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Trinity Episcopal Church March 2013 HOLY WEEK 2013 AT TRINITY PARISH ASHLAND The Reverend Doctor Anthony Hutchinson, Rector
frtony@trinitychurchashland.org The Rev. Carol Howser, Deacon The Rev. Meredith Pech, Deacon MONDAYSATURDAY 7:15 A.M. Chanted Morning Prayer

PALM & PASSION SUNDAY MARCH 24

8 A.M. Said Liturgy of the Palms & Passion Sunday Eucharist 10 A.M. Sung Liturgy of the Palms from Labyrinth to Church and Passion Sunday Eucharist 5 P.M. Said Evening Prayer

Trinity worship
Sunday Mornings 8:00 AM, Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Choir, Godly Play Sunday Evenings 5:00pm Feb 3 Contemplative Eucharist Feb 10 and 24: Evening Prayer Morning Prayer 7:15 AM MondaySaturday Thursdays Noon: Holy Eucharist with Healing

TUESDAY MARCH 26
7. P.M. Tenebrae Service Toms Luis de Victorias Lamentations of Jeremiah

MAUNDY THURSDAY MARCH 28

7 P.M. Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing, Stripping of the Altar, Eucharistic Benediction, overnight Prayer Vigil by one hour stages (Incense outside Church Door)

GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 29

7:15 A.M. Reposition of Blessed Sacrament, Morning Prayer 11:30 A.M. Reading of the Contemplative Way of the Cross 12:00 NOON The Liturgy of Good Friday 1- 3:00 P.M. Quiet Contemplation and Prayers, silent walking of the Contemplative Way of the Cross.

Special EventS
Marcus Borg Lectures March 8, 9 See back page Holy Week This page to the right Office Hours

HOLY SATURDAY MARCH 30

7:15 A.M. Holy Saturday Chanted Morning Prayer 8:00 P.M. The Great Vigil of Easter (Incense)

Mondays Thursdays 8:30a 3:00p Fridays 8:30a 12:30p

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EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31

8 A.M. Said Holy Eucharist 10 A.M. Sung Festal Choral Holy Eucharist (Incense)

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Father Tonys letter to the Trinitarians Stations Along the Way

The biblical meaning of repentance is quite different from an apology. In the Jewish Bible, the Christian Old Testament, repentance means to return that is, to return from exile, to return to life in the presence of God, to a life centered in God. In the Christian New Testament, the word repentance carries this meaning, and one more. The roots of the Greek word for repentance mean to go beyond the mind that you have. So apology and repentance, forgiveness and repentance, are quite different. Apology and forgiveness do not in themselves imply change. Repentance does. (--Marcus Borg)

We continue throughout this month observing Lent in preparation for Holy Week and Easter (March 31). In addition to all our regular services, this month we continue our Lenten Wednesday Evening Prayer Services followed by soup supper and discussion of The Final Week by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Professor Borg will be here for lectures at SOU March 8-9. I wanted to make a special point of inviting all parishioners to the observance of the ancient Christian devotion, the Sorrowful Way (Via Dolorosa) or the Stations of the Cross. You may have noticed the small crosses that have been placed around the Church Nave for Lent. The Worship Committee and I designed a contemplative and affirming set of reflections on the Cross for each of the five weeks of Lent. Booklets are in the Narthex to allow individual Walking of the Way during the days. At noon on Fridays (11:30 a.m. on Good Friday) we will have a parish community Walking of the Way. Those who have participated find the experience very helpful in reminding us of the place of the Cross and Jesus Passion in our hope and faith, and useful in revisiting and reforming images and ideas that we may have learned as children with older theological or aesthetic frameworks that we find personally increasingly difficult, or simply no longer have. As we like to say in the Episcopal Church, ALL ARE WELCOME.

Grace and Peace, Fr. Tony+

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Back, by popular demand!

