May 25, 2025
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am
This Weekend’s Readings: Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21, Psalm 67, Luke 18:9-14
This Weekend: 6th Sunday of Easter
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING- Rev. Kurt Hendel
HOMILIST - Anna Enderle
ASST LEADER- Jan Wenski
READER - Karen May
COMMUNION ASST - Linda Kay, Jobey Hendel
USHER- Dan Kelly, Jeff Kueltzo
ACOLYTE - Naomi Peters, Matthias Peters
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday School and Confirmation have finished for the school year and will resume in September. We hope to see you at Vacation Bible School, June 9th-13th. Spots are limited register today!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
Lorraine Bloom in Memory of Warren Bloom’s Birthday (5/18)
MISSION OF THE MONTH/VBS: Karen Rascher
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Monday - CLOSED | Tuesday - CLOSED | Wednesday - 8am-2pm | Thursday - 8am-2pm | Friday - 8am -10am
MEMORIAL DAY ...REMEMBER AND HONOR - Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS - 6-1-25
PRESIDING- Pastor Tom Prochaska
ASST LEADER- Diane Thompson
READER - Linda Peterson
COMMUNION ASST - Diane Thompson, Linda Peterson, Naomi Peters
USHER- Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
ACOLYTE - Naomi Peters, Matthias Peters
LOOKING AHEAD…
Wednesday, May 28th 6:00pm VBS Volunteer Training Meeting #1
Sunday, June 1st 8:00am VBS Volunteer Training Meeting #2
Thursday, June 5th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Sunday, June 8th 11:30am Set up/Decorate for VBS
Mon. June 9th- Fri. June 13th 9:00-11:30am “Start The Party” Vacation Bible School
Tuesday, June 10th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday, June 10th 6:30pm Council Meeting
NEED TO KNOW
HELP NEEDED – We are looking for a group of volunteers to assist in re-beautifying Trinity’s property beginning with the garden outside the church office doors. Date and time is still to be determined – contact the office to let us know you’re interested! Many hands, make light work…Thank you!
DON’T FORGET…BATHROOM CONSTRUCTION– The remodeling of the two bathrooms in the hallway near the office is in progress! Just a reminder that the office hallway bathrooms are closed until further notice.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Dear Trinity Congregation,
The Women's Board would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU! We had another successful rummage sale due to all the wonderful volunteers we have in our church…we could list everyone by name, from our master Baker - Millie-to our expert runners and sorters, Naomi and Matthias Peters, but you know who you are. You have been supporting Trinity in every way possible for more years than we can count!
We would like to express a special thank you to our new helper, Heather Rzechula, and her family. We cleaned up in record time, actually the fastest in rummage history! The proceeds from this rummage sale will benefit any altar and service expenses along with a deep professional kitchen cleaning over the summer. Questions, please reach out to Margie O’Connell, Board President.
Dear Trinity Family and Women’s Board,
Thank you so much for the reception and gift showing your appreciation for me and the work I have done. It was truly a pleasure to have served Trinity and their youth!
Blessings, Nicole Goodfellow
START THE PARTY VBS
2025 TRINITY VBS - REGISTER FOR VBS Start the Party...Celebrate the Good News! June 9th-13th - 9am-11:30am. VBS is open to children who have completed Preschool through 5th Grade
2025 TRINITY VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! VOLUNTEER AT VBS We are in need of MANY volunteers...6th grade through Adult. Don't forget about our Helper Training Meetings on Wednesday May 28th at 6:00pm OR Sunday, June 1st at 11:30am. **If you can't volunteer during the actual week, please consider helping with decorating and set up on Sunday, June 8th right after church around 11:30am** Contact Amy Enderle, atenderle@gmail.com or the office with any questions
VBS WISHLIST
Vacation Bible School will be held the week of June 9, 2025 - June 13, 2025. Please see the website to register your children or to volunteer to help! The 2025 second quarter Mission of the Month is Christian Education, including Vacation Bible School. Cash donations are always welcome, but donations of the following would also be gratefully accepted:
ITEMS NEEDED:
300 napkins - 3 100 count packages of napkins
1 Bundle (12 pack) of paper towels
12 19oz. cans of Kool Aid
Lemonade preferred; other flavors accepted.
8 14 oz packages
Swedish Fish (specific brand needed - please inquire
5 lbs (4 10oz bags)
Jay’s potato chips (must be Jay’s brand / allergies)
Thank you to all who have already donated! Please place VBS donations in the box marked "VBS Donations" in the Gathering Place. Feel free to check out our VBS Amazon Wish List online HERE Thank you in advance for your generous support of Trinity’s Vacation Bible School Program!
MISSIONS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2025
This quarter’s missions will focus on COMMUNITY OUTREACH. Four missions will be available for your generous contributions, and you are encouraged to donate to as many as you wish between April 1 and June 30.
NEW FOUNDATION OF HOPE
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES of IL (LSSI)
BABY SHOWER for ELEVATE
You may use “Special Offering” envelopes and designate the specific mission. Or CLICK HERE to give online. Click “FUND” and then “MISSIONS” and select the mission you'd like to support. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
Please consider purchasing from the ELEVATE NEEDED ITEMS list (Check the printed announcements or the "More for Announcements" attachment that was emailed) and bring your donations to the designated “Baby Shower” table in the Gathering Place by June 1st. Thank you again!
DONATE YOUR EYEGLASSES
Lions help to conserve sight by providing usable eyeglasses to children and adults throughout the world. Please donate your used glasses, including sunglasses and reading glasses, in support of this project. A box to collect the used eyeglasses is located on the table in the Gathering Place next to the Confirmation pictures. Donated eyeglasses will be forwarded to a Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center. Thank you in advance for your generous support ~ Women of the Church Board
SAVE THE DATE
2025 TRINITY GOLF OUTING... September 14th @ 2pm - Fountain Hills Golf Course. More info to come!
IN OUR COMMUNITY
You're Invited... The Southwest Lutheran Chorus will present a concert, “Psalms of the Spirit” on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn (9700 S. Melvina Avenue).
PRAYER LIST May 25, 2025
Trinity Members
Steve Sakal, Linda Jaeger, Randy Skendzel, Dawn Fish, Kathy Gallagher, Karen Weaver, Mike Maty, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters, Ruth Dahl, Linda Kay, Larry Reich
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Peggy Staehlin by Kurt Staehlin
AL by the Gallagher Family
Aunt Barbara by the Peterson/Thompson Families
Bart Stancampiano by Becky McNaughton
The Alonzo Family by Becky McNaughton
Lois L. by the Peterson/Thompson Families
Rita Daniel by Trinity Travelers
Lucy, Alec by Trinity Prayer Team
Peter, Rita, Wally by Trinity Seniors
Helen Van Wyck by the Peters Family
Jack Witty by Karen May
Frankie McNaughton by Pat Janecek
Anne Huffman by Anna Enderle
Jerry Cisna by Trinity Travelers
Laura Felton by the Mondello Family
Team Alpha International Ministry
Andrew Dillon by Anna Enderle
Trinity Prayer List Reminder
Please note, names submitted to the Trinity Prayer List will remain on the list for four weeks. After that time, the name(s) will be taken off but they can be re-submitted. Please use the pew Connection Cards or email office@trinityol.org for all prayer requests.
LET’S REMEMBER...To pray. To be grateful. To never take our freedom for granted.
Thank you to those who have been called to serve and to those who have given their lives.
STAFF CONTACTS
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
