The Family Meal. Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Our Mission

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1 The Family Meal I ve said many times that creating a family and raising children is the toughest job in the world. Parents are heros. One of the things that makes family life such a challenge is the culture we live in. Its values and goals so often conflict with the life experiences we want our children to have. Most parents want the best for their family. But what is the best? Current social norms encourage families to go for it all. Sports, social media, cell phones, video games, internet browsing, cable TV are all part of the fabric of young family life. Each in themselves can be harmless and, at best, recreational and restorative. But, as in all things, too much causes overload and the breakdown of the peaceful flow of human relationships. It was recently reported that teens were spending more time on the computer and cell phones than in daily sleep! A local college chaplain told me the biggest challenge he had in helping his young students was to get them to put down their cell phones and ipads to talk to each other! In all this, we are losing something precious... the fun and satisfaction of talking and relating with each other. Strong measures to correct this are needed and will, at times, take courage and wisdom to deal with the resistance. One step you can take is the family meal (especially on Sunday). Does your family have dinner together? Maybe not every night given people s crazy schedules but more times than not during the week, families should sit at table to eat and share stories about the day or upcoming events. It s not that any one hilarious story or deeply meaningful comment will happen; that s not the point. What s happening is the wider event --- we re caring for each other. We re learning about our lives together. The dinner table is where we show each other I ve got your back, We are a family. Church of the Most Holy Trinity 1460 Ridge Road Webster, New York (585) Fax (website) ( ) wholytri@dor.org Think back. I bet you could tell five really good stories about your dinner table growing up. Funny stories, stories of tears and melt downs, stories of deep sharing. Parents it s up to you to show your children how important dinner together is. You re there to create memories. One pastor I served under (a difficult man at times) insisted that I be at table for dinner at the rectory. I bristled at first, wanting to watch the evening news and eat on my own schedule. These meals over time let me see the really good man my pastor was. ********************** Here s an old Dinner Table Story from Fr. Tim s youth. We had a dog named Penny, a copper colored weiner dog. This dog had free run of the back yard and, as dogs do, Penny would leave her droppings everywhere. As we headed out to play, mom would remind us to watch where we stepped. Well guess who didn t? No sooner had we finished Grace before meal, that the odor told everyone someone had stepped in it. Check your shoes everybody dad would say. Yes, it was me. No shouting or finger pointing... just go clean off your shoes or even better take them off. Returning to the table, the offense having been removed, we all could enjoy our dinner. I ve told Fr. John this is the perfect image of Purgatory (you can t sit at the Banquet of Heaven with you know what on your shoes). Clean em off and you re welcome at the table. He s not buying it. God loves you very much. Fr. Tim Our Mission We are a Catholic faith community blessed with the joy of God s love. Together we share this love with all who hunger for God s presence in their lives. We follow Christ who taught us to find God by giving our lives in service to others and gathering to celebrate a Eucharist that welcomes everyone. Join us on this journey!

