Hamilton Little Blue Cheer Fundraiser in Trinity's Parking Lot on 9/7; Volunteer in Trinity's Clothes Closet; The Death of Bazil Smith and His Obituary; More...

Trinity Church News

September 9, 2024

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Hamilton Little Blue Cheer Yard Sale Fundraiser - Saturday, September 7th in Trinity's Parking Lot
Interested in Volunteering at Trinity's Clothes Closet?
Vestry Meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:45 PM
The Death of Bazil Smith and His Obituary
Thank You and Farewell from Mother Suzanne and Pictures from the Celebration Potluck on August 25th
Update from Our Sr., Warden, Jennifer Elliott
Trinity's Clothes Closet: Personal Hygiene Products Needed
Holy Trinity Oxford: Red Door Community Concert - Sept 13th at 12:145 PM
All Saints (Pleasant Ridge) Hymn Festival on September 14th at 2:00 PM
Update: Pill Bottle Collection - Matthew 25 Ministries
Sign Up to Donate Altar Flowers
Full Worship Schedule - In-Person and Online
Sunday Scripture Readings
This Week at Trinity
September 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

Trinity's Online Giving Link

Hamilton Little Blue Cheer

Yard Sale Fundraiser

This Saturday, September 7th

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Trinity's Parking Lot

Come and support the future cheer leaders of the Hamilton School District. Click Here to learn more about Hamilton Little Blue Football and Cheer.

Trinity is pleased to provide space for this Little Blue Cheer Fundraiser!

Interested in Volunteering at

Trinity's Clothes Closet?

We have openings for volunteers on both Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to Noon. Volunteering can be flexible, so you can help out every week, every once in a while, or anywhere in between! If you know of friends or family who may be interested, please let them know too.

If you are available and would like to help, or if you want to learn more about the volunteer opportunities, please contact the parish office at trinitychurchhamilton@gmail.com or 513-896-6755.

Thank you to all of our regular volunteers and to everyone who supports this vital ministry to the community!

Vestry Meeting

Tuesday, September 10th at 6:45 PM

This month's Vestry meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:45 PM in the Memorial Room.

The Death of Bazil Smith and His Obituary

We are sad to announce the death of Bazil Smith, who passed away at the age of 74 on Monday, August 26, 2024, with his wife Mallie by his side. Bazil and Mallie have been members of Trinity for the past five years and would often bring their grandson, Philemon, to church with them.

We wanted to share the following beautiful obituary written by Bazil's family, which was read during his funeral at Trinity on Saturday, August 31st:

Bazil Norman Smith was born on March 26,1950 in Florence Hill, St. Andrew Jamaica to the late Dudley and Jemima Smith. He was the first of 7 siblings, Phyliss, Monica, Oswald, Margaret, Nuthall, and Lester.

He leaves behind, to cherish his memories, his dearly beloved wife Mallie Smith. They shared 53 years of marriage and achieved everything together. Family was very important to Bazil. A father of four children, Desmond, Stephina, Norman and Keisha, he supported and encouraged them to work towards their goals. A man of faith, he believed that all things are possible through Christ our Lord and Savior. Bazil also leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, in addition to his extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in law, sisters-in law and many business associates.

Bazil operated his own business for many years until he migrated to the U. S. He was successful in rearing and purchasing livestock to be butchered, which he sold to many large supermarkets, colleges, restaurants and meat stores in Kingston, Jamaica. Throughout his life he left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him both in his personal life and business affairs. He gave many a sense of hope by encouraging them to do good, work hard and save to secure a better financial future. He also had a sense of humor that could cheer you up easily. He tried to find humor in life no matter what, but when time came to be serious without a doubt he would not stand for foolishness. He was affable and made the best of life. Bazil was a lion at heart as he was not scared to get through any challenges that came his way. A man of integrity, he lived a full life and achieved all his life’s goals.

While he is no longer with us in person, he will remain in our hearts. May his soul rest in peace. We love you forever more.

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Please hold Mallie, their children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends, both here in the US and in Jamaica, in your prayers.

Condolences may be sent to Mallie Smith at 475 Hermay Dr, Hamilton, OH 45013.

Into your hands, O merciful Saviour, we commend your servant Bazil. 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. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding, deal graciously with Mallie and the entire Smith family in their grief. Surround them with your love, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your goodness, and strength to meet the days to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thank you for your faithfulness in compassion and prayer.

