April 13, 2025

WE WORSHIP TOGETHER

Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am 😊 PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG😊           

This Weekend’s Readings: Luke 19:29-40, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Luke 23:1-49

This Weekend: PALM PASSION SUNDAY everything [in]between shouting & silence

Join Us for Worship… Jesus doesn’t instigate his own parade. Instead, just his quiet presence alone inspires the multitude to shout out and praise God. When the religious leaders try to silence the crowd, Jesus tells them that the noise level isn’t the point—even the stones would cry out if they were silent. It takes wisdom to know when our voice is needed and when it’s just noise. We will then turn from celebration to the reading of the passion narrative. 

Please consider joining us on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. In his final hours, Jesus redefines power through acts of humility, including sharing a final meal with his closest friends and those who will soon betray him. After breaking bread, the disciples argue about who is the greatest, but Jesus tells them that the greatest must be the least and the leader must be the servant, turning their hierarchy on its head. According to Jesus, humility is powerful, and real power is shown through humility, giving us a new commandment to love one another. Holy Communion will be served and in our sending we will strip the altar as we prepare our hearts for the next part of the passion story. Join us on Good Friday as we lean into the silence and ponder Jesus' death. The service interweaves Taize music, scripture, reflection at the cross and something to carry home to remember. 

THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Asst. Leader: Linda Bensen 

Reader: Linda Mizutowich 

Homilist:  Mark Peters   

Cross Bearer: Delaney Cole

Comm Asst: Linda Mizutowich, Bryce Cole

Usher: Larry Symanski, Charlie Ryan

Acolyte: Olivia Herrera, Violet Martinez

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION                                          

Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.                            `                      

Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am.

IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN LUTHERDALE SUMMER CAMP??  

August 3rd -6th for students who have completed 1st-8th grade.   Contact the office for more information or check out the link: https://www.lutherdale.org/full-week-overnight-programs

 HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE -  Please join us...Palm Sunday ~ April 13th at 10:30am, Maundy Thursday ~ April 17th at 7:00pm, Good Friday ~ April 18th at 7:00pm, Resurrection of our Lord~ April 20th at 10:30am

CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY

The call committee has designed a congregational survey to get feedback on portions of Trinity’s Ministry Site Profile (MSP), a document that is designed to help us and our new pastor find each other! We ask that all Trinity members complete the survey  by APRIL 14, 10pm. Your perspective is really important to this process—we want to hear from everyone!

Click the QR code in the printed announcements or easily acces the survey online here:  https://forms.office.com/r/hb2thz3Wj0

Printed copies of the survey can be found in the Gathering Place. You may complete the survey on a print copy and give it to any member of the call committee.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Saturday, April 12th 9:00am-11:00am Bunny Breakfast 

Sunday, April 13th 10:30am Palm Sunday/First Communion Service

Monday, April 14th 7:00pm Easter Sunday Choir Practice

Sunday, April 13th 11:30am Appreciation Reception for Pastor Charisse

Thursday, April 17th 9:00am Seniors Outing to Delavan, WI

Thursday, April 17th 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Service

Friday, April 18th 7:00pm Good Friday Service

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Maundy Thursday 4/17 - 7:00pm                         

Asst. Leader: Linda Kay 

Reader: Jan Wenski

Homilist: Jim Scheibel

Comm Asst: Jan Wenski, Gail Klimek

Good Friday 4/18 - 7:00pm

Asst. Leader: Jobey Hendel

Readers: Jon Jensen, Jerry Janecek

THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS

Mon-12pm-4pm   | Tues- CLOSED  |   Wed-8am-2pm  | Thurs. 8am -2pm  |   Fri- CLOSED

  As always, it is recommended to call ahead before stopping by 😊

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION

George and Georgeann Molitoris in Honor of their 53rd Anniversary gave donations to the

Bus Fund, Christian Ed Fund, Dream Fund, Scholarship Fund & to the Mission of the Month. 

INTERIM NEWS

Dear Trinity Congregation,

Grace and peace be with you!

As many of you know, my last Sunday with you as pastor will be May 4. In our 15 months together, you have shown me your heart; your faithfulness and resilience.

As promised, here is an update on our ministry, leadership, and next steps as I take leave:

Staff: President Gene Mondello, Kurt Staehlin, and I have met individually with the staff to set clear goals for the coming months. Staff will continue to work with Gene and Kurt for any support or questions that arise.

