Note:  At the bottom of this email is a listing of the week's activities in a format you can put on your refrigerator door.  Also note that our church web site has been completely updated (http://www.trinityhattiesburg.org), and copies of The Tidings and The Weekly Grail can be found there.

REPAIR WORK IN THE SANCTUARY.  The scaffolding you will see in front of you in church Sunday morning is not a permanent addition to our worship!  A weak ceiling beam was discovered while the sanctuary was being repainted this week.  This beam is in the process of being replaced and the ceiling repaired.  The immediate repair was necessary from a safety standpoint.  The altar will be moved in order to accommodate the scaffolding, and that will necessitate a temporary change in the celebration of the Eucharist.  We apologize for the disruption and inconvenience, and we hope to have things back to normal by March 18. 
 
Holy Water.  During the Lenten season, a vessel of holy water is often placed in a church particularly if that church does not usually use holy water during the other seasons of the year. The vessel is frequently placed near the entry door so that as people enter the nave (church) they may dip their fingers in it before crossing themselves. Such gestures are not for everyone, but some people find such actions meaningful during the Lenten season. You can read more about Lenten traditions on our church website.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, MARCH 11. NO Inquirers (Confirmation) Classes at 4 PM this Sunday.

Coordinator Needed for Coffee Hour.  We are in need of a someone to coordinate the procurement of food items and the setting up of the coffee hours after Sunday services.  It would be nice if someone would volunteer to recruit families or individuals to contribute to this ministry on a rotating basis.  If you are interested in helping out with this, please contact the church office at 601-544-5551.
 
The City of Hattiesburg Concert Band will present its final concert of the season March 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Saenger Theater. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring animal food, old blankets, newspapers, or contributions to support the efforts of the Southern Pines Animal Shelter. Conducted by Sherman Hong, the concert will feature vocalist Mildred Hong and music of Luigi Zaninelli.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE:     MARCH 12TH WE WILL BE CHANGING THE ALARM CODE TO THE CHURCH, CHURCH OFFICE AND OUTSIDE DOOR NEAR THE OFFICES.  IF YOU HAVE ANY KEYS TO ANY EXTERIOR OR INDOOR CHURCH DOOR, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE TO RECEIVE THE NEW CODES.
 
PLEASE MAKE NOTE THAT THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER SERVICE APRIL 7 WILL BE AT 7:30 P.M. AND NOT 10:30 P.M
 
Ushers needed for the 10:15 service.  If you would like to serve on this ministry, please contact Beejee Dickson at 601-584-8378.
 
We need Readers, Chalice Bearers, and Acolytes for the following Holy Week Services:  5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday, 12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Good Friday, and 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil.  Please call the church office (601-544-5551) by March 27 if you would like to participate in any of these services.
 
EFM Monday, March 12 at 8:45 a.m.
 
St. Anne’s Guild will meet Monday March 12 at 1:30 p.m.
 
Centering Prayer will NOT meet Tuesday, March 13.
 
Liturgy Commission will meet Tuesday, March 13 at 5:15 p.m.
 
NO Tuesday at Trinity Concert & Luncheon Tuesday, March 13.

Jr. & Sr. EYC will NOT meet Wednesday March 14. 
  
Dr. Stanley Hauer will be offering a class on John Donne on April 1st at 9:15 a.m.
 
Ladies Lenten Study in the Library, 9:15 to 10:15, every Sunday through, April 1, led by Fonda Brady. Because of spring break we will not meet Sunday, March 11.
 
Camp Bratton-Green Summer Camp applications are available in the church office.
 
John Maxwell will be presenting a one man show, “Judas” April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the church. 
Anyone interested in helping form a nightime bible study please contact Kimberly Castle at 601-408-0516 or kcastle@megagate.com.

Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday April 8 between the morning services.  We need donations of Easter egg stuffers for the plastic eggs.  We have plenty of plastic eggs.
 
On Sunday, March 25, at 5:00 p.m. the Trinity Church Choir will be presenting a concert of Lenten Music and Meditations.
 
We will be collecting food for the Bread Basket pantry during Lent.  Baskets will be in the Narthex of the Church and in the Church Office. Below is a list of preferred foods that make up a basket of food for a family of four for three days. Although a good mixture of items would be helpful, please bring any of these in whatever quantity you are able:

1 box of powdered milk or several cans of evaporated milk
1 jar powdered orange drink mix
1 box dry cereal or grits
1 box raisins or other dried fruit
2 boxes macaroni & cheese dinner
1 package of pasta
1 package of rice
6 cans of assorted vegetables
2 cans of pork and beans
1 can of tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 package of dried beans or 2 cans red beans, field peas, etc.
1 can tuna
1 can lunch meat
1 jar peanut butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cans of other soups
3 cans of fruit
1 2 lb bag of flour or corn meal
1 2 lb bag of sugar
1 1 lb can of shortening