holy trinity catholic church...2020/03/08 · holy trinity church sherman, connecticut worldwide...
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We are Holy Trinity Catholic community of faith.
We are a diverse and welcoming community of believers in Jesus Christ. We are energized and empowered by Christ’s love, forgiveness and healing.
We strive to experience and make Him known to others through joyful worship, heartfelt prayer, formative education, life giving service and supportive fellowship.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church 15 Route 37 Center Sherman, CT 06784
March 8, 2020 ~ The Second Sunday of Lent
WEEKEND MASSES:
Sat. Vigil 5:00pm, Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am
WEEKDAY MASS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00am
Sacrament OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:15pm or by appointment
OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am until 2pm
BAPTISMS AND WEDDINGS: Please contact the parish office
Pastor
Rev. Richard J. Gemza
Director of Faith Formation
Michele Curnan
Director of Music
Rob Brereton
Parish Office Email
Web Site
www.htrccsherman.org
Office Phone
860-354-1414
Faith Formation Phone
860-355-1483
Readings for the week of March 8, 2020
Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. Ps 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Holy Trinity Church Sherman, Connecticut
Saturday, March 7 5:00pm Armando Dieguez r/b Barbara Palagonia
Sunday, March 8 Second Sunday of Lent
8:30am For the Parishioners of Holy Trinity
11:00am Philip Carruba for health and healing
Monday, March 8
8:00am Justin Joseph Gillotti Tuesday, March 9 8:00am Joseph Gemza, Jr. Wednesday, March 10 No Mass Thursday, March 11
8:00am Francis Lori Friday, March 12 8:00am John Anderson (Health) Saturday, March 13 5:00pm Anna & Ottavio Ramadei r/b Richardson Family
Sunday, March 14 Third Sunday of Lent
8:30am For the Parishioners of Holy Trinity
11:00am Mary Jane Donnelly
Dear Parishioners:
On the second Sunday of Lent every year, we hear the account of Our Lord's Transfiguration which is recorded for us in three of the four Gospels. In each of those Gospels, the Transfiguration follows Our Lord's first prediction of His death and a teaching about the cost of discipleship.
As the events come to a close, the Father's Voice from Heaven affirms Our Lord's identity in a manner reminiscent of the Father's Voice as heard at Our Lord's Baptism in the Jordan. But, here, the appearance of Moses and Elijah on the mountain connects these events with God’s relationship with the Jewish People. Moses and Elijah represent the witness of the (Jewish) Law and the Prophets, respectively, in recognizing Our Lord.
As we continue our own Lenten observances, it is a good time for us to reflect on our own recognition and acceptance of Our Lord and His message.
God bless you,
Fr. Gemza
Pastor’s
Corner
Amos Munch, Caitlin Pallas, Jack Lago, Theresa Pepe, Michael Norel, Jane Smith,
Patricia Boyle, Patricia Repko, Joyce & Bob Kenney, Stephen & Joan Roll, Paula DeSimone, Matthew Hatcher, Alison Thomas, Katie McLaughlin, Kim D’Esposito, Sylvia Bunyon, William Jayne, Carol Gershkowitz, Ruth Byrnes, Brenda Mitchell, Philip Carrubba and all of their caregivers. The men and women in the Armed Forces, their families and loved ones, and all who protect us. May they be shielded from danger. Rachel Berger, Corey Celik, Mark Francis Erhardt, Jayden Hicks, Katie Hogan, Megan Meenan, Brendan McGrath and Jonathan Seeger.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Second Sunday of Lent March 8, 2020
HOLY TRINITY OFFERTORY
Weekend 2/29-3/1………$2,690.00
Monthly ………………….$1,344.00
Thank you for your continued support.
Class Schedules
Confirmation Classes
Classes begin at 9:15am until 10:45am
March classes…………..3/8
Retreat at Holy Family 3/15, 2-6pm
1-4 grades
Classes begin at 9:45am until 10:45am
March classes………3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
3rd Grade Mass is Sunday, March
29th at 11am.
5,6,7 grades
Last Teaching Mass is Sunday,
March 29th at 11am
Holy Trinity Church Sherman, Connecticut
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
Psychology has taught us a great deal about family dynamics and how we have come to be the person we find ourselves to be. We are comprised of such a mixed bag of blessings and obstacles with their graced moments and sinful ones. Think back on the journey of your life and how the many different and varied choices that you made influenced the direction your life. If you didn’t go on that first date with your spouse, who would be beside you today? If you chose to be in one place rather than another, what would have happened to the course your life has taken? We are on such a wonderful, exciting journey. What is most incredible and awesome is that we are not alone! God is with us. He inspires, heals, opens doors, and calls us every moment of our lives. The very life we have is due only to Him.
