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Trinity Episcopal Church Escondido
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Parish Ministries
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Eager to participate in a parish ministry, but you don't know whom to contact? Want to talk to the leader of a ministry, but you aren't sure you would recognize the person you need to talk to? You have come to the right place. All of the information you need is right here: the name of the ministry, who's in charge, their phone number, their email address, a picture to help you identify them, along with a brief description of the ministry. It doesn't get any easier than that! All of our ministries need your help, so peruse the list and pick the ones that appeal to you.
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Acolytes
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Jeanette Monsegur (760-599-9724)
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acolytes@trinityescondido.org
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Trinity's acolytes serve at the ten o'clock service, typically once or perhaps twice a month. Acolytes should be twelve or older. Although most recruiting is focused on the youth, we especially encourage adults to consider serving. No prior experience is needed. We teach you all you need to know. It's a great way to help enhance our worship.
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Altar Guild
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Sandy Dabasinskas (760-747-6450)
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altarguild@trinityescondido.org
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Altar Guild members are the invisible contributors to Trinity's worship. They prepare the altar for the eucharist and clean the items afterwards. This is done for the two Sunday eucharists, the Wednesday eucharist and any special services that may be scheduled. Trinity is blessed with four teams, thus a team will have "the duty" one week a month. It's a great way to become more knowledgeable about the eucharist. Prior experience is not required. Newcomers are paired with expert teachers and learn it all by working side by side.
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Audio (worship service recordings)
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Bob Harrison (760-746-9747)
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audio@trinityescondido.org
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The audio ministry records the sermon at the ten o'clock service. It is then made available by two means. It can be downloaded from Trinity's web site, or parishioners may request a cassette or CD of a particular Sunday's sermon. The ministry means a lot to shut-ins and those who may be away for extended periods. Volunteers are needed to help in recording and making copies available for distribution and posting on the web site. It's an easy way to make a difference.
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Breakfast (monthly, second Sundays, 9-9:45)
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Paul DesForges (760-735-8060)
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breakfast@trinityescondido.org
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Food is always a great way to get people together, and the monthly parish breakfast is our most popular continuing culinary event. It's the time when worshippers from both services get together for fellowship and great food. There are many ways to help: setting up the parish hall the afternoon before, preparing the breakfast Sunday morning, serving the food, cleaning the kitchen afterwards, restoring the parish hall to its normal configuration, and washing table cloths. The team always needs extra hands, so please consider lending a hand even if you can't help every month.
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Chalice Bearers
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The Rev. Meg Decker (760-743-1629)
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chalicebearers@trinityescondido.org
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The Chalice bearers assist in each of our Eucharistic services serving the wine during communion. It is a wonderful way to experience a deeper meaning in worship. Chalice bearers typically serve once or twice a month. The timing is flexible depending on personal schedules. Additional chalice bearers are always needed, so if this is a ministry that may interest you, contact Rev. Meg for more information.
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Choir
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David Lewis (760-724-8781)
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choir@trinityescondido.org
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Trinity's choir is recognized as one of the best church choirs in the north county area. The choir enhances our ten o'clock worship service through a variety of musical offerings. In addition, the choir gives several special performances throughout the year. All who yearn to make a joyful noise unto the Lord are cordially invited to consider being a part of the choir. It's a rewarding addition to the service. Contact David for more information.
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Choristers
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Dana Stanford (760-728-8499)
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choristers@trinityescondido.org
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Undoubtedly, Trinity has one of the best chorister programs in the diocese. Children age six to twelve help lead the congregation in worship through their beautiful music. They learn the fundamentals of music and apply these principles at the Choral Eucharist approximately once a month and on major feast days of the church. Singing in the Trinity children's choir allows a child to experience the beautiful choral music of notable composers from the Renaissance through our own day. The choristers rehearse each Thursday at six p.m. Support your child's growth through this wonderful ministry.
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Clerk (Vestry meetings)
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Ruth Barry (760-747-7496)
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clerk@trinityescondido.org
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Ruth Barry is Trinity's parish clerk. The parish clerk attends all vestry meetings, maintaining a record of all that is said and done. The minutes are then promulgated to the vestry and archived as part of the official record of the parish. Stand-in clerks are needed to fill in when Ruth is unable to attend. It's a great way to get to know the vestry better and to serve the parish. If you'd like to help, please give Ruth a call.
