O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Veni, veni Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, thou Wisdom from on high, who ord’rest all things mightily; to us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, O come, thou Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height in ancient times didst give the law, in cloud, and majesty, and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, thou Branch of Jesse’s tree, free them from Satan’s tyranny that trust thy mighty power to save, and give them victory o’er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by thy drawing nigh; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadow put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

—Latin, ca. 9th cent.

SUNDAY

The Holy Eucharist

7:30 a.m., Rite I 9:00 a.m., Rite II

9:00 a.m., Rite III 10:15-11:15 Formation

11:15 a.m., Rite II

Weekdays Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer

Wednesdays, 9:30 am The Holy Eucharist

2nd Thursday, noon Healing Eucharist

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! Gifts!

Many gifts come wrapped in beautiful paper. Loving gifts of words and actions wrap themselves around our hearts. Ah, but our greatest gift was wrapped in swaddling clothes. This Christmas, let us ponder the gifts given to our children and families through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Last month I asked parents and children to take a moment to share with me their thoughts on the gifts that Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has given to them and their family. Some may surprise you; may they all touch your heart, and may you enjoy the gift of understanding why we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd here at Trinity-by-the-Cove.

Gift of Jesus: Olivia enjoys all of the many works in the atrium. “They help me experience Jesus in different ways.” The atrium provides a way for our children to come to Jesus by themselves instead of listening and adopting their parents’ view of religion. Max remembers his time in the

atrium, and the gift he has is a deeper understanding of God and our religion. Our children grow a very personal relationship with the Good Shepherd.

Gift of friends: Katherine comes to the atrium because it gives us time together. Lisa tells of a day she overheard her daughter asking her best friend from school, “Do you know Jesus? I know Jesus from Atrium.” Lilly said this like Jesus is a friend or neighbor, someone that she knows per-

sonally. It warmed my heart. What a friend we have in Jesus.

Gift of relationships: Rachel explains it's about relationships and includes relationships with our fellow Catechists. She has watched her mom, a catechist in the True Vine Atrium, develop friend-ships with the other catechists. She also has appreciated being brought into the fold as an assis-

tant. Her mom says, “I have always welcomed relationships that Rachel forms with other adults; each one expands her world and heart. Watching my daughter grow in her faith and service to Trinity, and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, humbles me as her Mom.”

Gift of Service: Colin immediately tells us about the work we do when we send money to help people in Africa and other places. The atrium has had several offering projects to collect money for the Tumaini fund, and Episcopal Relief and Development projects. Lilly continued collecting

money this summer from a lemonade stand and donated an extra $66 to buy a cow from ERD’s Gift for Life catalog. In a thank you note to the children for helping to make communion bread for Rite III, Susan writes, “Making the bread for communion is a wonderful service you have done for your church.”

Gift of meditation: The atrium environment is incredibly soothing and calming. One catechist observed a young boy, going through a difficult week, express his desire to sit quietly and simply meditate by the prayer table in an effort to sort out the events of the week. Isabella says these

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd meditating works are a gift. As an alumni of the atrium, Max, recalls the good memories of the peaceful and quiet time that he spent in there.

Gift of evangelism: Lauryn receives such happiness from introducing Ms. Marcie and Ms. Anne to the atrium. (Ask Marcie and Anne to tell you the story!) During an Open House, Lauryn has also been known to go into the courtyard and invite people just standing around,

to come into the atrium. Did you know that there are 7 children who came to the atrium first, because of their grandparents?

Gift of connection: Not only do the children (and catechists) connect with Jesus and with each other, but they make connections between the atrium and the Liturgy. Zachary and his sister like bringing the bread and the wine to the Altar for the Eucharist. Merrill is glad that her

mommy talked in church during the Stewardship time. Ms. Marcie is very grateful for the atrium’s altar works that have helped her work with Alice Fraser to prepare the Altar for Rite III.

Gift of wonder: Diane, as a catechist and a parent, looks with wonder at our children in the atria. “ I am constantly amazed at their spirituality. I hear amazing reflections out of the mouths of 8, 9 and 10 year olds and have watched them eagerly absorb their environment.”

Gift of children: “Being a catechist is a gift itself because I am working with children. My own

children observe the love I have for the children in the Good Shepherd Atrium. That is another gift that my children are receiving from my work as a catechist.” Another catechist writes, “It

genuinely fills my heart and soul to witness the children’s innocence as they enjoy our incredi- bly loving God!” In the Good Shepherd atrium, Meredith says, “I get it when I interact with the small children and witness their joy in being in the atrium. Some difficult concepts just seem to make sense when presented in this format.”

