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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
240 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS are prayers offered for those with special needs, for those who mourn,
and for those offering thanks. Please speak to Pastor David or call the office, if you have a request.
Rev. David Grainson, Pastor
For Members: Ted Messler, Elsie Warren, Diana Forman, Dot Froese, Nancy Giuffrida, Larry Office Phone: 516-766-2815 Fax #: 516-766-2567
Thomsen, Al Manhan Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 AM – 12 PM
For Friends and Relatives: Bierle Family, Margie Daily, William Ferguson, Arlene Fielding, Graham E-mail: htlcrvc@optonline.net / Worldwide Web: www.holytrinitylutheranchurchrvc.com
Fielding, Patricia Martin, Jan Warren, Alana, John, Dawn & Nancy S, Holly, Josephine, Mary,
Fireman Ronnie and his family, Ed M, Marie Giamimo, Nancy Kirk, Sarah, Peter Eriksen, Rachael
Eriksen, John Szatny, Sarina Vito, Kaylee Lindauer, Debbie Nastri, Dennis, Charlie Strecker, Kaylee
Wegener, Lindsey Kolb, Rosie D’Errico, Matthew Antone, Lara Mesita, Dienamarie, George Bittle,
Earle, Dianne Giorlando, Peter Butte, Florence Dillon, Susan, Gloria Taza, Patrick Flatley, William
Anthony Sr., David Spencer, Corinne, Lincoln, Susan Helsinger, Jimmy Gallagher, Lorrie Prager,
Billy, Elizabeth & Daniel McCarron, Kenny Brown, Barnet Levinson, Jean Murphy & Family, Barney
Gorman, Susan Lau, Peggie Jancer, Beth, Cooper, Sophia Weisser, Roseanne Forni, Theresa
Puma, Madison Milio, John Hajny, Peter Gee
For Service Personnel: Major Ross Fielding, Sgt. Thomas Forman, Sgt. Jesse Gentile, Pr.
Terrence Walsh, SPC Christopher Sully
For First Responders & Fire Dept. Volunteers: Ed McNulty- FDNY, Brendan Combs- Freeport PD,
Steve Hajny – FDNY, EMT, Steven Beers – FDNY, Joe Muir – NYPD, Robert Tucker, Carl Weeks,
Bob Jacoby, Tyler Noboa – EMT, Anthony Rugolo - FDNY
Altar Flowers may be donated for $35 by calling Teri in the church office 516-766-2815.
SANCTUARY LAMPS burn in “memory of” through the following dates: Mr. MSV Subrmanian
(1/2021), Jean Ackermann (5/2021), John Auerbach (5/2021), Christian Gumbrecht (5/2021), Harvey
& Doris Wegener (5/2021), Kathleen Diaz (5/2021), Henry & Adolfina Aherns (5/2021), Craig
Simonsen (8/2021), Lewis Simpkins (10/2021), Karen Ahnemann Lynch (4/2022), Sal Chiaffitelli
(5/2022), Joseph D. Chiaffitelli (5/2022), Carroll Donnelly (6/2022), Erich Weissert (12/2022), Carol
Metz (12/2022), Harold Buck (10/2023), Gladys Chiaffitelli (7/2023), Edward Scheuering (2/2026)
Sanctuary lamps are available by sending $1 per week to the HT Office.
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Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center
Offering Toddler, Preschool & Pre-K programs
516-766-9716 April 11, 2021 – Second Sunday of Easter
Lori Eriksen, Director Music Director: Robert DiPasquale
Thanksgiving for Baptism
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
April 2021
Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Refreshed by the resurrection life we share in Christ, 28 29 30 31 1 2 3
let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. Maundy Good Friday
Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks. Thursday 10 am
We thank you, risen Christ, 7 pm Service Children’s
for these waters where you make us new, Stations
leading us from death to life, from tears to joy. 7 pm
We bless you, risen Christ, that your Spirit comes to us Tenebrae
in the grace-filled waters of rebirth, 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
like rains to our thirsting earth, Easter 7 pm
like streams that revive our souls, Sunday Scripture
like cups of cool water shared with strangers. 8:30 & 10 am Reflection
Breathe your peace on your church when we hide in fear.
