Mother Suzanne's Sabbatical Update; Mid-Year Giving Statements Mailed; Draft Diocesan Mission Statement Available for Feedback; More...

Trinity Church News

July 24, 2024

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Mother Suzanne's Sabbatical Update
Mid-Year Giving Statements Have Been Mailed
Trinity Garden Work Day - Rescheduled for August
Draft Diocesan Mission Statement Available for Feedback
Trinity's Clothes Closet: Children's Clothing Hangers Needed
Trinity Financial Snapshot - June 2024
Update: Pill Bottle Collection - Matthew 25 Ministries
Opportunity: Become a Leader in the Diocese!
Altar Flowers Donation for July 28th and Sign Ups
Full Worship Schedule - In-Person and Online
Sunday Scripture Readings
This Week at Trinity
July 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

Mother Suzanne's Sabbatical Update

Mother Suzanne's sabbatical plans have changed and she will be returning to Trinity on Sunday, July 28th. She will lead us in the morning worship service on July 28th and then return to work full-time on Saturday, August 3rd.

If you need pastoral care prior to her return, please contact our Sr. Warden, Jennifer Elliott at 513-218-7817 (text is fine) or jenniferelliott32@gmail.com.

Mid-Year Giving Statements Have Been Mailed

The diocese requires these statements to be

provided at mid-year and year-end.

If you did not receive your statement in-person

at the worship service on Sunday, July 21st,

it was mailed to you on Monday, July 22nd.

When you receive your statement, please review for accuracy. If there are any discrepancies, please notify Trinity's Treasurer, Tom Woods, at 513-374-2614 or trinityhamiltonfinance@gmail.com

Rescheduled:

Garden Work Day and Cookout

The Garden Work Day and Cookout originally planned for Saturday, July 20th is being rescheduled to August.

Many people are out of town and/or unavailable this weekend, so we are going to tentatively schedule this for August 17th instead. Look for more updates in next week's newsletter!

At any time, individuals can stop by church and do some weeding. If you have some free time, please consider pulling a few weeds as you are able. Thank you!

From the Diocese of Southern Ohio:

Draft Diocesan Mission Statement Now Available for Feedback

July 23, 2024

Last week, Bishop White and a working group of diocesan leaders met at Procter to create a draft of a diocesan mission statement, values and priority areas for ministry. The draft is available on the website, and the bishop invites all members of the diocese to review it and submit their feedback and questions using this form.

The draft mission is based on the results of 28 discernment gatherings facilitated by Ministry Architects in May and June.

“Our effort to follow Jesus with greater clarity and alignment in the Diocese of Southern Ohio continues to move forward,” Bishop White said. “Once our mission is clear, we will discern how best to align our leadership bodies, initiatives, staff and resources to support it.”

This week, the bishop is naming an implementation team of diocesan staff and leaders, which will be chaired by Spencer Izor of St. Paul’s, Oakwood, and Renée Wilson, a Ministry Architects consultant. The team, which will serve for 18 months, will assist the bishop by using input from people across the diocese to refine the mission and by helping our diocese put that mission into action.

In the months ahead, the implementation team will ask people in the diocese to provide responses to the draft mission in both in-person and online conversations. The conversations will include these questions, which can also be answered using the online form:

How does the mission resonate for you?
Can you envision this mission supporting your own life of faith, the ministries of your congregation, and the wider diocese? How?
What questions do you have?
What do you think is missing?

This Sunday, July 28, Bishop White will facilitate the first of these conversations after worship at St. Andrew’s, Evanston. The implementation team will be responsible for holding conversations in August, September, and October, with the goal of establishing our shared mission at diocesan convention in November.

To ask questions or express an interest in participating in a mission feedback discussion, please email mission@diosohio.org.

Trinity's Clothes Closet:

Children's Clothing Hangers Needed

Trinity's Clothes Closet is thriving and

providing wonderful support to the community.

We continue to see an increase in patrons.

Current Special Donation Needs:

Children's Clothing Hangers

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

"Kroger" plastic bags. We continue to need these!

