Saturday Beach Mass Is Back! Every Saturday at 5 PM

It's that time of year again! Our much beloved Service on the Sand 5 PM Eucharist/Mass has begun! We gather on the sand at the northernmost end of Asbury's boardwalk in front of Asbury Tower. Bring your beach chair or towel. There are some benches on the boardwalk as well. If inclement weather, our Service on the Sand is moved to the church (but without the sand!). A notice will be placed on the parish answering machine and website by 4 PM.

Pentecost Sunday, May 27th

Pentecost is the day we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. Don't forget to WEAR RED which symbolizes the power of the spirit!

Adult Forum Bookstudy Sundays at 9 AM

Join us each Sunday as we read together the book Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith by Rob Bell. Come delight in this refreshing insight into our Christian faith. We will enjoy this enlightening and encouraging book over the next eight Sundays. Each week is whole unto itself so come join in any week you are able!! See Joanie McCoy for a book. We're really looking forward to sharing this together!

Story Time Begins this Week!

Story Time is when our younger children are invited to join one of our gifted volunteers to talk about and maybe do a craft that connects to our readings for the day. They leave our 10 AM service just before the sermon and return at the Peace. Maybe you would like to be a Story Time Storyteller! Pick your Summer Sunday! Please contact Pamela Weir at pamelarenee7298@hotmail.com, 732-539-7298 OR sign up in the back of the church!

Offices Closed for Memorial

Our offices will be closed this Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. As always, if you have an emergency, you may call Mo. Susan at 732-759-4358. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Caring For Our Parish (Otherwise Known as Taming the Weeds)

Spring is in the air and with that comes a period of huge growth here at Trinity ~ growth of weeds!! We have 2 wonderful angels who help Trinity to stay beautiful by taking care of the gardens but they need help! You can do this on your own time for as little or as much as you like. Have a little extra time to come over and help? Please call Mike Nesspor at 201-413-4514 and he can help get you started!

Ask The Vestry!

Got a question or suggestion for the Vestry? Check out the new "Ask the Vestry" box in the narthex. Just use one of the forms by the box to get your message to us. If you add your name and contact information we will let you know right away what is happening to your question/suggestion. Naturally, you can still contact us by email (VestryWardens@trinitynj.com) or in person.

Celebrating Trinity! Sunday, June 3rd

Trinity Sunday is just a week away - what a perfect day to celebrate our Trinity family by gathering together for a time of fellowship, great conversation and, of course, cake! Join us for worship, cake and marching in the Pride Parade on June 3rd following the 10 AM service in honor of our feast day, Trinity Sunday! This will also be Mother Susan's last day here at Trinity so come out and show her our love!

Marching as a Witness to God's Unconditional Love Sunday, June 3rd, 11:30 AM

Following the 10 AM Eucharist/Mass on June 3rd, all who wish to, please join fellow members of your parish family in marching in the Asbury Pride Parade as a witness to our commitment to living out God's Unconditional Love. We always have a great time together meeting new people and having fun! Wear your Trinity t-shirt, if you have one!

Giving Flowers and Candles

If you would like to give the altar candles or flowers used during the weekend Masses in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one, please contact the church office. It's a wonderful way to celebrate a special event or person in your life! Donation is $50 for flowers and $10 for candles.

Women's Night Out! Friday, June 8 at 7 PM

WOMEN MARK THE DATE!!...June 8th is the spring rendition of Women's night out! Remember the fun we all had wrapping Christmas presents together in the gym in December? Yes, we are calling all women of the parish to gather once again for a picnic covered dish dinner on Friday, June 8th at 7pm at Trinity. If we have outstanding weather maybe we will walk down to the beach and share our meal there! There is a rumor that miniature golf on the boardwalk may be available too. Won't you please count yourself in and come join us for some warm conversation and fun? Any questions please call Karen MacNish at 732-604-3883 or Joanie McCoy at 908-216-5529. Pack a lawn chair in the car and come on out!

Youth Group Meets Every Tuesday Night

See you this Tuesday at 6 PM!

Bible Study is Back!Wednesdays at 7PM

Everyone is welcome to join us weekly for Bible Study on Wednesday nights at 7pm after mass. We are looking for new members and welcome back our faithful group. We will begin looking at the Gospel coming up for the following Sunday and go from there. Please come join us. Newcomers to Bible study are especially welcome !

The Episcopal Election Committee Survey is Ready!

As you know, the Diocese of New Jersey is in the process of putting together a Diocesan profile to assist with the search for the next bishop of the Diocese. In addition to the focus groups around the Diocese, they are also using an online survey to gather information. From the Diocese: 'The Survey and the Focus Groups are our only way to hear your opinions regarding the bishop you want. Please take time today to complete the survey and to help spread the word: Let your voice be heard!' You may access the online survey at: www.zplink.com/NJdiocese

We Have Committees that Need Your Help!

The Buildings and Grounds Committee is seeking members. Most of the committee's work involves assessing physical, safety and security needs of our property, complying with zoning and safety codes, prioritizing these needs, soliciting and coordinating bids, and recommending steps to get things done. The B&G committee conducts much of its regular business on conference calls, usually Tuesday nights at 7.

