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1 Fall/Winter October February A Publication of Holy Trinity Catholic Church Dayton, Ohio Prayer: Resting in God St. Augustine understood that there is a deep longing within the human heart. He once wrote, You have made us for yourself, Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Prayer is our way of connecting with God. With so many distractions clamoring for our attention each day, we often just don t get around to prayer. Some say we are becoming a culture of Attention Deficit Disorder. In a world of constant communication 24/7, it becomes difficult to focus on the deeper things of life. Therefore, a key element of prayer is simply showing up and being present with God. There is a common misunderstanding about prayer in that it must be exciting, intense, enriching, and life-giving all the time. This is not realistic. One of the oldest definitions of prayer is lifting mind and heart to God. Don t worry about distractions in prayer; they can be, as St. Theresa of the Little Flower says, invitations to prayer. When you find yourself distracted in prayer, simply bring your mind and heart back to God and offer a petition for whatever your distraction was about. Bring to God whatever you are feeling and offer that as an entry into prayer. In scripture, the opposite of faith is not doubt but rather fear and anxiety fear that God may have forgotten us. Prayer enables us to strengthen our relationship with God, which increases our trust in Him. Building this level of trust does not come overnight; it can t be rushed just as In scripture, the opposite of faith is not doubt but rather fear and anxiety fear that God may have forgotten us. Prayer enables us to strengthen our relationship with God, which increases our trust in Him. you cannot rush a flower to blossom or a child to grow within the womb. Patience is key to prayer and as we wait in silence, we begin to see that everything is appropriate to its time. A holy peasant was asked to share the secret to deep prayer. The response? I just look at God and I let God look at me. Fr. Angelo animated with the spirit to do something as if by divine infl uence

2 Trinity Offers Wealth of Opportunities to Share the Faith Fall is a busy time of year for parish life. Excellent programs await you at Holy Trinity. Share the Faith is the theme for the year. Opportunities abound for all to increase their faith in a variety of ways. Planning is underway for the children s classes, including preschool, FIRE (Family Intergenerational Religious Education), and sacramental preparation (first reconciliation, First Communion, and confirmation). Pre-school is available for three- to six-year-olds during the 8:30 A.M. Mass. We have space for more preschoolers. This year s FIRE participants will be learning about Jesus s historical roots, from Moses of the Old Testament to Mary, his mother. Please prayerfully consider registering your children and families. You will not be disappointed. Additionally, the Youth Group schedule is brimming with prayer, service, and fun. Preschool, FIRE and Youth Group all begin on Sunday, October 1. Sacramental preparation will begin in January. There are plenty of options for adults, too. Bible study, taught again by Kelly Johnson, returns on October 1. We will embrace the topic of evangelization in the scriptures through women of the Bible. Note that it isn t just for women. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will begin on Monday, October 2. We welcome those who wish to join the Catholic faith or just want to learn more about it. Finally, the Social Action Commission will provide an assortment of events and activities to help the vulnerable among us. Announcement of times, dates, and needs for the bounty of possibilities for faith in action will be published in the bulletin. Stay tuned. 100th Anniversary Year of Our Lady of Fatima This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal. Back in 1917, three children, Francisco, age eleven, Jacinta, age ten, and Lucia, age nine, were tending their sheep in the fields of Fatima when the Blessed Mother appeared to them. She reminded them of the importance of repentance and conversion of heart, the need to be people of prayer, especially through the rosary, and to have devotion to her Immaculate Heart. Pope Francis reminds us, We have a Mother, Mary. Cling to her as children cling to their mother, living in the hope that rests on Jesus. When Jesus ascended to heaven, he brought to the Heavenly Father our humanity, which he assumed in the womb of the Virgin Mary. Like an anchor, let us fix our hope on Christ. May this hope guide our lives, until our dying breath. In this jubilee year, may we follow Our Lady s request for penance, prayer, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart. Consecration to Jesus through Mary Holy Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, with renewed gratitude for your maternal presence, I join my voice to all the generations who call you blessed. Hold my life in your arms: Ask the Lord to bless and strengthen my every desire for good; revive and nourish my faith; sustain and enlighten my hope; awaken and animate charity within me; guide me along the path of holiness. Ever-Virgin Mary, bring me under your protection and entrust me to your beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 2

