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COMMUNICATING: HOW IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT
Communicating with one an-other is essential to our life as Christians. We demonstrate our radical and life-changing hospitali-ty – the kind of hospitality Jesus demonstrated – when we listen with an open heart and mind.
Any communications profes-sional will tell you how you com-municate is as important, perhaps even more important, than what you communicate. The language that we use, the expressions on our face, our physical gestures and postures, how closely we stand or sit to the person with whom we communicate are critical to how our message is received. As Chris-tians, however, we look to scrip-ture to tell and show us how Chris-tians communicate.
The first example that comes to mind is how we should think. I take this to mean this is the way our minds and hearts need to be before we open our lips. ―Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, what-ever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is an-ything worthy or praise, think about these things.‖ The Greek word translated here as ―think‖ may also be translated as ―take ac-count of.‖ This gives even more depth to the idea of having one’s mind and heart prepared before speaking. The writer of Philippians in a previous verse has also indi-cated ―taking account‖ of these things is having the mind of Christ.
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The Philippians writer goes on to tell us ways to act. ―Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.‖ So communicating is about more than simply ―thinking rightly‖ but also about ―doing rightly.‖ We follow Christ in doing as well as thinking.
Direct communication is anoth-er way in which scripture has ad-vice to give us. ―If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone.‖ There are two important things to remember here. The first is to go directly to the person with whom one has a complaint. The second is that this passage about what to do is fol-lowed by Jesus telling Peter he must forgive ―Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times‖ or even ―seventy times sev-en.‖ Jesus wants us to communi-cate directly, and to forgive repeat-edly. This is very different from telling everyone else that someone has wounded us. This means speaking directly and lovingly to the person who hurt or misunder-stood us.
Communication that is based in scripture is loving and faithful, and varies in style depending on the person or person we wish to reach.
Jesus communicated differently depending on with whom he com-municated. Some times Jesus’ words are harsh, yet the love that undergirds his words is always there if we will but look and listen. This is the Christ whom we follow; the Christ who leads us on to love and faithfulness in his name, and in all the ways by word and action we communicate the Good News in Jesus Christ at Trinity.
Blessings!
Nicolette+
In this Issue:
Rector Reflection p.1
Communications p.2,3
St. Paul’s Outreach p.3
Midday Menu & Evensong p.4
Forum Special p.4
Babies & the Church p.5
Calendar and Lay Sched. P.6,7
Liturgical Notes & B’days p.8
People-Jim Swearingen p.9
Vacation Bible School p.10
Announcements p.11
Third Issue, May 2011
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COMMUNICATING YOUR
MESSAGE
The Communications Commission surveyed and
studied Trinity’s announcements more than a year
ago. The results were some greatly enhanced ways to
communicate with one another and outside the par-
ish. You are reading one of those ways right now in
the new, improved Chimes. This Week at Trinity in
the worship bulletin is another result.
One of the things the Communications Commis-
sion discovered was that people at Trinity both like
and dislike church service announcements in about
equal proportions. It might help to know that all
churches wrestle with this, and there probably is no
perfect way to do announcements. Instead, it is most
helpful to focus on the outcome: What do we want to
achieve with our announcements?
The outcomes most talked about were:
Getting the word out
Getting people to participate
Giving results
Thanking people
The other thing to keep in mind is that the majority
of first-time visitors find announcements to be exclu-
sive, rather than inclusive. Visitors are often not sure
to whom the announcements are directed. This is the
biggest reason to make announcements about things
everyone can participate in or needs to know about.
This would be things such as Education, Outreach
Projects, Social Activities and other events that the
entire parish can attend.
Particular groups that meet regularly can com-
municate directly to their members. The best way to
recruit new group members is by asking new church
members if they would like to attend the group and
―try it on.‖
Announcements can be part of an effective commu-
nication plan, but there are many other ways to com-
municate that will reach more people, and even the
groups we particularly want to target. Remember that
announcements only reach the people who are at
church the Sunday we make the announcements.
