Chimes for October 2011

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Eighth Issue, October 2011

In this issue

Birthdays & Notes p. 8

Bishop Election Process p. 9

Blessing the Animals p. 2

Calendar p. 6-7

Lay Schedule p. 6-7

Music p. 4

Nominating Committee p. 2

Outreach News p. 10

Parish Person p. 11

Rector’s Reflections p. 3

Vestry Nominations p. 3

From the Stewardship Chair: For with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light. - Psalm 36 Trinity‘s well of life is abundant, our cup runs over with many gifts and love, and we share them freely with each other. The Holy Spirit is alive and shines through us, much like the sun shines through our saints in our stained glass windows. Those who participated in ―Saints Alive! Beyond Trinity to God‖ last Sunday witnessed the work of actors, builders, cooks, artists, writers, designers, printers, and facilitators, all of whom are parishion-ers at Trinity. They came together to help us see and reflect upon our experiences at Trinity that pointed beyond us to God. When we point to God, we are the saints He calls us to be. Saints Alive! doesn‘t just refer to the holiest of us; we are all saints of God. We are all called to do God‘s will. We have asked Trinity‘s commissions to ask what God is calling them to do in the upcoming year. They have prayed on it and prepared their asking budgets. As saints of God, as the hands and feet of Christ, as a church body, we are called to support them to do what God has asked them to do. This is where the rubber meets the road. Making the decision to pledge doesn‘t have to be painful. It actually can be quite joyful!

It’s not WHAT you pledge, it’s THAT you pledge. Each year when I think about how much Trinity means to me, my heart opens up with thanks for all the blessings I’ve received in the past year. I’m excited to show my thanks by giving back. How has Trinity pointed you to God? What blessings have you experienced this past year at Trinity? Ask these questions of yourself and you‘ll see how easily the answers flow out of you. You‘ll be receiving a letter and a pledge card from me soon after you receive this newsletter. The official stewardship kick-off is on October 9; we‘ll conclude the ―Saints Alive! Beyond Trinity to God‖ Steward-ship Celebration on All Saints‘ Sunday, November 6. I invite you as a saint of Trinity to consider prayerfully how God is shining His light through you. I ask you to celebrate your bless-ings by making your pledge this stewardship season. Genuinely yours, Elise Hyder

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Update from the Rector Nominating Committee

Calling All God’s Creatures!

Blessing of the Animals

The Feast of St. Francis

Sunday, October 2, 2011

4:00 PM

In the Garden area by the entrance to the Church

Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, fish, birds, snakes, etc.

Stuffed creatures are welcome also.

(Please use a leash or confine God‘s creature for safety to a carrier, tank or cage.)

Each animal will receive a Blessing Certificate and a St. Francis medal.

We celebrate the Blessing of the Animals near the Feast of St. Francis (the actual date is October 4) as

part of a long tradition in the church. Francis was known for his joy in all God‘s creation and there are

many stories about St. Francis that include animals and birds.

As this article is being written the Nominating Com-

mittee is right in the middle of visiting prospective

candidates and traveling to different parts of the

country. We are meeting these men and women in

their hometowns and seeing them preach in their

home churches in order to get a sense of them as pas-

tors. We are all very happy to report that we are visit-

ing a group of very strong candidates, all who could

bring great talents to Trinity.

Following these out of town visits the committee will

meet to discuss our visits and what more we have

found out about each candidate. We will assess their

strengths and how they fit with the goals and chal-

lenges that came out of the Holy Conversations.

The Nominating Committee will determine which

candidates will be invited to Trinity to see the church,

visit the area, and meet the Vestry. In this visit, the

Nominating Committee will be conducting even more

in-depth interviews with each candidates. These ses-

sions will be key to determining which two or three

candidates will advance to the Vestry for considera-

tion. They will also travel to Lexington to meet the

Interim Bishop.

As you read this, the discernment process is really

moving ahead and we ask that you keep these wonder-

ful candidates and the Nominating Committee in your

prayers.

Jim Swearingen

Calling All God’s Creatures !

