Holy Trinity's volunteer soupmakers are back at the stove, and this time made cheese tortellini for April. Visit the Soup Page for ordering and payment information. There is some left in the freezer. New varieties will be available in the fall. The soup program benefits Holy Trinity's meal program for shut-ins.
Masks Recommended
Owing to the increase in Camden County Covid rates, masks are strongly recommended in church Sunday, July 3. Communion and collection are unaffected. The Peace may be exchanged personally if you wish.
If you would like to donate to Holy Trinity Church using our easy-to-use, online donation option, please click on the word "Giving" above. Thank you for your generosity. You can still mail donations to the church office or drop them in the collection plate on Sundays.
Sunday Mass is at 9:00 a.m. and via Facebook Live below and also on
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This week at Holy Trinity: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Evening Prayer and Conversation on the Conference Line; Sunday: Third Sunday after Pentecost, 9 a.m. (note new time): Family Mass and outdoor refreshments.
Welcome to the Mass for the Third Sunday after Pentecost. Past Masses live-streamed since the start of the pandemic on March 15, 2020, remain available. Follow along today's Mass by clicking the service leaflet link at the right, or you can use your own prayer book and hymnal if you prefer to do so.
Permission to stream the music in this service has been obtained by Holy Trinity Church from One License, License #732497-A.
Andrew Woolford, who was confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, with Bishop Stokes and Father Chattin
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He Is Alive and Among Us
Dear Friends,
Easter at its core is a personal experience of the heart rather than the head. On that first Easter morning, Mary Magdalene and the other women had a personal experience of the risen Jesus in the garden.
A little later the disciples gathered in the Upper Room had the same experience. Still later the disciple Thomas, who missed Jesus’ first appearance, was with the others when the risen Jesus came into their midst. Thomas then exclaimed the great confession of faith, “my Lord and my God.”
The personal experience of the risen Jesus continued as he joined two of his followers on the road to Emmaus. They didn’t recognize him at first as they talked about the recent events in Jerusalem. They didn’t recognize him at first as they talked about recent events in Jerusalem.
It was when they sat down for dinner and Jesus broke the bread that they recognized the risen Jesus.
Still later the risen Jesus came to his followers on the beach and cooked them breakfast. These and other personal experiences changed their lives and gave them the inspiration to go forth with the good news.
After two years of uncertainty and feelings of isolation and disconnect, Holy Trinity Church is fully open again. In recent days, the pandemic restrictions have been eased. See the latest guidelines from the Diocese of New Jersey here.
Face masks are now optional. The passing of the alms basin, the exchange of the Peace, and regular communion at the altar rail have returned, except for intinction. The livestreaming of services through the website will continue.
I invite you to the personal experience of the risen Jesus this Easter. He is alive and present among us. Let our hearts and souls be filled this year with the light, the love, and the mercy of Jesus risen from the dead. Come, celebrate Easter with music and prayer, in joy and celebration, in companionship with each other and our Savior Jesus Christ.
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia.
Happy Easter
The Rev. Mark H. Chattin
Rector
Rain and wind didn't deter these hardy souls from the May 7 Labyrinth Walk. Holy Trinity's event was observed throughout the world that day.
To provide humanitarian aid to those fleeing the violence in Ukraine, Episcopal Relief & Development will provide cash, blankets, hygiene supplies and other needed assistance during and after the crisis. Click on the blue-tinted link to donate in a secure manner.
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Choir Appreciation Sunday was June 26. We thank Diane Rugala, Lillian Ward, Paul and Sharon Wolfgang and Deb Cruz, and organist/choir director Cindy Chattin, for their fine work during the year. They will be taking the summer off and returning in early September. Sunday Mass now begins at 9 a.m., instead of at 9:15 a.m. That change will be permanent to allow Fr. Chattin to serve St. Bartholomew's as well.
Welcome to Virtual Mass
Here is the link for the leaflet for the Third Sunday after Pentecost. Click the "plus" sign to the right of the "Holy Trinity" tab at the top of the page to create a new tab so that you can toggle easily back and forth between the livestream and the leaflet.
Sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost
Queen Elizabeth II visited Holy Trinity for a garden party marking her 96th birthday and 70th year on the throne. About 40 people, some wearing hats often seen adorning royal family members, attended the June 4 afternoon event.
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A May Fair To Remember
It was the first Collingswood May Fair since 2019, and the streets surrounding Holy Trinity Church were filled with happy and hungry people. Our yard sale, piloted by Carol Staszewski, was packed from the 9 a.m. start with bargains galore. Our traditional strawberries and ice cream and much-appreciated ice cold water were huge attractions. Thanks to everyone who helped make our May Fair a big success. And mark Aug. 20 on your calendar for our next yard sale.
