╬ The Day of Pentecost ╬ June 4, 2017

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~~ Children are always welcome in church ~~

Activity bags are available at the back of the sanctuary so children can sit with their parents during the church service. The nursery is open and available for parents who would appreciate this offering (located in the west wing of the Trinity building during the 8 AM service, up the stairs outside the west sanctuary door).

During the 10:15 AM service, the "Cry/Wiggle Room" has a small playpen, rocking chairs, and a few books. The audio of the service is piped into the room, so you can hear and can participate in liturgy, even with a restless baby. The ADA restroom is equipped with a baby-changing station.

The Nursery will continue to be available in the Trinity Nursery Room for the 8:00 AM service.

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The following pages of this bulletin provide information about our services this morning, including the text of our assigned readings and the music (at our 10:15 service), as well as news about upcoming events. Please take this bulletin with you to refer to in the coming days. The small candle on the altar is a Candle for Peace. A practice begun in Russia, peace candles are being passed from church to church around the world. (Ours is from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in The Dalles, Oregon.) The candles and the story of the peace candle are available at the back of the church.

We hope guests and visitors will take a peace candle to their home church.

Trinity Episcopal Church | 541-382-5542 | www.trinitybend.org Mailing address: 469 NW Wall St, Bend OR 97703

Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Patrick Bell

Rector: The Rev. Jedediah Holdorph

Assisting: The Rev. Canon Marianne Wells Borg The Rev. Jeffrey Bullock The Rev. Celine Burke The Rev. John Collins

Deacon: The Rev. Gaye Lawson

Director of

Music: Susan Evans

Parish Admin: Jan Stalker

Sexton: Mark Schlerf

Vestry

Sr. Warden: Joan Wellman

Jr. Warden: Karen Hauswald

Vestry: Jim Allen, David Carroll, John Lawson, Julie Lear, Lee McGee, Wynne Osborne, Bill Swarts, Arlene Ullman, Donna Young

Vestry Clerk: Judy Warren

Treasurer: Bill Brisson

Pledge Secy: Joan Wellman

The Altar flowers are presented to the glory of God.

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THE DAY OF PENTECOST (WHITSUNDAY) June 4, 2017

Holy Eucharist, Rite I – 8:00 AM

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Opening Acclamation BCP, p. 299

Pentecost is one of four identified baptismal feast days. Accordingly, even if no baptisms are scheduled, we recall baptism with the appropriate versicles after the Easter acclamation.

Gloria BCP, p. 324

The Collect of the Day and Lessons (see pages 5-10):

Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:25-35, 37 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23

Sermon – The Rev. Jedediah D. Holdorph

The Baptismal Covenant BCP, p. 304

The Prayers of the People BCP, p. 328

The Council of Nicaea, in the 4th century, forbade kneeling and confessions throughout the season of Easter. Accordingly, the confession will be omitted today.

The Exchange of the Peace BCP, p. 332

Birthday/Anniversary Blessings (see page 13)

THE LITURGY OF THE TABLE

Offertory

While the table is prepared, ushers receive offerings of money or other gifts and then present these offerings to the celebrant. As the offerings are brought forward, the Celebrant says

All things come of thee, O Lord; People And of thine own have we given thee.

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer I BCP, p. 333

Post-Communion Prayer BCP, p. 339

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THE DAY OF PENTECOST (WHITSUNDAY) June 4, 2017

Holy Eucharist, Rite II – 10:15 AM

It is customary for the congregation to prepare for the service in quiet and prayer.

The full text of the service is provided in the blue Book of Common Prayer. Hymns and other sung parts of the service are printed in the red Hymnals.

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Prelude

Processional Hymn “Hail thee, festival day!”

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Opening Acclamation

The people standing (as they are able), the Celebrant says

Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The Celebrant then continues

There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God’s call to us; Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.

The Collect of the Day

The Celebrant bids the assigned collect, saying

The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and

nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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First Reading – Acts 2:1-21

A lector reads the first reading from Scripture, first saying

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

The first portion of this reading will be heard in English and in other languages, as members of the congregation are given the ability to assist in this morning’s celebration of Pentecost (see p. 6).

