to Jim Woodworth for his gift in memory of Jinny and family.

Books and Brown Bag will meet next on Monday, October 8th, at 12 noon
in the Undercroft. The next three books to be discussed this year are
Jim and Casper Go to Church, by Jim Henderson (October 8);
The Hauerwas Reader, by Stanley Hauerwas (November 12 and December 10);
What Paul Meant, by Gary Wills (January 14).
We look forward to seeing everyone who is interested.

The full minutes of the SEPTEMBER VESTRY MEETING are available from the Church office.

On Sunday, October 7th, please bring your beloved pets for a blessing at noon in the Holy Trinity’s courtyard. Invite your friends to bring their pets, too!

Would you like to serve others on Sundays as an acolyte, altar guild member, coffee host/hostess, Eucharistic minister, greeter, lector, usher? If so, please contact Jackie in the office and Karen. We welcome new folk! Thanks!

Please plan to be with us on Sunday, October 28th, for the ministry/programs part of Holy Trinity’s Annual Program Meeting. Bring a finger-food to share after the 10:30 a.m. service while we hear chair people speak of what’s happening in the life of our Holy Trinity community.

Let’s celebrate God’s blessings among us

As always, thank you for your continued generous support of the pantry. We really need dishwashing detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, body wash. No time or energy to shop? Just give Geoff or Judith some cash or a check made out to Holy T with “pantry” on the memo line and we’ll do the shopping for you.—Geoff and Judith

This question has been posed to me by a number of people since I’ve been at Holy Trinity. We become Episcopalians officially by being confirmed or received in the church. Bishops confirm and receive. On Pentecost, May 11th, 2008, Bishop Breidenthal will be with us at Holy Trinity to celebrate Pentecost and confirm or receive anyone who is interested and ready. I will be leading gatherings for the preparation of any of you who may be interested.

Sometimes we call the gatherings “inquirers’ classes,” because they are for those who wish to inquire about the Episcopal Church, its history, identity, tradition, etc. Even if you have already been confirmed or don’t think you want to be confirmed but want to know more about our church, please tell me of your interest! I also strongly encourage those interested to attend Adult Forum, especially September 30th–October 21st (Anglican Identity) and December 2–23 (Anglican Spirituality), both facilitated by Peter Williams and Cleve Callison. This should be a relaxed, fun, and informative exploration for all of us who “inquire.”

--Karen

On Sunday, October 28  , the topic for the Adult Forum will be the MDGs or Millenium Development Goals. Ariel Miller, Director of Episcopal Community Services Foundation (ECSF), will be the featured speaker. Please join us from 9:15–10:15 a.m. to greet Ariel and learn about the MDGs.

I'd like to report on the success of the Finance Committee's effort to raise $24,000 in a short time so that we can pay off the balance of our loan. As of Sept. 20th the parish had received contributions totaling $8880, so after less than three weeks, we've reached more than one-third of our goal. All funds received will be applied promptly to the remaining principal balance of the loan. This is a great accomplishment in a short time. Thanks to all who responded so promptly and generously to the appeal for funds. If the parish community continues to respond in a similar fashion, we will meet our goal and pay off the loan completely! Thanks be to God!

--Yours, Jim Michael
Finance Committee

This question has been posed to me by a number of people since I’ve been at Holy Trinity. We become Episcopalians officially by being confirmed or received in the church. Bishops confirm and receive. On Pentecost, May 11th, 2008, Bishop Breidenthal will be with us at Holy Trinity to celebrate Pentecost and confirm or receive anyone who is interested and ready. I will be leading gatherings for the preparation of any of you who may be interested.

Sometimes we call the gatherings “inquirers’ classes,” because they are for those who wish to inquire about the Episcopal Church, its history, identity, tradition, etc. Even if you have already been confirmed or don’t think you want to be confirmed but want to know more about our church, please tell me of your interest! I also strongly encourage those interested to attend Adult Forum, especially September 30th–October 21st (Anglican Identity) and December 2–23 (Anglican Spirituality), both facilitated by Peter Williams and Cleve Callison. This should be a relaxed, fun, and informative exploration for all of us who “inquire.”

