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  

 
 Please join us in worship!

Some examples of our stained glass windows and what they symbolize

Faith  Hope Love
	Trinity by the Sea Day School Trinity by the Sea Day School is an outreach ministry of Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Church Ages 18 months through 5 years We provide excellence in child care for toddlers and preschool children in a loving Christian environment.  Our program includes music, art, math, science, language, fine and gross motor activities, social and emotional activities, and cognitive activities.  We also offer a morning Pre-Kindergarten program which surpasses State guidelines.  Full or part-time schedules available. For more information, please telephone:  (361) 749-6448 or E-Mail: nanaward@centurytel.com
Vacation Bible School 2009 * Discovery Canyon * Come and Explore the wonders of God's World June 22-26 9a.m. to noon daily Please call 361-749-6448 for more information

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. 

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. 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.

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 un-churched 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. 

Work Days:  Please come and join the as we share some time cleaning up in and around our church facilities on the last Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.. 

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.  Trinity Choir Troupe is a group of young musicians who support our worship with music and song.  Trinity Choir practices during the fall, winter, and spring.

Newsletter: The Trinity by the Sea Church News 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 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: 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. 

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