Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

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1 Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Founded in 1826 WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. at Juniata College (During the academic year) Family : Third Weekend of every month Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 p.m. 524 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, PA (on 6th Street between Washington and Mifflin Streets) Church Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Closed on Holy Days and Holidays Office Phone and Fax: (814) St. Vincent de Paul Society (814) mhtcc@comcast.net Website:

2 Page Two December 23, 2018 Schedule of Events Monday, December 17, :30 p.m. SVdP TH Tuesday, December 18, 2018 No Rosary Wednesday, December 19, :30 p.m. Christmas Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 20, :30 a.m. Queen of Peace DMC Sunday, December 23, 2018 No Faith Formation Classes WEDNESDAY MASS TIME CHANGE This week, Wednesday will be celebrated at 8 a.m. ROSARY SCHEDULE The Tuesday evening Rosary Group will stop further December meetings. Rosary will resume on Tuesday, January 8! ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES A few of the surrounding churches will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week. Here is the schedule: Sunday, Dec. 16 Our Lady of Victory, State College 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 St. Matthew, Tyrone 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Good Shepherd, State College 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.19 Immaculate Conception, Dudley 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 SS Peter/Paul, Philipsburg 7 p.m. If you missed our Advent Penance service, feel free to join one of these celebrations! CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES December 24 at 4:30 p.m. and Midnight (Carols begin at 4 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.) December 25 at 10 a.m. RITE OF ACCEPTANCE Please welcome Christian Heasley who is our newest Catechumen. Christian received the Rite of Acceptance on Saturday, December 15. Christian eagerly awaits all the rites and rituals that will bring him to Baptism and full communion in the Catholic Church. Please welcome and pray for Christian on his journey. COMMUNITY MOVIES The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a community movie at the Clifton 5 Cinema on Sunday, December 23. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey) will begin at 4:00 p.m. Admission for The Grinch is any non perishable food item which will be given to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Come enjoy the this movie with your family. RCIA SESSIONS RCIA sessions have begun. Deacon Don has met with Christian Heasley, who received the Rite of Acceptance on December 15. If anyone is interested in joining the Catholic Church or helping in the process, contact Deacon Don at dgibboney@diocesesj.org. CHURCH DECORATING On Saturday, December 22 at 9 a.m., all Knights of Columbus and interested parishioners (including our youth) are welcome to come help decorate the Church. We will be setting up the manger scene, stand and decorate the trees, and trim - all help is greatly appreciated POCKET SHAWLS Pocket shawls for members of the armed forces are available in the Gathering Space. Our parish's shawl ministry has made a pocket version for service members. Please take one for your family member or friend in the military. Let them know they are being prayed for. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS During the Christmas holiday, the Church Office will be closed on December 24, 25, 26. The office will also be closed on December 31 and January 1. HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God is a holy day for Catholics in the United States. times for the holy day are Monday, December 31 at 7:00 p.m. (no Monday a.m. on December 31) and Tuesday, January 1 at 9:00 a.m. DECEMBER ANNIVERSARY COUPLES Neil and Emily Hood Rick and Pat Lombard Jesse and Nancy Mills Rob and Jan Yelnosky December Anniversary is not listed, please contact the Church Office Thank You Most Holy Trinity s St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks all who helped make the Christmas Food Baskets for the poor very successful. Over 180 families were given a basket with all the ingredients to make a Turkey Dinner plus fresh dairy, fruits and gifts for the children. An event like this could only happen with the help of many people working together. We appreciate everyone that contributed a frozen turkey, canned goods, cash, or their time in this effort of love. The Giving Tree in the Gathering Space was very successful and much appreciated with filling most of the gifts required. This year we had the most contributions of all the ingredients. Thanks to our Faith Formation students and other youth in helping with the heavy lifting and distribution last Saturday. All this work was done with love of the poor and following in Jesus footsteps. Thank you again for your Christmas generosity.