--Karen

Beginning on September 30th, Adult Forum will present a 4-week series examining what it means to be a member of the Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church, and Holy Trinity parish. We’ll present historical information about the development of the Anglican Communion from its English roots, history in America, and worldwide growth. We’ll also reflect on how we see our own identity at this time and place as the Communion faces some of the greatest challenges in its history. Adult Forum meets Sundays at 9:15; a nursery is available.

Suggested reading: “Anglicanism: A Very Short Introduction” by Mark Chapman (Oxford University Press, paper)
Coordinators: Cleve Callison and Peter Williams

Sep. 30: The Church of England and Anglicanism
            From the beginnings through the 16th-century break with Rome; cross-currents of Protestantism and Catholicism, tradition and renewal through the centuries.
            Presenter: Peter Williams
Oct. 7: How do you understand your Anglican identity?
            Interactive session with participants reflect on how they became Episcopalians; discussion of what the church is (and perhaps more importantly) is not.
            Presenters: Cleve Callison and Karen Burnard
Oct. 14: The Episcopal Church in America
            How the Anglican tradition developed in a land without a monarch.
            Presenter: Peter Williams
Oct. 21: The Anglican Communion in the 21st century
            Doctrinal and cultural divisions threaten the very unity of the Anglican community. But what is the nature of that unity? Can it be preserved? Will it? Should it?
            Presenters: Cleve Callison and Karen Burnard

“...that virtuous mediocrity which our Church observes between the meretricious gaudiness of the Church of Rome and the squalid sluttery of fanatic conventicles”

--Simon Patrick (1626-1707), bishop of Ely

Anita and Michael Dohn are physicians serving as missionaries with La Iglesia Episcopal Dominicana through the South American Missionary Society. They live along the southern coast in San Pedro de Macorís in the Dominican Republic.
E-mail: < DohnFamily(at)sams-usa.org >

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Our last note was about how uncomfortable I felt examining burn wounds by the flame of a single candle, leaning close to a mattress under a mosquito net.

I did not write that we knew all the children who had been in that house fire. They were regular and active attendees at the “Bible story-handicraft-sandwich & juice” activity that we ran weekly for about two years in that neighborhood.

The little girl’s burns are healing without complications, so far. ¡Gracias a Dios!

Her 13-year-old brother had been taken to Santo Domingo with extensive burns. He died within a week. He told his mother that, although he did not want to die, he knew Jesus and would be with Jesus. He reassured her that she should not be worried for him and that everything would be fine. He told her that she should keep a strong faith.

He died with tranquility. His parting testimony touched everyone who knew him in that barrio.

                            Keep praying, Anita

On October 14th we will solicit the congregation for donations to this worthwhile fund. In 2007 the UTO has been able to fund 104 applications totaling $2,439,342. Unfortunately, this is only a fraction of the 202 requests totaling $8,141,477 which were received. Perhaps next year there will be more funds received and fewer people disappointed. Please help by adding coins to your blue box each day and prayers of thanks.

Just a reminder that everything on the Sharing Shelf goes to the new Choice Pantry, and things for our own Community Dinner pantry (which as you know are non-food items) go in the box so marked. Items especially appropriate for the Sharing Shelf include the following:

pasta and pasta sauce
cereal
peanut butter
canned main dishes (chili, ravioli, stew, etc.)
canned fruit and veggies
canned meat and fish

It is also appropriate to put non-food items on the sharing shelf for the Choice Pantry, including cleaning products, personal care items, laundry detergent.

It is always helpful to double-check the expiration date on food items before putting them on the Sharing Shelf, as apparently out-dated items arrive at the Pantry with surprising frequency!

They’re in!

By the midnight Sept. 15th deadline, ECSF had received 48 grant proposals from 37 congregations across the diocese to aid community ministries in 2008. Sister Episcopal churches are requesting small sums to leverage the time and treasure they are putting in themselves, often at great sacrifice. You probably know several of these projects first hand: think of His Place dinners at St. John’s Columbus; the Interfaith Hospitality Network in Xenia; St. James Pantry in Piqua. We’ve got several first-time requests for creative new ministries, like the diabetes screening and health education offered at by All Saints Portsmouth during the Loaves and Fishes dinner.

