April 14, 2019 Holy Trinity Parish Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

HOLY TRINITY PARISH APRIL 14, 2019 LIGONIER, PA

We invite you to our next breakfast

Women of all faiths are welcome!

Upcoming Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:00 AM - Noon

Ramada Hotel & Convention Center

(Formerly Four Points Sheraton)

Route 30 East Greensburg , PA 15601

Special Guest Speaker:

Jennifer Hubbard

She is the recipient of two Catholic Press Awards

and an inspiring speaker. Her youngest child, Catherine

Violet, was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary

School shooting. Her talk, entitled “Walking in Confi-

dence”, provides real life and practical insight into

how God continues to fulfill His promises of protection,

provision, and healing. Come join us for breakfast,

fellowship and song.

The cost is $20, (not refundable, sorry). Reservations

must be made by this Thursday April 18. Please contact

Romayne Breniser at 724-238-4018 to register. A carpool

is available.

EASTER BASKETS

FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE

Could you help someone less fortunate this Easter sea-

son? Community Service will be preparing Easter

food baskets for those in need on Palm Sunday, April 14

and we need your help. Community service will provide a

complete Easter meal but we would like to provide these

families with some additional non-perishable groceries

during these difficult times. Some suggestions for non-

perishable food items (but not limited to): canned soups

and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese, cereal,

Pop Tarts, cereal bars, pancake mix & syrup, pasta sauce,

cookie, brownie or cake mix, bagged snacks (chips, pret-

zels, etc.)

To ensure the safety of our recipients, please check the

expiration dates on your donated food. We do not want

to give anyone food that has expired. Please bring your

grocery items to the church this weekend. All items

must be brought to the church by 11 AM this Sunday

(April 14) in order for us to distribute the baskets right

after Mass.

Your help in making someone’s Easter

a happy one is greatly appreciated!

Annual Pancake Breakfast

Ligonier Rotary is holding their Annual Pancake

Breakfast this Sunday in the basement of Ligonier Town

Hall from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All are invited to attend.

Good Friday a cross walk to

depict Jesus’ journey

A cross walk to depict Jesus’ journey will take place

on Good Friday, April 19, with a greeting from the

Reverend of each church, a hymn, a Scripture reading,

a short message on the “Lord’s Day” according to that

denomination, and a blessing. The services will begin at

10:15 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the attendees

will proceed to St. James Lutheran Church for 10:45 AM

service. The walk will continue onward to Covenant

Presbyterian Church for a 11:25 AM service and con-

clude at noon, with a community worship service, at

Heritage United Methodist Church. The event is open to

the community.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Mark your calendars for the National Day of Prayer,

which will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Begin

your day at The Barn at 7:30 AM for our Prayer Break-

fast.

Please sign up and pay by April 24 ($7 each, tickets

available in the Parish Office, check payable to LVAC).

The Hymn Sing will be held at the Ligonier Gardens at

11 AM with Bob Winters playing piano.

All are welcome to attend.

Easter Triduum Holy Thursday, April 18

MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 7:00PM Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament until Midnight

Good Friday, April 19 Morning Prayer – 9:00AM

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION – 3:00PM

Stations of the Cross – 7:00PM

Holy Saturday, April 20 Morning Prayer – 9:00AM

Blessing of Easter Baskets – 1:30PM THE GREAT EASTER VIGIL OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION – 9:00PM

Easter Sunday, April 21 MASS AT 8:00AM AND 11:00AM.

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANTHONY……………………………………………

Today, Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord, ushers in the holiest and most solemn time of the

year. We are about to embark on celebrating the lifegiving and lifechanging Mysteries of our Redemption –

the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is the time to set aside other

things – even things that we think are important – and to dedicate this time to drawing closer to God through

His son, Jesus Christ. I know that “life goes on” even though we are celebrating the Easter Triduum. I know

that there are schedules and jobs to be done. However, may I suggest that anything that is not truly necessary

be postponed? Please take this dedicated time to reflect on your life and what it means to be a Catholic. Come

and adore the Lord in His Eucharistic Presence on Holy Thursday. Come and adore the Cross on Good Friday.

Come and celebrate the Good News of the Resurrection on Holy Saturday night and Easter Sunday morning.