Worship
Clothe us with your mercy and forgiveness.
Send us companions on our journey as we share your life. Egg Hunt
Make us one, risen Christ.
Cleanse our hearts. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Shower us with life. 8:30 & 10 am 7 pm
To you be given all praise, Worship Confirmation
with the Holy Spirit, Sunday
in the glory of God, School
now and forever.
Amen.
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Gathering Hymn: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright #384 8:30 & 10 am 7 pm 7 pm
Worship Confirmation Scripture
Sunday Reflection
Greeting School
Kyrie
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In peace, let us pray to the Lord. 8:30 & 10 am 7 pm
Worship 1st
Sunday Communion
Lord, have mercy. School Rehearsal
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Coming Up in May:
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let 5/2 1st Communion
us pray to the Lord. 5/23 Confirmation
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
Amen.
With the days of warm weather quickly approaching, we'll once again begin
having outdoor worship once a month on a Saturday evening.
Hymn of Praise: This is the Feast
Our first for the season will be on Saturday, May 8th.
This is a truly joyful and different way to worship. I'm hoping you'll join us on Opening Prayer
May 8th.
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35
- Pr David
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Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private
ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. 33With great power
the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them
all. 34There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and
brought the proceeds of what was sold. 35They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need.
Psalm: 133
Special Thanks to all our Servers 4/11/2021 1
How good and how pleas- | ant it is,
8:30 am 10 am
when kindred live togeth- | er in unity!
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Asst. Minister Carol Hansen It is like fine oil upon the head, flowing down up- | on the beard,
upon the beard of Aaron, flowing down upon the collar | of his robe. R
3
Lector Rita Miciotta It is like the dew of Hermon flowing down upon the | hills of Zion.
For there the LORD has commanded the blessing: life for- | evermore. R
Acolyte - Crucifer Benjamin Amirazodi
Second Reading: 1 John 1:1--2:2
Altar Guild Lynn Butte Lynn Butte 1
Carol Cola Carol Cola We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our
eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—2this life was
Carl Weeks Carl Weeks
revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the
Mary Wolfe Mary Wolfe
Father and was revealed to us—3we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may
Lauren Raiten Lauren Raiten
have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus
Karin Nilsen Karin Nilsen Christ. 4We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
Singers Krisi Anthony Nick Farrauto 5
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him
there is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in
darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; 7but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we
have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8If we say
that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he who is
faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we
have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
2:1
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does
sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2and he is the atoning sacrifice
for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. GIVING GARDEN:
The last delivery to LSS weighed 72 lbs. plus a bag of baseball hats and items
Gospel: John 20:19-31
for the baby layettes. Thank you for your generosity. Right now the pantry
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When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the could use pancake syrup, complete pancake mix, jams/jellies and jello mix and
disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, as always canned meats and fish.
“Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples
rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has
sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the **Please call the church office before you come to drop off anything at the
Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they church to be sure someone is there to let you in. Schedules are very
are retained.”
uncertain at this time**
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But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus _______________________________________________________________
came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see Monthly Financials
the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, March 2021
I will not believe.”
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A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the *Weekly Offerings & Tithe.ly include holidays
doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Expenses $20,208
Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not *Weekly Offerings $14,405
doubt but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you
believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to Vanco Offerings $ 1,828
believe.” *Tithe.ly Offerings $ 4,941
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Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this Total Offerings $21,174
book. 31But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of Over + $ 966
God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
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Sermon
Hymn of the Day: We Walk by Faith #635 Giving through Vanco or Tithe.ly?
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, Thank you for your consistent giving!