3 There Is a New Guy on the Block Introducing Deacon Matthew Keller, C.PP.S., but he prefers to be called Deacon Matt Some of you may remember me when I was here the summer of Now it is with great honor that God has called me to return to the Downtown Dayton Catholic Parishes (Region 7) to serve you for my deacon internship. Those of you that I met two years ago, I look forward to reconnecting with you, and I look forward to meeting and getting to know the rest of you as well. I come from a family of four boys and no girls. My brothers names are Scott, Josh, and Dylan. My parents names are Paul and Carol. Oftentimes people say they feel sorry for my Mom because she has no daughters and others will tell her that she should be thankful that she did not have to put up with the drama that comes with girls. Can t say that we know any different. All I can say is that the six of us are pretty close to each other and I am thankful for the family that I do come from. I grew up in a parish staffed by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, Ohio. I was also exposed to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood because I worked at St. Charles Center, the home for our retired members. I would describe my seminary/formation experience as being an adventure. I entered formation/seminary with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in the fall of I spent my first two years here in Dayton at the Gaspar House Formation House on the campus of Precious Blood Church and did academic work at Sinclair Community College. In the fall of 2009 the community formation program moved to Chicago and I completed my undergraduate degree from Saint Xavier University in Chicago in In between finishing my undergraduate work and starting graduate studies, I spent nine months living at Church of the Resurrection, Cincinnati, Ohio. In the fall of 2013, I returned to Chicago and studied theology at Catholic Theological Union. Earlier this spring I completed a Master s of Divinity Degree. During my years of formation God sent me to many other places. The thing that has surprised me the most over the past ten years or so is I am so impressed by the many different ways I have encountered God in the people that I met. Like everyone else I am a sinner seeking eternal life. I believe that everyone is precious as the Blood of Christ, however, at times this preciousness can get challenged. As time passes you will learn a lot more about me, as I look forward to learning about each of you. I look forward to meeting you, working with and for you, and serving you during the year ahead. p g y g y 3

4 Holy Trinity Hosts The Best Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar in Town Come join us for Holy Trinity s Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge St. Did you know that 100 percent of the proceeds from the bazaar go to our outreach for the less fortunate brothers and sisters in our community? The bazaar committee is excited to introduce two new booths this year Grab Bags and Holidaze. The Holidaze booth will sell new and gently used items for any holiday, e.g., accessories and accents for Halloween, Valentine s Day, Thanksgiving, etc. The bazaar is a one-stop-shop where everything is at your fingertips for having a great time. Check out all of our booths: Bake Shop Holidaze Santa Claus Book Nook Kitchen Silent Auction Crafts Raffle Tyke Shop Grab Bags Raffle Row You Pick It We are accepting new or gently used items for the Silent Auction, Raffle Row, U-Pick-it, Holidaze and Grab Bags. Also, we need small items for attendance prizes and the Tyke Shop (items kids can purchase as gifts for their parents, grandparents, and siblings). They may be dropped off at the parish office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Friday, 8:00 to 11:00 A.M. All items are welcome. We hope to see you there! Being a Trinitarian: Become Involved Building community within a parish family is a very important aspect of faith community. From the time one walks through the door of church to attend Mass and is greeted warmly by a parishioner or an usher, to involvement in a religious education program or an outreach endeavor, we demonstrate that we are a warm, welcoming parish. Additionally, becoming involved in fun-raising projects adds some icing on the cake. Whether it is our Holiday Bazaar, Breakfast with Santa, Wine Tasting party, Fish Fry, or Rummage Sale, it s time for fun. Our wish for everyone is to become involved. Just within our liturgies there are many opportunities. There is a great need for additional ushers and choir members. Do you like public speaking? Become a lector for Sunday liturgies. Do you feel a call to be a minister of the Eucharist? How about becoming an altar server? Would you like to bring up the gifts in the offertory procession? All these roles are necessary and open to you. All it takes is a call to the parish office ( ). Thank you for being you and for giving consideration to enhancing our liturgies through your involvement. 4

