Bulletin Bits

Dear Trinity Family,

As we enter the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, we give thanks for the blessing of belonging to such a vibrant and active church community.

Looking ahead, we are especially excited for the Marshall Historic Home Tour on September 6 & 7. Trinity will once again play an important role in this cherished community tradition:

✨ On Saturday evening, September 6, Trinity will showcase its beautiful historic stained glass during a special Night Time Stained Glass Tour.

Throughout the weekend, we will also be hosting music, tours, refreshments, and box lunches as part of our hospitality.

We are only seeking a few more volunteers to help make the weekend a success.
Our Trinity family is truly amazing for giving a hand, offering hospitality, and being part of such a beautiful moment for our church and community.

👉 Please see the announcements for more details on how you can get involved.

In peace and fellowship
Trinity Episcopal Church
Marshall, Michigan
✝️

Last Week’s Attendance:
In Person: 46 Online: 8
Happening this week:

Sunday 

Aug 31 (The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost)

Proper 17

9:30 am      Sunday Service (Hybrid)

 1:30 pm     Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Monday 

September 1

6:30 am       Morning Prayer (Chapel)

12:00 pm     Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Tuesday 

September 2

6:30 am        Morning Prayer (Chapel)

10:00 am      Bible Study (Chapel)

12:00 pm      Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

7:00 pm        Pastoral Care Team (Chapel)

Wednesday

September 3

6:30 am        Morning Prayer (Chapel)

12:00 pm      Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

1:00 pm        Senior Exercise Class (Hall)

Thursday 

September 4

6:30 am        Morning Prayer (Chapel)

12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

 6:00 pm        Tai Chi (Hall)

Friday

September 5

6:30 am         Morning Prayer (Chapel)

10:00 am      Cookie Drop-Off for Box Lunches (Kitchen)

12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Saturday
September 6

9:00 am        Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

10:00 am      Tours of Trinity until 5 PM

11:00 am       Home Tour Box Lunches for Sale (Garden Door)

8:30 pm        Stained Glass Reception (Hall)
9:00 pm        Stained Glass Tour

Sunday

September 7

(The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
Proper 18

9:30 am       Sunday Service (Hybrid)

12:00 pm     Tours of Trinity until 5 PM

 1:30 pm      Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Join us in person, or Online – Facebook and YouTube

Aug 31
MP Rite I
9:30 am
Officiant Deacon Wendy
First Lesson Sara Huggett
Reader Tom Goodsell
Organist Randy Turpin
Broadcast Marguerite Grupke
Ushers Mike Renaud, Annmarie Renaud
Counters Ivan Egnatuk, Annmarie Renaud
Coffee Hour Tom & Jill Goodsell

For your advance reading and meditation, the lessons for next Sunday, September 7th, 2025, are:

• Jeremiah 18:1-11

• Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17

• Philemon 1-21

• Luke 14:25-33

September 7
HE Rite II
9:30 am
Celebrant Fr. Rick Stravers
First Lesson Elliott Huggett
Readers Mike Love, Becky Somsel
Organist Randy Turpin
Broadcast Julie Kaminski
Ushers Scott Koch, Keri Koch
Counters Keri Koch, Beth Howard
Coffee Hour Anne Bohl

Celebrations this week

Birthdays:

Addison Tucker - September 2

Duane Cowgill - September 5

Baptisms:

Benjamin Line-Neumann - September 5

Weddings:

John & Anna Coulter - August 24

☕💖 Passing the Coffee Cup 💖☕

A HUGE shoutout to Karl & Sarah Loomis for their 35 years of serving as Coffee Hosts — ensuring parishioners and guests alike received friendship, warmth, and spiritual food during Trinity’s Coffee Hour! The Loomises have decided it’s time to step down and pass the torch. (Side note: Neil is definitely going to miss those famous windmill cookies!)

We need YOU! Trinity is looking for more Coffee Hour hosts. Hosting is easy, fun, AND rewarding! 🌟

Contact Becky Wright: 📱 269-268-0070 | ✉️becky.wright@trinityofmarshall.org

to add your name to the mighty role of Coffee Hour hosts!

🎥 Help Support Trinity's Legacy Video

Throughout August, we’re welcoming donations to help cover the cost of recording Brooks Grantier’s guided tour of Trinity’s beautiful stained glass windows during Marshall’s Home Tour. Produced by Blufish, this video will preserve Trinity’s story for generations to come. Thank you for your support!