(Prayers from The Book of Common Prayer, 465 and 494.)

Thank You and Farewell from Mother Suzanne

Dear Trinity Folk,

I know this is a bittersweet time. There were lots of tears on my last Sunday morning as many of us worshipped together for the last time. The sharing of the Eucharist was especially moving in a way I never experienced before. There was such a profound and shared sense of vulnerability, intimacy, and gratitude. It felt like the Altar rail had turned into a dinner table, like we were feasting with God and with one another as one close family. It was exactly what the Altar table is to be. It took me several days to take it all in.

Thank you for telling me what our time together has meant for you, for your insights into how my new call seems made for me, for the beautiful gifts and cards, and for all your well wishes.

It has truly been a gift to share in your lives, to share in the joys, struggles, and sorrows of daily life, in the ponderings of our spiritual journey with God.

Let me leave you with my hopes and prayers, as expressed in the last several Sunday sermons. These are prayers and hopes for you as individuals, but just as importantly they are prayers and hopes for you as the community of faith called Trinity Hamilton.

I wish for you …

the knowledge of God’s profound love,
the experience of God’s forgiveness and re-creation,
the reliance of being bound to God’s Words of hope,
and the gifts of God’s wisdom and strengthening of faith.

And I wish for you the most important and lifegiving thing of all …

That you be bound more and more and evermore to the life of Jesus and to one another through Jesus.
That you eat his body and drink his blood and in doing so

know that he is indeed alive in you.

That you read, study, and consume his Word,

and know that he himself is teaching you.

That you be filled with his spirit in a way that his love heals you and you possess a new light that cannot be contained.
That you may indeed walk in his ways and follow his will in a way that his love shines through you and gives life to others.

In the Name of the God who loves us,

who forgives us and re-creates us,

whose Word give us hope,

who gives us wisdom and strengthens our faithfulness,

and who most importantly gives us life through

the flesh and spirit of Jesus.

Amen.

Blessings and love,

Mother Suzanne +

Please click here to read the full announcement letter, which contains more information about Mother Suzanne's new call and the transition process, and which was mailed to each household in the congregation.

Here are some pictures from the celebration potluck held after Mother Suzanne's final worship service with us on Sunday, August 25th. We had a great turnout!

An Update from Jennifer Elliott,

Sr. Warden and Music Director:

On behalf of the Vestry, I want to thank Mother Suzanne for these past 11 years of ministry with us and congratulate her on her new calling in Iowa.

The Vestry has started working with the Rev. Canon Michael Spencer, Transition Officer of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, to begin the process of discernment and transition. We will provide regular updates to you throughout the transition process. We have a strong Vestry and solid leadership in our ministries, and I know we will successfully work through this transition period into Trinity's next chapter.

The Rev. Kip Colegrove will be serving as the celebrant for our in-person worship services during the month of September. We are working on plans/schedules beyond September, and I will communicate details once they are finalized.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (513) 218-7817 or jenniferelliott32@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Elliott, Sr. Warden and Music Director

Please click here to read the full Sr. Warden letter which was included in the mailing to each household.

Trinity's Clothes Closet: Personal Hygiene Products Needed Currently

Trinity's Clothes Closet is thriving and

providing wonderful support to the community!

We continue to see an increase in the number of patrons each week.

Current Special Donation Needs:

Personal Hygiene Products, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, etc.

Boys Clothing (all sizes, but especially infant and toddler/young boy sizes)

Children's Clothing Hangers

Men's Jeans and Sweatpants

Men's and Women's T-Shirts

Men's Underwear

Women's Underwear and Sports Bras

Other current needs include:

Hangers (especially children's clothing and pant hangers)
Deodorant, disposable shavers, lotion, soap and shampoo
Shoes (especially closed-toed casual shoes/athletic shoes)
Sheets / Pillow Cases / Blankets

Reminder: Please contact the parish office prior to dropping off clothing items! (Donations of personal hygiene products can be brought to the office without prior notice).

Thank you for all who have brought in plastic grocery

bags. We continue to need these!

Thank You for your Support of this Ministry!

Red Door Community Concert

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:15 PM

at Holy Trinity - Oxford

Presenting The Jimmy Leach Jazztet

Free and Open to the Public!

