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2926 Beaver Avenue  Des Moines, IA  50310  515.255.3162www.holytrinitydm.org      www.htschool.org 

Parish email:  parishoffice@holytrinitydm.org   School email:  holytrinity@htschool.org 

“Faith is the realization of what is hoped

for and evidence of things not seen.”

- Hebrews 11:1

W E E K L Y T H O U G H T S JULY 31 & AUGUST 7 , 2016

Please remember the faithful departed…

Barbara Ann Kratky Mother of parishioner

Laurie (Matt) Dore

Therese L. Patterson

Mother of parishioner Byron (Ann) Patterson

… God grant them eternal rest.

Holy Trinity Summer

Garage Sale

Thursday, August 4th - 9AM to 5 PM, Friday, August 5th - 9AM to 5 PM,

Saturday, August 6th - 9 AM to 12 PM

You may drop off items for donation in the school gym beginning Sunday, July 31st after 10:30 am Mass, and

9 am - 5 pm Monday, August 1st & Tuesday, August 2nd.

Items will not be accepted after 5 PM Tuesday, August 2nd. Please … NO fax machines, printers, keyboards, TVs, VCRs, cassette tapes,

magazines, textbooks or baby cribs.

They will be setting up all day Sunday, July 31st through Tuesday, August 2nd. It takes many hours and many hands to get everything ready. If you can help all or part of the day, it would

be greatly appreciated. There are many jobs, large and small. This is a great way to earn service hours required for Holy Trinity Confirmation and Dowling Graduation.

Please join us as we celebrate

Deacon Tom Bradley's

10th Anniversary of Diaconate Ordination

Sunday, August 21st with Coffee & Donuts immediately following both Masses in the Parish Hall.

July 31, 2016 Reading I: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Responsorial Psalm: 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17 Reading II: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

Image: Taken from Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, The Wedding Feast at Cana, c. 1530

F A I T H Q U E S T I O N S ?

Question for Children: What is the most important thing in your life? Question for Youth: It is easy to get self-centered and greedy. What do you have in your life that is unnecessary? In your life, what keeps you close to God? What distracts you from your relationship with God? Question for Adults: What wisdom do you pull out of this reading to help you set priorities in your life?

S P I R I T U A L I T Y O F T H E R E A D I N G S

In Vain, in Vain The word “vanity” has come to mean “excessive belief in your own abilities or your attractiveness to others.” But the original meaning of the word, the one that makes sense of the First Reading, was “empty or valueless.” “In vain” comes closer to the meaning.

So when Qoheleth, the presumed author of the First Reading, says, “Vanity of vanities! All things are vanity," he means that everything we do is in vain. This is like a statement of despair. Likely he would be diagnosed today with depression.

Truth is, human beings are fashioned in such a way that we can open up to the source and summit of all love, God.

At the bottom of our hearts, maybe you or I would be tempted to say the same thing. When the beer commercials tell us “it doesn’t get any better than this,” illustrating people as they drink way too much, always having great smiles on their faces, we have to wonder if maybe there is something more to live for than this.

So let us ask whether the First Reading is correct, that our lives are truly “in vain.”

That reading gives a dark answer.

What profit comes to man from all the toil and anxiety of heart with which he has labored under the sun? All his days sorrow and grief are their occupation; even at night his mind is not at rest.

Do you recognize this state?

Is your life is devoted to riches or looking good? Are you one of those who is dedicated to “the bottom line,” to fighting for wealth so you will have something to live for? Qoheleth says you seek these things in vain. Maybe you should listen to him. Maybe you should stop ignoring the poor, for instance.

Look at the Gospel. There Jesus says, succinctly, that your life cannot consist of possessions even though you may have them. He tells the famous parable about a

very rich man who produces a huge harvest one year and is busy tearing down his barns to build still larger ones. He wants to hoard more.

Maybe that is the reasonable way to live! We can see the same thing all through the Americanized cultures. We construct flashier buildings in our cities even while drugs and poverty beset our very lives. We say that values are unnecessary. We use other people to get what we want. Just like the man in Jesus’ story. Just like what Qoheleth calls “vanity.”

This particular rich man got a nasty surprise as he decided to eat, drink and be merry. God said to him,

“You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?” Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves.

“You fool!” Could this word be said of you or me? Whether we are rich or poor, are we trying to hoard what we have? Are we being children of God or children of mammon?

