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A Newsletter for the Members and Friends of
The Church of the Holy Trinity,
Rittenhouse Square
From the Rector...
Dear Members/Friends of CHT,
in which Mr. Carlin made his point but I disagree with
his conclusion. Often we feel somehow out of place,
I am thinking that my resolution to be more timely with out of sync with a day and we find ourselves giving
identity to individual days.
copy for our monthly newsletter (CH@T) is already
crumbling but… of course the resolution can only begin
And then for some reason we find
in 2015 so it begins first with the February CH@T.
ourselves giving special signifiHow’s that for a piece of devious, self-pleasing, comcance to January 1st of each and
fortable casuistry?
every year. I believe this because
we carry within us a sense of new
I like this note – exercise
possibilities, of freedom, of grace
has moved from 30
and of change. Then of course
minutes to 5 seconds a
comes January 2nd and all the sucday, and helpfully has
ceeding days… but then we have
moved to “think about”
opportunity to experience and
not “do”.
express grace – the power to acI like this note – weight
cept relapse and begin again.
loss has moved from 30
pounds to 5 ounces.
Please practice the experience of
Because of all this it’s not surprising #3 and #4 have
grace daily, from day to day, moment to moment. It is
degenerated into some amorphous, non-measurable
a devilish lie that we cannot begin again. So remember
and definitely non-exacting resolution.
the resolutions and be ready to make new ones… let
I think I (we?) often make fun of resolutions because
every day be a kind of January 1st… no matter what Mr.
really we are disappointed that a resolve has warped
Carlin might say!
into a hope into a wish into a thought.
There is a primal awareness within us that we want to
make decisions for our lives that will make us healthier, happier, (w)holesome people and yet…
On January 11th (9:45am, second floor of parish house)
I begin a three part series on “Willpower”; please come
if you can, actually make it a resolution.
Years ago I heard George Carlin make an impassioned,
robust and sensible argument that no one day has an
identity separate from another; you know, the belief
that produces statements such as “it just doesn’t feel
like a Friday”. I remember the vivid and comedic way
God bless you, us and the life of CHT,
JANUARY 2015
Inside this issue:
Rector’s Writings
Front
General News
4-11
Melodic Memos
12-15
Young Adults (Y.A.C.H.T.)
Community Chatter
Regular Worship Schedule
CHT Staff Directory
January Calendar
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17-21
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Back
December 26th, 2014
Dear Member/Friend of CHT,
For several years the Vestry and I have considered the possibility of creating a columbarium within our church building. The time has now come for a decision to be made about this exciting project.
A columbarium contains cremated remains in a way that is sacred, beautiful and accessible for the bereaved to
come, be still and thankful for those whom they love but see no longer.
The plan is to build a columbarium in the northwest corner of the church building where, at present, sits our prayer
corner. The prayer corner is incorporated in the design for this project.
It is a great joy and privilege that John Staack is engaged for the project and has already given much of his time and
expertise in designing drafts for our review; these were shared at a recent church meeting. A few of John’s many
draft drawings are on page three of January’s CH@T.
GENERAL NEWS
John Staack is the visionary and skilled woodworker who created for us a new sanctuary area that is congruent with
the whole building.
The project houses 144 niches, each niche is large enough to contain the cremated remains of two people. The project costs $60,000. One niche will cost parishioners $1500, not including costs of container and plaque.
The Columbarium may be extended at any time to provide more room for cremated remains.
Very thankfully, I have already received promise of $10,000 gift and $20,000 interest-free loan.
If you would like to buy one or more niches, or if you are able to make a gift for this project or if you can make an
interest-free loan… or if you have questions, please contact me as soon as possible.
The project will take about six months to complete and full payment will be made upon completion.
Most sincerely,
(Alan Neale)
Ajrn316@gmail.com
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GENERAL NEWS
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The Rev. Mark Smith
Associate Rector
GENERAL NEWS
215-567-1267, ext. 13
msmith@htrit.org
One of my confessions about the church year is the wonderful variety I find in the different character of the seasons. If
we are paying attention, we feel the unbridled joy of Christmas as a single event, the coming of an incarnate Lord among us,
God made human so that we might become divine, as the early church fathers put it. So strong is the pull of this joy that it
reaches, for most of us, beyond the reports of retail sales, the list of cards to send that grows like a weed every year, all the
things we do to both celebrate and control this event of a “God with us”. At some level, we know that we do not have to understand it; we simply accept this event that comes unbidden into our lives and the depth of the love of God that it reflects for
each of us.
