Trinity Church members help people, economy of Haiti
Russ Collins and Mary Frances leMat returned this past weekend from a 10-day trip to Haiti where they visited the St. Marc Trade School in Trouin which Trinity Episcopal Church helps sponsor.
They observed the tailoring, embroidery, decorative arts, music and computer classes during their visit. They also met with a local Haitian Action Group, Voix et Actions, to review the status of microloan, goat distribution, and hen-raising programs which Trinity is also supporting to grow the local economy.
After renewing relationships with their friends in Trouin, they attended the Haiti Connections Conference in Port Au Prince, where they joined more than 200 representatives from churches across the U.S. The goal of the conference was to discuss how to work with the people of Haiti to develop resources to allow them to help themselves. Contact Russ at russcoll@comcast.net for additional information about his trip.
HOUSE TOUR AND EVENSONG
For 60 years the women of Trinity Episcopal Church have held a charitable tour of three distinctive and/or historic homes in Rappahannock on the third Saturday and Sunday in October. Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. tea will be served in the remodel parish hall followed by evensong with acclaimed organist Ronald Stolk playing and conducting a professional choir. The floral art sale at tour headquarters is limited and it is wise to shop early. Tickets will be available at the parish hall, tour headquarters. Hours are Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m. For more information visit trinwash. org/TourEvensongSale or call 540-675-3716, weekday mornings.
GIDEONS SUNDAY
This past Sunday was "Gideons Sunday" at the Washington Baptist Church. A Sunday out of each year WBC focuses on the ministry of Gideons International, which for over a hundred years has been putting Bibles in places where people who need them might find them. George Pasquet was with church members again at a special breakfast hosted by the Men's Brotherhood. He updated them on the important work of the Gideons worldwide. He also spoke briefly during morning worship, and a special Love Offering was collected to support the Gideons ministry.
GRANDMA’S ATTIC
On Saturday, April 23, if you’re in town to run or watch the Fodderstack 10K finish, be sure to stop by the Washington Baptist Church (starting at 8 a.m.) and check out the Grandma’s Attic items for sale in the church fellowship hall at 180 Gay Street. It’s a Fodderstack Saturday tradition for many years. Remember, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.
FREE CLINIC
Rappahannock Free Clinic is open at the Rappahannock County Health Department on Main Street on Wednesday, April 20. Registration is 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394.
HAM/OYSTER DINNER
Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s Annual Spring All You Can Eat Ham and Oyster Dinner is Saturday, April 16, from 4 p. m. to 8 p. m. at their station. Come and enjoy fried oysters, oyster stew, raw oysters, country ham, Virginia baked ham, numerous sides and desserts. Adults/kids 11 and older $25, kids ages 4-10 $12. For more information, call 540-675-3615 and speak with one of their members. Support the fire department and at the same time enjoy a good hot dinner.
TRINITY CHURCH CONSTRUCTION
Construction work is being done on the Trinity parish hall. The hall has been closed for any activities since April 4. Work parties are being organized by Carolyn Emerick and Juliet Del Grosso to clear everything out of the parish hall, kitchen and the rooms in the basement. These items will be stored in the ECW shed or at Trinity House. The powder room next to the sanctuary will be available for use on Sundays. The construction will last five to six months. During this time, there will be no admittance to the construction site for safety reasons.