Memorial Services for the Rev. Bill Forbes
Two services will be held

The first will be this coming Tuesday, July 7th, at 2 PM at Westfield Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NJ.

The second will be here at Trinity on Saturday, August 29th at 11 AM.

Trinity Marching in the 4th of July Parade!
Saturday, July 4th, Noon

Join the clergy and other parishioners who will be marching in the 4th of July Parade. We'll hand out 2,000 wildflower seed packets with Trinty's information them. Meet at the corner of Grand Avenue and Sewall (one block south of Asbury Avenue toward Cookman Avenue on Grand) to march in Asbury's 4th of July Parade. We have individual flags for you. Plenty of water will be in the convertible we'll walk behind. Wear your Trinity t-shirt if you have one. If you don't have one, they will be for sale ($15) before we step-off. We'll line up at noon.

Acolyte Training and Chorister & Acolyte Beach Outing
This Sunday after the 10 AM Eucharist - 3 PM

Are you looking for a way to be a part of service? Then join us for our 2nd Acolyte Training right after the 10 AM Mass. Food will be provided. It will last about an hour and we will cover all aspects of our service, as well as fitting robes. All current Acolytes are also asked to attend, as we will be covering some changes in our service.

Chorister & Acolyte Beach Outing Following Acolyte training, we'll all head to the 3rd Avenue beach! Thank you to Tom Gilmor and the City of Asbury for the beach passes for our kids! Thank you to Madison Marquette for providing free minuture golf! See what you get to do if you are an Acolyte or Chorister! Great blessings!

Baptismal Quilt Ministry Forming
Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm

We are undertaking an exciting new ministry to involve everyone in the parish in celebrating the baptisms that occur at Trinity. We will be creating quilts for each baptismal celebrant that will hang at the back of the church for a few weeks leading up to the Baptismal celebration.      Please come to a one hour informative meeting  to hear how we will create these quilts.

Wednesday Evening Book Study
8 Weeks Beginning June 24th ~ 7:10 PM

Author David Yount, Vice Chairperson of the Washington Theological Consortium, recalls that in the first few centuries, pagans said of their Christian neighbors, 'See how they LOVE one another.' Come explore with us as we study the book "What are we to do? Living the sermon on the Mount" The study will run throughout the summer months for 8 weeks beginning June 24. If you cannot commit to all 8 weeks please join us regardless for discussion and fellowship. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Strong Backs & Willing Hearts
ASAP

Can you help Fr. David move two pianos that have been given for our Choristers to use for practicing? If so, email him asap to coordinate a date that will work for those who volunteer. Stout@TrinityNJ.com.

Trinity's Exploring Music Camp
July 6-10, 2009 from 10 AM to 3 PM

A terrific week of music, crafts and games is being planned. Adults, can you help out? We’ll be inviting musicians from the area to demonstrate their instruments, compose a song, have a talent show, and sing in church on Sunday July 12. We need help with crafts, general oversight and crowd management, gym time, procurement of snacks and lunches. See Diane Caruso if you can help! Email her at Music@TrinityNJ.com or call 732-775-5084.

Keeping up with Deacon Gail and Mother Mary Frances at General Convention
Trinity at General Convention

The New Jersey Deputation has created a web site of resources and of issues that will be coming before this General Convention, being held between July 8th - 17th. The web site has a place where you can post your comments or concerns to the deputation. I encourage you to visit our site at, njgcresources,web.com/theissues.htm.

Ladies Sing Out
Sunday, July 26, 10 AM

All ladies of the parish help us fill the chancel on Sunday, July 26 for a one-Sunday Woman's Choir. We'll support the congregation in leading the hymns and sing the offeratory anthem. We'll meet at 8:45 AM in the Church. Let Diane know you are coming by emailing her at Music@TrinityNJ.com. Spread the word!

Trinity Book Drive for Children of our New Companion Diocese

At this past Diocesan Convention the Central Diocese of Ecuador was announced as our new companion diocese. In the hopes of showing our new friends that they are welcome with open arms, Trinity will be doing a Spanish language book drive for Ecuador. You can help by either donating a Spanish language book or donating money that will go on to purchase a Spanish language book for the young people of our companion diocese. A box will be placed in the narthex to receive books. If you donate monies, make the check payable to Trinity Church and ear mark for “Books for Ecuador.” Questions? Contact Georgeanne Dorney at 732-546-1625 or georgeannedorney@comcast.net.

New Trinity Parish Nursing Program Forming

We are pleased to announce that a Parish Nursing Ministry is presently under development that will serve the Trinity parish community. Our mission will be to build on the strength and skills of individuals and families to care for themselves and one another through health promotion activities and health education outreach provided by volunteer registered nurses within our congregation. Registered nurses who are currently licensed in New Jersey and are interested in learning more about this ministry contact MaryAnn Vitiello at: mavitiello@aol.com

New Commuter Book Swap
Bring a book, take a book

To help folks save a little money, we are setting up a bookshelf in the hallway of the parish office wing for a book exchange. On Sundays bring a book, take a book. Please do not bring your whole library to the church! But one or two recently released novels that commuters, weekenders and (soon) beach-goers may enjoy swapping. Books deemed inappropriate for all eyes will be removed from the shelf. What to do with that extra $8 to $10 a week? Why not use it towards your pledge?

Trinity Members on National Website
www.EpiscopalChurch.org

Several members of our parish were interviewed for the national Episcopal Church’s website. They were asked to talk for one minute about what they enjoyed about worshipping at an Episcopal Church. You can see them at www.EpiscopalChurch.org

New Online Pledge Card Available
Clink the link below

We ask all those who believe in what God is doing in and through Trinity to fill out a card to pledge your support. Click here to fill out a pledge card on line. It's easy.

As of July 3, 171 households have pledged. This amount includes 39 new pledges(!) for a total of $273,641 pledged to support the ministry of Trinity for 2009. The goal to balance the budget is $330,000. If you haven't pledged yet, please join in what God is doing in this place. Whatever you pledge, whatever the size matters, because you matter. Together, we'll keep our doors open wide and a warm welcome waiting in 2009!

Trinity Cookbook is Here!
Available Now

Be sure to purchase the 2008 cookbook for yourself and one, or two, or three to give as a Christmas present. If you attended the Cookbook Launch and Tasting after church this past Sunday, you know the recipes are incredible! Purchase them after church or from the parish office for only $15.

Food Pantry Needs
Bring to the church

Everyone's help is needed in keeping our pantry shelves stocked as giving to the Monmouth County Food Bank has dropped signficantly. Click here to find out what is needed.

E-newsletter
Saving paper and keeping informed

If you are not receiving the email newsletter, sign up by clicking here. It is becoming the main way we are keeping the parish informed of special announcements, reminders and upcoming events/programs.