Church of the Most Holy Trinity

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1 June 3, 2018 Church of the Most Holy Trinity 1460 Ridge Road Webster, New York (585) Fax (website) ( ) Friendship with Jesus... Really? I remember a long time ago part of my seminary preparation sent me to a summer chaplain school in a county hospital in Dallas, Texas. There were 13 in our chaplain class. 12 Southern Baptists/Assembly of God and one Catholic (me). We would meet daily for intensive meetings about the patients we were working with and then we d break for lunch. It was during our lunches that we d learn more about each other and what our personal faith traditions taught. You can imagine the attention the Catholic guy got! Comments like: You Catholics like statues! Or, You worship Mary. Or, the Pope is as important as Jesus. Or, Just go to mass and you go straight to heaven, right? But the one question that we spent most of our time on was, Do Catholics accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior? Did you accept him Tim? It really made me step out of my Catholic world to see what these Baptist classmates knew in their bones as little children... What a Friend We Have in Jesus. A real, living, present person... my friend Jesus. Yes, I said, but they made me dig deep inside to realize this friendship. Many Catholics are a little slow to answer have I accepted Jesus into my life? Do you mean, do I love God? Of course I do. I go to mass. I say my prayers. I try to live right. Does that mean I have a personal relationship with Jesus? I would say yes. You ve got the basics covered there.. loving and serving a God we cannot see. However, I think the question goes a bit further than that, asking in a sense is this relationship with Christ PERSONAL? Does it bear the signs of a relationship? Is there a familiarity with Jesus that one would have in a dear friendship? Is there at times an emotional level to your speaking with God? (For example: Lord you know I can t do this. (forgive, try again, turn away from some habit). Please help me!!! That s a personal relationship.) What if I don t recognize these feelings in my relationship with Christ? Have I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior? Don t be too hard on yourself. Remember, you HAVE a relationship with Christ GIVEN to you in baptism. You are a child of God and you are invited to call God your Father. It s a gift. Accept it. The other personal feeling stuff comes naturally to anyone who loves God and tries to do what is good. If my chaplain friends had asked me do you always FEEL Christ s friendship? I would have to answer no. Feelings come and go. There are times when we are filled with affections toward those we love. At other times things feel dry and everyday. There is nothing wrong with that. It s just how life is. But there is one infallible way to determine whether we have a personal relationship with Jesus how do we treat our neighbor in need? Why is this the measure (and not some spiritual feeling)? Because Jesus said so. As often as you (fed, clothed, visited, comforted) these little ones, you did it for me. MT. 25:31ff. And, Whoever has not loved a brother/sister whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 1 John 4:20. In other words, Christ takes it PERSONALLY when we care for our neighbor. Kindness to them is kindness TO ME says the Lord. Loving our neighbor is essential to having a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior. God bless you and meet you in these spring days. 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 Mary Haas, 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 HOPE NEWS Thank you once again for your support of HOPE. Your generosity helps us provide for those who come to us for assistance. 155 families came to HOPE during April. In April, HOPE received donations in memory of Jean Beh, Brett Bobak, Bruce Connolly, Michael Harens and Dennis McRell. Please remember these intentions and the HOPE Ministry in your prayers. Holy Trinity Church, Webster, New York June 3, 2018 From the Faith Formation Office Do you love sharing your faith? Do you love working with children and families? If you can answer yes to these questions, then maybe God is calling you to consider a position as a minister in our parish. The position of Faith Formation Coordinator will need to be filled in August of The main focus of this position is working with children (ages 5 10) and their families. It provides comprehensive and quality Faith Formation Programs for all students in Grades Kindergarten Grade 5. Also, classes of preparation for the reception of the First Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist to both parents and children. You will be working alongside some of the most dedicated faith-filled co-workers the Holy Trinity Staff! Some evening hours and weekends are required. Interested??? Call Fr. Tim or Kasey Baker for more information. SHIPWRECKED SUMMER VBS AT HOLY TRINITY All children ages 4 years old 9 years old are invited on this wonderful, funfilled adventure that will help us learn more about how much God loves us! DATE: June TIME: 9:00 am. Noon FEE: $20.00 per child, $40.00 maximum for 3 or more children in the same family. Registration forms are on the Holy Trinity Website, and available outside the Faith Formation Office and at the Welcome Desk. LEADER TRAINING FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL For anyone who has completed Grades 5 12 in the 2018 School Year, it will be held on: Cemetery Guidelines Just another friendly reminder regarding the cemetery. Please remove all trinkets (pinwheels), potted plants, ceramic, artificial flowers, solar lights, rosebushes, and glass from the graves. Please read one of the three signs we have in the cemetery if you are in doubt of what is allowed on a loved ones grave. These guidelines are put in place for a reason. Thank you for your cooperation. Also, out of respect, and the chance of hitting the base of the stone or the monument, please do not drive your vehicle through the cemetery on the grass. You may park off to the side of the road. If you have any concerns, please call the Parish Office at MONDAY, JUNE 25 TH FROM 11:00 am. 2:00 pm. in the Gathering Area. This training is required for all assistants who are interested in helping with VBS and SUMMER PROGRAM. Book Club Join us on Wednesday, June pm. in the Wing Room for our next exciting novel, Life of Pi, written by Yann Martel. Possessing encyclopedia-like intelligence, unusual zookeeper s son, Pi Patel, sets sail for America, but when the ship sinks, he escapes on a life boat and is lost at sea with a dwindling number of animals until only he and a hungry Bengal tiger remain.

