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KNOW ~ GROW ~ G O
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
13715 SW W ALKER R OAD | B EAVERTON , OR 97005 -1017
503 .643 .9528 | WWW . H-T . ORG | PARISH@ H-T .ORG
13715 SW W ALKER R OAD | B EAVERTON , OR 97005 -1017
503 .643 .9528 | WWW . H-T . ORG | PARISH@ H-T .ORG
December 13 , 2020
The Third Sunday of Advent
MASS SCHEDULE
Mon—Fri 8:15am Wednesday 2:15pm (school Mass)
Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:15am Holy Days 8:15am, 7:00pm
RECONCILIATION
Friday 8:45-9:30am Saturday 4:00-5:00pm
PARISH OFFICE
503.643.9528 www.h-t.org
Mon—Thur 8:00-4:30pm Friday 8:00-2:00pm
SCHOOL OFFICE
503.644.5748 www.htsch.org
Monday—Friday 8:00-3:30pm
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICE
503.641.1842 www.h-t.org/outreach
Tues, Wed, Fri 10:00-12:30pm
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Week III of Advent 2020! Okay good people, here we go closing in fast on Christmas. Let me spell out our plans once more and invite you to look forward to a meaningful and memorable experience. We are committed to ensuring that Holy Trinity’s celebration of Christmas will not be one more 2020 experience of restriction, cancellation, and isolation. So. . . . .
Masses will be held in the church on the 24th at 1:00,
3:00, and 5:00pm, and on the 25th at 9:00am, with 100 persons inside using our online sign-up as we do for weekends. Inside seating will be prioritized for our seniors and those who are “technology impaired.” Overflow will be in the parking lot in vehicles, with all four Masses live-streamed to your personal devices: phones, iPads, tablets, notebooks or ??? We have been advised that the best way to avoid crashes or lags with the livestream will be for everyone outside to turn off their Wi-Fi and use their cellular data service. Apparently, there are 4–5 cell towers in our area, with plenty of capacity to handle 300–400 people streaming at once from our parking lot.
Still, please remember that this is a first-time experience, so bring along a double portion of patience. We’ve done test runs; we’ve checked with our technology consultant, our internet provider, and our local cell providers; we have good assurances that our plan should work; but ????? Live-streaming can create slightly different delays depending on which carrier is used, so although we will be doing some
fun prompts for you to beep (not honk!) your horns, it will could well be that it won’t all be in unison. Let that be part of the fun! We will have characters from the traditional Nativity scene roaming the parking lot during Masses and anticipate Santa to even make an appearance at some point! Those of you who are creative and want to add to the fun could decorate the outside of your car.
We will have Communion stations set up outside. You will be invited to (prudently) roll down windows for some of the carol singing if you wish to get a fuller community experience, as chaotic as it might be. We will for sure be making a “joyful noise to the Lord” and for sure will honor the birth of Jesus in the fullest way we can! You will be able to look back on Christmas 2020 with fond memories guaranteed!
And for those of you who are just not comfortable with this much “community” at this time, please know that you are — of course! — most welcome to livestream from the comfort of your own home. All four live-streams will be automatically recorded and available for later viewing as well. Blessings to Connor Bizzell, Edward Horst, and Katherine Lam, who were baptized this weekend! Funeral services are planned for Carol Balcom on December 28th at 11:00am. Blessings to Mark and his family and may she rest in peace.
GREETINGS FROM F R . DAVE
For a Life of Prayer
We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of
God and a life of prayer.
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR DECEMBER
PARISH FINANCES
FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 5–6
Offertory $26,010
Food Closet $3,605
Backpacks/Duffel Bags $200
Additional Gifts $9,000
Christmas Outreach $1,495
Saturday 12th 5:30pm +Richard von Handorf Sunday 13th 8:00am Holy Trinity Parish
9:30am +Bonifacio Rodis
11:15am +Catarina Lan Cao Monday 14th
8:15am World Concerns Tuesday 15th 8:15am +Raul Varela and +Laura Kuzel
Wednesday 16th 8:15am +Isabel Fernandez and +Danny Campbell
2:15pm +Carol Balcom
Thursday 17th
8:15am For the Pak family, living and deceased
Friday 18th 8:15am +Boots Duffy
M ASS I NTENTIONS
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Sunday, December 13th
12:30-2:00pm, Field — Youth Ministry Tuesday, December 15th 6:30-8:00pm, Cafeteria — RCIA 6:30pm, Church — Simbang Gabi (rosary and Mass) Wednesday, December 16th 6:00-7:30pm, via Zoom — Grow Group 6:30pm, Church — Simbang Gabi (rosary and Mass) Thursday, December 17th
6:30pm, Church — Simbang Gabi (rosary and Mass) Friday, December 18th
1:00-6:00pm, Fireside — Blood Drive 6:30pm, Church — Simbang Gabi (rosary and Mass) 6:30-7:30pm, via Zoom — Friday Night Bingo Saturday, December 19th 5:00pm, Church — Simbang Gabi (rosary followed
by the regular 5:30pm Mass)
T HIS W EEK A T H OLY T RINITY
C OMMUNITY E VENTS & P ARISH A NNOUNCEMENTS
Join our Filipino Community in celebrating the 22nd annual Simbang Gabi (Christmas Novena Masses) here at Holy Trinity!
