April 5, 2026
Announcements for Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Resurrection of our Lord - Easter Sunday
Just a reminder to join us this evening at 7pm for our Good Friday service.
We pray...
Heavenly Father, On this Good Friday, we come before You with humble hearts, remembering the unimaginable sacrifice of your son, Jesus.
As we reflect on the Cross, we recognize the weight of what was carried: our sins, our shame and our brokenness.
All placed on the shoulders of a Savior who loves us beyond measure. We give you all the praise, glory and thanks. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS – Good Friday - 4/3/26
LEADERS/READERS - Maureen Ligeski, Dave Kopp, Dave Kopp Sr., Jim Scheibel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
You're invited to join us in celebrating The Resurrection of our Lord this Sunday, April 5th at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-18
EASTER LILIES ON THE ALTAR GIVEN BY:
Maureen Ligeski in Memory of Alice & Harold Humphrey
Larry and Donna Symanski in Memory of loved ones (4)
Peg Baikie in Memory of Bob Baikie
The Wilmsen Family in Memory Doug Rankin
Paul Jaeger in Honor of wife, Linda
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of George Lundstrom
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of Violet & Hayden Morgan
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of George & Ethel Mae Molitoris
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of Greg Lundstrom & Vickie Ambroz
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of Marcy & Jeff Rachuj
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of Mark & Vicky Molitoris
The Earl Herman Family in Memory of Mary Ellen & Eugene Bulow
Libby Timmons in Memory of Frank & Jennie Timmons
Libby Timmons in Honor of David & Celeste Mobley
Libby Timmons in Honor of Kevin & Lorie Timmons
Libby Timmons in Honor of Eva & Hester
Diane Valdez in Honor of loved ones (3)
The Gallagher Family in Memory of loved ones.
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS- Easter Sunday 4/5/26
PRESIDING - Pastor Rhonda Kral
ASST LEADER - Jim Scheibel
READER- Judy Goebel
COMMUNION ASST. - Judy Goebel, Maureen Ligeski, Naomi Peters, Violet Martinez
USHER - Jeff Kueltzo, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan, Amanda Karros
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am
Just a reminder there is NO Sunday School on Easter Sunday (4/5)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Bobbie Maty in Memory of Karen Rascher, Donna Lagowski in Memory of Karen Rascher, Paul & Debbie Anderson in Memory of Karen Rascher
DREAM FUND: Don Andersen in Memory of wife, Darlene who died in March of 2024 and in Memory of cousin, Ralph Weber (former Trinity member) who died March 15, 2026
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed- 8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am-12pm | Fri- CLOSED
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Monday, April 6th - 4:00pm - Children’s Choir
Tuesday, April 7th - 6:30pm - Women's Board Meeting
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS - 4/12/26
PRESIDING - Pastor Tom Prochaska
ASST LEADER - Jan Wenski
READER- Linda Peterson
COMMUNION ASST. - Linda Peterson, Jim Scheibel, Linda Kay, Jan Wenski
USHER - Larry Symanski, Charlie Ryan
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
LOOKING AHEAD…
Monday, April 13th 4:00pm Children’s Choir
Tuesday, April 14th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Friday, April 16th 10:00am Seniors Event to Bennet Curtis House (by RSVP only)
Friday, April 17th 7:00pm Trivia Night at Trinity
Monday, April 20th 4:00pm Children’s Choir
Tuesday, April 21st 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!
THANK YOU … Over the last six weeks many hands went into hosting and feeding many during our Lenten Suppers. We thank all of the groups and all of the volunteers …Special thanks to Jan Wenski & Amy Enderle for all the planning and extra effort to make this possible. We are blessed at Trinity...it was wonderful to gather to have fellowship and share delicious food!
AND MORE THANKS… We thank the Women of the Church for hosting another wonderful Bunny Breakfast. This could not be done without ALL of our amazing volunteers! We’re grateful for everything that went into making the morning so special. Thanks for helping us create a joyful and memorable event that so many look forward to each year!
NEED TO KNOW
TRINITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR - The Trinity Children’s Choir held its first rehearsal this week. We will meet again this Monday at 4:00 in our restored choir room. Children ages Kindergarten – 5th are welcome! Contact Julia Lanigan with questions: 708-539-5398 or laniganjulia@yahoo.com
TRIVIA NIGHT - 4/17/26 - Join us for a FUN night where teams of 4-6 will compete on general –knowledge questions. Raffle prizes...Split the Pot...Hot Dogs & Nachos...AND Beer & Seltzer. Get a team together or we can help you fill one! $10.00 a person. Doors open and registration begins at 6:30 PM No outside food or drink allowed. Questions… contact Margie O’Connell @ 708-705-8250. Hope to see you there!