Blessing of the Animals

The Feast of St. Francis

Sunday, October 2, 2011

4:00 PM

In the Garden area by the entrance to the Church

Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, fish, birds, snakes, etc.

Stuffed creatures are welcome also.

(Please use a leash or confine God‘s creature for safety to a carrier, tank or cage.)

Each animal will receive a Blessing Certificate and a St. Francis medal.

We celebrate the Blessing of the Animals near the Feast of St. Francis (the actual date is October 4) as part

of a long tradition in the church. Francis was known for his joy in all God‘s creation and there are many sto-

ries about St. Francis that include animals and birds.

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Be Saints Alive by Looking

beyond Trinity to God!

As for those who in the present age

are rich, command them not…to

set their hopes on the uncertainty

of riches, but rather on God who

richly provides us with everything

for our enjoyment. They are to do

good, to be rich in good works,

generous, and ready to share, thus

storing up for themselves the

treasures of a good foundation for

the future, so that they may take

hold of the life that really is life. ~

1Timothy 6:17-19

In the First Letter to Timothy, the

writer urges Timothy, and by ex-

tension, all of us, to put our hopes

where they belong. The writer

wants us to remember that God

provides ―everything for our enjoy-

ment,‖ and to ―take hold of the life

that really is life.‖

To get highly personal for a mo-

ment, some of you may not know

that in my life before I was a priest,

I worked in the corporate world for

nearly twenty-six years. As a priest,

I assure you I make much less

money now than I did then. I live

on less. I spend less. I give more,

much more.

How is this possible? By continu-

ally asking myself, ―Where can God

show me how to take hold of ‗the

life that really is life‘?‖ If you would

like to do this too, here is a simple

exercise. Get out your checkbook

and debit and credit card state-

ments. Look at how you spend your

money. Does what you spend your

money on reflect the importance of

God‘s blessing in your life? What

does your spending say about ―the

life that really is life‖?

If your money spending reflects

this: wonderful! You already give

and give generously to Trinity.

Please continue to increase those

blessings at Trinity. If your money

spending does not reflect this: May

I gently suggest some examination

might be in order? Think about

how being at Trinity has blessed

you. Think about each blessing in

detail. How can your support in-

crease that blessing for you and for

others?

This is the time to take hold of the

life that really is life at Trinity; to

look beyond Trinity to God and do

those things that will ensure your

life together with your next rector.

Demonstrate by your generous giv-

ing, not for me, but for your rector-

to-be, that ―the life that really is

life‖ is alive and thriving at Trinity!

Take hold of the life that really is

life: Be a Saint Alive! Bless yourself

and Trinity by your generous giv-

ing.

Blessings!

Nicolette+

Rector’s Reflections

Vestry & Diocesan Convention Delegate Election

This is an exciting time in our parish and diocese!! The 2012-14 Vestry class will be working

closely with our new Rector to shape the next phase in Trinity‘s life, and, our Diocese Conven-

tion delegates will most likely have the opportunity to elect the next Bishop of Lexington.

Nomination forms are available on the website or by email to

[email protected]

Deadline to submit nomination forms is Oct. 23

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TWO WORLD PREMIERES

Evensong on Sunday, October 23, is the occasion for the premieres of the two musical works commissioned

by the parish in celebration of John Deaver‘s 30th anniversary a year ago. Michael Sitton has written an an-

them, ―The Prayers I Make Will Then Be Sweet Indeed‖ for mixed choir and organ on a text of Michelangelo

Buonarrati (1475-1564) translated by William Wordsworth (1770-1850). Finding a text is probably the most

difficult part of an anthem commission. Special thanks to the Very Rev. James Leo for bringing this text to

your Music Director‘s attention! Michael Sitton (b. 1958) is Dean of the Crane School of Music of the State

University of New York, Potsdam. Dr. Sitton was educated at Mars Hill College in his native North Carolina,

the University of Kentucky, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also studied piano at the

Schola Cantorum in Paris with Mme. Gaby Casadesus. He previously served as dean of fine arts at Eastern

New Mexico University and as a faculty member and administrator at Hollins University in Virginia.