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Coffee Hour
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Moina Lucent (760-480-1445)
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coffeehour@trinityescondido.org
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Coffee Hour is the casual time of gathering each Sunday after the ten o'clock service. Parishioners and visitors not only enjoy some delicious treats along with their coffee or tea, but have the opportunity to meet and chat, getting to know each other better. It's a time to catch up on what has been happening in other parishioners' lives, and it's a time to coordinate ministry activities. In short, it's a vital time in the parish's life. Please consider hosting a week every now and then. Don't want to do it alone? Then team up with a friend. It's fun, it's easy, and it really helps the parish.
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Daughters of the King
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Karola Paul (760-746-4864)
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daughtersoftheking@trinityescondido.org
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Daughters of the King is part of an international Anglican Order for women. Its members attempt to follow a vow of regular prayer, study and service. The Daughters fulfill these vows at Trinity by acting as the parish godparents to all children baptized at Trinity and by overseeing the Parish Library. Learn more at the national DOK web site. Interested women are welcomed to come and find out more at the group's meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 11:30 in the library.
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Diana's Angels
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Rosemary Haraldsson (760-741-1090)
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dianasangels@trinityescondido.org
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Diana's Angels is a very special ministry that serves our community. They make burial layettes for those who have tragically lost a child prior to normal birth. The layettes are given to local hospitals and mortuaries so that they are readily available when needed. The group meets the first Friday of the month at 9:00 am in the parish hall. However, for those who are unable to attend the meetings, materials can be brought to you so you can work at home. Call or email Rosemary Haraldsson for more details. There are lots of ways to help.
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Golf
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John Monsegur (760-599-9724)
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golf@trinityescondido.org
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Trinity's Golf group tees off on the fourth Saturday of each month at one of the local area's golf courses. Regardless of handicap, all parishioners are invited to join the fun and even bring a friend. Make sure you let John know by the previous Sunday so he can finalize pairings and tee times. Afterwards, the group usually gathers at a nearby restaurant for an informal dinner, including attitude and score card adjustments. It's a great afternoon of fun.
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Greeters
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John Monsegur (760-599-9724)
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greeters@trinityescondido.org
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Greeters serve at the ten o'clock service, welcoming worshippers as they arrive and assisting them in locating their name tags. They invite visitors to sign the visitors' book and offer them a name tag. Following the service they offer to walk with visitors over to the parish hall for refreshments. It's great way to meet fellow parishioners and a wonderful ministry in welcoming our visitors.
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Habitat for Humanity
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Paul DesForges (760-735-8060)
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habitatforhumanity@trinityescondido.org
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North County Habitat for Humanity is one of the most active chapters in the country. Trinity is a proud supporter and fields a team of volunteers two or three times a year depending on needs. Anyone can serve. One does not have to be an expert carpenter or whatever. The Habitat team teaches you what you need to know and places you on jobs you can easily do. It's a rewarding ministry working to provide homes for those who need them.
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Interfaith Community Services (ICS) at Trinity
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Merv Parrott (760-781-3357)
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ics@trinityescondido.org
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ICS is an ecumenical service organization serving the needs of the homeless and needy in Escondido. Trinity collects food donations which are taken to ICS twice a month. In addition, two teams of parishioners serve breakfast to those in need once a month at ICS. The teams need more help - consider volunteering, it's only every other month. Also, help is needed to take the food donations down to ICS.
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Junior Warden
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Dotty White (760-740-0339)
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juniorwarden@trinityescondido.org
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Vestry elects the Junior Warden from its membership in a special meeting immediately following the annual meeting. Traditionally, the Junior Warden is the "People's Warden," a listening ear if you have any complaints or suggestions you wish to convey. Trinity's Junior Warden assists the Rector as needed and stands in for the Senior Warden. If you have any questions about the parish, you'll get some good answers from the Junior Warden.