3 Page Three Holy Trinity Church, Webster, New York June 3, 2018 Scripture Readings for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Gospel: John 12:31b-32 Please Remember in Prayer Our Beloved Dead Ronny Weber, brother of Claudia Stennie; Nancy Swingly, wife of Dick Swingly; Linda Hann, sister of Will Trout; and those who mourn for them. Altar Candles will burn this week for the following special intentions. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in loving memory of Carol Klem, req. Bill, Mary and Brian Haas. Our Blessed Mother s Altar Candle will burn for Special Birthday Intentions of Pam Schultz, req. Lisa and Don Dunn. St. Joseph s Altar Candle will burn for the Special Intentions of Mary Haas on her retirement. If you would like a candle in memory of a loved one or for special intentions, please call the parish office. Pope Benedict the XVI says in Verbum Domini, " We cannot keep to ourselves the words of eternal life given to us in our encounter with Jesus Christ: they are meant for every man and woman. It is our responsibility to pass on, by God's grace, what we ourselves have received." ChristLife supports our attempts to respond to Pope Benedict's call. Join us for this exciting new 7 week session series where we gather to share a delicious meal, listen to dynamic teaching and explore answers about God while finding the ultimate purpose in life. If you have questions? Please call Will or Linda Trout at Prayer for Vocations Heavenly Father, bless your church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world the special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your Son so that in Him, with Him, and through Him we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. Weekly Collection Sheets for the Month of April We are offering a new view of our financials. Totals for each month will be displayed. GOAL: $78, OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: $75, Easter LOOSE COLLECTION: $ 3, CHILDREN S ENVELOPES: $ ONLINE GIVING $11, VARIANCE: $+13, ATTENDANCE for May 26/27 1,067 Penny Sunday: 1, St. Andrews Food Cupboard Tuesday Confessions Confessions will be offered every Tuesday, from 4:30-5:30 pm. Come and experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Penance. Anointing Mass. Saturday June am. Holy Trinity Church has scheduled a Eucharistic Celebration with the Anointing of the Sick. This is the chance to bring some of your health concerns to the Lord in the context of mass and this faith community. There will be special seating for those who wish to be anointed that morning. Likewise, transportation will be provided for those who contact the Parish Office beforehand. WHO SHOULD BE ANOINTED? The guidelines for the sacrament say any persistent and serious concern for one s health..is reason for someone to request the anointing. Health concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, spiritual doubt and chronic pain are all sufficient to receive the anointing. There will be no questions asked. Simply indicate your wish to be anointed. Come by yourself or better... bring a friend. Experience the healing and comforting hand of God working through the Sacrament of the Sick and the care of this parish.

4 Holy Trinity Parish Staff Rev. Timothy E. Horan, Pastor x303 Rev. John Mulligan, (In Residence) x314 Kasey Baker, Business Manager x304 Mary Haas, Faith Formation Director Judy Cass, Middle School Catechetical Leader x328 Pat Bell, Faith Formation Assistant Helen Sleeman, Sr. High Youth Minister x337 Pam Schultz, Parish Secretary x302 Joanne Mix, Receptionist x301 John Nothaft, Music Ministry Joan Sullivan, Multi-Parish Finance Director x311 Margery Morgan, Director of HOPE Ministry HOPE Ministry, Webster Outreach HOPE MINISTRY OPEN HOURS 1450 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 - Cathy Imes - 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 1:00-4:00 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 June 4 - June 10 Monday - Weekday 9:00 Craig Fuehrer, 6th Anniversary, req. Wife, Jean Tuesday - Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr 6:30 Karen Passonno Layman, req. Martin Kenny 9:00 Morning Prayer/With Communion Wednesday - Weekday (Saint Norbert, Bishop) 9:00 Theresa Meyer, req. Children Thursday - Weekday 6:30 Patricia Morris-Roworth, req. Liam and Michelle Cummings 9:00 Morning Prayer/With Communion Friday - THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS 9:00 Joseph McMorrow, req. Schroeder Family Saturday - 5:00 (VIGIL) Iva Wilbert, 5th anniversary, req. Family Sunday - 8:30 For the People of Holy Trinity, Living and Deceased 10:30 John Bukowski, req. Grandmother, Theresa This Week At Holy Trinity Monday, June 4 7:00-9:00 pm. Boy Scouts - Parish Hall 7:00 pm. Men s Group Board Meeting - Wing Room 7:00-8:30 pm. Facilities Mtg. Marian Room Tuesday, June 5 9:30-10:30 am. Legion of Mary - Marian Room 4:30-5:30 pm. Confession - Church 7:00-9:00 pm. Parish Council - Marian Room Thursday, June 7 7:00-8:00 pm. Adoration - Church Friday, June 8 8:35 am. - Rosary - Church St. Paul s Church 4th Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Friday, June 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 (or sold out) Tickets on sale at St. Paul s now! $10 per dinner ½ chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, roll and butter. BBQ served at St Paul s, 783 Hard Road, Webster (eat in or drive thru) For more information call X30. Tuesday Confessions Confessions will be offered every Tuesday, from 4:30-5:30 pm. Come and experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Penance. Summer Office Hours Summer Office Hours: Beginning May 25 - September 3, our office hours will be: Monday - Thursday 9:00-12 noon - and 1:00-4:00 pm. and on Friday 9:00 am. - Noon. The Parish Office will be closed Friday afternoons. Have a safe and happy summer!!