Parish Life & Ministries

Parish Life

Trinity sponsors, hosts, and encourages a wide variety of activities. The goal is to include all members in some way. Numerous events, activities, classes and groups appeal to a broad spectrum of our church members.

Worship Services

  • Sundays
    • 8 a.m. Rite I, Holy Eucharist (no music)
    • 10:30 a.m. Rite II, Holy Eucharist (with music)
  • Mondays
    • 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer
  • Tuesdays
    • 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer
    • 5 p.m. Evening Prayer
  • Wednesdays
    • 12:15 p.m. Public Service of Healing with Eucharist
  • Thursdays
    • 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer

Ministries of Trinity

Fellowship

  • Fellowship hour after Sunday services
  • Episcopal Church Women, Maria de Peyster Chapter
  • Sunday School with Bible study and inspirational book studies
  • Congregational potlucks, receptions, and shared meals

Outreach

  • Provides a meeting space for non-profit organizations.
  • Sponsors a Red Mass bi-annually in rotation with the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, seeking guidance for all those who work for justice, including judges, attorneys, first responders, and government officials.
  • Supports Presbyterian weekly free lunch mission
  • Provides scholarships for choir members and hosts recitals

Prayer

  • Daughters of the King, St. Clare of Assisi Chapter: International women’s order committed to prayer, Bible study, and outreach. Share a weekly email of the intercessions.
  • Lessons and Carols: An annual Christmas event highlighted by special readings and music.
  • Morning and Evening Prayer services are offered three days each week and are open to the public.
  • Healing service is offered weekly and is open to the public.

Worship

  • Eucharistic Ministers: Chalice bearer at the altar.
  • Eucharistic Visitors: Takes and serves communion to church members unable to attend services.
  • Readers: Read Old Testament and New Testament readings during worship service
  • Intercessors: Read the Prayers of the People. Participate in email loop with DOK.
  • Acolytes: Carry the Cross, torches, or thurifer in services
  • Altar Server: Assists the clergy at the altar
  • Ushers: Greet worshipers
  • Altar Guild: Prepares altar and sanctuary for worship services
  • Group Leaders & Christian Formation Leaders: Facilitate small group learning for children and adults

Music

  • Adult Choir — Sings at the 10:30 service and other special events such as Lessons and Carols.

Children and Youth Ministries

  • Preschool – A full day program serving 3 and 4 year old students
  • Canterbury — provides programs for students who attend the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts and Northwestern State University.