Holy Trinity Parish November 12, 2017 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
HOLY TRINITY PARISH NOVEMBER 12, 2017 LIGONIER, PA Christian Mothers Bake Sale Holy Trinity Christian Mothers will be sponsoring their annual Bake Sale this weekend before and after all Masses. This is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. Please help these wonderful ladies make this a successful event. Thank you in advance for your support. Thanksgiving Baskets We Need Your Help We will be preparing Thanksgiving Baskets for those less fortunate in our community on Sunday, November 19. Community Service will provide a basic Thanksgiving meal (turkey, potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables and a pumpkin pie). We are asking parishioners to bring non-perishable food items to help fill these baskets. Many of these families struggle this time of year so we would like to provide them with some additional groceries to help them through the holiday season. Some suggestions (but not limited to): soup, applesauce, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, fruit, spaghetti sauce & pasta, cookies, candy, snack items (crackers, chips, pretzels, etc.), macaroni & cheese, pancake mix & syrup, cake mix & frosting, brownie mix, etc. Please help us make bountiful baskets by bringing your non-perishable food to the Atrium on Saturday, November 18 after 12 PM and to the Social Hall on Sunday, November 19 prior to 11 AM. Also, to insure the safety of our recipients please make sure that the expiration dates on your food items are current. Please help make Thanksgiving a true blessing again this year for those less fortunate. In your charity please pray for the soul of: Stephen Bud Stas, cousin of our Parishioner Bobbie Cramer and her husband Clarence. Mr. Stas passed recently. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Holy Trinity Parish 342 W. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Parish Business Office: 724-238-6434 Mon.-Wed. & Friday 8:30 AM-3:00 PM; Closed Thursday Rev. John M. Foriska, Pastor Mrs. Annie Williams, Business Manager Mrs. Carol Serafin, Pastoral Associate for Catechesis Addy Evangeliste, Parish Secretary Bennett Porchiran, Director of Music Ministry Tina Komarinski, Youth Coordinator Please join your fellow parishioners for Coffee Socials in the Atrium after both the 8:00 AM Mass and the 11:00 AM Mass next Sunday, November 19. CHRISTIAN MOTHERS COLLECTS for BLACKBURN CENTER During November, the month of Giving Thanks for all we have, please help those who are less fortunate at the BLACKBURN CENTER AGAINST DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE. They are in need of MANY (only NEW items please): Clear plastic 66 Quart bins, Two gallon size Ziplock bags; bath mats; alarm clock; mops; towels & washcloths; laundry baskets; flashlights; fabric softener sheets; Baby Wipes; Kids P.J. size New born to size 16, tool kits. Gift Cards - Giant Eagle, Walmart; Gasoline Cards - Get Go, Sheetz. A Collection Basket is in the Narthex, but Gift Cards should be dropped off at Ligonier Sweet Shop/Path Finder Photo. (For nearly new items, please call Veronica Sander at 724-238-4028). Every donation is very much appreciated. Thank you. Welcome to Adelaide Grey Svensson, daughter of Erik & Caley Svensson, who is the newest member of our parish family through the Sacrament of Baptism on November 5, 2017. May God bless her. The Second Envelope next Weekend The annual Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Appeal will be held Nov. 18-19. Seventy-five percent of the funds collected will stay in the diocese to support local needs, and 25 percent of the funds will go to Catholic Relief Services for overseas relief efforts. Children's Liturgy of the Word Advent 2017 Children s Liturgy of the Word will be offered at 11:00 AM Mass each Sunday during Advent. Starting Sunday, Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 24. All children, ages 4-11 are welcome to attend. Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army at Giant Eagle Every year the local Churches take a turn ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Ligonier Giant Eagle. This year, Holy Trinity has been assigned for Tuesday, December 5, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Please take a half hour or an hour out of your busy schedule to volunteer to ring the bell. A sign up sheet is posted in the Narthex.
Highlights of Pastoral Council Meeting October, 2017 Members of the Pastoral Council met on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Highlights of the meeting include: Confirmation for 8 th grade students is set for 7:00 PM on November 21. There are 16 participants. The Holy Trinity Youth Ministry for middle school and high school continues to grow. Children's Liturgy of the Word will be offered every Sunday in Advent (Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24). The Blessed Mother program was well attended and successful. Thanks to all who made the program possible! A similar style program will possibly be offered during Lent. Over $8,600 was raised over Fort Ligonier Days by parking cars. Volunteers made this all possible so Community Service can assist those in need. Thanksgiving food baskets will be distributed by Community Service on November 19. A Happy Birthday Jesus party will be held on December 3. This will be a family event. Watch for details on our website and in the Sunday bulletin. The next Pastoral Council meeting will be on November 16, 2017 at 7:00 PM. The Holy Trinity Pastoral Council Needs You!!! The Holy Trinity Pastoral Council kindly requests that all members of the Parish pray for us and guide us as we seek to fill vacancies on