Thank You for your Support of this Ministry!

Trinity's Financial Snapshot

June 2024

In our ongoing effort to share monthly details about Trinity's finances, please review the financial snapshot below, which is as of the end of June. We hope to keep you informed on a more regular basis on where we stand with meeting our financial obligations and managing our current deficit.

Financial Report Ending June 30, 2024:

Income May Actual: $6,790

Income Budgeted Monthly: $12,821

Income Year to Date: $100,378

Income Budgeted YTD: $112,810

Deficit for 2024: $21,140

Deficit for 2022/2023: $12,266

Remember, some of our income for 2024 is going to our deficit from 2022/2023.

Please add this prayer for the financial health of Trinity to your daily devotions:

Gracious God and Father of all, we know that all comes from you and that you call us to build communities of faith and love in your name. At Trinity, you have given us beautiful facilities for worship and ministry, and have raised up ministries that build up our faith and serve the wider community. We pray that you will make clear to us ways to stabilize our parish finances so that we may continue the good work you have begun in us. We ask this in the name of Christ, the one who gives us abundant life. Amen.

Update: Pill Bottle Collection for

Matthew 25 Ministries

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.
Bottles should be sorted by color and type.
All labels should be removed, leaving no glue or residue.
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.

Due to these changes, in August our Vestry will discuss whether or not to continue with pill bottle collection and donation at Trinity.

From the Diocese of Southern Ohio:

Become a Leader in the Diocese

July 9, 2024

Nominations are now open for leadership positions that will be elected by diocesan convention in November. As we continue developing a shared mission, we need the participation of leaders who are broadly representative of all voices, regions, and perspectives. Advances in technology have made it possible for people from across the diocese to serve without the time and expense of traveling frequently to meetings. If you have never served on a diocesan-wide body before, please prayerfully consider if God may be calling you to lead God's church in this new way.

The list of positions to be elected can be found here. Elections will take place at the 150th annual convention November 22-23 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington.

How do I run?

Self-nomination is encouraged. If you find a position for which you would be interested in running, please fill out the nomination form here.

The nominations deadline set forth in the Rules of Order is November 8, but the Nominating Committee asks for nomination forms to be submitted before October 9. Nominees will be expected to attend (virtually) the Nominee Forum to be held during the Pre-Convention Meeting on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.

If you have questions about any of the positions or the nomination process, please contact Nominating Committee Chair Jon Boss at jbboss@fuse.net.

The altar flowers for Sunday, July 28th

are given by Teresa and Mark Durbin

in honor of Emily Durbin's birthday.

Dates in August (except 8/4) and September 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, July 28th

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 12

Holy Eucharist, Rite I - No Music

in the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM

The Rev. Suzanne LeVesconte, Celebrant

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Worship Online

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 12

Sunday, July 28th

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

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

July 28, 2024

Proper 12 |Year B

RCL | Track 1

Scripture Readings

Click on the links above to access the readings.

Collect: O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holly Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

This Week at Trinity

Wednesday, July 24

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM - Noon

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

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

Thursday, July 25

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

Friday, July 26

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

Saturday, July 27

Private Event: Goes Flute Studio Rehearsal -- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sunday, July 28 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 12

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

Monday, July 29

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM - Noon

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

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

Wednesday, July 31

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM - Noon

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

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

Thursday, August 1

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

Friday, August 2

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

Sunday, August 4 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 13

Almoner's Fund Ingathering

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

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

JULY 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.

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Ed Conaway - 7/4

Jennifer Gattermeyer - 7/11

Mother Suzanne LeVesconte - 7/11

Karen Schwartz - 7/12

Kathleen Smith - 7/16

Marilyn Dole - 7/17

Peggy Jenkins-Murphy - 7/20

Russell Thompson - 7/24

John Vanderplough - 7/28

Goldie McKinney - 7/29

JULY MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES

Brad and Angela Vanoss - 7/10/99

Ronald and Mary Ann Jordan - 7/31/60

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 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, recovering 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
Michelle Berning, friend of Anne Cole
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
Bill Thaman
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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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