Thank you, Trinity for your gift of support of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Its faith for-mation offers many gifts to our children and families, for our parish and for God’s Kingdom.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. James 1:17

Linda Gemmer Director Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Coming this Month

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Advent is a word that comes to us from Latin and means “coming,” and we take it to mean the coming of Christ. In the Church, we take the four Sundays before Christmas (the Advent Season) to think and pray about the coming of Jesus Christ. Part of what Advent is about is putting the focus on Christmas and that wonderful eve when we come to church, sing carols, have great dinner feasts, and ex-change gifts. We also pray about Jesus’ coming again in glory.

Advent Placemats and Lessons & Carols

To encourage families with busy schedules to sit down for family dinner, say grace and spend time talking about God, Advent Placemats are available. There is a different placemat for each Sunday in Ad-vent. The placemats are sold in sets of 4 for $10 and include an online Advent Devotional based on Les-sons and Carols. Proceeds benefit Children’s Ministry.

Advent Cards Teaching Children the Beauty of Notes

Christmas cards are always a popular way to extend warm wishes and loving care during the Christmas Season. In an age when email and texting provide instant connection, the handwritten note and joy of receiving a card in the mail stand as a unique and meaningful way to express the joy of Christmas and the importance of thoughtful preparation.

The cards are sold in sets of 4 for $5 (proceeds sup-porting Children’s Ministry) and include a devotional that should be used weekly in concert with Sunday worship—the themes in the cards and in the Scripture readings are taken from Scripture read in church dur-ing the Sundays in Advent. The Art: After imagining the concept of the cards, an artist in Ocean Springs, Mis-sissippi named Magtilt van Thiel was asked to create art-work that would give children beautiful images that would engage them.

Baker’s Dozen Enjoy Fellowship with other Trinitarians

and help bake Christmas Cookies December 1 and December 8, 1-3 pm

For the past three years, a dedicated and growing group of Trinitarians has helped Fr. Edward prepare and bake over 600 cookies for decorating following church in Advent. On December 1st we will gather to prepare dough and begin cutting cookies. On December 8 we will gather to bake the cookies, prepare the icing and decorate the parish hall. Then, on December 9th, we gather to help the children, youth and all parishioners decorate Christmas cookies. Email Polly in the parish office if you can join the group: pbutler@trinitybythecove.com.

2011 Baker’s Dozen

The Men of Trinity

December 11th @ 8:00am. Men’s Breakfast and Program All men of the parish are invited

W alter Tiburski is pleased to announce that John Sorey, Mayor of Naples, is sched-

uled to address the Men of Trinity on Monday, December 11th at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Come and find out what is planned for the City of Naples this coming year and bring your ques-tions for the Mayor. Please email if you plan to attend so we can or-der plenty of our delicious breakfast to serve all who come: wtiburski@comcast.net

Church Directory Pictures

T he Parish Office will be printing an updat-ed Parish Directory in January. If you

wish to have your picture taken for this issue of the directory, Colin Edwards, parishioner and photographer has graciously agreed to continue with the picture taking on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th between services. Also, this is an excellent time to make sure the office has your correct email and address on file. The Directory is a vital tool for all of us but it is only helpful if the correct information is listed! Colin Edwards, parishioner and photographer

Coming this Month Fifth Annual

Trinity-by-the-Cove Golf Tournament

Be in Community With Our Youth and Participate in their Program

Fifth Annual

Trinity-by-the-Cove Golf Tournament Benefiting the Youth Saturday, December 15, at 8:00 a.m.

Get ready to tee off in the Fifth Annual Golf Tournament at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Resort benefiting the spiritual pilgrimage of our Youth. We are raising money for the next Youth pilgrimage in 2015 (Yes! It takes 3 years). The Tournament is a Scramble, there is an awards luncheon following and registration forms will be available in November. Keep an eye out in the parish hall. Don’t play golf? Don’t worry! All parishioners are invited to be sponsors by signing up in the parish hall. Sponsorships are available at several levels of interest. Although this is a fundraiser, it is also a fabulous way to be involved in how our youth experience

and learn in church. Please know that all golfers are welcome ! We know many pa-rishioners have their regular foursomes, but this is a great way to meet other Trinitarians who share the passion of golf! Sign up and we’ll assign pair you up.

