Grateful Hearts, Faithful Mission: Living The Master’s Plan

✨ From the Pastor’s Desk

Giving Thanks to God — In All Things
As Thanksgiving approaches, Fr. Skip invites the parish to rediscover gratitude as a way of life, not merely a response to blessings. Quoting St. Paul—“In all circumstances give thanks”—he reminds us that gratitude springs from faith, trusting God’s providence even when life is uncertain. The saints, like St. Thérèse and St. Francis, found thanksgiving in both joy and trial, revealing that all things can draw us closer to God. The Eucharist itself means “thanksgiving,” uniting our joys and sorrows in Christ. Parishioners are warmly invited to Thanksgiving Eve Mass on Nov 26 at 6:30 p.m. (followed by pie-sharing) or Thanksgiving Morning Mass on Nov 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Parish Events (Nov 16–23)

• Nov 16: Faith Formation, CCW Service Group, Life Teen, Harvest Festival.

• Nov 17: Guadalupe Ministry, Paz y Gozo Leadership, La Salette Book Club.

• Nov 18: Prayer & Life, That Man Is You!, Lector Meeting (Sp).

• Nov 19: Caring Quilters, Edge Sessions, Music Rehearsals.

• Nov 20: Wedding Rehearsal, BTCCW Meeting, Baptism Class (Sp).

• Nov 21: Holy Hour, Matrimony Celebration, Christmas Pageant, Paz y Gozo Charismatic.

• Nov 22: Pre-Cana Workshop, Healing Prayer Ministry, Altar Server Training & Appreciation.

• Nov 23: Solemnity of Christ the King, Baptisms, Music Ministry rehearsals.

⛪ Mass Schedule & Intentions

• Daily Mass: Mon–Sat, 8:30 a.m.

• Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (Sp.), 5:00 p.m.

• Confessions: After weekday Mass, Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. (Sp.)
  Intentions include †Angelita & José Nuñez, †Larry Tyburski, †Luis Herize, †Rosario de Jesús, †Frank & Mary Canty, and all parishioners.

Parish Devotions

• Rosary: Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m. (Eng.); Sun 9:30 a.m. (Eng.), 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)

• Divine Mercy Chaplet: Mon–Sat 7:45 a.m.; Sun 1:00 p.m. (Sp.)

• Adoration: Fridays, 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Faith Formation & Ministries

• Faith Formation: Nov 16 & 30; Dec 7 & 14.

• Youth Confirmation Session #3: Dec 14.

• Life Teen: Nov 16 & 30; Dec 7, 14, 21.

• Edge: Nov 19; Dec 3, 10, 17.

• OCIA: Sessions ongoing for adults entering the Catholic faith.

• That Man Is You! continues Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Sacrificial Giving & Stewardship

• Nov 10 Offertory: $11,728.00

• The Master’s Plan: $142.00

• OCA 2025 Goal: $194,125.91 | Raised: $199,133.99 (18.4% participation)
  Parish exceeds its goal by nearly $5,000, a testament to faithful stewardship.

• 2nd Collection: Catholic Charities (Nov 16); Christmas Flowers (Nov 30).

️ Prayer Requests

Infirm & Homebound: Michael Brocket, Lisa Emery, Jeanne Fifer, Derek Hamilton, Dave Meek, Fr. Terry Niziolek, and others.
Deceased: †Mary Atwood, †Gilfredo Ares, †John Lenzen, †Antonia Maldonado, †Linda Treiber.

Special Focus

Parish Financial Report (Nov 23):
Fr. Skip announces that the Parish Financial Report will be shared next weekend, prepared with the Parish Finance Council and Diocesan Office. Members will speak briefly after each Mass, followed by an open presentation in Transfiguration Hall. Transparency and stewardship remain core to Blessed Trinity’s mission as one family of faith.

Part-time Parish Positions Available:
BT is seeking a Weekend Audio-Visual Technician and a Rectory Housekeeper. Interested applicants should contact the parish office.