January 25, 2026
Announcements for Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Third Sunday of Epiphany
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23
THIS 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
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!
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon- CLOSED | Tues- 9am-11am | Wed- CLOSED | Thurs- CLOSED | Fri- 9am-2pm
Jan E. will be out of town next week and back in the office on Friday 1/30. Kurt Staehlin will be in the office on Tuesday (1/27) morning. If you need to reach us this week, emailing office@trinityol.org is preferred, but the church phone voicemail will also be checked daily.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Tuesday, January 27th 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study (rescheduled)
Last week’s Bible Study was postponed because of the weather. Please join us Tuesday, the 27th in the library at 6:30pm. Contact Jan Wenski with questions (708)-494-4095.
NEED TO KNOW
WE ARE BLESSED! We’re 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!
2025 ANNUAL REPORT- The 2025 Annual Report was emailed electronically on January 18th. A limited number of printed copies are available at the Gathering Desk. 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. Let us know if you’re interested!
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.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS -2/1/26
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
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
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR LENT WORSHIP AT TRINITY -
Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026
10:00am Service with Sacrificial Breakfast AND/OR 6:00pm Supper ...7:00pm Service
Both services will include imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.
Wednesday Lent Services: 6:00pm Supper and 7:00pm Service:
February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th
THANK YOU NOTE…
I would like to sincerely thank Trinity Church for the generous scholarship supporting my education at Illinois State University. Your kindness and commitment to helping students pursue higher education are greatly appreciated.
- Peyton Enderle
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 OR 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 1-25-26
Trinity Members
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, George Molitoris, Linda Kay
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
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
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.
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