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Can you beat Fr. Edward in golf?

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VOICES OF ARABIA with Thomas Tyrrell

December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 10:15 History is not a blueprint, but a cautionary tale.

Trinitarian, Thomas Tyrrell will lead a three part series entitled, "Voices of Arabia".

The New World makes history; the Muslim World lives it every day. Whether we like it not, Islam is the par-amount influence in the lives of millions in the Middle East and where to our surprise religion overrules politics. Perhaps we Christians could make more sense of the discordant voices of the "Arab Spring", if we better under-stood Islam and the modern history of the NEW Muslim States of the Middle East.

Thomas Tyrrell is a retired international lawyer and genealogist. He was a member of the International Bar Association, the American Bar Association and an in-ternational director of Association of Professional Genealogists. For many years he has been a member in London of Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs and United Services Institute for International and Defence Studies; and elsewhere the EU Institute for Security Studies in Paris and ENSOR Russia in Moscow.

The son of an emigrant from America to England, he was born in London and educated at Cambridge Uni-versity from where he holds both a Bachelors Degree with Honours and a Master’s Degree. For ten years he worked for an International Merchant Bank in London and then for the British Government, as an Advisor in the National Economic Development Office.

In 1973 he took up the practice of international law in Luxembourg and Geneva moving later with his family to the Isle of Man. Thomas was deputy chairman of the overseas subsidiary of Banque Sarasin of Basle, one of

Coming this Month Switzerland’s oldest private banks. In 1999 he co-founded with others in Europe and America, an international trust company in Auckland, New Zealand, of which he remains a director.

We appreciate Tom's willingness to share his knowledge and experience with us. Please join the group in the Adult Formation Room on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 10:15 for this interesting forum.

WWOMENOMEN OFOF TTRINITYRINITY Organ Recital by John Fenstermaker Advent and Christmas Music Tuesday, December 11th Recital at 11:30, Luncheon at 12:30

D irector of Music John Fenstermaker will pull out all the stops for us in this holiday recital

of tuneful and joyous music. Our beautiful Casa-vant organ is acclaimed for its clarity and its ability to play many styles of music, from J. S. Bach to Leroy Anderson. John’s recital is always a delight; bring a guest and introduce them to our church family. Please do sign the reservation roster in the parish hall; lunch is $10 per person.

The Decorating of the Church for Christmas

Included in this issue of the Trinitarian you will find an envelope to use for your donation to participate in decorating the church for Christ-mas. On the envelope please indicate who is giving the donation, and who it is given in memory of or in thanksgiving for. It will help the office greatly if you print this information so it can be correctly printed into all the Christ-mas Eve and Christmas Day bulletins. Please return your envelope and donation to the Par-ish Office by December 16th (feel free to put it in the offering plates on Sunday).

There is no set amount for your donation for flowers; whatever is comfortable for you and your family.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERTS BY THE CHOIR OF

TRINITY-BY-THE-COVE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, AT 5 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, AT 4 PM

The choir will sing favorite carols both ancient and modern at this year’s concerts. Instrumental accompani-ment includes Peter Lewis, playing our acclaimed Casavant organ; Wendy Willis, flute; Jim Dallas, principal percussion of the Naples Phiharmonic; and Richard Fleisher, principal harp.

New numbers this year include There is no Rose of such Vertu, by Marc Hafso; Here we come a-wassailing; The Colors of Christmas, by Rutter; and Deck the Hall, arr. by David Willcocks. Old favorites you may recognize include O Come, All Ye Faithful; Good King Wenceslas; Carol of the Little King; Resonemus laudibus; No Room at the Inn; What Strangers are These; Sleeps Judea Fair; Silent Night, The First Nowell, and God Rest You Merry.

If you would like to support these concerts, there is still time to become a Friend of Music -- by sending in your con-tribution in the next few days. Your name will be printed in the Christmas concert programme book, and listed at all subsequent concerts for the ’12-’13 season.

With best wishes for a wonder-filled Advent and Christmas, John Fenstermaker Director of Music

Parkside Elementary School

O ur ministry outreach to Parkside Elementary School continues to develop and grow. Shelly

Connors has graciously accepted the lead for the monthly “thank-you” receptions for the teachers. Along with some other faithful parishioners, they are now planning the reception for December 20th. If you are interested in helping, please contact Shelly directly: shellconnors@hotmail.com. November’s event was a full “thanksgiving holiday” lunch for the teachers and all staff at Parkside. Check out the pic-tures on the board in the hall.

