Holy Trinity Catholic Church

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1 MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am & 10:30 am Confessions: Saturday at 4:00 pm Weekday Masses: Tuesday through Friday 7:30 am Saturday at 8:00 am Holy Day Masses: 7:30 am and 7:00 pm Adoration: Wednesday 8am-9am Saturday 8:30am-9:30am First Friday 8am-3pm CLERGY: (719) Pastor: Rev. James Williams....ext. 2 holytrinitycatholicparish@comcast.net Deacon: Jerry Lachiewicz deaconjerrylachiewicz@gmail.com Deacon: Mike McGrady mcgradymike@comcast.net ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: (Full-time) Julie Griffith ext. 0 Administrative Assistant htparishoffice@yahoo.com Mary McLean ext. 5 Business & Facilities Manager htmarymc@yahoo.com (Part-time) Diane Olivieri ext. 6 Accountant trinity.book@yahoo.com Joan Lobeck Music Director lobeckjc@yahoo.com (Volunteers) Religious Education Coordinator Rebecca Longoria ext. 4 R.C.I.A. Coordinator: Bev Tursich batursich@gmail.com Stephen Ministry: Ed Flannery, Coordinator ext. 8 htstephenministry@yahoo.com Catholic Legacy Society Peggy Cusick pcusick@diocs.org Parish Office is located in the house to the north of the church Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm M-F Holy Trinity Catholic Church A Parish of the Diocese of Colorado Springs 3122 Poinsetta Drive Colorado Springs, CO holytrinitycatholicparish@comcast.net Phone: (719) Fax: (719) Web: It came to pass, as He was praying in solitude, His disciples were also with Him, and He asked them, Whom do the people say that I am? (Luke 9:18) Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 23, 2013

2 Volunteer Ministries at Holy Trinity Altar Servers Baptismal Prep Classes Bereavement Dinners Bulletin Stuffers Church Environment Coffee and Donuts Columbian Squires Communion - Home Bound Communion - Nursing Homes Confirmation / RCIA Evangelization Evening Prayer Group Faith Formation Families with Young Children Family Adoration Fostering Hope Gabriel Project Health and Wellness Holy Trinity Ladies Guild Knights of Columbus Lectors / XMs Lighthouse Catholic Media Marian House Soup Kitchen Marriage Prep / Marriage Retreat Men's Club Monthly Name Tags Music Prayer Line RCIA Reconciliation Religious Ed Respect Life Scouts Senior Dinners SHARE Food Program Stephen Ministry Stewardship Ushers / Greeters Vocations Welcoming Newcomers Young Adults (18-39) Judie Scott Judy McIntire Angela McGrady Mary Elizabeth Ruwell Leon Dunn Judie Scott Angela Rizor Bev Tursich Vacant Jim O Leary Vacant Anne French Barb Lara Susan Pavlica Dale Huffner Judie Scott Kevin Flynn Chuck Pavlica Anne French Dick & Evelyn Koprowski Sherri & Robbie Harmes Joan Lobeck Gerry Heedt Bev Tursich Rebecca Longoria Rebecca Longoria Matt Niedzielski Mike Bartusek Mike Bartusek Jane & Vince Biondi Larry & Mary Thompson Ed & Charlene Flannery Susan Pavlica Pete Dunn Ewa Folden Deacon Mike McGrady VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT PAID FOR THEIR WORK, NOT BECAUSE THEY RE WORTH- LESS, BUT BECAUSE THEY RE PRICELESS! Welcome to Holy Trinity Catholic Parish Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church? Open Door RCIA holds classes every Sunday at 1:00 pm in the Faith House. New members are always welcome. There is no fee and no commitment is necessary. Come ask your questions and learn about the Catholic faith. For more information call Beverley at or batursich@gmail.com. Welcome home Are you already Catholic but have not been to Mass and have not been practicing your