February 22, 2026
Announcements for Sunday, February 22, 2026 - First Sunday in Lent
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING - Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER - Jobey Hendel
READER- Karen May
COMMUNION ASST. - Maureen Ligeski, Naomi Peters
USHER -Charlie Ryan, Larry Symanski
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
ALTAR FLOWERS – The flower arrangement in the middle the altar this week is given by Kurt & Peggy Staehlin in honor of their grandaughter Margo Jillian, born on February 11, 2026.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am
CINNAMON ROLL SALE THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who supported the cinnamon roll sale last Sunday. A special thank you to Lisa Allen for organizing the sale. We appreciate your donations as they continue to bless and strengthen our Sunday School ministry!
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed- 8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am-12pm | Fri- CLOSED
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Wednesday, February 25th - 6:00pm/7:00pm - Lenten Supper (Sloppy Joes) & Service
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Dear Trinity Family,
The meet and greet, scheduled for this Sunday February 22nd, with Pastor Jeanine Reardon is cancelled. After conversation with Pastor Jeanine, she rescinded her call to Trinity Lutheran Church. With protocol from the Synod, there will still be a Special Meeting with a vote to be held after worship on March 1st, even though Pastor Jeanine has withdrawn.
Thank you,
Gene Mondello
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
DREAM FUND: Ron Walton in Memory of John & Dorothy Walton
BUS FUND: Linda Berry, Kathy Baldea in Memory of Mike Maty, Karen Rascher in Memory of Mike Maty
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of Geoge Lundstrom (birthday 2/22) gave donations to the Bus Fund, Christian Ed Fund, Dream Fund, Scholarship Fund & to the Mission of the Month
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS - 3/1/26
PRESIDING - Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER - Jan Wenski
READER- Judy Goebel
COMMUNION ASST. - Judy Goebel, Olivia Herrera
USHER - Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, March 1st- After Worship - Special Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, March 4th- 6:00pm/7:00pm - Lenten Supper (Chicken Soup) & Service
LENT WORSHIP AT TRINITY
You’re invited to join us throughout Lent for Supper at 6pm and Service at 7pm, every Wednesday until March 25th.
Lenten Supper Schedule
-February 25 - Sloppy Joes
Served by: Church Council
-March 4 - Nana Ruth’s Chicken Soup w/ mini sandwiches
Served by: Confirmation
-March 11 - Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup
Served by: Sunday School
-March 18 - Cream of Potato Soup
Served by: Church Council
-March 25 - Beef Vegetable Soup
Served by: Worship Committee
NEED TO KNOW
PHISHING EMAILS - Reminder to watch your emails carefully. This week we were made aware that spam email came from what looked like Pastor Leland, and some of you may have received this. Please do not open the email if it is from Pastor Leland and it says "Do you have a moment?. I am going into a meeting, no calls so just reply back to my mail,” or a request to provide a gift card for him. This is not a real email from Pastor Leland. Although we have secure systems, this is happening to many executives in various corporations, especially senior pastors. We have reported this as phishing and are sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
GAMES & BOOKS - The Women of the Church are looking for gently used games (board games or card games etc.) and children’s books (ages 1-12) to use as white elephant gifts for the Bunny Breakfast. If you have any to donate, please bring them to the Gathering Place. Thank you!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
BUNNY BREAKFAST - Hop on over to Trinity for breakfast ( pancakes and sausage 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. Please note...TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE by 3/14. Questions...email: bethkelly4612@gmail.com
TRINITY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
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* Deadline to order is March 5th.
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: 1.Corn Beef Reuben Sandwich on Rye with French fries OR 2.Southside Grinder Pot-roast and provolone sandwich on French roll with French fries. Beverages (coffee, tea, water) and dessert.
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)
MONGOLIA MISSION TRIP SUPPORT FOR ANNA ENDERLE
Dear Trinity Family,
I am excited to announce that I have been accepted to participate in a Bethel University missions trip to Mongolia in May 2026! Going to Mongolia for me will be a way in which I can live out our calling as Christ followers to go out and preach the good news to the ends of the earth. This is a very exciting opportunity and I can't wait to share all about it but for now I would love to ask for some help and support in the following ways!
1. Please pray for our group going to Mongolia, for safe travels and for the hearts of those we interact with to be prepared to hear the Gospel.
2. If you feel led, I am fundraising to attain my trip cost of around $3,000. CLICK HERE to go to my page where you can donate.
Thank you & God's Blessings,
Anna Enderle
PRAYER LIST 2-22-26
Trinity Members
Linda Schabold, Dawn Fish, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Rowan, Karen Weaver, James J. Michael Gallagher, Daniel Garcia, James Gallagher, Peters Family, Carol Cloutier, Linda Kay,
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Gary Gleich by Nicole Goodfellow
Keith Koch by the Peters Family
Matt Adams by the Peters Family
Beeta Freeman by Pastor Varrma & Elsie
Serene by Dave & Diane Thompson
Team Alpha International Ministry
The Family of Katie Soroghan
Lindy Roth by Linda & Cathy
Finnegan by Dave & Diane Thompson
Brenda Ramirez by the Gallagher Family
Bruce Markland by Stacey Fox
Melissa & Family by the Gallagher Family
Charles Gracey Sr. by the Gallagher Family
Brian Anderson
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
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
SIMPLE CHURCH ONLINE GIVING
Click HERE or Text “GIVE” to 708-627-9300 to 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.
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
