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MISSION STATEMENT WE, THE PARISH FAMILY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, JOYFULLY CELEBRATE AROUND THE TABLE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THE LOVE AND THE BEAUTY OF OUR GOD AND WHO WE ARE AS PEOPLE ON A FAITH JOURNEY. CONSCIOUS OF OUR BAPTISMAL CALL, WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD, IN FIDELITY TO OUR TRADITION, TO BELIEVER AND NON-BELIEVER ALIKE. WE SEEK TO GIVE PROPHETIC WITNESS TO OUR FAITH BY STRIV-ING TO BE A SERVANT COMMUNITY OF WELCOME AND HOSPITALITY, OF RECONCILIATION AND FOR-GIVENESS, OF COMPASSION AND HOPE.
Parish Website: www.htrcc.org Parish E-Mail: htoffice@par ishmail.com
315 FIRST STREET WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090
We Want to Celebrate With You!
The Catholic Church of the
Holy Trinity Served By:
Pastor Rev. Anthony J. Randazzo
In Residence
Rev. Alex Pinto Priest Assistants
Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Masiello, Retired Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Gerard McCarren, STD Permanent Deacons Thomas A. Pluta Keith T. Gibbons Director of Music
Roxanne McAlvany Leader of Song Joseph Loria
Director of Religious Education Michelle Angelo
Youth/Young Adult Minister Patricia Martin
THE EUCHARIST Saturday at 5:30 PM.
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: Monday thru Fr iday, 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM ROSARY
Prayed daily after the 9:00 AM Mass (Sat. after the 8:30 AM Mass)
Miraculous Medal Novena Monday: 8:45 AM
RECONCILIATION Saturday after the 8:30 Mass and 4:30 -
5:00 PM. Also by appointment PARISH OFFICE
908-232-8137 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
908-233-7455 YOUTH MINISTRY
908-233-6151 MUSIC MINISTRY
908-232-8137
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL
336 First Street Pre-K - 8 Principal:
Sister Maureen Fichner,S.S.J. Office: 908-233-0484
Mountainside Campus
908-233-1899
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Saturdays—7:20 a.m. Parish Center
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Monday, October 9
ONE MASS ONLY – 9:00 A.M.
(Parish Center Chapel)
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Enjoy a safe holiday!
The Holy Trinity Senior Social Club The Holy Trinity Senior Social Club will be meeting on the 3rd Monday, October 16th 1:30 in the afternoon, in the Parish Center. We will have the pleasure of introducing Ada Fabio, a Westfield resident who was on the Andrea Doria ship many years ago. I'm sure it'll be a very interesting talk so please come join us & bring a friend/family member. Father Alex will have more information on our December 7th trip to the Paper Mill Playhouse. New members always welcome. As always refreshments will be served. Please remember our Food Pantry, thank you for all your past donations.
2018 Mass Book
The 2018 MASS BOOK will OPEN on Tuesday, October 17th, from 9:30 A.M. to Noon. This year, we will be in the Parish Center, lower room. No other times will be available that day!
As in past years, in the interest of fairness to all, and to allow for a greater choice of dates and times, no individual will be permitted to take more than FIVE (5) Masses at any time [only one (1) of which can be a Sunday Mass]. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated!
Catholic Understanding of Biblical Inspiration
Beginning in Galilee: An Introduction to the New Testament
After Jesus’ death and resurrection, his first followers began to preach about what God had accomplished through him during his ministry and how God had raised him from the dead. They, together with those who came after them, announced this good news to others so that everyone who believes in him might receive forgiveness of sins in his name (Acts 10:34-43). The record of their preaching about Jesus is contained in the 27 books that make up the New Testament. These three, one-hour sessions on November 4, 11 and 18 will provide an introduction to the New Testament and an overview of its contents. The first session will be devoted to a Catholic understanding of the inspiration of Sacred Scripture. The second session will survey the books of the New Testament outside the Gospels. The third session will introduce the four Gospels with a focus on the Gospel of Mark. Participants may find it useful to bring a Bible with them. Paul D. Sansone studied Scripture at The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, and has been active in adult formation and education for many years.
