Holy Trinity Catholic Church February 28, 2016

Holy Trinity Catholic Church
February 28, 2016
20523 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas 78258
Website: www.holytrinitysat.org
The Third Sunday of Lent
Jesus said to them in reply,
" Do you think that because these Galileans
suffered in this way they were greater sinners
than all other Galileans?
By no means! But I tell you, if you do not
repent, you will all perish as they did!"
Lk 13:2-3
People who believe and belong — The Kingdom of God is where you are
Parish Office - 210-497-4200
FAX: 210-497 - 4285
Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM – 8:00PM
Friday 8:30 AM—5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Pastoral Staff
Pastor - Msgr. Michael H. Yarbrough
Parochial Vicar - Fr. Oscar Tello-Curiel
Deacon Michael Cleary, 857-0930
Deacon Chris Laskowski, 497-4486
Deacon Guy LoTurco, 497-2363
Deacon Jerry Micek, 497-4410
Deacon David Seguin, 365-4902
Deacon Dickie Yzaguirre, 545-2604
Parish Staff
Parish Administrator: Oscar Perez
Finance Coordinator: Cecilia Greene
Bookkeeper: Lizzette Kranz
Director of Music & Liturgy: Lucy Tavira
Sacristan: Doug Stolo
Coordinator of RCIA & Adult Ed: Desma Delgado
Parish Secretary: Gloria Barretto
Receptionist: Ana Rosa Lane
Facilities Manager: Terri Collins (210-497-0700)
Facilities Manager Asst. : George Weynand
Maintenance Coordinator: Joaquin Martinez
Faith Formation Office - 497-4145
Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
(Limited Hours in July)
Faith Formation Staff
Coordinator of Religious Ed: Kristin Casas
Asst. Coord. of Religious Ed: Eric Mejia
Admin. Asst. Rosa Becnel
Admin. Asst. Martha Sandoval
LIFETEEN - High School Ministry
Youth Minister: Debra Gray
Confirmation:
Assistant Youth Minister: Renee Kuntz
The EDGE - Middle School Ministry
Assistant Youth Minister: Caitlyn DeWitt
WELCOME
We extend a warm welcome to anyone new to our parish family & all
visitors who celebrate with us throughout the year. If you would like
to join this parish, please pick up a registration form which can be
found near both bulletin boards in the foyer. Complete & return the
registration form at your convenience.
Eucharistic Celebrations
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:15AM,
1:00 PM (Spanish) & 5:30 PM
Weekday - refer to page 2 for changes:
Mon., Wed., Fri., Mass is at 8:30 AM & 12:05PM
Tue. & Thu., Mass is at 6:30 AM
Adoration Hours:
9:00AM - Noon ~ Mondays and Wednesdays
9:00AM - Midnight ~ Fridays
9:00AM First Fridays to 9:00AM First Saturdays (24 hour adoration)
SACRAMENTS
Penance:
Saturday, 3:00-4:30 PM
in church building or call the office for
an appointment.
Baptism:
Pre-baptism instruction is required.
Classes for 2015:
Last Monday of the month Jan. - Nov.,
unless it’s a Holiday.
Call the parish office to sign up.
Marriage:
There is a 6 month preparation period
for Sacramental marriages. Please call
the parish office for details.
Inquiry into the Catholic Faith:
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA).
Call Desma Delgado 497-4200
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS,
ARTICLES AND REQUESTS
DEADLINE:
10 days prior to date published
via email please:
gloria@holytrinitysat.org
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS
by 10:00 AM by Wednesday
Prior to weekend needed:
gloria@holytrinitysat.org
PARISH REPORTER
Sylvia Theall - sylviatheall@att.net.
Help us
keep our records current.
Please notify the Parish Office
if you are moving or if your
personal status has changed.
Sympathy
Monday February 29
6:30AM Communion Service - during Lent
Celebrant – Fr. Oscar
8:30AM - Connie Beck, †, Tom Ctvrtlik, Sr., †
& Don & Sally Anderson, Sp. Int.
Celebrant – Msgr. Mike
12:05PM - Jesus Ricardo Campos, †, Loretta Ctvrtlik, † & Andrea Bravo, †
Tuesday March 1
Celebrant - Msgr. Mike
6:30AM - Roger Seguin, †, Tom Ctvrtlik, Sr., † & Jesus Ricardo Campos, †
Wednesday March 2
6:30AM Communion Service - during Lent
Celebrant – Fr. Oscar
8:30AM - Tom Ctvrtlik, Sr., †, Jesus Ricardo Campos, †
& Rick Wiles Family, Sp. Int.
Celebrant – Msgr. Mike
12:05PM -Mary Kay Beaumont, †, Luis Alberto Delgado, †
& Francisco Adell, †
Thursday March 3
Celebrant - Fr. Oscar
6:30AM - Ramon Barretto, Sp. Int., Jesus Ricardo Campos, †
& Loretta Ctvrtlik, †
Friday March 4
6:30AM Communion Service - during Lent
Celebrant - Fr. Oscar
8:30AM - Loretta Ctvrtlik, †, Jesus Ricardo Campos, †
& James Barker Family, Sp. Int.
Celebrant - Msgr. Mike
12:05PM - Valeria Rivera, Sp. Int. & Erick Cruz, Sp. Int.
Saturday March 5
Celebrating – Fr. Oscar
5:00PM – Monica & Luis Jimenez, Sp. Int. Wayne Petts, †,
& Jesus Ricardo Campos, †
Sunday March 6
Celebrant - Msgr. Mike
8:00AM - Malbina Bear, † & Norman H. Riebe, †
Celebrant – Fr. Oscar
9:30AM - Francis R. Smith †, & Juanita Parra, †
Celebrant - Fr. Oscar
11:15AM Teodora Mapa, † & Victorino Mapa, †
Celebrant - Msgr. Mike
1:00PM Alberto Sias, † & Jesus Ricardo Campos, †
Celebrant - Msgr. Mike
5:30PM Kaylee Carew, † & Greck & Rosie Cruz, Sp. Int.
**Celebrant subject to change
MARCH 5TH & 6TH
Saturday 5:00 PM
Lectors: John Theall & Sylvia Theall
Altar Servers: Andrew Hieger, Caroline Hieger & Aidan La Guardia
Sunday 8:00 AM
Lectors: Emily Baril & Jolene Waun
Altar Servers: Mark Nunziata & Gina Nunziata
Sunday 9:30 AM
Lectors: Marcel Theriot & Launi Castillo
Altar Servers: Daniel Marynak, Julian Garcia & Olivia Hoelting
Sunday 11:15 AM
Lectors: Bill Hodde Tony Salsedo
Altar Servers: Jarren Gonzaba, Luke Prior & Viviana Garza
Sunday 1:00 PM
Lectors: Pepe Q & Juanito
Altar Servers: Karol Zavala, Diego Acevedo & Isabella Avila
Sunday 5:30 PM - Lifeteen Mass
Lectors: Katie Trexlar & Sammy Kuntz
Altar Servers: Connor Fitzmaurice, Lauren Singer & Andres Guerra
We offer condolences and sympathy to our parishioners
who have experienced a death in their family.
