WOODY 2007

The Episcopal Church invites all high-school youth to WOODY 2007, the Diocese of Newark's annual high-school retreat.

This year's focus is “Abusive Relationships." During the weekend retreat, we will explore the different types of abusive relationships (mental, physical and sexual) between friends and family.

This annual, high-school retreat is created by the Youth Event Planning Team (YEPT) with the oversight of the Diocesan Youth Ministries director and adult Lay advisors. A theme is developed for this spiritual experience for high-school youth in keeping their faith maturity. It serves as a touchstone in a larger community of Christ, to take their renewed faith back into the world empowered by the spirit. High-school youth will have an opportunity to explore and discuss issues they face in reality. The weekend serves as a forum for the youth to voice their opinions on topics they might not have a chance to talk about at home, at school or with their friends.

The retreat will take place May 18-20 at Camp CrossRoads, 29 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray, N.J. The cost is $84.00 (scholarships are available upon request).

Registration deadline is Friday, May 4. To register, fill out the registration form at http://youth.dioceseofnewark.org/2007Programs/0607registration.pdf, along with a copy of your medical insurance card and payment, to: Diocese of Newark, Attn: Kaileen Alston, 31 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102 (phone: 973-430-9991).

For more information, visit www.dioceseofnewark.org/youth or www.crossroadsretreat.com.

Family Movie Night

Every third Friday of the month is Family Movie Night at Trinity Parish. This month's movie, "Happy Feet," will be shown April 20 at 7 p.m. in Community Hall.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and bring the kids. Some snacks will be served, but feel free to bring what you like.

New Web Site to Debut on Earth Day

A new Web site designed to feature the Episcopal Church's local, regional and international ministries around the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will debut April 20, Earth Day, at www.globalgood.org.

The new site will emphasize the top mission priority set by the General Convention in 2006, which is to carry out peace and justice ministry framed by the MDGs. Adopted by the United Nations in 2000, the goals seek to reduce global poverty by half by the year 2015.

The eight goals include eradication of hunger and preventable illness, and achievement of environmental sustainability.

Editorial contributions to the site are welcome from across the church, and may be went to Web editor Daphne Mack (dmack@episcopalchurch.org), 815 Second Ave., New York, NY 10017.

HIGHWAYS Flea Market April 14

HIGHWAYS is hosting a flea market Saturday, April 14, in the parish hall. For more information, visit the HIGHWAYS Web site.

Weekly Calendar

Tuesday, April 10
5-7 p.m.: early AA
9-10 p.m.: AA

Wednesday, April 11
8:30 a.m.: morning prayer

Thursday, April 12
7:30-8:30 p.m.: men's AA

Saturday, April 14
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: HIGHWAYS Flea Market, Parish Hall

Sunday, April 15
8:30 a.m.: choir rehearsal
9:30 a.m.: mass and church school
10:45 a.m.: coffee, friendship, music ed
11:05 a.m.: parish education
4 p.m.: confirmation for District 6 at All Saints in Hoboken

Transportation Available

Would you like to attend mass at Trinity, but do not have a way of getting to church?

Call us at (201) 858-4460, ext. 40, and leave your name, address and phone number. You will receive a call back to confirm you wish to be picked up by the church van. This includes a ride back home after mass.