the Pastoral Council. Please help us to identify persons in this faith community who you feel would support the entire Parish as we strive to enhance our sense of and commitment to Evangelization, Worship, Service, Community, Stewardship and the Word. Anyone interested in serving on the Pastoral Council or knowing a qualified candidate should contact the Parish Office at (724)238-6434 or Lisa Moeller at (724)235-2491. The Pastoral Council meets once a month on the 3rd Thursday of the month. The meeting lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The commitment is for three years. This is a great way to get involved in the Parish. Please search your hearts and get involved. We need you! EDGE Grades 6-8 Meets Monday from 7-8:15 PM. Closing prayer 8:15 PM. Parents and siblings are invited to join us for closing prayer. Youth Ministry All Teens are Encouraged to Attend LifeTeen Grades 9-12 will meet This Sunday, Following the 11:00 AM Mass in the Parish Meeting Room. HOLY TRINITY PARISH IS HOSTING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS PARTY! FOR FAMILIES! PARENTS, BRING YOUR CHILDREN! GRANDPARENTS, BRING YOUR GRANDCHILDREN! KIDS, BRING A FRIEND! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 IMMEDIATELY AFTER 11:00 am Mass til 3:00 pm HOLY TRINITY PARISH HALL THE CELEBRATION INCLUDES A LIGHT LUNCH, AN ANIMATED MOVIE ON JESUS' BIRTH, NATIVITY CRAFTS, DECORATING COOKIES FOR THE HOMELESS, NATIVITY DRESS-UP AND CHRISTMAS CAROLS RSVP BY NOVEMBER 20, 2017 Parish Office (724) 238-6434
Parish Activities Calendar for November & December, 2017 A=Atrium C=Church H=Social Hall L=Loft PL=Parish Library PMR=Parish Mtg. Room All Times Are PM Unless Otherwise Indicated Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 12 2nd Collection Catholic Accent Christian Mothers Bake Sale After Masses A & Narthex LifeTeen (Grades 9-12) 12:00-2:00 PMR 19 Coffee Social After 8:00 & 11:00 AM - A 2nd Env. Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund & Catholic Relief Services 7:00 PM Community Thanksgiving Service - C Social to follow in Atrium 13 Early Deadline for Submitting information for November 26 bulletin Religious Ed. & Edge Youth 7:00-8:15 - H 20 Religious Ed. & Edge Youth 7:00-8:15 - H 26 27 NO Religious Ed. & Edge Youth 14 RCIA 7:00-9:00 - PMR 21 Set up for Confirmation Social begins at 4:00 (4:00-10:00) A & H 7:00 PM Confirmation in Church 28 RCIA 7:00-9:00 - PMR 15 Betlen Health Fair set up in afternoon - H 22 23 16 Bethlen Health Fair 11:00 AM to 3:00 - H Pastoral Council Meeting 7:00 - PMR Choir Rehearsal 7:00-9:00 - L Parish Office Closed 29 30 Choir Rehearsal 7:00-9:00 - L 17 18 Reconciliation Prep. 10:00 AM to Noon - A & C 24 Parish Office Closed 1 2 Drop off items for Food Baskets in Atrium beginning at Noon Community Service Food Baskets Set up 4:00-9:00 - H 25
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Liturgical Assignments Mass Intentions EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 5:30 pm Bill Smith, Mary Smith, Carol Serafin 8:00 am Margie Horrell, Denise Warren, Mary Caspersen 11:00 am Rita Bingaman, Adam Cogan, Marge Moffat Daily-Week of 11/13 - Carol Serafin LECTORS 5:30 pm Edward Conroy 8:00 am Willie Ulery 11:00 am Greg Jablunovsky Daily-Week of 11/13 Mary Sidehammer ALTAR SERVERS 5:30 pm Emmie Horner 8:00 am TBD 11:00 am Miles Higgins, Mikayla Homyak CANTORS 5:30 pm Bobbie Cramer 8:00 am Trish Fite 11:00 am Terry Trimeloni EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK 11/19 Mary Sidehammer, Roger Sidehammer COLLECTION COUNTERS 11/19 Pat Caffrey, Anne Mary Campbell, Cynthia Tierno, Kathleen Shaulis HOLY TRINITY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic community of Holy Trinity Parish, call together the pilgrim people of God throughout the Ligonier and Laurel Valleys. Our Church strives to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by providing a Catholic education for our youth, on-going education for adults, training for our leadership, and encouraging our members to discover and use their God-given talents. Our mission is continually realized by being a worshiping community, united and nurtured by the sacraments, scripture and prayer, as we celebrate God's saving grace. Our mission is further realized by fostering a sense of unity and social awareness of each other in good times and in bad, and joining other parishes in the Valleys to spread the Gospel. Saturday, November 11 5:30 pm + Leo J. Bassi Entrance into the New Jerusalem by Bassi Family Sunday, November 12 8:00 am + Philip & Joseph Perkins by Daughter Mary Ann DiRinaldo & Family 11:00 am For All Parishioners Monday, November 13 8:00 am + William Burkhard by Son, John Tuesday, November 14 8:00 am + Donald O Toole by wife, Teresa Wednesday, November 15 8:00 am + Nick & Anna Wancheck by Daughter, Anna Mae Beghini Thursday, November 16 8:00 am + Bill Levine by Mary & Dave Kerr Friday, November 17 8:00 am + Thomas Loughran by The Loughran Family Saturday, November 18 5:30 pm + Mary Ann & Robert Klinchock by The Klinchock Family Sunday, November 19 8:00 am + Eileen Atkins by her Loving Family 11:00 am For All Parishioners Regional Sunday evening Mass will be 6:00 PM at Holy Family Latrobe YOUR GENEROSITY for November 4 & 5, 2017 Adult $6,372.00 Children s $1.00 Loose Cash $374.25 All Saints $50.00 All Souls $52.00 Total Ordinary Income for Bills $6,849.25 Catholic Accent $199.00 Capital Reserve $412.00 Total Income for Specific Purposes $611.00 Religious & Retired Priests Appeal $883.00 Diocesan Poverty Relief $80.00 Food Bank $50.00 Total Diocesan Other Collections $1,013.00 Total Deposit $8,473.25 Mass Attendance for November 4 & 5, 2017 5:30 p.m. 161 8:00 a.m. 150 11:00 a.m. 200 Total 511