HTS Holiday Shopping Boutique
Come and enjoy a fun evening and jump start your holiday shopping at the
HTS Holiday Shopping Boutique on Friday, November 17th from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Free admission, raffles, over 35 vendors, cocktails, lite
bites, and more! ~adults only~
Holy Trinity School
336 1st Street Westfield, NJ
www.htisnj.com
Fairview Cemetary invites you to an Arboretum Walking Tour led by Dr. Tom Ombrellok, Professor of Biology, Union College. Where: Fairview Cemetary, 1100 E. Broad St, Westfield When: Sunday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. Who: Open to the community RSVP: Fairview Cemetary at 908-232-0781 Cost: free to the public—space is limited
Page Three Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pray For The Sick
Please remember in your prayers the sick of our parish community and among our family members and friends, especially Tom Sheelen, Dorothy Demarais, Dennis McGorty, Sophie Piller, Kevin Galasso, Helen Assmann, Shirley Leonard, Theresa Santulli, Dorothy Howarth, Kerri Villane, Marie Munch, Jean Caruso, Michael Capiello, Mary Ryba, John Allen, Kevin Richardson, Enrique Curbelo, Maria Midrano, Rodolfo Vargas, Kathleen Capano Bekkers, Robert Zoller, Eugene McKeon, Ricky Villane, Lois Boyle, Kathy Curialle, Diane Brouhle, Ann Fontana, Christine Voorhees, Rose Aiello, Terri Cerritto, Laura Gottlick Iarkowski, Sandra Ochanas, Joseph and Nina Calavano, Luke Granger, Dick Gottlick, and Fred Tomkins.
The Stewardship of Treasure
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
October 1, 2017
Weekly Budget Need – FY ’18 $ 13,725 ACTUAL $ 13,258(Includes electronic contributions) Surplus/(Deficit) $ (467)
YEAR-TO-DATE
Budget $ 192,150 ACTUAL $ 167,357 Surplus/(Deficit) $ (24,793)
Faith Formation
SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION--There are no classes today in honor of Columbus Day Weekend. Primary grade Sunday classes meet next on October 15th. Sunday JH classes and the fall Confirmation class both meet next on October 22nd. The Monday evening JH class will meet on October 23rd. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A CATECHIST? OR A HELPER IN A CLASS? We are in great need of catechists for our Sunday morning classes--particularly for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. Are you looking for a way to share your faith, time and talents with others? We will provide everything you need to help you share your faith with the children of the parish. Volunteers are also needed as catechist aides and hall monitors. You don’t have to have a child in our program to volunteer. We encourage all adults to prayerfully consider whether this ministry is right for you. All volunteers must attend a Protecting God's Children workshop--don't worry we'll provide you with all the information. Please contact the Faith Formation office at 908-233-7455 or email us at either [email protected] or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Are you looking for a way to share your faith, time and talents with others? Volunteers are needed for our Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ministry (CLOW). CLOW is a ministry that takes place during the 9:00 am Sunday liturgy. Children in grades 1st thru 4th are invited to leave after the opening prayer. Leaders, readers and instrumentalist volunteers share the Word of the Lord, making it come alive through dialogue and music. Families have requested that CLOW take place more often. We can only do that with your help! THIS IS NOT A WEEKLY COMMITMENT! All resources are provided for you--all you need to have is a love for Christ and His Church and a willingness and desire to share that love with others! If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Michelle Angelo at [email protected].
Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following programs. Registration required; call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: [email protected]
HOW DO I LIVE MY FAITH? This 3week series will revolve around Rolheiser’s Sacred
Fire book. How can I live as a mature disciple? Together we well unpack the wisdom of this book.
Mon., Oct. 23, 30, and Nov. 6, 1-2:30 p.m.
($20-$30 As You Are Able) Presenter: Laura M. Arvin, OP
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Holy Trinity School News
-Mrs. Boyle’s PreK3 class went outside to the school garden and picked a mini watermelon on the vine. Mrs. Boyle cut the watermelon from the vine and brought it into the classroom and the students had a taste for their snack. -The PreK-4 and Kindergarten students participated in International Dot Day. After listening to and discussing The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, the students used their creative talents and painted “Dot” murals. Blending colors, circles, imagination, creativity and collaboration were all on display. -The fourth graders love being in the science lab. They created models of back bones and discovered the importance of a flexible spinal cord. -The eighth grade classes are gearing up for their class trip in May. This year the students are active participants in raising funds for their full day in New York. They decorated gallon sized water jugs to be brought home as collection sites for spare change and chore money. The two homerooms will then participate in a friendly competition to see who can raise more money for the trip. The students will also be using their STEM skills when they roll and count the proceeds! -For more information about our kindergarten and preschool program, please contact the Mountainside Campus at (908) 233-1899. For information about grades K through 8 at the Westfield Campus, please call (908) 233-0484. Looking Ahead … -Wondering which preschool is a good fit for your family? Join Father Michael on October 25, 7:30, at St. Helen’s as he discusses “Why Catholic Preschool?”