Christmas Schedule

Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th

4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant & The Holy Eucharist 7:30 p.m. Sacred Music and The Holy Eucharist 10:00 p.m. Sacred Music and The Holy Eucharist

Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th

10:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Christmas Pageant December 24th

As is the tradition at Trinity-by-the-Cove, there will be a Christmas pageant as part of the 4:00 p.m. liturgy on Christmas Eve. All parents and grandparents who would like their children to participate should contact Linda Gemmer (Linda@trinitybythecove.com) so that we can anticipate parts and costumes.

December 23, 2012, Fourth Sunday of Advent

9:00 a.m. Regular Church Day (Rite II & Rite III) 10:15 a.m. Regular Atria & EYC Time 11:15 a.m. Pageant Costumes Distributed 11:45 a.m. Singing Practice & Pizza 12:15 p.m. Pageant Rehearsal for all 1:00 p.m. Dismissal

December 24, 2012, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant & the Holy Eucharist

3:00–3:30 p.m. All parents and children should arrive at church to insure good (or regular) seats. We want to give parents ample opportunity to find seats before the crowds form!

3:30 p.m. Fr. Edward, Mrs. Gemmer & Catechists will pick up the children from the church, process to the parish hall for vesting, final instructions, and prayer before the service begins.

4:00 p.m. The service begins.

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Gifts for Life HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS GIVE A GIFT FOR LIFE !

Christmas catalogs, sponsored by Episcopal Relief & Development, are in the Parish Hall now. Hon-or your children, grandchildren, and the other most important people in your life by giving a Gift for Life in their name. You can order by phone, mail, or from the online catalog. With each gift you give, you will be able to send a card or an e-card to let your loved one know that a gift has been given in his or her honor. Some examples: Clean Water - $35 per person, $215 per family - provide life's most basic necessity. Goat - $80 for one goat - provide a stable source of food and earnings. Post natal Care - $50 per infant - Safeguard infants from deadly illness. Reforestation - $50 for 50 trees - provide for long term growth.

Some generous national donors to Episcopal Relief & Development have agreed to match all gifts up to $300,000 until December 31, 2012 - doubling your gift in value! Your generosity will provide individ-uals, families, and communities with the tools they need to survive and thrive. MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Jody Tiffany

Tumaini Fund Give the Gift of a Bicycle for Christmas & Transform a Life!

You know the joy the children experience when they receive their first bicycles. In Tanzania, your gift of a bicycle will not only bring joy; it will trans-form a life! Walking many miles to and from school consumes valuable time….. a bike makes a huge difference and allows for more time devoted to work and school studies!

Each bike is $100; you can order on line if you wish at www.tumainifundusa.org or see the display in the hall. Any questions, contact Lis Wilson, 262-8678, or lisbeth707@earthlink.net.

Immokalee Child Care Pajama Tree Select an ornament off the tree in the parish hall, record your selection on the form, purchase a pair or two of pajamas for the child indi-cate and bring your wrapped gift back to the hall with the ornament on it. Trinitarians have partici-pated in this Christmas tradition for the children helped by the Immokalee Child Care Center for over twelve years: your generosity is always astounding. Marita Brayman

Scholarships for the children of the El Buen Samari-tan School in the Dominican Republic:

Trinity continues its financial and spiritual support of the Albergue School for the barrio children (babies thru the 3rd grade) in the Dominican Re-public. Currently there are 90 children in the school who because of our help attend the school, have decent clothing and two hot meals a day. Pur-chasing a scholarship for $275 covers the expense for one child to attend for a full year and keeps them off the streets where they would be without your help. This is Trinity’s eighth year assisting the school and Trinitarians have been very generous in their support of this world mission project. These scholarships make a meaningful gift for family members and friends.

Christmas Offering

This year’s Christmas Offering will be directed solely to Habitat for Humanity. Trinity’s associ-ation with Habitat is long-standing, and we are fortunate to be able to continue our support of such a worthwhile organization that helps so many.

You will be receiving a separate letter from the Rector regarding our yearly support for Habitat for Humanity.