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Kairos (Prison Ministry)
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Keith Relph (760-489-9020)
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kairos@trinityescondido.org
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The Kairos Prison Ministry conducts two programs annually with the inmates at Donovan Prison. Volunteers must attend several training sessions prior to participating in each of the weekends. It is rewarding to work with and encourage men who are struggling to turn their lives around. In addition, parishioners bake thousands of cookies as teaching gifts to the prisoners who participate in the weekend. It's a great way for the whole family to work together in changing men's lives. Watch for announcements.
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Lectors
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Bob Harrison (760-746-9747)
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lectors@trinityescondido.org
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Trinity's lectors present us "the word of the Lord" during worship services. Lectors are asked read once or twice a month. It's an easy way to help enrich our worship. Plenty of training is provided on how to read and use the microphones. Consider being a part of it all.
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Newcomers
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Maddie Bruhn (760-743-1603)
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newcomers@trinityescondido.org
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The Newcomers Committee works to welcome those who are new to the parish and help them begin their ministry among us. The committee works with the Rector in scheduling teaching and social events that help make newcomers a full part of parish community. Help is always needed. It's a great way to meet those new faces.
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Newsletter
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Rosemary & Hokan Haraldsson (760-741-1090) & Dave Cowles (858-485-5585)
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newsletter@trinityescondido.org
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A lot of help is needed in publishing Trinity's monthly newsletter. Articles must be written, editors lay it out and produce a master, proofreaders check it all, copies are reproduced in the office, and a team folds, assembles and mails it. Many hands make light work, so consider helping in this important parish ministry. There is a role for everyone. We especially need help on the editorial team.
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Office Volunteers
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Suzan Reiner (760-743-1629)
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office@trinityescondido.org
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Suzan Reiner is the parish administrator and coordinates the Office Volunteers team. You can help in many ways. First and foremost, we frequently need volunteers to help with administrative tasks as they come up, so please let Suzan know if you are available and willing to assist. Also, we need volunteers to help run the office when Suzan is on vacation, so consider lending a hand with that task also. Come and hob nob with the movers and shakers.
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Organist
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David Lewis (760-743-1629 church office)
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organist@trinityescondido.org
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David Lewis is Trinity's organist and develops the music for each of our worship services. His goal is to provide the parish a rich diversity of music and various styles. David solicits your inputs and feedback.
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Order of St. Luke Healing Ministry (OSL)
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Gloria Hendren (760-480-6670)
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osl@trinityescondido.org
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OSL is an international and ecumenical organization devoted to the healing message of Christianity. Members meet monthly to learn about and practice healing prayer. The Order also sponsors healing "missions," or weekend conferences, on a regular basis. More information available at the OSL web site.
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Pastoral Care
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Judy Hutchinson (760-747-5462)
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pastoralcare@trinityescondido.org
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These volunteers meet monthly for support and training in their ministry. Pastoral Care Volunteers visit and befriend nursing home residents and others who are homebound. They also offer rides to church activities and doctors' appointments and cook meals for families with new babies and those just out of the hospital. Assistance may be requested by calling the parish office or contacting Judy. Helping hands are always needed. Be a part of a group that provides loving care!
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Prayer Request
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The Rev. Meg Decker (760-743-1629)
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prayerrequest@trinityescondido.org
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Prayer is an essential part of our spiritual life. There are three easy ways to submit a prayer request. You can make a request on the tear-off sheet in the bulletin and drop it in the collection plate. You can call or drop by the office and fill out a prayer request card. You can enter requests in the prayer book at the church entry; these become a part of that Sunday's Prayers of the People.
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Prayer Team
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Margaret Nugent (760-742-3627)
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prayerteam@trinityescondido.org
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The Prayer Team meets weekly at 9:00am each Wednesday. Each Sunday a member of the group is available in the left rear of the church following the 10:00am service for private prayer with individual worshippers if desired. The Prayer Team needs additional members. Instructions will be provided on how to assist in private prayer. Come and help others deepen their spiritual lives.
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Prayers & Squares
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Dru Cowles (858-485-5585)
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prayersandsquares@trinityescondido.org
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Prayers & Squares is a wonderful ministry which extends our love to those parishioners, loved ones and relatives who are seriously ill and are unable to attend church. The ministry is two-fold. It begins with group members making the lap quilts which will be presented to the recipients. Then, during a worship service the quilts are blessed, and as they leave church, parishioners tie a knot in the quilting threads, saying a prayer for the recipient as they do. Prayers & Squares meets the first Saturday of each month in the Parish Hall at 9:00 am.
