March 29, 2015 - Holy Trinity Church

March 29, 2015
Palm Sunday
Of the Lord’s Passion
Parish Mission Statement
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit we strive to create
Family, live the Word, and inspire Faith. As a community, we derive our values
from the relationship found in the Holy Trinity - striving to live lives full of compassion,
sacrifice, joy and charity - while creating an environment welcoming to all.
Pastor: Fr. Reynold Furrell
frreynold@holytrinityladera.org
Deacon: Deacon Randy McMahon
deaconrandymcm@aol.com
Faith Formation: Lauren McCaul
lmccaul@holytrinityladera.org
Jr. High & HS Ministry: Andrew Watson
awatson@holytrinityladera.org
Music Director: Casey McKinley
cmckinley@holytrinityladera.org
Parish Office: Angela Johnson
ajohnson@holytrinityladera.org
Confirmation & RCIA: Patti Wieckert
pwieckert@holytrinityladera.org
Liturgical Schedule:
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Monday –Friday 8:30 a.m.
Parish Office Hours:
Sunday
8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Mon. –Thurs 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch)
*Closed Friday and Saturday*
1600 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
949.218.3131 • www.holytrinityladera.org
Mass Intentions
Mass Readings
Saturday, March 28
5:00 p.m.
Nena Divo
Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47
Sunday, March 29
8:30 a.m.
Dan Taylor
10:30 a.m. Jane and Matt Nardini
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Phyliss Scola
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
Mass Readings for Sunday, April 5
Palm Sunday
With Friends Like These…
This year, we hear the Passion from the gospel of Mark. One thing unique about this reading
is the emphasis on Jesus being abandoned by his disciples. First, the leaders of the disciples, Peter,
James, and John, cannot even support Jesus in his agony in the garden: They fall asleep, three
times. Then there is Judas, who seeks out the chief priests to make a deal with them, Peter, who denies Jesus three times, and the disciples who flee when he is arrested. The crowds who cried,
“Hosanna!” a few days before, now call for him to be crucified. Even Simon the Cyrenian had to be
forced to help carry the cross.
What does this tell us? With friends like these, who needs enemies? No, the point is that Jesus died specifically for these people, not because they were once friends, but because they were
sinners, who needed Jesus. All but one of them ended up as saints. And the one who didn’t was Judas, who gave up on Jesus, instead of coming back to him for forgiveness. When we find ourselves
in sin, when we think that everything we do is wrong, or when we think we can’t possibly deserve to
be loved by God—that is when God can help us, if we just stop hating ourselves and start loving and
trusting the Lord. It is not the time to pretend we have avoided the big sins, or to brag about some
of the good we may have done. Instead of trying to convince God that we deserve his mercy, simply
agree that you need his help. God loves sinners who know they need his forgiveness and don’t deserve it.
But maybe you have already been forgiven and wonder what’s next. Remember the ones you
would not expect to support Jesus: The centurion supervising his crucifixion proclaims him Son of
God. A member of the Sanhedrin gives Jesus a burial place. The women who were there to the end.
These were people who did not claim to be worthy, just did what they could to show their love. Ask
Jesus each morning when you wake up, “What can I do for you today?” and do what you can.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
[Christ Jesus] humbled himself,
becoming obedient to the point of death,
even death on a cross.
— Philippians 2:8
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Pastoral Services Appeal 2015
Holy Trinity PSA
We have now kicked off our PSA drive. Envelopes are available at the parish office and donations can
be made online by clicking the “PROUD TO BE CATHOLIC” button on the Holy Trinity website or at
www.orangecatholicfoundation.org/psa. The PSA provides an opportunity for us to join together as one church
family in realizing our goal of building a church as well as joining with Catholics throughout the Diocese of Orange to
support ministries and services that benefit our parish as well as people all over Orange County.
All funding received over and above our goal (designated by Diocese) of $61,000 will be rebated to
Holy Trinity to support our building fund, operating expenses, ministries and catechesis.
PSA 2015 Progress Report 03/19/15:
# of Registered
Families
1,971
#of
Pledges
61
Goal
$61,000
Pledged
$40,660
Still Needed to Reach Our Goal
$20,340
Thank you to all who have already pledged! Every pledge, no matter what the size, is valued and appreciated. If you have not done so yet, you are invited to make a pledge. Please join
with your church family to reach our goal.
Please note that if each family gave only $10 a month (a total pledge of $100)
we would earn over $130,000 rebate for Holy Trinity! Please prayerfully consider making your PSA pledge today.