Each year at this time we are all presented with many opportunities of gifting outside of our immediate family and friends. It can be overwhelming and challenging to arrive at a personal plan. No one should ever feel obligated to take part in or commit to all opportunities presented here at Trinity. We have grouped them here together to help you decide if you wish to participate in any of these selections.

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player to admit air direct from the bellows to the opening at the foot of the pipe, as if a flute player could control the speech of dozens of pipes in a sin-gle, very large multi-flute! Great control and subtle-ty is possible, compared with today’s electro-mechanical action which admits air into the pipes in a pre-determined way. Typical of the 17th century there is no central reservoir, but two diagonal feed-ers which carry the wind generated by two iron foot pedals one can see at the right-hand side of the case. Since it is not always possible in the 21st century to find assistants to pump, a small Swiss electric blower has been built into the organ. Hugh McLean To be continued next month.

"The Holly and The Ivy" Christmas Market, was a great success, thanks to the many who gave so much time and care for this event. Without publicity, few people would have been aware of our event.

Mary Cooper was on top of getting the word out, with a two page spread in the November issue of Naples Illustrated and a partial page in the Naples Charity Register. Walt Tiburski arranged for the word to get out over the "Waves". I cannot list other names, there are too many, and I would leave someone out. I am grateful to all of you, from the set-up to the clean-up, the vendors, the selling, the food, the good fellowship which comes from the heart of all the workers and the goodwill to all of our guests. Cheers to everybody. I enjoyed working with each one of you. Sally Weir, Chair

The Friederici Chamber Organ Part I (pronounced “free-der-EET-see”)

D uring the past few weeks those using the Par-ish Hall may have noticed the small organ at

the far end of the hall Although a good deal of the organ’s history is conjectural, a few descriptive words affirm that the instrument may well be the oldest playable organ in the Western Hemisphere. Its origin is Gera, a small town in south-central Germany, not far from Erfurt, the state capital of Thuringia, and the much larger Leipzig, where Bach spent much of his career. Organists or music historians would call it a Positiv, an instrument that because of its weight could be played only in one location, rather than the smaller Portativ, which could be carried in liturgical processions, or other-wise easily moved from one location in a church to another. However, to confuse the issue, the owners will be providing a rolling platform which will pro-vide much flexibility of use in the parish hall for liturgies or concerts and similar occasions. In fact, the oil paintings on the outer doors of the organ suggest that it was originally used on both secular and sacred occasions.

Art historians believe that these paintings date from the first half of the 17th century, placing the instrument in the residence of a wealthy person who celebrated life in both musical entertainment (left door) and church services (right door). To the accompaniment of the richly-robed male lutenist on the left, the putto adds a melody on the viola da braccio. A treble part book on the floor is open at an Aria, although the music (carefully rendered by the artist) resembles more a typical German folk song. In the right-hand panel the putto has shed his colorful garment and instrument to hold up the music for two Lutheran chorales, Allein Gott in der Hoeh sey Ehr (To God alone in the highest be praised) and Heilig, Heilig ist Gott der Herr Sabaoth (Holy, holy is God the Lord Sabaoth).

The organ mechanism is what we call today “tracker”: light wooden rods (trackers) permit the

Looking Ahead

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Fine Art of Living, benefitting the Archangel Fund for

Collier County Charities

W e are very excited about this season’s planned events and think they will be fun and memora-ble evenings that hopefully make a LOT of money for the Collier County agencies that pro-

mote "Child Protection, Advocacy and Education." A "Hot Night in Havana" will be on February 9th at the Port Royal Club. This will be a Cuban themed event with a poolside mariachi band during cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. A silent auction of fabulous and unique items. The latin band, Xpresso, will be performing during and after dinner (dancing for all!) A cuban inspired menu is being planned. And many more “Cuban” surprises in store!! "Bourbon and Blues by the Bay" will be on March 2nd at the Naples Yacht Club. This will a fun and lively evening complete with an awesome blues band, Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers, for good ole toe tappin’ fun. We will serve a signature bourbon drink when people arrive and fun activities will be a part of this relaxing and fun evening. A silent auction of fabulous and unique items. Good down home southern food will be on the menu. And many more surprises are in store!!

Dr. Rebecca Lambert and Dr. Jon Sonne will be hosting our Patron Party this year on February 8th, the Friday evening before the “Hot Night in Havana”!