There are two specific projects that we need volunteers to help with:
- The audit committee recommends that Trinity have a complete video/photo inventory of the buildings and their contents for insurance purposes. This would include everything from close-ups of stained glass, woodwork, art, organ and other major fixtures, to the contents of closet and cabinets, computers, musical instruments, and so on. The inventory would be our record in case of loss. This project was begun last summer but fell off due to larger parish issues last fall. It needs new leadership.
- We need volunteers to undertake a thorough review of our insurance coverage limits, to see where they are sufficient and where they are deficient. Once analyzed, we need to solicit bids from providers for new coverage. Ideally a committee member here would have some knowledge of insurance, law or real estate.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee is seeking members. Most of the committee's work involves assessing physical, safety and security needs of our property, complying with zoning and safety codes, prioritizing these needs, soliciting and coordinating bids, and recommending steps to get things done. The B&G committee conducts much of its regular business on conference calls, usually Tuesday nights at 7.

If you have any interest in any of these committees, please email, call or speak with vestrymember Michael Parent (mparent@signalhill.com; mobile 732-539-3495).

What's Happening With the Search for Our Interim Rector?

Find out what's happening with our Interim Search Process by clicking here to keep up to date on the progress of the search and read through commonly asked questions and answers. The timeline will be consistently updated. For those without internet access, hard copies are available at the back of the church!

Pew Cushion Plaque is Complete!

As you know our pew cushion project is over and we have filled the church. Now our memorial/thanksgiving plaque is finished and up as well. Check it out in the narthex (entrance) of the church and see all of the wonderful memorial and thanksgiving donations that were made to allow this project to happen. Thanks again to Dru Reynolds for coordinating the project!

Got Old Gift Cards??? We Can Help With that!!

Lots of us have old gift cards laying around that will never get used. Don't let them expire! Donate them to Trinity to be used for our various fundraisers: spaghetti supper, thrift sale, youth events, etc. We'll put them to good use! Bring them in to the church office or drop them in the plate at services. Thank you!!!

Committee Help Needed

The Communication Committee provides information about things happening at Trinity to the congregation and to the public. We currently need someone who can help with releases to the press and radio stations. Jill and Kris manage Trinity's web site but would like a web expert to help with problems. If you would like to help with this committee, please contact Jeanne McArthur at mcarthur1932@gmail.com.

Altar Guild

Our wonderful altar guild works very hard 'behind the scenes' to make sure that everything is ready for our worship each week. They take care of the linens, polish the brass, maintain the candles, prepare for the Eucharist and a whole host of other jobs that are neccesary for our weekly services. It's a big job and our altar guild would love to have some help! Anyone interested in joining or finding out more about this ministry should contact Deacon Gail at 732-775-5084 or DeaconGail@trinitynj.com.

Window Clings For Sale! Only $5

What better way to show your support for Trinity than to stick it on your car! Join together with your fellow parishioners and show the world your love for Trinity by purchasing a Trinity Church, Asbury Park window cling! They are not stickers, they are clings so you may remove them at any time without causing any damage. Only $5 each at the back of the church. Buy them for your cars, your mirrors, wherever you want to show off your Trinity Church! Thank you for the support!

The "Key" to Helping Those with Autism

Help support the group Autism's Key to the Cure's fundraising effort, Keys 2 Cash, by bringing in your old keys! This group builds homes called "Tommy Houses" which are independent living homes for adults with autism. They recycle the keys for cash to fund this mission. It's a great group and an easy way to help support them by cleaning out your old keys! There is a bucket at the back of the church for you to drop them in. Thank you!!

Grounded in God's Unconditional LoveOur 2012 Stewardship Campaign

Thank you to everyone who has turned in your pledge card and committed to Trinity with your time, talent and treasure. We need everyone's support to help keep Trinity Grounded in God's unconditional Love! If you haven't pledged already, you may do so with a pledge envelope located on the pews or at the back of the church. You may also fill out a pledge card online by clicking here to access the quick survey!

Ushers Needed Help Be a Part of the Welcoming Spirit of Trinity!

We need people to serve as ushers at the 10am service on Sundays. Some of your tasks will be to help hand out bulletins, collect the offering and help "direct traffic" in general.
If you would like to be an usher and help to show the welcoming spirit of Trinity, please contact Kris at the church office by email at koller@trinitynj.com or by phone at 732-775-5084.

Greeters Also NeededAnother Way To Help Show Others the Welcoming Spirit of Trinity

We are looking for greeters to help welcome everyone to Trinity and hand out name tags before each of our weekend services. If you would like to help offer a warm welcome to everyone who walks through our doors, please contact Linda Brady at bradylinda434@gmail.com or 908-489-1378.

Calling All Knitters and Crocheters!

Trinity's shawl ministry is in need of additional volunteers willing to create prayer shawls and lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. If you can help, contact Deacon Gail at deacongail@trinitynj.com, or at 732 775 5084.

Pictures from our 1st Solemn Communion CeremonySunday, April 3, 10 AM

Food Pantry Needs Bring to the church

Everyone's help is needed in keeping our pantry shelves stocked as giving to the Monmouth County Food Bank has dropped signficantly. Click here to find out what is needed.

Commuter Book SwapBring a book, take a book

To help folks save a little money, we are setting up a bookshelf in the hallway of the parish office wing for a book exchange. On Sundays bring a book, take a book. Please do not bring your whole library to the church! But one or two recently released novels that commuters, weekenders and (soon) beach-goers may enjoy swapping. Books deemed inappropriate for all eyes will be removed from the shelf. What to do with that extra $8 to $10 a week. Why not use it towards your pledge

E-newsletter Saving paper and keeping informed

If you are not receiving the email newsletter, sign up by clicking here. It is becoming the main way we are keeping the parish informed of special announcements, reminders and upcoming events/programs.