Holy Trinity ChurchParish News and Upcoming Events
In Person Masses
Sundays: 8:30 am | 10:30 am
Mondays – Fridays: 8:30 am
Saturdays: 4:30 pm
1st Saturdays Spanish Mass: 6:30 pm
Livestream Masses
Sundays: 8:30 am | 10:30 am
Mondays – Fridays: 8:30 am
Saturdays: 4:30 pm
Event Calendar | Livestream | Daily Readings | Magnificat | Click to Pray
Women’s Faith Group
Dates coming soon
In the Marian Room
Holy Trinity Men’s Group
September 12 at 9:00 am
In the Wing Room
Penny Sunday
September 5th & 6th
Our Penny Sunday collection for September 5th & 6th will be for Catholic Relief Services (CRS). CRS is supporting our local Church partner, Caritas Colombia with its nationwide network across affected areas, to identify immediate needs for urgent relief, including safe shelter, food, clean water and protection. Thanks to Caritas’s nationwide diocesan and parish reach, we have access to communities in urgent need.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread damage across multiple communities. With collapsed buildings, many families are left without shelter. Many families are in urgent need of shelter, clean water, food, medical care and other essential support.
Your gift today will provide emergency relief to families affected by this disaster. Please donate now to bring help
and give hope to our sisters and brothers in Colombia.
OCIA
September 20th at noon
The desire for God is written in the human heart because man is created by God and for God. In an era of shifting cultural norms, many individuals feel adrift. The historical consistency, ancient traditions, and defined moral teachings of Catholicism provide a solid, unmoving anchor.
Do you know someone who may be seeking a relationship with Jesus in the Catholic Church?
Tell them about OCIA…
OCIA is a journey for those who have never been baptized and are interested in developing a relationship with Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church. OR…who were baptized in another Christian faith and would like to inquire about Catholic beliefs. OR… are a baptized Catholic but have never completed their initiation.
We invite them to join us on Sunday, September 20, at noon in the Marian Room.
Contact Mary Kramer for more information: mary.kramer@dor.org or (585) 265-1616, ext. 306.
Join the Choir!
The Classic Choir sings at the 10:30 mass every Sunday between late September and early June, and we practice every Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Our first rehearsal is September 23rd, and our first Sunday is September 27th.
Please contact Steve O’Reilly at steve.oreilly@dor.org or 585-354-4839 or Linda Carson at linda.carson@dor.org with any questions, or to tell us you’re interested. We’d love to have you join us!
Holy Trinity Gala
Saturday, September 26th
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Tickets will be sold in the Gathering Space the weekends of September 12/13 & 19/20
Tickets are $15
Blessing of the Graves
The annual gathering in Holy Trinity Cemetery will take place on: Sunday September 13th at noon.
All are warmly invited to attend as we pray and remember our beloved relatives and friends buried in our cemetery.
Bereavement Support Meeting
Tuesday, September 8th 1:30 pm
in the Wing Room
Come and join us either to share or to listen.
Any questions please contact, Mary Ann Spinelli at mpenlon1@rochester.rr.com.
The Sunday Readings Explained
Dr. Brant Pitre presents an absorbing and stimulating discussion of the Mass Readings through a video lecture followed by small and large group discussions. Coffee, tea, water, and light snack will be provided.
Join us in the Peace and Unity Room
Wednesday, September 9 ~ 6:30-8:00 pm
or
Thursday, September 10 ~ 9:30-11:00 am
The Mass Explained
The Mass explained video series will be presented on Saturday, September 5th, from 10 am until 11:30 am in the Peace and Unity Rooms.
In this session, we will look at the second reading in Mass. Who decided that we need this reading and why?
Study handouts will be available.
Part Time Administrative Assistant
25 hours/week
We are seeking a friendly, energetic, self-motivated individual with well-developed communication skills, to work both alone and collaborative
with parish staff and volunteers.
Skills required: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, and Excel. Must be comfortable with utilizing technology and online database systems.
If you are interested in learning more or applying for the position, please email a resume and cover letter to Helen Sleeman at Helen.Sleeman@dor.org.