faith? If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while, this invitation is for you. Our faith community misses you and is incomplete without you. No matter how long you have been away, and for whatever reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. Call Beverley at or batursich@gmail.com. Not a parishioner of Holy Trinity? There are many reasons to become a registered member: our numerous 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 Bulletin announcements must be submitted no later than noon on Tuesday. Please send announcements to Julie Griffith: htparishoffice@yahoo.com. Sacramental Preparation Baptisms: Parents and at least one godparent must be registered in a Catholic parish prior to preparation for the Sacrament. Parents and godparents need to attend baptismal preparation classes. Classes are held 3rd Wed. of odd months at 6:30pm. Contact the parish office for complete information. Marriage: All engaged couples participate in the 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: When the parish office is closed, call 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. Please contact the parish office for additional information at (719)

3 Twelth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 23, 2013 Weekly Events Calendar Sunday, June 23 1:00 pm: RCIA-Faith House Tuesday, June 25 6:00 pm: Boy Scouts-cafeteria Wednesday, June 26 6:30 pm: Altar Server Training-Church Thursday, June 27 7:00 am: Marian House Soup Kitchen 9:30 am: Journey through the Bible-Hope House 5:30 pm: Pastoral Council-Hope House 7:00 pm: Knights of Columbus-Hope House 7:00 pm: HT Ladies Guild-Hope House Saturday, June 29 7:00 am: Marian House Soup Kitchen Sunday, June 30 1:00 pm: RCIA-Faith House To view the Parish Calendar go online to THANK YOU For Sharing Your Treasure! June 16 Offertory $ 7, Weekly Goal $ 8, Cumulative Goal $ 442, Actual Offertory to Date: $ 486, Over (Under) Goal $ 44, Black Forest 2d Collection $ 2, Part of your offertory dollars are used to maintain the facilities of Holy Trinity (excluding the school which is maintained by our tenants). We have made, or in the process of making several long term capital repairs to our church properties to include: New Church Air Conditioner $ 21, New Church Lighting (to be completed in three stages) $ 19, Parking Lot Asphalt Repair and Seal $ 7, Repair Pastor's Rectory Driveway $ 2, New Hardbound Hymnals $ 5, Upgrade to Church Sound System pending Your dollars in the collection basket allow us do God's work through our ministries and to maintain a vibrant parish! Thank you for your generosity. Mass Times & Intentions Monday, June 24 No Mass Tuesday, June 25 7:30 am Mass: Constance Pryor (SI) by: Nancy Lesch Wednesday, June 26 7:30 am Mass: In Thanksgiving Thursday, June 27 7:30 am Mass: Mike Pavlica by: The Pennington Families Friday, June 28 7:30 am Mass: Mike Pavlica by: Phil & Connie Pratt Saturday, June 29 8:00 am Mass: Religious Vocations ***Adoration & Holy Hour following Mass*** 5:00 pm Mass: Lee McCormick by: Frank & Hatsi McCormick Sunday, June 30 8:00 am Mass: Gerald Sebben by: The Sebben Family 10:30 am Mass: Holy Trinity Parishioners (SI) Daily Rosary -7:10am -Tues-Fri, Sat. after 8am Mass To request a Mass intention, please call parish office. Peter s Pence Collection Next weekend our Diocese will take up the Peter s Pence Collection which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds beneffit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Your gift makes you a pilgrim of charity around the globe. Please be generous!!