But Epiphany and the season that follows it make us work harder. Older than Christmas, Epiphany compels us to
search out what this God-with skin-on means in each of our circumstances, among the poor and the lonely, the heartbreak
and the hope that are fused into our lives, the sense that we are journeying with the disciples to try to make sense of why the
world feels so different. It begins with a baptism, one in which the heavens are opened, the Spirit descends like a dove, and a
voice cries out that, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well-pleased”. But most of us, as wonderful as our baptisms
are, spend our lives trying to determine what that event means. Embedded in this life-changing gift is the hard work of determining the meaning of this manifestation of the love of God and proclaiming it by word and example, as our prayer book has it.
What it means is uncertainty, and in a time when we make idols of our ability to determine the trajectory of everything from the
weather to our stock portfolios, that uncertainty can be deeply unsettling.
The challenge of Epiphany is this uncertainty, the hard work that we do to see God made manifest in the smallest
events in our lives. When I was asked recently by one of the young people of a parish I had served, “Why do we let Jesus into
our hearts?”, my response was that we let him in because that is where he lives, and we would not deny him a home. The
hard part, however, is being able see the face of this Christ among us, in the stranger and among those we say we love.
Embedded in this challenge, however, is an opportunity to know that the love of God is greater than any of our attempts to measure or quantify it. What it demands is a kind of ability to be attuned to the presence of God made manifest while
understanding that our own view of this world will always be incomplete. Just as our salvation is dependent on one another, so
is the knowledge that we are playing a small but irreplaceable in that salvation, a part whose effects we may never know. As
Esther de Waal puts it in one of her collections from the ancient desert mothers and fathers:
Let us live with uncertainty
as with a friend
to feel certain
means feeling secure
to feel safe is unreal
a delusion of self
knowing we do not know is
the only certainty
letting the self be lost into Christ.
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My hope is that Epiphany and the weeks following will draw you from the things we think we know and toward the
mystery of the Christ made manifest in all the unexpected corners of our lives.
Mark+
CHT VISITS...
JANUARY
We have tried several times to get this event to happen. I will
not surrender the attempt.
So once I have confirmed with Tiffin I propose that we visit
the restaurant (1100 Federal Street) on January 20 or 27…
GENERAL NEWS
Adult Education at CHT
Sundays at 9:45am (Parish House, 1904 Walnut St.)
No Will, No Way: Resolutions That Will (Probably) Last!
(January 11-25)
Feeling unresolved about your new year’s resolutions? The Rev. Alan
Neale will present three classes concerning the commitments we
make to ourselves that matter and how they can affect our lives:
January 11: Powerfully Accepting Powerlessness
January 18: Looking for will-power in the right places
January 25: The resolution of all resolutions
Join us to explore this intersection of inner resolve and the
cultivation of our own spiritual life.
Questions? Contact The Rev. Alan Neale: ajrn316@gmail.com
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Stewardship Update
Have you made your 2015 pledge to support the ministries of CHT?
GENERAL NEWS
As the Vestry works to approve the 2015 budget, it’s important that we
receive your 2015 pledge as soon as possible. If you already pledged
and have not received an acknowledgment letter, please contact the
church office as soon as possible, since it’s possible your pledge was
not properly recorded.
In 2015, we plan to give significantly more to missions and ministries
working with the needy. We also face significant facility issues and will
need to spend funds in order to create the best plan to preserve and
better utilize our church buildings. To that end, set an ambitious goal
for 2015 of $300,000 in total pledges, which represents a 10% increase
over last year. By the grace of God, we’re already 85% there with
$257,529 pledged to date. Yet there are still quite a few 2014 pledges
that have not yet been renewed. If those pledges are renewed, we
will surpass our goal!
Having just experienced the Christmas season with its symbolic gift exchanges, it’s important to remember the most important gift of all –
God’s grace and love in the person of Jesus Christ. And while God’s
grace and love can neither be earned nor purchased, a life truly
touched by Christ should be marked by gratitude and a desire to give
back.
