HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Masses Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am & 10:45 am Confessions Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am and 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 10:35 am Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday 7:30 am Saturday 9:00 am Holy Day Masses 7:30 am and 7:00 pm Adoration & Holy Hour Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 am First Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am Anointing of the Sick By request - contact the parish office HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH 3122 POINSETTA DRIVE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO PHONE: (719) FAX: (719) WEBSITE: HOLYTRINITYCATHOLICPARISH@COMCAST.NET Pastor: Fr. David Boroff ext pastor@holytrinitycos.org Deacon: Andy Dunnam Dcnadunnam@holytrinitycos.org STAFF: Julie Griffith ext Pastoral Secretary htparishoffice@holytrinitycos.org Jayson Elliott Music Coordinator music@holytrinitycos.org Ryan Dayberry ext Director of Facilities facilities@holytrinitycos.org Catholic Legacy Society Jamie Crane jcrane@diocs.org Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 12 noon Friday Parish Office is located in the house to the north of the church. Hope House is located on the corner of Poinsetta and Columbine across the street from the Church. The nearest Catholic schools are: Elementary: Corpus Christi Catholic School, 2410 N. Cascade, phone: High School: St. Mary s, 2501 E. Yampa St., Phone: THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH DECEMBER 30, 2018

2 Volunteer Ministries at Holy Trinity Adoration Altar & Rosary Society Altar Servers Baptismal Prep Classes Bereavement Dinners Bulletin Stuffers Coffee and Donuts Communion - Home Bound Communion - Nursing Homes Confirmation Divine Mercy Environment Faith Formation Finance Council FOCCUS Health and Wellness Holy Trinity Ladies Guild Knights of Columbus Lectors / EMHCs / Greeters Lending Library Lighthouse Catholic Media Man Up Marian House Soup Kitchen Marriage Prep / Marriage Retreat Money Counters Outdoor Environment Pastoral Council RCIA Respect Life Scouts Senior Dinners SHARE Food Program & Giving Tree Stewardship Ushers Vocations Welcoming Newcomers Sacraments open Ann O Leary Joshua Wojcik Clergy Judie Scott Judy McIntire David & Jacenta Maynor Judie Scott Angela Rizor Joan Kilman Diane Arbogast Michelle Choi Joan Kilman Bill Zimkus Rich & Meg Wagner Dale Huffner Judie Scott Tim O Conner Chuck Pavlica Thursday Malec Darrin French Doug Fackelman Dick & Evelyn Koprowski Pastor Rich Wagner Danielle Hrovat Suzanne Wheeler Phil & Connie Pratt Matt Niedzielski Mike Bartusek Mike Bartusek Jane & Vince Biondi Larry & Mary Thompson Susan Pavlica Pete Dunn Pastor Bob & Amy Zupan Baptisms: Baptism preparation class is required for all parents and godparents, and they must be registered in a Catholic parish and members in good standing. Contact the parish office to schedule an appointment. Marriage: All engaged couples participate in a Marriage Preparation Program (a policy of the Diocese of Colorado Springs), Contact the parish office AT LEAST ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE of your planned marriage to begin preparation. Sacrament of the Sick/Emergencies: Dial , x1002. Calls are monitored on a regular basis. Funerals: Please call the parish office before scheduling date and time with a funeral home. The parish office schedules presiders, musicians, and servers in consultation with family members. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Do you want to better understand the Catholic Church? Do you wonder what your Catholic spouse believes and why? Have you ever thought about entering the Catholic Church? Have you been baptized but have not yet received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? If you answered yes to any of these, we hope you ll consider the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Our RCIA program offers the opportunity to learn about the Church s beliefs, Biblical foundations, and beauty as well as her 2000-year-old history, traditions, and practices. Our classes focus on the teaching of the Church and the experience of being Catholic. They will prepare you to enter the Church at Easter, when we celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Please join our RCIA process, to ask your questions, get answers, and share your own insights and faith story. