Notes from 

Holy Trinity Lutheran 

Church

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April 21, 2024

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Serving Today (4/21)

 

Lector: Shawn Mathewson     Video:  Don Gulliksen

Usher:  Carol Schutz, Shawn Mathewson    Altar Guild:  Judy Randazzo

Communion Assistant:  Joan Cosgrove & Joyce Maul

CPIC:  Sig Samuelsen    Counters: Carol Schutz & Joan Cosgrove

Offering:  Barbara Samuelsem    Acolyte:  Elin Maitilasso

 

 

Serving Next Week (4/28)

 

Lector: Sebastian Randazzo     Video:  Don Gulliksen

Usher:  Carol Schutz, Sebastian Randazzo     Altar Guild:  Judy Randazzo

Communion Assistant:  Joan Cosgrove & Joyce Maul

CPIC:  Sig Samuelsen    Counters: Carol Schutz & Joan Cosgrove

Offering:  Barbara Samuelsem   Acolyte:  Finn Lodato

 

 

Special thanks to Jennifer Foose who is serving as our guest musician today!

 

Holy Trinity is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Director of Music, Mrs. Kathy Sacchiero.  She will officially begin her duties on Sunday, July 7.  Mrs. Sacchiero is a retired public school music teacher, has played the organ and directed choirs in church settings for several years, and is the daughter of a Lutheran pastor. Welcome aboard Kathy!

 

Volunteers are greatly needed at our Spring Car Show and Festival, slated for June 8 from noon to 6:00pm.  Can you give an hour or two to set up, clean up, or volunteer during the festival?  Sign up sheets are located in the back of the sanctuary. Please don’t wait until the last minute to sign up as we need an accurate estimate of help to be provided.

 

Would you like more information regarding our Spring Car Show and Festival?  Simply go to:  https://www.rockawayfallfestival.com/   and you will see the website (which was moved from a Fall designation to a Spring designation in the url). 

 

There will be a Spring festival panning meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00pm in the choir room.  Please try to attend!

 

Scandinavian Market at Nor-Bu Lodge, April 27th, 10am-5pm.  Food sale, vendors, books, paintings and more!

 

SAVE THE DATE! - This year's Mother/Daughter Banquet will be held on May 10 at 6:00 PM.  Entertainment will be provided by Eric Kerssen.  Tickets will be going on sale soon.  If you know you will be attending, please sign up to bring something yummy for our World Famous Dessert Table on the sheet in the back of the church.

 

We are looking for donations of new items for the tricky tray that will take place at the Festival on June 8th. Some suggestions might be things that are associated with Spring and Summer such as gardening tools or flowers, pool or lake toys, picnic basket items, beach towels or beach chairs, American Flag or other July 4th items. Gift cards of any kind are always good. Thank you for your support. See Peggy Hon if you have any questions

 

Considering Membership at Holy Trinity?  Pastor Jack will be offering orientation classes on three consecutive Sundays beginning May 5 at 12:30pm in his office.  See Pastor for details.

 

Our sister congregation in Sparta is inviting us to join in their activities.  See the insert in upcoming bulletins for more details.

 

Lunch and Learn Bible Study meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at noon in the choir room.  This is an in-person event.  However, If you wish to attend via ZOOM internet conferencing please contact Pastor Jack to request a ZOO link at jackspartan79@gmail.com.

 

Keep those Random Acts of Kindness reports coming for our Sunday School project :-) email Erin at eosterhout@optonline.net or call/text her at 973-615-1026.

 

How to order flowers to be placed on the church altar. Let Donna in the church office know no later than the Monday before you want the flowers in church and let her know what you would like printed in the bulletin. Donna orders the flowers and they deliver them and bill the church at $30.00 per arrangement. The cost to you is $30.00. Contact information for Donna in the church office:
Phone number 973-625-0110.

 

A Praise Band is Starting at Holy Trinity! If you play the guitar, drums, or another musical instrument.  Come on board!  Youth are encouraged.  See Jennifer Foose for more information:  jdfoose@gmail.com.

 

Want to have your announcement appear in this bulletin?  Please email your blurb to the church office no later than Tuesday at 10:00am for the upcoming Sunday announcement.  Email is:  htl.church@gmail.com

 

RISE UP is collecting toiletries to aid our locals.  Did you know that food stamps do not cover basic toiletry items like soap and shampoo?  Please donate items in the special bin located in our church vestibule. For more information, contact Angela Bloshuk at 973-476-0101 or email her at: riseupangela@gmail.com

 

Want to give electronically?  40% of our offerings now come in via electronic giving sources.  To learn more, simply go to our web page at www.rockawaylutheran.org and click on the “donate” button. . . then follow the simple instructions.  Regular offerings (with date and frequency of your choice) as well as one-time gifts can be established electronically.  All transactions are confidential.

                    

Mother/Daughter Banquet - Tickets are on sale now for this year's banquet.  It will be held on May 10 at 6:00 PM.  Prices are $15 for adults, $12 for ages 6 - 12, and under 6 years old - Free.  Entertainment will be provided by Eric Kerssen.  Please see Barbara Samuelsen for tickets.  We hope to see you at this fun event.

 

Desserts - Sign up in the back of the church to bring a dessert to share for the Mother/Daughter Banquet.  See Ellen Crane for more information.

 

Banquet Set-Up - On Thursday, May 9, at 9:00 AM, the ladies of WELCA will be making meatballs for the Mother/Daughter Banquet.  We will also be setting up the tables and decorating.  If you can, please come and help out.

 

Important WELCA Dates

 

May 9 - Meatball Making 9:00 AM

May 10 - Mother/Daughter Banquet 6:00 PM (See Barbara Samuelsen for tickets.)

May 19 - Ladies' Group meeting (Blue Room after church)

June 8 - Spring Festival 12 noon - 6:00 PM

June 11 - WELCA Picnic (Nor-Bu lodge, 6:00 PM)