Pledge online at http://www.htrit.org/pledgeForms/finance.html, or
return a pledge card (available in the church) to the church office today.
Andrew Gutknecht
CHT Stewardship Committee
Andrew.Gutknecht@verizon.net
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2015 Pledge Campaign
Thank you to everyone who has made a pledge to
contribute financially to our church community in 2015.
As of December 31st, we have received 123 pledges,
totaling $257,529.
If you have not yet made a pledge, please prayerfully
consider doing so and return your Pledge Card to the
Church Office as soon as possible.
Please make a bold statement of faith by generously
giving to God's work at CHT.
With your support, we plan to increase spending for outreach to our city, while continuing to embrace all who
seek the Lord in joint worship of our risen Savior, Jesus
Christ.
GENERAL NEWS
Finance Pledges may also be made online at:
http://www.htrit.org/pledgeForms/finance.html
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GENERAL NEWS
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The Church of the Holy Trinity held its first annual fundraiser {“Beef & Beer”} on December 5, 2014 to raise money for the Philadelphia Veterans House (PVH). PVH provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment for
Veterans struggling with homelessness. In addition to a
“homelike” place to lay their head, PVH also provides resources, food, and a second chance. Their mission:
“To leave none of our brothers and sisters behind as
we work day by day to make their lives more rewarding and less complicated”
With 11 Veterans in attendance and the Caribbean jazz
sounds of the “Trinidelphia” band…the “Beef and Beer”
was a fun night full of great food {catered by one of CHT’s
very own active member}, dancing, and good company.
The members of the Philadelphia Veterans House were
extremely appreciative and enjoyed getting to know some
of the CHTers that attended. One of the Veterans even
had the opportunity to sit in with the band for a couple of
sets as a guest drummer and bass player.
The event raised a total of $400.00 that will be donated
to the Philadelphia Veterans House to help support their
efforts in getting our Veterans the support they need.
CHT AND PARKING
At a recent Vestry meeting, it was decided that:
There will be no parking paid for by the Church
the week.
during
On Sundays worshipers will be encouraged to use our
free parking agreement with PPA to park at meters
(notices for car windows available from church office or
church).
The Vestry hopes that attention to this matter will continue to provide easy access for Sunday worship and also
reimbursement of costs where/when possible.
GENERAL NEWS
The parking lot to the west of the church charges the
church $4 for each car. Tickets stamped in church must
be accompanied by signing the sheet attached.
Those who park will be encouraged to pay the $4 fee to
the church.
COOK-OFF!
Sunday, January 11th, 2014
Immediately following the 11am service!
(In the Centennial Room)
Your help is needed to package meals for the elderly and shut-ins in
our community!
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GENERAL NEWS
CHT and Broad Street Ministry share the
belief that every member of our community – including those who endure the painful
reality of living outdoors – should have the
opportunity to dine with dignity.
Everyone should be able to sit at tables
with clean tablecloths, real plates, and silverware. All of us should feel safe when
we sit down at a meal, protected from the
elements, and secure knowing that there
will be enough food for everyone.
If you also share these beliefs, please
join us on Saturday, January 17th, from
10:30am – 1:30pm at Broad Street Ministry (315 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
19107).
Our neighbors in need of a nutritious meal
will thank you!
Questions?
Contact: outreachcht@gmail.com
Join CHT for a tutoring event
at St. James School on
Saturday, January 10th, from
10am - 2pm.
We will be helping students
with their work, as well as
assisting with projects
around the campus.
Our Weekly Church
Announcements
When I arrived at CHT in 2004 one of
the first little changes that I made was
the moment in our Sunday worship
when the dreaded, often lampooned,
church announcements took place.
At the beginning is a possibility but then you know that our
pews suddenly find occupancy within five minutes of the first
hymn.
At the middle, around the sharing of Peace, is a possibility but
then this can affect the flow of our liturgy and almost make the
‘announcements’ a liturgical act.
So the end of the service, just before the final hymn, seemed
the least awkward and most convenient moment. There is no
ideal time but at least end of service enables memories to retain the information a little longer.
I strongly believe that ‘church announcements’ is a weekly
celebration of a church’s life in fellowship, education, outreach
and much more.