An Invitation from All Saints Episcopal Church in Pleasant Ridge - Give Us Faith to Sing Always:

Hymn Festival and Potluck

Saturday, September 14th | 2:00 pm

All Saints Episcopal Church

6301 Parkman Place

Cincinnati, OH 45213

All Saints Episcopal Church and St. Timothy's Episcopal Church would like to invite you, your congregation, and your lovers of music to "Give Us Faith to Sing Always" Hymn Festival and Potluck to gather our communities in joy and love through great music and food on September 14th at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pleasant Ridge. Hotdogs and hamburgers (vegetarian alternatives as well) will be provided, we ask that people bring a side or drink to share.

Update: Pill Bottle Collection for

Matthew 25 Ministries

We are continuing to collect empty plastic pill bottles at Trinity for the time being, but they must meet the guidelines below. If the guidelines are not able to be followed, we will need to discontinue collection at the church in the future. Individuals can still take the bottles directly to Matthew 25 Ministries in Blue Ash, OH.

For many years, Trinity has collected empty plastic pill bottles for donation to Matthew 25 Ministries. They are used in shipments of medical supplies.

Matthew 25 Ministries has now changed the requirements for these donations. Previously, labels could be left on the donated bottles, but now labels (and any glue residue) must be removed from the bottles.

If you donate pill bottles to Trinity's collection bin, they must meet the following guidelines:

Acceptable collection items include:

Prescription and over-the-counter pill bottles
Large and small pill bottles
Pill bottles with and without secure caps (child-resistant)

Pill bottle donations should adhere to the following guidelines:

Bottles included in shipments of medical supplies must have an all plastic lid.
All labels should be removed, leaving no glue or residue. An easy way to remove the labels is to soak the bottles in rubbing alcohol.
All bottles and lids should be washed in very hot water and dish soap, rinsed, and dried thoroughly.
Caps should be placed back onto clean, dried bottles.
Clean, recapped bottles should be placed into large resealable bags marked “Clean Bottles.” These will be included in shipments of medical supplies.

Dates in September, October and November are available.

If you would like to provide the altar flowers for a Sunday service, please contact Sue Samoviski at 513-478-8918 or suesamo63@gmail.com to reserve a date(s).

You may choose to call a florist to order the flowers, or you can purchase the flowers at the grocery store and make two arrangements for the altar. Or, you could provide flowers from your garden or potted plants.

Clear plastic vases are available at church if you need them or you can arrange them directly into the altar vases.

Another option is to send a monetary donation to Trinity in lieu of flowers and in memory of or in honor of your loved ones.

If you do that, please be sure to let Sue know the

dedication of your donation.

Worship In-Person at

Trinity Episcopal Church

115 North 6th Street

Hamilton, OH

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 18

Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Music

in the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM

The Rev. Kip Colegrove, Celebrant

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Worship Online

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on Facebook

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 18

Sunday, September 8th

Morning Prayer – 9:30 AM

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Mondays Thru Saturdays

A Word and A Prayer – 9:30 AM

Every Evening

Compline – 8:30 PM

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 8, 2024

Proper 18 |Year B

RCL | Track 1

Scripture Readings

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

Psalm 125

James 2:1-17

Mark 7:24-37

Click on the links above to access the readings.

Collect: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

This Week at Trinity

Wednesday, September 4

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM - Noon

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

Installation of Rev. Julie Fisher -- 5:30 PM – Holy Trinity, Oxford & Online

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

Thursday, September 5

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

Friday, September 6

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

Saturday, September 7

Hamilton Little Blue Cheer Yard Sale Fundraiser -- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM – Trinity's Parking Lot

Sunday, September 8 - Sixteenth Sunday aft Pentecost | Prop 18

Holy Eucharist Rite II - Music -- 9:30 AM – Sanctuary

Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training -- 10:45 AM

Private Event: SAI Int'l Music Fraternity -- 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM – Fl. Hall

Monday, September 9

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM - Noon

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

Greater Power Discussion Meeting -- 7:00 PM – Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, September 10

Vestry Meeting -- 6:45 PM – Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, September 11