Sunday Offertory – Volunteers Needed
The presentation of the gifts during Mass, specifically the bread and the wine, is not just a routine task but a profound gesture with meaning and tradition. Bringing up the gifts is a way you can more fully participate in the Mass and represent the entire congregation. It is also very simple. Two, three or four people are needed. You follow the cross bearer to the foot of the altar and present the gifts to Father. After giving the gifts to the priest, it is customary to bow to the altar before returning to your pew.
If your family would like to take up the gifts, just see one of the center ushers at least 10 minutes before Mass. Make sure the usher knows where you are sitting. Then come to the back of church during the prayers of the faithful. The ushers will get you organized.
We think you will find the experience of bringing up the gifts both an honor and a blessing.
Youth Group
Holy Trinity is starting a Youth Group!
If you’re between the ages of 14 and 18, we’d love for you and your friends to join us!
Looking for a place to grow in faith and have fun? Our new group will have games movies, good food, time in God’s Word and more!
Join Us September 13th at 6:30 pm
Contact Iván Luqueño-Tlayeca, (585) 265-1616 x328 or ivan.luqueno-tlayeca@dor.org for more information.
Young Adult Fellowship
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday at 3:00 pm
We invite all young adults ages 18-33 to attend our new young adult fellowship group! We want to build a community of Christians looking to love the Lord. Through discussion, prayer, volunteering, and fun activities, we hope to build friendships and help each other.
For more information
Logan Pellow
loganpellow512@gmail.com
Nathan McComber
nathanzmcc@gmail.com
Iván Luqueno-Tlayeca
585-265-1616 ext. 328
ivan.luqueno-tlayeca@dor.org
This year Holy Trinity Church will be celebrating our 165th Birthday.
This is a special milestone for us.
Did you know that originally, the Rochester area was part of the Diocese of Baltimore, which was for a time the only diocese in the United States.
In 1808, this area became part of the new Diocese of New York. The Diocese of Buffalo was established in 1847. Our parish was part of the Diocese of Buffalo until 1868, when the Diocese of Rochester was established.
In 1880, Holy Trinity Church had approximately 300 Parishioners. Today, Holy Trinity has approximately 2,000 families that belong to our parish.
In 1898, plans were made for a larger church building to seat 500 people at a cost of $19,742. We were quickly outgrowing our small, wooden church because of increasing membership. The new brick church would be located east of the original white wooden church and rectory.
On June 2, 1901 the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, the dedication of our present church took place.
The architecture of our church is considered Romanesque revival, largely of Germanic origin. The columns that support our choir loft are Corinthian style which also appears in our stained glass windows.
To celebrate the 165th anniversary of our parish, the glass display case outside the parish office has pictures and documents from past anniversaries. Stop by and see newspaper articles, school pictures, letters and more, all relating to anniversaries from the Golden Jubilee in 1911 to the 150th anniversary in 2011.
This year is not only the 165th anniversary of our parish but it is also the 125th anniversary of our present church building and the 10th anniversary of Father George’s ordination.
Trivia Question #1
When was the first cornerstone laid for the original church?
Answer: May 26, 1861
Trivia Question #2
True or False, Holy Trinity Church has always had a brick exterior?
Answer: False, The original church was white wood siding.
Trivia Question #3
Who was the first person Baptized at Holy Trinity Church?
Answer: John Kasper on May 22, 1859
Trivia Question #4
Who were the first people to be married in the parish?
Answer: John Adam Miller & Anna Dorothy Lintner on April 11, 1861
Trivia Question #5
True or False, The brick church built in 1901 had three sets of entrance doors?
Answer: False, there was only one set of entrance doors.
Trivia Question #6
True or False, The language incorporated into the stained glass windows is both English and German?
Answer: True, some windows say “Gift of” and some windows say “Geschenk Von” which is German for “Gift from”.
Videography Ministers Needed
This is a “behind-the-scenes” ministry and is open to all in 11th grade and older. Minimal technological knowledge is required and the commitment is approximately 1-2 Masses per month. We also are looking for individuals who might be able to commit to one weekday Mass per week. Please consider whether this might be your calling to serve at Holy Trinity.
If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Helen Sleeman at helen.sleeman@dor.org or 265-1616 ext 337.
Calling All Hospitality Ministers
Holy Trinity’s hospitality ministries are looking for volunteers to assist at weekend and holy day Masses. With the holidays upon us, the parish will be welcoming guests and people who are looking to re- connect with their faith. This is a wonderful opportunity for you, as a Greeter or Usher, to make everyone feel not only welcome but also a valued member of the Body of Christ.