5 Santa Claus is Comin to Town Before Santa checks his list twice and fills his sleigh with gifts for every girl and boy, he will be stopping by Trinity Center for breakfast on Sunday, December 3, 2017, beginning at 9:30 A.M. and ending around 12:30 P.M. The price of admission includes a pancake breakfast, cooked and served by Santa s elves, a picture with Santa, and a gift for kids ages eight and under. There will be crafts and fun activities for the children to participate in and enjoy. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa will go on sale Sunday, November 5, 2017, after Masses in the back of church and can also be purchased at the parish offices during weekday office hours after November 5. Seating and visits with Santa will be arranged in the order that the tickets are purchased, so be sure to purchase yours early for your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. This will be a great time for children and adults of all ages. We look forward to seeing you there! BREAKFAST with SANTA Sunday, December 3 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Tickets prices: Ages 3 through 8 $9.00 Ages 2 and under $3.00 Fall Work Party Please mark your calendars for our fall work party, which will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 9:00 A.M. to noon. We will be replacing broken windows, repairing walls in Trinity Center, and cleaning up the grounds. Many hands make light work. Please contact Adam Becker at adbecker66@gmail.com if you are interested. All help will be truly appreciated. 5

6 What Type Are You? The Red Cross often faces a critical blood shortage. Emergency calls for donations are frequently broadcast with the line: Every day blood and platelet donors can help save lives, and right now these heroes are needed to give as soon as possible. Twenty-one million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. Transfusions treat blood loss from surgery or traumatic injuries. Red blood cells (RBCs) increase a patient s hemoglobin level to improve oxygenation in the body. Platelets stop bleeding and treat clotting disorders. Plasma, the liquid part of the blood, treats liver failure, severe infections, and serious burns. Although blood is made of the same basic elements, not all blood is alike. Your blood type is based on inherited proteins (antigens) on your RBCs. Four major blood types are determined by the presence or absence of two antigens (A and B) on the surface of RBCs. Type A has the A antigen, can receive blood from types A or O, and can donate to types A or AB. BLOOD TYPE DONATE BLOOD TO RECEIVE BLOOD FROM A+ A+ AB+ A+ A- O+ O- O+ O+ A+AB+ AB+ O+ O- B+ B+ AB+ B+ B- O+ O- AB+ AB+ Everyone A- A+ A- AB+ AB- A- O- O- Everyone O- B- B+ B-AB+ AB- B- O- AB- AB+ AB- AB- A- B- O- A third antigen, the Rh factor, can be either positive or negative. Rh negative blood is given to Rh negative patients. Rh positive blood or Rh negative blood may be given to Rh positive patients. The universal RBC donor has type O Rh negative blood. Type O is of the greatest need because it is the most common blood type, and type O Rh negative is needed for emergency transfusions. Certain blood types are unique to minority and diverse populations. Ideally, donor diversity matches patient diversity. For example, sickle cell patients with unique blood types must rely on donors with matching blood types. A safe, reliable source of blood is critical to provide blood products to patients. Blood banks depend on volunteer donors, so the process is pleasant, convenient and safe. Screening includes a questionnaire to determine the donor s ability to give; examination (blood pressure, pulse and temperature) rules out risks; and a laboratory test makes sure the donation will not make the donor anemic. One pint of blood is collected from an arm vein into a plastic bag. The donor will produce replacement fluid for the blood donation within 24 hours and RBCs in four to six weeks. Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. To meet the demand, the Red Cross must collect nearly 14,000 blood donations every day for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. What type are you? Will you give a pint to help save a life? Give this some thought and join us for our next Downtown Dayton Catholic Parishes blood drive in early References: (U.S. National Library of Medicine); 6

7 Activities & Events Activities & Events Activities & Events S M Preschool, 8:30 AM, Crafts, 4:30 to 7:30 PM, FIRE, 9:45 AM, Bible Study, 9:45 AM, PO 7:30 PM, Youth Group, 12:30 PM, RCIA, 6 PM, PO Education/Social Action Commission meeting, 9:45 AM, PO Preschool, 8:30 AM, FIRE, 9:45 AM, Bundle Sunday, after Masses, G S Bible Study, 9:45 AM, PO Bazaar Pick-up, after Masses, FIRE, 9:30 AM, Breakfast with Santa tickets, after Masses 29 Crafts, 4:30 to 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, RCIA, 6 PM, PO Crafts, 4:30 to 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, Crafts, 4:30 to 7:30 PM, 7:30 PM, RCIA, 6 PM, PO M 23 T Finance Meeting, 6:00 PM, PO W T F S Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, 6:00 PM, PO T Cabbage Roll Making, 4:30 PM, October Fall Work Party, 9:00 AM, G Halloween Parking PO = Parish Offices = Trinity Center C = Church G = Grounds W T F S November VETERAN S DAY :30 PM, 7:30 PM, Preschool, 8:30 AM, FIRE, 9:30 AM, Mass of Remembrance, 11:30 AM, C 7:30 PM, Mass at 6:00 PM, C ALL SAINTS DAY Liturgy Commission Mtg., 5:30 PM, PO Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, 6:00 PM, PO Mass of Thanksgiving, 6:00 PM, C Bazaar Pot Luck, 6:00 PM, Bazaar Final Set-up, 8:30 AM to 3 PM, Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Parish office closed Parish office closed 22 THANKSGIVING DAY PO = Parish Offices = Trinity Center C = Church G = Grounds

