Choir Practice… everyone interested in singing for upcoming events, please come Sundays directly after church at 11:00 a.m. for practice in the front right corner near the piano.

 

Monday March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day ☘… we honor a true Christian hero of incredible bravery who changed history, a man of faith who richly deserves to be remembered–and not only by the Irish! 
The text of LSB 604 “I Bind unto Myself Today” is attributed to Patrick, a beautiful prayer, traditionally known as “St. Patrick’s Breast-Plate,” written in honor of the same Holy Trinity for which our congregation is named. For more information, go to this recent article in the Lutheran Witness: witness.lcms.org/2011/in-search-of-st-patrick-3-2011/ ☘ ☘ ☘

 

Ping Pong Fellowship… meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Center. 

 

Pastor’s Evening Bible Study… every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Center. Please join us!

 

The Season of the Lent… continues Wednesday March 19th with our very popular Soup Suppers that we enjoyed during Advent last year. A light dinner will be served every Wednesday in Lent at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Communion service at 7:00 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex if you would like to provide the soup for one of our Wednesdays. Let us know which Wednesday you choose and what soup you will bring. This Wednesday March 19th we will enjoy Debbie Bright’s Taco Soup. Thank you so much to Valania Niemla for providing a scrumptious cake for dessert this past Wednesday!
This Service, as well as all Holy Trinity Services, are live-streamed on our Facebook page:  facebook.com/HolyTLAlbion and on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@holytrinitylutheranchurch9176 Service bulletins are posted on our website: holytrinitylutheranalbion.org/documents . Please join us in person whenever you are able. 
 

Women’s Bible Study… is taking a short break while Carolyn Lindenmuth recovers from heart surgery. We will begin meeting again on Thursday April 3 at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Center. Please join us then! 

 

Trustees Meeting… Thursday March 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Center. 

 

LOOKING AHEAD…

 

LWML Spring Rally… you are cordially invited to join us at the English District LWML Spring Rally at Peace Lutheran Church in McMurry, PA on Saturday, March 22, 2025. We will leave the parking lot of Holy Trinity at 7:30 a.m. to arrive in time for registration at 9:30 a.m. with a Continental Breakfast.  After the Opening Devotion, our Speaker will be the Rev. Brett Witmer from Johnstown, PA. He is working to revitalize two parishes: one in Johnstown and one in Central City, a small coal town in Somerset County. He will be speaking to us about the work of revitalization and why we should invest in missions here in PA. The Business Meeting will follow the speaker, and a Luncheon will be served following the Business Meeting. We expect to be back in Albion about 4 pm. There is a $5 fee and a free will offering will be taken. Please R.S.V.P. to Carolyn Lindenmuth at (814) 756-3426 and to Cinda Souer at (724) 780-3249.
Even if you cannot attend the Rally, please consider donating to Ingathering for Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Hazelwood, PA. Pastor Janssen says they need the following items:
     1. Basic hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors,
        and women’s hygiene products.
     2. Men’s clothing, including new underwear and socks.
     3. Shelf-stable, nonperishable food items.
Please join with us and other women in the LWML English District Pittsburgh Zone as we enjoy Christian fellowship, devotions, and refreshments.

 

Farewell to Anja Durfee… a Coffee Fellowship will be held on Sunday March 23rd immediately following the 10 am Communion Service in honor of Anja Durfee and her many years of fellowship and service with the congregation of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. A basket will be available to collect your cards, gifts and tokens of affection. Though we are sad to see Anja go, we trust and pray that God will continue to bless her life with many more happy years in Christ’s Kingdom.

 

Quarterly Voters’ Meeting… on Sunday April 6th immediately following the 10 am Communion Service.
 

Easter Flowers… order forms are on the table in the Narthex. You may choose any number of Easter lilies, hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips. You may give your flowers anonymously, or choose to dedicate your flowers to the memory of a deceased loved one, or in honor of a living loved one. Orders must be received by Sunday, March 30th, and payment of $10.00 for each 6” pot must be submitted by Sunday, April 6th. Thank you for helping us to beautify the Sanctuary for Easter!

 

Spring Retreat… the members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Erie are sponsoring a Spring Retreat on Saturday April 5th featuring The Rev. Dr. Charles Gieschen, Provost of Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Join us for “Meet the Thessalonians” as Dr. Gieschen is writing the CPH commentary on the two letters of St. Paul to Thessalonians. The Retreat will be held at
          Trinity Lutheran Church
          14 East 38th Street
          8am—4 pm
Reservations due by March 23 to churchoffice@tlcerie.com . Hope to see you there!!!

 

LWML Nut Rolls for Easter… an order sheet is on the table in the Narthex for all who want nut rolls which will be ready for pick up on Palm Sunday April 13th. Please order as early as possible so we can plan how consider joining us for baking day on Saturday April 12th starting at 8:00 a.m. The nut rolls will be 12 ounces each for a donation of $12.00 each. Proceeds go toward the purchase of a new stove for the church kitchen. And as always, don’t forget to bring your mites!

 

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Library… has over 375 items available. Introducing the Polly Klobusnik Collection: books that our dear Polly has personally read, loved and donated to our library, full of God-winks, humor & stories to warm the heart, including the devotional Boomerang Joy by Barbara Johnson, who dares you to lighten up and enjoy life to the hilt. As Barbara says, "You’ve got to hone your ability to fling a smile a mile. Sure as anything, it’ll boomerang right back to you, more accurately each time you toss it out." Sure sounds like Polly to me! Come borrow this book, see what else we have to offer, donate gently used books, CDs, & DVDs at the church office. You can browse all our materials & placed items on hold on the web @ holytrinityalbionlibrary.librarika.com/

 

​EQUIPPING THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Rehabilitating Happiness, Satan’s Lies, First-Cousin Marriage, God’s Promises in the Torah and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and any podcast provider.