Holy Trinity

As we look toward the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can find renewed hope that we will not live in this desert forever. Our new world is taking shape. The 20...21 Bishop’s Appeal is dedicated to raising the resources we will need to emerge from the pandemic by re-energizing our congregations, fortifying our antiracism efforts and collaborating with one another and with our communities to do the work that God has given us to do. Please join me in making a generous donation to support our participation in God’s mission. https://bit.ly/3dUjsu2 --Bishop Sean Rowe See more

"Thomas is the one who is called the twin but we never hear who the twin is," said Bishop Sean in his sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter. "Sometimes I think... we're Thomas's twin. Not only do we want to see and know, we need to see and know and to hear and touch; to know that God is not only for us but God is with us. Now and always. Thank you Thomas for getting us to the point." See more

Help Adorn the Altar for our reopening. Summer bedding flowers will be used to beautify the sanctuary when we reopen May 2nd. Everyone is invited to order plants for that special day and can either take them home for planting or they can be planted in the church flower beds after the service. Contact Sue Frontino for more information 814-715-4073... Available from Alderton’s Greenhouse Geraniums Begonias Impatiens Petunias 4-inch pots $2.99 each

The Bishop’s Committee has completed plans to re-open our church Building for worship service May 2, 2021. We will welcome Deacon Dave Betz to celebrate with a Deacon’s Mass. Please plan to join us if you are able. A strict adherence to Diocesan guidelines and CDC recommendations will be enforced. We are permitted to open at 25% of capacity. Therefore we will welcome up to 22 individuals to attend mass that day. We may be a bit over cautious, but as we test this introducti...on period please know we are taking every possible precaution to reduce the risks for everyone. We will not take reservations; however, it would be helpful if you could let the Warden know of your intention to attend. Social distance of 6 feet or more must be observed in seating arrangements. Family groups may sit together. Masks will be required. Social Distancing will be maintained. Sanitizers will be available and adequate ventilation techniques will comply with recommendations. Singing is prohibited. The bulletin for the service will be emailed to those with an address on file for printing at home. There will be bulletins available that morning. Communion will be distributed by the Officiant. Attendees must remain in the pews. Please know the signs of Covid 19. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches. Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea. If you are experiencing these symptoms do not attend the service. We are so grateful that the time has come to re-unite. Be Glad and Rejoice!

A Brass Polishing Day is scheduled for April 15 beginning at 10:00 am Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.... It usually takes only 2-3 hours when many hands are working. Stay as long or little as you wish. Options are available for individual cleaning times should you desire to work alone. Please contact Sue Frontino if you are willing to pitch in. (814)-715-4073

Book Study for Advent December 1- December 29 Held via Zoom or in-person at Fusion (if safe to do so)Reviewing the writings of Thomas Merton; participants are led on a path of spiritual growth from the first week of Advent through Christmas. Each of the books’ five sessions focuses on a distinct theme: hope, salvation, compassion, tenderness, or incarnation. The structure of each session includes prayers, a brief thematic introduction, probing dialogue questions, and a readin...g from Merton paired with a reading from one of five other spiritual masters, including Gerard Thomas Straub, Anne D. LeClair, Olivier Clément, Michael Casey, and Christopher Bamford. This book study provides a welcoming haven during the midst of a hectic season and provides a rewarding reflection on the meaning of Advent and Christmas. Please D.M. us if you'd like to participate. If you would like a copy ordered for you, let us know. The cost is $5.95 See more

Sunday Nov. 1 there will be a special service of Evensong available virtually beginning at 6 p.m. to pray for peace in this unpredictable and divisive time in our national life. The contemplative service will include music recorded by the Cathedral Choir and a sermon by Dean Melinda Hall:

A National Service for Healing and Wholeness--live from the National Cathedral this Sunday at 4PM. Holding on to Hope In the midst of a pandemic, racial reckoning, and a historic election, the live-streamed ecumenical service, led by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, will gather Americans for prayer, song, lament, hope and a call to love God and neighbor.... https://episcopalchurch.org/holding-hope

Worship for Sunday October 4th at 11:00 am @ Quiet Creek Herb Farm You're invited to join together for worship Sunday October 4 at 11:00 am for a Morning Prayer service officiated by Deacon Dave Betz at Claire & Rusty Orner’s Quiet Creek Herb Farm; located at 93 Quiet Creek Lane (from Brookville-Route 36N, Turn left onto McManigle Rd 0.6 mi turn right onto Quiet Creek Ln watch for the Quiet Creek Sign on right). There is an outside pavilion which is large enough for safe dis...tancing. Masks will be required, there will be no singing and social distancing recommendations will be enforced. It would be wonderful, if we were gathering without restrictions but unfortunately that is not possible. I am delighted we are able to worship together in this manner before the weather also is an issue. I will email the service bulletin for the Aug 4th service to you next week for those who cannot attend. I hope to record the service and will post it to Facebook or You Tube. For those who prefer to forego in-person gathering, we completely honor your decision. Also, we continue our ministry to assist CYS families during court days with healthy snacks. If you can contribute with snacks or a monetary contribution, please contact Sue Frontino.

Formation Update

From St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Buffalo. Dean Derrick Fetz preaches and officiates.

Compline for Tuesday, September 8

September 6, 2020 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am While our buildings are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Bishop Sean and other leaders from across the partnership dioceses are leading worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays via the Zoom platform. Sunday services can be accessed by using this link: https://zoom.us/j/127336938 . If you are asked for a password, use lakeerie . To join by phone instead of video, dial 646-876-9923 and use code 127336938 #.