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Rotational Shelter
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Robert Kitson (760-715-2876)
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rotationalshelter@trinityescondido.org
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Trinity volunteers to host the rotational shelter each year in the January/February timeframe. Cots are set up in the little house and we typically host 10-12 guests for the two-week period. Help is needed in setting everything up, moving our guests in, providing meals, hosting overnight, transporting guests to training sessions and jobs, and restoring the little house to its normal configuration afterwards. In addition, contributions are needed to provide funds to purchase needed food and personal items. This is a parish-wide ministry, typically involving 60-70 parishioners in needed tasks. Come and be a part of helping others in getting their lives back on track.
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Senior Warden
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Paul DesForges (760-735-8060)
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seniorwarden@trinityescondido.org
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The Senior Warden is traditionally known as the "Rector's Warden." The Senior Warden is selected by the Rector for a one-year term. The Senior Warden assists in planning for and running the Vestry meetings. Complaints and suggestions may also be conveyed via the Senior Warden.
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Stewardship
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George & Sue Stockton (760-742-1462)
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stewardship@trinityescondido.org
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We are all called to be good stewards, giving of our time, treasure and talents. The Stewardship Committee coordinates the annual stewardship drive in the fall and maintains an active stewardship presence in the parish throughout the year. The committee needs help, especially in preparing for and carrying out the fall campaign. Help make stewardship at Trinity be an even greater success.
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Sunday School
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Celena Lopes (760-740-9215)
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sundayschool@trinityescondido.org
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Trinity's Sunday School is one of the most exciting in Escondido. Much of the curriculum is written locally and is coordinated with the lectionary the adults hear in church. Families are encouraged to discuss topical questions. Principal coordinators of our Sunday School are the rector and Celina Lopes. Please email them if you have any questions.
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Treasurer
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Tom Hutchinson (760-747-5462)
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treasurer@trinityescondido.org
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As Treasurer, Tom Hutchinson is the Parish's Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the maintenance of accurate financial records and submission of required reports to the diocese as well as state and federal agencies. If you are interested in helping Tom in this ministry, please give him a call.
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Trinity ToyMakers
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Joe Stanford (760-728-8499)
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trinitytoymakers@trinityescondido.org
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The Trinity ToyMakers construct wooden Christmas toys which are distributed to homeless and needy children in the Escondido area. The ToyMakers do most of their work at the Chief ToyMaker's workshop in Fallbrook. However, some of their work sessions are in the new workshop in the little house garage adjacent to the church, and a lot of the work can be completed at home. So, it's easy to participate; contact Joe for more information. In addition to the Christmas toys, the group takes on other projects throughout the year involving wood. Wood is good.
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Vestry
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Paul DesForges, Senior Warden (760-735-8060)
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vestry@trinityescondido.org
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The Vestry is Trinity's governing board. It establishes the annual budget and assists in coordinating the various ministries and functions in the parish. The vestry meets once a month to exchange ideas and report on the status of parish ministries. There are eleven members, a third of which are elected at the annual meeting each January for a three-year term. You can make your inputs to all of the Vestry members via the above email address. Meet the Vestry members. Serving on the Vestry is one of the greatest contributions a parishioner can make to the parish. Parishioners are encouraged to consider this vital ministry.
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Web Site
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Dave Cowles (858-485-5585)
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webmaster@trinityescondido.org
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Trinity's web site provides an important and effective means for visitors to find the parish and learn about us. It is also a convenient way to promulgate information to parishioners in a timely manner. The web site team collects data, designs and constructs web pages and posts them. It's a great way to learn how to be a part of the world wide web while fulfilling the parish's mission. No previous experience is required; we'll teach you all you need to know.
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Youth Group
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Church Office (760-743-1629)
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office@trinityescondido.org
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All parish youth from sixth through twelfth grade are encouraged to be a part of the Youth Group. The group meets on Sundays at 10:00 and joins the congregation for the Eucharist. In addition, the Youth Group participates in either a service event or fun activity event once a month. It's a great time together with friends. Give the office a call and be part of the fun!
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