Truth is, human beings are fashioned in such a way that we can open up to the source and summit of all love, God. This is the one thing that makes life worth living. If we cannot see over the piles of possessions we have (or wish we had), our honors and gains are in vain.

If death were on its way to you this very night, what would God say to you?

Fr. John Foley, S. J. of the Center for Liturgy

F A I T H Q U E S T I O N S ?

Question for Children: Jesus tells us to always be ready to hear him. What are some ways that he speaks to us?

Question for Youth: If Jesus were to knock on your door today and give you a report card on your life as His disciple, what grade would you get? Where would be your areas for improvement?

Question for Adults: On a daily basis, what are some ways to keep yourself “ready for God to act?” How do you pay attention to God’s often-less-than-obvious actions?

S P I R I T U A L I T Y O F T H E R E A D I N G S

Trust

August 7, 2016 Reading I: Wisdom 18:6-9 Responsorial Psalm: 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 Reading II: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12 Gospel: Luke 12:32-48 or 12:35-40

Trust is a lot more difficult these days. Did you see the National Conventions? The elections are coming. What’s more, terrorists could be waiting around just around the corner. Trust today can seem foolish.

Yet human bonding is entirely dependent on trust.

In the USA we develop substitutes for trust and for human bonding. We overwork, overeat, live for parties, invent formulas such as “quality time” to fit family and children into our loaded schedules, and in the Western world we simply drop a husband or wife who no longer please us, and we go get another one.

Can these be a foundation for human bonding?

There is a wonderful example of trust in the Second Reading. It talks about the risky deeds that God asked from Abraham: travel to a land he did not know, pass through great deserts and villages full of strangers, dwell in temporary shelters all the way, and most difficult of all, believe that Sarah would at last conceive and give birth, even though, as scripture says, their old age made them “as good as dead.”

And it got worse, not better. God ordered Abraham to make a bloody sacrifice of this promised son born to their aged selves. Kill him.

Let us take a closer look at the virtue of trust.

God had already promised that Abraham and Sarah would have “descendants as numerous as the sands on the seashore.” Therefore the question before Abraham was not one about obedience, as is often thought, but whether to trust in God. Could God’s promise come true even if Abraham went through with the sacrifice?

God ordered Abraham to make a bloody sacrifice of this promised son born to their aged selves.

Sunday’s First Reading says what he decided. Abraham “thought that the one who had made the promise was trustworthy.” He could take this terrible action because

he believed in God’s fidelity. Maybe God would raise this son from the dead!

How would you or I have responded? Wouldn’t we say it was time to cancel this trust stuff and save whatever we can of our family?

Yes, but notice: trust consists of more than just a generally sunny attitude. Trust means believing in someone. It means remembering the love residing in that person, remembering the promises, the pacts made in fidelity. It means taking the risk.

Can you or I wait in some kind of trust? Abraham did. Perhaps he was being trained by God to rely on God’s word. The Israelites were waiting, looking ahead to the coming of a Messiah in a future age. Jesus worried about God’s abandoning him as he was being crucified. Yes, he trusted, even though he was filled with the raw human fear that God had might have rejected him (“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” [Mt 27:46]).

But God had been with him even in the hardest patches of life, the ones when no one could see much evidence of him. Human bonding is always subject to doubt. If we are lucky, we discern and pray and forgive, and then give it another try. All of us remain “strangers and aliens on earth” (Second Reading), and we long for someone to trust. We long to be able to trust.

Think about it. Can we open our hearts to God and let Jesus’ own trust be ours?

Fr. John Foley, S. J. of the Center for Liturgy

Image: Caravaggio, The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1598, detail

KNIGHTS AUGUST MEETING CANCELLED The August 4th Knights of Columbus Meeting has been cancelled. If you have any questions, contact Allan Kramer at 515-491-4787.

PATCH UPDATE – FURNITURE NEEDED The mother with 2 young girls that has been living in the PATCH apartment since December 21 has been doing well with her full-time job and is going to take over the lease on the apartment effective Aug 1. We'll need to get items to furnish a new apartment for a new family that will be identified by the shelter. If you have household items that you would be willing to donate to PATCH, please email Molly Pigneri at htpatch@gmail.com or call 277-4212.

Game on Goaley Trivia Night Game on Goaley Trivia Night will raise needed funds for cancer research and support the Goaley family. Sign up as an individual, family or team for a fun night of trivia on Thursday, August 11 at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Des Moines, 5:30-11 p.m. Be part of one of the best social events this summer…fun for adults/college kids/young adults, professional trivia DJ, food/drink,...all to help a great cause! Register early to guarantee your spot – just $30 per person/$300 per table. Contact Geri Boesen, 494-9016, Susie Flood or Marcie Coleman if interested.