Our mission is to improve the lives of the underprivileged in our own community by raising money for the Archangel Fund to benefit Collier County Charities. The money earned this year will be dis-tributed to Collier County charities that focus on “Child Protection, Advocacy and Education.” If you own a business or are involved with a business that would like to be a Sponsor of Fine Art of Living this year, please contact one of the four chairs. We’d love to put your money to good use for the underprivileged children in our community! The levels are, Bronze Partner for $2000, Silver Partner for $5000, Gold Partner for $10,000, and Platinum Partner for $15,000. Each level has different benefits, including publicity and tickets to both events and the Patron Party. Lisa McDonnell, Sandy Durant, Ellen Harris, Andrea McLendon Chairs

Wednesday Nights Out January 9, 16 and 23

Mark your calendars! Dinner at 6 pm, Program at 7 pm

January 9 - Dr. Peter Enns

Peter Enns, (PhD, Harvard University) is the author of The Evolution of Adam, What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say About Human Origins. He teaches biblical studies at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He was formerly senior fellow of biblical studies for The BioLogos Foundation, an organization that explores the integration of science and Christian faith, where he wrote a regular column for their Science and the Sacred blog. He has taught at several schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Fuller Theological Seminary, Temple Uni-versity, and Westminster Theological Seminary.

January 16 - The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith

Many of you have had the pleasure of meeting Bishop Smith at Trinity-by-the-Cove and other events. Come and enjoy the evening with Bishop Smith as he shares his thoughts with us. The Rt. Rev. Dabney Tyler Smith was consecrated as a bishop on March 10, 2007 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was seated as the fifth bishop of the diocese Sept. 15, 2007 at St. Peter's Cathedral in St. Petersburg.

January 23 - Antique Organ Recital **please note this event will begin at 5:30 pm

The antique organ in the parish hall, on loan from Hugh and Anne McLean, will be first heard publicly in Naples on Wednesday, January 23rd. The informal concert will include music of Sweelinck, Bach and Handel. Dinner will follow. The organ dates from the first half of the 17th century, built ca. 1650. It may well be the oldest playable organ in the western hemisphere. It is amazing that the organ has survived for 350 years of wars and revolutions – it is even more astounding that it still plays music on pipes built centuries ago.

Please sign the roster for each Wednesday Night Out you plan attending. Dinner will be $10 per person. If your plans change and you cannot attend a date that you RSVP’d for, please contact the parish office so we can adjust the numbers and amount of food that is ordered and consequently paid for.

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Looking Ahead

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What is Focus on Faith?

Focus on Faith is a small group experience to learn more about the Episcopal Church and its beliefs. It is also a time to con-nect with others in our Chris-tian journey. The program is led by the clergy

Who is invited to Focus on Faith? Anyone who is considering joining the Episcopal Church Anyone raised in another denomination Anyone wanting to learn more about the Episcopal church Any long-time Episcopalians who'd like a refresher course Any Episcopalians who find themselves at a time in their lives where they would like to renew their Baptismal vows. Do you have to promise to make a commitment or join the Church if you come? No. Focus on Faith is a place to inquire & explore.

If you want to join the Church, how do you do that? If you have not been baptized, we ask you to participate in Focus on Faith. Participants are pre-pared from January to Easter with Baptism at the Easter Vigil. Anyone already baptized may contact Judy Fratus (239) 262-6581 ext. 213 to have your let-ter of membership transferred from your former parish.

If you have already been baptized and want to be confirmed, can you attend Focus on Faith? Yes. Baptized adults who are not confirmed may join the program that leads to Confirmation when Bishop Smith makes his visit to Trinity

What if you are already baptized and confirmed? Focus on Faith is also a means for renewal of our Christian faith and some people go through the pro-gram for this purpose. Those who wish to renew their baptismal vows with laying on of hands by Bishop Smith at our parish visitation are invited to participate.

Focus on Faith begins in January 13, 2013

Topics

January 13 The Journey

January 20 Jesus and the Christian Gospel

January 27 Baptism and The Holy Eucharist

February 3 The Bible

February 10 The History of the Episcopal Church February 17 The Book of Common Prayer

February 24 Gifts and Service

March 3 Ethical Life and the Seven Deadly Sins March 17 Prayer and a Rule of Life

March 24 Preparation for Holy Week and Easter (Palm Sunday)

April 21 Visitation from Bishop Smith

for Baptism, Confirmation or Renewal of Faith

Weekly Schedule

12:30 Check –in and Light lunch 12:50 Presentation 1:15 Questions and discussion 1:50 Closing prayer and dismissal

If you would like to participate in FOCUS ON FAITH

or have any questions, please call Alice Sadler, Associate Rector

(239) 262-6581 ext. 206.

