Posts by Trish Shurtz

The May 5-7 Women’s Retreat is growing and there are a few rooms available at Mercy Retreat Center, so we can still accept reservations.  All reservations must be paid in full by April 15, 2023 and the total cost is $250 for the program, lodging and meals.Please make your check payable to Emmanuel Episcopal Church and write “women’s retreat” on the subject line. You can mail or drop off your check to Emmanuel’s office. https://emmanuelgv.org/ For more info or clarity, contact: Kristie Garcia (530)…

This email is to let you know that our friend, Ron Spiller, a beloved part of Holy Trinity, passed two days ago. We offer prayers for his family. Into your hands, O merciful Savior,We commend your servant Ron. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you,A sheep of your own fold,A lamb of your own flock,A sinner of your own redeeming.Receive him into the arms of your mercy,Into the blessed rest of everlasting peace,And into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

This email is to let you know that our friend, Anne Callaway, a beloved part of Holy Trinity, passed yesterday. We offer prayers for Anne’s family. Into your hands, O merciful Savior,We commend your servant Anne. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you,A sheep of your own fold,A lamb of your own flock,A sinner of your own redeeming.Receive her into the arms of your mercy,Into the blessed rest of everlasting peace,And into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

Hello — If you had been using the Amazon Smile program to donate to Holy Trinity, you may have received a communication regarding providing an alternate charity for last year’s accumulated donations due to a lack of Trinity being registered with Amazon. We looked into this and determined that you should, indeed, provide an alternate charity for your accumulated donations. You can reply to this email if you have questions. Thank You, Trinity Admin Staff (Trish Shurtz)

January 4th – April 4th Hello Parish, I am looking forward to starting my sabbatical tomorrow, despite the distraction of the work needing to be done to repair the Rectory. Please know that that effort is in good hands with our Buildings and Grounds team, headed up by Barry Shurtz and Rob Stepp. As in the past when I have been away, various volunteers will be handling the day-to-day operation of the church. The best way to make an inquiry…

Important MeetingWe will have a meeting for all those who are interested in going to Israel in late January of 2024. The meeting will be on January the 3rd from 5-6 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Grass Valley. If you would like to go or if you would simply like more information about the trip, please join us If you are interested in going with us but cannot make the meeting, please email the church office by clicking the link…