October 12-13, 2024
October 12-13, 2024
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Times: Saturday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 10:30 am
This Week’s Bible Readings: 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10, Psalm 119:41-48, Mark 13:1-8
This Weekend: “God Answers Hannah”
Join us for worship… This week’s story is a treasure. It is part of the underplanking that defines society, culture, and community because at the heart of all strife there is news of a meeting place and the promise of help on the way. God who answers prayer, We are blessed & humbled that you hear us when we call to you in our time of deepest longing. Receive our gratitude for your listening ear. Amen.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 10/12 & 10/13
Saturday 10/12 | 5:30pm Leader: Jim Scheibel
Reader: Cindy Maynard
Sunday 10/13 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Jan Wenski
Reader: Karen May
Comm Asst: Olivia Herrera, Karen Rascher
Ushers: Charlie Ryan, Jeff Kueltzo
Acolytes: Violet Martinez, Olivia Herrera
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am.
Registration – Sunday School, Confirmation and Triniteens registration is open. If you haven’t registered your child yet, CLICK BELOW:
YOUTH and SUNDAY SCHOOL - Children entering Preschool - 6th grade
CONFIRMATION - 7th and 8th graders
TRINITEENS - Highschool students
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Tuesday, October 15th 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
Thursday, October 17th 9:00am-7:00pm Rummage Sale Drop Off/Set Up
Friday, October 18th 4-7pm Fall Rummage Sale
Saturday October 19th 8:30am-12pm Fall Rummage Sale
RUMMAGE SALE – It’s time for our Fall Rummage Sale! Clean out your closets and drop off your donations on October 17th and then shop the sale on October 18th & 19th VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on all 3 days! Many hands make light work…we hope you’ll join us! Sign up at the Gathering desk or contact Beth Kelly bethkelly4612@gmail.com
Accepting donations this week for our MISSION of the MONTH- The October Mission of the Month is Trinity’s Keep the Dream Alive Fund. You can give to The Mission of the Month online or by using the envelopes in the pews.
NEED TO KNOW
LETTER FROM OUR COUNCIL PRESIDENT, SUE PHELAN- Please see the attached letter for a summary of our Listening Session on September 29. In Sue's letter, she outlines her address and Council's next steps in our progress to calling a new pastor as well as your participation in this process. Printed copies (on blue paper) of the letter can be found at the Gathering Desk.
TRUNK OR TREAT – Mark your calendars for a favorite Trinity event on October 26th from 11am-1pm. We need: decorated vehicles -- donations of fun size candy -- 8oz water bottles AND volunteers to run kid’s games. Contact Lynn Jareczek for more information.
REFORMATION DAY – There will be only ONE SERVICE over the weekend of October 26th & 27th to celebrate Reformation Day. We invite you to join us as we come together as ONE congregation on Sunday October 27th at 10:30 am.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY at TRINITY – November 3rd is All Saints Sunday, a time for us to remember all the saints who have died before us, especially Trinity members and their loved ones who have died within the last year. Please email the church office at office@trinityol.org to give us the name or names of those you would like to remember. We ask that you provide these names by October 27 to ensure we have all information together. We invite you, or a representative from your family, to come the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd and light a candle of remembrance for the life of your loved one during worship. There will also be a time, in the prayers, when each of our loved ones who have died will be remembered by name.
TRINITY TO PARTNER WITH LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES IN NOVEMBER TO SERVE LOCAL FAMILIES
Who is Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?
LSSI Overview: According to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois works every day to bring healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities through programs and services across the state.
Here is a snapshot of LSSI’s Impact Study:
50,291 children, adults, seniors, and families were served; one in every 252 people in Illinois. 50% of children served were ages 10-14; 19% people served were 25-34. By annual income, 71% of people were below $5,000; 91% below the poverty threshold, $25,000.
One of the programs that LSSI supports is Intact Family Services, who will be the beneficiaries of our serving project in November. Intact Family Services (IFS) is a program that supports and strengthens families while also monitoring safety and well-being of all minors in the home.
Watch for more details about our partnership and serving project with LSSI next week along with how to participate in November.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
REMINDER…FIRST COMMUNION POSTPONED- Both the First Communion class (scheduled for October 13th) and the First Communion service (October 20th) have been postponed and will be rescheduled for Spring. The date is still to be determined.
LOOKING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS- Can you help on occasion, just when needed? Please contact Lynn Jareczek 708-826-0055.
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS - CREATED TO BE ME HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT- November 16th from 9am-3:30pm. We would love to have a group of our Triniteens attend...friends are welcome too! Contact Nicole Goodfellow for details.
JOYS & CARES
ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS- Happy Anniversary to Ron & Sharon Tomlinson who are celebrating 50 years of marriage on October 12th… Congratulations and may God continue to bless you and your family!