Daniel E. Gawthrop has written a piece for organ, ―Covington Toccata,‖ which will conclude the Evensong

service. Special thanks to Nicolette Papanek for making the contact with Dan, whose family has been friends

of hers for years. Mr. Gawthrop (born in 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) has received over one hundred com-

missions for musical compositions. In addition to his work as a composer, Mr. Gawthrop has been active as a

broadcaster, clinician and adjudicator, organist, conductor, teacher and writer, including a period as music

critic for the Washington Post.

We are honored that both composers will attend the Evensong service.

NEXT MMM CONCERT FEATURES DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT CHRIST

CHURCH CATHEDRAL, CINCINNATI

Stephan Casurella will play an organ recital on the Midday Musical Menu luncheon concert series on

Wednesday, October 19 at 12:15 P.M. Dr. Casurella was born in England, where he began studying piano, or-

gan and music composition at an early age. He holds degrees from Seattle Pacific University, the University

of Missouri-Kansas City, and the University of Kansas. He has been Director of Music of Christ Church Ca-

thedral, Cincinnati since the summer of 2009. Lunch is available from 11:30 A.M. for $7.00. The concert is

free.

MUSIC AT TRINITY FLYER

Due to a delay caused by the printer, the flyer Music at Trinity was not mailed until Monday, September 19.

Extra copies are available in the tract rack in the narthex of the church.

WELCOME NEW CHOIR MEMBERS

We welcome Mike Brown to the bass section and Emery Schmidt to the tenor section!

John Deaver

Trinity

Music

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Movies

Movie fans are invited to join a discussion of HIGHER GROUND on Friday even-

ing October 14 at 7:30 at the home of Mary Ann and Ted Weiss, 1136 Riverside

Drive in Cincinnati. HIGHER GROUND focuses on a woman's "trip along a spir-

itual path full of emotion and respect." It is showing for a limited time at the Es-

quire Theater in Clifton so seeing it as soon as possible is a good idea. Afternoons

and Tuesday evenings are the less expensive showing times. Bringing refresh-

ments to share would be appreciated and inviting a friend is a wonderful idea. We

hope to see you on the 14th.

Mary Ann Weiss

Free publicity!

The new ―Chimes‖ has been around now for more than six months and we‘ve been receiving all sorts of good

information, news and writing from many different parishioners. And we want you to keep it up.

First, we need helping hands. If you‘d like to share your writing, photography or editing gifts with Trinity,

please let us know. We‘ll find a way you can help. We also need proofers. Join the volunteer staff today!

Second, if your commission, committee, ad hoc panel or interest group has news or an upcoming event, let us

know. We accept news and information about Trinity, its people and the diocese. Email submission is pre-

ferred. Everything is subject to editing for space, grammar, style and appropriateness. And most important of

all, the deadline is the 15th of the month before you want to item to appear.

Trinity‘s Rector is the Publisher of the Chimes and has final authority on editing and content. For more infor-

mation, contact Jim Gard or John Wolfe, or email

[email protected]. John Wolfe

Save the Pull tabs

Save your pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House! Trinity is collecting pull tabs from soda cans to help

support children and their families at Ronald McDonald House. A large plastic container can be found in the

kitchen to place your tabs in, marked with a pull tab sticker. Every little bit helps! Last year $16,000 was

raised for RMH from pull tabs. Elise and RMH appreciate your support

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Lay Ministers Schedule

October 2 Lector: 8:00 am Cathy Barwell 10:00 am Mulford Martin Intercessor: 8:00 am Koren Schrand 10:00 am Randy Railey Lay Eucharistic Ministers: 8:00 am Paul Reichardt 10:00 am Mark Herrick, Audrey Board

Bread: Mary Ann Wolff

Oblation Bearers: John and Bonnie Lucas

Ushers: Jim Adams, Joe and Ellen Creaghead, John Wolfe

Acolytes: Zach Robinson, MacKenzie Robin-son, Owen Powell, Sylvia Powell, Helen Wharton

Chimer: Esther Parton

Greeter: Jim Gard Altar Guild: 8:00 am Koren Schrand, Amy Heilbronner

10:00 am Ellen Garrison, JoAnn Brown, Audrey Board Counters: Brenda Israel, Sylvia Jordan Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Mulford Martin