Jon Bueche, brother of Fred Bueche
Connie Beck, mother of Margaret Maisel
Frances O’Connor, wife of Brian O’Connor
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the
evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen
Parish Prayer List:
For Inclusion on the Ill and Homebound prayer list in the Bulletin
contact: Gloria Barretto - 497-4200 ext. 307
gloria@holytrinitysat.org
For the Parish Email Prayer Chain contact:
ZZ Mylar at ZZMylar@hotmail.com
Ranita Adams
Virginia Alvarado
Norma Araiza
Patricia Beghetti
Mike Bordovsky
Douglas Boubel
Bill Boyle
Bernice Burrage
Peggy Camp
Diana Carlee
Dora Cavazos
Ramiro Cavazos
Heather Cheshier
John E. Clifford
Betty Jane Choffel
Merle Choffel
Meredith Clarke
Jose Cortes
Jack Copeland
Msgr. Pat Cronin
Benny DeLeon
Mike De Leon
Berenice Diaz
Savas Encina
Dick Errhalt
Margarita Esparsa
Juanita Ferraro
Bernice Friesenhahn
Alfredo Galindo
Patricia C. Galindo
Judy Garcia
Sharon M. Garcia
Carmel Gatt
Mary Giniewski
Cathy Goin
Jacob Goldsmith
Amanda Gonzales
John Gonzales
Lupita Gonzalez
Richard Gould
Carlos Guevara, Sr.
Carly Guidotti
Caleb Hesita
Jacob Hesita
Harlan Hinkle
Margie Kiolbassa
Bonita Langley
Janet Langley
Mark Langley
Joseph Latronico
Kevin Lewis
Deacon Guy LoTurco
Patricia Matteson
Elizabeth Martinez
Francisco Martinez
Fernando Monroy
Joe A. Montoya
Josie Moreno
Larry Nolte
Jose Nuncio
Mary Palma
Eleanor Palmer
Paul Paniszczyn
Tuyet Pham
Hattie Mary Rachal
Macey Rakowitz
Mary Rangel
Olivia Michelle Ramirez
Shannon Riley
Antonio Quinones, Jr.
Tony Resendez
Rick Roberts
Hector Rodriguez
David Ross
Eugene Ruiz
Melinda Saenz
Ivanna Salas
Jose Antonio Salas
Michelle Sanchez
John Edward Smith
Krista Soria
David Stolo
Nick Stolo, Jr.
Peter Suess
Martha Sweeney
Helen Swete
Maddox Steele
John Theall
Sylvia Theall
Nancy Torries
Janet Treemarcki
Michael Trevino
Dan Villanueva
Daniela Villanueva
Tomas Andres Villegas
Kelly Waite
Darnell Waun
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Dustin Wintrow
Msgr. Mike Yarbrough
Carrie Zyskowsky
Joe Zyskowsky
If you would like your loved ones name on the prayer list please contact
our Parish Secretary: Gloria Barretto at the parish office 497-4200
or email gloria@holytrinitysat.org
Our parishioners serving overseas:
Pray for their safe return.
Frank Czerniakowski, Kevin Semrlrath, Eric Hohman
William McCary & Brant Walz
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS at HOLY TRINITY
K of C TACO SUNDAY / CDA BAKE SALE
9:30AM-11:00AM High School Confirmation/FFC
11:00AM
Spanish Choir Practice/FFC
After 5:30PM Mass LIFETEEN
9:00AM-12:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/Chapel
Monday
9:15AM
Divine Mercy Cenacle/BH
Feb. 29
Rosary/Church
After 12:05 Mass
4:30PM & 6:30PM Elementary Faith Formation/FFC
Adult Bible Study—Galatians /FFC
6:30PM
English Men’s ACTS Team Mtg./BH
6:45PM
EDGE/BH
7:00PM-8:30PM
AA Meeting/BH
7:00PM
Spanish Prayer and Worship Workshop/BH
7:00PM
Spanish Bible Study/FFC
Tuesday
9:00AM
Apostleship of the Cross/BH
March 1
9:15AM & 11:30
Bridges Beyond Grief/BH
10:00AM
Rosary/Chapel
1:00PM-1:30PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry/BH
1:00PM
Elementary Faith Formation/FFC
4:30PM
Girl Scout Troop 566 Mtg./FFC
6:00PM
Boy Scout Troop 501 Mtg./FFC
6:00PM
Lifeteen Core Mtg./FFC
6:30PM
CDA Committee Mtg./BH
6:30PM
Our Lady Rosary Ministry/BH
6:30PM
Divine Mercy Cenacle/BH
7:00PM
Knight of Columbus General Mtg./BH
7:00PM
Rosary Bilingual/Chapel
Wednesday 9:00AM
March 2
9:00AM-12:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/Chapel
New Evangelization-Dr. Antonio Ramirez/BH
9:00AM
Adult Bible Study—Galatians /FFC
9:15AM
Staff Meeting/BH
10:00AM
Adult Bible Study—Isaiah/FFC
1:00PM-3:00PM
Elementary Faith Formation/FFC
4:30PM
English Women’s ACTS team/FFC
6:30PM
High School Confirmation/FFC
7:00PM-8:30PM
RCIA - Adults/Angel Room in the Church
7:00PM
Cenaculo de la Divina Misericordia/BH
7:00PM
Time Line Dancers/FFC
Thursday 9:30PM
Rosary in the Church
March 3
1:00PM
New Evangelization-Dr. Antonio Ramirez/BH
6:30PM
7:00PM
Stephen Ministry Supervision Mtg./FFC
7:00PM
Divorced and Separated Ministry/FFC
7:00PM
Men’s Regnum Christi/FFC
7:00PM
Spanish Youth Bible Study/FFC
9:00AM
Cenaculo de la Divina Misericordia/BH
Friday
After 8:30 Mass
Rosary Bilingual/Church
March 4
9:30AM
Mothering With Grace/FFC
5:00PM
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry/BH
7:00PM
Stations of the Cross/Church
7:00PM-8:30PM
Retiro de Evangelizacion-El KERYGMA/BH
7:00PM
Covenant of Love/FFC
7:00PM
Comunidad de Matrimonios/FFC
That Man Is You/FFC
Saturday 6:15AM
9:00AM
Spanish Men’s ACTS Reunion/FFC
March 5
9:00AM-5:00PM
Retiro de Evangelizacion-El KERYGMA/BH
3:00PM
Confessions
5:00PM
Vigil Mass
Sunday
Feb. 28
Readings for the Week of February 28, 2016
Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8
Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Monday:
2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday:
Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-9/Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday:
Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Lk 11:14-23
Friday:
Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6-11, 14, 17/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday:
Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-21/Lk 18:9-14
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-6/Eph 5:8-14/
Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
There will be no
Altar Flower-intentions during Lent
Contact: Desma Delgado to reserve your future date
497-4200 or desma@holytrinitysat.org
2016 MASS INTENTIONS
Consider having a Mass said for a birthday,
graduation, anniversary, special event,
or a memorial for someone special.
Please come by the church office during regular business hours
to reserved your date and time for a Mass intention.
Eucharistic Adoration Invitation
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to a deeper
relationship with the Lord through
Eucharistic Adoration during Lent?
Currently, we were in need of adorers to cover a few
particular hours. Our hours of greatest need are:
Fridays from 6 - 7 PM., 7 - 8 PM., 8-9 p.m., 9 - 10 PM
and 10 - 11 PM and 11p.m.-midnight
If you are interested in either becoming a
committed weekly adorer for any of the above times
Please call for more information :
Robert & Belinda Galvan: 210-849-1430.
rgalvan6ht@yahoo.com
We have many different ministries here at Holy Trinity.
We would like to feature a different Ministry each month.
We will pray for the efforts and support of these ministries in the
chapel during adoration hours.
For the month of February we pray this month of St. Valentine
for our couples ministries
Comunidad de Matrimonios ~ Covenant of Love
Teams of Our Lady ~ Christ Centered Marriage Ministry
Sunday:
BAPTISM CLASS AT HOLY TRINITY
Parents and Parents-to-be: If you are not registered,
please do so prior to the class. The Baptism Class is offered to
registered members of Holy Trinity.