As Good Friday is only a few days away, I am thinking about our

Lord’s Crucifixion and Death. Although our sanctuary has a cross, it is not

a crucifix. I miss having a prominent crucifix in the church building where

I celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Cross (Mass) daily. Although our cross

with the Risen Lord anticipates our hope for own Resurrection, this

depiction is not really part of our Catholic liturgical history and imagery. An

artistic rendering of our Lord’s Death on the Cross is, however. I am thinking

of one of the prayers we pray weekly at the Stations of the Cross – “If we accept

the Resurrection, we must also accept Crucifixion.” I am wondering what you

think.

And speaking of the Cross, the Church does direct that a Cross be used for Adoration on Good Friday, not a

Crucifix. I hope that this will not be “off putting” for any of us as we venerate and adore the Cross “on which hung the

Salvation of the world.”

As Lent progresses, I hope that you will take the opportunity to confess your sins. We have a communal penance

service here at Holy Trinity this Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00PM. Several priests will be present to help us be reconciled with God

as we enter into the celebration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. And of course, the Sacrament

of Penance is celebrated on Saturday at 4:00PM. If you need to make an appointment for a different time, please call the parish

office.

Good news! As of Monday, April 8, we have received $44,070 in pledges and gifts for the Diocesan Lenten

Appeal from 96 parishioners. We are only $4,234 from our diocesan goal of $48,304. We are at 91.23% of our goal.

Let’s pray that we make the diocesan goal by Easter. Thanks for your participation.

I hope that you are looking forward to Wednesday, May 8 – we will celebrate the 14

th

Anniversary of the

Dedication of the Church, beginning with Mass at 6:30PM. Following Mass, everyone is invited to the Atrium for a

reception – hope to see you there.

On Sunday, May 5, Fr. Stephen West will celebrate his Fortieth Anniversary of Ordination to the Sacred

Priesthood. This is a great occasion! We are blessed that Fr. Stephen is here to celebrate Mass with us. Fr. Stephen

will celebrate the 11:00AM Mass on May 5. All are invited to share his joy. Following Mass, our parish will host a

reception in honor of Fr. Stephen in the Atrium.

Our parish has been promoting the FORMED Program for several months now. Have you noticed? FORMED is

an opportunity to learn about our Catholic faith and to grow in faith. This program is free for all of our parishioners. We are

investigating various ways that we can use the FORMED resources communally; however, individuals can already use the resources.

Parishioners need to sign up for FORMED at www.htligonier.formed.org. Please take a look at the web page and start using the

resources there. Also, you have probably noticed the kiosk with books and cassette disks in the gathering space – this is part of

FORMED. I truly hope you will investigate what our parish is offering through FORMED.

We will have an informational meeting for the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on

Monday, April 29, at 7:00PM. I ask that all extraordinary ministers to attend, please. If you are interested

in serving in this ministry, you are also welcome to attend. Thanks.

Please be aware that our parish offices will be closed on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter

Monday. I hope that everyone has set aside time to celebrate the Easter Triduum.

Please plan on participating in the MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER at 7:00PM on Holy Thursday, April 18;

the CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION at 3:00PM on Good Friday, April 19; and THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE

HOLY NIGHT at 9:00PM on Holy Saturday, April 20.

MOST HOLY TRINITY, ONE GOD, HAVE MERCY ON US!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Parish Activities Calendar for April, 2019

A=Atrium C=Church H=Social Hall L=Loft PL=Parish Library SL= Old School Library

PMR=Parish Meeting Room

All Times Are PM Unless Otherwise Indicated

14

Community

Service

Food Baskets

Distributed

7:00 AM - 1:30

- H

Choir Rehearsal

2:00 - 4:00 - L

15

His Passion

Forever 1st

Performance

7:30 –9:00 - C

Confirmation

Preparation

6:00 - 7:00 - H

6-7-8th Grade

THRIVE

7:00 - 8:15 - SL

16

Holy Hour

3:00 - 4:00 - C

Penance

Services

7:00 - C

RCIA

7:00 - 9:00

- PMR

17

Mass 7:00 PM

- C

18

Parish Office

Closed

Holy Thursday

7:00 - C

19

Parish Office

Closed

Morning Prayer

9:00 AM - C

Good Friday

Service

3:00 - C

7:00 Stations of

the Cross - C

20

Morning Prayer

9:00 AM - C

Blessing of Baskets

in Church

1:30 - C

Easter Vigil Mass

9:00 - C

21

22

Parish Office

Closed

23

Holy Hour

3:00 - 4:00 - C

RCIA

7:00 - 9:00

- PMR

24

25

Prayer Shawl

1:00-3:00 - PL

Choir Rehearsal

7:00 - 9:00 - L

26 27

Could you not watch one hour with Me?