October 9 Lector: 8:00 am Paul Reichardt 10:00 am Lisa Stevenson Intercessor: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner 10:00 am John Lucas Lay Eucharistic Ministers: 8:00 am Ellen Hackman 10:00 am Ellen Garrison, John West Bread: Jean Brann Oblation Bearers: Audrey Board, Dorothy Taylor Ushers: John Bickers, David and Sally Da-vidson, Mark Herrick Acolytes: Heath Parton, Emily Russ, Grace Gabbard, Kendall Kelley, Jayne Bullock Chimer: Claire Outten Greeter: Keith Johnson Altar Guild: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner, Heidi Toelke 10:00 am Ellen Garrison, JoAnn Brown, Audrey Board Counters: Robert Edwards, Gary Leach Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Sylvia Jordan, Pam Boyle

October 16 Lector: 8:00 am Paul Reichardt 10:00 am Laura Mitchell Intercessor: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner 10:00 am Karl Lietzenmayer Lay Eucharistic Ministers: 8:00 am Ellen Hackman 10:00 am Robert Horine, Liz Blincoe Oblation Bearers: Parton Family

October 2011 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:20 am Choir 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:15 Church School 12:20 Brass Ensemble 4:00 pm Blessing of Animals 6:30 pm Episcopal Youth Connecting

3 6:00 Worship Team Meeting

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5 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm Choir

6 7 7:30 am Men‘s Prayer Group

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9 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:20 am Choir 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:15 am Church School 12:15 Soup Sunday 6:30 pm Episcopal Youth Connecting

10 5:30 pm Nurture Commission 7:00 Vestry

11 7:00 pm Daughters of the King


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14 7:30 am Men‘s Prayer Group 7:30 pm Movie Group at Weisses

15 3:00 pm Cooking for Outreach Dinner

16 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:20 am Choir 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:15 Church School 12:20 Brass Ensemble 6:30 pm Episcopal Youth Connecting

17 6:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

18 5:30 pm St. Anne‘s Mothers‘ Group 6:30 pm Experienc-ing Benedictine Spirituality (advance registra-tion)

19 12:15 pm Midday Musical Menu 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm Choir

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21 7:30 am Men‘s Prayer Group

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23 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:20 am Choir 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:15 Church School 12:20 Brass Ensemble 6:30 pm Episcopal Youth Connecting 7:00 pm Evensong

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26 11:00 am Books and Beliefs 6:00 Outreach Com-mittee Meeting 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm Choir

27 7:30 pm Episcopal Church Women Board Meeting


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Bread: Lew Clements

Oblation Bearers: Parton Family

Ushers: Pam Boyle, Jean Brann, Becky Breen, Brenda Israel Acolytes: Morgan Milburn, Claire Bickers, Allyson Johnson, MacKenzie Robinson, Sylvia Powell Chimer: Beth Scheper Greeter: Paula Wolfe Altar Guild: 8:00 am Heidi Toelke, Rita Schmitt 10:00 am Audrey Board, Linda Robinson, Mo-na Jo Williams Counters: Robert Edwards, Gary Leach Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Mary Ann Weiss

October 23 Lector: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner 10:00 am Robert Wallace Intercessor: 8:00 am Koren Schrand 10:00 am Susan Gilliam Lay Eucharistic Ministers: 8:00 am Paul Reichardt 10:00 am Mulford Martin, Mary Ann Weiss Bread: Robert Edwards Oblation Bearers: Parton Family Ushers: Arohanui Bender, Mike Bender, Tony Beranek, JoAnn Brown Acolytes: Justin Bullock, Michele Faile, Jayne Bullock, Kendall Kelley, Helen Wharton Chimer: Paula Wolfe Greeter: Mulford Martin Altar Guild: 8:00 am Rita Schmitt, Kim Hope 10:00 am Audrey Board, Linda Robinson, Mona Jo Williams Counters: Jim Kells, Joe O‘Brochta Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Liz Blincoe