Celtic Music Concert Special 25th Anniversary concert featuring the best singing group to come out of Ireland. The High Kings will be performing at Hoyt Sherman Place on August 12 at 8 pm. Tickets are 25.00 in advance and 30.00 the day of the show and are available at our Parish office.

Please join us as we celebrate with the best that Ireland has to offer.

Vans Needed for DM Catholic Worker DM Catholic Worker needs two new (old) vans. Our community relies on our vans to pick up donations, especially food donations. If you have a van you would like to donate, please contact: Frank Cordaro, 515 282 478, frank.cordaro@gmail.com, DMCW http://dmcatholicworker.org

Thank You HT for the Food Pantry Donations Thank you to Holy Trinity Parish for the March gift of $430 and 76 food items. The money and items were distributed to the DMARC Emergency Food Pantry.

The next Food Pantry weekend is Aug. 20-21.

P A R I S H & D I O C E S A N N O T E S

PICK UP YOUR DISHES: The funeral dinner committee would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that has sent salads, cakes, and volunteered to help prepare and serve our dinners. Also, if you have a dish to pick up in the kitchen, please do so this week. Great Part-time Job Opportunity at HT! Holy Trinity Nutrition Services is looking for an energetic individual interested in being part of our school nutrition services team for the 2016-17 school year. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Previous experience in school food service or equivalent preferred, but not required. Qualified applicants need to be a self starter, work independently, able to physically work in a standing position for prolonged periods and walk much of the time during the day, able to work in warm and cold surroundings and able to lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Please direct questions to Donna Reeder, Nutrition Services Director at dreeder@htschool.org.

Faith Journey Catechetical Institute Are you a Catholic who wants to grow deeper into relationship with Christ and His Church? Do you want to learn more about the story of Christ’s love for you and how you can return that love? Do you want to be strengthened in your understanding of our Church’s teachings? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the Catechetical Institute is for you! Please contact John Huynh at jhuynh@dmdiocese.org or 515-237-5006 to begin your faith journey into the heart of our faith. More information can also be found atwww.facebook.com/FaithJourneyIA or http://www.dmdiocese.org/about-catechetical-institute.cfm

Job Opportunity Coordinator of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation St. Catherine of Siena is seeking Coordinator of Campus Ministry and Faith Formation who will be responsible primarily for Campus Ministry at the Newman Center for our students and also coordinate Religious Ed and Adult Faith Formation programs. Must be a practicing Catholic with at least BA in related studies and experience in related work or volunteer. This full-time position offers flexible hours and competitive compensation. Please send cover letter and resume by August 12, 2016 to: The Office Manager, St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center, 1150 28th St., Des Moines IA 50131 office@stcatherinedrake.org

Popsicles with the Principals! Please join us Tuesday, August 16th 5-7 pm.

We will meet on the playground for a popsicle and a “meet and greet” as we ring in the new school year. In order to be able to meet with

everyone, we will stagger times as follows:

5:30 - 6:15 pm - Preschool through second grade 6:15 - 7:00 pm - Third through eighth grades

The above times are suggested to avoid long lines for popsicles and meeting Ms. Roethler.

Please come at the time that works best for your family.

We want to extend the invitation to the parish and community members as well...come join us!

S A I N T O F T H E W E E K J U L Y 3 1 , 2 0 1 6

Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious, 1568-1591

Aloysius was the oldest son and heir of the Marquis Ferrante of Castiglione who was in the service of Philip II of Spain. His father wished to see Aloysius become a military officer, but Aloysius had another idea in mind.

At about the age of seven, Aloysius had a spiritual awakening and began his day with regular prayers, including the Office of Mary

and the Psalms. At nine, he was sent to Florence to be educated. By the time he was eleven, Aloysius was teaching the catechism to poor children and fasting three days a week as well as practicing other austerities.

After reading a book about the Jesuits’ experiences in the missions of India, Aloysius decided to enter the Society of Jesus. His father strongly objected to his decision and enlisted the aid of eminent churchmen and noblemen to persuade Aloysius to pursue a more “normal” career. After a four-year struggle, his father relented and Aloysius joined the Jesuits in Rome in 1585.

