Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Youth Takes Courage. Our Mission

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1 Youth Takes Courage. The readings this Sunday remind me once again of a time long ago when youth had to face the challenge of growing up. Isaiah sees the glory of God and draws back. Peter sees the power of Christ s invitation and wants to escape. In both cases they were given a moment of strengthening, the power to trust that the risk they were about to take would be protected by God. Ah Youth!! When God made young people, he put huge amounts of hormones in them to make them brave, passionate, risk takers. (Without that, I wonder if we d ever move out of our parent s home.) We wonder why we can t have guarantees in life; why is life such a risk? Because if everything turned out just the way we wanted, love would wither and die. We d EX- PECT success in any effort we make. that wouldn t be love. Love has to give itself away. No promise of payback. Every couple has that moment of risk; (a romantic setting, a ring, Will you?, Yes!! and later on... Shall we?... Shall we what?... Shall we have a baby?, Of course! Why do you think I bought the roses?!! ) Love believes all things, hopes all things.! Cor:13 Below you ll find my risk moment in becoming a priest. I ve written about it before but it still speaks to me. It happened 46 years ago. ****************************** A grain of wheat. What is it but a little package of life? In it is contained all that is needed for a new plant, or tree, or wild flower. But something has to happen for it to become what it was made to be. It has to die. Unless it dies, Jesus says rather plaintively, It remains just a grain of wheat. As if to say what good is that? A seed that won t die. We are like a seed, a package of Christ s life given to us at baptism. February 10, 2019 Church of the Most Holy Trinity 1460 Ridge Road Webster, New York (585) Fax (website) ( ) wholytri@dor.org And like Christ, we must die to ourselves like a seed in the ground. I d like to share a moment when God made this crystal clear for me in a very personal way. It was late August of my 26th year. I was renting the upper half of a house owned by a nice widowed woman. I had been teaching high school the past two years and after much struggle was accepted into the seminary for studies for the priesthood. But now serious second thoughts were occurring as school was a week away. What were you thinking? I asked myself. Do you really want to do this? I was all knotted up. To help clear my head I offered my land lady to clean the gutters of leaves on the second floor roof. Climbing out my window onto the roof I had a lovely view of the street and garden just below. Looking down I saw all these little green oak tree sprouts growing just under the gutter. The acorns had rolled off the roof and onto the ground and there they grew. All but one acorn... it had fallen into the gutter and sat for who knows how long. It was big and round and still had its little acorn hat. What a smart little acorn you are, I thought. Staying nice and safe in this gutter. You didn t die like your little brother and sisters down below. So with my thumb I pried the little cap off the acorn to look inside. And there it was, filling the entire acorn with its bright orange body... a giant maggot. It had eaten the entire inside of the acorn. No green little oak leaves sprouting up from the ground, this acorn was now home to a giant worm. I threw the acorn to the ground and not a minute later the Holy Spirit whispered to my heart... but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Unlike that hesitant acorn I came down off that roof and planted myself in the seminary... where I had to die about ten times before becoming a priest!! Those little oak trees would be 45 years old by now. Message to youth, pray about it then do it! 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) 5:00 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 4:00 to 4:45 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 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Call Faith Formation Office or see our website for more information. 1st Penance preparation in Autumn 1st Eucharist preparation in Spring HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12 Youth Group Sunday 11:30 am. - 1:30 pm. (or special events) contact Helen R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) The Rochester Catholic Women s Conference: March 9 The Rochester Catholic Women s Conference is proud to present Full of Grace. This year our featured speakers are Karlo Broussard and Sr. Anne Catherine Burleigh, OP, Nashville Dominicans of St. Cecilia. The event will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Aquinas Institute (1127 Dewey Avenue), Rochester, from 8:00 am. - 3:30 pm. For more information please contact Maria Gallina at Register online at or registration forms will be available by the front office as well as at the Welcome Desk. Holy Trinity Church, Webster, New York Living Stations A Devotion Worth Practicing February 10, 2019 Have you missed seeing the Living Stations at Holy Trinity? We are looking for youth and young adults (ages 13-35) who may be interested in the production of the Living Stations. There is an informational meeting in church this Sunday, Feb 10 at 12 noon, after the coffee hour. Please come share your ideas and talents. We are in the early stages of planning and would love to hear your ideas and talent. This is a wonderful way to share in this beautiful Lenten tradition. A Prayer for Those in Service Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. AMEN Thank You Note to Holy Trinity: Hello, my name is Meghan McAliney, and this past November I spoke with you regarding my initiative to bring solar lights to the Haitian community of Gros Morne. I asked for your help and you exceeded my expectations. I was met with an overflow of support and generosity from the parishioners of Holy Trinity. Both on the weekend of my announcement and through mailed donations in the weeks following, we have collectively managed to raise $4, towards this worthy cause. I am in the process of purchasing 300+ solar lanterns (well over my original goal of 80!) which I will personally be transporting to Haiti at the end of March. The lanterns will be distributed to women and children in the village of Gros Morne during my visit. On behalf of the recipients of these lanterns, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the compassionate people of Holy Trinity. As a result of your charity, we are able to provide solar lights to well over 300 households in the northern mountains of Haiti, which will improve the standard of living in this impoverished area for years to come. This project would not have been successful if not for your involvement. You have made a direct impact on a community of our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you once again for your generosity. I will share another update on my project, complete with pictures/ video and personal stories, after I have visited Gros Morne. Have a wonderful week!