Our next class will be on Monday, February 29, 2016
At 7:00PM in the Church
Please call the parish office at 497-4200 to sign up.
PASTOR’S MESSAGE
In this Lenten season, we are invited to reexamine our lives by the Gospel message. We
are to see where we fall short of the mark in living out our discipleship in Jesus. A simplistic
definition of sin is similar. Sin can be described
as “Missing the mark”. Bishop Michael Pfeiffer, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of San Angelo, describes sin in this manner:
“Sin is more than just breaking the rules. Sin is failure to grow.
Sin is the failure to respond to the love God has shown us in
Christ Jesus”. How many of us listen to what others have ascribed as who we are – and believe them? Or have we limited
our self-understanding and growth because of not seeing more of
who we are and can be? This could be due to not wanting to
grow or fear of failure in becoming more tomorrow than what
we are today. One would think that people would want to put
their very best foot forward when assessing themselves. For
example, here are some typo’s submitted in resumes. What kind
of picture would you have of the writer of these? According to
the firm Accountemps, here are some real-life excerpts from real
people's resumes: "Dear sir: I am a rabid typist." … "I'm a quick
leaner." …"I seek challenges that test my mind and body because the two are usually inseparable." … “Here are my qualifications for you to overlook." and finally, "Hope to hear from you
shorty." What areas of growth have you abandoned or cut short?
Again, sometimes the opinions of others influence us unduly. If
we only listen to these comments – and not our own or that of
our God – we would have lost out on some wonderful experiences. For example:
Enrico Caruso was told by one music teacher, "You can't sing.
You have no voice at all." Yet he became of the best-loved singers of his time. Beethoven's music teacher said about him, "As a
composer he is hopeless." An editor told Louisa May Alcott that
she was incapable of writing anything that would have popular
appeal. That, of course, was before Little Women. Walt Disney
was once fired by a newspaper editor because he was thought to
have no "good ideas." Tell that to the millions of people thrilled
by Walt's movies. And finally, when F. W. Woolworth was 21,
he got a job in a store, but was not allowed to wait on customers
because he "didn't have enough sense." …Look at yourself anew
during this season of Lent. What new discoveries will you find?
How can you become a better Catholic Christian? What are you
missing or overlooking about yourself? These can be challenging questions. But the answers can reveal a new and exciting
path to life again.
MSGR. MIKE’S SCHEDULE
Feb 27 – Baptism: Veronica Nicole Finnie, 12:30PM,
St. Matthew
Penance, 3-4:30PM, HT
Liturgy, 5:00PM, Church
Feb 28 – Liturgy, 9:30AM & 11:15AM
Feb 29 – Liturgy, 12:05PM
Mar 01 – Liturgy, 6:30AM
Penitential Service, Holy Spirit, 10AM
Penitential Service, Holy Spirit, 7PM
KC Meeting, 7-9PM, Banquet Hall
Mar 02 – Staff Meeting, 10-12Noon, KC Room
Liturgy, 12:05PM
Penitential Service, 7PM, St. Helena’s
Mar 04 – Liturgy, 12:05PM
24 Hours for the Lord, Penance, 6-7PM
Mar 05 – Slow Motion Mass, 9-10:30AM, Church,
Faith Formation
24 Hours for the Lord, Penance, 1-3PM
Mar 06 – Liturgy, 8AM, 1PM and 5:30PM
Mar 07 – Liturgy, 8:30AM
Presbyteral Council, 10-12Noon,
Pastoral Center
Parish Pastoral Council, 7-8:30PM,
Conference Room
Mar 08 – Liturgy, 6:30AM
Dentist Appointment, 10AM
Mar 09 – Liturgy, 8:30AM
Penance Service, St. Mark’s, 7PM
Mar 11 – Liturgy, 8:30AM
Wedding Rehearsal: Venegas-DeLeon, 5PM,
Church
Wedding Rehearsal: Edwards-Owen
Mar 12 – Baptism: Tennyson James, Haak, 10AM, HT
Wedding; Jacob Venega – Jennifer De Leon,
2PM, HT
Penance, 3-4:30PM, Church
Liturgy, 5PM, Church
Wedding: Joseph Edwards and
Jacqueline Owen,7PM
Mar 13 – Liturgy, 9:30AM & 11:15AM
Msgr. Mike
SCRUTINY
The word scrutiny comes from both the French and the Late Latin. Its original meaning was “those who search through piles of rubbish
in the hope of finding something of”. It also accented the Latin word, scruta” which means “broken things, rags, or rubbish.” The modern English “scrutiny” is derived from this root, indicating a careful examination or inquiry. It often implies the search for a hidden mistake, misstatement, or incongruity. The word is specifically applied in our Roman Catholic Church to the examination of the catechumens or those under instruction in the faith. They are taught the creed and the Lord’s Prayer, examined therin, and exorcized prior to
baptism. The days of scrutiny varied at different periods from three to seven. From about the end of the 12th century, when it became
usual to baptize infants soon after their birth instead of at stated times (Easter and Pentecost), the ceremony of scrutiny was incorporated,
with that of the actual baptism. Currently, there are three moments for the scrutinies to occur: the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent.
These are done in public in front of the entire congregation, and the candidates are dismissed before the Prayer of the Faithful. Only under grave circumstances can the scrutinies be dispensed, and only then by the local ordinary, who can dispense only two at most. The
scrutinies are fully intended for the catechumens, that is, those who are to receive Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. So, for the
upcoming 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent, we will be sharing that ritual with our RCIA Elect at the 9:30AM Liturgy, dismissing them
at the time indicated above.
2016 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL GOALS
2016 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL
The following are the North Central Urban Deanery
goals for the 2016 Archbishop’s Appeal.
CHURCH
GOAL _
Church of the Holy Spirit
$135,438
Holy Trinity
$220,367
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Selma) $143,445
St. Helena
$ 63,484
St. Joseph (Honey Creek)
$103,757
St. Mark the Evangelist
$195,616
St. Padre Pio
$ 53,333
We would like to thank all of our parishioners who joined
together in pledging their gift to the 2016 Archbishop’s Appeal. If you have not make your commitment, today would
be a convenient opportunity to do so. Pledge cards, envelopes and pencils are available in the vestibule of the
Church. Once completed, kindly place your pledge card in
the offertory. Every gift is very important. Thank you for
your generosity. For more information on the ministries
funded by the appeal visit. www.archsa.org/archbishopsappeal
Holy Trinity Altar Guild
Needs More Handmaids of the Lord
Bless you all! We have had numerous compliments about the church and Blessed Sacrament
chapel decorations. Also many about the beauty
and cleanliness of the Altar linens. Keep up the great work. Taking the extra time to remove stains and ironing the Altar corporals
and purificators are appreciated by the entire congregation.
Please start asking your friends of the Church and others in your
ministry about considering joining the Altar Guild. We need only
three more volunteers to have five members per team! I know a lot
of you are in other ministries, please start looking at additions to
our Guild.
Muchisimas gracias a todos los feligreses que ya hicieron
su donacion a la Campana del Arzobispo 2016. Si todavia
no ha hecho un compromiso de donacion, hoy puede ser
un buen momento para hacerlo. Hay sobres de compromismo y lapices disponibles en el vestibulo de la iglesia.
Cuando terminen de llenar el sobre, por favor, ponganlo
en la canasta de ofertorio. Todas las donaciones son muy
importantes. Gracias por su generosidad. Para mas informacion visite el sitio en interent de la campana en
www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is an
Evangelization ministry that welcomes and prepares adults
to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and
Confirmation) at the Easter Vigil.
Informational sessions about the RCIA process will be held
on
Thursday, March 10 and Tuesday March 15 & 29.