3 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT FAITH FORMATION NEWS We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be Safe!! No Faith Formation Classes on December 23 and 30. See you January 6!! COMMUNITY NEWS AND INFORMATION Support your local foodbank Join the fight against hunger in our community! The food item for the Huntingdon Area Food Bank for the month of December is any non perishable food item. The Friar s Nook Gift Shop Christmas Happenings Christmas Sale: Saturday, Dec. 15 Saturday, Dec. 22 Finish up (or start) your Christmas shopping by stopping at The Friar s Nook Gift Shop, located at 793 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg. Save 20% off your entire purchase on all items storewide December 15-22! Christmas Cookie Sale: December 20 Take the stress out of Christmas cookie prep by stopping at The Friar s Nook Gift Shop s Christmas Cookie Sale on Thursday, December 20 th. There will be a variety of ethnic and traditional Christmas cookies, so stop by early while supplies last! Follow us on Facebook for updates and events! (Questions? Call us at ) Spirit of the Season Concert On Thursday, December 27 at 7:00 p.m., at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto, a Christmas Concert will be held featuring La Bella Musical String Quartet, The St. Michael Basilica Choir and the St. Michael School Choir. All are welcome to attend. A free will offering will be take to benefit the Loretto Basilica/Our Lady of the Alleghenies Garden Shrine music program. Families and the Gospel Luke 1:3-45 Mary was excited about her first pregnancy and rushed to tell her cousin. Sadly, children are often seen as a liability, another mouth to feed or an obstacle to my career. It is said Christmas is for children. It is more accurate to say Christmas is for adults to appreciate the gift of children! Page Three READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Lk 1:67-79 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 Tuesday: (Night) Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 (Dawn) Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1,6,11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 (Day) Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3-4, 6-8, 16-17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:41-52 FINANCIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION Financial Information is unavailable this week due to Bulletin editor deadline. MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH STAFF Rev. Mark Reid Administrator Deacon Donald Gibboney Michael Makufka Financial Administrator Rita Martinez Director of Faith Formation Doreen Mills Administrative Assistant Joe Masciangelo Finance Council Chairperson Chad Little Pastoral Council Facilitator

4 Liturgical Ministers Volunteers 4:30 p.m.monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Vigil EMHC: Deacon, S Benton, S Kaylor, M Rupert, S Wion Gifts: Hopsicker Family Greeters: C & E Bernazzoli Readers: J Zaleski, M Zaleski, Deacon Ushers: J Gutshall, Help Servers: M Gutshall, A & R Sullivan Midnight EMHC: Deacon, D Lillibridge, J Los, D Mills, J Mills Gifts: J & J Sullivan Greeters: F & J Chalan Readers: V Copenhaver, E Gargula, Deacon Ushers: F Chalan, Help 10:00 a.m.sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas EMHC: B Morder, J Smeltzer, Help Gifts: Help Greeters: Help Readers: S Hochberg, Help Ushers: Help 5:00 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 Certs: B Chaundy EMHC: E Miller, E Porter, J Smeltzer, M & R Sulesky Gifts: D & J Mills Greeters: J & J Sinclair Readers: D Lillibridge, D Mellott, Deacon Ushers: F Chalan, Help 8:00 a.m.sunday, Dec. 30 Certs: A Boyce EMHC: Deacon, S Benton, D Gutshall, J & J Gutshall Gifts: GT Gaudlip, Jos. Gutshall Greeters: M & N McClain Readers: R Kalos, J Mills, Deacon Ushers: A Los, T Zumpetta, Help Servers: M Gutshall, A Sullivan 8:00 a.m.sunday, Dec. 30 Certs: J Cook, H Wright EMHC: Deacon, R Martinez, B Morder, J & T Morse Gifts: Cook Family Greeters: F Lear, P Sharum Readers: C Payne, S Wion, Deacon Ushers: P Sharum, Help Servers: L Kenawell

5 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Dec. 24 Monday, Advent Weekday 8:00 a.m. No The Nativity of the Lord Vigil 4:30 p.m. People of the Parish Dec. 25 Tuesday, The Nativity of the Lord 12:00 a.m. Damian Kastner+ Requested by Fred & Valerie Lear 10:00 a.m. Michael Logan Martinez+ Requested by Martinez Family Dec. 26 Wednesday, Saint Stephen No or Communion Service Dec. 27 Thursday, Saint John 10:00 a..m. Communion Service at Westminster Woods 3:00 p.m. Communion Service at Arista Care Dec. 28 Friday, The Holy Innocents 8:00 a.m. Antonio Colmenar+ Requested by Ed and Rita Gargula Dec. 29 Saturday, Saint Thomas Becket 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation The Holy Family of Jesus, Joseph and Mary Anticipated 5:00 p.m. In Thanksgiving of Mel and Judy Cooper Requested by John and Judith Mierley Dec. 30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Joseph and Mary 8:00 a.m. James T. Kalos+ Requested by the Family 10:15 a.m. People of the Parish Please keep them in your prayers Our beloved sick and those in need: Hope Weaver Brian Elliott Anthony Ciccarelli, Jr. Josie Shope Our beloved deceased: Edmond Seguin+ Leslie Eckley+ Damian Kastner+ Charles Wenrich+ Nicholas DeTore+ Our beloved men and women in the Armed Forces: Fr. Leo Arnone 1st LT Matthew Bennett Titus Brown TSGT Joe Coffman Greg Cox SGT Joshua Franklin PFC Benjamin Gaudlip 1st LT Logan Gaudlip PFC Robert Goss Fr. Frantisek Halka Gustavo Maldanado Peniel Reid Ken Sterner David Stiehler Madeline Suba Aaron Taylor PFC Robert Turnbaugh Capt. Michael Tkach Fr. Charles Ugo LT Derek J. Watson