I am amazed continually that within a generally rotten global economy, individuals grow in their generosity and kindness to others. This Christmas not only have a number of individuals been the recipients of wonderful blessings, but as struggling parish, Most Holy Trinity has received significant blessings as well. The greatest blessings have not just been monetary – although they are appreciated as they support our mission – but it is the people.
- It is those whose donations have come through Most Holy Trinity Catholic School and Academy.
- It is those who volunteer or make donations at our food pantry, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
- It is that anonymous donor who brought us a “spare change jar’ with contents totaling to $551.
- It is those who have made our church and rectory sparkle with decorations with the light and delight of this holy season.
These are all ways that we support God acting in our midst, that is, God’s Word becoming flesh throughout acts of generosity, love and heroism. In this holy season, we would be delighted to have you visit anytime. As a reminder, we will have mass at midnight with a gathering for carols that begins at 11:30 pm in church. We will then have a candlelight procession to the crèche for all to join beginning at midnight. There we will bless the crèche and proclaim that great gospel: “Today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.”
Christmas Day, mass will begin at 9:00 am
The following weekend – New Year’s – we will celebrate Mary as the Mother of God.
- Mass will be held at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel on Saturday, New Year’s Eve
- Mass will be held at 9:30 A.M. in the church on Sunday, Year’s Day
There are many thank you’s yet to be offered and many greetings to be exchanged. Know that these acts help our economy improve automatically. They are the acts of one person caring for another, of one community touching another community within our human family, of one nation rising to proclaim to other nations the promise of peace, compassion and justice.
May you and your loved ones realize this sense of blessing. It is God acting in our midst.
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