October 30 Lector: 8:00 am Koren Schrand 10:00 am Ted Weiss Intercessor: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner 10:00 am Jean Brann Lay Eucharistic Ministers: 8:00 am Ellen Hackman 10:00 am Sally Davidson, David Davidson Bread: Debra Taylor Oblation Bearers: Ellen Garrison Ushers: Frank Dempsey, Keith Johnson, Gary Leach, David Mason Acolytes: Julia Bullock, Heath Parton, Grace Gabbard, Owen Powell, Jayne Bullock Chimer: Greeter: Karl Lietzenmayer Altar Guild: 8:00 am Kim Hope, Koren Schrand 10:00 am Lisa Edwards, Kathy Allnutt, Emily Challis Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Mulford Martin

October 2011 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:20 am Choir 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:15 Church School 12:20 Brass Ensemble 4:00 pm Blessing of Animals 6:30 pm Episcopal Youth Connecting

3 6:00 Worship Team Meeting

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9 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:20 am Choir 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:15 am Church School 12:15 Soup Sunday 6:30 pm Episcopal Youth Connecting

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14 7:30 am Men‘s Prayer Group 7:30 pm Movie Group at Weisses

15 3:00 pm Cooking for Outreach Dinner


17 6:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

18 5:30 pm St. Anne‘s Mothers‘ Group 6:30 pm Experienc-ing Benedictine Spirituality (advance registra-tion)

19 12:15 pm Midday Musical Menu 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm Choir

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23 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:20 am Choir 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:15 Church School 12:20 Brass Ensemble 6:30 pm Episcopal Youth Connecting 7:00 pm Evensong

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26 11:00 am Books and Beliefs 6:00 Outreach Com-mittee Meeting 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm Choir

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Liturgical Notes October 2 Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of St. Asaph (Wales). Diocesan—St. Joseph Mission, Anderson County, John Borders, Deacon-in-Charge. The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Mary Jane and Richard Mulcahey.

Liturgical Notes October 9

Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians

4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14

Prayer Cycles: Anglican— Swaziland (Southern Af-rica). Diocesan— St. Raphael‘s, Lexington, Johnnie Ross, Rector.

Liturgical Notes October 16 Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; I Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of Tasmania (Extra-Provincial, Australia). Diocesan—St. Mark‘s Church, Hazard, M. Coke

McClure, Priest-in-Charge.

The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Laura Francis Dempsey by Frank Dempsey

Liturgical Notes October 23 Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; I Thes-salonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of The Mur-ray (South Australia). Diocesan—Small Church Ministry Consortium and The Network for Pastoral Leadership and Congre-gational Development. The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of the people of Trinity by Don Will and Don Neff.

Liturgical Notes October 30 Joshua 3:7-17; Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Romans 9:1-5; I Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of Toronto

(Ontario, Canada).

Diocesan—St. Mary‘s Church, Chris Arnold, Priest-

in-Charge.

October Birthdays

1- Virginia McCain, Rita Schmitt 3-Nathan Wells 4- Rachel Baglien, Tom Clements, Scott Meacham 8- Jim Gard, Natalie Roenker, Angel Meacham 9- Sophia Gorczyk 10- Robert Speicher 11- Katherine Weiss Abbott, Jessica Wells, Matthew Marlette, Samuel Owen 12- Renee Hyder, Tricia Dorman 15- Sally Davidson, Tristan Lucas 16- Ashley Smarr, Jamison Bullock, David LaPlant

18- Meralyn Taylor 19- Robert McKnight 20- George Gressle, Michele Faile, Tai Schulte 21 – Erin Abbott, Don Sargent 23- Sally Korte, Joe Davidson 24- Norma Jean Terry, Lydia Giska 26- Emily Challis 27- Austin Hyder 28- Erec Reichardt, Maggie Milburn 29- Bonnie Sears 30- Jane Beuttel, Kristen Otten, Jim Kells 31- Patricia Martin, Courtney Anderson

AROUND THE PARISH: Congratulations to Brianna and Gabe Smith with the birth of

their daughter, Olive Amelia… Prayers and sympathy to the Wharton Family with the death

of their Father, Charles .