I am in the process of setting up a meeting so that everyone can
meet their team mates and build a bit of socializing. Eva Caldarola
has offered the club house at Independence Hill and she will let
me know when we have a date.
The same material will be discussed at each session,
therefore it is necessary to attend only
one information session.
Meetings will be from 7 - 8 PM
in the Angel Room of the Church building.
Interested individuals should attend.
Weekly meetings will begin on April 12.
I am also working with my nephew to combine the two videos on
YouTube into one video. He has a bachelors degree in communication arts and I hope to have the finished product before May!
Believe me, you will be the first to view it!
Participants starting now will begin a year-long
faith enrichment process
and will receive the sacraments of initiation
next year at the Easter Vigil, April 15, 2017.
Please remember that we work for the Lord and are his helping
hands on earth. Our true vision sees us as being the handmaids
that make the sanctity of each and every mass pleasing in His
eyes.
You are appreciated.
Sincerely,
Susan Kent Altar Guild Coordinator
Our Altar Guild coordinator will instruct and answer any questions you may have.
Contact Susan Kent at 210-748-0200 or email her at
drs01smk@sbcglobal.net.
Catholics who have receive all their sacraments but are
interested in learning more about their faith
are also invited to attend.
It is not necessary to pre-register for the informational meetings.
Please note: Teenagers who need to receive the
Sacraments of Initiation may join the adult group
if they wish.
RICA for children and teens will begin
in the fall with the new school year.
There will be no new fall session for adults!
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
FRIDAY’S DURING LENT
7:00PM
IN THE CHURCH
FISH FRY
Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus
Friday, MARCH 4
&
Friday, MARCH 11
5:00PM-8:00PM
In the Banquet Hall
$8 per plate (adults) $5 per plate (kids)
Save The Date!
Friday, March 11, 2016
40 Days for Life
Holy Trinity Knights of Columbus
invite you to
help us pray for life in San Antonio.
We will peacefully pray in front of
the Planned Parenthood facility
located at 2140 Babcock. 78229.
Our hours we are needing to fill are from
7am to 7pm on Friday , March 11th.
Please pick an hour and plan to come pray
for the men, women, and unborn who are affected
by this. To schedule an hour and for information
Contact Brett Wahl at (210) 393-2123
or email at bwahl4@satx.rr.com
For more information: www.Sacfl.org
Extraordinary year of mercy
HOLY DOORS
HOLY THURSDAY, March 24
7:00PM - Msgr. Mike & Fr. Oscar
GOOD FRIDAY, March 25 - Offices Closed
12:00PM Youth Drama - Stations of the Cross
2:00PM - Divine Mercy Prayer
3:00PM - Msgr. Mike
7:00PM - Bilingual - Fr. Oscar
The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope
Francis began with great festivity on Dec. 8, 2015 with the
opening of the Holy Door at the Cathedral of San Fernando
and the subsequent opening of Holy Doors at 15 additional
parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Please consider making
a devotional pilgrimage to one of these Holy Doors. For the
complete list, please visit www.archsa.org/jubilee and click
on Listing of Parishes with Holy Doors from the left-hand
menu.
The Holy Doors will remain open during the following hours
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:00AM ~ 8:00PM
Monday, Wednesday & Friday ~ 8:00AM ~ 8:00PM
Saturday ~ 9:00AM ~ 8:00PM
EASTER VIGIL, March 26
24 HOURS FOR THE LORD
8:30PM - Msgr. Mike & Fr. Oscar
This is to take place on the Friday and Saturday preceding
the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The Parish of Holy Trinity
will be celebrating the “24 Hours for the Lord” in two
ways.
1. Extended Eucharistic Adoration beginning after the
8:30AM Mass on Friday, March 4th until Saturday,
March 5th, concluding at 4:30PM. This takes place in
the chapel.
2. 24 hours available for the Sacrament of Penance;
Friday, March 4th, beginning at 4:30PM all the way
through to Saturday, March 5th, concluding at
4:30PM. Below is the list of the priests who will
be available
Holy Trinity is the host parish in the North Central Deanery for this because we have been designated with a Holy
Door for the Year of Mercy.
EASTER SUNDAY, March 27
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
Friday - Saturday, March 4 - 5
"24 Hours for the Lord"
All designated Jubilee Parishes (those with Holy Doors)
will host Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of
Reconciliation for a continuous 24hr. period.
Please go to www.archsa.org/jubilee
or call 210-734-5138 for the exact schedule
in each jubilee parish. Don't miss this opportunity to
participate in this special archdiocesan-wide event.
The Lord never tires of extending his mercy it is we who too often neglect to ask for it.
viernes - sábado, Marzo 4 - 5
"24 horas para que el Señor"
todas las parroquias con puertas santas ofrecerán
Adoración Eucarística y el Sacramento de la Reconciliación durante un período continuo de 24 horas.
Por favor vaya a www.archsa.org/jubilee
o llame al 210-734-5138 para el horario exacto
en cada parroquia de Jubileo.
No pierda esta oportunidad de participar en este evento
especial por toda la Arquidiócesis.
El Señor no se cansa de extender su misericordia nosotros somos los que no lo pedimos
Sunday, April 3, Divine Mercy Sunday
During this Jubilee of Mercy, consider praying the Divine
Mercy Novena that begins on Good Friday, March 25,
and culminates on Divine Mercy Sunday, the Second
Sunday of Easter. Novena prayers, information on St.
Faustina Kowalska and other resources are available at
www.thedivinemercy.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
4:30-5PM
Fr. Pancho Puente - Sp
5-6PM
Fr. Pancho Puente - Sp
6-7PM
Msgr. Mike Yarbrough
7-8PM
Fr. Oscar Tello-Curiel - Sp
8-9PM
Msgr. Pat Ragsdale
9-10PM
Msgr. Pat Ragsdale
10-11PM
TBA - Sp
11PM-Midnight - TBA - Sp
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
12AM-1AM
Fr. Eric Ritter
1-2AM
Fr. Eric Ritter
2-3A M
Fr. Carlos Velázquez - Sp
3-4AM
Fr. Carlos Velázquez - Sp
4-5AM
Fr. Prathap Tumma
5-6AM
Fr. Prathap Tumma
6-7AM
Msgr. Kevin Ryan
7-8AM
Msgr. Kevin Ryan
8-9AM
Msgr. Kevin Ryan
9-10AM
Msgr. Doug Fater
10-11AM
Msgr. Pat Ragsdale
11AM-Noon
Msgr. Pat Ragsdale
12-1PM
Fr. Oscar Tello-Curiel - Sp
1-2PM
Msgr. Mike Yarbrough
2-3PM
Msgr. Mike Yarbrough
3-4:30PM
Fr. Oscar Tello-Curiel - Sp
Holy Trinity Mission Statement
The mission statement is: We at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church seek to live
out the message and mission of Jesus
Christ as a community of worship,
shared faith, and service, where we
believe and belong and share the gifts
and talents received from God through
the Holy Spirit.
Nosotros, en la Iglesia Católica Holy
Trinity buscamos vivir el mensaje y la
misión de Jesucristo como una comunidad de adoración, fe compartida y
servicio, donde creemos y pertenecemos
y compartimos los dones y talentos recibidos de Dios a través del Espíritu Santo.
Please provide any feedback you may
have to the PPC chair,
Will Person at wperson@gvtc.com
Are you looking to become
involved in the Parish?
Serve Our Lord
Serve Your Parish
Are you looking for a way to become
involved? Do you feel a calling? Do you
have a special talent you would like to
share with the Parish? Have you been
involved in a ministry at a previous parish? We are seeking interested individuals who would like to share their time
and talent with the various ministries and
groups we have here at Holy Trinity.