From Dec. 15-23, you are invited to gather in our church at 6:30pm for the Rosary, followed by Mass at 7:00pm (except for 12/19, with
the Rosary at 5:00pm and our usual 5:30pm Mass). All
safety precautions remain in place (100 people maximum in the church, masks must be worn, social distancing must be kept, etc.) and attendees will need to sign-in when
they arrive (just like our regular daily Mass).
In lieu of the usual reception that follows the final Mass on 12/23, individual boxes of refreshments will be given away. Come experience this joyful Christmas tradition! Learn more at h-t.org/simbang-gabi.
S IMBANG GABI C HRISTMAS N OVENA Franz & Monette Mallari — 503.307.3438
Oregon Senior Peer Outreach is accepting referrals to provide “Holiday Connection Calls” to isolated older adults from ALL Oregon counties! Their trained Senior Peer Support Specialists provide free, weekly befriending phone calls to Oregon Seniors (55+) who may be experiencing isolation, loneliness, depression, or grief. You can complete the Referral Request form online at communitycounselingsolutions.org/senior-outreach-referral or by calling them at 1.833.736.4676.
The Oregon Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is available to offer advice on how to access what public and private resources may be available for those in need. Seniors, those with disabilities, family members, and caregivers often find themselves in a situation of needing to look into options for support when an acute medical or surgical problem arises or when a chronic illness gradually becomes worse. Trained professionals are available to help everyone, regardless of income. Learn more online at adrcoforegon.org or by calling 1.855.673.2372.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recently shared in their daily e-Newsletter some reader suggestions for getting face coverings/masks to fit better, including:
If a mask is too baggy due to long ear straps, the straps can be twisted before placing over the ears for a tighter fit.
If your mask is slipping down, tie a small knot in the ear loops or pinch off the strap with a small rubber grommet that you can buy at a hardware store.
Silicone stoppers can be added to the elastic earpieces on face masks, before or after sewing. They allow the elastic to be adjusted (loosened or tightened), behind the ears so face masks are more comfortable to wear. When the stoppers are on the elastic, a face mask can be adjusted to fit snugly against the face, with no openings around the cheeks or under the chin, and the material over the nose stays put.
If you have long hair, you can slip both loops of the mask around a ponytail, rather than your ears.
Cut to fit a piece of unscented, disposable dust-collecting mop cloth (such as Swiffer), and fit it inside the mask. It gives added filtering protection for small particles and helps the cloth mask fit better to the face.
Use a small clip that has a hook on one end and a clothespin type hook on the other end. Place the hook end over the nose bridge on your glasses and fasten the clip to the mask. No nose slippage.
You can subscribe to their daily e-Newsletter at oregon.gov/oha.
H EALTH M INISTRY Debbie Gray — 503.524.5365 — [email protected]
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Monday 14th Nm 24: 2-7, 15-17a
Mt 21: 23-27
Tuesday 15th Zep 3: 1-2, 9-13
Mt 21: 28-32
Wednesday 16th Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21c-25
Lk 7: 18b-23
Thursday 17th Gn 49: 2, 8-10
Mt 1: 1-17
Friday 18th Jer 23: 5-8
Mt 1: 18-25
Saturday 19th Jgs 13: 2-7, 24-25a
Lk 1: 5-25
Sunday 20th 2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Rom 16: 25-27 Lk 1: 26-38
S CRIPTURE R EADINGS
F AITH F ORMATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPDATE
While we still hope to reopen our Sunday morning program later in the school year, Holy Trinity continues to have some resources available for families to continue catechizing their children at home.