How strong is your faith? Strong enough to let you walk on water like Peter? Have you explored your spiritual path?

How did you get to where you are in your faith? Have you thought about where you’re going?

During our Women’s Retreat, our retreat leaders from the Franciscan Center in Tampa will help examine our spiritual journey and deepen our faith while we get to know other women from Trinity.

We will begin with dinner and fellowship on Friday at 6:30 p.m., and will end before lunch on Sunday with plenty of time to get home by mid-afternoon. There will be free time scheduled for canoeing, kayaking, shopping at the nearby outlet mall, napping, reading, gazing at the lake in rocking chairs or walking the nature trails, etc. We will stay in the “Retreat House” at DaySpring.

Who: ALL women who are members of Trinity are invited!

When: May 3 - 5, 2013

Where: DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center on the Manatee River in Ellenton, FL (just 2 hours north of Naples off I-75) Cost: $230.00 (For double occupancy twin bed lodging, including meals and linens) Non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is due January 27, 2013

(Your deposit is your reservation.) Remaining balance of $180.00 is due on April 1, 2013

We have capacity for 36 with double occupancy. Be thinking about your room mate.

Some single rooms are available on a first reservation basis. For more information on DaySpring, go to www.dayspring.dioswfl.org.

Reservation forms are in the Parish Hall on the Adult Formation table. Watch the website and emails for more information.

The Rev. Alice Sadler

WOMEN’S RETREAT “WALK ON WATER”

May 3 – 5, 2013 at DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center

Announcing Trinity-By-The-Cove’s First...

Parish Financial Statement Trinity-by-the-Cove

Income /Expense October, 2012

Page 14 December, 2012

Income Budget

Month Year to Date Annual

2012 2011 2012 2011 2012

Plate 1255 $1,588 $21,413 $20,957 $ 30,000

Pledge Commitment $72,018 86,674 1,080,927 1,035,250 1,288,789

Seasonal/Music 16,220 9,805 42,329 39,245 72,650

Interest 1 0 21 47 200

Misc. Offerings 190 25 160,839 112,057 122,500

Mission 0 0 0 1,400 0

Other 480 2,024 3,056 15,453 18,875

Gains/Losses 0 -168 -1,086 -479 0

Outreach 0 0 260 1,398 0

Endowment 0 0 0 0 125,000

Total Operating 90,164 $99,948 $1,307,759 1,225,328 1,658,014

Expense

Clergy 41,908 $42,275 $375,553 $376,295 $415,590

Parish Programs $28,619 28,597 284,575 $270,682 $339,786

Outreach/Mission 27,370 18,664 167,666 177,359 222,660

Administration 47,319 48,076 403,088 392,031 439,234

Property Maint. 11,718 12,948 149,974 144,043 169,872

Utilities 5,126 6,990 60,657 61,414 70,872

Total Operating 162,060 $157,550 $1,441,513 1,421,824 1,658,014

Operating Gain/Loss -$71,896 -$57,602 -$133,754 -$196,496 $0

Pledge cards have been mailed to all parishioners. If you did not receive one, they are available on the table in the Parish Hall. Thank you again to Rebecca Lambert and Jill Basden for sharing their stewardship messages with us a couple of weeks ago. Copies are available on the table in the hall as well.

December 2012

Page 15 November, 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 11:00—1:00 p.m. St. Nicholas Boat Blessing Brunch 1-3 p.m. Baker’s Dozen

2 Advent 1 Wellness Sunday 7:30 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Rite III 10:15 Christian Formation Classes 11:15 Holy Eucharist

3

12:00 Grief Support Group/lunch offsite

4 8:30 Morning

Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 10:00 WOT Board Meeting 1:30 Contemplative Prayer

5 9-12 noon Advent Quiet Morning & Holy Eucharist 6:00 Rite III Musicians 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

6 8:00 Men’s Bible Class 9:00 Church Mouse Sale 9:15 Thursday Women’s Bible Class 4:15 EfM #1 5:00 EfM #2

