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Altar Guild The ministry of the Altar Guild includes the care of the silver and brass, the communion vessels, linens, altar hangings and vestments. The Altar Guild assists the clergy by preparing the sanctuary for worship prior to Saturday and Sunday services, weddings, funerals and other special services. Members rotate in service according to a flexible schedule. Monthly meetings are held September through May with a Christmas get-together and end of the year lunch. New persons are mentored/trained with one or two seasoned members. For further information, please contact Hope Shimabukuro at 671-0380. |
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Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) Lay Eucharistic Ministers are lay persons licensed by the bishop to administer the consecrated elements of the Eucharist. The Diocese provides training for those called to this ministry. Contact the Rector, Fr. Mike at 892-5813. Lectors Lectors assist at worship by reading from the Scriptures. Vocal training is available, and this ministry is open to all. Contact the coordinator, Frank Serresseque at 893-8646. |
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Acolytes Boys and girls who are at least six years of age can begin to serve at the altar. They are trained for specific tasks such as candle lighting, cross bearing, assisting with the offering and communion. Acolytes serve on specific Sundays according to a schedule; so, for further details, parents can contact the parish office at 892-5813.
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Choir The Senior Choir, rehearsing Thursday evenings, provides anthems in the Anglican tradition and contemporary selections on Sundays during the academic year as well as an occasional Choral Evensong. For information about joining the Senior Choir, contact Robert Sabourin, Organist/Choir Director at sabourinrobert@sbcglobal.net. |
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Bell Choir The Bell Choir, composed of 12 to 14 adults, rehearses on Monday evenings throughout the academic year and plays seasonally at Christmas and Easter and Trinity Sunday. From time to time Trinity enjoys and is blessed with its own and guest voice soloists and musicians of trombone, violin, guitar and other fare. For information about joining the Bell Choir contact Robert Reif, Bell Choir Director at 894-0918.
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Vestry From the Latin word vestire, meaning to clothe, or to put on. Originally the word referred to the room where the priest would vest. In the early days the local lay leaders would gather with the priest as he vested to discuss the affairs of the parish. Later, the word came to refer to the leaders, instead of the room. At Trinity our vestry consists of twelve members, four of which are elected to serve three year terms, by the congregation at the annual meeting each January. Dee Mulholland, Val Syring, Tom H. Tabor, Gary Hadden, Denise Middleton, Jeffrey A. Taylor, Nancy Weber Taylor, Nan Wells, Sarah DuFresne, Martin Foss, Frank Serresseque, Patrick Trahan |
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Historical Committee The mission of the Historical Committee is the preservation, organization, and dissemination of information concerning the memorials, materials and history of Trinity Episcopal Church. An ongoing project is the work of inventorying historical documents and placing them into archival storage, as well as giving presentations on the history of Trinity’s people and building. For further information, contact Diane Rapson-Gabil at 892-3105 or drapsongabil@chartermi.net. |
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Elizabeth Guild The goal of St. Elizabeth Guild is to foster fellowship among the women of the church. All women are welcome to the gatherings on the second Tuesday of the month for a sandwich or salad lunch (bring your own) with dessert provided by the hostesses for the day. The Guild has enjoyed activities such as making Easter baskets for shut-ins, health kits for the health fair, and appreciated unique presentations about antique dolls, cylinder phonographs, sign language and on and on and .... For further information, contact Elisabeth Campbell at 684-1555. |
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Counters Time, talent and treasure are the jewels of good stewardship, and Trinity’s counters strive for a perfect accounting of monies collected at worship. To assist the parish, vestry, finance committee, and treasurer of Trinity, contact the Treasurer, Steve Beckert at steven.beckert@sbcglobal.net or the parish office at 892-5813. |
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Ushers The best greeters in the world are the variety of men and women of Trinity who want you to feel welcomed and comfortable as you worship God, are escorted to Coffee Hour or sent warmly as you go to greet your day. An annual dinner thanks the ushers and conversation centers around a safe Trinity and better service. Join the ushers, with some training, by contacting Jack Esseltine at 684-4061. |
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