Eucharistic Adoration Every First Tuesday

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

All other Tuesdays 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

You are invited to commit to an hour’s adoration

for the first Tuesday of each month by signing

the schedule sheet located in the Narthex.

Save the Date!!!

6-7-8th Grade Retreat

Sunday, April 28, 2019

10 am—4 pm

Includes 11 am Mass and lunch.

Youth Ministry

Coordinator of Youth Ministry—Tina Komarinski, Text or call 724-972-8322.

tkomarinski@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Saturday, April 13

8:00 am Vocations to the Priesthood

5:30 pm + Blanche E. Lawlor - Anniversary of

Death by Pat & Sue Lawlor

Sunday, April 14

8:00 am For All Parishioners

11:00 am + John A. Baloga - Birthday

Remembrance by Wife, Bonnie

Monday, April 15

8:00 am + In Memory of Richard & Charlotte Zurick

by Scott & Tina Malinish

Tuesday, April 16

8:00 am + John Nusspickel by The Wigle Family

Wednesday, April 17

7:00 pm + Alan Ludwig by James M. Taylor

Liturgical Assignments

Mass Intentions

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Wednesday April 17

7:00 pm Thomas Carney, Anne Petrof

Thursday April 18

7:00 pm Paul Trimeloni, Julia Smith,

Steve Williams

Friday April 19

3:00 pm Dee McColly, Bill & Mary Smith

Saturday April 20

9:00 pm Carol Farabaugh, Doug Poole,

Paul Trimeloni

Sunday April 21

8:00 am Margie Horrell, Adam Cogan,

Denise Warren

11:00 am Marge Moffat, Rita Bingaman,

Thomas Carney

Daily-Week of 4/15 – Mary Sidehammer

LECTORS

Wednesday April 17

7:00 pm Willie Ulery

Thursday April 18

7:00 pm Doug Poole

Friday April 19

3:00 pm Alma Johnson

Saturday April 20

9:00 pm Rich Gosser, Lisa Klancher

Sunday April 21

8:00 am Marty Rovedatti-Jackson

11:00 am Greg Jablunovsky

Daily-Week of 4/15 – Carol Serafin

ALTAR SERVERS

Wednesday April 17

7:00 pm Caitlyn Carney

Thursday April 18

7:00 pm Riley & Sierra Nichols, Robert Jack

Friday April 19

3:00 pm Mark & John Jablunovsky,

Jaedyn Krupper, Jack Petrof

Saturday April 20

9:00 pm Noah Dunn, Alyssa Anderson,

Michael Hillen, Hannah Long,

Jillian Ritenour

Sunday April 21

8:00 am None

11:00 am Caitlyn & Maria Carney

CANTORS

Saturday April 20

9:00 pm Choir

Sunday April 21

8:00 am Trish Fite

11:00 am Ursula Adams

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION TO THE SICK

4/21 Karen Rihn

COLLECTION COUNTERS

4/21 No Lead Needed, No Counters Needed

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 14, 2019

Mass Attendance for April 6 & 7, 2019

5:30 p.m. 131

8:00 a.m. 143

11:00 a.m. 185

Total 459

Holy Trinity Parish

Rev. Anthony J. Carbone, JCL Pastor

Parish Business Office: 724-238-6434. Mon.-Wed. & Friday

8:30 AM-3:00 PM. Thurs. 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

YOUR GENEROSITY for April 6 & 7, 2019

Adult $7,183.50

Children $0.00

Loose Cash $333.00

Easter $195.00

Total Ordinary Income for Bills $7,711.50

Catholic Accent $339.00

Capital Reserve $205.00

Easter Flowers $95.00

Total for Specific Purposes $639.00

Holy Land (Good Friday) $45.00

Total Diocesan Collections $45.00

Total Deposit $8,395.50

Easter Triduum

Holy Thursday, April 18

7:00 pm + Ruby C. Becer by Her son, Tommy

Good Friday, April 19

9:00 am Morning Prayer

3:00 pm The Passion of the Lord

Holy Saturday, April 20

9:00 am Morning Prayer

9:00 pm + Rose Gardill Anniversary

by Rose Mary & Carol

Easter Sunday, April 21

8:00 am + Gene & Helen Harkcom

by Robert & Jeanne Harkcom

11:00 am For All Parishioners