Church of the Holy Trinity THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY

P.O. Box 3679

915 North Olive Street March, 2011
South Bend, IN 46616 ____________________________________________________________
February 21, 2011

Dear Parish Family and Friends,

The other day, I came across a little book: The Little Way of Lent: Meditations in the Spirit of
St. Therese of Lisieux by Father Gary Caster. I was drawn to it because Therese is our patron
and Lent is approaching.

As I read the introduction, I knew it was just the reminder I needed. Lent is not a morbid
season to wallow in our sins, but a time to grow in love. As Therese struggled with her own
vocation and was reading St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians she was struck by the words
ending the 12th chapter: “But strive for the greater gifts.” The Apostle Paul then goes on to say
that all the other gifts: teaching, prophecy, faith, working of miracles, wisdom, speaking in
tongues, and preaching, are nothing without love. Love is the excellent way that leads most
surely to God.

As we as individuals and as a parish take on added services and other activities we do well to
remember our patron’s wisdom. Doing all things for love is our vocation. May we increase in
it.

The Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Faithfully yours in Christ,

Mother Tina
At Holy Trinity
March 8, 2011 from 4:00-7:00p.m.

Lenten Program for Children and Adults:

We are blessed this year to be able to offer a children’s program after school on Wednesdays.
Ruth Wivell, our garden coordinator will be leading it. You can read more about that in Ruth’s
article.

Tickets are now available from parish members or at the door for $6. Adults, $4.
for children 6-12 years and free for 5 and under. Be sure to put this date on your
calendar and plan to attend. Sign-up sheets for donations and working are in the
back of the Church. The proceeds will be going ½ to the Food Bank and ½ to the
Holy Trinity Community Garden Project.
The children’s program will be followed by a soup supper and a class for adults. This will be
an opportunity to grow in knowledge and love of God and each other. We will begin with
lectio divina (prayerful reflective reading of a passage of scripture) and will also look at the
catechism, Anglican tradition and history, and the basics of the Christian life. All are invited.
We will end by 8:30p.m.
SEEDS OF CHANGE by Ruth Wivell
In the southern hemisphere, Lent is a truly miserable season; it is Summer, and while those of
us who observe the Church’s seasons are giving up meats and sweets, the rest of the population
is at the beach chowing down on BBQ chicken, gorging themselves on lavish cakes laden with
fresh summer berries, quenching their thirsts with ice-cold beer. In the northern hemisphere
however, the Church’s seasons are traditionally more connected with those of nature: by the
end of winter any oil or fat you’d stored would have gone rancid (hence why we have a fried
meal on Shrove Tuesday), there’d be no sweet fruit left in the house (and certainly none
hanging on the trees), and any meat stores would be now rather depleted. All that would have
been left were root vegetables, dry seeds and grains - Our classic Lenten food.
When we look out at our gardens today, we see nothing growing above ground level. Anything
that is above ground is dried up, soggy or rotten—after a typical South Bend winter that’s
exactly how I feel too! Out in the garden, even though all appears dead and gone, there are
actually roots and seeds under the ground pushing out, going deeper, getting stronger, and
preparing to be fruitful. Our work towards spiritual growth in Lent reflects our Spring-time
work around the house and garden. At this time we know that we should: OPEN UP—
windows and Bibles, CLEAR OUT—house clutter and junk in our lives, SWEEP UP—the dirt
and dust from winter and the mistakes we have made, PLANT SEEDS—in the garden and in
our lives.
Broccoli seeds saved from the Garden of St Therese in 2010.
COMMING EVENTS –
From February 22-March 3 Mother Tina and Debbra Herman will be on Pilgrimage to the
Holy Land with a group from the diocese. Max Johnson will be supplying on February 27.
There will be no celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of St. Matthew on February 24.
Tuesday, March 8 from 4:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. is our annual Shove Tuesday Pancake
Supper
Wednesday, March 9 is the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday. We will have services
(Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist) at noon and at 6:30p.m.
Wednesday, March 9 the Vestry will meet following the 6:30 Eucharist. That should be at
about 7:30p.m.
Fridays during Lent, beginning on March 11 at 6:00p.m. Stations of the Cross will be
prayed.
Saturday, March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph. Holy Eucharist at 6:30p.m.
Friday, March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation. Holy Eucharist at 6:30p.m.
Palm Sunday the beginning of Holy Week is April 17. Services are at 8:00a.m. and
10:00a.m.
Maundy Thursday on April 21 Service will be at 6:30p.m.
Good Friday on April 22 Services will be at noon and 6:30p.m.
Holy Saturday Liturgy on April 23 will be at 9:00a.m., followed by the preparing of the
church for Easter.
The Great Vigil of Easter will be at 8:00p.m. on April 23rd.
Epworth Memorial United Methodist Church, our neighbor to the North, is
celebrating its 100th anniversary. We are invited to join them on Sunday, March 13 at 3:00p.m.
for a concert by Voices of Triumph from Bethel College. This ensemble of ten singers studies
music which is exclusively a cappella. Vocal jazz, spirituals, patriotic numbers, hymn
arrangements, folk songs and an occasional madrigal are all part of the repertoire that this select
ensemble rehearses and performs.
OUR FRIEND– Carolyn Higgins