Please pray for the Saints Like You who are bringing hope and help to beleaguered neighbors in God’s name. And please donate to ECSF. We’re your own diocesan charity, created to support the community ministries of Episcopal congregations right here in Southern Ohio. If every Episcopal household gives just $15, we could fully fund this year’s requests! You can send a check to

ECSF c/o Diocese of Southern Ohio
412 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

or give online at <www.ecsfsouthernohio.org>. All gifts are tax-deductible.

In a recent meeting of the Social Justice Commission we compiled a list of the tasks and accomplishments of the SJC since its inception in January 2006, and we were surprised by the number and variety of items on this list. We decided to share it with the members of Holy T. to make you aware of those things we have done and to elicit your suggestions and comments regarding the future work of the SJC.

Tasks/Accomplishments of SJC:
• Presentation to SJC by League of Women Voters of Oxford  of report on Affordable Housing in Oxford.
• Distribution to Congregation of League of Women Voters report on Affordable Housing in Oxford.
• Let Justice Roll Campaign ... Collection of signatures for Ballot Initiative.
• Adult Forum Speaker ... Katy Heins in support of Let Justice Roll Campaign.
• Efforts in support of Choice Food Pantry including submitting a grant application to Diocese.
• Adult Forum Speaker ... Sherry L. Neal, Immigration Lawyer
• Adult Forum Speaker ...Immigration. Speaker unable to attend due to snow. Informal discussion of immigration by members of Parish.
• Movie Night ... An Inconvenient Truth
• Workshop on Global Warming/Climate Change with Sister Paula Gonzales.

Our next meeting is Thursday, October 11 at 12:00 noon
in the Old rectory. New members are welcome!

The Members of the Social Justice Commission:
Chris Taylor, Phil Macklin, Barbara McKinstry, Judy Shaw, Dick Lodge, Jane Strippel, Rev. Karen Burnard, Stephanie Novak, Mila Ganeva, Susan Fortney-Harlan

Please submit names for inclusion in the November 4th bulletin
to the office by November 1st.
Include your name in case there is a question about spelling and/or pronunciation. Thank you!

1 Glenn Julian
3 Sally Southard, Rosamond Mandell
4 John Callison
14 Dorothy Dahoda
16 Elizabeth Demske
17 Elaine Brandner, Lila Greer
18 Kathleen Carels, Jane Strippel
19 Peter Macklin
21 Bob Pruden, Carrie Galsworthy
28 John Harlan, Erik Younce
29 Bill Miller
31 Bill Hanscomb

4 Bill & Bessie Miller
18 Elizabeth & Chris Taylor
26 Mike and Cathy McVey

The Triad is published monthly by

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
25 E. Walnut Street
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(513)523-7559; fax (513) 523-8086
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The Rev. Karen Burnard, Rector
Susan Kay, Senior Warden
Karl Schilling, Junior Warden
Frank Jordan, Organist
Wiliam Bausano, Choir Director
Steve Elliott, Treasurer
Ruth Lindsey, Clerk of the Vestry

Jackie Engelhard, Parish Secretary (htoffice-AT-woh.rr.com)

Vestry:

Al Lindsey
Gary Martin
Lila Mason
Mike McVey
Neil Poppendeck
Judy Shaw
Rob Thomas
Diana Uhlman
Eleanore Vail

Newly elected: Barbara Hamilton, Glenn Julian, and Oliver Mogga

Robert Benson, Acolyte Coordinator
Frank Jordan, Organist
William Bausano, Choir Director
Steven Elliott, Treasurer
Jackie Engelhard, Parish Secretary

--, Christian Education Director

Pre-school (ages 3-6) Church School:
Barbara Hamilton, Anita Atkinson

Elementary (age 7-8th Grade):
Susan Fortney Harlan, Parker Moore, Kathy McCabe, Mila Ganeva

High School Youth Group:
tba

Panama Experience:
Anita Atkinson

Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, editor
(comments and corrections welcome at 513-523-6235, at the Church office and thomasrj-at-muohio.edu [address altered to foil spammers)

Deadline for October: September 20