THANK YOU– To All at Trinity Lutheran Church, We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your recent food drive on behalf of Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry. The food items collected in September will provide essential nourishment to countless families and individuals. Your ongoing support means a lot to us. Thank you, Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 10/19 & 10/20
Saturday 10/19 | 5:30pm
Leader: Jerry Janecek
Reader: Libby Timmons
Sunday 10/20 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Larry Symanski
Reader: Linda Peterson
Comm Asst: Lynn Jareczek, Linda Peterson
Ushers: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel, Tom Jareczek
Acolytes: Bryce Cole, Violet Martinez
LOOKING AHEAD…
Saturday, October 26th 11:00am Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26th 5:30 worship has… been moved to one service on Sun. 10/27
Sunday, October 27th 10:30am Reformation ONE SERVICE Sunday
Saturday, November 2nd 5:30pm All Saints Weekend &Women’s Thank Offering Weekend
Sunday, November 3rd 10:30am All Saints Weekend &Women’s Thank Offering Weekend
Trinity Members
Xavier Gallagher, James Gallagher, Mickey VonAsten, Lorraine Bloom, Sam Raetz, Daniel Garcia, Linda Kay, Barb Kreide, Ron Maynard, Evelyn Strelow, Pastor Tom Prochaska, Mike Maty, Paul Jaeger, Ruth Dahl, Pat Sollis, Dawn Fish, Randy Skendzel, Karen Weaver, Linda Swecicki, Linda Jaeger, John Klimek, Kenneth Rossow, Bonnie Masters, Therese Jacobsen, John & Linda Schabold, Vi Rowan, Neila Pirkl, Vi Bernard
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Jace Lowe by The Gallagher Family
Lyndsey Huck & Family by Stacey Fox
Brian Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Brenda Ramirez by The Gallagher Family
John Beldzig by The Gallagher Family
Bob Schultz by Nancy Mondello
The Family of George Thompson
Liz Lunn by Trinity Prayer Team
Joe Smith by the Smith Family
Joe Franco by Karen May
Michael by Diane & Dave Thompson
Brian Anderson by Friends of Trinity
Team Alpha International Ministry
Eva & Family by Millie Strocchio
Deidre & Tony by Cathy Cepican
Amber Cox by Margie O’Connell
Marianne Capron by Jim & Joanna Bushbach
Robin Hickman by Millie Strocchio
Marilois Salefski by Larry Reich
Martha Flanagan by Barbara Ivancicts
Max Timmons by Libby Timmons
Wanda by Barb Kreide
MaryEllen by Gail Klimek
Denise & Tim B. by Sue Phelan
Brett M. by Sue Phelan
Joe Streit by Bill & Sue Waterstraat
Bill & Mike Strelow by Karen May
Reed Fry by Linda Mizutowich
Kelly Zawislak by Barbara Boots
David Kosvick by Paul & Linda Jaeger
Dave, Pearl & Marcia Thorpe by Barbara Ivancicts
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
OFFICE HOURS:
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues–CLOSED | Wed –8am-2pm | Thurs -8am-12pm | Fri -CLOSED
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CHURCH COUNCIL 2024
Officers:
President: Sue Phelan
1st Vice President / Head Trustee: Gene Mondello
2nd Vice President / Head Deacon: Charlie Ryan
3rd Vice President / Head Elder: Tom Jareczek
Deacon / Financial Secretary: Linda Kay
Deacon / Treasurer: Charlie Ryan
Deacon / Recording Secretary: Jobey Hendel
Trustees:
Gene Mondello
Bill Evers
Adam Schur
Larry Symanski
Deacons:
Sue Phelan
Charlie Ryan
Jobey Hendel
Linda Kay
Elders:
Tom Jareczek
Delaney Cole
Pat McNaughton-Janacek
Dave Thompson
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
10/1 Ray McCanna
10/2 Claudette Breuer
10/2 Billy Evers
10/2 Linda Bensen
10/2 Helga Brand
10/3 Melanie Smith
10/3 Rebecca Mcnaughton
10/6 Tom Daily
10/8 Dylan DeMask
10/9 Joe Kelly
10/9 Jack VanCauwenberge
10/12 Anne Strandquist
10/12 Jan Enderle
10/13 Jean Biszewski
10/15 Maureen Ligeski
10/15 Mickey Von Asten
10/17 Josiah Peters
10/19 McCartney Goodfellow
10/20 Connie Craig
10/21 Jeff Breuer
10/23 Robert Gibisch
10/27 Fiona Cole
10/28 Jaxson Ritacco
10/29 Adam Schur
10/31 Paul Enderle
10/31 William Evers
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
10/3 Mike & Katie Mondello
10/8 Jeff & Claudette Breuer
10/9 Gene & Nancy Mondello
10/9 Jeremy & Stacey Fox
10/10 Robert & Patricia Krusza
10/12 Ron & Sharon Tomlinson
10/15 Hal & Pat Sollis
10/22 Jim & Joanna Buschbach Jr.
10/23 Russell & Rhonda Knoelk
10/24 Dan & Beth Kelly