I was raised in South Bend and graduated from St. Joseph High School and St. Mary’s College.
I have a master’s degree from IUSB and an Ed. Sp. Degree from IU Bloomington. I worked for
the South Bend Schools from 1968, retiring in 2007 holding positions as teacher, principal,
director and asst. superintendent. I was fortunate in my job choice as I always loved my jobs
and time with the schools. I still sub as a building principal if needed (but not too often).
I married Ed Higgins in 1969 and we were married 40 years before he passed on March 5,
2010. He was very active in the Masons and Shriners, and especially loved driving children to
the Shriner’s hospitals in Chicago and Cincinnati.
I came to Holy Trinity from St. James Cathedral for two reasons: I wanted a smaller parish and
I wanted to be a little closer to home. New Carlisle gets lots of snow and commuting gets more
difficult with age. I love the small community of the eight o’clock service…always familiar
faces. I am honored to be the reader and server at this service.
I keep very busy. I am president of the Town Council in New Carlisle and the Chicago Trails
Village, Board secretary elect of the St. Joseph County Retired Teacher’s Association, and
assistant treasurer of the New Carlisle Lions Club. I also serve on the Greencroft Community
Board of Hamilton Communities. I took a leave of volunteering after my husband died, but am
resuming my volunteering at Hay School and the public library.
I also enjoy hiking and have been on trips to the Smokies (fall and spring), Anacordes,
Washington (Seattle area), and Pictured Rocks, Michigan. I work with a group through South-
western Michigan College. At 68 I’m the second oldest in the group (the oldest is 70 and he
runs circles around us).
My grandsons keep me busy and I cherish every
minute with them. We’ve traveled together and
had great adventures. I look forward to more
with them.
Carolyn with her first great-grand child,
Braden Varga
(continuation of Seeds of Change)
This Lent, the Garden of St Therese is planting some special seeds in the lives of neighborhood
children—and they in turn will help us plant seeds of hope in the life of our parish. We will
begin our much anticipated children’s program on March 16th. The program will link together
the seasons of the church and of nature through basing
activities on the church lectionary and activities in the garden. There is a concept in Montessori
education, that when children are engaged in “Real Life Activities” (therefore, activities that
they are familiar with in everyday life) their imaginations are captivated, they see the purpose
of it all, and they learn far more. Growing a garden and hearing about God are two very real
and deep aspects of our everyday lives. I am excited that we can share this with the children in
our parish.
If you have children or know of children who might enjoy this, please contact Ruth Wivell at
574-232-1402 or ruth.wivell@gmail.com.
FULL-O-SEEDS MUESLI BARS
This seedy recipe is based on one by Ina Garten. Although it is Len-friendly, it is still quite
delicious! If you prefer it sweeter and buttery, then include with the honey: ¼ c brown sugar
and 4 Tbsps. melted butter.
2 cups oats (quick or regular) 2/3 cup honey
¾ cup sliced almonds 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ sesame seeds ¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed 1 ½ cup dried fruit, or your favorite
½ cup flaxseeds mix of dried fruit
Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Butter a 9”x13” baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
Mix the oatmeal, almonds, sesame seeds and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to
12 minutes stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer this mixture to a mixing bowl
and stir in the flaxseeds. Reduce oven temperature to 300˚ F.
While mixture is still warm, stir in the honey, vanilla and salt until it is well coated, then add
the dried fruit. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and tightly press it in.
Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, until golden brown. Slice when hot, but wait for 2 to 3 hours before
separating pieces.
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or longer in the freezer where they will
remain crisp.
Our Prayers --
Remembering those of our parish family and friends who have died
during March:
March 1, 1962 – Helen Simon
March 1, 1958 – Alex F. Hans
March 3, 2002 – Florence Harbach
March 5, 2010 – J. Edwin Higgins
March 6, 1999 – Eugene Miller
March 6, 2001 – The Rev. Thomas Stoll
March 8, 1951 – Karl Varga
March 8, 2009 – Steve Bernat
March 9, 1989 – Jack Woloszyn
March 11, 1958 – Rose Molnar
March 16, 1973 – Michael Balok
March 17, 1998 – Francis Streich
March 23, 1977 – Steven J. Molnar
March 23, 2007 – Steven Molnar
March 24, 1996 – Joan Beery
March 25, 1946 – Mary Hartman
March 25, 2001 – Clairce Velthuizen
March 26, 1957 – John Nemeth
March 26, 2007 – Phyllis White
March 28, 2008 – John Kendziorski
Remembering those celebrating birthdays during March:
March 6 – Russell Cartwright March 18 – Tina Velthuizen
March 10 – Bob Starzynski March 25 - Jessica Vandergriff
March 13 – Lisa Felix March 30 – Mary Ann Zanka
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant, N. as he/she
begins another year. Grant that he/she may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen his/her
trust in your goodness all the days of his/her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for the Parish: You are invited and encouraged to pray this prayer each day.

