September 28-29, 2024
September 29-30, 2024
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Times: Saturday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 10:30 am
This Week’s Bible Readings: Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8, Psalm 119:25-32, Luke 22:14-20
This Weekend: “The Promise of Passover”
Join us for worship… this weekend we read from Exodus 12 & 13, known as the Passover. Passover is a remembrance of God’s fulfilled promise of freedom for the people. Each week in worship, we remember God’s great love and call for us to keep moving forward.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 9/28 & 9/29
Saturday 9/28 | 5:30pm
Leader: Larry Reich
Reader: Leslie Reich
Sunday 9/29 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Tom Jareczek
Reader: Nancy Mondello
Comm Asst: Gene & Nancy Mondello
Ushers: Dan Kelly, Jeff Kueltzo
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am beginning September 15th.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am beginning September 22nd
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
THIS SUNDAY
BAKE SALE – The Confirmation Class is having a bake sale on Sunday, September 29th and need some baked goods to sell. If you can contribute, please bring them that morning before church & then shop for some other yummy treats too! Contact Nicole Goodfellow with any questions.
BAPTISM BLESSINGS- We welcome Serafina Rose Magnesen into God’s family through baptism on Sunday, September 29th. God Bless Serafina and her family!
ALTAR FLOWERS – Flowers on the altar this week are given in honor of Serafina Magnesen on the day of her baptism by her grandfather, Mario Mondello.
LISTENING SESSION - You are invited to participate in a Listening Session following worship on Sunday, September 29th to provide a space for conversation in regard to the recent changes in worship and music at Trinity. We hope you’ll join us. Please contact Pastor Charisse (pastor@trinityol.org) or a Church Council member if you have questions.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sunday, September 29th 9:30am Confirmation Bake Sale
Sunday, September 29th 11:30am Listening Session
Tuesday, October 1st 6:00pm Koinonia Meeting
Tuesday, October 1st 7:00pm Women of the Church
Thursday, October 3rd 12:30pm Seniors Meeting / Shots Available
Accepting donations this week for our MISSION of the MONTH- The September Mission of the Month is The Trevor Project. You can give to the Mission of the Month online or by using the envelopes in the pews.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 10/5 & 10/6
Saturday 10/5 | 5:30pm
Reader: Jerry Janecek
Comm Asst: Pat Janecek
Sunday 10/6 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Sue Phelan
Reader: Dawn Evans
Comm Asst: Naomi Peters & Jan Wenski
Ushers: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel, Tom Jareczek
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Trinity Seniors, Larry & Leslie Reich, Bunco Group, Maureen Ligeski
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FUND: Kurt Staehlin
DREAM FUND: Sue Phelan in Honor of Pastor Charisse
MISSION OF THE MONTH: Maureen Ligeski
NEED TO KNOW
TRINITY TRAVELERS- The next trip for our Trinity Travelers is September 30th- October 5th. Prayers for good fellowship and safety while they are away!
SHOTS AVAILABLE - On Thursday, October 3rd at 12:30pm, Trinity Seniors will be offering inoculations from an Osco Drug Pharmacist. As long as you have insurance that will cover the shot, everyone is welcome. If you are covered by Medicare, you will need Medicare B for flu, pneumonia and Covid and Medicare D for the RSV and the others. Everyone will receive a 10% coupon for each shot received. The pharmacist is offering 6 vaccines, but only will give two (one in each arm) in case someone has a reaction. Trinity Senior Fellowship is pleased to offer this service. Questions, please call Cathy Cepican at 708-997-8617.
RUMMAGE SALE – Mark your calendars for our Fall Rummage Sale on October 18th & 19th. Donations can be dropped off on October 17th . Volunteers needed. Contact Beth Kelly bethkelly4612@gmail.com
SEARCH COMMITTEE FORMING - Church Council is seeking members to serve on a search committee for a music director at Trinity. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Pastor Charisse at pastor@trinityol.org.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS - Are you or your child interested in making their First Communion? Make plans to join our all ages class on Sunday, October 13th after church. Contact the office 708-422-0193 with questions and/or to register. First Communion date is scheduled for Sunday, October 20th at the 10:30 service.
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 - The Chicago Synod is planning a one day retreat for high schoolers on November 16th 9am-3:30pm at St. Andrew Lutheran in West Chicago. Cost is $25 - Scholarships available. The day will include: large group activities, workshops, lunch and worship. We would love to have a group of our Triniteens attend...friends are welcome too! RSVP to Nicole Goodfellow soon...registration must be done before November.
DON’T FORGET…
WEBSITE UPDATE – Good news…our website is back up and running! It is under a new domain, www.trinityoaklawn.org but you will also be able to find our website through our old domain, www.trinityol.org as well!
ANNOUNCEMENTS REMINDER – This is the first step in our new changes to our digital and printed news. Currently there is not a link to click for more announcements. We appreciate your patience as we work on these new tasks to share important information in the most efficient way.
JOYS & CARES
CONGRATULATIONS - Last weekend, we celebrated with Pastor Charisse on her 10 year anniversary of ordained ministry. May God continue to bless her ministry with strength, wisdom and love.
THANKS FROM PASTOR CHARISSE... Philipians 1:3-6 - I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying for joy with partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ
Dear Congregation, Thank you so much for your prayers, kind words, blessings and cake last Sunday in recognition of my 10th year of ordained ministry. My heart is full and I am thankful for our partnership in ministry. In Christ's love, Pastor Charisse
WITH SYMPATHY – Our condolences to Dave Thompson & Family as they mourn the loss of his father, George Thompson, age 92. George was also a classmate of Paul Jaeger. Please keep the Thompson family in your thoughts and prayers.
THANKS FROM LINDA JAEGER… I want everyone to know how much I appreciate all the prayers, concerns and visits. God is good and I’m getting better each day. Much love, Linda.
LOOKING AHEAD…
Tuesday, October 8th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Sunday, October 13th 11:45am First Communion Class
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
Sunday, October 20th 10:30am First Communion Service
Saturday October 26th 11:00am Trunk or Treat
PRAYER LIST
Trinity Members
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
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
Xavier Gallagher by the Gallagher Family
Leif by Jon Jensen
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
Chuckie by Kathy Gallagher & Family
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
OFFICE HOURS:
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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
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-Janecek, Dave Thompson
