From The Pastor's Desk

Sunday, July 27 2025                                                                                               Go to Sunday Bulletin

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray…”

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus responds to the disciples’ humble request: “Lord, teach us to pray.” What follows is His gift to us—the prayer we now know so well. And yet, in Luke’s Gospel, it sounds slightly different than Matthew’s version. It’s shorter, simpler, and immediately followed by a parable calling us to pray with boldness, persistence, and trust.

 What is it that touches your heart in this prayer from Jesus? Perhaps it's the intimacy—calling God “Father.” Perhaps it's the priorities: asking not for luxury or wealth, but simply “our daily bread,” forgiveness of our sins (as we forgive others), and the grace to withstand the “final test.”

 Jesus roots this prayer in the Kingdom that is coming—and already beginning among us. A world where all are nourished, all are reconciled, and all are open to the gift of the Holy Spirit. Could these be the very signs of the Kingdom’s arrival?

 Jesus teaches not only words, but a way. Prayer, He shows us, leads to action; to witness. As St. Paul VI once said: “The modern world listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers—and if it does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.”

 Prayer transforms us into such witnesses. Whether quietly or boldly, we emerge from prayer more aware, more convicted, and more graced. And perhaps most importantly, Jesus assures us that the fulfillment of all prayer is not merely what we ask for—but the unexpected, life-giving gift of the Holy Spirit.

 So let us pray with tenacity and trust. We never leave prayer empty-handed. We leave filled—with more than we asked, and exactly what we need.  Amen.

Fr, Skip – Pastor

Altar Server of the Year Awards

We are gratefully to the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of La Salette Council #11328, for their support and sponsorship of the “Altar Server of the Year Award.”  On Sunday, July 13, we awarded this honor to two of Blessed Trinity Parish’s finest Altar Servers. Aiden Emrich and Fredrico (Fred) Vilela received this recognition with a Certificate and a gift card from KC Grand Knight Jim Jetmore and KC Louie Murgia. Congrtulations and blessings, Aiden and Fred.  You are appreciated as faithful Servant-Ministers at the Table of the Lord. Our parish is also grateful for your service and example. Thanks to the parents and families for your support.  Fr. Skip - Pastor 

Fr. Roland Nadeau, MS Memorial Scholarship Fund for 2025

With the generosity of an anonymous benefactor we have received a contribution to announce a very special tribute to the late Fr. Roland Nadeau, MS, former Pastor.  With the approval of the Pastor and the consultation of the Parish Finance Committee we announce The Fr. Roland Nadeau, MS Scholarship Fund for 2025.  The BTCC Men’s Club will administrate this fund. 

In brief the Eligibility Requirements are:

Applicants must meet one or both of the following foundational criteria:

• Faith Formation Scholarship — Demonstrated active participation in Faith Formation (Life Teen) at BTCC for a minimum of three years, including their Senior Year,  and having received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

OR

• Liturgical Ministry Scholarship — Demonstrated faithful service in the Ministry of Altar Server at BTCC for a minimum of four years, including the Senior Year,  and having received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Copies of this scholarship fund and its application form are available in the Parish Office, 

For more information you may contact Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Brandie Akos.

Congratulations and Blessings to the CCW