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE AND ETERNITY TO GAIN! For more information, please contact us at (719) , Ext. 0 or rcia@holytrinitycos.org. New Parishioners Not a parishioner of Holy Trinity? There are many reasons to become a registered member: religious education classes, opportunities for Christian service in the community, letters of recommendation to serve as godparents and sponsors for newcomers to the faith, pre-printed tithing envelopes (if desired), an annual report of your charitable offerings and a subscription to the Colorado Catholic Herald. Registration forms are available in the foyers or online

3 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 30, 2018 Weekly Events Calendar Sunday, December 30 9:45 am: Music Practice-choir room Monday, December 31 OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, January 1 OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday, January 2 7:00 pm: Music Practice-Church Thursday, January 3 NO ADORATION TODAY 6:30 pm: Sts. More & Fisher Society-Hope House Friday, January 4 NO FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION Saturday, January 5 NO ADORATION TODAY 6:00 pm: First Saturday Hospitality -cafeteria Sunday, January 6 Coffee and donuts after morning Masses 9:15 am: Our Lady of Guadalupe presentationbasement classrooms 9:15 am: Adult Faith Formation-Hope House 9:45 am: Music Practice-choir room Jan 13 Jan 21 Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 6 Upcoming Events Baptism of the Lord Prayer Rally for 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade in front of Planned Parenthood Marian House Soup Kitchen First Friday Adoration Marian House Soup Kitchen First Friday Adoration Ash Wednesday Mar 13/15/16 Spring Ember Days Jan 27 Mar 6 Second Collections Church in Latin America Church in Central & Eastern Europe Mass Times & Intentions Monday, December 31 No Mass Tuesday, January 1 12:00 noon: Bob Szeponski by: Jim & Millie Lucas Wednesday, January 2 7:30 am: Joan Jessop by: Mike Jessop Thursday, January 3 7:30 am: Vernie Bieker (SI) by: Mary Harrison Friday, January 4 7:30 am: Bishop Michael Sheridan by: The French Family Saturday, January 5 NO MORNING MASS OR ADORATION 5:00 pm: Paul Fischer by: Rich & Meg Wagner Sunday, January 6 8:00 am: Val & Dottie Fandel by: The Fandel Family 10:45 am: Holy Trinity Parishioners (SI) Rosary: 7:05 am Mon-Fri, Sat after 9 am Mass and prior to Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses To request a Mass intention, please call parish office. Offertory THANK YOU For Sharing Your Treasure Offertory December 23 $ 7, Offertory December 25 $ 7, Weekly Goal $ 7, YTD Goal $ 195, Actual Offertory to Date: $ 176, Over (Under) Goal $ (18,184.65)

4 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH December 30, 2018 Christmastime For most, Christmas is over by December 26 and life has resumed its normal activities. The Church, on the other hand, observes an Octave of Christmas until January 1 (after the Jewish practice of an 8 day celebration) and an extended Christmastime until January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. (It is now celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8). The popular Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," is rooted in the festive celebration of Christmastime. It is a celebration of the Catholic faith, from a time in England and Ireland when Catholics had to disguise their Catholic beliefs. During Christmastime, there are feasts of three martyrs: St. Stephen on December 26, who represents those who went to their death willingly; St. John the Evangelist on December 27 who represents those who were willing to die but were not put to death, and the Holy Innocents on December 28, representing those who were put to death without their choice, recalling