Please contact anyone of our Ministry or
group leaders for more information.
HOLY TRINITY MINISTRIES & GROUPS
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Greeters & Altar Servers - Lucy Tavira, 244-3743
ACTS - Jennifer Bishop, 481-6760
Adult Faith Formation
Desma Delgado, 497-4200 ext.315
Alcohol & Drug Dependence
John Welsh, 687-9019
Altar Guild, Susan Kent, 748-0200
Alzheimer's Ministry
Pat Waisley, 497-7254
Carol Short, 497-4639
Bridges Beyond Grief
Emily Baril, 497-8166
Bunco, Ruth Jones, 724-3457
Christ Centered Marriage Ministry
Cindy & Michael Gonzalez at (210) 497-0917
Christian Assistance Ministry
Rita Farmer, 378-5426
Please contact: Antonio Ramirez, PhD
or Berenice Diaz
at 210-497-4200 ext. 313
Servicios Profesionales de Terapia
Disponible aquí en Holy Trinity
Para personas, parejas
y familias
Por favor póngase en contacto con:
Antonio Ramirez, PhD o Berenice Diaz
210-497-4200 ext. 313
Pastoral Council
Will Person, 317-5288
Prayer Shawls
Carol Short, 497-4639
Safe Environment
John Kiernan, 836-8966
Scouts, Kevin Pfahning, 287-0699
Social Concerns Committee
Rolland Cole, 316-8039
Spiritual Direction
Mary Wilder, 213-9920
St. Timothy - Sister Parish
Bob Lorenz, 316-5090 or work: 494-1375
Cancer Support Group
James Ermis, 616-1129
Stephen Ministry
Pam Hughes, 394-5723
Denise Kirmse, 210 497-2187
Catholic Daughters of The Americas
Lina Ramirez, 643-2805
Teams of Our Lady
Ronnie & Mary Montemayor, 497-5789
Covenant of Love
Tony & Lucy Miller, 842-8896
That Man Is You
Joe Kuntz, 781-1637
Divine Mercy Cenacle
English - Kerry Johnston, 287-8939
Ed Kowalsky, 452-3837
Spanish-listed under Spanish Ministries
Young Adult Community
Eric Mejia, 497-4145
Divorced and Separated
David - 473-1841
Mary, 473-9608
Dan, 497-1704
ENDOW
Christina Orsborn, 422-2530
Emily Schuelke, 551-8836
Eucharistic Adoration
Robert & Belinda Galvan, 849-1430
Forever Young Seniors
Lina Ramirez, 481-3294
Professional Counseling Services
Available here at Holy Trinity
For individuals, couples
and families
Parish Prayer Chain
E-mail: zzmylar@hotmail.com
Habitat for Humanity
Jack Wilder, 275-2587
Hospital Ministry
Goldie LoTurco, 497-2363
Patricia Matteson, 408-6387
Knights of Columbus
John Ly, 878-9172
4th Degree Knights, Tom Trbovich, 497-3482
Meals on Wheels - Christian Senior Service
Mike Clary, 497-7929
Mothering with Grace
Emily Schuelke and Bridie Chaudoir
motheringwithgrace1@gmail.com
Nursing Home & Homebound Ministry
David Porter, 494-5410 or 452-2350
Carol Rickhoff, 497-4400 or 884-2400
Our Lady’s Rosary Ministry
Ana Flores, htrosaryministry@gmail.com
Spanish Ministries / Ministerios en Espanol
Coordinador
Luis F. Jimenez, 296-6815
Ministros de Eucarastia
Martha Rodriguez, 912-7344
Lectores
Alejandra Perales, 415-2284
Musica
Rafael Moras, 431-2017
Los Niños de Valor Alejandro Cantu Huerta, 347 6600 Ujieres
Gerardo Barona, 262-2227
Cenaculo Divina Misericordia
Ivonne G. Martínez , 606-0649 (AM)
Marichuy Garcíamoreno , 803-2608 (AM)
Ernesto Brux, 843-730-3134 (PM)
Adrian Guerrero, 702-8655 (PM)
Estudio de Biblia En Espanol
Estelita Stevens, 286-1481
Comunidad de Matrimonios
Roberto & Elizabeth Chinea, 274-5290
Apostolado de La Cruz
Estela Andonie, 838-8768
Regnum Christi Men
Hector Islas, 909-8083
Regnum Christi Women
Cata Villarreal, 501-2873
Grupo de Jovenes
Martha Rodriguez, 912-7344
THE DIVINE MERCY Weekly Message
Today Jesus said to me, I desire that you know
more profoundly the love that burns in My Heart for
souls, and you will understand this when you meditate
upon My Passion. Call upon My mercy on behalf of
sinners; I desire their (93) salvation. When you say
this prayer, with a contrite heart and with faith on
behalf of some sinner, I will give him the grace of
conversion. This is the prayer:
“O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the
Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in
You.”
Mensaje semanal De La DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Hoy, Jesús me dijo: Deseo que conozcas mas profundamente el amor que arde en Mi Corazón por las almas y
tu comprenderás esto cuando medites Mi Pasión. Apela
a Mi misericordia para los pecadores, deseo su (93)
salvación. Cuando reces esta oración con corazón contrito y con fe por algún pecador, le concederé la gracia de
la conversión. Esta oración es la siguiente:
Oh Sangre y Agua que brotaste del Corazón de Jesús
como una Fuente de Misericordia para nosotros, en Ti
confío.
Source: The Diary of St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul, paragraph 186-187.
For further information call Frank Salinas (210-415-9061) or Ed Kowalsky (210-452-3837)
Divine Mercy Cenacles available in English on Monday - 9:15AM and Tuesday - 7:00PM and
en Español - Wednesday - 7:00PM and Friday - 9:30AM
Sometimes It’s Hard to Ask for Help
We’re brought up to be strong, selfsufficient, independent people. We tend
to think that if we ask for help, it is a
sign of weakness. So we try to keep our
struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside.
However, that’s not God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
God wants us to care for others, to show his mercy to one another and to allow others to care for us in our time of need.
If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for
help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to
listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time.
Women minister to women and men minister to men. Your Stephen Minister is going to respect you. He is not going to tell you
what to do; he’s not going to judge you. He is there to listen, to
walk alongside, to help you talk things out and work things
through. And it’s totally confidential. No one will even know
you have a Stephen Minister, and your Stephen Minister won’t
share anything you say.
And remember, it’s not just the two of you in that caring relationship, our Lord is there too, and that’s where the healing
comes in. It is God who will help you take hold of what’s buried
deep inside and bring it out and turn it over to Him to provide
the cure.
In this Holy Year of Mercy, if you or someone you know is
in need of seeing God's mercy in action, talk with one of our
Stephen Leaders:
Denise Kirmse 497-2187 or Pam Hughes, 394-5723
or email Pam at pjsmemories@gmail.com.
Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Holy Trinity Our Lady's Rosary Ministry
Holy Trinity has a Rosary devoted to Our Lady,
and all are welcome to join: We speak and pray
a universal language of love for Our Blessed
Mother! Training is provided and rosary making
supplies are provided for you to take home and
make rosaries at your own time at your own
pace.
Workshops are held the First Tuesday of each month
at 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM - 1:00PM
Both times in the Children's Room in the Banquet Hall
Come and join us, we pray and make a very powerful
and Beautiful tool... A Rosary
If you would like more information please call
Ana Flores 210-307-6083 or htrosaryministry@gmail.com
Holy Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry
We will meet March 1st
at 1:00 PM
in the Family Room of the Banquet Hall.
