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This week, we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter—Divine Mercy Sunday—a powerful continuation of the joy of the Resurrection. Fr. Skip invites us into a deeper encounter with the Risen Christ, who enters our fears with peace and transforms doubt into faith. The Gospel reminds us that mercy, not judgment, defines Christ’s mission and ours. Parish life remains vibrant with sacramental celebrations, faith formation, and opportunities for prayer and community engagement. Together, we are called to trust, believe, and live as witnesses of His mercy in the world.

This Easter Sunday, our parish celebrates not only the Resurrection of Christ, but the invitation to live it actively in our daily lives. Fr. Skip reminds us that while we know how the story ends, its meaning deepens as we participate in it—through faith, service, and transformation. The joy of Easter is reflected in the newly baptized and confirmed, in our vibrant liturgies, and in the life of our parish community. This season calls us beyond remembrance into renewal, where each act of faith becomes part of God’s ongoing story of redemption. Together, we are invited to embrace hope, mission, and the grace of new beginnings.

During the Easter Vigil Mass, Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish joyfully welcomes new members into the Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. We celebrate our OCIA “Elect” and “Candidates” as they continue their journey of faith and invite our community to keep them in prayer during this special time.

As we enter Palm Sunday and begin the most sacred time of the Church year, our parish is invited into a profound journey with Christ—from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His Passion, death, and glorious Resurrection. This week calls us to move beyond remembrance and into personal participation, allowing Christ to transform our hearts through sacrifice, prayer, and renewed faith. The Cross stands at the center of this journey, revealing not defeat but the promise of redemption and new life. As a parish community, we prepare to welcome many visitors, deepen our reverence, and walk together toward the light of Easter with steadfast hope.

In a world where many are searching for meaning and direction, this day offers space to pause and reflect. Join us at Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish for a Men’s Discernment Day on April 11, 2026. Through prayer, fraternity, and conversation, explore life’s deeper questions and listen for God’s voice—gaining spiritual clarity and guidance for your path, wherever it may lead.

As we prepare to celebrate the most sacred days of the Church’s year, we invite all our liturgical ministers to make themselves available to serve and to be faithful to the scheduled liturgies and prayer services of Holy Week. In a special way, we encourage participation in the extended Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Holy Thursday evening.

As we enter the Fifth Sunday of Lent, our parish reflects on the powerful Gospel of Lazarus and Christ’s declaration: “I am the resurrection and the life.” This week’s message invites us to deepen our faith amid life’s struggles, recognizing that Jesus meets us personally in moments of thirst, blindness, and grief. The parish continues preparing for Holy Week with reverence and anticipation, while also advancing meaningful sanctuary renovations that will enrich our worship. Stewardship remains strong thanks to the generosity of our community, and parish life continues to thrive through active ministries, Lenten traditions, and upcoming events.

This Fourth Sunday of Lent invites us to reflect on how Christ opens our eyes to faith. In the Gospel, Jesus leads the man born blind from darkness into light, reminding us that conversion is often a journey. Even in suffering, God’s grace can become visible through faith and love. As Laetare Sunday reminds us that Easter is drawing near, let us ask the Lord to help us see Him more clearly and walk more faithfully in His light.

As we continue our Lenten journey, this week’s Gospel invites us to reflect on the Transfiguration of Christ — a moment when the glory of God was revealed to the disciples on Mount Tabor. Fr. Skip reminds us that Lent is not only a season of sacrifice but also a time to see Christ more clearly and renew our trust in Him. Join our parish community for Stations of the Cross, Lenten Soups & Sides, Adoration, and opportunities for prayer, service, and faith formation. Ministries remain active as we walk these forty days together, preparing our hearts for the joy of Easter.

This Second Sunday of Lent, we ascend the mountain of the Transfiguration and are reminded that suffering does not have the final word—glory does. Join us for our Lenten Penance Service, Stations of the Cross, and Lenten Soups & Sides as we journey together toward Easter. Faith Formation continues, ministries are active, and opportunities for prayer, adoration, and service abound. Let us listen more deeply, embrace the Cross with purpose, and reflect Christ’s light through charity.