4 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH June 23, 2013 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time TAKE UP THE CROSS DAILY The great fifty-day celebration of Easter has concluded, as have the feasts honoring the Holy Trinity and the Body and Blood of Christ. We now stand at the beginning of a long stretch of Ordinary Time that will bring us to late November. Saint Paul tells us today that those who are baptized "have clothed yourselves with Christ" (Galatians 3:27). This scripture is echoed in the Church's baptism ritual, when we sing, "You have put on Christ, in Him you have been baptized." This message is inspiring and sobering at the same time, for in today's Gospel, we get to the heart of what it means to be clothed in Christ. The Lord tells us, "If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). For the next twenty-two weeks we are called to take up the cross and, with Saint Luke as our guide, follow in the footsteps of Christ. To be clothed in Christ means that we become Christ for one another. It also means that we heed the call issued forth from Christ in today's Gospel to take up the cross daily and follow Him. It also means that we are clothed with another manifestation of Christ in our Christian experience, namely, we become part of this community that is the body of Christ. One consolation about being a Christian is that we never take up our crosses alone. We always have the support and love of the body of Christ. As the long stretch of Ordinary Time opens before us, let us pledge to support one another as we take up our crosses daily and follow in the footsteps of Christ, in Whom we have been baptized. Marian House Soup Kitchen Ministry Reminder Coordinators: EVELYN & DICK KOPROWSKI (H); (C); (C) When: Thursday, June 27th, and Saturday, June 29 th, 2013 (Always the LAST Thursday and the FIFTH Saturday of the Month) Where: Marian House Soup Kitchen, 14 W. Bijou St. Time: 7:00am 1:30pm What: Cook and feed the hungry clients of our community, and clean up for the next day s meal preparation. Raw beans may be picked up in Holy Trinity s north foyer, cooked, and brought into the Soup Kitchen by 8:00am that morning. Need: Holy Trinity Volunteers Please call Evelyn or Dick if you wish to volunteer your time working at the Marian House Soup Kitchen so we can plan the appropriate number of volunteers for those days. May the Lord bless you abundantly!! Your Sister and Brother in Christ, Evelyn & Dick Koprowski Altar Server Training Calling all boys and girls going into 4th grade through High School We have added an additional training date for those children interested in becoming a new Altar Server. Anyone who has received First Communion is invited to attend and learn how to assist the Presider at Mass. Wednesday, June 26, at 6:30pm. Please encourage your children to participate in this all important ministry. Feed the Poor... Please help us feed the poor through the Divine Redeemer Weekly Food Bank. peanut butter is the food item of the week!

5 Leave Call Director of Parish Legacy Initiative (719) Other Bequest Options: IRAs and Insurance Policies A retirement asset like an IRA or 401(k) makes an excellent bequest to charity. If your IRA were given to your family, much of the value would be depleted through estate and income taxes. By designating us as the beneficiary of part or all of your IRA, the full value of your gift is transferred to us tax free at your death and your estate receives a charitable deduction. Similarly, if your insurance policy is gifted to us at your death, your estate avoids paying tax on the asset value and receives a charitable deduction. To make a bequest of your IRA, other retirement account or life insurance policy, obtain a beneficiary designation form from your plan custodian or insurance company and designate us as beneficiary. For more information on the benefits of making a charitable bequest or for sample bequest language to complete your charitable plan, please visit our website or call us today. We all desire significance to lead happy and fulfilled lives surrounded by family and friends. For many of us, there is a compelling need to make a difference that leads us to ponder our legacy. What kind of legacy will you leave? A bequest is perhaps the easiest and most tangible way to leave a lasting impact on the people and organizations that mean the most to you. A Bequest is One of the Easiest Gifts to Make With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to family, friends or charity as part of your estate plan. A bequest may be made in several ways: Gift of a dollar amount Gift of a specific asset Gift of a percentage of your estate Gift of the residue of your estate The Benefits of Making a Charitable Bequest One benefit of a charitable bequest is that it enables you to further our work long after you are gone. Better yet, a charitable bequest can help you save estate taxes by providing your estate with a charitable deduction for the value of the gift. With careful planning, your family can also avoid paying income taxes on the assets they receive from your estate.

