Welcome to

            Trinity By The Sea           

  Episcopal Church

    Port Aransas, Texas
                A mission church of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas 

     serving Mustang and North Padre Islands in Christ's Name and through His Spirit

433 Trojan at Avenue E P.O. Box 346 Port Aransas, Texas 78373

361-749-6449 Church 361-749-6448 Day School 361-749-6459 Fax E-Mail: trinitybythesea@centurytel.net

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Please join us for worship!

Directions:

Take Avenue E off of Allister Street (the main street of downtown Port Aransas).  Avenue E ends at the church on

Trojan Street.

Or, take Avenue G to Trojan Street.  Take Trojan Street to the church (click on link to map)

Some examples of our stained glass windows and what they symbolize

                                                           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. 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.  Cursillos are offered through the Diocese of West Texas.

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.

Second Time Around Shop:  Open Saturdays from 9a.m. until Noon, the Second Time Around Shop offers the general public to select pre-used items at very reasonable prices.  Revenues go directly for Outreach programs of the Episcopal Church Women. Volunteers to help with the Shop are always welcome!

Junior & Senior High School: We provide Sunday School and Youth Group activities for our young people. They also participate in various diocesan youth events, such as Y.E.S. for Jr. High, Happening for Sr. High and various camps and conferences.

Adults: Learning experiences and fellowship are planned throughout the year.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW):  Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.

New Member Ministry: Helping visitors welcome is important to us, as well as answering questions and providing information and support for those who wish to learn more about our fellowship and the Episcopal Church. 

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

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

Work Days:  Please come and join us as we share some time cleaning up in and around our church facilities on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9am to 11am. 

Music: "They who sing pray twice!" We really do seek to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.  "Trinity" is a group of young musicians who support our worship with music and song.   The Trinity Choir practices during the fall, winter, and spring.

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

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 person, let us know of your need. Call the church office if you are ill, hospitalized,  a shut-in, or if there is a death in your family.  Spiritual Direction is available.

Stewardship: Stewardship Ministry is our response to God's grace in our lives.  It includes the support of the Church.  Information on tithing, pledging, and planned giving is available in the church office.

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. 

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

Open Meetings every night of the week at 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Noon
3rd Saturday of each month:  7:00 pm Pot-luck Dinner Eat and Meet - 8:00 pm - Speaker