2 Page Two SUNDAY MASS TIMES: Saturday (vigil) 4:00 pm., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 am. DAILY MASS TIMES: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 9:00 am. and Tuesday and Thursday; 6:30 am. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Call Tricia Kull, Director of Faith Formation at SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45 pm. or by appointment with a priest. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Ar r angements for mar - riage for registered parishioners must be made at least 6 months in advance through the Parish Office. Engaged Encounter or Pre-Cana sessions are required, along with FOCCUS inventory. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: The Eucharist and Sacramental Anointing are available to the homebound and those in need. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. HOSPITAL VISITS: Please call the Par ish Office in advance, if possible. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm. NEW MEMBERS: We welcome new member s! Please introduce yourself after Mass to the Pastor and stop by the Parish Office to register. Members moving to another parish, changing address or phone numbers, please notify the Parish Office promptly. FAITH FORMATION: Children s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday morning during the 10:30 am. Mass. (September-June) Religious Education Classes Sundays 9:30-10:20 am. for Grades 1-5 or Summer Program for Grades K 5th - Last 2 weeks of July. Middle School: Sunday 9:30-10:20 am. Grades 6,7,8 Confirmation: (Two year preparation) - Contact Judy Cass ext. 328 Ceramic Angels/New Wooden Cross s This year we are selling ornaments made by The School of the Holy Childhood. There are ceramic angels embellished with three 14 carat gold stars, as well as crosses handcrafted at St. Michael s woodshop made of various hardwoods, making each ornament unique. They each cost $8.00. We also have Save Around coupon books which sell for $ All proceeds go to St. Damien Pediatric Hospital in Haiti. You may purchase these items at Warren s Decorating Store, Hegedorns, Danwin Pharmacy (2186 Empire Blvd.), The Goodie Shop (North Ave.), Barry s Irish Pub and at St. Rita s and Holy Trinity Parish Office. Thank you for all of your help. Holy Trinity Church, Webster, New York From the Faith Formation Office THANK YOU The generosity of our Faith Formation Families is overwhelming. Thank you to all who participated in our STAR Giving Program, your "shopping bag" donations went a long way in providing food stuffs to many who would have otherwise gone without. You are the visible sign of God s presence in this world and are truly living the gospel message for I was hungry and you gave me something to eat (Matthew 25:35). Upcoming Faith Formation Calendar Sunday Nov 25 - No Faith Formation Classes Tuesday Nov 27 - First Penance Parent Session at 6:30 pm. Friday Nov 30 - Tuesdays with Morrie Movie Event for Confirmation I and II Students at 7 pm. Sunday Dec 2 - Faith Formation Classes at 9:30 am. Sunday Dec 2 - Children's Christmas Pageant Practice at 11:45 am. Bringing Faith Home The Church year ends with a bang on this Feast of Christ the King. Remember Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11)? What kind of king rides the colt of a donkey? Not a warrior-king (who would ride a war horse), but a humble ruler who brings mercy, forgiveness, and peace. Christ cares for us, loves us, and even serves us. He rules over us with love and justice. Jesus is our leader, and He wants us to follow His example of leadership by caring, loving and serving one another. Christ s kingship is not based on human power but on loving and serving others, so this is a great time to get together as a family to think about ways to love and serve others as the season of Advent begins next week...perhaps some ideas you can use in creating a Family Advent Chain! For more information about our events or programs, please contact the Faith Formation Office at (585) or us at tricia.kull@dor.org or pat.bell@dor.org. Attention: Confirmation Year 1 and Year 2 Students: Movie Night We Welcome Our Newest Members of Our Church Jack Oliver Bova Landyn Michael Frost Emma Brook Wozniak Skyla Wynter Frost William Henry Gefell Penelope Elizabeth Cullen Briela Rose Greene Declan Philip Widrick Conor Peter Phelps Gianna Rochelle Sager You and your parents are invited to attend the confirmation Movie Night here at Holy Trinity. The made-for-tv movie is Tuesdays with Morrie. It will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. in the Gathering Space on Friday evening, November 30. It is based on a true story that you will not soon forget.

3 Page Three Holy Trinity Church, Webster, New York Scripture Readings for the 1st Sunday in Advent First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, Please Remember in Prayer Our Beloved Dead Lisa Kuhn German, niece of Jill and Ron Malley; and those who mourn for her. If you wish to make a donation to our Christmas Flower Fund, you may do so by either calling the Parish Office or placing your intention and donation in an envelope in the Church collection basket. Your donations to this fund will be appreciated. Altar Candles will burn this week for the following special intentions. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in loving memory of Anthony Graff, req. Family. Our Blessed Mother s Altar Candle will burn in loving memory of Charles Perry, req. Rose Marie Ange. St. Joseph s Altar Candle will burn in loving memory of Joseph Gala, req. wife and daughter. If you would like a candle in memory of a loved one or for special intentions, please call the parish office. A REMINDER: If you need a devotional candle lit immediately for a loved one, a special occasion, or special intentions, you are invited to light the small votives that are on the side altars of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. They will burn for about 4-5 hours. Changing of the Hymnals It is that time of year again when our Liturgical Year will be coming to an end and a new one will begin at the end of November. We are asking for some help in pulling out old hymnals and replacing them with new ones. If you would like to help, please meet in church on Wednesday, November 28 at 9:30 am. (after 9:00 am. Mass) Thank you! TURKEYS/HAMS If you would like to donate a turkey or ham for our STAR Program, please call Mary Please indicate if you are donating a turkey/ham and your name and phone number. Thank you so much for helping with this special ministry. The active phase of our parish CMA campaign continues. Thank you to everyone who has responded with a gift or pledge. If you have not yet responded, please consider your financial participation. During the next weeks, another letter and pledge form will be mailed to everyone who has not yet responded. The Catholic Ministries Appeal provides funding for important programs, services and ministries that strengthen our whole Church. We need your financial support to reach our potential. Thank you and please pray for the success of our efforts. An envelope, which may be placed in the collection or mailed directly to the Diocese, are available in the back of the church. Please be sure to fill out the envelope with your information, and kindly do not mail cash. You may give cash to the parish office or place it in a CMA envelope in the collection basket. Please pray for the success of our efforts. Thank you. GOAL: $155, TOTAL TO DATE: 77, DONORS: 322 % TO GOAL: 49.59% Weekly Collection Sheets for the Month of October 2018 GOAL: $62, OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: $50, LOOSE COLLECTION: $ 2, CHILDREN S ENVELOPES: $ ONLINE GIVING $11, VARIANCE: $+2, ATTENDANCE for November 17/18 1,275 Penny Sunday - Grace House - $1, Tithing: Stewardship in Motion It is easy to make your financial contribution to Holy Trinity Church by automatic withdrawal directly from your bank account with no charge to you using our electronic Intentional Giving Program.

