Pew Renovation Accessibility Map
Last weekend, we were thrilled to celebrate the first Masses in our church with the new pews, which provide greater accessibility. Six locations throughout the church offer wheelchair accessible seating, and four pews are positioned higher to assist those who have difficulty rising from a standard-height seat. We ask that these pews be reserved for those who need them and their families. Please see the map for locations. Highlighted blue are raised seats, and the red dot marks wheelchair accessible pews.You may notice that a few pews and several kneelers are still missing. These pieces required adjustments that could not be completed on site, and the vendor expects to install them early this coming week.
Our maintenance team will also spend the coming weeks repairing floor tiles found broken beneath the old pews and filling the holes left by the previous pew bolts.
Thank you again for your generosity and support as we complete the final details of Phase 2 of Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future. We look forward to continuing this work together in the next phases of our capital campaign.
Bake Sale | October 24-25
The Daughters of Isabella are hosting a bake sale after Masses next weekend in the Gast Social Room.
Coat Drive | October 24-25
Help the Knights of Columbus collect child and adult sized coats for their Coat Drive next weekend. These coats will be donated for Coats for Kids and Operation Uplift.
Saints & Sweets | October 30
Celebrate All Saints Day with a fun, faith-filled evening for the whole family! Enjoy a light dinner followed by an interactive presentation on the saints on Friday, October 30, at 6:30 PM in the Holy Trinity School Cafeteria.Please register for dinner through the link below.
We’re also looking for volunteers!
- Donate candy
- Dress up as a saint & present to children
- Guide families through the presentation
- Lend saint relics
- Help with cleanup
- Volunteer through the link below.
Embrace Grace Info | October 31-November 1
Support mothers facing unplanned pregnancies by learning more about Embrace Grace at their information table after weekend Masses on October 31 and November 1.Embrace Grace provides community and support for single and pregnant young women and their families through local churches. This is Holy Trinity’s third year supporting this ministry, and we’re asking for your help!
You can support Embrace Grace by providing a meal for a session, donating crafting supplies, or making a financial gift through Venmo. Please note “Embrace Grace” with your donation.
Click the links below to sign up or donate.
Vocations at Holy Trinity
Recently, Holy Trinity Parish has begun a Vocations Committee, which seeks to pray for and support our seminarians and religious. They are asking for the parish's assistance to identify religious vocations from our parish. Please click the link below to add an individual to the list, or you can contact Sara Bierbaum at 913-219-3581.Thank you for your help in fostering and supporting religious vocations at Holy Trinity!
Parish Mission | November 2-4
Join us on Monday, November 2, Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 PM in the Church for our Parish Mission, led by Fr. Andrew Marshall, Chaplain of the Adoratio Foundation.Each evening will offer a beautiful opportunity to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist through Eucharistic Adoration, devotional music, Lectio Divina, and inspiring mission presentations rooted in the spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Fr. Marshall travels throughout the United States and internationally, helping parish communities deepen their love and understanding of the Eucharist. All are welcome to join us for these special evenings in the presence of Jesus.
CYO Basketball | November 2-4
Registration is now open for CYO Basketball. Students in 3rd-4th grade need only sign up, as teams are formed by random drawing. For those girls and boys in 5th-8th grade, please see the below sign up schedule and read the notice.If you're interested in coaching or have questions, email Chris Nafus at htcyoall@gmail.com. VIRTUS training is a requirement to coach.
Senior Luncheon & Bingo | November 3
Parishioners age 55 & older are invited to this month's Senior Luncheon & Bingo on Tuesday, November 3, at noon in the Gast Social Room. Sign up through the link below and indicate which potluck dish you'll bring to share.
Young Adult Dinner & Discussion | November 5
Join the St. Clement and St. Therese Young Adult Societies on Thursday, November 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Fr. Quigley Center for dinner and a discussion. This month, Fr. Dan Mauro will lead the discussion on the encyclical, Casti Connubii, which details the Church's social teaching on marriage and contraception.RSVP for dinner through the link below.
Listening with the Heart | November 7-19
The Archdiocese’s Renewal from the Heartland pastoral planning continues with Listening with the Heart synodal listening sessions from November 7-19. All are welcome to gather in prayer, share experiences of the Church, and reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan. During each 90-minute session, small groups will reflect on two prompts:- When you were the wounded person on the side of the road, was the Church there for you?
- What needs to change in our parishes so we feel impelled to stop and help like the Good Samaritan?
VIRTUS Training | November 12
All volunteers who have contact with vulnerable adults or any youth are required to be VIRTUS trained. Holy Trinity will host a training on Thursday, November 12, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Fr. Quigley Center.Before coming to class, please complete the three online Archdiocese policies for VIRTUS and a background check. You must be present for the entire class.
Click the link below to register. If you have questions, contact Kathleen Wallace at KWallace@holytrinityeec.org
Trinity Treasures at Holy Trinity
We're excited to announce that Trinity Treasures Gift Shop at Holy Trinity now has an Instagram, Facebook, and eCommerce website! You can now stay up-to-date on all the items sold at Trinity Treasures, and buy directly online.The best part is that all proceeds benefit Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Be sure to shop at Trinity Treasures before or after all weekend Masses or on Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Capital Campaign Update: Progress You Can See!
The new solid oak pews are here! We are thrilled to be back in the church with these beautiful and accessible pews.This is another exciting milestone in our Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future Capital Campaign and one that our parish will be able to see, use, and enjoy for generations to come.
As we move forward, we are continuing to collect the funds needed to complete Phase III, while new pledges are currently being directed toward Phase V: Sanctuary Refresh & Sacred Art. As always, Holy Trinity remains committed to moving forward with each project only as the necessary funds are in hand.
We are incredibly grateful to every family who has made a gift, fulfilled a pledge, or supports this campaign. Every contribution moves us another step closer to completing this historic investment in our parish home.
Job Opening: Maintenance Staff Member
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Holy Trinity is looking for someone to join our amazing maintenance team! This maintenance team member would assist with custodial and maintenance responsibilities at the church, school, rectories, and Fr. Quigley Center. If you're looking for a job with variety, this is for you!Click the link below to visit our website for a full job description and ways to apply.