When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one

place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. …

Some may hear/say the passage in French (as below):

Quand le jour de la Pentecôte arriva, les disciples étaient tous rassemblés au

même endroit. Tout à coup, un grand bruit survint du ciel: c'était comme si un violent coup de vent s'abattait sur eux et remplissait toute la maison où ils se trouvaient assis. Au même moment, ils virent apparaître des sortes de langues qui ressemblaient à des flammèches. Elles se séparèrent et allèrent se poser sur la tête de chacun d'eux. Aussitôt, ils furent tous remplis du Saint-Esprit et commencèrent à parler dans différentes langues, chacun s'exprimant comme le Saint-Esprit lui donnait de le faire.

… or perhaps in Spanish:

Cuando llegó el día de Pentecostés, estaban todos juntos en un mismo lugar. De

repente vino del cielo un ruido como el de una ráfaga de viento impetuoso que llenó toda la casa donde estaban sentados, y se les aparecieron lenguas como de fuego que, repartiéndose, se posaron sobre cada uno de ellos. Todos fueron llenos del Espíritu Santo y comenzaron a hablar en otras lenguas, según el Espíritu les daba habilidad para expresarse.

… or maybe even in Italian:

Quando il giorno della Pentecoste giunse, tutti erano insieme nello stesso

luogo. Improvvisamente si fece dal cielo un suono come di vento impetuoso che soffia, e riempì tutta la casa dov’essi erano seduti. Apparvero loro delle lingue come di fuoco che si dividevano e se ne posò una su ciascuno di loro. Tutti furono riempiti di Spirito Santo e cominciarono a parlare in altre lingue, come lo Spirito dava loro di esprimersi.

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Still others may hear other languages. The reading then continues in English:

… Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each.

Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power."

All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,

and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women,

in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.

And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist.

The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

At the conclusion of the reading, the lector says

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

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The Psalm – Psalm 104:25-35, 37

A reader leads the congregation in saying the Psalm at the 8 AM service.

At the later service, the choir sings the antiphon once, then the congregation sings the antiphon with the choir. The Choir and/or a cantor sings the verses, with the congregation joining in singing the antiphon as indicated below.

25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! *

in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. 26 Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, *

creatures both small and great.

Antiphon

27 There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it.

28 All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season.

Antiphon

29 You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

Antiphon

31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth.

32 May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; * may the LORD rejoice in all his works.

33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke.

Antiphon

34 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being.

35 May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the LORD.

37 Bless the LORD, O my soul. * Hallelujah!

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Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

A lector reads the second reading from Scripture, first saying

A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.

No one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are

varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.

For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-- Jews or Greeks, slaves or free-- and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

At the conclusion of the reading, the lector says

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

Gospel Hymn (10:15 service only) “Come down, O Love divine”

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Gospel – John 20: 19-23

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of

the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon – The Rev. Jedediah D. Holdorph

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The Baptismal Covenant – all stand, as able

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

People I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

People I will, with God’s help.

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The Prayers of the People, Form VI

The Leader and People pray responsively.

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Patrick, our Bishop; for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve in God’s Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

During the time of silence, the people the People may add their own petitions.

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

During the time of silence, the people the People may add their own thanksgivings.

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

During the time of silence, the people the People may add their own petitions.

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

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The Celebrant concludes the Prayers at the 10:15 service with a suitable Collect.

The Council of Nicaea, in the 4th century, forbade kneeling and confessions throughout the season of Easter. Accordingly, the confession will be omitted today.

The Exchange of the Peace

As able, all stand and prepare to greet one another in the Lord’s name, the Celebrant first saying

The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Please greet those sitting beside you and in the rows in front of and/or behind you.

Birthday/Anniversary Blessings (along with other special prayers/announcements)

Those with birthdays and/or anniversaries to celebrate are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. The People and Celebrant say the appropriate prayer together.

For birthdays:

Watch over your children (child), O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their lives (life), through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For anniversaries:

O gracious and everliving God, look mercifully on your servants. Grant them your blessing, and assist them with your grace, that with true fidelity and steadfast love they may honor and keep their promises and vows; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

If other members of the congregation wish, they may ask for additional prayers and blessings.

A small “treasure chest” is placed on the chancel rail near the flowers. As members come forward for blessing, they may choose to place a thank offering in the chest. These gifts will be used to support outreach efforts for others in our community.

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Offertory Music Love Never Fails by Ken Canedo and Jesse Manibusan

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine to the deacon.

While the table is prepared, ushers receive other offerings of money or other gifts and then present these offerings to the celebrant.