Honor or remember a loved one through a sacred memorial at Blessed Trinity Parish. Your contribution helps provide beautiful vestments, liturgical books, and altar furnishings that enrich our worship and serve our faith community for years to come. Create a lasting tribute that reflects love, gratitude, and devotion. Contact the Parish Office to learn how you or your family can participate in this meaningful opportunity.

As we begin the First Sunday of Lent, Blessed Trinity enters a sacred season of prayer, sacrifice, and renewal. Fr. Skip reflects on Christ’s temptations in the desert and invites us to deeper trust and conversion of heart. Join us for Stations of the Cross, Lenten Soups & Sides, Adoration, and our Morning of Reflection. Faith Formation continues, ministries are active, and opportunities to serve abound. Let these forty days draw us closer to Christ and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.

As we approach Ash Wednesday on February 18, Blessed Trinity prepares to enter Lent with hearts rooted in Christ’s Beatitudes. Fr. Skip invites us to rediscover authentic joy through humility, mercy, justice, and servant-discipleship. With Lenten Soup and Sides gatherings, Young Adult engagement, and the Joyful Again ministry, our parish continues to grow in faith and fellowship. We also give thanks for the faithful stewardship of our parish family, whose generosity sustains worship, outreach, and ministry. Together, we journey toward Lent with hope, courage, and renewed purpose.

This week at Blessed Trinity, Fr. Skip invites us to rediscover the extraordinary grace God offers within the ordinary rhythm of daily life. Through prayer, discipleship, stewardship, and compassionate care, we are called to live our faith with renewed purpose and shared commitment. Our parish continues to grow through new opportunities to journey together in Baptism, walking alongside families before, during, and after this sacred sacrament. We also give thanks for the faithful sacrificial giving of our parishioners, whose generosity sustains parish ministries, facilities, and outreach. Together, through ongoing parish life and upcoming gatherings, we continue building a welcoming community rooted in faith, hope, and love.

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As Blessed Trinity continues its journey through Ordinary Time, this week’s updates invite us to reflect on Christ’s enduring call to follow Him with trust, generosity, and courage. Fr. Skip’s reflection reminds us that discipleship begins when we loosen our grip on what feels familiar and open our hearts to where God is leading. Our parish celebrates gratitude and community through shared fellowship, looks ahead with hope through a new Baptismal Ministry rooted in accompaniment, and gives thanks for the faithful stewardship that supports our mission. Together, we continue growing as a welcoming parish family, responding to Christ’s call in faith, service, and love.

On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, lets remember not only that they were baptized, but the sacred details of that moment—dates, places, godparents, and memories that reveal who we are and whose we are. Drawing on Pope Francis and the wisdom of the early Church, he reflects on baptism as a moment when creation is renewed, heaven is opened, and purpose is given. Baptism calls us to live as Christ lived—doing good, healing, and serving others.

As Blessed Trinity enters Ordinary Time, Fr. Skip invites the parish to see this season not as ordinary, but as a sacred rhythm of listening, conversion, and faithful living. Rooted in baptism and inspired by John the Baptist, parishioners are called to deeper prayer, active witness, faithful stewardship, and compassionate care. A new vision for Baptismal Ministry emphasizes accompaniment and community, walking with families beyond the sacrament itself. Together, the parish embraces the New Year as a time of renewal, courage, and trust in God’s guiding grace.

On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Skip invites the parish to reflect deeply on both Christ’s baptism and our own. He encourages parishioners to remember the details of their baptism—dates, places, godparents—not as sentimentality, but as sacred reminders of identity and grace. Drawing from Pope Francis and the early Church Fathers, he reflects on baptism as a moment when heaven is opened, creation is renewed, and purpose is given. Fr. Skip highlights the parish’s strong baptismal preparation and OCIA ministries, expressing gratitude for catechists, sponsors, and staff. He closes by inviting more parishioners to serve in this sacred ministry and to joyfully renew their baptismal commitment to discipleship.

The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates Christ revealed as the Light for all nations. Fr. Skip invites parishioners to follow that light with trust and courage, just as the Magi did, allowing Christ to guide the journey ahead. Parish life resumes with worship, formation, and ministry as the community enters the new year rooted in faith and service. Through prayer, generosity, and hospitality, Blessed Trinity is called to shine Christ’s light into the world and begin 2026 with hope and renewed commitment.