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
GIFT CARDS FUNDRAISER God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
TO SUPPORT THE begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
ShopWithScrip allows families to raise money for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary
by using gift cards to pay for everyday purchases and by purchasing gift cards and became truly human.
for family members, teachers, coaches, bus drivers etc. Save the trip to the For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
store by ordering your gift cards at Holy Trinity. By using ShopWithScrip, Holy On the third day he rose again
Trinity receives money back from each gift card purchased. in accordance with the scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
Order forms can be found in the HT Café. Your order form can be placed in the and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
collection plate or given to Lynn Butte. If you have any questions regarding this and his kingdom will have no end.
fundraiser or placing an order, please contact Lynn Butte at 516-238-1035, by We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,*
text or calling or by email at lybutte@aol.com. who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
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We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Support Holy Trinity withTithe.ly.
It’s a quick and easy way to support what is happening here at Holy Trinity.
Prayer of Intercession
The ELCA and our congregation have partnered with Tithe.ly to help people easily and Sign of Peace
consistently give to HT.
Offertory Prayer
Tithe.ly was begun by a pastor to assist churches with stewardship and to facilitate giving.
There is now a "donate" button on the opening page of the Holy Trinity website. It will bring Holy, Holy, Holy
you to a one-page document that will allow you to give a one-time offering or to set up
weekly giving. Or you can use this link: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one- Thanksgiving at the Table
time/266952
Tithe.ly even has a mobile app that will allow you to give on your phone. Lord’s Prayer
One of the many advantages to Tithe.ly is that it’s incredibly easy to use and it gives you Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,
complete control over your giving. Please consider covering the transaction fee especially thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
for altar flowers and fundraisers. Thank you! Give us this day our daily bread;
Holy Trinity is completely dependent on weekly giving to allow us
and forgive us our trespasses,
to continue the work we do.
as we forgive those
who trespass against us; Sunday Scripture Reflection
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil For thine is the kingdom, Reading, studying, and especially prayerful reflection of the scriptures is central to the
and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. spiritual life of a Christian. To encourage this and frame it in a new way, I'll be beginning a
bi-weekly reflection on the upcoming Sunday scriptures.
Lamb of God This won't be a traditional bible study where the pastor leads and breaks down a book or a
passage or a series for everyone. Rather, it will be all of us bringing our own thoughts,
Communion questions, and insights on the scriptures to share equally. Guidance questions will be given to
direct our reflection, but any and all insights are welcome and encouraged.
Communion Hymn: Now We Join in Celebration #462
Focusing on the Sunday lessons allows us all to enter more deeply into Sunday eucharistic
Post Communion Canticle worship. We will gather via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Any and all are
welcome.
Prayer after Communion
Reflections will begin at 7pm.
Closing Blessing Hope you can join us from the warmth and comfort of your home.
Sending Hymn: Go My Children, with My Blessing #543 Pr David
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Dismissal
The “Ask the Pastor” section in the bulletin is where anyone can write a
question regarding faith that they would like to know more about, tear it off,
and drop it in the collection plate or send it to the church office.
Readings for next week on April 18, 2021 My hope is that we can learn more about our faith together. - Pr David
ASK THE PASTOR - PLEASE TEAR OFF, FILL OUT & SEND TO OFFICE
First Reading: Acts 3:12-19
Psalm: Psalm 4
Name (optional):_____________________________________
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7
Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
My question is:____________________________________________________________
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Q: Why does God say Jesus is his only Son if we are all God's children? “Many hands make light the work” with that in mind, We would
-Minka Palazzolo like to thank everyone who participated in making our Easter a
truly joyous celebration. Thanks to everyone who decorated
A: That is a great question, Minka, and a tricky one for us to understand! Yes, we are all and enhanced the beauty of our sanctuary, it looked amazing.
