Offices Closed—The parishes offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of the federal holiday.
Halloween Parade—The Outreach & Evangelism Team is making plans for the famous Rutland Halloween Parade on Saturday October 26. As announced last Sunday, O&E has decided we’ll march in the Parade alternating years, so we can include more Trinitarians in our Parade outreach; this is a non-marching year. Please plan to costume yourselves!  Our theme this year is Mardi Gras (traditionally, purple, green and gold). At coffee hour next Sunday, October 13, we’ll have a mask decorating workshop; masks, markers, feathers & glue guns provided. On the 26th , arrive before 5pm, so you can park in our lot; this is because downtown streets will be closing around 5:15pm. Bring a bagged supper to enjoy tailgate style in the parking lot. O&E is planning to decorate the Church and roping off the front steps, which is where we’ll be gathering to watch the Parade. Email Ernie Hathaway with any questions:  eghathaway2@gmail.com.
Fall Rummage and Bake Sale—The annual WOTF fall rummage and bake sale is set for November 1 (5:30-7:00pm) & 2 (9:00-11:00am). Sign up sheets for the many volunteer roles needing to be filled are hanging on clipboards on the large bulletin board in Nourse Hall. There are posters in the chapel narthex that need to be distributed; thank you for helping out with this task! Items donated to the sale are due no later than October 27 (Sunday). Please respect the deadline and do not bring in items during the week prior to the sale dates. Bake goods, however, should be fresh and can be brought in on Friday and Saturday morning before the sale begins.
Apple Pie Fundraiser—It’s that time of year when Trinity will make apple pies for sale! We will have two sessions scheduled for Saturdays at 9am (dates to be determined once ingredients have been donated). There will be a bin in the chapel narthex, under the table, for ingredients donations: King Arthur flour, sugar, salt, Crisco, cinnamon, Cortland apples, lemon juice (not extract or concentrate). Or you can give a financial donation for ingredients. The goal is to make and sell about 50 pies in time for Thanksgiving. You can reserve a pie for $15 in the church office.
Special Service at St. John's, East Poultney—The Diocese is promoting a special, "historical" service at St. John's in East Poultney on October 20 at 2:00 PM.  Vicar Melanie Combs will be presiding, and the service will highlight the historical "pump" organ that was actually made in Vermont over 100 years ago.  John Riddle has agreed to be the organist for this service and Melanie Combs will coordinate with him directly for the music selection. We are also hoping to have a small ensemble from Poultney HS play afterward and provide refreshments for those who come to the event.
Greens Party!—The women of Trinity and Friends will be hosting a “Greens Party” to build Advent wreaths and centerpieces scheduled for Friday, November 22 at 5:00pm. Please speak with Sarah Danner to reserve your spot.
Altar Flowers Memorial—We have almost all Sundays available for altar flower memorials for the rest of 2024. If you would like to remember or honor someone with altar flowers, please contact office@trinitychurchrutland.org with your preferred Sunday. Flower donations remain $50 for the two arrangements.
John Riddle Performs in Dopp Memorial Recital—On Sunday, November 10th at 3:00 p.m. John Riddle will present the annual Dopp Memorial recital at the First Baptist Church of Burlington. The program will include works of John Stanley, J.S. Bach, Cesar Franck, and others. All are welcome to attend.
Photos—If you attend any Trinity events and take photos, we’d love to have you share them with us! Submit them by Thursday morning after the event to be included in the announcements.

Companions in Wholeness October Drive— During the month of October, we will be collecting sugary cereal. There are bins marked for CIW donations in the narthex and near the entrance leading into the sanctuary.  Thank you for your generosity! Any questions please see Deacon Liz or e-mail- deacon.Liz@trinitychurchrutland.org. 
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute—The UVM Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will begin its fall Friday afternoon courses in October. This Friday’s lecture,  At the Movies: Swingin’ and Singin’ in the Rain, will be held from 1:30-3:00pm at the Godnick Adult Center on Deer Street. They no longer take payment at the door, so you will need to pre-register. Pick up a brochure in the chapel narthex for more information about the lectures and registration.
First Step Fundraiser— First-Step Pregnancy Clinic is having a Silent Auction and Dessert Social on Saturday November 9th from 1-3pm. It will be held at Calvary Bible Church on 2 Meadow Ln., Rutland. Hope you’ll join me (Mary Ruth) for a fun afternoon!