Many of youwell 3 or 4 anyway..have asked me to resume the column I used to write every month for the Trinitarian. So, emboldened by such massive support, I ran it by Fr. Tony who gave me his blessing (so-to-speak), and therefore the April Trinitarian will contain further adventures of the Altar Guild. For those of you who may not have experienced the informational musings of the Altar Guild Director, I will explain, each month, what actually happens up there in the mysterious chancel (thats the part where the priest, deacons, choir etc. do their thing). You will learn the names of each of the pieces of altar silver, linens, hangings, robes etc. and what theyre for, why theyre called what theyre called and where the name came from. We will explore the seasonal color changes, the priestly vestments, and anything else I can think of that might prove interesting. For those of you who remember when this was all written about before, take heart. I lost all of that when I changed computers (new computers dont like obsolete programs evidently) so Ill be starting from scratch, meaning it will be the same only different. See you next month! - Chris Amorelli

Permanent home for food bank possible with your help

For more than forty years, the Ashland Emergency Food Bank (AEFB) has provided food to residents of Ashland and Talent. This work is sustained by generous support from local faith based organizations and community volunteers. AEFB receives no ongoing governmental funding. Now AEFB has the opportunity to purchase a permanent home. The AEFB Board of Directors has initiated a capital campaign with a goal of $600,000 to acquire our current site. This will allow us to buy the building ($475,000) and establish a reserve fund of $125,000 for maintenance and other needs. If you agree that AEFB provides an essential community service, please donate to our capital fund. Contributions can be sent to AEFB, P.O. Box 3578, Ashland. Credit card donations can be submitted to our website: Ashland EmergencyFoodBank.org. To learn more about the capital campaign and to tour our building, please join us at an Open House and Pie Social, Sunday, March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m., at our site at 560 Clover Lane, Ashland. Drop by for a piece of homemade pie, music, good fellowship, and comments by State Representative Peter Buckley. For more information, contact us at 541-4889544. As always, thank you so much for your support, which makes our work possible! - Patti Chase

TENEBRAE
Tuesday of HolyWeek (March 26), we will be holding a Tenebrae Service, including a singing of portions of Victorias Lamentations of Jeremiah. Tenebrae (Latin for darkness or shadows) has for centuries applied to the ancient monastic night and early morning service of the last three days of Holy Week. From the Middle Ages, the service was transferred to the evenings preceding the Triduum (Three Day Service) of Maundy Thursday-Good Friday-Easter. The service is solemn. 15 candles are lighted, and the Service begins. Scriptural psalms and passages are read and chanted, and many of the Lamentations of Jeremiah are sung. Gradually, the candles are put out, and the service is in darkness near its end. Then there is the sound of thunder, and a single lit candle returns to light the quiet end of the service.

"People who think of God as a warrior may become warriors themselves, whether in a Christian crusade, a Muslim jihad, or an apocalyptically oriented militia. People who think of God as righteous are likely to emphasize righteousness themselves, just as those who think of God as compassionate are likely to emphasize compassion. People who think God is angry at the world are likely to be angry at the world themselves." Marcus Borg, The God We Never Knew

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Senior Wardens Comments

I am deeply honored to have been chosen to be the Senior Warden of the Vestry. I accepted the job after many days of prayer and contemplation and will do my utmost to follow in the footsteps of all the excellent people who have held the position. Many thanks to Ward Wilson for leaving the business of the Vestry in such good order and to the out-going Vestry members: Jean McDonald, Vicki Gardner, Milt Morgan, and Greg Gonzalez. I want to personally welcome our new Vestry members: Allan Miles, Becky Snow, John Bukey, Suzanne Lang, and John Sanders, who is filling Gregs spot. Each of the Vestry members, both continuing and new, possesses special gifts that will make for a dedicated and involved group. Congratulations, also, to Russ Otte, who was elected as the Junior Warden. The Vestry will hold its annual Retreat on March 1 and 2. We will be looking at the Diocesan Mission Statement and Strategic Direction objectives, as well as Trinitys Mission Statement and vision. We will also be selecting a committee to begin planning, with Fr. Tony and the Vestry, a Mutual Ministry Review. This process will involve everyone at Trinity as we look at everything that goes on in our parish ministry by clergy and laity alike. We ask for your continued prayers and support as we undertake Trinitys important work. In Christ, Carol Harvey

Your VESTRY
SENIOR WARDEN Carol Harvey (2013)

JUNIOR WARDEN Russ Otte (2014)

Tom Harrington

(2013)

Donna Ritchie

(2013)

John Sanders

(2013)

Bruce Duncan

(2014)

Norma Grenfell

(2014)

Nancy Linton

(2014)

John Bukey

(2015)

Suzanne Lang

(2015)

Allan Miles

(2015)

Becky Snow

(2015)

This is the online PDF version of The Trinitarian. Personal contact information has been edited out of this version. If you have any questions or need to contact someone in regards to an article, please call the Parish Office at 482-2656.