Much gratitude is sent to all of our musicians and vocalists. The
God's sons and daughters, all children of the one God. But as Christians we believe there is a
music was all inspiring through “The Three Days." Thank you
specialness and a uniqueness to Jesus. to all the Easter Bunny helpers that made the Easter egg hunt
When we say that Jesus is God's only Son, we are referring to our belief that God such a wonderful success, and a special thank you to the
came into the world as a person to live among us; that God became human in Jesus. "alleluia transformers" that made the word come to life.
So while we are all sons and daughters of God, Jesus is special in that he is both
divine and human. That's why we say Jesus is God's Son, because, while he is one of us as a
person, he is also very, very unique. - Pr David
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Special Thanks to Rita Miciotta for managing the Easter flower
orders which made our altar so beautiful!
Please do not wrap your gifts.
Your gift may be brought to church and left on the Baby Shower Table in the Narthex.
A Drive-up and Drop-off Collection is planned for Saturday May 8th. (Time TBD)
Please consider involving your children. (or perhaps “borrow” a beloved child) It is always
positive for them to be a part of “compassion in action”.
Please mention our Baby Layette Event to friends and relatives. Most people love babies
and are very willing to contribute to their well-being. Many of my friends now ask me
when(if) the Baby Shower Brunch is being held!
I sincerely hope that next year we will be able to gather at a Baby Shower Brunch. Though it
SOCIAL MINISTRY'S BABY CLOTHING COLLECTION required much work on the part of our members, we all miss the fun and the fellowship that it
BEGINS TODAY!! afforded us! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at 516-536-7922.
No answer? Please leave a message.
In this beautiful season of New Life I wish you and your loved ones The Peace of God.
We are welcoming donations of NEW items through May 9th (Mother's Day)! Penny Longo (chairperson Social Ministry)
Dear friends and members of Holy Trinity,
Easter Sunday is now behind us, but the meaning of “new life”, both in the spiritual and
the physical sense is ever with us. For 13 years your Social Ministry Committee has
celebrated the arrival of new lives by sponsoring a BABY SHOWER BRUNCH. BABY ITEMS NEEDED (SIZES 0-24 MONTHS)
This yearly event was for the INFANT LAYETTE PROGRAM at Lutheran Social Services
in Uniondale. The only admission price? A brand new baby item. This Benefit resulted in white long sleeve onesies wipes
hundreds of outfits and accessories being given and then donated to LSS. We are saddened cotton knit stretchies (NB to 9 mos) baby shampoo
by the fact that we had to cancel this fun event this year and last. However, we cannot cancel outfits baby wash
THE NEED. jackets Q tips
In 2020, 130 Layettes were prepared and given to LOCAL families in need. In addition to
numerous baby outfits, each mother receives a bag(s) filled with sheets, blankets, diapers, sweaters cotton balls
soap, diapering creams etc. LSS also reaches out with other offers of assistance to help this sleepers diaper rash ointment
person navigate through their difficult life circumstances. All recipients are referred to LSS sacks(cotton knit or fleece) diaper bags
by a Social Worker, a Pastor or hospital personnel who are aware that a low income situation small cotton hats diapers(most needed NB and 4,5,6)
exists. The Children's Defense Fund reports that there are over 743,000 children living in infant socks soft shoes
poverty in N.Y. And...these figures are from 2018(pre-Covid). bottles burp cloths
Once again, the members of Social Ministry are asking for your help in making this
important Outreach Event a success. Here are the ways in which you can participate; pacifiers books
bibs cups
Please remember that NO donation is too small. One only has to imagine how blankets small dishes and utensils
important baby shampoo, diaper cream, socks, a bib, a bottle, a pacifier is when you have no crib sheets baby food
funds with which to buy them for your child. changing pads cereal
For people who prefer not to shop but would like to make a cash donation, please make washcloths formula
checks payable to Holy Trinity and write SM Layette Collection in the Memo line. The
memo line is important to insure that the donation is deposited correctly. towels infant toys
Kohl's and Carter's are local stores that are online and offer curbside pick up or shipping. outlet covers and other safety itemsYou can also read