Almighty God, all times are in your hand, and all occasions serve your will. Accept our prayers
Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer. Grant them your peace; let
of thanksgiving and hope which we offer for this community of faith: the Church of the Holy
light perpetual shine upon them; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them
Trinity. May she ever continue in your mercy and grace and may she never falter in gratitude
the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
to you and in service of you in our brothers and sisters, as well as the poor, sick and
disenfranchised of our neighborhood, city and world. All this we ask through the intercessions
We remember each of them in our prayers the Sunday before their death and on the last Sunday
of Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen
of the month at the altar.

Remembering those who are sick and/or shut in: Items for Jeremiah Illes can still be brought to the church and placed in the box in the
back. We will continue to mail him goodies as long as you bring them in. Jeremiah is the
Sick: David Koehler, Bill Ritter, Kathy Molnar, Wilma Stahl., Jane (Father Jim’s cousin), Jean
grandson of Joe and Lillian Illes and son of Jim and Kathy Illes who is serving in Afghanistan.
Garrison, Russ Cartwright, Nedra (Pat Zanka’s mother), Bill Balok, Rosemary Zigler, Evert
Velthuizen
Homebound: Bruce Stahl, Julie Fekete, Doris Fekete, Helen Szczechowski, Tim Goodrich, and
Dorothea Felix.

Almighty God our heavenly Father, graciously comfort your servant N. in his/her suffering, and
bless the means made use of for his/her cure. Fill his/her heart with confidence that, though at Frowning is hard work; it takes 43 muscles to frown
times he/she may be afraid, he/she may put his/her trust in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. but only 17 muscles to smile.
Amen.
Taken from Holy Humor by Cal & Rose Samra
Look with mercy, O God our Father, on all whose increasing years bring them weakness,
distress, or isolation. Provide for them homes of dignity and peace; give them understanding
helpers, and the willingness to accept help; and as their strength diminishes, increase their faith
and their assurance of your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.