What about those who are not there? See the
―announcement‖ article on page 11.
Getting the word out
Who needs to know about what is happening? Eve-
ryone at Trinity? A particular segment: males, fe-
males, teens, parents? What age are the people?
How do the people we want to reach like to receive
their news: Article in The Chimes, This Week at Trini-
ty (if they are in church that Sunday), telephone call,
note in the mail, email, message the website has been
updated, text message, Facebook®, Twitter®? If it’s
technology-related, there are members on the Com-
munications Commission who can help set up an
email group, or help with other ways to communicate.
Tips: Tailor communications to the group you
want to reach, and choose multiple ways of
communicating. Pay attention to deadlines
and when people will receive the news.
Getting people to participate
Who can participate? If it is something directed at
certain individuals or a particular group, you will
want to invite people individually or in a direct way
that reaches the people you want to invite. In what
way(s) can people participate? Make it easy for peo-
ple. If they have to bring something, give them a list,
or a bag, or a box. Be specific. Give them a deadline.
Is this something for which you can develop or ob-
tain a list of possible participants? For example, if you
want to reach young parents, the new photo directory
is a great tool for getting names and phone numbers
for parents. After all, they are pictured with their kids!
Is it a group your priest knows about? For example,
if you want to reach newly-married couples, your
priest may be able to tell you about their talents and
interests. Is it people or a person who has a particular
gift? Ask around. Ask people you don’t know or hardly
know.
Tip: Remember the best way is to ask an indi-
vidual. Ask and keep asking. Be bold and
brave because even people who say “no” are
flattered to be asked and may participate later
or participate in something else.
Giving results
Is it something everyone at Trinity has participated
in? By all means tell people what has been accom-
plished. How about an article for The Chimes?
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Speak to the editor about it. Your story may generate
even more interest for the next time! An announce-
ment is fine when the announcement is clear about
when the event happened, what was accomplished
and why.
Tip: Multiple ways to talk about results gener-
ate more interest next time. Choose different
channels to communicate results to each
group that participated as appropriate.
Thanking people
See above about giving results. How about being
old-fashioned and writing thank-you notes to those
who helped make the event a success? Or emails? Or a
text message?
Tip: The more ways you can thank people, the
better results you’ll get the next time you need
them. Thanking is just like asking: Done glob-
ally, okay; done in a group, good; done indi-
vidually, best!
And speaking of thanks, we owe great debts of grati-
tude for The Chimes rebirth to Communication Com-
mission members, Mary Ann Weiss, John Wolfe,
Chris Kelley, Jim Swearingen, Greg Gemeinhardt and
Diane Gabbard, along with Judy Long, Deborah
Turner, John Deaver and Audrey Board.
Nicolette Papanek and Jim Gard
News from St. Paul’s
Food Pantry
Saint Paul’s Food Pantry, a minis-
try of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
in Newport, celebrated its second
anniversary on April 15, 2011.
Since inception it has distributed
over 120,000 pounds of food to
more than 10,000 individuals re-
siding in Newport, Bellevue, Wilder
and Southgate, Kentucky. Addi-
tionally Saint Paul’s has hosted the
FreeStore FoodBank’s Mobile Pan-
try, distributing 10,000 pounds of
food each to Pendleton County and
Owen County, serving 200 families
in each county.
The FreeStore FoodBank
Hunger Walk, held on Memori-
al Day, is their biggest fund raiser
of the year. Last year, with the help
of all the donors and participants,
St. Paul’s Food Pantry was able to
raise more than half of its annual
budget. Each month, the Food
Pantry continues to serve new
guests in the pantry. Most of these
individuals have never needed or
asked for assistance before.
Please consider a donation in the
name of Saint Paul’s Food Pantry
or join in the fun at the Hunger
Walk on Memorial Day. All dona-
tions and entry fees go directly to
Saint Paul’s Food Pantry. Your
support is greatly appreciated!
