HTEC News and Notes

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PRAY FOR OUR BISHOP SEARCH

Our Diocese of Florida’s search for a new bishop is now underway. Join our bishop search committee in praying daily for God to raise up fit candidates for election to this highest and weightiest sacred ministry, taking a cue from our Book of Common Prayer (page 256):

O God, you led your holy apostles to ordain ministers in every place: Grant that your Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry of Word and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work for the extension of your kingdom; through him who is the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

ADVENT MIGRANT DRIVE

Partnering with other faith communities, our parish’s Immigration Ministry will aim during the Advent season to fund twice-a-month groceries, formula, and diapers for 15 new mothers whose husbands are detained locally for immigration violations. To help, drop a check in the collection plate or at the parish office made out to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with “Immigration Ministry” in the memo line. Also note the Episcopal Church poster in our church’s north entryway, portraying Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as refugees fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod’s persecution (Matthew 2:13-15). Questions? Click here to email Jennifer Rich.

JOIN THE ALTAR GUILD!

Help set up for Sunday Eucharists, Wednesday Healing Services, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other special church occasions! We have four teams, and each team meets one weekend a month. All are welcome — men or women, young or not so young! Help keep God’s house ready to host God’s people. Questions? Click here to email Vandy Thorpe.

ALTAR FLOWERS

If you would like to place flowers on the altar in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for loved ones, please call the parish office front desk (352 372 4721) for dates available on the parish calendar. You can use a florist of your choice or ask the front desk staff for recommended local florists. Have questions? Need more details? Call the parish office!

SAINT ELIZABETH CIRCLE COLLECTION

Saint Elizabeth Circle seeks donations for its charity benefit sale Saturday, September 13, 2025. Collecting will start Friday, August 1, 2025. Please donate new or gently used household items: books, chairs, dishes, kitchenware, knick-knacks, lamps, paintings, pans, pots, tables, tools. (No clothes, please.) All proceeds go to charity. Questions? Click to email Pat Evans or Jennifer Rich.

JOIN THE CHOIR!

Interested in singing in our church’s choir? Any singer, ages 16 to 90-plus, is welcome. No audition needed. Rehearsal is most Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m., then again on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. You needn’t know how to read music — but it helps! If you love singing, please consider committing to this key ministry in our parish’s liturgical life. Email musicdept@holytrinitygnv.org for details.

JOIN THE HANDBELL RINGERS!

HTEC’s handbell ringers perform a few times a year at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharist. Bells range from the bass end to little treble bells, with musical styles from traditional hymns to challenging showpieces. You needn’t know how to read music — just be able to count in time. Ringers rehearse 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays. Email musicdept@holytrinitygnv.org for details.