For anyone who is interested in receiving the special graces promised by our Lord on Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter – April 7^th) it is necessary for them to begin their personal preparations beginning this coming Friday which is Good Friday, March 29^th. For more information look for the Divine Mercy Poster at the church entrance as well as the information sheet in last Sunday’s bulletin. To assist all those who would like to receive the special graces promised by Jesus, the final requirement of ceremoniously exposing and blessing the image of Divine Mercy for everyone to venerate will take place during a special Holy Hour of Adoration at Holy Trinity Church on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7^th beginning at 3pm which is the hour of our Lord’s mercy. For any questions, do not hesitate to ask Father Peter.

2012 Financial Statement – Basic (included with bulletin)

2012 Financial Statement – Detailed

Additional Information

Fr. Stephen suggests you check out CatholicsComeHome.org.

The following is one of their recent TV commercials that is running throughout North America.

Christmas Eve – Monday, December 24^th – 6pm
Christmas Day – Tuesday, December 25^th – 10:30am
New Year’s Eve – Monday, December 31^st – 5:30pm
New Year’s Day – Tuesday, January 1^st – 9:30am

The Diocese has released their new Pastoral Plan. Bishop Robert Harris’ introductory letter and the full Pastoral Plan document are available here.

White Ribbons Against Pornography (WRAP) is part of an international education effort to raise awareness about pornography and its corrupting effects on society. On November 17^th/18^th, CWL members will have a petition that can be signed by parishioners. This petition will be sent to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Registrations for the Empty Stocking Fund will take place on Thursday, November 15^th from 10am – 11am (one hour only) in the Family Center. Please bring Medicare cards for all children and yourself.

There are sign-up sheets at the back of the church. Please check off which Masses you plan on attending so that Cindy can complete the Christmas Ministry Schedule. We ask that you please check off your name before Sunday, December 2^nd.

Our Religious Education students are working on their Peace Pennies project again this year. They are filling a pickle bottle with pennies, which will be rolled and sent to the Belfast Children’s Vacation Project. Over the past 2 years they have collected approximately $600.

The children will be saving pennies until May, and parishioners are invited to bring in any unwanted pennies to go to the cause. You may put your pennies in an envelope, marked “Peace Pennies”, and put them in the collection – we’ll see to it that your pennies make their way to the bottle.

In the fall we will be looking for some new members to join the Holy Trinity Parish Council as some of the current members have concluded their terms. We are asking 4 – 6 parishioners to consider serving in this ministry for a 2 – 3 year term. A document explaining the role of the Parish Council is available here and will also be attached to the bulletin in September.