Trinity Church News

January 25, 2023

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Rescheduled! Special Presentation by Michael & Anita Dohn - This Sunday, January 29
2022 Giving Statements, 2023 Stewardship Letters and Financial Update
Fringe Coffeehouse Gathering for Online Folks - 1/28
Bible Study - Tuesday, January 31
Clothes Closet Sorting - Thank You!
Looking for New Vestry Members!
Snow on Sunday, January 1/22
Jennifer Elliott Hired as Trinity's Music Director
Save the Dates: Shrove Tuesday Decadent Dinner on 2/21 and Ash Wednesday Services on 2/22
Nominations for Bishop Open Until February 28
Altar Flowers for This Sunday and Sign-Ups
Full Worship Schedule - In-Person and Online
Sunday Scripture Readings
Clothes Closet Donations and Current Closet Needs
This Week at Trinity
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Prayer Requests
Online Giving Link

Reminder: ALL TRINITY MAIL MUST BE SENT TO

Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 851, Hamilton, OH 45012

RESCHEDULED!

Our Missionary Life

Being Episcopal Church Missionaries

in the Dominican Republic

Special Presentation by Michael and Anita Dohn

Sunday, January 29, 10:30 AM

in the Teare Room

Anita and Michael Dohn left the country in 1999 with their four daughters (aged four through 14 years) and spent the next 15 years as missionaries with the Episcopal Church. They lived and worked in the tropics – no hot water, no air conditioning, no screens on the windows, and some really big bugs. Most of their effort was in community health development programs with the Episcopal Church in the Dominican Republic. They will share their missionary experiences and insights after the service on Sunday, January 22nd.

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

2022 Giving Statements,

2023 Stewardship Letters

and Financial Snapshot

Please be on the lookout over the next week for your 2022 Pledge/Giving Statement. These were mailed on Tuesday, January 24th.

Also, you will soon be receiving the Stewardship Letter for 2023. Yes, we are a bit behind on getting these out, but the Vestry hopes you will prayerfully consider your financial pledge to Trinity for the coming year to support the 2023 budget of just under $200,000. This new budget is $14,500 less than last year's budget and will support the hiring of a new Music Director and an Accountant/Bookkeeper.

We ended 2022 with a $15,690 cash deficit. If you are able to make a special one-time gift of any amount to help reduce this cash deficit please let us know.

Thank you for your support of Christ's work in this place.

Gathering at

The Fringe Coffee House

for Online Worship

"Parishioners" and Leaders

This Saturday, January 28

at 11:00 AM

Want to meet the Online Worship Leaders in person? (Including Sarah Ruston who is here from Turkey?)
Want to meet your fellow online worship buddies in the flesh?
Want to experience the Fringe Coffee House?
Want to enjoy some good eats, drinks, and fellowship?

Then join us on Saturday, January 28th, at 11:00 AM at The Fringe Coffee House, 604 High Street, Hamilton.

Next Bible Study is Tuesday, January 31st at 12:45 PM

We are studying

the Gospel according to Matthew.

Come join us!

Come now and then or come every week. No prep necessary.

On January 31st, Mother Suzanne will provide overview and background information on the Gospel of Matthew.

If you have a chance beforehand, read Matthew Chapters 1 & 2.

Clothes Closet Sorting Party - Thank You!

Thanks for your help!

Fun, Fellowship, Ministry, and Feasting!

We had TWENTY people participating in the Clothes Sorting Party on Saturday, January 21st. It was quite the ecumenical and community affair! We had five folks from the Open Arms Church, five folks from NEST, and ten from Trinity, from ages three through eighty plus! We sorted and organized and then had a festive feast of turkey and ham, and lots of sides, prepared by Pam Hurst, Chrissy Rose, and the NEST advocates.

Thank you to everyone!

Your donations and time

provide much needed items and care

for the people of Hamilton!

Looking for New Vestry Members!

First of all - what is the Vestry?

It's the governing board of Trinity, with nine Vestry Member (Board Members), a Senior Warden (President), a Junior Warden (Vice President), the Treasurer, and the Rector (Mother Suzanne). We meet once a month, generally in the evening on the third Tuesday of each month for about an hour and a half. In addition, Vestry members are sometimes asked to lead or serve on sub-committees of the Vestry or asked to attend a Vestry retreat. Vestry terms are generally three years long. Generally three new Vestry Members are elected each year at the Parish Annual Meeting in March. This year we will be electing three new members for three-year terms and one new member for a two-year term.

Who can run to be a Vestry Member?

Vestry members must be Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church and Members of Good Standing, which means they attend services, are involved in parish activities and ministries, and financially support the parish.

What do I do if I am interested?

Contact Mother Suzanne at slevesconte@gts.edu or 513-869-9694. Your name will be submitted to the Nomination Committee (made up of those Vestry Members whose terms are ending - this year Beth Blaylock, Bridgid Cornell, and Heather Komnenovich). The Nominating Committee makes the decision of who will be on the final slate and presents it to the Vestry. The slate is then presented at the Annual Parish Meeting in March where votes are cast by the parishioners to select the new Vestry Members.

Snowy Service on Sunday, January 22nd!