Worship: The Worship Committee will maintain its vital role in supporting our worship services. We are still waiting for word on who will be assigned to Trinity as the Bridge Interim pastor. This pastor will work alongside the Worship Committee to plan & guide worship, preach and preside on Sundays as well as provide pastoral care as needed.

Call Committee: The committee has set a goal to present the first draft of our church profile to Church Council by their May meeting for approval. Once approved, it will be submitted to the Synod for review before “going live,” meaning that our paperwork is ready for potential pastoral candidates to view and prayerfully being a candidate for pastor at Trinity.

Prayers and Pastoral Needs: Please send any prayer requests or pastoral needs to the church office, and Jan will ensure they are directed to the appropriate person.

Trinity, you have made great strides during this interim period. Your finances are stronger, the church building is solid, and there is a strategic plan in place for our leadership. This plan includes strengthening both your ministries and ongoing building projects.

It has been a privilege to serve alongside you. As you search for your next pastor, I am confident that the Holy Spirit will guide you in this process; reminding you of who you are and whose you are.

I’m rooting for you every step of the way!

In Christ’s peace,
Pastor Charisse

NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Sunday 4/20 - 10:30am

Asst. Leader:  Jim Scheibel  

Reader: Diane Thompson

Comm Asst: Dave & Diane Thompson, Violet Martinez, Olivia Herrera

Cross Bearer: Peyton Enderle

Usher: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel, Tom Jareczek

Acolyte: Olivia Herrera, Violet Martinez

LOOKING AHEAD…

Sunday, April 20th 10:30am Resurrection of our Lord Easter Service

Friday, May 2nd 7:00pm Trinity Trivia Night

Sunday, May 4th 10:30am Confirmation/Sunday, April 20th

May 5th-  May 9th Trinity Travelers  Mystery Trip

Tuesday, May 6th 6:00pm Christian Fellowship

Tuesday, May 6th 7:00pm Women of the Church

NEED TO KNOW

FIRST COMMUNION – We welcome to the Lord’s Table for the first time: Bradley, Madelyn, Julian, Mia, Ella, Adam and Isabel.  May you always know the peace of Jesus, the light of his love, and the joy of his life within you. God’s Blessings! 

ALTAR FLOWERS – This week altar flowers are given by the Valdez Family in honor of Sunday’s First Communicants.

ANNOUNCING! APPRECIATION RECEPTION FOR PASTOR CHARISSE JENSEN –Please join us for a farewell reception in honor of Pastor Charisse Jensen following worship on  April 13th . We hope to see you there! Pastor Charisse serves at the direction of the Bishop and has been reassigned to another church. 

THANK  YOU NOTES…

Thank you to all the serving groups and volunteers who have made our midweek Lenten meals possible. The dinners have been delicious and the fellowship has been delightful. Thank you ALSO to Candace Peters for her leadership of Holden Evening Prayer. The music, cantors, and singing have brought a prayerful joy to our Lenten journey.

MISSIONS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2025 

This quarter’s missions will focus on COMMUNITY OUTREACH. Four missions will be available for your generous contributions, and you are encouraged to donate to as many as you wish between April 1 and June 30.

The missions are as follows:

NEW FOUNDATION OF HOPE

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES of IL (LSSI)

BABY SHOWER (Baby items will be collected in early May with details to come)

You may use “Special Offering” envelopes and designate the specific mission. Or CLICK HERE  to give online.  Click “FUND” and then “MISSIONS”  and select the mission you'd like to support.

Thank you and God bless you for your generosity. Each week we will each highlight a mission listed above and this week we highlight: LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS (LSSI)

Established in 1867, LSSI is one of the largest non-profit statewide social service providers. Their mission statement is “Responding to the Gospel, LSSI brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.”
Services include foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordablesenior housing, home care for older adults, residential programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and services to help people and families impacted by incarceration. Your generosity will help them continue to serve over 50,000 children, adults, and seniors annualy. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• TRINITY TRIVIA NIGHT -  Friday, May 2nd at 7:00pm. Teams of 4-6 people will compete on general –knowledge questions. Get a team together or we can help you fill one.  $10.00 a person -No outside food or drink allowed. Doors open and registration begins at 6:30 PM Join us for a fun night of: Raffle Prizes / Split the Pot...Food –Hot dogs/ Nachos Pop/Beer & Seltzer Questions…call Margie O’Connell @ 708-705-8250.  Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Women's Board. 