the events surrounding the birth of Christ. On the Sunday between Christmas and January 1, the Church celebrates the Holy Family. This feast is especially important today as many families today face struggles and challenges in living their Faith. Volunteers Needed We are very grateful to the many parishioners who volunteer to serve in our various parish organizations and ministries. Contributions of your time and talent provide a wonderful example of responding to God s love as you give of self. Currently we need additional help with the following ministries: One or two volunteers for the coffee and donut ministry just two Sundays a month after the 10:45 am Mass. Donuts provided. One or two volunteers to help clean and iron the various altar linens used at Mass each week. Instruction provided. Please call the parish office at x0 to help with either of these ministries Holy Day of Obligation MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Tuesday, January 1, at 12:00 noon Special Religious Ed Event Discover the miraculous history and events surrounding the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe, including the supernatural history leading up to the apparition as well as the mysterious image left on the tilma of Juan Diego, at a special Holy Trinity Religious Education event at 9:15 am on January 6, 2019, in the RE classroom. All who attend will learn how the Blessed Virgin Mary is active even today in the New Evangelization, and how we may help her in her endeavor to bring souls to her Son, Jesus. All are welcome! SOCKS SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN WITH SOCK DONATIONS During Advent we will be collecting brand new white socks for the homeless in our area. All sizes for men, women or children are needed. They may be dropped in the homeless outreach bin in the north foyer. Thank you for your generous support. Dick and Evelyn Koprowski Rocky Mountain March for Life Monday, January 21, 2019, at the sidewalk near the Planned Parenthood facility, 3480 Centennial Blvd. 8:15-9:00 am: Park at Corpus Christi for shuttle to PP sidewalk 9:00-10:00 am: Prayer and speakers 10:00-10:30 am: Line up for March 10:30-11:30 am: March & Eucharistic Procession 11:30-12:00 pm: Adoration and Divine Mercy chaplet 12:00-1:00 pm: Mass with Bishop Sheridan 1:00-2:00 pm: Pizza lunch and fellowship There will be no shuttles available after lunch back to the Planned Parenthood so be sure to park at Corpus Christi and ride the shuttle. Shuttles will begin after speakers and prayer time for those unable to march back to Corpus Christi.

5 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH December 30, 2018 More & Fisher Society Is capitalism anti-catholic? Join our conversation as we evaluate capitalism in the light of Catholic thought at the next meeting of the Sts. More & Fisher Society, Thursday, January 3, at 6:30 pm in the Hope House. Stewardship It may seem strange to list forgiving as a trait of a good steward, but actually it is the essential gift to offer. Forgiveness is that rare gift that not only blesses the recipient, but perhaps even more so, the donor the one who forgives. A good steward does not only hand over things, but more importantly, surrenders his heart and will as well. Forgiving our enemies may be the best indicator of a faithful follower of Christ. The Heart that Gives: Seven Traits of Joyful Stewardship By Fr. Thomas J. Connery, page 25 Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites The Community of the Teresian Carmel and the Little Way secular Order of Discalced Carmelites in Colorado Springs is accepting aspirants at the January 26, 2019, monthly meeting. Monthly meetings are held at Holy Apostles on the fourth Saturday with a few exceptions for holidays. Aspirants will journey one year to discern whether they have a vocation in Carmelite spirituality. The deadline to apply is January 17, If interested send an to david.bell@leee.org or maryfran_1@msn.com for more information. You may also write to them at David Bell, OCDS President, 902 Tari Dr., Colorado Springs, CO or to Mary Frances Harrison, OCDS Formaton Director at P. O. Box 