Easter Joy and Parish Life: Living the Resurrection at Blessed Trinity

✉️ From the Pen of the Pastor:

Dear Blessed Trinity Family & Friends,
Father Skip shares a heartfelt Easter message celebrating the joy and hope of the Resurrection. He reminds us that Easter is not just an event but a way of life—an invitation to live as “Resurrection people” filled with joy, peace, and service. Prayer, he emphasizes, is vital to sustain our spiritual lives, citing the wisdom of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Teresa of Calcutta. He calls us to see Christ in others and live lives marked by mercy, love, and compassion.
Alleluia! He is risen indeed!

⛪ Holy Week & Easter Activities Recap

• Easter Vigil (April 19): Welcomed new Catholics through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Please keep “The Elect” in your prayers.

• Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00am (English), 12:00pm (Spanish). No 5:00pm Mass on Easter.

• Suggestions for Celebrating Easter at Home:

  • Share a special Easter meal.

  • Pray the Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet as a family.

  • Light a candle for loved ones and offer prayers of gratitude.

Upcoming Events

Week of April 21–27:

• April 21 (Mon): Parish Office Closed

• April 23 (Wed): Worship Band Rehearsal & Edge Youth Classes

• April 24 (Thu): Spanish Baptism Class & Council of Catholic Women Meeting

• April 25 (Fri): Holy Hour & “Paz y Gozo” Prayer Group

• April 26 (Sat):

  • First Communion Retreat

  • Youth Ministry Gathering

  • 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Ventura Country Club, 8:30am

• April 27 (Sun):

  • Divine Mercy Sunday

    • 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church)

    • 3:30pm Reception (Parish Center)

  • Faith Formation, Life Teen, and Confirmation Classes

Parish Devotions & Sacraments

• Rosary: Daily at 8:00am (Mon–Sat); Sundays at 9:30am (Eng) & 11:15am (Sp)

• Divine Mercy Chaplet: 7:45am (Mon–Sat), 1:00pm (Sun - Sp)

• Adoration: Fridays, 9:00–10:00am

• Confessions: After Daily Mass & Saturdays at 4:00pm; Sundays (Spanish) 11:15am

Faith Formation & Youth

• First Communion Retreat: April 26

• First Communion Rehearsal: April 30

• OCIA Classes (Becoming Catholic): April 27, May 4, 18 & 25

• Confirmation Class: April 27 at 3:00pm

• Life Teen Gatherings: April 27 & May 4

Financial Stewardship

• Weekend of April 13 Offertory:

  • Church: $12,754

  • Online: $5,809

  • Total: $18,563

• Debt Reduction Online Giving: $836

• April 2nd Collections:

  • April 20: Easter Appeal

  • April 27: Catholic Home Mission Appeal

Your support helps sustain the life and mission of our parish. Thank you!

Special Announcements

• Pilgrimage Opportunity: A few spots remain! Info Meeting: Saturday, May 3 at 3:00pm in the Parish Center. Contact Rachelle Salerno: 518-369-8795.