Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Founded in 1826 524 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652 (on 6th Street between Washington and Mifflin Streets) MARCH 4, 2018 Welcome Visitors, Guests & New Parishioners! THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT PARISH STAFF Rev. Mark Reid Administrator Deacon Donald T. 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 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 Mass: Third Weekend of every month Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 p.m. (or upon request) Faith Formation Grades 1-11: 9:00 a.m. Every Sunday September through April Kindergarten: 9:00 a.m. Every Sunday October through April Christian Initiation Interested in becoming a Catholic? Contact the church office at 643-0160. 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) 643-0160 St. Vincent de Paul Society (814) 643-2222 Email: mhtcc@comcast.net Website: www.mhtcc.org
Page Two MARCH 4, 2018 Schedule of Events Monday, March 5, 2018 12:00 p.m. Forum of Churches Mtg MHT 3:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Mtg EC 4:30 p.m. Queen of Peace DMC 7:00 p.m. Trinity Choir Rehearsal CH Wednesday, March 7, 2018 7:00 p.m. Book Club Office Thursday, March 8, 2018 9:00 a.m. Bible Discussion EC Friday, March 9, 2018 8:30 a.m. Fish Dinner Prep TH 4:00 p.m. Fish Dinner TH 4:00 p.m. Self Led Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:15 a.m. Faith Formation Classes Gr K 11 3:00 p.m. HAHS Choir Concert CH 6:00 p.m. Mass at Juniata College 6:30 p.m. Ultreya TH Paschal Triduum and Easter Schedule Holy Thursday 7 p.m. Mass, 8 p.m. Adoration, 9 p.m. Night Prayer Good Friday 8 a.m. Morning Prayer, 8:30 a.m. Vigil Before the Cross 12:00 p.m. Ecumenical Service begins at Abbey Church 3:00 p.m. Mass Holy Saturday 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:30 p.m. Great Easter Vigil 10:30 p.m. Breaking Paschal Fast Easter Sunday 8 a.m. Mass 10:15 a.m. Mass Forum of Churches Good Friday Service Here is the schedule for the Ecumenical Good Friday Service: 12 p.m. Abbey Church, 12:25 p.m. First Regular Baptist Church, 12:50 p.m. MHT, 1:15 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church, 1:40 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2:05 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 2:35 p.m. St. John Episcopal Church K of C Bingo Fundraiser The Knights of Columbus Bingo held on Sunday, March 18 will be a Lenten fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit our local St. Vincent de Paul Society and Helping Haiti Ministry. Bingo starts at 2 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m. Anniversary Couples Best wishes to our February anniversary couples! Michael and Jessica Galloway William and Donna Walters Eric and Amy Gembinski Randolph Breaking Paschal Fast Interested in helping with the beauty of the Paschal Feast? We are in need of your help. Enjoy the fun of the Break-fast After the Easter Vigil Mass, March 31st. Please Contact Donna Walters at 814-599-9448. Thank you! Any and all help is welcome! New Parishioners on the way!!! We are pleased to announce that we have a catechumen and a candidate who will celebrate the Sacraments of initiation and be welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Emma Grace Lillibridge, the daughter of Jason Lillibridge and granddaughter of Debbie Lillibridge is a 9th grade student at Juniata Valley High School. Her sponsors are Paul Kozak and Debbie Lillibridge. She is preparing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Kelsey A. Deetz is a senior at Juniata College studying Environmental Science. Kelsey is sponsored by Joshua Muffie and Samantha Ochs, who are also seniors at Juniata College. Kelsey is preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Both Emma and Kelsey recently completed the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion on February 18, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament with Bishop Mark. Please continue to pray for Emma and Kelsey as they continue their journey of faith. TRINITY CHOIR The Trinity Choir will be singing for the liturgies of the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Easter Vigil) on March 29, 30, and 31. All are invited to join us! Remaining rehearsals are scheduled on Mondays, March 5, 12, and 19, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please contact John Bukowski at 641-0104 or bukowski@juniata.edu with any questions. K of C Banquet This year marks the 60th anniversary of the chartering of the local council of the Knights of Columbus. The Council will commemorate this as a part of the annual Wives Appreciation/ Awards Banquet. The date is Saturday June 9th immediately following the 5:00 p.m. Mass. All Knights are asked to please hold that date and plan to attend. More information will follow. FAITH FORMATION NEWS Retreats on March 4 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grade 10 will meet in the Gathering Space and Grade 11 students in Trinity Hall. Information will be sent home with students from 3rd to 11th Grades regarding a Diocesan writing/poster contest. Students needing service hours are encouraged to help at our Fish Dinners.