Brochures/sign-up forms will be on
the table in the hall at Trinity, or
you can sign up online at
www.frestorefoodbank.org. In ei-
ther case, please be sure to desig-
nate St. Paul’s Newport as the or-
ganization you are supporting. If
you would like to support St. Paul’s
Food Panty but are not able to join
in on the walk, you can sign up to
sponsor Barbara Baglien or one of
the other Trinity parishioners who
will be walking on Memorial Day.
Another volunteer opportunity is a
new project sponsored by the Free-
Store FoodBank called The Giv-
ing Field. This is a garden locat-
ed in Melbourne on Route 8 in
Campbell County. To add more
fresh produce to the general offer-
ing, all of the produce will be do-
nated to local soup kitchens and
pantries in Northern Kentucky
Volunteer opportunities will in-
clude planting, harvesting and gar-
den maintenance. Two acres will
be used this year, but ultimately
there are 27 acres that will be
used. This is all coordinated by the
Free Store Food Bank as is the
scheduling for the volun-
teers. Forms will be available on
the table in the hall at Trinity, or
you can also obtain a form online.
When the form is complete, fax it
to the number listed and you will
be contacted by the FSFB as to
when and what volunteer opportu-
nities are available. Again, be sure
to designate St. Paul’s Food Pantry
as the organization you are sup-
porting.
If you have any questions about
either of these opportunities, please
contact Barbara Baglien. Trinity
supports St. Paul’s Food Pantry in
many ways—monetary assistance,
the food drive held in March, the
volunteers from Trinity who help at
the Food Pantry each month, and
by supporting the Hunger Walk.
Barbara Baglien
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MIDDAY MUSICAL MENU: The final Midday Musical Menu concert of
this season will feature a program titled ―A Window on the Past: Music for Young Ladies
in Antebellum America‖ on Wednesday, May 18 at 12:15 P.M. The program consists of
piano duets performed by Jewel A. Smith, Adjunct Professor of Musicology at University
of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music, and Tami Morris, Adjunct Professor of
Piano and Accompanying at Xavier University, in period costumes.
Thanks are in order to Elise Hyder and John Deaver for the beautiful March concert,
which included a world premiere; also to Gay Smith, Jim Smith, Linda Tabeling, Aro-
hanui Bender, Mike Bender, Frank Dempsey, Mary Austin, Dennis Kelley, Don Neff, Don
Will, Judy Clements, Audrey Board and Richard Putthoff for the delicious luncheon.
Evensong Service on Sunday, May 15, at 7:00 P.M. will feature Benjamin Britten’s festival cantata
for mixed chorus and organ, Rejoice in the Lamb. Britten wrote the cantata in 1943 for the fiftieth anniversary
of St. Matthew’s Church, Northampton, England, a parish whose vicar, the Rev. Walter Hussey, had also com-
missioned a Madonna and Child from sculptor Henry Moore. The text is by the eighteenth-century poet
Christopher Smart, who annually won the Seatonian Prize of Cambridge University for a poem on a religious
subject from 1750 to 1755. His circle of friends included Samuel Johnson, Burney, Garrick, and Hogarth.
From 1756 to the end of his life, he was in and out of asylums as well as debtor prisons. Britten’s text is taken
from Jubilate Agno written between 1758 and 1763. In Jubilate Agno, Smart found evidence of the glory of
God in Old Testament stories such as Nimrod (Genesis 10:8-9), Ishmael (Genesis 16 & 17), Balaam (Numbers
22:5-24:5), Daniel (Daniel 6:10-28), Ithamar (1 Chronicles 24:1-6), and Jakim (1 Chronicles 24:12), as well as
in musical instruments, flowers in nature, his cat Jeoffrey, and even a valiant mouse who is willing to lay down
his life for his mate. Organist for the Britten will be Shi-Ae Park, Assistant Organist at Christ Church Cathe-
dral, Lexington, and a doctoral student at CCM. Wine and Cheese in the May Room will follow this meditative
service. John Deaver
May Special Forum
Parish Hospitality Awareness Gathering
Please join the Adult Forum on May 15, 2011 in the May Room after the 10 a.m. service. Learn why it is so
important that everyone in the parish extends hospitality to visitors and newcomers. Practice what to do or
say when someone you don’t recognize sits next to you at church.
