Trinity

Trumpet may be sent to [email protected].

Deadline for submission is December 15th

.

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1 Peter Carlson 9 Joanne Porter 19 Amy Porter 26 Bonnie McNeil

4 Judi Inglis 10 Ellen Waterston 19 Linda Greenough 28 Kathy Drew

5 Gaye Lawson 13 Diane Boehm 21 Roberta Berry 28 Anita Walker

5 Zoe Aus%n 15 Faye Sharpe 21 Steve Welbourn 29 Jan Moore

7 John Speckmann 17 John Mayo 22 Cassidy Trier 30 Krystal Milazzo

9 Aiden Barclay 18 Chris Bell 26 Peggy Stuart 31 Robert Strong

December BirthdaysDecember BirthdaysDecember BirthdaysDecember Birthdays

December ScheduleDecember ScheduleDecember ScheduleDecember Schedule Thank you for par%cipa%ng in our worship services. Please no%fy the office if you trade dates.

The asterisk (*) indicates the second chalice bearer.

Date Time Eucharistic

Minister Reader

Epistle

Reader

Prayers of the People

Ushers Communion

Bread

12/2

8AM Mark Lane Linda Phillips Tom & Sue Farrell Peggy

Ziegler 10:15

Peggy Ziegler (v)

Karen Hauswald TBD Adam Knobel

Lee McGee

Ken Wellman

12/9

8AM Mark Lane Judy

Montgomery

Milree La%mer

Sylvie DeKalb Wendy

Seems 10:15

David Carroll (v)

Arlene Ullman Gail McGuire Cris Craig

Krystal

Milazzo

Rick & Sandy

Negus

12/16

8AM Mark Lane Kake Huck Tom & Barb

Lowery Gaye

Lawson 10:15

Joan Wellman (v)

Jan Schweizer Bill Silliman

Cathy Ann

Douglass Peggy Ziegler

Mark & Deby

Welch

12/23

8AM Mark Lane Linda Phillips Bill Ellis

Wendy Seems Janet

Stevens 10:15

Connie McCracken (v)

Peggy Ziegler

Terry

Rahmsdorff Judy Warren David Depew John Bolen

12/30

8AM Mark Lane Judy

Montgomery

Pat Croll

Joan Waldron Mary

Fellows 10:15

David Carroll (v)

Arlene Ullman Adam Knobel

Cathy Ann

Douglass Peggy Ziegler

John Bolen

Jennifer MacHaffie

1/06

8AM Les & Jane Davis Kake Huck Bob & Deanna

Burpee Peggy

Ziegler 10:15

Ann Havill (v)

Gail McGuire Bill Silliman Peggy Ziegler

Connie

McCracken John Bolen

***Christmas assignments will be scheduled separately. ***

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Trinity Episcopal Church

469 NW Wall Street

Bend, Oregon 97701

Return Service Requested

December 24 Christmas Eve Services � 4 PM Family Service, the first “Mass” of Christ-mass

featuring a children’s procession to the crèche

In St. Helens Hall (4 PM service only)

� 7 PM Christmas Eve (and candlelight singing of “Silent Night”)

carols begin 30 minutes before this later service

� 9 PM Traditional “Midnight Mass” (and candlelight singing of “Silent Night”)

carols begin 15 minutes before this later service

December 25 Christmas Day Service � 10 AM Christmas Day Eucharist, with simple music

and a story for Christmas

Special Services

Special Services

Special Services

Special Services

for the Season

for the Season

for the Season

for the Season

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