Generosity That Builds the Kingdom
As we enter the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Skip reflects on the grace of this holy season and the call to prepare a place for Christ through generosity of heart (p.6). Advent reveals God’s abundant love in giving us His Son, and our giving becomes a way that Christ’s hope reaches others.

He celebrates the growing life of the parish — more than 25 catechumens at last week’s Rite of Welcome — and reminds us that the paying off of the parish debt marks a new chapter of possibility for ministry, formation, and outreach (p.6).

Stewardship, he shares, is not merely meeting needs, but discerning how God is calling Blessed Trinity to grow. Every gift — small or great — becomes a seed for the Church of tomorrow. He invites parishioners to participate in the End-of-Year Christmas Appeal, a vital offering that sustains the parish’s mission and future.

“In God’s hands, our sacrifices become grace for others. Thank you for making Blessed Trinity a vibrant, welcoming community.” (p.6)

Parish Events (Dec 7–14)

Drawn from the parish calendar on pages 1–2:

• Dec 7 – Second Sunday of Advent: Faith Formation, Music rehearsals, Divine Mercy (Sp), Life Teen, CCW Service Commission, Guadalupe Novena.

• Dec 8 – Immaculate Conception: Masses at 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. (Bilingual), Paz y Gozo Leadership, Guadalupe Novena.

• Dec 9: That Man Is You!, Guadalupe Novena.

• Dec 10: Music rehearsals, Edge, Guadalupe Novena, Parish Penance Service.

• Dec 11: Funeral, Knights of Columbus Meeting, Guadalupe Novena.

• Dec 12 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Holy Hour, Reception with Mariachi.

• Dec 13: Healing Prayer Ministry, CCW Christmas Tea, Christmas Pageant Rehearsal.

• Dec 14 – Gaudete Sunday: Faith Formation, Music rehearsals, Confirmation Session #3 (p.2).

⛪ Mass Schedule & Intentions

(From page 3)
Daily Mass continues at 8:30 a.m.; weekend schedule remains unchanged.
Intentions for the week include †Fred Ares, †Lucia Vargas Montero, †Bonificia Roma, †Concepción Arango, †William Austin, and others (p.3).
Confessions: Daily after morning Mass; Saturdays at 4 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. (Sp).

Parish Devotions

(p.4)

• Rosary: Daily 8:00 a.m.; Sundays 9:30 a.m. (Eng.) & 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)

• Divine Mercy Chaplet: Daily 7:45 a.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. (Sp.)

• Adoration: Fridays 9–10 a.m. with Benediction.

Faith Formation & Ministries

(p.10)

• Faith Formation: Dec 7 & 14

• Confirmation Session #3: Dec 14

• Life Teen: Dec 7, 14 & 21

• Edge: Dec 10 & 17
  OCIA sessions continue for those preparing to enter the Catholic Church.

December young adult ministry events include Caroling & Cookies on Dec 15 and Christmas outing on Dec 21.

Seasonal & Special Parish Events

Priesthood Ordination Jubilee — Fr. Bill Slight

Mass and reception on Dec 20 at 5 p.m. (p.9).

Our Lady of Guadalupe – Dec 12 at 7 p.m.

Solemn Mass with Mariachi and courtyard reception (p.13).

Christmas Tea

Dec 13, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., hosted by CCW (p.12).

Simbang Gabi – Filipino Novena Mass

Dec 18 at 7 p.m. (p.12).

Blankets & Socks Drive

Donation weekend Dec 6–8 for Christian Service Center (p.14).

Advent Penance Services

Dec 9 at St. Isaac Jogues; Dec 10 at Blessed Trinity; Dec 11 at St. Joseph (p.14).

Sacrificial Giving & Stewardship

(p.5)
Nov 24 Offertory: $23,330.60
Dec 1 Offertory: $15,161.75
The Master’s Plan: $337.13 (Nov 24) & $201.10 (Dec 1)
OCA 2025 Goal: $194,125.91
Raised: $199,835.99
Over Goal: $5,709.68
Participation remains at 18.4% with 360 gifts — a strong sign of unity and gratitude.

️ Prayer Requests

(p.5)
Please remember the infirm, including Michael Brocket, Lisa Emery, Jeanne Fifer, Derek Hamilton, Dave Meek, Fr. Terry Niziolek, and others.
Pray for the repose of †Gilfredo Ares, †John Lenzen, †Linda Treiber, †Timothy Hartmann, †Sonia Pearson, and †Linda Bellisle.