7

8:00 Naples South AA

8

1-3 p.m. Baker’s Dozen

9 Advent 2 7:30 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Rite III 10:15 Christian Formation Classes 11:15 Holy Eucharist

10 8:00 Men of Trinity

1:00 Grief Support Group

11 8:30 Morning

Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 11:30 WOT Organ Recital & Luncheon 1:30 Contemplative Prayer

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FAL Envelope Stuff. 9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Sewing for Hope 10:15 Rector’s Class 11:30 Holy Eucharist @ Glenview 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

13 8:00 Men’s Bible Class 9:00 Church Mouse Sale 9:15 Thursday Women’s Bible Class 4:15 EfM #1 5:00 EfM #2

14

8:00 Naples South AA

15 7:30– 1 p.m. Trinity-by-the-Cove Golf Tournament 5:00 Music at Trinity Christmas Concert & Reception

16 Advent 3 7:30 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Rite III 10:15 Christian Formation Classes 11:15 Holy Eucharist 4:00 Music at Trinity Christmas Concert & Reception

17

1:00 Grief Support Group 5:30 Staff Christmas Party

18 8:30 Morning

Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 11:15 Holy Eucharist @ Moorings Park 1:30 Contemplative Prayer 4:30 Finance Mtg.

19 9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Rector’s Class 6:00 Rite III Musicians 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

20 8:00 Men’s Bible Class 1-3 Parkside Holiday Event

21St. Thomas

The Apostle

8:00 Naples South AA

22

23 Advent 4 7:30 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Rite III 10:15 Christian Formation Classes 11:15 Holy Eucharist

24 Christmas

Eve 4:00 Christmas Pageant 7:30 Sacred Music & the Holy Eucharist 10:00 Sacred Music & Holy Eucharist

25 Christmas

Day 10:00 Holy Eucharist

26St. Stephen 9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Rector’s Class

27 8:00 Men’s Bible Class

28 The Holy

Innocents 8:00 Naples South AA

29

30 Christmas 1

7:30 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Rite III 10:15 No formation Classes 11:15 Holy Eucharist

31

1:00 Grief Support Group

Visitors/New Members

Births Abigail Joan Weidenmiller, November 13, 2012

Baptisms Griffin MacKenzie Connors, November 4, 2012 Oliver Swift Martin November 4, 2012 Quinn Supplee Sanson, November 4, 2012 Roger Michael Eastman, November 11, 2012

Deaths David Bennie, November 5, 2012 Garvin Bawden, November 10, 2012

PARISH STAFF RECTOR: The Rev. Michael Basden, ext 202; SR. ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev. Edward Gleason; ext 214; ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev. Alice Sadler, ext 206;

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: John Fenstermaker, ext 207; ASSISTANT ORGANIST: Mary Watkins; OFFICE & FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR: Bill Haidle, ext 204; PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Polly Butler, ext 202;

DIRECTOR OF CATECHESIS: Linda Gemmer, ext 215; STAFF ASSISTANT: Katie Anderson, ext 201; DIRECTOR OF GIVING, Don Scott, ext. 211; MEMBER MINISTRY COORDINATOR: Judy Fratus, ext 213; PARISH COUNSELOR: Ellen Harris, 404-0862;

SEXTON: Russell Holaway, ext 210; HOUSEKEEPER: Kim Maxwell

Mike McDonnell, Senior Warden Carl Angstrom John Beeman

Harry Coleman Joanne Fowler Jane Francoeur Diana Harrison

Mark Goebel Tom Melvin Mick Moore

Rocky Scofield Marilyn Tiburski

Standing Notices The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is celebrated at the Easter Vigil, the Day of Pentecost, All Saints’ Day or the Sunday after All Saints’ Day, and on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the First Sunday after the Epiphany). Baptisms are reserved for these occasions or when the Bishop is present.

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is offered to members of the parish, in good standing, and members of their immediate family. Lent is not a suitable season.

It is expected for the parish office to be informed when a member of the parish is hospitalized in order to secure the ministrations of the church.

The Sacrament of Holy Unction is administered at the Healing Service on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m.

Vestry

Or Current Resident

Kathleen Connery Mary & Ron Deleskie Tim Greenwood Liz Handlan

Leslie Martin Shere, Dan & Sydney Merger Pixie & Bob Messey Janet & Roger Sippey

Mary Ann & Craig Sturken E.J. Szarwark