We can all sit down and list adjectives describing who we are. One may find him or herself more artistic than another or quicker with wit. We have unique gifts and talents and have the great gift of free will, which we treasure. Our histories come with more baggage for some and less hurdles for others, but we all have to find our way through the path we are on. However, have you ever given much thought to who you really are? That question has more merit than may at first appear.
We know ourselves as we live out our earthly journey. But do we know our heavenly self? What we know here is only one small part of who God has made us to be. The disciples really thought they knew Jesus until they went up the mountain. We also may think we know our true selves, too. We know that in eternal life we shall not only see God, but become like Him. Who will you be? What surprise do you think God has for you?
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Prayerful
When my children were younger, they could make me laugh and sometimes cry. I would have conversations about animals, nature, outer space, and so many amazing things in life. I would play with them one day and then work to bandage a boo-boo the next. There were so many dynamics to our relationship. However, one aspect was my favorite. It was when one of them would snuggle up next to me on the couch silently, often leading to sleep. There was no better feeling, and I didn’t want to move for anything. It is crazy to think of all the things we would do together, and my favorite was when we essentially were doing nothing.
Do you think God desires a portion of you? Without a doubt, He wants all of you: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Walking with Him daily is so important, and we can never become the disciples and stewards we need to be without a deepening relationship. Yet, prayer is not just talking and listening. It is also being. We sometimes seek to communicate so much and do so many things that we forget the value of stewardship of presence. The giving of ourselves completely to another often requires us to simply be with that person. We feel their presence. We rest in their being. No words are needed because words would destroy the moment. This is what we are called to in a relationship with God. This is good stewardship because it is about giving of our very presence to God and receiving strength from that resting in Him. Sometimes, all we need is to snuggle up to our God on the couch.
Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
©LPi
The Second Sunday of Lent March 8, 2020
Holy Trinity Church Sherman, Connecticut
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
"Rise, and do not be afraid." Let us not be afraid to live out our Sacrament of Marriage to the fullest. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Mar 27-29, 2020 in Latham, NY and Jul 10-12, 2020 in East Windsor, CT. For more information, call Pat & Mary Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.
LENTEN CENTERING PRAYER
Our Holy Trinity Centering Prayer group will gather in the chapel at the church on Wednesday evening, March 18th from 7:30-8:45. The Trappist monk, Fr. Thomas Keating tells us, “We may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words. But this is only one expression…Prayer is the opening of mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. Through grace we open our awareness to God whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than choosing—closer than consciousness itself.” Those new to Contemplative Prayer are most welcome. Come to open yourself to experience God’s transforming Loving Presence deep within . All are welcome.
EASTER BASKETS FOR SENIORS IN SHERMAN Once again Hungerford Place with the help of Holy Trinity Church will be making baskets for the seniors in Sherman. The Hungerford Place has been established for over thirty years in Sherman. When there is a crisis in your family and you may not be able to purchase groceries due to an overdue bill, this is the time you can reach out to Father Gemza, Sherman Church or Social Services and request a food card. Two Representatives from both local churches volunteer their time preparing food baskets at Easter and Thanksgiving from the many generous food and monetary donations. The funds are received thru Sherman Church care of The Hungerford Place. Baskets will be created for 10 seniors this year. We would appreciate a donation of one of the following: Sweet potatoes Potatoes Carrots Some kind of green veggie Clementines Applesauce Pineapple (cannned only) Bag of dried peas for pea soup A box of brownie mix or dessert mix Fresh veggies are preferred as long as they can be delivered the Sunday before Easter. Hungerford Place will provide a small ham. Donations of small hams will also be accepted. We thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Denise DePalma, Chairman The Hungerford Place
The Second Sunday of Lent March 8, 2020
Sharing the Gospel In today's Gospel reading, Jesus showed his closest friends - Peter, James, and John -what heaven would be like. Jesus' friends were amazed to see Moses and Elijah talking to Jesus. Moses and Elijah had gone to heaven hundreds of years before this day. Then Peter, James and John heard God's voice from the cloud. Jesus, their friend and teacher, was God's Son. They fell down in fear. You might, too, if you were there.
Prayer Dear God, thank you for showing Jesus' friends what heaven would be like.
Mission for the Week
If you could see Jesus in heaven today, what would you talk about? What would you ask him?