News and Announcements

This Sunday, May 27 is Whitsunday. Or the Day of Pentecost. Now, if you happen to fancy words and their etymology, Whitsunday has an interesting history.   The most common definition for "Whitsunday" is that is is a contraction for "white" and "Sunday."  The general idea being that the white light of the Holy Spirit descends on this day.  But further etymology shows medieval spellings such as "wyt" or "wytte" frequently caused the meaning to be confused with "wit" or understanding.  In fact, one abbott suggested that "wyttesunday" is the day that the holy spirit descended to impart "wit" and wisdom to Christ's disciples.  Either definition works.  So this "White Sunday", when the white light of the Holy Spirit alights upon you and fills you with "wit and wisdom" (along with the other seven-fold gifts), wear red!

Announcements:

•  The church offices will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

• Fr. David will begin "First Communion" classes on June 3 at 9:00am in the Brinckerhoff Room for those children ready to learn about Holy Eucharist.

• Scholarships are available to help defray the cost of attending the "Living the Gospel: Connecting Faith and Daily Life" workshop at Rock Point on June 8-9. Anyone interested in the discount should contact Rev. Wayne Schwab at 802-482-7743. Reservations for the workshop should be made by June 5.  You can register here.

• Trinity Church will be acquiring a new Gospel Book for the altar.  The new book will coincide more accurately with our Sunday readings.  It is a fine tome, leather bound and gold embossed.  As such, it is worthy of memorials.  If you would like to contribute memorial names for the new Gospel Book, please submit your donation along with the names to the church office.  Submissions will be accepted through June.

• The Women of Trinity will have their annual picnic on June 4 at 6:00pm at Linda Barcomb's home.  Call the office for directions.  Please bring a chair, a side dish to share and an item for the auction: knick-knacks, books, dishes, plants!

As you press onward along your life's adventure, please remember that you are held dear.  So play safely this holiday weekend!