During his studies at the Jesuit seminary in Milan, Aloysius undertook different spiritual practices. Under his spiritual advisor, St. Robert Bellermine, he was obliged to eat more than he previously had, to take exercise with his fellow seminarians, and to pray only at the appointed times. Because of his frail health, Aloysius was called to Rome and took his vows there in 1587.

Several years later, a plague struck Rome. The Jesuits, in response, opened a hospital to care for the victims. Together with the other Jesuits, Aloysius performed personal services for the patients, nursing them, washing them and making their beds. Aloysius, already in frail health, caught the affliction himself. He became so weak that he could scarcely get up from his bed, yet he continued his daily devotions. Within three months, after receiving the last rites

from St. Robert Bellermine, Aloysius Gonzaga died at the age of 23 on June 21, 1591.

Aloysius Gonzaga was canonized in 1726. He was declared protector of young students by Pope Benedict XIII, and patron of Catholic youth by Pope Pius XI. We honor this saint on June 21 by a memorial.

Aloysius' message today: Aloysius chose the path he wanted to follow very early in his life and he let nothing deter him from it. In today’s world, there is much to distract us from the goals we have set for ourselves. We should try to emulate Aloysius and persevere until we reach our own goals.

Do you let yourself become distracted from your goals? Say a prayer to St. Aloysius asking his help in staying on track.

Respect Life Corner

“Unfortunately, what is thrown away is not only food and

dispensable objects, but often human beings themselves, who are discarded as ‘unnecessary.’ For example, it is frightful even

to think there are children, victims of abortion, who will

never see the light of day; children being used as soldiers,

abused and killed in armed conflicts; and children being

bought and sold in that terrible form of modern slavery which is

human trafficking, which is a crime against humanity.”

- Pope Francis

www.holytrinityrespectlife.com

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S A I N T O F T H E W E E K A U G U S T 7 , 2 0 1 6

Monica, Mother and Widow, 332-387

Jesus spoke to his disciples of persistence in prayer (Lk 11:5-10). This saint’s l ife d e m o n s t r a t e d t h e effectiveness of following that advice. She provides a model for parents whose children have drifted away from their family values and their Church.

Monica was born in Tagaste, North Africa and raised a Christian by her parents. A part of her upbringing by a strict family retainer was to

abstain from drinking anything between meals. When she was old enough to marry, her parents arranged a marriage with Patricius, a pagan who was also from Tagaste. Patricius was described as a man with good qualities, but having a raging temper and inclined to dissoluteness. This was only the first of the crosses which Monica had to bear however. Her mother-in-law, a quarrelsome woman, lived with them, as well. Though the early years of her marriage were a trial, Monica persisted in prayer for her husband and mother-in-law; eventually, they were converted to Christianity.

Monica and Patricius had three children, the oldest of whom became St. Augustine. Augustine showed much promise from his earliest days and his parents gave him the best education possible. But while he became a catechumen at an early age, Augustine drifted away from Christianity during his school years. About two years after the death of her husband, Monica was crushed to learn that he had taken up a life of immorality, and was caught up in the Manichaen heresy.

When Augustine returned to Tagaste to teach, she at first refused to let him into her house. But a vision caused her to relent when a voice told her to dry her tears, “Your son is with you.” Monica had wit as well. When told of her vision, her son responded that they could well be together if she would give up her faith. Her astute response was “He did not say that I was with you; he said that you were with me.” Augustine later wrote that he regarded this as a watershed moment in his life though it was still several years before his conversion.

Monica continued to pray and fast for her son’s spiritual health. She sought help from her priests and bishop whom she hoped could convince Augustine of his error. They

recognized that such argument would have no effect on him in his state of mind. Her bishop sent her away gently with the words, “Go now, I beg of you; it is not possible that a son of so many tears should perish.”

Augustine’s time was not yet at hand, however. He decided to move to Rome to teach when he was twenty-nine, and Monica decided to follow him there. But by the time Monica reached Rome, her son had already moved on to Milan. In that city, Augustine fell under the influence of the bishop, St. Ambrose. When Monica finally arrived in Milan, he could announce to her that he no longer believed in the Manichaen heresy. Though this delighted Monica, he reminded her that he was not yet a Christian. She responded with patience that he would be before she died.

