February 1, 2026
Announcements for Sunday, February 1, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING - Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER - Diane Thompson
READER- Linda Peterson
COMMUNION ASST. - Dave Thompson, Linda Peterson
USHER -Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am
SAVE THE DATE….for the next Cinnamon Roll Sale, Sunday February 15th right after worship! See the "More for Announcements" attachment for more details.
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed- 8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am-12pm | Fri- CLOSED
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Sunday, February 1st RIGHT AFTER WORSHIP Annual Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, February 3rd 6:30pm Women of the Church Board
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - Please join us at our Annual Congregational Meeting this Sunday, February 1, right after our 10:30 am service. If you have a copy of the 2025 ANNUAL REPORT already, don't forget to bring it with you! There is a limited supply of printed copies still available at the Gathering Desk. You can also access the report that was emailed electronically on January 18th. Email office@trinityol.org with any questions.
NEED TO KNOW
WE ARE BLESSED! If you haven't heard the news yet, we are very happy to share that Pastor Leland Albright has extended his stay with us and will be here leading worship through the Sunday after Easter. Thank you, Pastor Leland!
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATES
The Call Committee has completed the second round of in-person interviews with the candidates, and the call process continues. Please keep this time of discernment in your prayers, trusting the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
~Jeff Allen, Paul Enderle, Amy Luckett, Mark Peters, Jim Scheibel, Jan Wenski
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 2-8-26
PRESIDING - Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER - Linda Bensen
READER- Jeff Allen
COMMUNION ASST. - Jay & Heather Rzechula
USHER -Jeff Kueltzo, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
LOOKING AHEAD…
Thursday, February 5th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Tuesday, February 10th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday, February 10th 6:30pm Council Meeting - Meet in the Library
Tuesday, February 10th 6:30pm Women’s Board–Meet in the Gathering Place
Sunday, February 15th After Worship Cinnamon Roll Sunday
Wednesday, February 18th 10:00am Ash Wednesday Service & Sacrificial Breakfast
Wednesday, February 18th 6:00pm/7:00pm Lenten Supper & Ash Wednesday Service
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
LENT WORSHIP
Join us in the morning on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am for a service and sacrificial breakfast AND/OR in the evening at 6:00pm supper (Beef Vegetable Soup served by Women of the Church) followed by our 7:00pm Service. Both will include imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Lent Services will continue every Wednesday until March 25th with 6:00pm Supper and 7:00pm Service Look for more info to come soon about the full Lenten Supper menu.
BUNNY BREAKFAST - Hop on over to Trinity for breakfast ( pancakes and saugsage with orange juice, milk or coffee) on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9am-11am. Fun games and pics with the bunny too! Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets or you can also check out the "More for Announcements" attachment as well. Questions...email bethkelly4612@gmail.com
THANK YOU NOTE…
Dear Trinity, Thank you so much for your generous scholarship. It will go a long way in helping me reach my goal of becoming a physical therapist! ~ Danielle Allen
TWO TRINITY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP EVENTS COMING UP!!
VALENTINE LUNCHEON - Thursday February 12, 2026 at 12:00pm at Trinity - Cost: $40.00
Lunch catered by Bartolini’s and Entertainment – Elvis Presley presented by John Lyons Menu: Meatball, Mostaccioli, Italian Chicken, Salad, rolls, dessert beverages (coffee, tea, water)
MARCH LUNCHEON Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 12:00pm at Trinity - Cost: $30.00
Lunch catered by Clancy’s in Oak Lawn and entertainment by the Glennsvibes*
Entertainment: Glenn Ellison and Tina Michaels will be performing, older popular hits, romantic, dance, jazz, and swing featuring an instrument called the vibraphone along with singing by Tina. Together they are the Glennsvibes
MENU CHOICE for MARCH LUNCHEON
____Corn Beef Reuben Sandwich on Rye with French fries
____Southside Grinder Pot-roast and provolone sandwich on French roll with French fries
beverages (coffee, tea, water) and dessert Deadline to order is March 5th.
Checks made payable to TRINITY SENIORS ** bring payment to Trinity or mail payment to: Mickey VonAsten, 8832 S. 51st Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Questions or for more information contact Linda Bensen (708-702-7026)
SIMPLE CHURCH ONLINE GIVING
Click HERE or Text “GIVE” to 708-627-9300 to get give online!
Have you ever wanted to give to a special fund, but you weren’t quite sure how to do that? Just follow these instructions:
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.
Thank you for your continued generosity and faithfulness in giving.
PRAYER LIST 2-1-26
Trinity Members
Linda Kay, Dawn Fish, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Vi Rowan, Pastor Varma, Karen Weaver, James J. Michael Gallagher, Daniel Garcia, Kathy Baldea, Therese Jacobsen, Peters Family, James Gallagher
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Brian Anderson
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Gary Gleich by Nicole Goodfellow
Keith Koch by the Peters Family
Matt Adams by the Peters Family
Serene by Dave & Diane Thompson
Team Alpha International Ministry
Brenda Ramirez by the Gallagher Family
Dan Phair by Cathy Cepican
Melissa & Family by the Gallagher Family
Georgia Veyette by Cathy Cepican
Charles Gracey Sr. by the Gallagher Family
The Bernardy Family by the Mondello Family
Bruce Markland by Stacey Fox
TRINITY PRAYER LIST REMINDER
Please note, names submitted to the Trinity Prayer List will remain on the list for 4 weeks but can be resubmitted if taken off. Please use the pew Connection Cards or email office@trinityol.org for all prayer requests.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2/4 Jan Wenski
2/5 Linda Jaeger
2/10 Jim Scheibel
2/11 Millie Strocchio
2/15 Joan Buschbach
2/15 Daniel Garcia
2/16 Nancy Billows
2/17 James J. Michael Gallagher
2/18 Delaney Cole
2/18 Myah Martinez
2/20 Xavier Gallagher
2/20 Bob Hestroffer
2/21 Jobey Hendel
2/24 Tina Donoghue
2/25 Tyler Evans
2/26 Pat Yeager
2/26 Peg Baikie
2/27 Violet Peterson
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
2/6 Steve & Sandy Green
2/12 Robert & Marci Scholtes
2/12 Tim & Dorothy Landgrebe
2/26 Jan & Gary Enderle
TRINITY COUNCIL 2026
TRUSTEES:
Paul Andersen
Gene Mondello
Dave Thompson
Bill Waterstraat
DEACONS:
Julie Constantine
Gary Enderle
Jay Rzechula
Kurt Staehlin
ELDERS:
Amy Enderle
Craig Lanigan
Linda Kay
Gail Klimek
AT LARGE:
Diane Valdez
Pat Yeager
TRINITY COUNCIL OFFICERS:
President: Gene Mondello
1st Vice President/Head Trustee: Dave Thompson
2nd Vice President/Head Deacon: Gary Enderle
3rd Vice President/Head Elder: Gail Klimek
Deacon/Financial Secretary: Julie Constantine
Deacon/Treasurer: Kurt Staehlin
Elder/Recording: Secretary: Amy Enderle
STAFF CONTACTS
Pastor Leland Albright Interim Pastor leland.albright@mac.com
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