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Process for the Election of the 7th Bishop of Lexington

Overview of the Process

The Standing Committee (SC), in agreement with recommendations of the Episcopal church, recommends the

formation of two committees to serve for the duration of the process composed of 7-9 members each led by a

Chair or Convenor.

Nominating Committee (NC)

Transition Committee

The Standing Committee recommends the hiring of a Consultant to guide the process. The consultant will

be a person familiar with the process of electing bishops in accordance with proper methods and the Canons of

the Church.

The Standing Committee recommends the call of an Interim Assisting Bishop and is currently interview-

ing available Bishops through a list of names from the Office of Pastoral Development of the House of Bishops.

The Assisting Bishop should be in place by October 1. 2011.

Projected Remaining Timetable

9/22/11 SC notifies Executive Council of proposed committee rosters along with the name of the

Assisting Bishop and related contract

9/30/11-10/01/11 SC hosts a retreat for Nominating and Transition Committees, consultant and chaplain

11/11 /11 Self-study

12/1/11 Distribute diocesan brochure along with a letter inviting nominations of candidates

for 7th Bishop of Lexington

12/15/11 Nominations open

1/1/12 Nominations closed

2/17-18 Diocesan Convention in Lexington

3/1/12 Screening process begins; committee shortens list of nominees to 6-10 persons

3/13/12-3/15/12 NC begins interviews

6/18/12 NC announces list of nominees for 7th Bishop of Lexington

6/19/12 Petition process opens

7/1/12-7/31/12 Petition process closes

8/4/12 Walk-abouts

8/18/12 Electing Convention

10/1/12 New bishop begins tenure (tentative date)

12/15/12 Consecration of the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington

A prayer for the election of a Bishop

Almighty God, giver of every good gift, look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who

shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for your people and

equip us for our ministries, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer

Joe O’Brochta named to Diocesan Nominating Committee Joe O‘Brochta, a first year Vestry member at Trinity, has been selected for the Nominating Commit-tee to elect the 7th Bishop of Lexington. Feel free to congratulate Joe, and hold him and their auspi-cious mission in your prayers.

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Outreach News

John G. Carlisle Elementary School

Last month we featured the new playground project, but the Lunch Buddy program at JGC has become

a highlight in my weeks during the school year. This will be my fourth year of being a Lunch Buddy with a

3rd or 4th grade JGC student. The program involves having lunch with the buddy every week or on a time

available basis, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays are the best days based on other student activities. You

can buy your lunch in the cafeteria or just be there to share the time with him or her. It's fun to sit and talk,

play games or go outside on the playground together. Lunch Buddies are in demand and there are not

enough to go around. Several Trinity parishioners, including Ann Hicks and Mulford Martin, are lunch bud-

dies. The half hour goes fast and before you know it, your buddy has to go to class and smiles when you say,

"I'll see you next week."

Another opportunity to help is the Celebrity Reader program. Jim Gard reads to a Kindergarten class

monthly. There is also a tutoring program. Contact me at [email protected] if you are interested and I‘ll

put you in touch with the liaison at the school.

Linda Tabeling

Saturday Night Community Dinner

Were looking for volunteers for the Saturday Night Community Dinner. Eve-

ry third Saturday, we prepare and serve food for about 150 hungry people at the

First Christian Church on 5th Street in Covington. We meet at 3 p.m. on Satur-

day and—talk about ―loaves and fishes‖—we prepare barbeque chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans with

ham and biscuits. We take it to the church and serve it, finishing up around 7 or 7:30 pm. We are organized

in six teams, so each team cooks and serves twice a year. When we started about nine years ago, there were

only about half the number of needy people. Please come and join us. If you‘re interested, talk to Linda

Tabeling at the email address above.

Winter Coat Drive

This year we‘re collecting coats and sweatshirt jackets for the poor again. For John G. Carlisle Elementary

students, we‘re collecting new or lightly used winter coats or jackets in children‘s sizes. For Bell County High

School, we are collecting hoodies and sweatshirts in large boy‘s, girl‘s, men‘s and women‘s sizes. Bell County

is the school the kids from our sister parish, St. Mary‘s-Middlesboro, attend. Bring the jackets and sweat-

shirts to the Octagon. Of course, money will be accepted to purchase coats. For more information, see Joni

Finnell or call her at 859-341-1799.