BAPTISM at HOLY TRINITY - Parents must arrange for the Baptism of their child. Please call the Rectory (232-8137). Arrangements may also be made during pregnancy.
Baptismal Instruction - Both parents (at least one must) and godparents are cordially invited to attend the instruction The instruction immediately follows the 10:30 Mass and takes place in the Parish Center.
INSTRUCTION BAPTISM SUNDAY OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 29 NOVEMBER 5 NOVEMBER 12 NOVEMBER 19 DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 10
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, October 7, 2017 8:30 am Thomas Tweedie 12:00 noon Rosary Society Mass 5:30 pm Evelyn Gottlick SUNDAY, October 8, 2017 7:30 am Richard T. O’Neill—Family 9:00 Pietro Martorina Second Anniversary 10:30 People of the Parish 12:00 Noon Daniel Brito MONDAY, October 9, 2017 9:00 am Angela Mascia—McGinley and Hinds
Families TUESDAY, October 10, 2017 7:00 am James Buckley—Tom Madaras 9:00 am Jack Dazzo—Anita Dazzo WEDNESDAY, October 11, 2017 7:00 am Rose Russo—The Tietsworth Family 9:00 am Theresa Kujawa - Grace and Art
Cooke (School Mass) THURSDAY, October 12, 2017 7:00 am Patricia R. Ortiz 9:00 am Germinario Family—sister-in-law
Vincenza FRIDAY, October 13, 2017 7:00 am William Neill 9:00 am Concettina Oliveri—Niece and Nephew,
Pafumi Family SATURDAY, October 14, 2017 8:30 am Mary M. Cunniff—William Cunniff 5:30 pm Giovannina Pafumi—Devoted husband
and children SUNDAY, October 15, 2017 7:30 am Eileen Biskup 9:00 William Heim—Family 10:30 People of the Parish 12:00 Noon Serafina Nankervis—John and Laura
Ivan
Monday, October 16th at 7pm in the Church
The Faith Formation Office is hosting
For our first FAMILY EVENT of the 2017-18 Year!
Allan speaks from the tradition of the Church and has the ability to make the scripture come
alive in a way that's relevant and meaningful for today's Catholic. His experience teaching
young people and university students also gives him a sensitivity to those who have been away
from Christ and the Church. He is comfortable teaching the Contemplative Branch of the
Missionaries of Charity as well as those who have been away from the Church for years. "Sentire Cum Ecclesia" - "Thinking with the Church"
As a husband and father of four young children Allan knows that the faith must be lived out in
the home in a way that's relevant and meaningful. Not only are Allan's presentations entertaining, informative and inspiring...they
make practical connections so that the person or family trying to live out the faith in the
providence of their daily lives can find ways in which to live their faith with joy.
Blessed by the Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate
Deacons Tom Pluta, Keith Gibbons and their dear wives Barbara and Terry have ministered compassionately for many years within our beloved community. Last Spring we celebrated with the Pluta family Tom’s 25th anniversary as a permanent deacon. The year 2017-2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the diaconate as a full and permanent order in the Universal Church. This weekend our deacons are preaching the Word at all the Masses in celebration of the golden anniversary celebrated throughout the Archdiocese.
The first American permanent deacon was ordained by Bishop Fulton Sheen on June 1, 1969. Bishop Sheen received his doctorate summa cum laude from the University of Louvain, Belgium the site of my theological education from 1982-1986.
Today we have 19,000 deacons in the United States. It has been a joy to co-minister with deacons and their wives as co-workers in the vineyard. Our retired pastor Msgr. Masiello and I worked with Deacon Nicholas Fargo, a member of the first diaconate class ordained for the Archdiocese of Newark at Our Lady of Mercy, Jersey City.
Msgr. Timothy Shugrue, Pastor of St. Michael’s Church, Cranford worked tirelessly for the implementation of the permanent diaconate in the United States. The ministry of the permanent diaconate is a revered part of Archdiocesan history. Our deacons, Tom and Keith continue to create history for our beloved Holy Trinity.
I hope and pray to one day experience the ministry of the female permanent diaconate; a commission convened by Pope Francis is currently studying the inclusion of women as ordained deacons.
May our well-respected deacons Tom and Keith be healthy and well always.
Your brother,
Fr. Anthony
