March 15, 2026
Announcements for Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING - Pastor Tom Prochaska
ASST LEADER - Jerry Janecek
READER- Linda Mizutowich
COMMUNION ASST. - Pat Janecek, Linda Mizutowich, Bryce Cole
USHER - Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
BAPTISMAL BLESSINGS - We welcome Amelia Mae Rzechula to God's family through the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, March 15th. Amelia is the daughter of Abbey Rzechula and proud grandparents are Trinity members, Jay & Heather Rzechula. Her sponsors are Kayla Siska and Harley & Amanda Rzechula. Wishing Amelia a lifetime held in God's care and kindness...God's Blessings!
ALTAR FLOWERS - Flowers on the altar this week are given in honor of Amelia Mae's baptism by Jay & Heather Rzechula
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed- 8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am-12pm | Fri- CLOSED
WITH SYMPATHY & PRAYER
With heavy hearts we share the news that our sister in Christ, Karen Rascher, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Visitation and funeral services were held at Trinity Friday, March 13th. May God grant His peace and comfort to Karen’s family and loved ones during this time of loss. We ask that you keep everyone who knew Karen in your prayers.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND - Jay & Heather Rzechula in Honor of Amelia Rzechula’s Baptism, Trinity Seniors, Mickey VonAsten in Memory of Karen Rascher
CHRISTIAN ED FUND: Jay & Heather Rzechula in Memory of Karen Rascher
George & Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of Ethel Mae Molitoris (birthday 3/8) gave donations
to the Bus Fund, Christian Ed Fund, Dream Fund, Scholarship Fund & to the Mission of the
Month
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Saturday, March 14th - BUNNY BREAKFAST TICKET DEADLINE
Monday, March 16th - 6:30pm- Rescheduled Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 17th - Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, March 18th- 6:00pm- Lenten Supper (Cream of Potato)
Wednesday, March 18th- 7:00pm - Lent Service led by Jim Scheibel
Thursday, March 19th - 12:00 - Seniors Luncheon (By RSVP ONLY)
BUNNY BREAKFAST TICKETS - March 14th is the deadline to order Bunny Breakfast tickets. Please be sure to purchase them by Saturday 3/14, because no tickets will be sold at the door.
Don’t let this egg-citing morning pass you by!!
Here are the details...
Hop on over to Trinity for breakfast ( pancakes and sausage with orange juice, milk or coffee) on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9am-11am. Fun games and pics with the bunny too! Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets or you can also check out the "More for Announcements" attachment as well. ONE MORE REMINDER...TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE by 3/14. Questions...email: bethkelly4612@gmail.com
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS - 3/22/26
PRESIDING - Pastor Mary Appelt-Graves
ASST LEADER - Larry Symanski
READER- Katie Wilmsen
COMMUNION ASST. - Donna Symanski, Jan Wenski
USHER - Charlie Ryan, NEED ONE
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, March 22nd - ASAP - Easter Lily Order Deadline
Wednesday, - March 25th 6:00pm - Lenten Supper - (Beef Vegetable Soup) -
Wednesday, March 25th - 7:00pm - Midweek Lent Service - led by Linda Bensen
Monday, March 30th - 4:00pm - Children’s Choir
Thursday, April 2nd - 12:30pm - Seniors Meeting
Thursday, April 2nd - 7:00pm - Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, April 3rd- 7:00pm- Good Friday Service
LENT WORSHIP AT TRINITY
You’re invited to join us throughout Lent for Supper at 6pm and Service at 7pm, every Wednesday until March 25th.
Wednesday March 18:
6PM Supper: Cream of Potato Soup served by Council Deacons & Elders
7PM Service led by Jim Scheibel
Wednesday March 25 :
6PM Supper: Beef Vegetable Soup served by Worship Committee
7PM Service led by Linda Bensen
EASTER LILIES
We invite you to order Easter lilies (6" pots) to beautify our Easter service in memory or in honor of someone. Plants cost $17.00 and may be taken home after worship on Sunday, April 5th. Orders can be placed online with a credit card at www.trinityol.org or BY CLICKING HERE
You can also place an order form in the offering plate or turn it into the office and attach cash or a check made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church. You can find Easter lily order forms in the following places: the "More for Announcements" attachment, the Gathering Desk and the printed announcements. ORDERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 22, 2026. Contact the office with questions.
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NEED TO KNOW
JOIN THE TRINITY CHILDREN'S CHOIR! Children ages Kindergarten - 5th grade are invited! Meet on Mondays from 4:00-4:30 beginning March 30, 2026. To sign up contact director Julia Lanigan at 708-539-5398 or laniganjulia@yahoo.com. Check out the flyer in the "More for Announcements" attachment.
GAMES & BOOKS NEEDED - There's just a little time left to bring gently used games (board games or card games etc.) and children’s books (ages 1-12) to Trinity so they can be used as white elephant gifts for the Bunny Breakfast. Please bring them to the Gathering Place by this Sunday, March 15th. The Women of the Church thank all who have already donated!
SAVE THE DATE - 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! (No pressure, but we're pretty sure you know the answer to this invitation!!
MONGOLIA MISSION TRIP SUPPORT FOR ANNA ENDERLE
Dear Trinity Family,
I am excited to announce that I have been accepted to participate in a Bethel University missions trip to Mongolia in May 2026! Going to Mongolia for me will be a way in which I can live out our calling as Christ followers to go out and preach the good news to the ends of the earth. This is a very exciting opportunity and I can't wait to share all about it but for now I would love to ask for some help and support in the following ways!
1. Please 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. If you feel led, I am fundraising to attain my trip cost of around $3,000. CLICK HERE to go to my page where you can donate.
Thank you & God's Blessings,
Anna Enderle
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 3-15-26
Trinity Members
Stacey & Jeremy Fox, Karen Weaver, Daniel Garcia, James Gallagher, Linda Kay, Vi Rowan, Carol Cloutier, Linda Schabold, Dawn Fish, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
The Family of Karen Rascher
Frankie McNaughton by Pat Janecek
Serene by Dave & Diane Thompson
Team Alpha International Ministry
Lindy Roth by Linda & Cathy
Brenda Ramirez by the Gallagher Family
Bruce Markland by Stacey Fox
Melissa & Family by the Gallagher Family
Charles Gracey Sr. by the Gallagher Family
Brian Anderson
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Gary Gleich by Nicole Goodfellow
Keith Koch by the Peters Family
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.
TRINITY COUNCIL 2026
TRUSTEES:
Paul Andersen
Gene Mondello
Dave Thompson
Bill Waterstraat
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
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