I strongly believe that announcements given by lay members of
the church celebrate our goal of team ministry.
And I strongly believe that ‘church announcements’ can be a
winsome experience for those visiting CHT for the first time.
But sometimes… perhaps too many? So I hope we can develop some techniques to streamline our announcements without
reducing celebration of our diversity in life and in active membership.
Watch this space… look for a church announcement.
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PS It has been said that if you want to keep a secret put it in a
church monthly newsletter or announce it in church… ???
January Sunday School
Come one, come all to the second floor of the Church Offices for Sunday School at
10:50am…
January 11th, 18th, 25th
Joyful Noise will be held on Sunday, January 4th at 9:45am
GENERAL NEWS
Questions? Contact Sarah Spell, Sunday School Coordinator, at:
thejoyofsarah@gmail.com
CALVARY is really a stunning film.
At times funny with a piercing dark humor and
constantly challenging.
I watched the film recently with Wendy and we
agreed it would be so good to watch it with CHT
members/friends and talk about it a little afterwards.
So the film will be shown (on the church’s large
screen TV) on Sunday 18 or 25 beginning around
3:30pm. Sorry to be so vague… please look out
for further news in enews and Sunday announcements.
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Carillon bells in the tower of the Church of the Holy Trinity at
Rittenhouse Square. PETER DOBRIN / Staff, Philadelphia Inquirer
MELODIC MEMOS
Ring out, wild bells. In the winter dark of city
sounds, a carillon cheerily pierces the air. The
unexpectedness of tunes settling over Rittenhouse Square is one of the park's great pleasures. Listen, look up - these sounds are pockmarked with history. They come from the
Church of the Holy Trinity, 25 tuned bells from
1883, including the big one, the 3,500-pound
bourdon. In a neat bit of tintinnabulation tabulation, Lisa Lonie, the church's carillonneur,
says the instrument is the smallest among the
15 in the Delaware Valley. Mostly it is played
automatically - melodies for Advent in the next
few weeks, at noon, 3 and 6 p.m. But on
Christmas Eve you might hear a carol of special
local resonance. The text of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" was written by Phillips Brooks, the
church's rector, after he visited that little town in 1865, with music added by Lewis Redner, organist at the church for a two-decade stretch long ago. - Peter Dobrin
FREE CONCERT!
CAMERATA PHILADELPHIA, Ensemble-in-residence at
Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square, continues
its 2014/2015 season on Saturday, January 17th @
3:00 p.m.
Led by Music Director/Conductor & Cellist Stephen
Framil, the program includes works by Beethoven, a
jazz set by American Songwriters, and Mendelssohn;
and features violinists Luigi Mazzocchi and pianist Ron
Matthews.
The concert is FREE and open to the public (open seating). DONATIONS
are most welcome. For more information: www.camerataphiladelphia.org,
e-mail at concerts@camerataphiladelphia.org, or call 215-360-2173.
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MUSICOPIA STRING ORCHESTRA
WINTER CONCERT
January 31, 2015 at 5:00
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
MELODIC MEMOS
The Musicopia String Orchestra was established in 2005 to serve students throughout the greater
Philadelphia area. With three levels and students ranging in age from six to seventeen, MSO has a high
ratio of faculty to students and is a welcoming home to young string players who want to build their
instrumental and musical skills in a dynamic and growing ensemble.
19th & Walnut Streets
Admission is free
Discount parking is available at 1845 Walnut Street – ticket must be brought to the
concert for validation.
Cornell Glee Club
January 8 at 7:30pm
(Donations accepted at the doors!)
The CUGC has a long history of excellence and artistic ambition--our upcoming tour
includes a performance at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater and previous engagements have included performances at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, the
"Choir of the World" competition in Llangollen, Wales, ACDA Eastern Division and National conference performances. We'll be returning to Carnegie Hall in the Spring of
2015 with the American Symphony Orchestra. A previous Kennedy Center performance lead to this rave review in the Washington Post.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/10/
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MELODIC MEMOS
JOYFUL NOISE!
Sunday, January 4th
9:45am
On the first Sunday of each month, between the two
regular celebrations of Eucharist, CHT offers a 35 minute, more informal Eucharist intended for all ages.