1. STUDENT BOOKS. We have books available from Kindergarten to 5th grade. 2. REFLECTION VIDEOS. A new video is posted each weekend, based on the Sunday readings. 3. ADVENT PACKETS. We have activity books for the season of Advent available in the parish office and online (under ‘Advent Resources’). 4. FIRST COMMUNION. Our First Confession / First Communion program has digital material that's easy to access and designed to make it easy for families to use.
We've begun exploring some creative ways to offer safe, live instruction for kids and families after the New Year. Keep checking this spot for updates! If you'd like a copy of a grade-level student book, please email Ally ([email protected]).
Happy Advent!
F AMILY F AITH R EFLECTIONS Chris Storm— [email protected]
Jesus is the reason for the season, but not without Mary! And you know why! Mary, full of grace, said a “yes” that continues to resound throughout the ages.
In Advent, we celebrate two Marian (Mary) feasts, important ones, both this past week. On 12/8 we celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Think of this: Mary was created without SIN. There was a time when humanity was intrigued by this belief; sad that it isn’t better known today. Remember, as sinners, you and I should be amazed by the grace-filled gift that God has given Mary, protecting her from the taint of original sin that all humanity suffers from. Mary was spared of that. She becomes both a model and inspiration for us. Pope IX, in a Papal Bull, Ineffabilis Deus (Ineffable God), defined this belief and promulgated (put into effect) it on this day in 1854.
In 1858, Mary appeared 18 times in Lourdes, France. When asked who she was, she said, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” How beautiful! And 300 years earlier, Mary appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico and converted a nation. We celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe on 12/12 and remember our holy mother and the power of her faithfulness to God.
If this isn’t enough to celebrate, this is also Gaudete Sunday. This break from purple to pink reminds us that Jesus is near! What to do now? Be ready! From St. Paul: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” Let’s use these last days of Advent well. May God bless us as we prepare to celebrate Christmas! +
F OR W HAT I T ’ S WORTH : T HOUGHTS ON F AITH
Erin Nieves — [email protected]
Y OUTH M INISTRY 6-12 TH GRADE
Nick Krautscheid — 971.282.6173 [email protected]
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M INISTRY NEWS
“[I ask God to] prepare our hearts to encounter our brothers and sisters, so that we may overcome our differences. . .” —Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti
Third Week of Advent: Ecological Conversion From the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Advent Reflections
“. . .‘As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord God make justice and praise spring up before all the nations.’ . . . [In Isaiah’s imagery], the health of the earth is likened to spiritual health and union with God. Holiness and wholeness are represented by abundance, beauty, and natural flourishing, in contrast to dryness and decay. . .[which] is not only a metaphor, but increasingly a reality. . . . The overconsumption of those in wealthy countries leads to entrenched poverty in developing countries, which in turn leads to conflict over resources and violence. This cycle of violence. . .is an enormous impediment to peace. Building a culture of peace requires an ‘ecological conversion,’ Pope Francis says. . .[which] entails personal change of habits [and] working toward structural change. . .to care for the earth more easily and affordably.”
Reflect: Have you ever had experiences that nudged you toward “ecological conversion” — a moment in nature, a learning experience about climate change, a time of prayer?
O UT OF L OVE : SOCIAL J USTICE M INISTRY Eileen Sleva — 503.713.7939 — [email protected]
C OMMUNITY O UTREACH Al Schmitt — 503.641.1842 — [email protected]
HOLY TRINITY FOOD CLOSET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.
Food Closet
Last Week 475
Since January 1st 19,740
Backpacks
Last Week N/A
School Year 7,020
NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED
I know no other way to start this article than with a big
THANK YOU!
When Fr. Dave mentioned that the traditional Thanksgiving Mass is one of his favorites, I had to nod in agreement. As he shared his idea about inviting those who were interested in participating in a drive-through food drive I was excited. Neither of us knew if 10 cars would come or 100. Did you surprise us! Hundreds of cars and thousands of pounds of food in a little over an hour. The generosity that so clearly runs through this church was evident again; so much so that our once empty shelves were full again. As you can see from the pictures below, there was not much space left anywhere. Between the food and the financial donations you provided we will be able to feed hundreds of families. You clearly know how to
GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
December 12: Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
“Our Lady of Guadalupe has been honored by twenty-five popes. She has been formally declared Patroness and Mother of the Americas. Informally, she is honored as Patroness of Unborn Children because she appeared to Juan Diego as a pregnant woman and, in the seven years after the apparitions, approximately eight million Aztec
people converted to Catholicism, and abandoned a culture of death that had practiced human sacrifice, including infant sacrifice. May we, through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, see an end to the killing of vulnerable people in our own day, whether through abortion, euthanasia, or neglect of their basic human needs.” —USCCB
Did you know? Be Not Afraid (BNA) is a non-profit that provides comprehensive case management to parents carrying to term following a prenatal diagnosis. They follow the ethical teaching of the Catholic Church, but serve parents of all denominations. For more information, visit benotafraid.net during this year of Walking with
Moms in Need.