We welcome anyone who would like to renew their knitting or
crocheting skills with our support and encouragement. Those
who have thought they might like to learn are also welcome.
This is a wonderful way to show God’s love and healing powers and meet some other wonderful people in this ministry.
If you would like more information please call
Carol Short at 210-497-4639.
INDEPENDENCE HILL COMMUNITIES WILL BE HOSTING
THE SENIORS OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH AND FOREVER YOUNG SENIORS
FOR A TOUR OF THEIR FACILITIES AND FOR LUNCH AFTER THE TOUR
MARCH 17TH.
PLEASE MEET IN THE PARKING AREA NEAR THE BANQUET HALL AT 10:30 AM
AND CARPOOL TO INDEPENDENCE HILL.
PLEASE CALL MARY PEARSON AT 210-545-3176 TO RSVP.
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST.
Join us for our next
Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting
Thursday, MARCH 31, 2016
6:30PM ~ Spiritual Activity
7:30PM ~ Court Meeting
CDA Mission Statement
Catholic Daughters of the Americas strive to embrace the
principal of faith working through love in the promotion of
justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights
and human dignity for all.
Formed in 1903, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas® is
one of the Oldest and Largest organizations of Catholic Women
in the Americas.
Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in
their devotion to the church and the Holy See.
TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS WEEKEND
Who are the Catholic Daughters?
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and
largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas.
They donate to charities, administer and strive “to be the helping
hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.”
The CDA motto is “Unity & Charity.”
Catholic Daughter women enjoy each other’s company at meetings and work hard for their parishes and communities. Deeply
spiritual, together they share faith, love of God and a distinctly
feminine spirituality alluded to by Pope John Paul II when he
spoke of the necessity of “feminine genius” in today’s world.
This includes concerns of today’s church and society as well as
issues that affect the well-being of women and children.
2014-2016 Our Lady of the Holy Trinity Court #2661
Officers
Lina Ramirez, Regent
Rita McSorley, Vice Regent
Olga Muller Gonzales, Recording Secretary
Sonia Morton, Financial Secretary
Barbara Nasis, Treasurer
For more information, visit
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
www.catholic daughters.org
Court Our Lady of the Holy Trinity #2661
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Each week we offer a question for
further reflection by our parishioners.
The encouragement is for everyone to
ponder that question or to dialogue in
your family prayer time, over the particular question.
Begin with prayer and then have someone pose the
question. Listen with respect to those who respond and
close with another short prayer, perhaps the Lord’s
Prayer.
This week’s question is:
Throughout our lives we are faced with situations
like the man with the fig tree. When were you
recently faced with a challenging situation that
required your patience and nurturing?
How did your faith see you through?
A lo largo de nuestras vidas nos enfrentamos con
situaciones parecidas a la del hombre del higuero.
¿Cuándo fuiste recientemente enfrentado con
una situación retadora que requiría de tu paciencia?
¿Cómo te ayudó tu fe a pasar por esta situación?
Women's ACTS Retreat
March 31st - April 3rd
Because of His great love for us,
God, who is rich in mercy,
made us alive with Christ; It is by grace
you have been saved;
It is the gift of God.
Ephesians 2:4-5,8
The 2016 Holy Trinity Women's ACTS Retreat will be held
March 31st - April 3rd. Registration will be open to parishioners Feb 6th and non-parishioners will be considered if space is
available starting March 10th. Registration forms will be
available in the parish office and on the parish website. A $25
non-refundable deposit, which will be applied to the $175 retreat fee, is required at the time of registration.
For any questions, please contact:
Marge Kiolbassa at (210) 508-4757
Email: mkiolbassa@gmail.com
OR
Elsa Wenzel at (210) 478-6872
Email: elsavidaurri@hotmail.com
HOLY TRINITY FAMILY GOLF DAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016
CANYON SPRINGS GOLF COURSE
THIS FAMILY EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL HOLY TRINITY PARISHIONERS, SPONSORS, AND GUESTS
Taco Sunday
TODAY
After all Sunday Morning Mass
Including after Spanish Mass
Joined by the
Catholic Daughters
of the Americas
bake sale
THE COST IS $85.00/PP AND
INCLUDES GREEN FEES, CART, RANGE BALLS,
PRIZES AND A FAJITA BUFFET DINNER
FOLLOWING THE GOLF TOURNAMENT
FORMAT: 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE - 1 PM START
REGISTRATION AT 11:30
NON-GOLFING SPOUSES/GUESTS
ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR
THE FAJITA BUFFET DINNER
AT $25.00 PER PERSON
THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR SIGN-UP
AND PAYMENT IS APRIL 10, 2016
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS REPRESENTATIVES WILL
BE AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF CHURCH TO SIGN UP
AT ALL MASSES ON
MARCH 12, 13, 19 & 20
AND APRIL 2, 3, 9 & 10.
ALSO, GOLF HOLE SPONSORSHIPS
AND PRIZE DONATIONS
ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED
DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:
DAN GRUNDHOEFER 210-370-3266
J. R. REED
571-502-8895
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING
THE GOLF TOURNAMENT
AND THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SELECTED CHARITIES
SAVE THE DATE ~ SAVE A LIFE
Sunday, March 20
That Man is You!
The Young Adult Community
Who are we?
Y.A.C. is a ministry made up of Catholic Young Adults
in their 20s and 30s
from Holy Trinity, St. Mark, & St. Padre Pio.
The Young Adult Community seeks to deepen our
relationship with Christ and His Church by providing
opportunities for fellowship, spiritual development,
and service.
Join us for our Next Meeting:
Sunday, March 13th
Ministry Contact Information
Coordinator: Eric Mejia
Phone: 210-497-4145 ext. 334
Email: yacsatx@gmail.com
Website: www.holytrinitysat.org/yac
or Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/yacsa
All married and engaged couples
are invited
To our next gathering on Friday, March 4, 2016
at 7pm- 9 pm
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Room: Gathering Area in Faith Formation Building
Refreshments will be served.
Childcare available
contact Barbara at btalamantez@gvtc.com
Covenant of Love “Date Nights” is a ministry
provided to the couples of our parish to help enrich
and support Catholic marriages.
Attendees will discover God’s plan for marriage,
as well as gain practical tools to build
a stronger and more joy-filled marriage.
We are starting up the spring session on
Saturday January 16th, 2016 at 6:15 am
The program has all new material for this
session and is a great way for men to act on
their New Year's resolution to grow in their
faith this year!
All men 18 and over are invited. Saturdays 6:15 to 8:00 am
Tyler Peltier Gathering Area
in the Faith Formation Building
(Tacos, coffee and juice provided)
For more information, contact:
Joe Kuntz at jkuntz407@gmail.com/210-781-1637
Or Rick Riney at richard.riney@hotmail.com
Cancer Support Group
Next meeting is Thursday evening, February 25, 2016
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Faith Formation Building, 2nd floor conference room.
Please come, we're here to listen.
Your first time? You will not be alone.
People who believe and belong
The Kingdom of God is where you are.
Having trouble saying the word cancer?
We have all been there. Looking for support? This is it.
What can go wrong? Nothing. Prayers?
Endless - just for you.
Patient? Caregiver? Family or friend?
Meet caring supporters - here to help.
Witness courage, faith, understanding
Experience what support really means
And, be glad that you came
No reservation needed - just come FREE PARKING
The Holy Trinity Cancer Support Group is listed on the
American Cancer Society's website (acs.com. See Connections page). The parish webmaster transfers our Impressions
articles to the parish webpage for your review. See bulletins
for the following month's meeting time.
For questions, info, contact Jim or Jan Ermis,
email - jamesermis@yahoo.com,
or phone, Home: 497-8613, cell: 616-1129. God bless!