Greeter Ministry: Mary Kramer mvkramer75@gmail.com
Usher Ministry: Gary Smith garyfsmith927@gmail.com
Confessions available on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Saturday: 3:00-4:00 pm
October – June
Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 pm
Come and experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Penance.
¡Ese no es Fr. Jorge, es un impostor!
Several parishioners have received text messages or emails from what looks like Fr. George. These messages are asking for “a favor” or “assistance” or may even start with a direct request for some type of gift cards.
THESE ARE NOT FROM FATHER GEORGE.
If you are unsure about any communication you receive from Father George or another staff member, especially if it is asking for money, please contact the office directly at (585) 265-1616.
Legitimate messages from someone on staff will be from an email address ending with @dor.org. Other characteristics of scam emails are unusual punctuation and no subject or signature line.
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays 3-4 pm | Third Thursdays 3-8 pm
Come. Experience this powerful moment of personal prayer.
Communion: Mass
If you know of someone who needs to receive the Most Precious Body and Blood of Jesus, and is unable to come forward during communion time, please contact an usher upon your arrival at Mass. We will alert a Eucharistic Minister so they will be able to administer the special sacrament.
Creating a Safe Environment Education for Volunteers
All volunteers who work with children, youth or vulnerable adults must participate in Creating a Safe Environment (C.A.S.E.) Training before they begin their ministry, and must renew their CASE certification every 3 years. We offer in-person C.A.S.E. Training every month at Holy Trinity.
If you volunteer in any capacity in our parish or related ministries and you are not sure if you need to take this course, or if you need to register for an upcoming training session, contact our Safe Environment Coordinator, Mary Kramer, at (585) 265-1616 ext. 306 | More Information
Gentle Reminders
ATTN: DAILY MASS PARTICIPANTS
For your safety, if you see on TV that Webster Central Schools are closed due to inclement weather, our weekday Masses will be cancelled.
This also affects all evening ministries and activities as well. The Church and our Campus will NOT BE OPEN, thus plowing of our parking lots may not be done.
Parking in Front of Mailboxes
Please be mindful of where you park for mass, weddings, and funerals. We have plenty of parking available, and we are requesting that you do not park along the side of the road. Our neighbors on Ridge Road have had problems receiving their mail because of cars parked in front of their mailbox. The Post Office will not deliver mail if another vehicle is parked in front of the mailbox.
So, please be considerate and park in the designated areas on Holy Trinity property.
Crossing Walk: South Parking Lot
This is a reminder that the crossing walk from the South Parking lot to the front of church is NOT a regular crossing walk and drivers are not required to stop and let someone cross. It is your responsibility to be very careful in crossing the street, especially when it is dark and rainy.
We have signs which let drivers know that there is a cross walk, but it is up to the pedestrian to make sure it is safe to cross.
Our efforts to make sure everyone arrives and leaves safely is our utmost priority.
Handicapped Parking Areas: Sunday
If you are dropping off or picking up faith formation children, or coming to Mass, please do not block the circle driveway in the rear of church and please do not park in the handicapped parking areas.
Our parishioners and visitors who are in need of these spaces are not being able to use them. You may park in the lower parking lot and walk in with your children and wait while they are in class, either before or after you attend Mass. Please be considerate of others.
Snowbirds
If any of you are heading to warmer climates for the winter, please contact the Parish Office @265-1616, so that we may stop and restart you envelopes while you are gone and when you return. The postage is $.71 for a return of the envelopes, and it does get costly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Offertory
During these frightful and uncertain days we would like you to consider continuing your weekly or monthly offertory. If you are giving online, we are most grateful for your support; if you are using envelopes you may still mail them in, or slip them under the door of the Parish Office. With God’s mercy and prayer we will be humble and thankful for all we have.
Communion Song
Many of you have requested the song that is sung while our sacramental ministers are receiving communion.
Here are the words to “The Holy One is Here”
Be still for the presence of the Lord; the Holy One is here.
Come bow before Him now with reverence and fear.
In Him no sin is found,
We stand on holy ground,
Be still for the presence of the Lord; the Holy One is here.