Your Vestry meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Parish Hall. Parish members are welcome to attend. Submit written proposals for Vestry action to the Rector one week prior to the meeting.

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OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED AGING IN THE ROGUE VALLEY

Why is Oregons Long Term Support system one of the best in the world? Did you know that Senior and Disability Services (SDS) are relevant to nearly everyone, regardless of age? Your local Senior and Disability Services are guided by five goals: Empowerment, Healthy Aging, Economic Stability, Safety and Rights, and Community Living. Find out the variety of programs and resources that are available to help you or someone you care about achieve these goals by attending a presentation provided by your local Senior and Disability Services and sponsored by the Interfaith Parish Nurses of Ashland. This presentation is designed to educate Faith Pastoral Care volunteers who are involved in assisting their fellow parishioners to meet needs related to issues of aging. This could include not only ministers, rabbis, and parish nurses, but also those who have taken on special responsibilities for the welfare of their organizations members. Of course, other interested people are also welcome. This presentation will be Sunday, March 3, 2013, from 2 to 3:30 at the Calvin Hall, Presbyterian Church, Siskiyou Blvd and Walker Ave, Ashland. The presenter is Dave Toller, Director of Senior Services, Rogue Valley Council of Governments. Sarah Seybold

How Your White Gifts make a difference

To the Wonderful folks at Trinity Episcopal Church, Thank you all so much for your recent donation of new clothes and sleeping bags to Maslow Project. Although we arent able to track who receives each of the donations we receive, I can tell you that the sleeping bags are gratefully received by homeless kids struggling to stay warm in our cold January weather. And donations of new clothes are especially welcomed by our kids; it really lifts morale when youre able to go to school in brand new clothing! And even more than the practical nature of your donations, the kids we work with are really touched to know that there are people in the community who care enough to make these donations. Thank you so much for your thoughtful support! Karen Phillips, Development Manager Maslow Project 500 Monroe St. Medford, OR 97501 541-608-6868 www.maslowproject.com

OUTREACH AT TRINITY
[continuing a series describing recipients of Trinitys Outreach Funding in 2012] Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Mt. 24:40 Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Ashland's Chief of Police has stated that the sexual assault of girls and young women is Ashland's most pressing major crime. In their report to Trinity's Outreach Funding Committee, Jackson County SART described the case of "Amy", a young teen who came to them after being repeatedly raped by the father of a friend. A specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) supported Amy through the grueling forensic exam and through the mandatory reporting process required when victims are under 18. As is often the case, Amy's assailant turned out to have multiple victims. In part because of the care and support she received, Amy found the strength to bring her attacker in. The case went forward, the nurse testified on Amy's behalf, and the assailant was convicted at trial. Amy received the support and intervention she needed, graduated from high school and is finding the tools she needs to move on from her horrific experience. There are many "Amys". In fact, SART cares for a victim of sexual assault every four days. Trinity's donation to SART helped ensure these victims have access to free, skilled, compassionate care by SANEs. Care from these nurses helps to relieve victims' initial trauma, provides expert forensic evidence collection and trial testimony, and interrupts the destructive after-effects that too often make rape a life sentence. By contributing to SART we partner with them to provide healing, justice, and hope to the victims of this silent, violent epidemic. - Carolyn Brafford, Outreach Funding Committee

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The trinity vision To be the Episcopal presence in Ashland, welcoming all who seek Christ in a parish family, where all of Gods children can find, celebrate, and grow in Gods grace. Special Events
Marcus Borg Lectures March 8 and 9 Southern Oregon University (see panel to the left) Holy Week Sunday, March 24 through Sunday March 31 See Front Page and Calendar for worship schedule

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Lectures on the Theme

PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY IN THE 21ST CENTRURY Friday, March 8, 7:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 9:00am-12:30pm
Rogue River Room, Stevenson Union Southern Oregon University Advance Tickets: $15 Fri, $25 Sat (includes refreshments) $35 Both Days $5 More at the Door Tickets Available at: Trinity Episcopal, Congregational UCC, First United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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