Enjoy Your Marriage Workshop
With Greg & Julie Alexander
From EWTN’s “Marriage Works in Christ” and Authors of the best-selling book “MARRIAGE 911”
Greg & Julie Alexander, through, the Enjoy Your Marriage Workshop will inspire couples to initiate positive change in their
marriage/relationship. Couples will learn: How to improve communication, cherish the marriage God intended for you, experience the healing power of forgiveness and explore the role of service and prayer in your marriage. You will leave with a
renewed sense of hope, inspiration and encouragement!
April 23, 2016 at 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
1602 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, Texas 78232
$80/Couple
For more information, please contact Lauren at: Lauren@thealeaxanderhouse.org
Join Holy Trinity's moms group ~ Mothering with Grace
Join us on Friday, March 4, for our monthly fellowship meeting.
We will read Sunday's gospel, have discussion, and enjoy each other's company.
Come from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the St. Simon Room of the Faith Formation Building.
Childcare will be provided for children over the age of 1, but you must RSVP by Monday, Feb. 29, to guarantee a spot
We are a group of moms working towards a closer relationship with God. Moms who strive to ignite a passion for God in our children
and families. Moms who know we can't do it alone, support each other and need each other. Moms who band together for spiritual
growth, social activities, and service projects in an effort to make a difference in this world, one tiny face at a time. We meet first and
third Fridays of the month. (except holidays) 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the St. Simon Room of the Faith Formation Building.
Please contact Emily Schuelke or Bridie Chaudoir
at motheringwithgrace1@gmail.com
if you are interested or would like more information.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT For the information of all ministries which work/volunteer with youth and/or vulnerable persons.
Effective February 1, 2016, the Archdiocese of San Antonio has discontinued the OVASE - Safe Environment training program; both
the regular and refresher trainings. Consequently, the 2016 OVASE yearly calendar which we have been publishing in the parish bulletin and posting on the parish web site has been removed.
All OVASE training is being replaced with a program referred to as "Virtus" training. "Virtus" is a Latin word meaning: Valor, Moral
Strength, Excellence and Courage. The new training has two components: "Protecting God's Children for Adults," and "A Plan
to Protect God's Children." Each component will be supported by a video and include prayer, readings, reflection and personal/group
discussions.
One specific advantage of the Virtus training program is that participants may continue to attend scheduled training in person on site (as
in the past), but now they may register in advance and complete scheduled training on-line from any computer with access to the internet. Virtus training will be good for a 3-year period. Refresher training will be eliminated. Criminal Background Checks (CBCs) will
still be required to coincide with the Virtus training.
After our parish has had sufficient time to review the details of the training manual and workbook, and is certain of the requirements and
administration of the Virtus training, additional information, including a revised 2016 training schedule, will be published in the parish
bulletin and on Holy Trinity's website.
NURSING HOME
& HOME BOUND MINISTRY
Eucharistic Ministers needed to assist a few hours per week
in this vital ministry, taking Holy Communion to those who
cannot come to Mass. Training and written instructions will
be provided by someone currently in this Ministry. If you are
a homebound Parishioner, or have moved to a Nursing Home,
and would like Holy Communion bought to you on Tuesday
mornings, we can add you to the schedule.
Please contact:
David Porter (H) 210-494-5410 (C) 210-452-2350
or davidporter0327@sbcglobal.net
Carol Rickhoff (H) 210-497-4400 (C) 210-884-2400
or carolrickhoff@sbcglobal.net
HOSPITAL MINISTRY
Please join us in volunteering for HOSPITAL MINISTRY. We visit
Catholic patients and provide them with prayers and Holy Communion. We are in NEED of Eucharistic Ministers that have completed
Safe Environment Training (OVASE) in the last 3 years and have
completed/will complete shortly the volunteer application at the
hospital. If you don't have any of the training yet we still need you
and can take the training, please see requirements at the Holy Trinity
website Hospital Ministry section. We have volunteers at the hospitals every day of the week, a volunteer normally is there one day a
week. We are accepting applicants for any day for North Central
Baptist Hospital. Fulfilling both the spiritual and corporal works of
mercy fit hand in hand with loving God and your neighbor.
Please contact: Goldie LoTurco at 210-497-2363
or Patricia Matteson at 210-408-6387
ALZHEIMER MINISTRY
Ministerio del Hospital Se Necesitan Voluntarios
The Alzheimer Ministry at The Haven, 511 Knights Cross,
San Antonio, We meet at The Havens at 10:00 every Thursday to socialize and do activities with the residence of the
Alzheimer Care facility there.
Carol will usually bring one of her service dogs for the residents to enjoy. Besides visiting with the residents, volunteers
join in on the singing, exercise and other activities. The current Ministry Volunteers are seeking more volunteers.
Por favor acompáñenos a ser voluntarios al ministerio de visitar pacientes Catolicos al hospital. Les llevamos la Sagrada Comunion y oraciones. Necesitamos a feligreses que ya son Ministros Extraordinarios de
la Comunión y que terminaron en los ultimos 3 anos la clase 'Safe Environment Training (OVASE)', ademas tienen que completar la aplicacion
para hacerse voluntarios del hospital. Tenemos voluntarios en los hospitales todos los dias de la semana, cada persona normalmente es voluntaria un dia por semana. Estamos aceptando voluntarios para North Central Baptist Hospital. Cumpliendo con obras de misericordia espirituales
y corporales es como amamos a Dios y a nuestro projimo.
Please consider joining this Ministry by contacting:
Pat Waisley 497-7254; patkw46@yahoo.com or
Carol Short 497-4639; short1950@sbcglobal.net
Por favor llame para mas informacion a
Patricia Matteson al 210-408-6387.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
LA COMUNIDAD DE MATRIMONIOS DE HOLY TRINITY
Los invita este viernes 5de febrero
de 7pm a 8:30pm
En el Faith Formation Building
2do piso
Habrá cuidado de niños So tienen preguntas por favor llame al (210) 274-5290
Nueva Evangelizacion
"El Nombre de Dios es Misericordia"
Los invitamos a reflexionar en este ano de la Misericordia
sobre el Nuevo libro el Papa Fransisco - "El Nombre de
Dios es Misericordia". El centro del Evangelio y el Rostro
de Jesus es la Misericordia nos dice el Papa. Recibamos
pues el amor gratuito misericordioso de Dios para asi poder
llegar a ser misericordiosos como el Padre.
Todos los miercoles de 10-12
en el salon B - del Area de Banquetes.
Sesiones son coordinadas por el Dr. Antonio Ramirez.
NOW HIRING
Part-time - Evening Receptionist
Holy Trinity is accepting applications for an evening receptionist.
We are searching for a College student or Senior in high school
that will be attending college here in San Antonio.
Duties include answering phones, light office work, directing people to meeting, events or functions on property grounds and other
responsibilities as assigned.
Please send your resume to
Deacon Oscar Perez to oscar@holytrinitysat.org
HOLY TRINITY MEN’S 35 & OVER
BASKETBALL TEAM
Did you know that Holy Trinity has a 35 & Over Men’s Basketball Team? Are you interested in playing full-court basketball
games in a gym on Friday nights? Games start in early April and
there is a need for a few taller players on the roster. The Team
plays in the San Antonio Church Athletic Association league.
Contact Dan Scheel at 832-265-7169
or dan@e-scheel.com before March 14th for more
Divorced and Separated Group
Our Catholics Divorce Survival Guide Program for Divorced &
Separated meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Teresa
conference room on the second floor of the Faith Formation
Center building.
