January 18, 2026
Announcements for Sunday, January 18, 2026 - Second Sunday of Epiphany
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING - Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER - Jan Wenski
READER-Judy Goebel
COMMUNION ASST. - Judy Goebel, Gail Klimek
USHER - Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
REMINDER…PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAGS! If you don’t see yours, just jot your name on the clipboard so a new one can be printed if needed.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am
SAVE THE DATE – Next Cinnamon Roll Sale will be Sunday, February 15th after 10:30 worship. Plan to purchase a cinnamon roll to support the Trinity Sunday School Program!
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS- As always it is recommended to call before stopping by.
Mon- 8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed- 8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am-12pm | Fri- CLOSED
FYI Looking ahead ...Jan will be out of town the last week in January. More info to come regarding the office hours for the week of 1/26.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Tuesday, January 20th 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Larry & Leslie Reich in Memory of Mike Maty
NEED TO KNOW
GIVING STATEMENTS – 2025 Giving Statements were emailed on Friday, January 16th. If you do not have an email address on file with us, you will receive your statement by USPS in the next week or so. Contact the office if you have any questions regarding your statement.
2025 ANNUAL MEETING & ANNUAL REPORT- Mark your calendars for our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday February 1, 2026 immediately following our 10:30am service. The 2025 Annual Report will be emailed electronically on January 18th. A limited number of printed copies will be available at church next weekend. If you would like a printed copy, please email office@trinityol.org
2026 METROPOLITAN CHICAGO SYNOD ASSEMBLY- This year’s synod assembly will be held June 5th & 6th in St. Charles, IL. We are looking for two lay voting members to attend and would like to elect them at our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 1st . Please let us know if you’re interested!
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS -1/25/26
PRESIDING - Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER - Sue Phelan
READER- Maureen Ligeski
COMMUNION ASST. - Maureen Ligeski, Naomi Peters
USHER - Larry Symanski, Charlie Ryan
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, February 1st RIGHT AFTER WORSHIP Annual Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, February 3rd 6:30pm Women of the Church Board
Thursday, February 5th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Tuesday, February 10th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday, February 10th 6:30pm Council Meeting
THANK YOU NOTES…
Dear Trinity Family,
Thank you so much for providing me with a scholarship that is helping me continue to pursue my Christian Ministries degree. I’m very thankful to God and to each of you for your generosity and prayers. It truly means a lot to me. Thank you again.
God’s Blessings, Anna Enderle
To the Congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church,
Thank you so much for the scholarship! I truly appreciate the generosity and kindness of each and every one of you. This scholarship will be going towards my study trip to New York City with the Carthage Theatre program in
June of 2026. Thank you all again for making this possible and I hope you all have a blessed year!
Best wishes, Emma Faucault-Miller
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
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 1-18-26
Trinity Members
Vi Rowan, Omega Varma, Karen Weaver, James J. Michael Gallagher, Daniel Garcia, Kathy Baldea, Therese Jacobsen, The Peters Family, James Gallagher, George Molitoris, Linda Kay, Dawn Fish, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
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
Brian Anderson
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Phillip Yontez by Heather Rzechula
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.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
1/2 Joe Thiel
1/3 Luke Sakal
1/4 Amy Enderle
1/5 Rebecca Garcia
1/5 Sharon Poljak
1/6 Chris Reich
1/6 Hal Sollis
1/6 Jared Peters
1/6 Jerry Hastings
1/7 Julia Lanigan
1/7 Joseph Huscher
1/7 Ryan Baikie
1/10 Mary Green
1/12 Jason VanCauwenberge
1/12 Jennifer Buschbach
1/14 Mia Bernardy
1/18 Violet Martinez
1/18 Natalie Garcia
1/21 Tim Landgrebe
1/21 Isabelle Smith
1/22 Julia Huscher
1/23 Caleb Mobley
1/23 Ninae Bernardy
1/24 Henry Evers
1/26 Benjamin Smith
1/27 Liz Cyze
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES
1/26 - Paul & Linda Jaeger, Sr.
1/29 - Ninae & Robert Bernardy
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