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Affiliation Agreement Signed
A memorandum of understanding establishing the framework of the affiliation of Holy Trinity Church and St. Bartholomew's Church in Cherry Hill was signed the evening of May 31 by the senior wardens of both churches and Father Mark Chattin.
The signing of the agreement followed, in less than a month, a Town-Hall-style meeting at Holy Trinity led by the Rt. Rev. William H. "Chip" Stokes, and a similar meeting at St. Bart's.
As of July 1, Father Chattin will be priest-in-charge of St. Bart's while remaining rector of Holy Trinity. Both churches will remain independent entities.
The memorandum is a framework that will change as circumstances change, and will allow the churches to join forces in mission and outreach to the wider community with financial resources increased by sharing of clergy, "since the two greatest expenses of a church are clergy salaries and buildings," the bishop said at the May 4 meeting.
The agreement was signed by Holy Trinity senior warden Yvonne Bones and St. Bart's senior warden David Spaeth.
The document was drawn up a steering committee comprising members of both churches.
Father Chattin is flanked by Yvonne Bones and David Spaeth at the signing of the memorandum of understanding May 31 at the rectory.
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If you wish to find out more about church expenses and operations, please visit our Financials page. Click on the above photo to donate online.
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If you are interested in finding out more about The Labyrinth at Trinity Plaza, please click here for a downloadable brochure.
"Rejoice now, heavenly hosts and choirs of angels ..." At the Great Vigil of Easter, Sue Verzella, a member of the choir, chants the Exulset, the Praeconium Paschale (Easter Proclamation), before the Paschal Candle, as Father Mark assists with light.
The choir, led by Cindy Chattin at the piano, sings the offertory, "My Redeemer Lives."
The congregation and choir fill the aisles during The Peace.
Calendar
All Masses are live-streamed unless otherwise noted.
Items in blue are links to more information about the Calendar entry.
Sunday, July 3: Family Mass starting time will change to 9 a.m.; Father Chattin also will celebrate Mass at St. Bartholomew's at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 10: Family Mass begins at 9 a.m.
Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.:Vestry meeting at rectory in Cherry Hill.
Saturday, Aug. 20, all day: Crafts and Fine Arts Festival. There will be a yard sale at Holy Trinity, donations and help are welcome by contacting Carol at 856-858-5909. The Memorial Day weekend yard sale raised $750 for the church.
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As part of its mission and outreach efforts, Holy Trinity will be reaching out to the “Upcycling Card Program” at St. John of Community Services in Westville.
The vestry will be collecting greeting cards. The creative citizens in the Vocational Rehabilitation/Adult Services group at St. John of God will remove the front of each card and create a new greeting card.
A box is on the table at the rear of the church for your cards. Mission and outreach committee member Craig Burgess will forward your cards to Kelly Stout, chair of the card program.
Should you have any questions about this effort, call Craig at 856-667-2003 or see him at coffee hour after Sunday Mass.
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Online Giving
Please don't forget to keep up with your pledge. Bills still need to be paid. You can give electronically. Click here
Holy Trinity's mission is to be a welcoming faith community that celebrates God's presence and activity through worship, education, and fellowship, and by seeking and serving Christ in all persons.
Our worship at Holy Trinity centers on weekly celebrations of the presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
These are the central component of our lives in faith.
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Church Chat
The Saturday folks (parishioners who normally attend 5:30 Mass) continue to meet at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays on the conference call line for conversation and Evening Prayer.
The number 856-861-3864 – PIN 924 821.
Please join us.
Altar Flowers
There are many Sundays available for you to remember your loved ones with flowers.
Contact Charlotte Sink at the church office. The cost is $45.
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Episcopal Community Services Sunday was May 1. Click here for the latest newsletter. And here is a link to the ECS website.
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Holy Trinity Church's annual meeting for 2021 was held on Feb. 6, 2022, online and in-person. Please go to the Financials Page to view that meeting.
Holy Trinity and the Diocese of New Jersey are part of the Episcopal Church, founded in 1789, and headquartered in New York. The church has 6,423 parishes in nine provinces in the United States and elsewhere.
The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, elected in 2015, is the 27th presiding bishop and primate of the church.
The Episcopal Church is one of 165 members of the worldwide Anglican Communion, founded in 1867 in London, England.
The communion has 85 million members within the Church of England and other national and regional churches in full communion.
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, is the spiritual head of the Communion, comprising churches founded by the Church of England.