4 Holy Trinity Parish Staff Rev. Timothy E. Horan, Pastor x303 Rev. John Mulligan, (In Residence) x314 Kasey Baker, Business Manager x304 Tricia Kull, Faith Formation Director Judy Cass, Middle School & Confirm. Co-ord x328 Pat Bell, Faith Formation Assistant Helen Sleeman, Ministry Coordinator x337 Pam Schultz, Parish Secretary x302 Joanne Mix, Receptionist x301 Clare Schreiber, Liturgical Music Director Lisa Thyne, Choral Joan Sullivan, Multi-Parish Finance Director x311 Margery Morgan, Director of HOPE Ministry HOPE Ministry Ridge Road Monday 6-8 pm. Wednesday 3-5 pm. Tuesday Noon Thursday 7-8:30 pm. Legion of Mary: Tuesday 9:30 am. Marian Room. Prayer Chain: Legion of Mary - Roger Ellender Corpus Christi: (Holy Communion to the Homebound) Jean Wolf Dove Ministry: Provides rides to appointments Carol Ortis Men s Group Coordinator: Will Trout Meets the 4th Saturday of each month 9:00-10:30 am. Parish Council - Mark Malahosky, Chair Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 am. to Noon, and 1:00-4:00 pm. Summer Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am. to Noon, and 1:00-4:30 pm. and Friday, 9:00 am. to 12:00 Noon Mass Times: 4:00 Vigil (Sat.) 8:30 and 10:30 am. Sunday Confessions: 3:00-3:45 pm. on Sat. Every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 pm. (no Tuesday confessions during the summer) If you wish to listen to the Sunday Homily, please visit If you find that you are unable to attend daily Mass, you may listen to 1460 AM on WHIC at 8:00 am. Station of the Cross Holy Trinity Church is now on FACEBOOK. You can check out our page by typing holytrinitywebster into your internet web browser. Already a FACEBOOK user? You can search Holy Trinity Church, Webster, NY on FACEBOOK to find us as well. HOPE Ministry and also HOPE Garden Victims Assistance Coordinator: call Deborah Housel at ext: 1555 housel@dor.org

5 Mass Intentions: 2018 November 26 - December 2 Monday - Weekday 9:00 Chuck Hutteman, req. Jean and David Wolf Tuesday - Weekday 6:30 John Boyles, 35th Anniversary, req. Ron and Joanne Mix 9:00 Morning Prayer/With Communion Wednesday - Weekday 9:00 Special Intentions of Dulce Maria Williams, req. Rodriguez Family Thursday - Weekday 6:30 Intention of Celebrant 9:00 Morning Prayer/With Communion Friday - Saint Andrew, Apostle 9:00 Special Intentions for Pope Francis First Saturday - 4:00 (VIGIL) Delores Shaw, req. Family Sunday - FIRST OF ADVENT 8:30 Dr. and Mrs. E.J. Ruisi, req. Mary and James Klee 10:30 For the People of Holy Trinity, Living and Deceased This Week At Holy Trinity Monday, November 26 Tuesday, November 27 9:30-10:30 am. Legion of Mary - Marian Room 4:30-5:30 pm. Confession - Church 6:30 pm. 1st Penance (Parents Only) Gathering Space Wednesday, November 28 6:00-7:00 pm. Contemporary Choir - Aquinas Room 7:00-9:00 pm. Choir - Aquinas Room Thursday, November 29 7:00-8:00 pm. Adoration - Church Friday, November 30 8:35 am. - Rosary - Church 12:00 Noon - Cemetery Mtg. Wing Room 7:00 - Movie Night Confirmation - Gathering Space Saturday, December 1 8:30-2:30 pm. CYO - Murphy Hall Sunday, December 2 9:30-10:30 am. Faith Formation - All Rooms 9:30-10:30 am. Middle School/Confirmation 11:45-1:00 pm. Pageant Practice - Church 12:00 Noon - RCIA - Marian Room 1:00-6:30 pm. CYO - Murphy Hall Blood Pressure Cks 9:30-10:30 Faith Formation Office Tuesday Confessions We offer Tuesday afternoon Confessions from 4:30-5:30 pm. You may continue to receive this sacrament on Saturday from 3:00-3:45 pm. Come and exper ience the healing power of the Sacrament of Penance.