Joyful Noise gives families an opportunity to worship
together in a very relaxed atmosphere, and it also
gives all members of the family of the church a
chance to experience a different style of worship from
time to time.
This service's simplified language is accessible to all,
and the interactive sermon is conversational and engaging. Easy-to-learn songs are accompanied by instruments such as piano, guitar, violin, djembe, and even
accordion!
We are always looking for more instrumentalists for
this service. If you are interested, please contact Alan
Neale at ajrn316@gmail.com or 215-567-1267 ext. 20.
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Every Wednesday
12:3012:30-1:30 p.m.
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free concert
with talented local artists!
Maryanne Meyer, Harpist
January 21
January 14
MINAS
Patricia King, Pianist
Orlando Haddad, Guitar
Jim Stager, Bass
Camerata Philadelphia
Stephen Framil, Cellist
Ron Matthews, Pianist
January 28
Curtis Institute of Music Open Rehearsal for Young
Artists
MELODIC MEMOS
January 7
JANUARY CHORAL MUSIC
January 4
Epiphany
January 11
Gounod – Ring out wild bells
Darke – In the bleak mid-winter
Tallis – Benedictus Dominus Deus
Walton – Set me as a seal
January 18
Shaw/Parker – Wondrous Love
Purcell – Thou knowest Lord
January 25
Victoria – Jesus dulcis memoria
Smith – Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
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Y.A.C.H.T. (Young Adults of CHT)
Join Y.A.C.H.T. for a Fun Night of Karaoke!
Do you love singing bad 80s tunes? Do you enjoy congregating with your fellow church
mates in music? If you can (or can’t) hold a tune, Join us for Karaoke Night!
When?
Where?
Who?
Sunday, January 25, 2015 5-7:00 PM
Yakitori Boy in Chinatown, 211 North 11th Street (around 11th& Race)
Email acn22@cornell.edu for more information!
Y.A.C.H.T.
(Young Adults of the Church of the Holy Trinity)
presents
Sunday Potluck Brunch!
All 20's/30's members, friends, and visitors are invited!!!
Date:
Sunday, January 11th
Location: Parish House
(1904 Walnut St)
Time:
12:30 p.m.
Please R.S.V.P. by Jan. 9th through
Facebook or by email to Toneh Williams
(tonehwilliams@yahoo.com).
If you have any questions, please email youngadultscht@gmail.com
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CHT Salutes...
The Office Staff
….a group of very dedicated people who are the backbone of CHT.
Amy (Addou) Barley is our Parish Administrator/Office Manager, and the smiling face behind the desk
you see whenever you visit the Church Office. Amy supports the clergy, schedules and coordinates
weddings, concerts and other special events, negotiates with vendors and oversees all office and parish functions. Amy is also responsible for formatting and preparing the Sunday service leaflets, CH@T
monthly newsletter, our weekly eNews and all Church communications (including social media and
web). Amy loves all things technology, social media, marketing and communications and enjoys contributing her wide range of skill sets to CHT. She also goes by “Superwoman”.
Ed Weston wears a number of hats. As Director of Trinity Central, Ed welcomes all who enter the
Church, offers visitors an extraordinary historic tour and keeps the prayer corner active praying with
those who request it. Ed is also our House Manager who schedules and oversees all concerts and programs with professional advice, staging, rehearsals and security. Ed creates program to promote CHT,
the most recent being the Sacred Spaces tour attended by over 200 visitors. And finally, Ed is our resident Historian and Archivist.
Ruth Worm is a Trinity Central Assistant who helps Ed and the rest of the staff wherever needed.
Ruth also welcomes visitors, gives tours and prays with anyone who asks.
COMMUNITY CHATTER
Jim Chadwick is our Property Manager. Jim is responsible for the grounds, buildings and mechanical
systems. Jim makes sure that the HVAC systems are working properly, that routine building maintenance is being done, that outside contractors perform as specified, that the Church is clean, and that
all is in good working order.
Don McKenzie counts and maintains records on the weekly financial donations. Don also plays the
organ at weekday Services, ensures that the proper sacred vessels are in place for each Service and
that the Altar supply closet is fully stocked.
