Trinity Church News

January 9, 2025

In this issue:

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  • Welcome Our Interim Rector, The Rev. Lou Hays!
  • A Message from the Interim Rector
  • Christian Formation Opportunities Begin Jan. 19
  • ECW Meeting This Sunday, January 12
  • Thank You - Taking Down the Greens and Christmas Offering
  • The Light of Christ: Hymn Festival on February 8
  • 2025 Altar Flower Donation Sign-Ups
  • Trinity's Clothes Closet: Winter Coats Needed, Especially Children's Sizes
  • Full Worship Schedule - In-Person and Online
  • Sunday Scripture Readings
  • This Week at Trinity
  • January Birthdays & Anniversaries
  • Prayer Requests
  • Online Giving Link

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Welcome our Interim Rector, The Rev. Lou Hays!



As previously announced, The Rev. Lou Hays will begin his ministry with us as Interim Rector, this Sunday, January 12!


We will have a reception following the 9:30 a.m. worship service to welcome Lou to our Trinity family. Please feel free to bring light finger food and plan to stay for the reception.


In addition to being with us on Sundays, Lou's regular in-office day at the church will be on Wednesdays. He will work remotely from his home in Springfield, OH other days during the week and will be available by phone and email.


See below for a message from Lou about this Sunday's service:

A Message from the Interim Rector


I am very much looking forward to being with you for the first time on Sunday! We will begin our sacred time of transition together and celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord on this First Sunday after the Epiphany. We will also remember and celebrate our Baptisms and renew our Baptismal Vows. At the end of the service we will have a few minutes to discuss our ministry together and answer questions you might have. Then we will adjourn for fellowship time together and partake of that 8th sacrament of the Episcopal Church, coffee hour!


In my sermon I will be addressing Jesus’ Baptism, our Baptisms, and this time of transition. What, if anything, are the threads that tie these three things together? Come and we will explore together. See you in church!


Peace and blessings, Lou+

Christian Formation Opportunities

with The Rev. Lou Hays


Starting Sunday, January 19 we will gather for a time to learn and share together for 30 to 45 minutes following coffee hour on several Sundays each month through the spring. Depending on the length of the service and how long we linger over

coffee afterwards, I’m hoping we can begin by 11 a.m. and be on our way before noon. This will be a great way to get to know each other better and increase our understanding of and practice of our faith.


We will start by exploring the Gospel of Luke on January 19 and 26. Luke is one of my favorite Gospels and we will be hearing it read and preached most Sundays throughout this year. We will look at the very special characteristics of Luke and some of its differences with and similarities to Matthew and Mark. If there’s sufficient interest, I will consider offering a more in depth Bible study of Luke on Wednesdays after the Clothes Closet closes.


On the first Sunday of February I will share my stewardship journey, how it led me to Trinity, and what stewardship means to our Christian faith and life. Then we will take off the second Sunday of February and I will be thinking of the many options for topics to cover later in the month and beyond.


Peace and blessings, Lou+


ECW Meeting This Sunday, January 12


This month's ECW meeting will be a short business meeting held on January 12 in the Fellowship Hall following the reception for The Rev. Lou Hays. In lieu of food during the ECW meeting, please bring finger food to share at the reception.


Thank You - Taking Down the Greens and Christmas Offering


Thank you to the many volunteers who stayed after church last Sunday to help with taking down the greens and other Christmas decorations.


Thank you also to everyone who donated to Trinity's Christmas Offering. Your generous contributions totaling $857 have been sent to the Community Meal Center in Hamilton to help provide meals for those in our community in need.


The Light of Christ: Hymn Festival


Saturday, February 8 at 3:00 p.m.

at Christ Church Cathedral


Christ Church Cathedral and All Saints Episcopal Church are hosting a hymn festival at the Cathedral on Saturday, February 8, at 3:00 pm. The festival will feature a combined choir of singers from around the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The choir will meet to rehearse at 12:30 pm the same day as the festival. If you want to participate in the combined choir, please fill out the registration form by Monday, January 13th.


Register Here


2025 Altar Flower Donation Sign-Up


To provide flowers for a 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.


Trinity's Clothes Closet Current Needs: Winter Coats, Especially Children's Sizes



Trinity's Clothes Closet is thriving and

providing wonderful support to the community!



Current Special Donation Needs:

Winter Coats, especially for children


Other current needs include:

  • Hangers (especially children's clothing and pant hangers)
  • Deodorant, lotion, soap and shampoo/conditioner
  • 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!