Remember, when we make the decision to extend hospitality to another in the name of Christ, we enter in-
to a sacred relationship where God is present.
For those that would like to become more involved with newcomers, a mentoring program is currently un-
der development and is looking for mentors.
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WHY YOUR PRIEST NEEDS TO
KNOW ABOUT BABIES
We have a long-standing tradition about babies in
the Episcopal Church that goes farther back than
our own existence as a church. In the ancient Jew-
ish tradition, a woman was considered ―unclean‖
after childbirth because of the blood involved in the
delivery. Once the mother was safely delivered and
there was no more issue of blood, a cleansing rite
welcomed the mother back into the worshiping
community.
In Christianity this rite evolved into what was called
―the churching of women‖ and was still in The Book
of Common Prayer as late as 1928. From there, we
began to recognize that childbirth is part of our nat-
ural life cycle and there is no ―uncleanness‖ associ-
ated with birth. We looked for ways to welcome a
newly born child into the worshiping community.
Seeking a way to acknowledge the blessing of a safe
delivery and a new life (or lives, if a multiple birth!),
we came to what you find on Page 439 of the Prayer
Book. This rite also includes the adoption of a child,
thus giving the blessing of the church to two of the
ways we become a parent.
The Service of Thanksgiving for the Birth (or Adop-
tion) of a Child, is designed to take place during the
principal service on Sunday. This service may be
adapted and shortened to take place in the hospital
or home shortly after the child is born or brought
home for adoption. One of my most tender times as
a priest was a brief adoption service for a family
who had traveled to another state to adopt their
child. They planned a public Thanksgiving in their
own Episcopal parish at home, but wanted to cele-
brate their new child in the place they received him.
They called the nearest Episcopal Church. The par-
ents, their small daughter, who had waited more
than four years ―For God to bring me a brother,‖
and our church office staff of three, were the
―congregation‖ gathered to celebrate God’s blessing!
So let us know your approximate due date, and des-
ignate someone to call the priest when you have a
baby. We’ll make arrangements to be at the hospital
or visit you at home and welcome your baby into
God’s grace-filled and loving community. Baptism is
next, but welcoming comes first, and we are here to
welcome and celebrate God’s presence and blessing
in your life.
One other important thing: St. Anne’s Moms’ Group
needs to know too. They will arrange a couple of
meals for your family once the baby is born. Of
course, if you call your priest, one phone call does it
all: the priest will call the St. Anne’s coordinator
and you’ll receive a call about meal arrangements.
St. Anne’s is there to welcome and celebrate with
you and their wonderful ministry will help you feed
that house full of family when the baby comes
home. St. Anne's also provides emotional support
and encouragement for moms at 7 p.m. on the se-
cond Tuesday of each month with fellowship, snacks
and Bible study.
The church provides for times of sorrow as well.
There are rites and prayers for a miscarriage, a still-
born child, for the loss of a child at full term, for
those suffering the after effects of an abortion, and
the varied ways in which women, men and family
members can be affected by these events. The Epis-
copal Church is here for you. Call your priest when
in joy and sorrow, celebration and mourning.