As the offerings are presented, the People sing the following:

Be present at our table, Lord: Be here and everywhere adored; These creatures bless; and grant that we may feast in fellowship with thee. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer B

The people stand while the offerings are presented. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says

The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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The Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

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The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with [ and] all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer

The Celebrant bids the Lord’s Prayer. Most commonly, those attending the early service use the form in the left column while the 10:15 service follows the right-hand column.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of Communion

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Then may be sung or said

Alleluia. Christ, our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Celebrant and People sing the following “Fraction Anthem.”

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following or some similar words of invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

and may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The ushers will direct parishioners forward at the appropriate time.

All who seek God and a deeper life in Christ are welcome to receive Holy Eucharist. If you would prefer a blessing, simply cross your arms on your chest. Receiving either the bread or the wine by itself constitutes full reception of the Holy Sacrament.

Gluten-free wafers are available. If this alternative is needed, please notify the person distributing bread at the altar rail.

Communion Music

The choir and/or instrumentalists typically share music while the people receive communion.

Prayer Station

A prayer station is available while communion is being shared. If you would appreciate personal prayer, please step to the station beside the steps and a member of the Prayer Ministry Team will offer prayerful support for healing (and for sharing of any other concerns or thanksgivings).

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Prayer after Communion

After Communion, the Celebrant says, “Let us pray.” The Celebrant and People pray together

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Commissioning of Eucharistic Visitor(s) – all stand

If communion is being taken out, the Celebrant commissions the Minister(s), saying

In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts (for N.N.), that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.

People We who are many are one body, because we share one bread, one cup.

The Blessing of God’s People

The bishop when present, or the Priest, may bless the people, saying

May Almighty God, who enlightened the minds of the disciples with the Holy Spirit, richly bless you, that you may abound more and more for ever. Amen.

May God, who sent the Holy Spirit as a flame of fire that rested upon the heads of the disciples, make you shine with the pure light of that sacred presence. Amen.

May God, whose Spirit caused those of many tongues to proclaim Jesus as Lord, embolden your life and send you out to bear witness in word and deed. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, Creator, Redeemer, and Giver of life, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

Recessional Hymn “Praise the Spirit in creation” (see next page)

The Dismissal

The Deacon, or Celebrant, dismisses the people with these or similar words

Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia. Alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.

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Recessional Hymn “Praise the Spirit in creation”

Postlude

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CALENDAR

This following list of events is not comprehensive. To add your meeting or event to our calendar, please contact the parish office by phone - 541-382-5542, or email - ministry@trinitybend.org.

6/4 The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday 8 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite II (Trinity)

9:15 AM Adult Forum: Informational Session re: Cell Site 10:15 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (St. Helens) 11:30 AM Coffee Hour (Brooks Hall, Trinity)

6/6 Tuesday 10 AM Education and Spirituality 12 PM Dystonia Support 6 PM Education for Ministry (EfM) 6:30 PM Vestry Meeting

6/7 Wednesday 9 AM Sermon Reflections (on summer hiatus – returning Sept) 12 PM Noon Eucharist 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

6/10 Saturday 9 AM Altar Guild

6/11 Trinity Sunday 8 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite II (Trinity)

9:15 AM Adult Forum: TBD 10:15 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II (St. Helens) 11:30 AM Coffee Hour (Brooks Hall, Trinity)

MINISTERING TODAY

CLERGY: The Rev. Jedediah Holdorph The Rev. Gaye Lawson

LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: 8:00 AM Lee McGee, Kake Huck

10:15 AM Peggy Ziegler, Barb Morris, Riki Strong, Gail McGuire

USHERS: 8:00 AM Rusty and Jeanne Merritt

10:15 AM John Bolen and Richard Orazetti

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Susan Evans

INSTRUMENTALIST: April Lane

ALTAR GUILD: Donna Young, Susan McKnight, Ann Havill, Joe and Faye Sharpe

IF YOU ARE SICK OR GOING TO BE HOSPITALIZED

Please call Genie McBurnett, Pastoral Care Team, 541-317-8664, or the parish office, 541-382-5542

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pentecost Sunday — TODAY @ 8 & 10:15 AM Pentecost is a multi-faceted celebration – sometimes referred to as the birthday of the Church. Thank you, one and all, for coming to today’s birthday party!

An extra word of thanks for those who arrived wearing red this morning, recalling tongues of fire (from our first reading from the 2nd chapter of Acts)!