🏛️✨ 2025 Marshall Home Tour – Sept. 6 & 7 ✨🏛️

Trinity is proud to again participate in the Marshall Historic Home Tour!
From food to music to storytelling, it’s a weekend of community, history, and hospitality — and we need your help to make it shine.

Saturday, Sept. 6:

🥪 Box Lunch Sales – for $10. 11AM-1PM.

⛪ Stained Glass Tour – Special evening tour led by Brooks Grantier.
8:30 PM Reception, 9:00 PM Tour.

Both Days (Sept. 6 & 7):

🎵 Live Music

🕍 Guided Tours

🎹 Randy Turpin on Trinity’s historic 1949 Möller pipe organ

✨Volunteer Opportunities:

Stained Glass Reception (Sept. 6):

🍴Provide appetizers/hors d’oeuvres (drop off on 9/6 by 2 PM)

Home Tour Hosts:

🙋 Friendly faces needed for 2.5-hour shifts as tour greeters

(9/6) [3-5 PM]

(9/7) [12-2:30 PM]

📍 Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall

📧 Or contact the Church Office: 269-781-7881 | office@trinityofmarshall.org

Questions about the Stained Glass Tour reception?

Contact Neil & Becky Somsel:

📱 269-268-0070 | ✉️ becky.wright@trinityofmarshall.org

Prayers for Deborah

Fr. David and Deborah are deeply grateful for the love, care, and prayers of their Trinity family over these past weeks. Deborah continues to face hurdles in her healing journey and may be facing the possibility of surgery. We ask for your continued prayers for strength, comfort, and a swift recovery, trusting in God’s healing grace.

Share Your Wedding Memories at Trinity!

Do you have wedding photos taken at Trinity Episcopal Church? We’d love to see them! Please share one or two of your favorite photos by emailing them to: 📧 office@trinityofmarshall.org

Help us celebrate the beautiful moments and lasting love shared within our church community!

Security Camera Consultation Needed

Trinity is considering adding security cameras around the grounds to enhance safety. If you have experience with camera/monitor setup and installation—or know someone who does—please contact the church office or email us at office@trinityofmarshall.org. Thank you for your help in keeping our church home safe and secure!

🔒Doors Locked During Office Hours🔒

Please note that we have decided to keep the church doors locked during office hours. Please call the office at (269) 781-7881 to arrange for someone to come and let you into the building.

Pastoral Care Committee

The Pastoral Care Committee is active! We are here for you!  Please reach out to Mike Renaud (269-830-2403 or pastoralcare@trinityofmarshall.org) for your pastoral care concerns. The pastoral care committee is here to provide support to you for your emotional life, spiritual life, or prayer for your physical needs. Please share with us if you also know of concerns for others. 

Thank you for keeping the people and ministry of

Trinity Church in your prayers.

If you would like to make a general donation 

to Trinity you can–

Mail a check to:

Trinity Episcopal Church

101 E. Mansion St. Marshall, MI 49068.

All people are welcome to share the Holy Eucharist, regardless of denomination or membership. 

Anyone who wishes to receive a blessing from the priest instead of the Eucharist may come to the altar rail and cross their arms across their chest to signify their preference for a blessing. 

If a person is unable to come to the altar rail for communion or a blessing, please notify an usher. 

The servers will come to the person where they are seated.

Office Notes

- Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

- The Bulletin Deadline is Tuesday morning of the preceding week. 

- Paper submissions for the Bulletin and the Newsletter can be

placed in the designated basket in the Office.

- Electronic submissions can be sent to the church email address, which is office@trinityofmarshall.org.

- The Newsletter Deadline is the 20th of each month.

- Please note, we renew the Prayer List every month.

- Call the office at 269-781-7881 if you would like a Pastoral visit from Deacon Wendy or the Pastoral Care Team.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AFTER OFFICE HOURS, CONTACT NUMBERS ARE:  

Anne Bohl, Senior Warden (269) 224-1664

Rev. Deacon Wendy Pearson  (269) 781-3235
Cherie Riser, Junior Warden (269) 274-2185

Emergency Exits

Per our insurance carrier we need to announce our emergency exits in the church, so note:

-two in the back exiting to the outside

-one in the front left of the altar exiting to the garden door

-one left of the baptismal font exiting to the garden door.