8 S PO = Parish Offices = Trinity Center C = Church G = Grounds Breakfast with Santa, 9:30 AM, Bible Study, 9:45 AM, PO Rite of Acceptance, 11:30 Mass, C Youth Group, 12:30 PM, ADVENT BEGINS Education/Social Action Commission meeting, 9:45 AM, PO CHRISTMAS EVE 3 Youth Group, 12:30 PM, Preschool, 8:30 AM, FIRE, 9:45 AM, Church decorating, after Masses Family Mass, 5:00 PM Midnight Mass, midnight 6:00 PM Mass NEW YEAR S EVE S PO = Parish Offices = Trinity Center C = Church G = Grounds M :30 PM, Christmas Mass, 9:00 AM, C CHRISTMAS DAY 4 7:30 PM, M Preschool, 8:30 AM, FIRE, 9:45 AM, Bible Study, 9:45 AM, PO First Communion Class, 9:30 AM, Preschool, 8:30 AM, FIRE, 9:45 AM, First Communion Class, 9:30 AM, Confirmation Class, 12:30 AM, PO Wine Tasting and Teaching, 4:30 PM, The Wine Gallery 7 T December Finance Meeting, 6:00 PM, PO 12 W T F S THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 8 9 Project Blessing, 10:30 AM, St. Paul Lutheran Church decorating, 4:00 PM T 8 6:00 PM Mass FEAST OF Newsletter deadline Parish Council Christmas Party, 7:00 PM, PO 1 29 Set-up for Breakfast with Santa, 10 AM, W T F S NEW YEAR S DAY Youth Group at House of Bread, TBD Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, 6 PM, PO Liturgy Commission Mtg., 5:30 PM, PO January Activities & Events Activities & Events Activities & Events

9 Activities & Events Activities & Events Activities & Events S 4 M Preschool, 8:30 AM, First Communion Class, 9:30 AM, FIRE, 9:45 AM, Bible Study, 9:45 AM, PO Youth Group, 12:30 PM, Education/Social Action Mtg., 9:45 AM, PO Pancake Breakfast, after Masses, Rite of Sending, 11:30 AM, C Rite of Election, Immaculate Conception Church, TBD Preschool, 8:30 AM, FIRE, 9:45 AM, First Communion Class, 9:30 AM, Confirmation Class, 12:30 AM, PO T February Finance Meeting, 6:00 PM, PO W T F S Communion Service, 12:15 PM, C Mass, 6:00 PM, C ASH WEDNESDAY Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, 6:00 PM, PO ALL FIRED UP FOR TRINITY SUNDAY! PO = Parish Offices = Trinity Center C = Church G = Grounds Fish Fry, 6:30 to 11:00 PM, 3

10 Upcoming Events Sure to Be Fun for All Ages This fall and winter, Holy Trinity s calendar is full of various events that offer fun for all ages, so be sure to save the dates and join us for fun and fellowship throughout the upcoming months. January 28 will be the date for our annual wine tasting event, a wonderful dinner with excellent wine pairings in downtown Dayton at The Wine Gallery. Parishioners, family, and friends always enjoy this great evening. As the date approaches, check the bulletin for your chance to reserve a place for you and your guests. The annual Lenten fish fry will take place in Trinity Center on the first Saturday of Lent, February 17. All tickets include a dinner of delicious fried fish, homemade sausage, and tasty sides as well as three drink tickets. You ll be sure to have fun participating in raffles and bidding on the silent auction prizes, but the real fun will be for those feeling lucky and ready to step up to the tables at one of the many games of chance. So, for all of those feeling lucky or hungry, be sure to save the date. This is for ages 21 and older. Bring your friends and family and make an evening of it. The bulletin will publish dates and reminders as these exciting events approach. For any questions or for those interested in volunteering for any of these events, please contact Sam Eckhart ( ) or (Eckhart.525@gmail.com). It s Tech Time at Trinity We want to keep our parishioners at Holy Trinity informed as quickly as possible about important issues. Hence, we are establishing an communication system. In order to keep you in the know, we need your address. Would you be willing to part with yours? We promise not to inundate you with frivolous . The subject line will always state A message from your parish. If you are not already receiving communications from the parish office, please send your address to Judi at ht_busmgr@sbcglobal.net. Community Resources Available for Panhandlers We have seen an increase in panhandlers approaching our parishioners and church attendees at Holy Trinity. We support the needy of our community through our outreach programs. We utilize Catholic Social Services to address the resource needs and provide information and referrals for an array of services to those in need, including food, shelter, clothing, and other support. We discourage handouts at church because they are only a short-term solution, whereby the Catholic Social Services staff has the skills to make a long-term difference. Resource cards outlining contact information for local agencies are available from the ushers to give to panhandlers. 10

