✨ From the Pastor’s Desk
Sharing Gratitude and Witnessing to Life
Fr. Skip gives thanks for the parish’s hospitality and support shown in farewells, welcomes, and his own recovery. He reflects on the witness of compassion, prayer, and generosity that make Blessed Trinity a true community of faith. He also invites all to join the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children on September 13, affirming the sanctity of life and drawing on the wisdom of saints and popes to inspire prayer and bold witness.
Parish Events (Aug 31–Sept 7)
Aug 31: Music rehearsals; Divine Mercy Rosary (Sp).
Sept 1: Parish Office closed for Labor Day.
Sept 2: Prayer & Life Session, 6–8 p.m.
Sept 3: Reconciliation & First Communion Orientation; Music rehearsals.
Sept 4: Communion Service; Caring Quilters; Men’s Club.
Sept 5: Holy Hour & Benediction; Hispanic Charismatic Prayer.
Sept 6: Healing Prayer Ministry; Mass for Our Lady of Charity; Wedding.
Sept 7: Faith Formation classes begin; Life Teen; Youth Ministry.
⛪ Mass Schedule & Intentions
Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m. (except Sept 4 Communion Service)
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.
Confession: After weekday Mass, Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)
This week includes intentions for †Fr. Mark Beard & all departed priests, †Donna Anne Martin, †Aurita Sanchez, and the intentions of parishioners.
Parish Devotions
Rosary: Daily at 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. (Eng.); Sun 1:00 p.m. (Sp.)
Adoration: Fridays, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Faith Formation & Ministries
Faith Formation & Life Teen begin Sept 7; Edge starts Sept 10.
Prayer & Life Workshop sessions continue Tuesdays.
That Man Is You! men’s series begins Sept 23.
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children – Sept 13, 8:30 a.m. Mass, with testimony by Chloe Battle from JMJ Pregnancy Center.
Sacrificial Giving & Stewardship
Aug 24 Offertory Total: $15,007.15
The Master’s Plan: $1,301.12
OCA 2025 Goal: $194,125.91 | Raised: $179,490.74 (18% participation)
Upcoming 2nd Collections: Sept 7 – The Master’s Plan; Sept 14 – Priest Retirement & Care; Sept 21 – La Salette Mary, Mother of the Americas
️ Prayer Requests
Infirm & Homebound: Sarai Caraballo, Eduardo Cervantes, Donna Cunningham, Lisa Emery, Fr. Terry Niziolek MS, and others.
Deceased: †Charles Ray Collins, †Wilfredo Roque