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June 3, 2026 Trinity Parish Weekly Update

Eve of The Second Sunday after Pentecost

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Service at Old Swedes Church:

5:00 pm Vigil Eucharist

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Second Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Services at Trinity Church:

8:00 am Holy Eucharist

10:00 am Holy Eucharist with Choir

12:00 pm Santa Eucaristía

Directions to Trinity Church and Old Swedes Church

can be found on our website: https://trinityoldswedes.church/directions-parking/

Please note, the sign for our 11th Street lot only notes Colonial Parking. You can park there without issue after 5 pm during the week and on Saturday and Sunday.

Link to Live Streaming Services

Streaming on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TrinityParishDE

Streaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinityparishde

Bulletins can be found on the homepage of our website next to the Live Stream links.

Introductions to This Sunday’s Lessons

Genesis 12.1-9

In a time of migration of peoples about 4,000 years ago, Terah has travelled west with his son Abraham, Abraham’s wife Sarah, and his grandson Lot from Ur, near the deltas of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. They have settled for a time in Haran. Upon Terah’s death, Abraham comes to center-stage.

Romans 4.13-25

Paul has written that one can attain a right relationship with God through faith, without living by Mosaic law. Now he takes Abraham as an example of a person of faith, as one who believed in a promise.

Matthew 9.9-13,18-26

In healing a paralyzed man, Jesus has said “your sins are forgiven”. To forgive sins is solely for God to do, so Jesus has been accused of blasphemy. Because sickness was seen as caused by sin, his ability to heal the man has convinced the crowds that his authority is from God.

Red Wagon Ministry

For the month of June, we are collecting for the Friendship House Empowerment Center of Hospitality. Supplies needed: Peelable fruits such as Bananas, Mandarins, or Tangerines; Single-Serve Breakfast Items such as Granola/Protein bars, Belvita Breakfast Bars, and Ground Coffee, Cmer, and Sugar. The Children at Trinity Parish bring the Red Wagon with your generous donations to the Altar to be blessed during the Offertory Procession on Sundays!

For more information, please contact Sarah Berninger berninger59@comcast.net). Thank you.

Our Future Christian Childcare Center at Old Swedes Graduation

We are excited to celebrate a very special milestone for our preschool students! Families and friends are warmly invited to join us as we honor the accomplishments of our graduating class.

Join us for our Preschool Graduation Ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Circle Park as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating preschool students.

Please plan to arrive on time so that you do not miss any part of this memorable event. Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served, providing an opportunity for families, students, and staff to celebrate together.

We look forward to sharing this special day with you and recognizing the growth and achievements of our preschool graduates!

Epiphany House Volunteer Opportunity

Trinity Parish is seeking a volunteer to help provide transportation for residents of Epiphany House (722 N. Union Street) to ShopRite for grocery shopping on the second Tuesday of July, August, September, and October.

This is a simple but meaningful way to support members of our community. The volunteer would pick up a resident at 6:30 p.m., drive them to ShopRite, and return them to Epiphany House when they are finished shopping. There is no need to accompany the resident into the store.

To volunteer or learn more, please contact Beth Copson at bcopson@comcast.net or 302-584-6855.

Come As You Are – Worship at Old Swedes

Every Saturday Evening at 5:00 pm

Old Swedes Church

606 N. Church Street Wilmington, DE 19801

ALL ARE WELCOME!

CREATING SPACE FOR GOD IN THE “BUSY’NESS OF LIFE

Parish Picnic at the Blue Rocks!

Get ready for a joyful summer evening as we gather for a fun-filled night of baseball, fellowship, and food at the Blue Rocks! This isn’t just a game — it’s a celebration of who we are as the Episcopal Church in Delaware: one church, one family, together in the stands. Whether you’re a lifelong baseball fan or just here for the laughter, connection, and all-you-can-eat picnic, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Get Your Tickets Here Today!

This is also the perfect opportunity to bring your church community together. Invite your parish—families, youth groups, choir members, neighbors, and friends — and let’s fill the stands with Episcopal spirit! with the diocesan choir at the Blue Rocks!

We’re assembling a diocesan-wide choir to sing the National Anthem at our Parish Picnic at the Blue Rocks on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The game begins at 6:05 p.m., and our choir will open the evening from the field — representing the full voice of the Episcopal Church in Delaware.

Everyone is welcome to join — whether you’re a seasoned chorister or simply

love to sing, we’d be glad to have you join us for this joyful diocesan moment.