6 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH June 23, 2013 PEACH AND PEAR SALE Council #582 Knights of Columbus for Holy Trinity Parish will once again sell peaches and pears this summer. Due to severe weather and late frosts half of the peach crop was lost. The surviving crop looks good but is the SURVIVING CROP. As a result, one half of last year s peach sales will be allocated to each council for this year. We regret this inconvenience, but there will not be enough peaches to go around. Therefore, we must initiate a firstcome, first-serve and limit one box per customer policy this year. Pears look good and there will no be restrictions on pears this year. Prices are as follows: 18 lbs. peaches-$31; 10 lbs. peaches-$20; 20 lb. pears-$30; 10 lb. pears $19. Our Knights will start taking order next weekend (June 29/30) and each weekend thereafter until our quota of 601 lb. peaches is reached. Thank you for your support. Reflections on the Apostles Creed I believe in...one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, He suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. The Paschal Mystery the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus is at the center of our faith. We believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the only Son of God. He is the salvation of the world, now and forever. Post Abortion Healing Retreat If you are struggling from having had an abortion, experience the healing presence and love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel s Vineyard Weekend Retreat. Rachel s Vineyard retreats address the soul wounds that run deep in many women and men who have had an abortion and in those who have helped another have an abortion. The retreat is open to individuals, couples, and grandparents. The retreat experience combines Scriptural exercises, discussions and sharing, the Sacrament of Reconciliation with a compassionate priest, a Memorial service, and a Mass of the Resurrection. Come and experience God s tender, healing mercy in this Catholic, scripturally based program suitable for all Christian denominations. Memories of condemnation, abandonment, pain, and confusion are handled with care and replaced by reconciliation. The retreat offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God s unconditional love, forgiveness, compassion, and His peace with others who are also in need of healing. A priest and a licensed counselor are in attendance throughout the weekend. Participation is completely confidential. The next retreat is July For more information call or Lori lorgreg@msn.com or Amee Astadler7@msn.com. For an overview of the retreat and testimonies of past retreat participants, see the National Rachel s Vineyard website at Recommended reading: Forbidden Grief by Theresa Burke Redeeming a Father's Heart: Men Share Powerful Stories of Abortion Loss and Recovery by Kevin Burke Don t struggle alone. Come and be with others who have known and experienced the same soul wound and have found forgiveness and peace. "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

7 HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH June 23, 2013 LIGHTHOUSE CD OF THE MONTH Jesus Is Fr. Michael Schmitz Get it on the LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA stand in the south foyer of the church Fr. Michael Schmitz, a renown and beloved speaker and spiritual guide to the Young Church, discusses the all-important topic of God's existence. Armed with his usual repertoire of lively humor and sound philosophy, Fr. Mike reveals the incredible implications of the question which Christ asks all of us: "Who do YOU say that I Am?" Summer Music Ministry Many parishioners prepare for weekend liturgies by reading/ praying the scriptures ahead of time. During the summer, parishioners are invited to prepare more fully for weekend Masses by rehearsing the music. Come to Wednesday evening rehearsals (see dates below) to practice and learn the songs and hymns that will be used for the weekend Masses. There is no obligation to join the music ministry or even to sit in the music area. Just come and sing to praise our Lord! Bring the whole family! Summer rehearsal dates are July 3 & 17 & 31, Aug. 14 & 28 at 7:00 pm in the church. Questions? Contact Joan Lobeck, Music Director, Stephen Ministry How a Stephen Minister will walk through a crisis with you: They will call you and let you know you are important. They will let you know we are there and we care. They will ask you how you feel and let you talk about it. They will let you express your anger and loneliness, and let you cry if you need