Nicolette+
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May 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
9:30 am Children’s
Choir
11:15 am Church
School
12:15 pm Soup
Sunday
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
2 3 4 7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 pm Choir
Rehearsal
5
Garden Mart
Set Up
6 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
Garden 9:00 am to
8:00 pm
7
Mart 9:00 am to
1:00 pm
8 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
9:30 am Children’s
Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
9 5:30 pm
Nurture Mtg
7:00 Vestry
10 7:00 pm
Daughters of the
King
7:00 pm St. Anne’s
Mothers’ Group
11 7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 pm Choir
Rehearsal
12 7:00 pm
ECW Bunko
Party
13 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
14
15 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School
12:00 Noon
Chimes Deadline
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
7:00 pm
Evensong
16 6:00 pm
Dinner and Prayer
Shawl Ministry
17 6:30 pm
Experiencing
Benedictine
Spirituality
(advance registra-
tion)
18 12:15 pm
Midday Musical
Menu
7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 Choir Re-
hearsal
19 7:00 pm ECW
Board Meeting
20 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm CCM
Organ Recital*
21 3:00 pm
Cooking for Out-
reach Dinner
22 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School & Heifer
Celebration
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
23 24 7:00 pm
Daughters of
the King
25 11:00 am
Books and Beliefs
7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 Choir Re-
hearsal
26 27 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
28
29 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School
6:30 pm EYC*
30
Memorial Day Office Closed
31
* H.E. — Holy Eucharist
* EYC — Episcopal Youth Community
* ECW— Episcopal Church Women
* CCM— College Conservatory of Music
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May 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
9:30 am Children’s
Choir
11:15 am Church
School
12:15 pm Soup
Sunday
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
2 3 4 7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 pm Choir
Rehearsal
5
Garden Mart
Set Up
6 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
Garden 9:00 am to
8:00 pm
7
Mart 9:00 am to
1:00 pm
8 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
9:30 am Children’s
Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
9 5:30 pm
Nurture Mtg
7:00 Vestry
10 7:00 pm
Daughters of the
King
7:00 pm St. Anne’s
Mothers’ Group
11 7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 pm Choir
Rehearsal
12 7:00 pm
ECW Bunko
Party
13 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
14
15 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School
12:00 Noon
Chimes Deadline
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
7:00 pm
Evensong
16 6:00 pm
Dinner and Prayer
Shawl Ministry
17 6:30 pm
Experiencing
Benedictine
Spirituality
(advance registra-
tion)
18 12:15 pm
Midday Musical
Menu
7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 Choir Re-
hearsal
19 7:00 pm ECW
Board Meeting
20 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
7:00 pm CCM
Organ Recital*
21 3:00 pm
Cooking for Out-
reach Dinner
22 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School & Heifer
Celebration
12:25 pm Brass
Ensemble
6:30 pm EYC*
23 24 7:00 pm
Daughters of
the King
25 11:00 am
Books and Beliefs
7:00 pm H.E.
7:30 Choir Re-
hearsal
26 27 7:30 am
Men’s Prayer
28
29 8:00 am H.E*
9:20 am Choir
10:00 am H.E.*
11:15 am Church
School
6:30 pm EYC*
30
Memorial Day Office Closed
31
Lay Ministers Schedule
May 1
Lector: 8:00 am Cathy Barwell
10:00 am Lisa Stevenson
Intercessor: 8:00 am Koren Schrand
10:00 am Richard Stevenson Lay Eucharistic Minister: 8:00 am Paul Reichardt 10:00 am Diane Gabbard, Gary Gabbard Bread: Mark Herrick
Oblation Bearers: Karen Vannasdall,
Bonnie Sears
Ushers: Pat Mohney, Gary Leach, Ted Weiss,