Although we had an unexpected abundance of snow this past Sunday, we still held the 9:30 AM in-person worship service in the sanctuary!

Eight parishoners attended the service, including three who walked to Trinity that morning. It was a lovely service and time of fellowship, with attendees sitting in the choir pews!

-- Mother Suzanne

Postscript:

And Monday evening, when I returned from Fairwood Elementary where I learned about the Hamilton North Extension that will likely displace around 60 North End households, I was pleasantly surprised by this snow person greeting me from the grassy plot by the parking area. I am sure the children across the street brought this night guardian to life.

Hiring of Jennifer Elliott as

Trinity's Music Director

Jennifer Elliott has been hired as Trinity's new Music Director. Her official start date is January 30.

Jennifer will be be responsible for providing music for our regular and special worship services, playing the organ, piano, and flute, and arranging for special musical offerings by parishioners and outside musicians. She hopes to gather together short-term "choirs" of parishioners for special holidays, and will be writing articles for the newsletter. If you would like to share you musical gifts with the parish during worship, Jennifer will be very happy to work with you. Just contact her (513-218-7817 or jenniferelliott32@gmail.com) and let her know what you have in mind.

Please welcome Jennifer into this new official role!

Save the Dates!

Shrove Tuesday

"Decadent Dinner" -

February 21st

Ash Wednesday Services - February 22nd

The Shrove Tuesday "Decadent Dinner" is returning this year following a pandemic hiatus! So start thinking about what decadent dish you will be sharing at this festive evening potluck to welcome in the Fast of Lent!

Ash Wednesday worship services will include Eucharist and the disposition of Ashes. There will be three in-person services on February 22nd for Ash Wednesday:

7:00 AM - No Music
12:10 - No Music
7:00 PM - Music

From the Standing Committee:

Profile Released;

Nominations for Bishop

Open until February 28

January 17, 2023

Greetings in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ,

The Standing Committee is pleased to share with you the profile of our diocese prepared by the Bishop Nominating Committee as we search for our 10th Bishop. In it, you will find descriptions of our people and our places, of our history and our hopes, and of the person we seek to join us in ministry. We are, as the profile says, a diocese at a crossroads where God is at work, Jesus is present, and the Holy Spirit is up to something.

This profile could not exist without you. Hundreds of people across our diocese attended focus groups, completed a survey, and shared their perspectives generously with the Nominating Committee as it developed this document. We are extraordinarily grateful to the committee for its hard and faithful work, and hope that you will read the profile with curiosity and prayerful commitment to continue participating in the collective discernment that will culminate on September 30 when we elect the 10th Bishop of Southern Ohio.

The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for bishop until midnight on February 28. We invite you to read the profile and consider whether God is calling you or someone you know into discernment with us. Please share the profile widely with your colleagues and friends across the Episcopal Church and help us spread the good news that the Diocese of Southern Ohio is ready to sing a new song unto the Lord.

Yours faithfully,

Dr. James Allsop, president

Dr. Elizabeth Barker

The Rev. Jed Dearing, secretary

Mr. Barry Feist

The Rev. Scott Gunn

The Rev. David Kendall-Sperry, vice president

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Southern Ohio

Read the profile on the bishop search website.

Download the profile (pdf).

The Altar Flowers for Sunday, January 29th

are given by Pam and Terry Hurst

in memory of his late brother and father,

Joseph and James Hurst.

Altar Flowers Sign-Up

To provide flowers for a service,

please contact Sue Samoviski

at 513-478-8918 or sjsamoviski@fuse.net

In Lieu of Flowers,

you can instead make a Memorial Contribution

to Trinity's Almoner's Fund or General Fund.

Worship In-Person at

Trinity Episcopal Church

115 North 6th Street

Hamilton, OH

Sunday, January 29th

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Morning Prayer with Eucharist - Music

in the Sanctuary

9:30 AM

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Worship Online

Click Below to Join

on Facebook

Click here for Facebook Live

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Sunday, January 29th

Morning Prayer – 9:30 a.m.

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Mondays Thru Saturdays

A Word and A Prayer – 9:30 a.m.

Every Evening

Compline – 8:30 p.m.

Some Saturdays

Sacred Space – Noon

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

January 29, 2023

Scripture

Year A

RCL

Micah 6:1-8

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Matthew 5:1-12

Psalm 15

Click on the Scripture to read along.

Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Regarding Clothes Closet Donations

Please Note

We only accept Clothing, Shoes, Bedding, & Hygiene Products

Will will accept children's books only if in good condition.

We do not accept any household items, toys,

or any items other than those listed above.

Important

Please call the office and speak to

Chrissy Rose, Pam Hurst, or Mother Suzanne,

Before making donations.

Do not leave donations without first contacting the office.

We receive items based on what our clients need

and are trying to prevent an excess of items they do not use.

Please be mindful, our space is limited

Current Closet Needs List

Queen Size Bedding for YWCA residents

BathTowels for YWCA residents

Women and Mens underwear all sizes

Women's pull on sport bras L - 3XL

Winter Boots for Men and Women

Backpacks and gym bags

Thank you for your support of The Clothes Closet!