11 A brief look at what s happening around the parish Christian Formation Ministry Bible Study This year s topic is evangelization in the scriptures through women of the Bible taught by Kelly Johnson. Sessions will be held at 9:45 A.M. in the parish offices from October 1, 2017, through May Fun-Raisers Holiday Bazaar Mark your calendars for our Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar to be held on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in Trinity Center. See page 4 for more details. Wine Tasting Plan to enjoy a wonderful dinner with excellent wine pairings at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 28, at The Wine Gallery and Café, 5 West Monument Ave. See page 10 for more details. Holy Trinity Fish and Sausage Fry will be held on Saturday, February 17, in Trinity Center. See page 10 for more details. Help Wanted Crafts Join fellow parishioners in making crafts for the bazaar on Mondays from 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. All are welcome to come visit, sit a spell and help us assemble crafts. Or consider making craft items at home for the bazaar. The Fall Work Party will be held on October 7 from at 9:30 A.M. to noon. See page 5 for more details. Join the Holy Rollers on Thursday, October 12, at 4:30 P.M. to help make cabbage rolls for the bazaar in the Trinity kitchen. Parking Patrol Volunteers are needed to help rent church parking spots on Saturday evening, October 28, for the annual Oregon District Hauntfest on Fifth. This is a great fun-raiser. Please contact Jim Cannon ( ) if you can help. For Kids Breakfast with Santa will be held on Sunday, December 3, starting at 9:30 A.M. in Trinity Center. See page 5 for more details. Special Liturgies Mass of the Faithful Departed This special liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday, November 19, at 11:30 A.M., remembering the lives of those parishioners and family members of parishioners who have died since October 1, Thanksgiving Eve Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 22, at 6:00 P.M. Christmas Eve Mass The Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, December 24, at 5:00 P.M. Midnight Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 25 at midnight. Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 25, at 9:00 A.M. Ash Wednesday Liturgies On February 14, a Communion Service will be held at 12:15 P.M. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 P.M. Ashes will be distributed at both services. Thank you The Newsletter staff thanks those who submitted articles for this issue of Inspired: Fr. Angelo Anthony Adam Becker LuAnne Baer-Lambert Alice Cox Sam Eckhart Deacon Matt Keller Patsy Martin Jan Reed Judi Trick Amy Wiedeman 11

12 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH 272 Bainbridge Street Dayton, Oh Deadline for the Spring/Summer issue is Friday, December 15, 2017 Newsletter Editorial Staff Karen Averbeck Marianne Garcher Keelie Gustin Judi Trick Amy Wiedeman Tea Yankel Layout and Design Marianne Garcher Holy Trinity Newsletter Guidelines The Holy Trinity newsletter staff encourages all parishioners to submit articles and photos that would be of interest to the parish community. The newsletter staff prefers not to use bylines because it views the publication as the voice of the parish. However, an author will be credited if the work has been copyrighted or previously published. Written materials can be submitted electronically by fax, or on IBM compatible computer disks, preferably in a Microsoft application format. If submitting hard copy, please type it if possible. Include your name and phone number with all submissions. All articles and photos are subject to editing and approval by the newsletter staff. Materials received after the published deadline will be considered for publication only if space and time permit. Materials can be delivered to the parish offices at 272 Bainbridge Street, ed to Judi Trick (ht_busmgr@sbcglobal.net) or faxed to If you have any questions, call the parish offices at