3 Page Three Holy Trinity Church, Webster, New York February 10, 2018 Scripture Readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1:1-2,3,4 & 6 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, Gospel: Luke 6:17, Please Remember in Prayer Our Beloved Dead Margaret Parker; Rose Patane, mother of Christine Zane; Chuck Coon, brother of Stew Coon; and those who mourn for them. Altar Candles will burn this week for the following special intentions. Penny Sunday for February Penny Sunday this month is for Rural Migrant Ministry. This non-profit strives to overcome prejudices and poverty. RMM works for the creation of a just, rural New York through nurturing leadership, standing and advocating with farmworkers and rural workers as well as working for systemic change to unjust systems and structures. This ministry is aligned with this year s diocesan public policy petition urging support of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. This act would give farmworkers equal treatment under NYS labor laws. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the special intentions of Kay Nagel, req. Gary and Tammy Nagel. Our Blessed Mother s Altar Candle will burn in loving memory of Bill and Helen Schreiber, req. Dan and Clare. St. Joseph s Altar Candle will burn in loving memory of Oliver Krenzer, req. Family If you would like a candle in memory of a loved one or for special intentions, please call the parish office. Our Goal for Holy Trinity is $155,787 We thank those who have given generously and ask all who have not yet given to prayerfully consider doing so. The Appeal helps our Church and our parish in so many ways. Please consider all the ways that God has blessed you and yours, and then think how the Church has brought goodness into your lives. Join our appeal and give back what you can so that we can remain strong and able to do God s great work! If you have not given, please find the CMA envelopes at the Welcome Desk and in the Parish Office. Thank you. 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 Winter Gala: March 2nd Join your fellow parishioners and friends for Holy Trinity s third annual Winter Gala. It will be on Saturday, March 2 nd, right after the 4 o clock Mass in Murphy Hall. This year s event is Dancing Through the Decades, from Frank Sinatra to Bruno Mars. There will be dinner, a cocktail hour, an award winning guest speaker, and of course, dancing! But most of all, it will be great company and a great time. Tickets are only $10 per person and will go on sale beginning next weekend after all Masses. There will be a flyer soon in the bulletin with more information. We hope to see you all there! GOAL: $155, TOTAL TO DATE: 138, DONORS: 561 % TO GOAL: 89.12% Weekly Collection Sheets for the Month of January 2019 We are offering a new view of our financials. Totals for each month will be displayed. GOAL: $ 62, OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: $ 48, LOOSE COLLECTION: $ 2, CHILDREN S ENVELOPES: $ ONLINE GIVING $ 10, VARIANCE: $ ATTENDANCE FOR: February 2/3-1,177 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 Catechetical Leader x328 Pat Bell, Faith Formation Assistant Helen Sleeman, Ministry Assistant 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 - - 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: 5:00 Vigil (Sat.) 8:30 and 10:30 am. Sunday Confessions: 4:00-4:45 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 February 11 - February 17 Monday - Weekday (Our Lady of Lourdes) 9:00 Mary Edwards, 13th Anniversary, req. Jean Fuehrer Tuesday - Weekday 6:30 For the rights of the unborn 9:00 Morning Prayer/With Communion Wednesday - Weekday 9:00 Christopher Finch, req. Family Thursday - Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop 6:30 For peace in our world 9:00 Morning Prayer/With Communion Friday - Weekday 9:00 Paul Urlacher, req. Becky and Family Saturday - 4:00 (VIGIL) Ronald Reed, req. Family Sunday - SIXTH IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 For the People of Holy Trinity, Living and Deceased 10:30 Thomas Papaleo, req. Family This Week At Holy Trinity Monday, February 11 5:00-9:00 - CYO - Murphy Hall 1:00-7:00 pm. Blood Drive - Peace/Unity Room Tuesday, February 12 9:30-10:30 am. Legion of Mary - Marian Room 10:30 am. C.A.S.E. Training - Gathering Space 1:30 - Bereavement Mtg. - Wing Room 4:30-5:30 pm. Confession - Church Wednesday, February 13 7:00-9:00 pm. Choir - Aquinas Room 7:00 pm. Baptism Preparation - Gathering Space Thursday, February 14 3:00-4:00 pm. Adoration - Church Friday, February 15 8:35 am. - Rosary - Church Saturday, February 16 8:30-2:30 pm. - CYO - Murphy Hall Sunday, February 17 Penny Sunday during all Masses 12:00 Noon - RCIA - Marian Room 1:00-5:00 pm. - CYO - Murphy Hall Confessions Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 pm. Saturday: 3:00-3:45 pm. Come and experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Penance.