Jim Gard

Don’t forget the Bishop Moody Fund which benefits the Cathedral Domain!

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Parish People

Sandy has a gift!!

Now concerning the contributions for the

saints . . . I will send those whom you accredit

by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

I Corinthians 16:1, 3

When I begin to hear the theme of giving in the

church--Stewardship season leading up to the Christ-

mas season--a particular person who spent virtually

an entire career building resources for large, im-

portant community concerns comes to mind: Sandy

Thomson. You could say that ―gifting‖ was his gift to

the community of the State of Ohio and now to us at

Trinity.

Sandy is a native Cincinnatian, a graduate of Wal-

nut Hills High School, Denison University (BA in His-

tory) and Miami University (M. Sc. in Personnel

Counseling). He married Sally Wood Thomson, his

college sweetheart, at Trinity Church in June, 1959.

He followed that quickly with service in the United

States Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander, which

he describes as ―career-defining, giving me an appre-

ciation for quality and proactive leadership.‖ He and

Sally have three children and six grandchildren who

are providing great joy in retirement. Most of the

family church life (three Vestry terms and a Search

Committee) was at St. Mark‘s in Columbus. They

became active Trinity parishioners in 2001, returning

to the church where Sally grew up.

He has spent the bulk of his career in higher educa-

tion, beginning as Assistant Dean of Students at The

Ohio State University, migrating to Development

(fund raising) positions there in the mid-70s. As his

career progressed, he has been a high level Develop-

ment officer at three Medical Centers in the State of

Ohio: Ohio State, Case Western Reserve and the Uni-

versity of Cincinnati, in addition to consulting

with corporations on fund raising. He has held

Sally and Sandy Thomson

board positions with United Way, the Buckeye Boys

Ranch, the Arlington Community Team (fighting sub-

stance abuse) and The Mercantile Library. He is as

proud being a mentor currently to the football team

at Walnut Hills.

Sandwiched in between those high profile positions,

was a three year stint as Director of Development at

the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio where Sandy

opened and equipped a permanent development of-

fice in Columbus to support the stewardship pro-

grams in 82 parishes. Among other responsibilities,

he introduced and installed a model endowment giv-

ing program in six representative parishes.

It is in a similar capacity that Sandy will help with

others in the Trinity parish to establish a permanent

and viable planned gifting program. He believes en-

thusiastically--and has demonstrated in his career--

that there are general innovative ways that an indi-

vidual or a family can consider and, in turn, adopt to

provide resources for a program component at Trini-

ty. The emerging planned gifting team can help initi-

ate, nurture and expedite this process.

God has encouraged Sandy, a person of great expe-

rience and understanding, to help show us how to

give exponentially, in carrying our gifts to the church

and its saints.

Jim Gard

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Mark your calendars! Trinity’s next SOUP SUNDAY will be October 9.

Bring soup, desserts, fruit, bread, etc. to share. Contact Judy Clements

to volunteer to help with setup or cleanup.

Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington, Kentucky

Mission Statement

Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Covington serves a diverse community. We are com-

mitted to the celebration and worship of Jesus Christ in a parish nurtured by education and

fellowship. As Christ’s servants, we strive to share God’s love, and our resources, in the great-

er community.

Website: www.trinitychurchcovky.com E-mail address: [email protected] Office address: 16 Fourth Street, 859-431-1786 or 859-392-2360. FAX. 859-392-2361

The Right Rev. Stacy F. Sauls, Bishop of Lexington The Rev. Nicolette Papanek, Priest The Dr. John Deaver, Director of Music Judy Long, Administrative Assistant Tony Milburn and Mary Ann Weiss, Wardens

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage

Paid

Permit No. 159

Covington, Ky

16 East Fourth Street

Covington Kentucky 41011

Return Service Requested

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Documents

Chimes for October 2011