Pledge materials are available at the back of the church and in the Parish office or log on to
www.orangecatholicfoundation.org/psa
Good Friday Special Collection
Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a
year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians, the Living Stones of the Holy Land.
Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on this collection for their well-being.
As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection offers
a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places.
When you donate on Good Friday, you are also supporting Christians in the Holy Land.
Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing religious
formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral ministry.
For more information, visit www.MyFranciscan.org.
The Good Friday Collection is requested by the Holy Father. Please be as generous as your
abundance allows.
We are offering an eight-week group for those
who are experiencing the pain of loss. This
teaching and support group is led and facilitated by a family therapist and a specialist in
grief counseling.
Place: Fireside Room, St. Timothy’s
Time: Monday Evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Dates: April 13 through June 8
For information or to enroll,
kindly contact:
Terri at 949-309-6055
or Sally at 949-249-4096
Holy Trinity Weekly Offertory:
Each of us is called by God to give to the parish in
ways that are intentional, planned and proportionate. We express gratitude for the blessings we are
given by sharing our financial and spiritual treasure
as well as our time and talent.
March 15, 2015
Cash/Checks
$5,806.00
EFT
$5,620.00
TOTAL
$11,426.00
Thank you for your continued support of Holy Trinity
Cornerstone Campaign/Building Fund
Envelopes
are now available at the parish office or
you can set up online pledge payments at
www.holytrinityladera.org
Click on : The Cornerstone CampaignPledge Now button
Pledges to Date: $6,539,224.45
Paid to Date: $2,232,482.83
Adult ConfirmaƟon PreparaƟon
If you are an adult Catholic who has already received the sacraments of Bap sm and Eucharist
but have not been confirmed we will be offering
classes for prepara on this April/May.
All four classes are mandatory and will be held
from 7:00—8:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Monday, April 13
Monday, April 20
Monday, May 11
Monday, May 18
To register please come to the parish office during business hours Sunday-Thursday and provide
copies of your bap sm and first communion cerficates. For further informa on contact Pa at
pwieckert@holytrinityladera.org.
HTYM (Holy Trinity Youth Ministry)
Important Dates:
JR. HIGH (6th, 7th, & 8th graders)
Faith Formation: Monday, April 13th
7:00pm - 8:15pm
JrH Youth Night: Friday, April 17th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
*A night filled with snacks, fun and games. Don’t miss out! Okay to
bring a friend or two!
HIGH SCHOOL:
Confirmation:
Year 1: TODAY, March 29th
9:30am - 10:30am and/or 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Year 2: Sunday, April 12th
[LAST CLASS]
9:30am - 10:30am and/or 4:30pm - 5:30pm
HS Youth Night: TBA
*A night filled with snacks, fun and games. Don’t miss out! Okay to
bring a friend or two!
Hey high school youth and young adults
are you interested in taking your walk
with Christ a little deeper? How about
joining others seeking through the Gospel
message! We meet in the meeting room
every Wednesday – 7:30 to ….. We
laugh, eat snacks, and encourage each
other in the faith! This is a very casual environment… Okay to bring a friend or
two! A time to reflect and grow closer to
God in this simple way! This is a wonderful way to participate in the life of the
parish and help with those “make up”
confirmation classes!
High School and Young Adults!
See you all Wednesday, April 1st for
our weekly Bible Reflection!
High School and Young Adults!
Steubenville San Diego is coming up on
July 24-26th 2015! Contact Andrew if
you are interested! Flyers available in the
office!
High School and Young Adults!
Holy Trinity is doing a local mission trip! If you are interested in serving your
community join us July 5th, 6th, and 7th! For more information
Contact Andrew! awatson@holytrinityladera.org
Year 2 Confirmation Candidates!
PLEAST NOTE:
Sunday, April 12th is your LAST CLASS. You will be given the instructions for the confirmation mass so please be present!
Confirmation Mass: April 18th, 10:00 am - celebrated at Serra Catholic Elementary
Bulletin Number:
982320
Church Name and Address
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
1600 Corporate Drive
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Telephone:
(949) 218-3131
Contact Person:
Angela Johnson
Email:
ajohnson@holytrinityladera.org
Software:
MS Publisher 2010
Adobe Acrobat X
Windows XP
Printer
Kyocera FS-1370DN
Transmission Time
Wednesday 3:45 pm
Bulletin for Sunday:
03/29/15
Number of Pages Sent:
6
Special Instructions: