November 23, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING: Pastor Tom Prochaska
ASST LEADER: Diane Thompson
READER: Linda Peterson
COMMUNION ASST.: Dave & Diane Thompson, Linda Peterson, Gail Klimek
USHER: Charlie Ryan, Larry Symanski
MUSICIAN: Candace Peters
THIS SUNDAY
BAPTISMAL BLESSINGS –We welcome Harrison Andrew Mager to God’s family through the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, November 23rd. May God Bless Harrison and his family!
ELCA WOMEN THANKOFFERING COLLECTION– If you haven’t given your Women’s Thankoffering yet, please use the purple edged envelopes in the pews marked "ELCA Thankoffering" and place it in the special offering baskets during worship on Sunday. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
BETHSHAN CHRISTMAS PROJECT- The Bethshan gifts are due this weekend. Please be sure to bring them to Trinity by Sunday, November 23rd. Gift instructions can be found in the "More For Announcements" attachment. The Women of the Church would once again like to thank everyone for their support. Your kindness is a wonderful way to share the love of Christ this Christmas season.
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS As always it is recommended to call before stopping by.
Mon- 8am-4pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-4pm | Thurs- CLOSED | Fri- CLOSED
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGS! This Sunday, November 23rd our Sunday School children will sing during our 10:30am service. You don't want to miss it...their voices will bring joy and a little extra sparkle to worship!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS –Join us Sunday, December 14th to see our students and teachers perform a short Nativity play together with the congregation as part of the 10:30AM worship service. Christmas fellowship to follow with milk and cookies! All are invited!
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Sunday November 23rd 10:30am ELCA Women’s Thankoffering Collection
Sunday, November 23rd 10:30am Sunday School Sings During Worship
Wednesday, November 26th 6:00pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP
You're invited Wednesday, November 26, at 6:00pm for an evening of GIVING THANKS and PRAISE led by Anna Enderle with Craig Lanigan on piano. Let us give thanks for all that God has given us. All are welcome!
ANNOUNCING COUNCIL 2026 ELECTION RESULTS
The congregational meeting to elect the 2026 Council was held last Sunday, November 16, 2025. Thank you to all you were present that day and participated in the meeting.
Members of the 2026 Council are:
TRUSTEES
Paul Andersen
Gene Mondello
Dave Thompson
Bill Waterstraat
DEACONS
Julie Constantine
Gary Enderle
Jay Rzechula
Kurt Staehlin
ELDERS
Amy Enderle
Linda Kay
Gail Klimek
Craig Lanigan
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Diane Valdez
Pat Yeager
Congratulations to the 2026 Council! We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing Council members for their dedicated service. They are: Jobey Hendel (Recording Secretary), Sue Phelan (Financial Secretary), Charlie Ryan (Treasurer) and Larry Symanski (Head Trustee).
NEED TO KNOW
LSSI THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE THANKS – One more huge THANK YOU…to all who contributed to the LSSI Thanksgiving Food Drive. Due to the generosity of our church and the effort of our confirmation class we were able to assemble 20 baskets of food to contribute. Way to go Trinity! Special thanks also to Jobey Hendel for coordinating and Paul Enderle for leading the young men in our confirmation class in this service project.
TEMPLE TALKS –If you were in church a few weeks ago, you were lucky enough to hear Tom Ollenburger give a Temple Talk and we thank him greatly for that. Now we invite you to join us on Sunday, November 30th (10:30am) for another Temple Talk, this time given by Jim Scheibel. As we focus on stewardship, we give thanks for the many ways our church family serves, gives, and supports our ministries. It’s a beautiful reminder of God’s generosity working through all of us.
DECK THE HALLS WITH US! It’s almost time to decorate! Join us Saturday, November 29th at 9:00 AM as we add festive touches and prepare our church for the Christmas season. Come ready to spread some cheer — many hands make light (and joyful!) work!
JOB OPENING – Trinity Lutheran Church is looking to fill the position of Director of Congregational Engagement. We ask Trinity members to share the information with anyone that might be interested in applying. Any questions and/or resumes should be emailed to Careers@TrinityOL.org
NEW CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - It’s been nearly 30 years since we purchased new Christmas wreaths and garlands, and we’re excited to refresh our decorations for the season! If you’d like to help with the cost, please place your contribution in an envelope marked Christmas Decorations and leave it in the offering plate or in the basket in the Gathering Place near the wreath and garland boxes. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make our church beautiful for Christmas. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHISP VOLULNTEERS 11/20/25
PRESIDING: Rev Kurt Hendel
ASST LEADER: Larry Symanski
READER: Maureen Ligeski
COMMUNION ASST: Donna Symanski, Judy Goebel
USHER: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN: Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
LOOKING AHEAD…
Saturday, November 29th 9:00am Christmas Decorating at Trinity
Thursday, December 4th. 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Tuesday December 9th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday December 9th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Sunday, December 14th 10:30am Sunday School Christmas Program & Cookies & Milk Reception
TRINITY LADIES CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Cathy and Linda invite you to their home (13762 Steeples Road in Lemont) to celebrate the season on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30pm. Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. All ladies of Trinity are welcome! A carpool can be coordinated for those that would like to drive together. Any questions?? Contact Linda at 708-702-2026. (Check out the invitation in the "More For Announcements" attachment
FOURTH QUARTER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
The Fourth Quarter Missions theme is "Feeding/Caring." From now through December you will have the opportunity to make monetary contributions to ELCA World Hunger and Beds+ Please use “Special Offering” envelopes and designate the specific mission OR CLICK HERE to give online. Click “FUND” and then “MISSIONS” and "SUB FUND" and then select the one you'd like to support.
PRAYER LIST 11-23-25
Trinity Members
Karen Weaver, James J.M. Gallagher, Carol Cloutier, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters Rich Grossart, Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Team Alpha International Ministry
C.J. Gracey by the Gallagher Family
The Family of Del Finup by Jan Wenski
Melissa & Family by the Gallagher Family
Margorie Hodgetts by Trinity Seniors
Jill Lynch by Amy Enderle
The Melander Family by the Waterstraats
Ryan Smith by Carol Cloutier
Sue Boncoure by Don & Sharon Poljak
Brian Anderson
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Cathy by Carol Cloutier
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.
Just a reminder that the Trinity office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
We are THANKFUL for ALL of our Trinity family. We wish you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
STAFF CONTACTS
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