Rob Speicher
Acolytes: Morgan Milburn, Julia Bullock,
Sylvia Powell, Emily Russ, Jayne Bullock
Chimer: Anita Carmack
Greeter: Joni Finnell
Altar Guild: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner, Heidi Toelke 10:00 am Audrey Board, Linda Robinson, Mona Jo Williams Counters: Brenda Israel, Sylvia Jordan
May 8
Lector: 8:00 am Paul Reichardt
10:00 am Robert Wallace
Intercessor: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner
10:00 am Judy Clements Lay Eucharistic Minister: 8:00 am Ellen Hackman 10:00 am Emily Challis, Lew Clements Bread: Sally Davidson
Oblation Bearers: Johnson Family
Ushers: Mark Herrick, Gay Smith, Mulford Martin, Debra Taylor Acolytes: Zach Robinson, Owen Powell, Ally-son Johnson, Helen Wharton, Mackenzie
Robinson
Chimer: Austin Hyder
Greeter: Jim Gard
Altar Guild:
8:00 am Heidi Toelke, Rita Schmitt 10:00 am Audrey Board, Linda Robinson, Mona Jo Williams Counters: Robert Edwards, Gary Leach
May 15
Lector: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner
10:00 am Susan Gilliam
Intercessor: 8:00 am Koren Schrand
10:00 am John West Lay Eucharistic Minister:
8:00 am Paul Reichardt
10:00 am Frank Dempsey, Sylvia Jordan
Bread: Peggy Lietzenmayer
Oblation Bearers: Mitchell Family
Ushers: Linda Fogle, JoAnn Brown, Tony Beranek, Jim Adams
Acolytes: Natalie Roenker, Claire Bickers, Kendall Kelley, Grace Gabbard, Sophia
Montello
Chimer: Paula Wolfe
Greeter: Karl Lietzenmayer
Altar Guild: 8:00 am Rita Schmitt, Kim Hope
10:00 am Marilyn Noll, Amy Kelley
Counters: Jim Kells, Joe O’Brochta
May 22 Lector: 8:00 am Koren Schrand
10:00 am Arohanui Bender
Intercessor: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner
10:00 am Mike Bender Lay Eucharistic Minister: 8:00 am Ellen Hackman 10:00 am John Lucas, Bonnie Lucas Bread: Paula Wolfe
Oblation Bearers: Mohney Family
Ushers: Joe Creaghead, Ellen Creaghead,
Karen Vannasdall, Larry Vannasdall Acolytes: Michele Faile, Heath Parton, Sylvia Powell, Jayne Bullock, Julia Bullock
Chimer: Jim Adams
Greeter: Paula Wolfe
Altar Guild:
8:00 am Kim Hope, Koren Schrand
10:00 am Marilyn Noll, Amy Kelley
Counters:
May 29
Lector: 8:00 am Amy Heilbronner
10:00 am Don Eggerth
Intercessor: 8:00 am Koren Schrand 10:00 am Cynthia Walker Lay Eucharistic Minister: 8:00 am Paul Reichardt 10:00 am Jean Brann, Randy Railey
Bread: Pam Boyle
Oblation Bearers: Steve and Marsha DeWitt
Ushers: Greg Gemeinhardt, John Bickers, Carolyn Kells, Jim Kells
Acolytes: Justin Bullock, Sophia Montello, Grace Gabbard, Allyson Johnson,
Helen Wharton
Chimer: Kristen Cirulli
Greeter: Liz Blincoe
Altar Guild: 8:00 am Koren Schrand, Amy Heilbronner 10:00 am Dorothy Taylor, Audrey Board Counters: Don Will, Ellen Hackman
* H.E. — Holy Eucharist
* EYC — Episcopal Youth Community
* ECW— Episcopal Church Women
* CCM— College Conservatory of Music
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Jessica Otten Cappell, Amanda Otten, Eric Otten, Keith Johnson, Elizabeth Noll, Gail Kruempelman, Don Neff, Charles Smedley, Lucas Finley, William Reilly, Stephen McMurtry, Joey Wells, Derek Hoxby,
Beth Scheper, Mulford Martin, Bill McKim, Josh Mitchell
May 8-Brent Beuttel, Katheryn Grayson
May 10-Andrew Piaskowy
May 11-Elliot Jordan, joe Halovanic, Camille McMurtry
May 12-Melissa Davis, Lori Haliburton, Alexander Tienda, Larry Mescher, Jacob Dedeker
May 13-Jack Challis, Peggy Lietzenmayer, Karl Schmitt
May 14-Rodney Hill
May 15-Larry Kraft, Brian Bickers
May 16-Genna Hill
May 17-Diane Mohney, Andrew Finley
May 18-Sitisha Korte
May 19-A’Marie Kees, Susan Gilliam, Casey Barwell, John Otten
May 22-Sophia Wells
May 23-Kathryn Lindeman
May 25-Katie Dale, Jennifer Hoyt
May 26-Bobbie Jean Traub, Irma Beuttel, Meredith Terry, Barbara Rudin
May 28-Ralph Wolff, Erin Halovanic, Kyle Mullaney
May 29-Debra Taylor, Anna Claire Schilling
May Birthdays
Liturgical Notes May 1
Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; I Peter 1:3-9;
John 20:19-31
Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of The New
Guinea Islands (Papua New Guinea).