Patsy Gibbs is our Sunday Sexton. Patsy sets up the coffee hour and cleans up the Church and kitchen
after the Sunday Services. Patsy also helps wherever else needed.
Jane Lindemann and Tamika Garrett are part-time accountants who process invoices and checks,
prepare monthly financial reports, and ensure that CHT conforms to established legal and regulatory
requirements as well as solid accounting principles.
Left to Right: Ed Weston, Donald McKenzie, Ruth Worm, Amy Barley, James Chadwick
Office Staff
Patsy Gibbs
Amy Addou – Parish Administrator/Office Manager
Jim Chadwick – Property Manager
Ed Weston – Trinity Central Director and House Manager
Ruth Worm – Trinity Central
Patsy Gibbs – Sunday Sexton
Don McKenzie – Parish Assistant
Jane Lindemann - Accountant
Tamika Garrett - Accountant
Tamika Garrett
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COMMUNITY CHATTER
Announcing the 2015 One Book, One Philadelphia Featured Selection
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce that the 2015
One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection is Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline.
Orphan Train is the compelling story of Vivian, a
91-year-old widow once orphaned as a child, and Molly, a troubled teen who has been shuffled from one unstable foster home
to another. The two women develop a bond, with Vivian treasuring her Irish immigrant roots and Molly finding comfort in
her ancestral Native American tradition. The novel sheds light
on an era when thousands of orphaned children were taken
from crowded cities to face uncertain futures in the rural Midwest and connects with the importance of heritage and memories in shaping who we are, the value of intergenerational relationships, and the fundamental power of family. The Library
Journal calls it, “A compelling story about loss, adaptability, and
courage... With compassion and delicacy Kline presents a littleknown chapter of American history.”
Join us on Thursday, January 22, 2015, for a kickoff celebration
featuring author Christina Baker Kline in Parkway Central’s
Montgomery Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
And in the meantime, start reading!
Featured Author - Christina Baker Kline
Christina Baker Kline is a novelist, nonfiction writer, and editor. In
addition to Orphan Train, her novels include Bird in Hand, The Way
Life Should Be, Desire Lines, and Sweet Water. She served as
Writer-in-Residence at Fordham University from 2007 to 2011 and
has co-edited or written four nonfiction books. She has taught
fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, English literature, literary
theory, and women's studies at Yale, New York University, and
Drew University, and she is a recipient of a Geraldine R. Dodge
Foundation Fellowship, a Fordham Faculty Research Grant, and a
Writer-in-Residence Fellowship at the Virginia Center for the
Creative Arts. Born in Cambridge, England, and having lived in the
American South and Maine, she is a graduate of Yale, Cambridge, and
the University of Virginia. She currently lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her husband and three
sons. Photo by Karin Diana.
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SACRED SPACES HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTUAL
TOUR
DECEMBER 14, 2014
1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
On Sunday, December 14th, we at CHT participated in the CCRA
-Sacred Spaces Historic Tour.
It was a very successful Tour and we hosted over 168 or more people who came,
enjoyed the tour by our excellent Tour Guides, enjoyed the great food and drink and
then they lingered because they were enjoying the atmosphere at the church so much.
Listed here are the people who helped in many ways:
Barbra Campbell, Ruth Worm, and Peter Ryker - our wonderful guides.
Annie Thomas, Sondra Bergey, Rick Seifert, Jack Downes, Emily Casey, John and
Maureen Smith, Kathryn MacArthur, Don McKenzie, Will Dowling, Margaret Dowling,
Ben, Ed Pike, Alan Neale, Mark Smith. All of these people were HOSTS in one way or
another.
COMMUNITY CHATTER
I want to take this opportunity to THANK ALL WHO MADE the church ready, serving in
many capacities and stuck with it to the very end.
If I missed anyone - I am very sorry… I do appreciate everyone who took part in this
effort and made this a great success.
Edward I. Weston
Chair of the Program
at The Church of the Holy Trinity
BAPTISM?
Next Baptism Sunday is January 11 – contact me
ASAP if you want to talk about this date.
Next date is Easter Day April 5 2015.
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On Sunday,
January 4th, please don’t
forget to bring in your food
donations to be blessed and
then sent to the Food Pantry at St. John’s
Hospice, 1221 Race Street!