If you are interested in the program, please plan to join us at the
next meeting. This is a peer group ministry program presented
by ministers who have personally experienced Divorce & Separation. Our goal is to help you find Hope and Healing.
For questions or additional information
regarding this program, please contact:
RETIRO DE EVANGELIZACION CUARESMAL:
EL KERYGMA
El Papa Francisco nos invita, en nombre de Jesús a tener una
experiencia del Amor incondicional de Dios. La parroquia de
Holy Trinity ofrecerá la oportunidad de vivir lo que el Papa nos
anuncia a través del Kerygma. Respondamos a esta invitación
con un corazón abierto.
Viernes 4 de Marzo: 7:00 – 8:30
Introducción al Kerygma
Sabado 5 y Domingo 6: 9:00am-5 pm
Retiro de Evangelización
“Es éste el corazón del kerygma apostólico, en el cual la misericordia divina ocupa un lugar central y fundamental. Es «la belleza del amor salvífico de Dios manifestado en Jesucristo muerto y resucitado» (Exh. ap. Evangelii gaudium, 36), el primer
anuncio que «siempre hay que volver a escuchar de diversas
maneras y siempre hay que volver a anunciar de una forma o de
otra” Papa Francisco
Inscripciones abiertas. Llamar al 210-497-4600 ext. 313 o
contactar el Dr. Antonio Ramírez arleonphd@gmail.com
David - 473-1841 - dchavarriasr63@gmail.com
Mary - 473-9608 - marydchavez10@yahoo.com
Dan -497-1704 - danwojtx@aol.com
Reflection ~ Retrace Your Steps
While it is true that divorce results in many negative experiences and painful changes, it is also true that in that rubble some gems can be found. Think and pray about it. Did
you go back to school as a result of your divorce? Did you
learn a new skill? Did you make a new friend that has
helped you or added to your life in some positive way? Did
you draw closer to your faith? Did you renew/repair an
important family relationship? Are you seeing your family
more often? Are you able to help other divorced people
because of your experience? Looking back helps you gain
perspective that there is always some good that comes out
of something bad.
We know that all things work for good for those who love
God, who are called according to his purpose. - Romans
8:28
Copyright 2014, (c) Vince Frese
For more resources visit DivorcedCatholic.org and vincefrese.com. HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL
Every Monday
7- 8:30pm
in the Banquet Hall!!
All Middle School Students are welcome!!!
Lifeteen
For information on any of our Middle school events
Or If you are interested in helping with Middle School
Youth Ministry please contact 210-497-4145
Caitlyn at Caitlyn@holytrinitysat.org
Renee at asstym@holytrinitysat.org
For High School Students
(Incoming 9th to outgoing 12th)
Sunday nights after the 5:30pm Lifeteen mass.
Please join us in the Faith Formation Bldg., upstairs for
dinner and a Lifenight.
This is a gather, proclaim, break and send format.
We gather as a group spend time
Together and learn about the Catholic Faith.
Now registering for
Lifeteen Summer Camp
1 year of Lifeteen (with excellent attendance)
is needed before entering Confirmation
Join us for a faith filled week paired with fun in
the beautiful mountains of Georgia. This week is
life changing and an awesome way to grow closer to Christ.
For more information and to see pictures of our events
Check out our Youth Website:
http://www.holytrinitysatyouth.org
Total cost with airfare is $850
Deposit of $125 due to reserve spot.
Limited spots available, so don’t delay in registering.
High School: June 20-25 or July 18-23
(Incoming 9th to outgoing 12th)
Middle School: July 3-8
(Incoming 6th to outgoing 9th)
Attention all High School Youth..
Save the date for this awesome event.
Please come by the Faith Formation Building to sign-up or
email Renee at asstym@holytrinitysat.org
High School Confirmation
Please pray for the 130 youth being confirmed on April 22 & 23
Cost is $265
and forms are in the Faith Formation Office.
For questions concerning Confirmation contact:
Renee Kuntz 210-497-4145 or renee@holytrinitysat.org
Confirmation is for 10th grade and above and completed one year of Lifeteen.
Summer Mission Trips:
June 12-16, 2016
San Antonio Mission
This trip is combined with several other
parishes and we go out together to serve
those in need. We stay at Holy Rosary Church and go out
from there to paint, clean, build and be Christ to others.
Adult volunteers are needed.
This is open to those going into 9th grade
through outgoing 12th
Contact Debbie@holytrinitysat.org with questions.
July 7-14, 2016
Lifeteen
Haiti Mission Base
This trip is for High School Students
with a parent attending and young adults.
Donations will be accepted for the youth and teens
that will be served on this trip.
Prayers are appreciated.
Please contact renee@holytrinitysat.org with questions.
~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~ HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~
THANK YOU NOTES & LETTERS
Through the generosity of the Holy Trinity Parishioners
10% of every collection goes into a sharing fund to assist
the needs outside our parish family.
Here are a few organizations
that sent thank you notes and letters.
TEAMability
Multiple solutions for multiple disabilities
The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
2016 Champagne and Shamrock Gala
SECOND COLLECTION
The Catholic Relief Services
Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief
Services Collection. This collection supports six Catholic
agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around
the world. The funds from this collection help provide
food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and
Christ's love and respect to all people. Next week, please
give generously to The Catholic Relief Services Collec
tion and help Jesus in disguise.
SEGUNDA COLECTA
The Catholic Relief Services
St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church
Winter Gala
Seton Home
The Black and White Gala
Sisters of Divine Providence
150th Jubilee Year Luncheon
Mission Road Ministries
36th Annual Grand Western Shindig
La próxima semana nuestra parroquia realizará The Catholic
Relief Services Collection. Esta colecta da fondos a seis agen
cias católicas que tocan la vida de más de 100 millones de per
sonas en el mundo. Los fondos de esta colecta ayudan a propor
cionar alimentos a los que pasan hambre, apoyo a los refugia
dos desplazados y el respeto y el amor de Cristo a todas las
personas. Por favor, contribuye generosamente a The Catholic
Relief Services Collection de la próxima semana y ayuda a
Jesús con otro rostro, ¿le ayudarás?
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
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IWHS to Host Spring Shamrock Preview:
Incarnate Word High School (IWHS) will hold a Shamrock
Preview, Sunday, April 3 from 2 – 4 p.m.,
(727 E. Hildebrand Ave., 78212.)
The open house is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to tour the campus, meet the faculty
and coaching staff, and learn about the academic and athletic
opportunities awaiting future Shamrocks.
For more information contact the IWHS Director of Enrollment Carli Valverde at (210) 829-3123 or email the enrollment office at IWHSEnroll@uiwtx.edu.
San Antonio Right to Life
is holding a musical fundraiser on
Sunday, March 6th at 2:30 at the Josephine Theatre.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN
TO ATTEND SAN ANTONIO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
St. Joseph’s Society and Hope for the Future are offering 16
scholarships to incoming high school freshmen, two for each of
the eight San Antonio Catholic High Schools. These scholarships
will be awarded based on grades, class attendance, extracurricular activities, community service, Church service, family income,
and other criteria.
Applicant must register online at http://eepurl.com/bOc3mn
before March 31.
Completed applications must be received by April 15.
For more information visit www.stjosephshall.com/scholarship/
or call (21)224-8279. The office is open Monday through Friday
from 3:30pM to 7:00PM.
The production is Legends of the Golden Oldies and features
music from the 50's and 60's.
You are sure to enjoy this all song and dance revue and recognize many of your favorite songs.
Tickets are $25 and if you cannot attend but would like to
support the cause,
donated tickets for the religious are always appreciated.
We are delighted to be back again at the Josephine and you
may reserve your favorite seats.
For tickets or other information please call
Kay Delaney @ 342-5334.