Diocesan: The Church of the Ascension, Mt. Sterling,
Cynthia Duffus, Priest-in-Charge.
Liturgical Notes May 8
Ezekiel Acts 2: 14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17;
I Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35
Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of Newcaslte (New South Wales, Australia). Diocesan: University of the South, William S. Staf-ford , Dean.
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Allen W. Brown by JoAnn Brown.
Liturgical Notes May 15
Acts 2 42-47; Psalm 23; I Peter 2:19-25; John 10:-10 Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of North Carolina. Diocesan—Trinity Church, Danville, Philip Haug, Interim Rector.
Liturgical Notes May 22 Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; I Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of North Ar-gentina (South America). Diocesan—St. John’s Church, Versailles David Per-kins, Interim Rector. The altar flowers are givn to the glory of God and in memory of Howard, Dorothy and Roger Habig by Kathye Habig Nippert.
Liturgical Notes May 29 Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; I Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 Prayer Cycles: Anglican—The Diocese of Northern Michigan. Diocesan—St. Martha’s, Lexington, Timothy Fleck, Rector.
AROUND THE PARISH: Prayers and Sympathy to Lois and Larry Mescher with the death of Lois’ sister
Tekla Kerlin… Prayers and Sympathy to Gary Austin with the death of his brother Ross… Prayers and sym-
pathy to Kathy Allnutt and her family with the death of her husband, Charles…Prayers and sympathy to the
Vogelsang family with the death of Anne Vogelsang...Congratulations to Bryan and Jessica Wells with the
birth of Addison Leigh...Congratulations to Lydia and Anthony Giska with the birth of Enzo Noll-Giska.
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People in the Parish
Since much of this edition of The Chimes is
dedicated to the topic of effective communica-
tions, Jim Swearingen is appropriately this
month’s celebrated ―parish person.‖ Jim has
clearly been at the heart of many of the new
ways Trinity Church is being presented visually
and graphically, within and without the parish.
And what an impressively fitting back-
ground. Jim completed a degree in Industrial
Design at from the University of Cincinnati’s
Design, Art, Architecture and Planning College.
His first job was with Kenner Products, known
to most of us parents as the legendary toy com-
pany, working on products such as PlayDoh
and Spirograph. As a Senior Designer in 1976,
he was the first person given a look at the script
for the upcoming blockbuster movie, Star
Wars. Working closely with George Lucas and
the team now known as Industrial Light and
Magic, he became the lead designer for what
was to become one of the most collected and
widely known toy lines ever.
At Kenner and later at Hasbro Toys he worked
on a variety of girl toy lines including Strawber-
ry Shortcake, Jem, Moon Dreamers and Maxie.
He formed his own consulting partnership in
1992 and worked with major manufacturers
like Hasbro, Irwin Toys, and Thermos. He
closed the partnership in 2009, but continues
to do creative work and develop toy concepts.
He is also involved with a not-for-profit called
Partners for a Cure Foundation, Inc., assisting
in the design and manufacture of a doll for
moms going through chemotherapy. Money
raised from the sale of these dolls is given to
families dealing with cancer treatment for ex-
penses not covered by insurance. Check out the
website at www.kimmiecares.com.
Jim grew up in the Episcopal Church in Cleve-
land. He and his partner, Emery Schmidt, were
invited to Trinity
by David Wolff
and Rob Dorward
about seven or
eight years ago,
and were warmly
welcomed. The
parish and its
open spirit stuck.