88337, Colorado Springs, CO Food Item of the Week Feed the Poor... Please help us feed the poor by donating the following item of the week: peanut butter Adult Faith Formation How to Respond to Tough Questions We Catholics Get In our first three Apologetics classes, we shared responses to questions we Catholics have gotten ever since the Reformation. We then suggested good approaches to use with Mormon and Jehovah Witness missionaries. In our January 6th class, we ll look at current topics: The Bible s reliability and the role of the Church; the facts about various scandals (Crusades, Inquisition, etc.); the importance of objective truth; the war between reason and faith; the widespread promotion of homosexuality and transgenderism. RETURN: How to Draw Loved Ones Back to the Church Almost all of us have family members or friends who have left the Church or totally lost their faith. But knowing Jesus delayed His Passion until He had founded His Church and knowing He set it up as the safest, surest way to reach our heavenly destination we need to help bring all those we care about back home! On January 13th, we ll begin our series RETURN: How to Draw Loved Ones Back to the Church. Classes will first focus on many myths about fallen-away Catholics and the mistakes we often make regarding them. They will then equip us to plant the seeds, start the conversation, advance the dialogue, and close the loop with loved ones who have left. Date Topic Jan 6 Apologetics: Topics of our Time Jan 13 Return 1: Introduction Jan 20 Return 2: The Basics Jan 27 Return 3: Getting Started Feb 3 Return 4: Taking the Next Steps Feb 10 Return 5: Personal Objections Join us Sundays at 9:15 AM in the Hope House. For more information about these and future Adult Faith Formation topics, contact Phil & Connie Pratt at

6 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH December 30, 2018 Found Are you missing a Black St. Joseph Daily Missal written inside belongs to Kitty Cox December 1, 1963? If so, please contact the Parish Office at x0. Catholic Charities Donation Needs Family Connections needs new children s shoes and gift cards for families who are enrolled in programming. Any sizes and styles of children s shoes are welcomed. For more information, call Michelle at The soup kitchen needs frozen or canned hams for holiday meals. All donations may be brought to the west dock at 14 W. Bijou, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, Mon.-Sat., 8:00 am 2:00 pm. Late Opening/Closure Policy When School District 11 has a delayed opening for inclement weather or poor road conditions, the parish office will be open at 10:00 am. When School District 11 is closed for inclement weather or poor road conditions the Parish Office will be closed. Parenting Class Catholic Charities is offering a five week parent training program designed by the Love and Logic Institute. The course is designed to give practical parenting skills. Course materials are provided at no charge. Classes are held Wednesdays starting January 9, 2019, from 4pm to 5:15pm at the Helen Hunt Campus, 917 E. Moreno, Colorado Springs. To register for these free classes call Vocations Prayer Calendar Please pray for our Diocesan Seminarians and Priests. This week s schedule is: Dec 30: Permanent Deacons in the Diocese Dec 31: Retired Priests of the Diocese Jan 1: Fr. Brian Mohan Jan 2: Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood Jan 3: Fr. Kenneth Molinaro, CSC Jan 4: Ian White, St. Gregory the Great Jan 5: Sean O Connor, Mt. St. Mary s Eternal Father, we lift up these seminarians and priests of our Diocese. Sanctify them. Protect and guide them. Mold them into the likeness and holiness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Jan 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 12:00 noon S John Dronenburg S Dick Koprowski L1 Dick Koprowski L2 Evelyn Koprowski 1 John Dronenburg 2 Mary Lou Nichols 3 Suzanne Wheeler Prayer for Christian Unity Friday, January 18, 2019, 6:30pm Sacred Heart Church 2030 W. Colorado Ave Please join Westside Cares, Catholic Charities and Sacred Heart Parish for an Ecumenical Sung Vespers. We will