Monica also fell under the strong influence of St. Ambrose. When the bishop was in the midst of confronting the Arian Catholics, he was added to her prayers. Monica deferred to Ambrose’s judgment on most matters, something that Augustine suspected would never happen with another bishop. When she found the rules on fasting in Milan and Rome different and confusing, Ambrose gave her the advice which has been shortened to “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

Monica’s prayers for Augustine were finally answered when he was baptized by St. Ambrose at the Easter Vigil in 387. Augustine, who earlier had been living with a mistress and had fathered a son, declared that, henceforth, he would live a celibate life. Together with his mother and son, Augustine made plans to return to North Africa. Monica, though apparently in good health, knew that she would not return to her home. She spoke of her death and told Augustine, “Son, nothing in this world now affords me delight; all my hopes for this world have been fulfilled. All I wished to live for was that I might see you a Catholic and a child of heaven. God has granted me more than this.” A few days later, Monica became ill and shortly after that, died.

St. Monica is the patron of mothers and for those seeking perseverance in prayer. A memorial honors this saint on August 27.

Monica's message today: Monica provides a stunning example of the power of prayer. While it took several years before all of her prayers were answered, she died a happy woman, knowing that God had granted her wishes. We too can trust that God hears and answers all of our prayers, even though the response may not come exactly when we would like it to come or in exactly the way we would like.

When you are having difficulty in your prayer, ask St. Monica to intercede on your behalf that you might receive the grace to persevere in prayer.

P A R I S H A N D S C H O O L C A L E N D A R

SUNDAY 07/31

MONDAY 08/01

TUESDAY 08/02

WEDNESDAY 08/03

THURSDAY 08/04

FRIDAY 08/05

SATURDAY 08/06

HT School

Faith Formation

RE

Adult Faith Formation

Adoration 2:00-10:00 pm

Sunday Readings Groups 7:30 am

Misc. Garage Sale Drop Off after 10:30 am Mass

Garage Sale Drop Off

9 am - 5 pm

Garage Sale Drop Off

9 am - 5 pm

Garage Sale 9 am - 5 pm

NO K of C

Meeting

Garage Sale 9 am - 5 pm

Garage Sale 9 am - Noon

Financial Blessings Ending Week of July 3, 2016

Yearly goal (July 16-June 17) $1,019,700 Weekly offertory collected $7,401 Year to date offering $7,401

CH - Church

6N, 6H, 7R, 7P, 8W, 8G Classrooms DC - Day

Chapel Gym -

Gymnasium K - Kitchen MC - Media

Center PO - Parish

Office Conference

Room SR - Social

Room SL - Staff Lounge

Mass and Liturgy Schedule and Intentions

Sunday, July 31st 8:30 am Mass John Stetcher

10:30 am Mass Mary Green Monday, August 1st 8:00 am Mass Communion Service Tuesday, August 2nd 8:00 am Mass For the Parish Wednesday, August 3rd 8:30 am Mass Roger Dial Thursday, August 4th 8:00 am Mass Joyce Hutchison Friday, August 5th 8:00 am Mass Mary Scott Saturday, August 6th 4:30 pm Mass Monica Jean Waters

†Give the spiritual gift of a Mass.

Offer it for the soul of a loved one or someone special in your life. Contact the Parish Office at 255-3162 to schedule a mass intention

Liturgical Ministers and Altar Servers

Saturday, August 6th at 4:30 pm

Altar Server St. Benedict Team Lectors Deanne McLaughlin Lorraine Risely EMHC Team 1 Cantors Eric Sharp Organist/Pianist Janice Weast Sunday, August 7th at 8:30 am

Altar Server St. John the Baptist

Lectors Mark McAndrews Tom Henderson EMHC Team 1 Children’s Liturgy Team F Cantor Molly Carroll Organist/Pianist Janice Weast

Sunday, August 7th at 10:30 am

Altar Server St. Lawrence Team Lectors Rich Puhl Marsha Szymczuk EMHC Team 4 Children’s Liturgy Team 6 Musical Coordinator Jim Shutt

Parish Office Summer Hours 8 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

