Freedom Found in Faith

July 5, 2026

Finding Rest in Christ This Independence Day

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church gathers this July 4th weekend as a community yoked to Christ, drawing strength from His promise of rest. On the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are reminded that discipleship is never a solitary journey — we are united to Christ and to one another as members of His Body. As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, our parish family gives thanks for the gifts of faith and freedom.

Parish Events This Week

The week begins Sunday, July 5 with the Spanish Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Church from 1:00–2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, rummage sale setup continues at the Parish Center at various hours as the parish prepares for the 2026 Rummage Sale, with sale days set for July 16–18. On Tuesday, July 7, Music Ministry rehearsal (Spanish) is in the Church from 6:00–8:00 p.m., and Baptism Class (English) meets in Transfiguration Hall from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 features a Journeying in Faith Session in Transfiguration Hall from 7:00–8:30 p.m. The Paz y Gozo Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Friday at 6:45 p.m. in Transfiguration Hall. Friday, July 10 offers Adoration Hour in the Church from 9:00–10:00 a.m. and again from 7:00–8:00 p.m., with the monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (2nd Friday) from 7:00–8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12 closes the week with the Spanish Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:00 p.m. and a Baptism Sacrament at 2:00 p.m. in the Church. Looking ahead, the Summer Altar Server Refresher and Training Session is set for Saturday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon, and the Journeying in Faith in the Catechism series opens Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Transfiguration Hall.

Sacrificial Giving

The weekend of June 28, 2026 saw the parish community contribute a combined total of $17,571.92 in sacrificial giving through the church offertory, online collection, and mail log. The Master's Plan second collection brought in $34.63 online, and Peter's Pence received $3,855. Our Catholic Appeal 2026 continues, with the parish working toward its $214,947 goal. As of June 26, 2026, pledges stand at $168,831 and funds raised total $142,431, leaving $72,516 still to be reached. With 283 gifts from 2,033 donor families and households, participation stands at 13.9%. Every gift, large or small, brings the parish closer to fulfilling its mission of prayer, education, and service.

Events Snapshot

▸Sun July 5 — Divine Mercy Chaplet (Spanish) / Church / 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
▸Mon July 6 — Rummage set up / Parish Center / 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Paz y Gozo Leadership mtg. / Sts. Anne & Joachim Suite / 6:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
▸Tue July 7 — Rummage set up / Parish Center / 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Music Ministry rehearsal (Spanish) / Church / 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Baptism Class (English) / Transfiguration Hall / 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
▸Wed July 8 — Rummage set up / Parish Center / 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Journeying in Faith Session / Transfiguration Hall / 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
▸Thu July 9 — Rummage set up / Parish Center / 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
▸Fri July 10 — Adoration Hour / Church / 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Paz y Gozo Charismatic Prayer Group (Spanish) / Transfiguration Hall / 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Adoration Hour (Monthly, 2nd Friday) / Church / 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
▸Sat July 11 — Rummage set up / Parish Center / 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
▸Sun July 12 — Divine Mercy Chaplet (Spanish) / Church / 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Baptism Sacrament / Church / 2:00 p.m.

Sacrificial Giving

Weekend of June 28, 2026 — Church Offertory: $8,995.00 | Online Collection: $5,576.92 | Mail Log: $3,000.00 | Total: $17,571.92. The Master's Plan: Online Collection $34.63 | Total: $34.63. Peter's Pence: $3,855.

With gratitude for every generous gift, the parish encourages continued support of the Our Catholic Appeal as summer stewardship renews our shared commitment to faith and mission.