R ESPECT L IFE M INISTRY Gloria Bernard — 503.579.2562 — [email protected]
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Annulment Advocacy Erin Nieves | [email protected] Funeral Planning Ann Hammond | 503.701.9566 Funeral Receptions Steve Davis | [email protected] Homebound Ministry Erin Nieves | [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Linda Dum | 503.642.1168 Prayer Requests www.h-t.org/prayer-requests
M INISTRIES OF P ASTORAL SUPPORT
P ARISH STAFF Pastor Dave Gutmann | [email protected] Parochial Vicar Hans Mueller | [email protected] Business Manager Brett Edmonson | [email protected] Administrative Assistant Erica Wills | [email protected] Bookkeeper Julie Mikkelson | [email protected] Pastoral Assistant Erin Nieves | [email protected] Director of Religious Ed. Chris Storm | [email protected] Sacramental Admin. Asst. Pat Linton | [email protected] Community Outreach Dir. Al Schmitt | [email protected] Pastoral Apprentice Ally Rudd | [email protected]
Administrative Tony Lucarelli | [email protected] Pastoral Maria Menor | [email protected] School Eric Hansen | [email protected]
A DVISORY C OUNCILS
First Friday Adoration Mike Prusynski | 503.619.7888 Information Desk Marilyn Palma | [email protected] Newcomer’s Welcome Betty Drilling | 503.644.8550 Parish Events Monette Mallari | 503.307.3438 Senior Luncheon Kathy Delach | 503.614.9724 Sunday Hospitality Allie Buchanan | [email protected]
P ARISH L IFE
Baptism Pat Linton | [email protected] First Communion Chris Storm | [email protected] Confirmation (Teens) Chris Storm | [email protected] RCIA Erin Nieves | [email protected]
S ACRAMENTAL P REPARATION
Abuse Survivors Group Anne Church | 503.320.3049 Centering Prayer Group Marilyn M. | [email protected] Christians in Commerce Bob Neubauer | [email protected] Christ Renews His Parish Carol Liebertz | 503.680.0749 Filipino Community Monette Mallari | 503.307.3438 Health Ministry Debbie Gray | [email protected] Indian Community Pinto Akkara | [email protected] Knights of Columbus Josh Ritcheson | [email protected] L’Arche Portland Liaison Maria Menor | [email protected]
Panache Patty Huntzicker | [email protected] Respect Life Gloria Bernard | [email protected] Social Justice Eileen Sleva | [email protected]
C OMMUNITY G ROUPS & M INISTRIES
Grow Group Brett Edmonson | [email protected] Kid Zone Cathie Scott | [email protected] Religious Education Chris Storm | [email protected] Wednesday Bible Study Erin Nieves | [email protected] Youth Ministry (HTYM) Nick Krautscheid | [email protected] Young Adult Ministry Ally Rudd | [email protected]
F AITH FORMATION & E DUCATION
L ITURGICAL M INISTRIES
Pat Linton | [email protected] Altar Servers , Lectors & Communion Ministers
Greeters Jim Huntzicker | [email protected] Music Director Mark Nieves | [email protected]
H OLY T RINITY C ATHOLIC S CHOOL
503.644.5748 | www.htsch.org
Principal Ashley Sheridan
Administrative Assistant Tabitha Spieler
We are excited
to bring families
and parishioners
Christmas joy with
our first ever digital
Christmas Concert
video. Look for its
release this Tuesday,
December 15th!
Next Sunday, December 20th, our local MOD Pizza will donate 20% of Takeout, Delivery & Pick-up orders to Holy Trinity Catholic School! For online orders, use promo code GR169805H. For in-person orders, show the RSVP page and tell them at the register that you are with Holy Trinity. RSVP not required to attend, but you can RSVP and find more details here: www.groupraise.com/events/169805.