The first reading in our service recalls the Holy Spirit descending on the disciples and giving them the ability to speak in various languages. We invite those with any facility to read another language to join in the first verses (see page 6 for details). Based on those who have already signed up or volunteered, we expect to hear a smattering of Spanish, French, Italian, German, Swedish, Latvian … and more?!

The Holy Spirit is especially associated with baptism, so Pentecost can be considered one of our “baptismal feast days.” Accordingly, today is an appropriate occasion for all of us to recall our own baptismal promises.

Adult Forum — TODAY @ 9:15 AM Our weekly adult forum meets in Brooks Hall between our morning services, offering a time of fellowship, as well as a chance to exchange information or engage in deeper reflection.

In 2016, a representative from Verizon inquired if Trinity would be interested in being considered as a possible site for a new cell tower. Since then, we’ve had conversations with them and amongst ourselves. And now it looks serious. Join us this morning to learn more and about the process and the factors the Vestry will consider before (or if) we enter into a formal agreement to proceed.

The forum has taken a break during the summer months and will likely do so again this summer, but we haven’t quite decided when. Stay tuned to learn if we’ll meet next week!

Our “Staycation” begins — TODAY @ 10:15 AM We’ll offer a couple of changes this summer, starting with a change of venue for the 10:15 service next Sunday. Following the change of scenery that many of us enjoyed last summer, we’ll gather in the St. Helens sanctuary for the later service. (The 8 am service stays rooted in Trinity.)

Thanks to those who will take on some extra jobs/complications to facilitate the change, especially members of our Altar Guild. (If you’d like to help, please let Donna Young know!!).

Although gathering in St. Helens for our 10:15 service is a welcome opportunity for many, it also presents us with a challenge. As visitors or new folk come to Trinity to worship with us, we need greeters to offer a welcome and a sense of direction. There are openings on the sign up sheet for just a few more greeters. You’ll need to stand outside, smile, and offer a warm welcome (and any navigational assistance needed!). Other small tasks involve signs and nametags, but nothing difficult! Sign up in Brooks Hall today!

Pentecost Sundaes — TODAY @ 11:30 AM The liturgy for today includes a few changes to highlight the Feast of Pentecost, but that’s not the end of the (birthday) party today! Stick around – or come back!! – after the 10:15 service, and join us in Brooks Hall for Pentecost sundaes!

Open House for Pieter Van Zandt — TODAY @ 2 PM (until 4) As many members of Trinity know, Pieter Van Zandt died peacefully this past Wednesday, following a brief illness. Pat Croll is opening her home this afternoon to all who would like to remember Pieter. Pat’s home is at 2438 NW Lolo Drive.

Wednesday Sermon Reflections Group — NOT Wednesday @ 9 AM The Wednesday morning sermon group that meets weekly at Trinity is taking the summer off to enjoy the sunshine! So don’t come this week. See you in September!!

Trinity Sunday — NEXT Sunday Next Sunday is our feast day, Trinity Sunday, one of seven principal feast days in the church’s calendar. While many Episcopal churches are named for saints, our church is named for the doctrine that defines God in three persons, the fullest exposition of which is (painfully) explicated in the Creed of St. Athanasius (Book

of Common Prayer, pp. 864-865).

Our Liturgical “Staycation” comes next — NEXT Sunday@ 10:15 Our 10:15 service will become a bit more exotic next week, as we adapt a liturgy from New Zealand for our use here (enjoying all that our home has to offer but with a fresh liturgical flair!). The essential form of the liturgy remains the same – as it is followed through much of the wider Anglican Communion – but the prayers we’ll use will be another expression of that tradition.

News from the Condega Dinner Auction Committee Work has begun on our annual fundraiser event and we’d like your input. New this year, we are offering “Summer Fun” items like services (such as gardening advice or a special dessert or …) and special times (such as tickets to an event or time in a lovely place or…).

Our first offering is two tickets to Cascade Theater’s musical “RENT” for $40. The show runs Thursday through Sunday, from June 9 to July 1. The tickets are good for your choice of seats and date. Contact Genie McBurnett @ 541-317-8664 if you are interested.

• And, we’d really like to know if there’s something you’d like to offer this summer?

• Are you thinking of donating something for the fall Dinner Auction?

• Is there something you’d like us to offer this year in the Gift Shop or Auctions?

Take a look at the poster in Brooks Hall. Sign up and let us know your thoughts or contact Rick Negus at negus@bendbroadband.com.

With thanks from the Condega Dinner Auction Committee