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT DIOCESAN NEWS AND INFORMATION IS YOUR CAR COSTING YOU MORE IN REPAIRS THESE DAYS? If so, consider donating it (running or not) to The National Council of The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul USA and help those in need. We can take trucks, boats, trailers, campers, and more. To start your vehicle donation call 800-322-8284 or visit www.svdpcares.org/car-donation. Lent Retreat for Women: Do you know a woman who feels over-tasked, anxious, burdened, distracted, fragmented, frayed, tossed or turbulent? Maybe all of the above? Could that be you? Let s dive together into the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:41) and reflect on what is essential. Join us for the Women s Retreat for Lent at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (on Grays Woods Blvd just off Rt. 99 at State College). We are excited to welcome Dr. Joanne Cahoon, professional Spiritual Director and Consultant, to lead our 2018 Women s Retreat day. Mark your calendars for: Saturday, March 17, 8:30 a.m. (doors open) - 3:30 p.m. Take a day during Lent to readjust, focus and renew your heart in preparation for Easter glory. For more information or to register contact Good Shepherd by email: goodshepherd@dioceseaj.org or call (814) 238-2110. Register by March 5th for $25. (March 6th, $30 per person.) Lunch will be provided. Pierogi and Kielbasa Sale St. Joseph Parish, Williamsburg St. Joseph Parish in Williamsburg is selling pierogis and kielbasa. Order forms are in the Gathering Space and should be returned to the Gathering Space with payment by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. Orders should be picked up at St. Joseph Parish on Wednesday, March 28 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. COMMUNITY NEWS AND INFORMATION Lenten Music for Meditation: The Huntingdon Area Forum of Churches has announced the revival of the Lenten Music for Meditation series. Organ music will be played from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on the Wednesdays of Lent. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Forum's Fuel Oil Fund which provides emergency fuel to those in need. The remaining schedule is March 7 at the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church with Bill Lamberson, March 14 at the Stone Church of the Brethren with Loren and Donna Rhodes, and March 21 at Most Holy Trinity with John Bukowski. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Page Three FINANCIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION Weekly Financial Report February 25, 2018 Sunday Envelopes $ 3,899.00 Loose Cash & Checks $ 435.01 Children s Envelopes $ 4.15 Total Sunday Collection $ 4,338.16 Collection during Week $ 408.00 Total Collection $ 4,746.16 Budget Amount $ 5,660.00 Difference ($-913.84) Number of Families Using Envelopes 130 Percent of Families Using Envelopes 28% Gift Card Sales Week of February 11, 2018 Weekly Sales $1,990.00 Profit $94.75 Special Collections Week of February 25, 2018 Ash Wednesday $60.00 Black & Indian Missions $98.00 Catholic Register $26.00 Easter Flowers $85.00 Saint Vincent de Paul $50.63 This Week s Bulletin Sponsor is Spoiled Rott n Pets Better Foods for Better Health 814-506-8061 373 Fairgrounds RD, Huntingdon We thank our business sponsors for placing an ad in our bulletin. Please patronize our advertisers. They make our bulletin possible The Huntingdon Area HS choirs will present their annual Winter Choral Concert at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, March 11th. The concert repertoire includes sacred and folk music and will feature the Choralairs, Chamber Singers, District Chorus participants, Huntingdon Camerata and the Men's & Women's Choruses. All are welcome to this free concert performance!
Liturgical Ministers Volunteers 5:00 p.m. Sat., March 10 Certs: B Chaundy EMHC: Deacon, E Porter, M Sulesky Gifts: Linn Family Greeters: P Lightner, L Powell Readers: G Lightner, S Powell Ushers: F Chalan, C Linn Servers: M Linn, Help 8:00 a.m.sunday, March 11 Certs: A Boyce EMHC: Deacon, C Dale, J Hayden Gifts: E Hammers, J Workinger Greeters: M & N McClain Readers: T Haffey, P Hopsicker, Deacon Ushers: R Taylor Servers: M Hearn 10:15 a.m.sunday, March 11 Certs: A & J Cook EMHC: Deacon, H & J Escuadro Gifts: Cook Family Greeters: C & E Bernazzoli Readers: D Lillibridge, C Payne, Deacon Ushers: E Bernazzoli, Help Servers: V LoPiccolo, R Passalacqua Counters: R Gargula, J Shaffer READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Pss 42:2-3; 43:3-4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-29 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11b, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21b; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Mar. 5 Monday, Lenten Weekday 8:00 a.m. Charles Baumgartner+ Mass Requested by the Desko Family Mar. 6 Tuesday, Lenten Weekday No Mass or Communion Service Mar. 7 Wednesday, Saints Perpetua and Felicity 6:00 p.m. Ed McLaughlin+ Mass Requested by Larry & Shirley Powell Mar. 8 Thursday, Saint John of God 12:10 p.m. Mary M. Hudy+ Mass Requested by Richard Hudy Mar. 9 Friday, Saint Frances of Rome 8:00 a.m. Ralph Laughlin+ Mass Requested by the Estate 4:00 p.m. Self Led Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Mar. 10 Saturday, Lenten Weekday 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation Fourth Sunday of Lent 5:00 p.m. Lex Prindle+ Mass Requested by Kathy Hirtzel Mar.11 Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Margaret Kalos+ Mass Requested by the Family 10:15 a.m. People of the Parish Mass Requested by 6:00 p.m. Deceased of Thomas Family Mass Requested by the Estate at Juniata College Please keep these people in your prayers. Our beloved sick and those in need: Anthony Ciccarelli, Jr. Dr. Antonio Colmenar Maryalice Jones May Josie Shope Don Young Our beloved deceased: Bob Gensimore+ Lee Fisher+ Our beloved men and women in the Armed Forces: Fr. Leo Arnone 1st LT Matthew Bennett Titus Brown TSGT Joe Coffman SGT Joshua Franklin PFC Benjamin Gaudlip 1st LT Logan Gaudlip PFC Robert Goss Fr. Frantisek Halka SGT Jimmy Harker Ken Sterner David Stiehler Madeline Suba PFC Robert Turnbaugh 1st LT Michael Tkach Fr. Charles Ugo LTJG Derek J. Watson