News, Announcements, and Updates

for the Trinity Parish Family

August 31 ,2008

Pray for our Diocesan Convention (Oct. 10 and 11)
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in this Diocese of Western Louisiana, and in the Episcopal Church, for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Potluck Lunch Next Sunday
Our quarterly potluck lunch will take place next week after the 10:30 a.m. service. Please come and bring a dish for everyone to share.

Christian Formation at Trinity
We will be starting our Christian Formation program for all ages on Sunday, September 7th. We will meet every Sunday morning. There will be classes available for Preschool/Early Elementary, Late Elementary, and Adult. We will also have meetings for our youth on Sunday afternoons. Please watch the bulletin for more details.

Help DOVES “Feather the Nest”
As many of you know, the Lov’n Care Mission has closed its food pantry. For those of you who were accustomed to donating food items on a regular basis to the box in the Narthex, we would like to ask you to continue buying items, but redirect them to the DOVES Shelter which opened in July of this year. They are looking for canned or dry goods, cleaning and paper products, laundry products and personal hygiene products. Please remember that the shelter supports both adults and children if you choose to donate personal hygiene products. There is a box in the Narthex where you can drop off your items. They will be delivered to the Shelter on a regular basis. If you have any questions, you can contact our Missions and Outreach Coordinator, Pam Watson, at 352-7867.

Volunteers Needed for the APHN Children’s Tour
Trinity will once again be a destination on the annual Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches Children’s Historical Walking Tour from September 22nd through September 26th. Joe Stamey is looking for one or two volunteers to be at the church to welcome the tours from 8:30 to 11:30 each day. If you can help, please talk to Joe Stamey and let her know which days you might be available.

DOVES Cochon de Lait on September 4th
Tickets are now available for the DOVES Cochon de Lait fundraiser on Thursday, September 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. It will be held indoors at the Natchitoches Country Club on Highway 3191. The tickets are $40 each. Please see Melinda Zolzer to purchase tickets or to make a contribution.

1st Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic
Everyone is invited to the 1st Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic on Friday, September 19th at the Alexandria Country Club. The entry fee is $70 per player and all proceeds will be given to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund. There is a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. and it will be a Tennessee Scramble with a blind draw. Registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.

Upcoming Retreat Opportunities:

        ECW Celebration of Women’s Ministries at Camp Hardtner
All women of the church are invited to attend the celebration of women’s ministries at Camp Hardtner from September 12th through the 14th. There will be time to rest, reflect, scrapbook and share God’s love with other women from around the Diocese. Please see Mother Catherine for more details, or if you would like a registration form.

        Envangelization of your Environment
To help rekindle the flame set on your Cursillo Weekend, this year’s program is presented by Rev. Paul Martin and Susan Comeaux at Camp Hardtner on September 19th and 20th. It will be a time of renewal, learning and fellowship. This weekend is also designed to give you a deeper understanding of your fourth day.

Acolyte Training on September 14th
Anyone interested in serving as an acolyte, either torch bearer or crucifer, should come to the acolyte training on September 14th. We will meet in the church after the 10:30 a.m. service. If you have any questions, please see Mother Catherine.

Women’s Resource Center Fundraising Gala
Tickets are now available for the Women’s Resource Center Fundraising Gala. The speaker will be Gigi Graham, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Billy Graham. The dinner will be catered by Lasyone’s. It will take place in the Natchitoches Events Center on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets, please call the Women’s Resource Center at 357-8888.

Attention All Worship Leaders
Two additional Worship Leader Training Workshops have been scheduled for the Diocese of Western Louisiana. They will take place on September 6th at Grace in Monroe, and September 27th at St. Mark's Cathedral in Shreveport. If you are interested in attending one of these workshops, please notify Dianne White at ladydiwhi@aol.com.