COMMUNITY CHATTER
* Food Pantries Request Healthier Donations
over Bulk and Junk *
Ideas for what to donate:
- Low-sugar cereal, such as Cheerios or Chex
- Peanut butter
- Cans or plastic containers of 100 percent
juice
- Light or low-sodium canned vegetables
- Bags of pinto or black beans
- Rice
- Canned tuna fish
- Powdered milk fortified with vitamin D
- Whole wheat pastas
Many commonly donated foods are high in salt,
sugar or calories, making them poor choices for
people with high blood pressure, diabetes and
other diet-related health problems. With more
people turning to food banks and for longer periods of time, agency officials say they need
donations but they'd like to see people give the
kind of healthy and nutritious items they'd
serve to their own families.
January
BIRTHDAYS
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Greg Cesarone
John Gunther
Michael Bulboff
Charlotte Rose Dilgard-Clark
Andrew Gatch
Kimiko Williams
Betty Barbara Smart
Rachele Loffer
Kristyn Chrzanowski
Nicole Salva
H. Peter Deacon
John Tom
BAPTISMS
Stephen Henderson
Charles Titus Susanin
Geraldine Tom
Did you know that we have a labyrinth in the
Centennial Room?
Have you used it? Perhaps it’s been a while?
If you have questions about the labyrinth, how to use it,
or what it is, please be in touch with Alan or Mark.
We have just begun to schedule new appointments for
folks to pray with the labyrinth.
And, we have printed new brochures
that you can find in the back of the Church
with more information about this wonderful way to pray.
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Please take some for your own use,
or to give to someone who might be interested.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED...
...for the Church throughout the world, and those for whom prayer has been requested. Please offer prayer
for: Carmine, Sheldon, Dawn, Elijah, Paul, Marie, Johnnie, Joan, Adrienne, Charlotta, those who have been affected by war, natural disasters, and the men and women of the Armed Services.
...for all who have died, especially Robert Barley, Connie Williams and Elisabeth Josephson; that they may have
a place in God’s
eternal kingdom. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, and may light perpetual
shine upon them. Amen.
...for those unable to worship with the community, especially Geraldine Tom and Marlyn Honey Perkins.
...for those to be married in January, especially Christopher Labonte & Joseph Sinkus.
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COMMUNITY CHATTER
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“20 Minutes with God”
A Service of Holy Eucharist
Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.
The Church Offices and Trinity Central will close at noon on
Wednesday, December 31st, in observance of New Year’s
Eve and will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, in
observance of New Year’s Day.
The Church Offices and Trinity Central will be closed on
Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAYS
COMMUNITY CHATTER
8:30 Holy Eucharist
9:45 Joyful Noise (on the 1st Sunday of every month)
10:45 Nursery Room (in the Narthex)
11:00 Choral Eucharist and Sunday School (October through April)
12:15 Coffee Hour
MONDAYS – FRIDAYS
8:30 Morning Prayer
TUESDAYS
12:15 Holy Eucharist “Twenty Minutes with God”
WEDNESDAYS
6:00 Evening Prayer (said)
THURSDAYS
12:15 Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
TRINITY CENTRAL
(when our church doors are open)
Monday – Friday
Wednesday
11:30am – 2:30pm
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Saturday
11:00am – 4:00pm
CHURCH OFFICES
Hours of Operation:
Mondays through Fridays: 9:00am – 4:00pm
(Closed daily from 1:00pm – 2:00pm)
Tel: 215-567-1267
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Fax: 215-567-3766
Email: office@HTrit.org
Web: www.HTrit.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CHTRittenhouse
Pastoral Staff
The Rev. Alan Neale, Rector
215-567-1267, x 20 / AJRN316@gmail.com
The Rev. Mark Smith, Associate Rector
215-567-1267, ext. 13 / MSmith@htrit.org
The Rev. Dr. Francesca Nuzzolese, Pastoral Minister
404-277-5844 / fnuzzole@eastern.edu
The Rev. Bill Borror, Christian Education/Stewardship Consultant
billborror@gmail.com
Ms. Sarah Spell, Director of Sunday School
thejoyofsarah@gmail.com
Amy Barley – Parish Administrator/Office Manager