• TRINITY RUMMAGE SALE - May 16th 4pm-7pm and May 17th 8:30am-Noon.  Drop off donations on May 15th.  More info to come!  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  

• 2025 TRINITY VBS - REGISTER FOR VBS  Start the Party...Celebrate the Good News!  June 9th-13th - 9am-11:30am.  VBS is open to children who have completed Preschool through 5th Grade 

• 2025 TRINITY VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!  VOLUNTEER AT VBS We are in need of MANY volunteers...6th grade through Adult.  

TRINITY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP

Spots available! For more information contact Linda Bensen (708-702-7026)

ROUTE 66 TRIP - Thursday, May 15, 2025 - leaving at 8:00 am  Route 66 road trip on the Trinity Bus will include: LOTS OF STOPS!  Cost per person:  $55.00 which includes tour, bus, lunch. 

JUNE BIRTHDAY PARTY – Thursday. June 26th – “I Love Lucy” Birthday Lunch at Trinity.  Cost per person:  $30.00* which includes lunch catered by “Smilin’ Clydes” and   Program: Leslie Goddard – Presenting …”Lucille Ball.”      *checks made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church

SIMPLE CHURCH ONLINE GIVING DURING LENT 

Have you ever wanted your online offering to go to a special fund, but you weren’t quite sure how to do that? Just follow these instructions in Simple Church Giving:

1. On the Home page Click: “Give Now”

2. Under “My Donation” - Click on “One-Time”

3. Click on “Fund” and then click on “Additional Offering”

4. Click on “Sub Fund” and choose specific fund available.

Click HERE  or Text “GIVE” to 708-627-9300 to get started.  Thank you for your continued generosity and faithfulness in giving.

PRAYER LIST  April 13, 2025

Trinity Members

Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Steve Sakal, Linda Jaeger, Jill Schur, Randy Skendzel, Dawn Fish, Karen Weaver, Mike Maty, Daniel Garcia

Friends & Family of Trinity Members

Anne Huffman by Anna Enderle

Jerry Cissna by Trinity Travelers

Laura Felton by the Mondello Family

Team Alpha International Ministry

Andrew Dillon by Anna Enderle

Lois L. by The Peterson/Thompson Families

Bev Brinkop by Jan & Gary Enderle

The Bermudez Family by the Gallagher Family

The Cox Family by Tom & Lynn Jareczek

Kathy Nordstrom by the Kueltzo Family

The Family of Zeke Vasser by the Gallagher Family

Kurt Strigun by the Gallagher Family

Brian Anderson

Barb Wesseman by Trinity Seniors

Jim Meyer by Karen Rascher

Bart Stancampiano by Becky McNaughton

The Alonzo Family by Becky McNaughton

Tina Hoffer by Becky McNaughton

Steven Faynor by Donald Price

 Trinity Prayer List Reminder

Please note, names submitted to the Trinity Prayer List will  remain on the list for four weeks. After that time, the name(s) will be taken off but they can be re-submitted.  Please use the pew Connection Cards or email office@trinityol.org for all prayer requests.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

4/1   Anna Enderle

4/4   Chloe Smith

4/4   Theresa Kasick

4/6   George Molitoris

4/6   Emma Enderle

4/7   James Buschbach

4/10  Joshua Masters

4/12  Jill Schur

4/13  Lisa Had

4/13  Mark Kasick

4/14  Margie O'Connell

4/15  Nolan Huscher

4/15  Elizabeth Hastings

4/16  Patricia Janecek

4/16  Lillian DeRousse

4/17  Linda Kay

4/17  Katherine Gallagher

4/17  Lynn Craig

4/18  Edward Goodfellow

4/18  Cole Weaver

4/19  Kurt Staehlin

4/19  Samuel Peters

4/20  Sharon Tomlinson

4/20  Nancy Born

4/22  Amanda VanCauwenberge

4/25  Cora Jobb

4/25  Donna Symanski

4/25  Ron Evans

4/29  Charlie Ryan

4/29  Matthew Jareczek

4/30  Dennis Doherty  

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES 

4/5    Andy & Lisa Reich

4/5    Nicholas & Danielle Mobley

4/7    George & Georgeann Molitoris

4/14   Sonny and Sue Phelan

4/25   Tim & Laura Krueger

4/28   Jerry and Patricia Janecek

STAFF CONTACTS

Pastor Charisse Jensen Interim Pastor pastor@trinityol.org

Nicole Goodfellow Youth Director youthdirector@trinityol.org

Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org   

John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org                               

--  See printed announcements for the list of our 2025 Church Council Members.