This Week at Trinity

Wednesday, January 25

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Clothes Closet -- 10:00 AM to Noon – Basement

NA Meeting Wednesday -- 7:00 PM – Fellowship Hall

Thursday, January 26

NA Women’s Group -- 7:00 PM – Fellowship Hall

Friday, January 27

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

AA Meeting Friday -- 8:30 PM – Fellowship Hall

Saturday, January 28

Gathering at The Fringe Coffeehouse -- 11:00 AM - 604 High St, Hamilton

Sunday, January 29 - 4th Sunday After the Epiphany

Morning Prayer with Eucharist - Music -- 9:30 AM – Sanctuary

Dohn Presentation - Our Missionary Experience - 10:30 AM – Teare Room

Monday, January 30

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Clothes Closet -- 10:00 AM to Noon – Basement

Wednesday, February 1

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Clothes Closet -- 10:00 AM to Noon – Basement

NA Meeting Wednesday -- 7:00 PM – Fellowship Hall

Thursday, February 2

NA Women’s Group -- 7:00 PM – Fellowship Hall

Friday, February 3

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

AA Meeting Friday -- 8:30 PM – Fellowship Hall

Sunday, February 5 - 5th Sunday After the Epiphany

Rite I - No Music -- 9:30 AM – Sanctuary

Rite II - Music -- 4:00 PM – Sanctuary

JANUARY CELEBRATIONS

We encourage you to remember these people

on their special days!

If we don't have your birth or marriage dates,

please contact the office.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Michael Dohn - 1/2

Tom Wilson - 1/4

Janice R. Vanderplough - 1/15

Chuck Blaylock - 1/19

Renée Lorance - 1/21

Leslie Grossklaus - 1/28

Emily Huss - 1/30

JANUARY MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES

Bob and Karen Fuhrman - 1/15/66

Prayer List

If there is someone you would like

to include on or remove from the list,

please email the Parish Office at

trinitychurchhamilton@gmail.com

Prayer requests for:

For the repose of the soul of Janet Wilson and for her family in their grief
For the repose of the soul of Barbara, mother of Angela Vanoss, and for her family in their grief.
For the repose of the soul of James, son of Ed Conaway, and for Ed and the Conaway family in their grief.
For the repose of the soul Martha, sister-in-law of Kim Jewett, and for Kim and all of Martha's family in their grief
Ryan Moore, Terri Comer's son
Mark Hensley and Jeff Hensley, Terri Comer's brothers
Ken Huelsman
For the repose of the soul of Dean King and for his family in their grief
For Ken Lawrence whose brother has died.
Herm Lorance
Michelle, Chris Russo's daughter-in-law
Susan Tarbuck
Tina Chandler
Marge and Dave Belew
Nella Hurst, friend of Mike and Sue Samoviski
Carol and family, Stephanie Nowak's best friend and her family
Lisa, nurse for COVID-19 patients. Chris Russo’s niece
Those with COVID-19
Those who continue to die from COVID and their families
Casey Graff
Chris Chesire
Diane Line
Goldie, mother of Pat Combs
Steven Palmer
Barbara and Michael Clifton
Rita Stanton
Pam and Terry Hurst
Carl and Mary Bishop
Beth and Chuck Blaylock
Kevin and Conner Wolff. Kevin is Dean King's godson; Conner is Kevin's father
Joan King
Tom King
Tom Snow, brother of Linda Griffin
Tony Plunkett
Tim Tidwell
Haley, Anne Elberfeld’s daughter
Our Nation
Ed Wendell, friend of Diane Line
Gregg, friend of Diane Line
Wesley and Mary Kay
Bob, father-in-law of Diane Line and father of Chris Cheshire
Bruce, nephew of Pam Bates
Doug Ottke, friend of Ginny and Tom Woods
Nancy Blaylock, mother of Chuck and mother-in-law of Beth
Carol Paschal and her family
Lee and Debbie Schutte, friends of Ginny and Tom Woods
Bill, Amy, William and Jordan
Mary Knobeloch
Daniel Spring, great nephew of Joan and Dean King
The sister of Heather Komnenovich
Anne Cole
Janice Stratton, aunt of Michelle Anderson
John and Linda Diesh Chesher
Russ Thompson
Tom Wilson
Georgia Adams
Richard Issacs
Heather Komnenovich
Jim and Joann Miller, friends of Joan and Dean King
Stephanie Woods
Linda and James Noble
For Ukraine
For Peace
Sue and Ken Lawrence
Jackie Huelsman
Mac
For Jan and Bridgid Cornell
Carol Jones
Mary and Hannah Caskey
Leslie and Warren Grossklaus
Bill Thaman
Dennis Jerdey - cousin of Ginny Woods
Henry Cole
Sarah Ruston
Christy Brown
Bob Ross

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Click Online Giving in the menu and fill out the form.

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Post Office returns mail sent to 115 N. Sixth St.

We use the post office box because it is a reliable and safe way to receive our mail since the parish office is not open every day. The forwarding time has ended so please use the P.O. box address.

MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING ZIP CODE

Trinity Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 851

Hamilton, OH 45012