TRINITY RUMMAGE SALE - Mark your calendars...the Trinity Rummage Sale is back! Friday, May 1st 12pm-7pm and Saturday, May 2nd 8:30am-Noon. Drop off donations on April 30th. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Contact Beth Kelly, bethkelly4612@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
VBS VISIONING TEAM
The Elders are looking for spiritual, praying, creative people who like to throw ideas out there then build off of one another’s creative visions to come up with a new and fresh way of hosting Vacation Bible School. Rather than a 5-day, week-long VBS, we’re looking at a VBS that is once a month in June, July, and August. We can go off-site in our own bus for a field trip. The guys on Council are excited about one idea: teaching children to be fishers of people, and our field trip could be a fishing trip. This team of visionaries is just that — to envision what this VBS can be, plan out the details, then recruit workers. Every council member who was present at our last meeting already agreed to help.
So, we are counting on you, Trinity, to make this happen. Let’s join together to make new little disciples who will become fishers of people for Trinity Lutheran Church! Please contact Linda Kay - pastorlak@gmail.com if you're interested!
MONGOLIA MISSION TRIP SUPPORT FOR ANNA ENDERLE
Dear Trinity Family,
I'm so graterful to all who have already prayed for me and/or donated to help fund my mission trip to Mongolia through Bethel University this May. Thanks to so many, I'm happy to share that I've raised over half of what is needed so far!
This is a very exciting opportunity and I hope to have more info to share with you soon, but for now I still ask for the following:
1. Please pray or continue to pray for our group going to Mongolia, for safe travels and for the hearts of those we interact with to be prepared to hear the Gospel.
2. And then if you feel led to donate towards my trip cost, you can CLICK HERE to go to my page where you can donate.
Thank you again for all of your support!
God's Blessings,
Anna Enderle
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Beverly Theatre Guild presents SHREK THE MUSICAL. All performances are dedicated to Mike Maty. Purchase tickets HERE
Friday Apr 24 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, Apr 25 @ 2:00 PM (ASL Interpreted performance)
Saturday, Apr 25 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, Apr 26 @ 2:00 PM
The Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy
2153 W. 111th Street
Chicago IL 60643
SIMPLE CHURCH ONLINE GIVING
Click HERE or Text “GIVE” to 708-627-9300 to 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 4-5-26
Trinity Members
Jerry & Bonnie Masters, James Gallagher, Daniel Garcia, Vi RowanLinda Kay, Carol Cloutier, James J. Michael Gallagher, Linda Schabold, Dawn Fish, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Stacey & Jeremy Fox, Karen Weaver
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Kimmy by the Gallagher Family
Barbara Kanak by the McNaughton Family
Brad Janecek by Pat & Jerry Janecek
Brenda Ramirez by the Gallagher Family
Bruce Markland by Stacey Fox
The family of Rogers Freedlund by Cathy Cepican
Casey by Jay & Heather Rzechula
Corey Helton by Carol Cloutier
Alaine by Jay & Heather Rzechula
Chase by the Gallagher Family
Brian Anderson
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
The family of Chicago fallen firefighter,
Michael Altman by Linda Mizutowich
Jordan by Linda Kay
Gary Gleich by Nicole Goodfellow
The family of Karen Rascher
Frankie McNaughton by Pat Janecek
Serene by Dave & Diane Thompson
Team Alpha International Ministry
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 allprayer requests.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
4/1 Anna Enderle
4/4 Chloe Smith
4/6 George Molitoris
4/6 Emma Enderle
4/7 Jay Rzechula
4/13 Lisa Had
4/14 Margie O'Connell
4/15 Nolan Huscher
4/15 Liz Hastings
4/16 Pat Janecek
4/16 Lillian DeRousse
4/17 Linda Kay
4/17 Kathy Gallagher
4/17 Lynn Craig
4/18 Cole Weaver
4/19 Kurt Staehlin
4/19 Samuel Peters
4/20 Sharon Tomlinson
4/20 Nancy Born
4/22 Mandy VanCauwenberge
4/25 Cora Jobb
4/25 Donna Symanski
4/25 Ron Evans
4/29 Charlie Ryan
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
4/5 Nicholas & Danielle Mobley
4/7 George & Georgeann Molitoris
4/14 Sonny and Sue Phelan
4/28 Jerry and Pat Janecek
TRINITY COUNCIL 2026
TRUSTEES:
Paul Andersen
Dave Thompson
Bill Waterstraat
DEACONS:
Julie Constantine
Gary Enderle
Jay Rzechula
Kurt Staehlin
ELDERS:
Craig Lanigan
Linda Kay
Gail Klimek
AT LARGE:
Diane Valdez
Pat Yeager
TRINITY COUNCIL OFFICERS:
President: Dave Thompson
1st Vice President/Head Deacon: Gary Enderle
2nd Vice President/Head Elder: Gail Klimek
Deacon/Financial Secretary: Julie Constantine
Deacon/Treasurer: Kurt Staehlin
Deacon/Recording Secretary: Julie Constantine
STAFF CONTACTS
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
BUT HE WAS PIERCED FOR OUR TRANSGRESSIONS, HE WAS CRUSHED FOR OUR INIQUITIES;
THE PUNISHMENT THAT BROUGHT US PEACE WAS ON HIM, AND BY HIS WOUNDS WE ARE HEALED.
ISAIAH 53:5
EASTER BLESSINGS FROM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