School Office Open 8 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

P A R I S H A N D S C H O O L C A L E N D A R

SUNDAY 08/07

MONDAY 08/08

TUESDAY 08/09

WEDNESDAY08/10

THURSDAY 08/11

FRIDAY 08/12

SATURDAY 08/13

HT School

Faith Formation

RE

Adult Faith Formation

Sunday Readings Groups 7:30 am

Misc. Adoration 2:00-10:00 pm

CH - Church

6N, 6H, 7R, 7P, 8W, 8G Classrooms DC - Day

Chapel Gym -

Gymnasium K - Kitchen MC - Media

Center PO - Parish

Office Conference

Room SR - Social

Room SL - Staff Lounge

Mass and Liturgy Schedule and Intentions

Sunday, August 7th 8:30 am Mass For the Parish

10:30 am Mass Don & Mary Frueh Monday, August 8th 8:00 am Mass Communion Service Tuesday, August 9th 8:00 am Mass Philomena Cibula Wednesday, August 10th 8:30 am Mass Mary Green Thursday, August 11th 8:00 am Mass Barbara Ann Kratky Friday, August 12th 8:00 am Mass Delos Swanson Saturday, August 13th 4:30 pm Mass David Michael Stehl

†Give the spiritual gift of a Mass. Offer it for the soul of a loved one or someone special in your life.

Contact the Parish Office at 255-3162 to schedule a mass intention

Liturgical Ministers and Altar Servers

Saturday, August 13th at 4:30 pm

Altar Server St. Catherine Team Lectors Dave Bunkers Cindy Shaw EMHC Team 2 Cantors Barbara Cortesio Organist/Pianist Janice Weast Sunday, August 14th at 8:30 am

Altar Server St. Rose Team

Lectors Doug Gross Linda Brice EMHC Team 2 Children’s Liturgy Team A Cantor Jacob Fross Organist/Pianist Janice Weast

Sunday, August 14th at 10:30 am

Altar Server St. Maria Team Lectors Danielle Dolphin Tom Green EMHC Team 1 Children’s Liturgy Team 1 Musical Coordinator Jim Shutt

Parish Office Summer Hours 8 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

Financial Blessings Ending Week of July 10, 2016

Yearly goal (July 16-June 17) $1,019,700 Weekly offertory collected $28,685 Year to date offering $36,086

School Office Open 8 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH 

Rev. Michael A. Amadeo, Pastor 

2926 Beaver Ave  

Des Moines, Iowa 50310  

PARISH OFFICE      

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm  

(515) 255‐3162 ext. 1128  

SCHOOL OFFICE 

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm  

(515) 255‐3162 ext. 1116 

Fax: (515) 255‐1381  

RELIGIOUS FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 

(515) 255‐3162 ext. 1124  

For a Staff Directory, Calendar, or a List of Ministries 

and Groups, please go to www.holytrinitydm.org  

PARISH REGISTRATION 

Registration  forms  are  available  in  the  pews,  at  the 

Parish Office or call 255‐3162 ext. 1128.   

SCHOOL REGISTRATION 

Contact Melissa Heller  at  255‐3162    ext.  1115  or  email 

mheller@htschool.org  

MASS TIMES 

Weekend 

Saturday: 4:30 pm 

Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am 

Weekdays 

Monday: 8:00 am‐ Communion Service 

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:00 am  

Wednesday: 8:30 am‐All School Mass 

Adoration 

Thursday: 2:00 pm‐10:00 pm 

Reconciliation 

Saturday: 3:00 pm  

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION  

Baptism:  Class is held once a month on a Monday at 

7:00 pm.  Contact the Parish Office to register.  

Matrimony:   Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months 

prior to the wedding date.  

RCIA: The Rite of Christian  Initiation of Adults  (RCIA) 

is  the  process  adults  go  through  to  come  into  full 

communion  with  the  Catholic  Church.,  contact  Jim 

Wilwerding at 771‐1847 or jimw@holytrinitydm.org  

FACILITIES SCHEDULING & RENTAL 

Parishioners  may  call  Andy  Negrete  at  255‐3162  ext. 

1129 for more information.  

PASTORAL CARE 

Anointing of the Sick:  Contact the Parish Office at  

255‐3162.  

Communion  to  the Sick:  If you are aware of  someone 

who is homebound or in the hospital or nursing home 

and would like to receive communion, contact Sandy at 

255‐3162 ext. 2202.  

Prayer Chain:  In  the event of a crisis or serious  illness 

of  a  family  member  or  friend,  your  party  will  be 

included  (with  their permission)  through a phone  tree 

of parishioners who offer prayers daily.   

BULLETIN ARTICLES 

Submit no later than noon, Friday (10 days before date of 

Sunday bulletin).  Email: parishoffice@holytrinitydm.org 

Articles will be subject to edit and available space. 

Advertisers of the Week:

To advertise your business, please contact Andy Negrete in the Parish

Office 255-3162 ext. 1129 or andyn@holytrinitydm.org

P A R I S H C O N T A C T S