(Parish Communications)
215-567-1267, x10 / office@htrit.org
Dr. John French – Organist
215-567-1267, x21 / JFrench@ursinus.edu
Benjamin Leiby – Assistant Organist
benjamin.leiby@verizon.net
James Chadwick – Operations Manager
215-567-1267, x13 / jchadwick@htrit.org
Edward Weston – Trinity Central Supervisor
215-567-1267, x17
Ruth Worm – Trinity Central Assistant
215-567-1267, x17
Tamika Garrett – Bookkeeper (Your Part-Time Controller)
TamikaG@YPTC.com
In Residence
CHT STAFF & VESTRY DIRECTORY
Staff
Mr. Stephen Framil, Musician in Residence
admin@camerataphiladelphia.org
The Rev. Dr. Francesca Nuzzolese, Theologian in Residence
fnuzzole@eastern.edu
Mr. Kile Smith, Composer in Residence
kilesmith@earthlink.net
Ms. Samara O’Shea, Author in Residence
irishsamara@gmail.com
Vestry
Mr. John Smith – Rector’s Warden (2017)
Mr. David Luk - Accounting Warden (2015)
Dr. Horace MacVaugh, III – Treasurer (2015)
Ms. Emily Casey - Parish Secretary (2017)
2015
Karstendick, Joshua
Luk, David
MacVaugh, Horace - 2nd full term
Wilson, Katie
2016
Arcaro, Ralph
Campbell, Barbara
Gutknecht, Andy
King, Pat
2017
Baum, Maureen - 2nd full term
Bergey. Sondra
Casey, Emily
Smith, John - 2nd full term
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The Church of the Holy Trinity
1904 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-1267 www.HTRIT.org
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“In the Name of Christ to deepen our faith,
to enlarge our community,
and to act on our beliefs.”
JANUARY 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
Sat
2
3
9
10
The Church Offices
& Trinity Central
will be closed
today in
observance of New
Year’s Day.
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5
Food Pantry Donations accepted
today!
8:30am Holy Eucharist
9:45am Joyful Noise:
All-Age Family Eucharist
9:45am
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7
8
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist:
“Twenty Minutes
with God”
12:30-1:30pm
Brown Bag Concert
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist with
Prayers for Healing
6:00pm
Evening Prayer (said)
Adult Studies
10:00am-2:00pm
CHT Outing: Tutoring at
St. James School
7:30pm
FREE Concert:
Cornell Glee Club
11:00am Choral Eucharist
12:15pm Coffee Hour
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8:30am
Holy Eucharist
9:45am
Adult Studies
11:00am Choral Eucharist
w/Holy Baptism &
Sunday School
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14
15
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist:
“Twenty Minutes
with God”
12:30-1:30pm
Brown Bag Concert
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist with
Prayers for Healing
6:00pm
Evening Prayer (said)
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9:00am-12:00pm
Healing Prayer Team
Retreat
10:30am-1:00pm
CHT Outreach: Broad
Street Ministry
12:15pm Coffee Hour
3:00pm
Free Concert:
Camerata Philadelphia
12:30pm Cook-Off
(Centennial Room)
12:30pm Y.A.C.H.T. Potluck
Brunch (Parish House,
1904 Walnut Street)
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8:30am
Holy Eucharist
9:45am
Adult Studies
11:00am Choral Eucharist &
Sunday School
12:15pm Coffee Hour
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8:30am
Holy Eucharist
9:45am
Adult Studies
11:00am Choral Eucharist &
Sunday School
12:15pm Coffee Hour
5:00pm
Y.A.C.H.T. Karaoke
Night (Yakitori Boy)
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6:00pm
Wedding of Chris
Labonte & Joseph Sinkus
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22
The Church Offices
& Trinity Central
will be closed
today in
observance of
Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day.
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist:
“Twenty Minutes
with God”
12:30-1:30pm
Brown Bag Concert
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist with
Prayers for Healing
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27
28
12:15pm
Holy Eucharist:
“Twenty Minutes
with God”
6:00pm
Evening Prayer (said)
12:30-1:30pm
Brown Bag Concert
6:00pm
Evening Prayer (said)
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12:15pm
Holy Eucharist with
Prayers for Healing
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30
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5:00pm
Free Concert:
Musicopia’s String
Orchestra Winter
Concert