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM - Noon

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

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

Thursday, September 12

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

Friday, September 13

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

Saturday, September 14

Bates-Torres Wedding -- 2:00 PM – Sanctuary

Sunday, September 15 - Seventeenth Sun aft Pentecost | Prop 19

Holy Eucharist Rite II - Music -- 9:30 AM – Sanctuary

SEPTEMBER 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.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Tom Woods - 9/1

Tina Chandler - 9/2

Jan Cornell - 9/5

Lauren Marsh - 9/9

Jackie Parrish - 9/20

Brad Vanoss - 9/23

SEPTEMBER MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES

John and Janice Vanderplough - 9/1/73

Dustin and Heather Smith - 9/12/09

Tom and Theresa Redman - 9/12/15

Tom and Ginny Woods - 9/20/80

Beth and Chuck Blaylock - 9/21/19

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 Ron Jordan, who will be undergoing heart surgery in the near future. Ron is the father of our Sacristan, Jeff Jordan, and our Sr. Warden, Jennifer Elliott
For Rev. Kip Colegrove's sister Bobbi, who has been diagnosed with cancer
For Bazil Smith, who has died, and for his family in their grief, especially his wife Mallie
For Art Graf, Jr., who has died, and for his family in their grief, especially his wife, Kathy, and children, Sara and Andrew
For Mother Suzanne on her new call in the Diocese of Iowa
Chasity Mae Pelopida's family, and especially her step-father, Dan Wolf
The Renners family
For Pastor John Lewis of The Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, who was recently diagnosed with a sarcoma in his leg.
Mayo Torres, father of Jennifer Torres, who is in the hospital recovering from a stroke.
For the Torres family on the passing of Jesse Torres.
For Peggy Ziegler, who has died, and for her family and friends in their grief
Pam Hurst's continued recovery from recent heart surgery
Beth Blaylock's continued recovery from recent successful surgery
Michael Dohn's continued recovery from recent surgery
Teresa Durbin
Dave Belew
Christie Brown
Sue and Ken Lawrence
Lorna and her children
Carrie O'Connor, friend of Jennifer Elliott
Kim Jewett
Richard Isaacs
Barb Morris, sister of Tom Woods
David, Gayle Sisson's Brother
Andrew and Maria Cole
Tina Chandler
Doctor Bob
For Chris Russo and her recovery from back surgery
Candy, sister of Teresa Durbin
Amanda, Mike and Penelope - friends of Linda Griffin
For Alan
For peace in the Middle East
For Ginny Woods' continued recovery from recent successful surgery
For Wade Hensley, whose mother has died
Richard Elberfeld, brother of Anne Cole
Donnie Eschenbrenner, recovering from a broken hip
Herm Lorance
For Tina Wilder, niece of Mary Jo (a customer in the Clothes Closet), who was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer.
Leslie and Warren Grossklaus
Sarah Ruston and her son, Tom
The Vanoss Family
Dave Bahlmann, brother of Mike Bahlmann
Caitlin Bomar - wife of the Priest-in-Charge at Diane Line's church
Dennis Jerdey - cousin of Ginny Woods
Mary Kay Kroner, friend of Jennifer Elliott
Nancy Compton, friend of Kathy Smith
Candra
For Jeff, Brother of Kim Jewett
Ryan Moore, Terri Comer's son
Ken Huelsman
Susan Tarbuck
Nella Hurst, friend of Mike and Sue Samoviski
Carol and family, Stephanie Nowak's best friend and her family
Casey Graff
Goldie, mother of Pat Combs
Steven Palmer
Barbara and Michael Clifton
Rita Stanton
Carl and Mary Bishop
Beth and Chuck Blaylock
Joan King
Tom King
Tom Snow, brother of Linda Griffin
Haley, Anne Elberfeld’s daughter
Our Nation
Wesley and Mary Kay
Bruce, nephew of Pam Bates
Doug Ottke, friend of Ginny and Tom Woods
Carol Paschal and her family
Lee and Debbie Schutte, friends of Ginny and Tom Woods
Bill, Amy, William and Jordan
The sister of Heather Komnenovich
Anne Cole
Russ Thompson
Tom Wilson
Georgia Adams
Heather Komnenovich
Stephanie Woods
James Noble
For Ukraine
For Peace
Jackie Huelsman
Mac
For Jan and Bridgid Cornell
Bob Ross

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Trinity Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 851

Hamilton, OH 45012