For the past three
years, Jim has
served as co-chair
of the Nurture and Parish Growth Commission,
whose purpose is to meet and greet new mem-
bers and help integrate them into the parish
community. The commission’s projects include
Newcomer Receptions and the annual Red
Door Rally.
More recently, Jim has transitioned into the
Communications Commission and has used his
graphic design talent to create the new visible
face of Trinity. This transformation began with
the church website and has developed into a
cohesive design with a fresh, contemporary
logo incorporated into print communications
around the church (e.g., the bulletin, This Week
at Trinity and The Chimes). Jim explains that
―the design is intended to build on the tradition
of Trinity while reflecting our moving forward.‖
The new Directory and the Festal Service bulle-
tins are also Jim’s handiwork.
Jim’s efforts to infuse meaningful communica-
tions into parish life have carried over into the
dedicated, thoughtful work of the Nominating
Committee, seeking new leadership to guide
the parish forward. Jim designed the engaging
poster which notes progress in our selection
journey. From his work on popular culture
icons to his work in our community, we are tru-
ly blessed to have Jim at Trinity.
Jim Gard
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HAVE A HEART, SUPPORT THE GARDEN MART BY
Marking your calendars, Friday, May 6, 2011 (9 am to 8 pm) and Sat-urday, May 7 (9 am to 1 pm)
Inviting your friends (email, personal invitation, flyers)
And by
SIGNING UP T0 VOLUNTEER AND HAVING FUN WITH US!
Carolyn Kells 859-384-1911
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If want to use Church announcements as one way of communicating your message, here are some tips.
The microphone can be moved. Pull it down to your height and speak directly into the microphone.
Face forward when you speak. It’s tempting to look at the people on the organ or transept side of the church, but when you turn toward them, the microphone doesn’t pick up your voice and neither the people in the transept nor the nave hear you. If you want to look and smile at people, only do it when you have stopped talking. Then face the microphone again to speak.
Speak slowly. The acoustic at Trinity is excellent, but it takes people a moment to focus on what you are saying. If you think you are speaking too slowly, then your rate of speech is right for those listening.
Begin your announcement by saying who you are and what organization you represent. Make sure you use the full name of the organization so visitors and new members know who you mean.
Give the particulars: the WHO, WHAT, WHY, WHEN and WHERE.
Refer people to other places they can find the information. For example: ―More information can be found on our website. The web address is listed on the back of your bulletin and you can search for ―Food Pantry‖ to find the article.‖
Need some coaching? There are people at Trinity who have expertise in public speaking who can help you.
Save the Date for the Parish Picnic
June 12, 2011 (rain or shine)
President’s Park in Edgewood
Jefferson Shelter
Trinity Church will provide the meat, buns and utensils.
Parishioners should bring a dish to share and drinks for themselves.
Julie Wharton
Attention Remke biggs shoppers !!!
Trinity's Episcopal Church Women (ECW) has joined the upgraded Caring Neighbor Gift
Card Program at Remke biggs.
Here's how it works: Before paying for groceries, tell the cashier how much you want to load
on your card. You can load your card with cash, credit and debit card. Then buy your grocer-
ies with the newly loaded gift card. Every time you load your card, the ECW will get 4 per-
cent of that amount.
If you would like to participate, Ann Hicks has gift cards. Call 859-341-6788, e-mail
[email protected] or see her in church.
Please note: This replaces Remke's old program of awarding 2 percent of purchases made by
preferred customers who selected the ECW as their beneficiary.
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Just so you don’t forget! Trinity Church hosts the annual Garden
Mart on Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday May 7,
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
16 East Fourth Street
Covington Kentucky 41011
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
Paid
Permit No. 159
Covington, Ky
Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington, Kentucky
Mission Statement
Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Covington serves a diverse community. We are committed to the celebra-tion 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 greater 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
Dr. John Deaver, Director of Music
Judy Long, Administrative Assistant
Tony Milburn and Mary Ann Weiss, Wardens
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