Sunday Worship at

Trinity Episcopal Church

115 North 6th Street

Hamilton, OH


Sunday, January 12, 2025

First Sunday after the Epiphany

The Baptism of Our Lord



In-Person Worship

Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Music

in the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM

The Rev. Lou Hays, Celebrant



Online Worship

Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM on Facebook Live

Click here to attend the service on Facebook Live



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Other Online Worship Opportunities

on our Facebook Page


Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

A Word and A Prayer – 9:30 AM

Compline – 8:30 PM



First Sunday after the Epiphany

The Baptism of our Lord

January 12, 2025

Year C

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Scripture Readings


Isaiah 43:1-7

Acts 8:14-17

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Psalm 29



Click on the links above to access the readings.

Collect: Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.


This Week at Trinity


Thursday, January 9

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


Friday, January 10

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


Sunday, January 12 - First Sunday after the Epiphany | The Baptism of our Lord

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

Welcome Reception for The Rev. Lou Hays -- 11:00 AM – Memorial Room

ECW Meeting -- 11:45 AM – Fellowship Hall


Monday, January 13

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, January 15

Parish Office Open -- 9:00 AM - Noon

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

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


Thursday, January 16

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


Friday, January 17

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


Sunday, January 19 - Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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

Adult Formation Gathering (following Coffee Hour) -- 11:00 AM - Noon

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

Jacob Lawrence - 1/15

Janice Vanderplough - 1/15

James Johnson - 1/16

Chuck Blaylock - 1/19

Renee Lorance - 1/21

Leslie Grossklaus 1/28



JANUARY MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES

Bob & 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:

  • Jim Croom, brother in-law of Ginny Woods, who has terminal prostate cancer
  • Lisa Llafet, step-sister of Linda Griffin
  • Rebeca from Brazil, Ginny Woods' Compassion International Child
  • Mort Mullens
  • For Barb Waddell, who has died, and for her family in their grief, especially her husband, Clyde, and daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Bryan "Mark" Kile
  • Kathleen Smith, recovering from surgery
  • Kim Jewett
  • Carl Bishop
  • Art and Sandra Pizzano
  • For Taylor David Luxford, son of Karen & Jim Schwartz, who is undergoing treatment for melanoma
  • Teresa Durbin
  • Christie Brown, who will have back surgery soon
  • For Rev. Kip Colegrove's sister Bobbi, who is undergoing cancer treatment
  • Jackie Huelsman's mother Jacky
  • 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 diagnosed with a sarcoma in his leg.
  • Mayo Torres, father of Jennifer Torres Bates, who is recovering from a stroke.
  • Pam Hurst's continued recovery from health issues
  • Beth Blaylock's continued recovery from recent successful surgery
  • Sue and Ken Lawrence
  • Lorna and her children
  • Carrie O'Connor, friend of Jennifer Elliott, whose cancer has returned
  • Richard Isaacs
  • Barb Morris, sister of Tom Woods
  • David, Gayle Sisson's Brother
  • Andrew and Maria Cole
  • Tina Chandler
  • Doctor Bob
  • Chris Russo
  • Candy, sister of Teresa Durbin
  • Amanda, Mike and Penelope - friends of Linda Griffin
  • For Alan
  • For peace in the Middle East
  • For Wade Hensley, whose mother has died
  • Richard Elberfeld, brother of Anne Cole
  • Donnie Eschenbrenner, recovering from a broken hip
  • Herm Lorance
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Parish Office Hours

Mondays and Wednesdays - 9:oo a.m. to Noon

Phone Messages checked weekdays.

Email checked throughout the week. 


Church phone number:

513-896-6755


Church email:

trinitychurchhamilton@

gmail.com



Website:

trinityhamilton.org



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Parish Leadership



TRINITY STAFF                                                                  VESTRY OFFICERS

  The Rev. Lou Hays, Interim Rector Jennifer Elliott, Senior Warden

  Pam Bates, Sexton                                                    ......... Terry Hurst, Junior Warden

.Jennifer Elliott, Music Director Tom Woods, General Treasurer

Jennifer Elliott, Interim Investment Treasurer

Kim Jewett, Vestry Clerk


VESTRY

Pam Bates, Pat Combs, Jennifer Gattermeyer,

Linda Griffin, Kim Jewett, Kathleen Smith, Ginny Woods



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