gather to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the theme of Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue. January 5-6 *** Epiphany of the Lord *** 5:00PM 8:00AM 10:45AM S John Tafoya S Dick Koprowski S John Dronenburg S Mike Bartusek S DeWayne Scott S Michelle Choi L1 Joshua Lopez L1 Dick Koprowski L1 Elaine Gardner L2 Theresa Gregoire L2 Evelyn Koprowski L2 Sean Kenyon 1 Jane Biondi 1 Tim Hagedorn 1 Michelle Choi 2 Trudy Devers 2 Judith Scott 2 John Dronenburg 3 Merrie Schell 3 Suzanne Wheeler 3 Cheryl Swaffar GN Mary Grier GN John Longmore GN Colleen Pellant GS Sally Vanderwerf GS Tim Hagedorn GS Cheryl Swaffar

7 Leave a Legacy to Holy Trinity Christ is born, the world rejoices, and the angels sing! Mark this joyous occasion with a gift to our Parish Endowment Fund. Learn how you can be an angel this year by contacting the Office of Planned Giving at (719) or visit Update Membership Information If you have moved, changed your phone number, name or address, have a new baby in the family or a child who is no longer living at home, please let us know so we may update your registration. Many of our families are listed with grown children still living at home, and we would like to have correct information as well as addresses, phone numbers, and addresses for everyone. Please call Julie at the church office, x0 or us at htparishoffice@holytrinitycos.org. Thank you for your help!! Readings December 30, 2018, through January 6, 2019 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2: :6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Communion to the Homebound Do you know someone in our parish who is temporarily or permanently homebound or in a nursing home and would like to receive communion weekly? Please call Judie Scott at to schedule a homebound visit or Angela Rizor at to schedule a nursing home visit. If you are an Extraordinary Minister who would like to visit and take communion to the sick and homebound, please call Judie to volunteer for residences and Angela to volunteer for nursing homes. Please pray for Lily Abanto ~ Bernal Alcon ~ Luis Alcon ~ Jennifer Ayala ~ Barbara Barbee ~ Linda Bartusek ~ Wayne Bearup ~ Michael Becerra ~ Alverna Bieker ~ Brett Billesbach ~ Mark Billesbach ~ Mike Bosso ~ Georgina Bromberick ~ Keith Bruno ~ Ralpha Cabrera ~ Zachary Canaday ~ Joan Carr ~ Emilia Cemino ~ Cerissa Cheffy ~ Venitta Chow ~ Henry Copeland ~ The Cox Family ~ Mercy Cruz ~ Bill Dak ~ Aurelia DeWitt ~ Elaine DeWitt ~ John DeWitt ~ Rochelle Epperson ~ Tim Epperson ~ Carlos Espinoza ~ Ray & Mildred Espinoza ~ Anthony Falletta ~ Matthew Feller ~ Mick Finnerity ~ Chester Fischer ~ Kevin & Dustie Flynn ~ Demian Fontanella ~ Lydia Friese ~ Cindy Fuller ~ Gary Gaasch ~ Barbara Garcia ~ Jennifer Gonzalez ~ Bill Green ~ Timothy Hagin ~ Samantha Hamilton ~ Wolfbain Hamilton ~ Betty Hart ~ Margaret Hedemark ~ Gerry Heedt ~ Drew Hoffman ~ Lucille Hollenbeck ~ Maria Jacques ~ Eric Jones, Jr. ~ Steve Jorstad ~ Roger Katzer ~ Stephanie Kelley ~Mike Kenny ~ Pat Kiruy ~ Penny Klube ~ Karen Kramer ~ Henry & Bev Kress ~ Harry Lambrecht ~ Dick LeBlanc ~ Betty Lucero ~ Lenora Mana ~ Aiko Marinko ~ Marie Marinko ~ Ron Marinko ~ Alice Matthew ~ Laura McCasland ~ Margaret McElhaney ~ Jesse McCoon ~ Jim McKay & Family ~ John Mikoni ~ Doug Moloney ~ Carl Mosch ~ Linda Mosch ~ Tiffany Mothershead ~ Steve Murschel ~ Tim Myers ~ Steven Nagel ~ Gaynelle Newman ~ Mark O Donnell ~ Minerva Pavia ~ Jamie Parker ~ Shaun Parker ~ Jason Piaggio ~ Dan Pitsko ~ Kay Pollack ~ Nancy Ponto ~ David Putnam ~ Erin Quijano ~ Palmer Reorda ~ Joseph Rivas ~ Theresa Robertson ~ Theresa Sanchez~ Linda Schell ~ Kathy Schell ~ Betty Schulte ~ Bud Scott ~ Jeff Sebben ~ Larry Sebben ~ Juanita Sharpe ~ Adam Smith ~ Eva Sorensen ~ Joe Arthur Stegall ~ Chris Talbott ~ Barb Taylor ~ Bob Thompson ~ James Vanderwerf ~ Ernest & Cynthia Vialpando ~ Ruben Volz ~ Carol Wadman ~ Sophie Wagner ~ JoAnn Ward ~ Angel Weis ~ Don Wurr ~ Robert Wurr ~ Joyce Yost ~ Wilma Young Note: If your loved one has recovered please call the office to remove their name from the prayer list to make room for others in need of prayer. Thank you.