Welcome to

The Rt. Rev. Gary Lillibridge, Bishop  The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Suffragan Bishop The Rev. Albert Leveridge, Vicar all@centurytel.net Ali Fremming, Church Secretary fremming@centurytel.net Nana Ward, Director, Trinity by the Sea Day School nanaward@centurytel.net

A mission of the  Diocese of West Texas

Sunday Lectionary Readings

Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church welcomes you to join us in worship!

Some examples of our stained glass windows and what they symbolize

Faith  Hope Love
Holy Communion	Resurrection
Baptism	Weekly Schedule Sunday Eucharist 10:00 am (nursery provided)  Fellowship and Refreshments 11:15 am  Starting September 16, 2007 FOR ALL AGES! Christian Education Program-The Study of Luke 5:30 pm Confirmation classes 6:00 pm Sunday Night Service 7:00 pm Monday  Women's Bible Study  7:00 am (Mondays) Tuesday  Men's Breakfast  7:30 am (2nd Tuesday) Wednesday Eucharist 9:30 am ECW Brown Bag Meeting  11:30 am (1st Wednesday) Ladies' Lunch  11:45 am (3rd Wednesday) Thursday Second Time Around Shop 3:30-5:30 pm (each Thursday)      Bishop’s Committee 6:00 pm (3rd Thursday)  Saturday Second Time Around Shop 9-11 am (each Saturday) Trinity by the Sea Day School Summer Schedule (Daily Mon-Fri) 9:00 am-3:00 pm   Trinity by the Sea Day School Fall Schedule (Daily Mon-Fri) 7:30 am-5:30 pm (Full-time or part-time schedules available)

We Care About You!

Please check the Sunday bulletin and the monthly Church News for other meetings, events and service opportunities!.....To give Altar Flowers, please fill out a flower envelope and place in the alms basin......To place someone on the Prayer List, put their name in the appropriate section in the blue ring-binder. Flower envelopes and Prayer List are located on table at the back of the church, where you will also find Offering Envelopes. 

Ministry Opportunities

Acolytes (Ages 9 - adult): People  who facilitate worship; assist the priest at the altar; carry the processional cross and other tasks. Acolytes serve at the 10 am Sunday service and at special services. .

Altar Guild: Provides an opportunity to share in the responsibility of preparing for services, maintaining vessels, ornaments and vestments of the sanctuary and supporting the liturgical life of the church in many essential "behind the scenes" ways. 

Bishop’s Committee: A council of lay people, appointed yearly by the bishop, to be the governing body of the local church. The Bishop's Committee works under the direction of the Vicar. In the Vicar's absence, the warden presides. Please address any questions, concerns, suggestions or ideas regarding church life to Vicar or one of the members of the Bishop's Committee.

Chalice Bearers: Lay people licensed to assist the priest in administering the cup during Holy Communion. 

Cursillo: A once in a lifetime experience that lasts a lifetime and part of the Episcopal Renewal Movement. 

Christian Development: Plans programs for Christian Education for all age groups: Nursery, Kindergarten/Elementary, JR & SR High, and Adults. Activities include Sunday School, Youth Activities, Study Groups, Social Events, Fellowship, 

Nursery: Care of children (ages infant - 5 years) at Sunday Services -- paid sitter is available. 

Kindergarten/Elementary: We provide Sunday School for this age group; more teachers are needed. 

Day School: Monday - Friday 7:30 to 5:30 am for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Providing loving Christian experiences for children with music, art, math, science, language, fine and gross motor activities, social and emotional activities, and cognitive activities. Fall Registration in progress. Call Nana Ward for details 361-749-6448.

Junior & Senior High School: We provide Sunday School and Youth Group activities for our young people. Teachers and sponsors are needed. Contact Walt Kleine if you are interested in participating or would like to help teach. Our young people also participate in various diocesan youth events, such as Y.E.S. for Jr. High, Happening for Sr. High and various camps and conferences. Check bulletin in parish hall for current events.

Adults: Learning experiences and fellowship are planned throughout the year. Speak up about your wishes and your offers of help. 

Episcopal Church Women: This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. All women are invited. The major mission of this group is outreach.

Evangelism: Inviting and encouraging our churched and unchurched neighbors and friends to worship with us. This is the mission of our church.

Greeting and Welcoming: Making visitors welcome is important to us as well as, answering questions, providing information and support for those who wish to learn more about our fellowship and the Episcopal Church. We want incorporate, all who are interested, into the family of Trinity by the Sea. 

Hospitality: The coordination of Sunday Morning Coffee Hour and special events such as pot luck dinners and receptions. 

Ladies' Lunch : Meets in the Parish Hall at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of the month to go to lunch at a local restaurant.

Lay Readers: Lay persons licensed by the Bishop to conduct Morning and Evening Prayer services under the supervision of a priest. Contact the church office for more information.

Lectors: Lay people who read Holy Scripture and lead prayers during worship. Lectors are trained and licensed by the vicar. 

Maintenance: Saturday Morning Work Days. Please come and join the "fun" of cleaning up in and around our church facilities. Meets the first Saturday of each month at 8:30 am. 

Men’s Breakfast: Men of the church gather at a local restaurant on the second Tuesday of the the month at 7:30 am. 

Music: "They who sing, pray twice!" We really do seek to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Speak up or sing out to be part of this ministry. 

Newsletter: The Trinity by the Sea Church News is published monthly. Contributions suggestions, and assistance are welcome. Please call the church office (749-6449).

Office Coordinator: Arranges for volunteer office help when needed. 

Outreach: The coordination and encouragement of the ministry of outreach at Trinity by the Sea. This is done by the ECW. Contact the church office or any ECW member for information. 

Other Outreach: Information on Home from the Heart, Habitat for Humanity, the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief, and United Thank Offering is available in the parish hall.

Pastoral Care: Pastoral care takes many forms. A priest is available for spiritual counsel and direction and visits those who are ill or shut-in. Lay people pray for, call, visit, provide a meal or offer a ride to those in need. Several lay persons are licensed to bring Sunday Communion to shut-in members. To receive pastoral care from priest or lay people, you must let us know of your need. Call the church office or the Bishop's Warden, if you are ill, hospitalized, shut-in, or if there is a death in your family. 

Stewardship: Information and Pledge Cards are available in the parish hall. Our Annual Steward-ship drive takes place in the fall. 

Ushers: The ushers formally extend a welcome to worshippers on Sunday morning and are instrumental in enabling the worship of the congregation. Men and women of all ages are welcome. 

Twelve-step Support Group Meetings at Trinity by the Sea Pavilion

Sunday 8:00 pm AA
Monday 8:00 pm AA - Big Book
Tuesday Noon AA - Discussion,  8:00 pm - Women Only
Wednesday Noon AA - Discussion,  8:00 pm -  1-2-3 Meeting
Thursday 5:30 pm AA - Discussion,  8:00 pm Al Anon,  8:00 pm AA -12 Steps
Friday 8:00 pm AA - Discussion
Saturday 8:00 pm AA - Discussion
3rd Saturday 7:00 pm AA - Pot-luck Dinner - 8:00 pm AA - Speaker Night