to. They will ask you if you need a hug or a prayer. They will hear you, not only with their ears, but also with their eyes and heart. They will let you feel your humanness, and be very honest with you. They will help you turn to God. Please contact: Holy Trinity Stephen Ministry office, x8 or htstephenministry@yahoo.com for this free, confidential service. "The Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, creates harmony and unity, and gives us courage and joy for mission" ~Pope Francis Looking for a few good men!! The Knights of Columbus are practicing Catholic men, 18 years of age and older. They meet at the Hope House for meals, fellowship, and more! For more information about the Knights, and to learn how to join, contact our Grand Knight, Kevin Flynn at June *** 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time *** 5:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM S Russell Tamlin S Ron Sebben S John Dronenburg S Mike Bartusek S DeWayne Scott S Dave Murphy L1 Mike Rice L1 Joan Kilman L1 John Dronenburg L2 Liz Gagnon L2 Herman Stockinger L2 Conrad Robran 1 Angela Rizor 1 Judith Scott 1 Hela Robran 2 Mike Bartusek 2 Ron Sebben 2 Pat Dowling 3 Merrie Schell 3 Anne Shirley 3 Rebecca Longoria

8 Leave a Legacy to Holy Trinity! "There is no greater satisfaction than knowing that your personal property and accumulated wealth will be shared with family and loved ones. Whether your estate is large or small you should make certain your property is distributed exactly as you intend. If you wish to remember Holy Trinity, this can be done through careful preparation of your Will. For sample bequest language contact Peggy Cusick, Director of Parish Legacy Initiative, at (719) or pcusick@diocs.org or visit UPDATE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Many of our families are listed with grown children still living at home, and we would like to update this information as well as correct addresses, phone numbers, and addresses for everyone. Please call Julie at the church office, x0 or us at htparishoffice@yahoo.com, to provide any changes, additions or deletions. Whether you ve recently moved, changed phone numbers, or have a new baby in the family, please let us know if there are any changes we need to make to update your record. Thank you for your help!! READINGS June 24, 2013 through June 30, 2013 Monday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mt 7:6, Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday Gn 16:1-12, [6b-12, 15-16]; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 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. Notice: 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. Please pray for... Susan Wencl Abbot ~ JoAnn Anderson ~ Lucy Apadoca ~ Esther Atencio ~ Jolene Augustine ~ Linda Bartusek ~ Pauline Brass ~ Phyllis Borman ~ Derick Bright ~ Cecilia & Glen Brim ~ Judy Carle ~ Venitta Chow ~ The Cox Family ~ Mercy Cruz ~ Dora Dak ~ Jean Courtney ~ Nicholas Cunningham ~ William Cutting ~ Joanne Demling ~ Aurelia DeWitt ~ Elaine DeWitt ~ Kate Donaldson ~ Victoria Doris ~ Larry Dunn ~ Clareen Eklund ~ Jim & Julie Ekwall ~ Rochelle Epperson ~ Tim Epperson ~ Carlos Espinoza ~ Matthew Feller ~ Nikki Fitzgerald ~ Amelia Fitzgerald ~ Teresa Fitzgerald ~ Mary Franke ~ Martha Fretty ~ Mary Gowing Gallogly ~ Barbara Garcia ~ Jennifer Gonzalez ~ Mary Grove ~ Jamie Hamlin ~ Sue Hammond ~ Pauline Hand ~ Betty Hart ~ Gale Haun ~ Alice Heedt ~ Drew Hoffman ~ Herman & Ilse Hogenmiller ~ Lucille Hollenbeck ~ Paul Huffman ~ Barbara Irwin ~ Eric Jones, Jr. ~Pat Kiruy ~ Connie Krout ~ Will Klein ~ John Klube ~ Penny Klube ~ Don Knapke ~ Karen Kramer ~ Gary Krupa ~ Harry Lambrecht ~ Howard Lanier ~ Aiko Marinko ~ Carol Marinko ~ Ron Marinko ~ Al Martinelli ~ Thelma Martino ~ Alice Matthew ~ Caitlin McElhaney ~ Earl McElhaney ~ Cecilia McGuire ~ Art McLean ~ Greg McLean ~ Jesse McCoon ~ Alex Medina ~ John Mikoni ~ Patricia Milbrandt ~ Doug Moloney ~ Carl Mosch ~ Steven Nagel ~ Dan Navarro ~ Gaynelle Newman ~ Joey Nickelson ~ Valerie Nicolosi ~ Mark O Donnell ~ Michael Paradis ~ Susan Pavlica ~ Bernice Peterson ~ Janice Pico ~ Kay Pollack ~ Jerome Prosen ~ Dorothy Pruitt ~ Jennifer Radcliff ~ Palmer Reorda ~ Eric Reyes ~ Mary Ann Rivas ~ Joseph Rivas ~ Edward Rivas ~ Charlie Roat ~ Linda Schell ~ Kathy Schell ~ Larry Sebben ~ Ron Sebben ~ Tim Shaw ~ Andrea Simpleman ~ Carol Siter ~ Herman & Mickey Stockinger ~ Michalina Stwertnik ~ Mary Thomas ~ Ron Tonuci ~ Ruben Volz ~ Carol Wadman ~Michelle Walker ~ Sam Walker ~ Jarrod Walsh ~ Nicole Walsh ~ Mary Widell ~ Deanna Won ~ Wilma Young ~ Bob & Margie Zimmerman