Trinity News
April 04, 2008
Parish News - Fr. Mike Update
Update on Father Mike
Earlier it was hoped that Father Mike could come home to hospice care by week's end. But his condition continues to decline rapidly, and he remains in the hospital. He is resting comfortably and in no pain. Please continue your prayers for the Spillane family.
How to Offer (and Receive) Love and Support in the Coming Week
Sunday, April 6, at 9:30 am
Healing service in the chapel with the Rev. Frannie Hall-Kieschnick
Note: the Sunday Forum time with Katie Evenbeck of St. Dorothy's Rest will proceed as scheduled in Angus Hall.
Monday, April 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and again from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Gathering time for healing prayer and community conversation in the chapel with the Rev.Frannie Hall-Kieschnick and Wendy von Oech, long time Trinity member and spiritual guide.
Wednesday, April 8, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Healing service & Eucharist in chapel with the Rev. Fred Heard
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Gathering time for healing prayer and community conversation in the chapel with the Rev. Bill Schooler.
Friday, April 9, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Guided labyrinth walk of healing in the chapel with Elizabeth Blackman.
Other Ways of Prayer and Support
Near and far, all are encouraged to pray the prayer at the conclusion of this email.
The chapel will be open next week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, for prayer, meditation, and walking the labyrinth.
At any time next week, you are invited to bring a votive with a candle and place it on the table in the chapel as a visible sign of hope, love and healing. If you wish, you may decorate your votive.
The Clergy want to emphasize that, as always, they are available for prayer and conversation. They can be reached at the following phone numbers:
Beth (510-205-9843); Frannie (650-289-9866); Fred (650-326-2083 x17 or 650-321-8320).
Important note: Know someone who's not connected via email? Please print this out and pass along or give them a call on the phone.
Yours in Christ,
The Vestry of Holy Trinity
O loving God, from you comes all peace and mercy. Send your comfort and strength to Father Mike, to Julie, Brendan and Kim, and to all who surround them. Carry our love to them. We ask this in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen