Veterans Day Mass & Breakfast | November 8
Join us as we honor military veterans with an honor guard at the 9:30 AM Mass this Sunday. The Knights of Columbus will also serve breakfast from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the School Cafeteria. Veterans eat free.
Food Drive | November 7-8
Help the Knights of Columbus by dropping off shelf stable food items this weekend before or after all weekend Masses or on Saturday from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in the Church Circle Drive. We're in particular need of the following:- Canned fruit
- Corn
- Canned meat
- Pasta Sauce
- Oatmeal
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 starting on Saturday and running through November 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?
Veterans Day Closure | November 11
The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Thursday, November 12, at 8:00 AM.
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
PWYC Moms Night Out | November 12
All moms with young children are invited to enjoy a night out on Thursday, November 12, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Gast Social Room!Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Parents with Young Children will provide a craft and a cocktail.
Whether you're new to Holy Trinity or have been here for a while, we're excited to connect, relax, and enjoy some time together.
Liturgical Ministry Fair | November 14-15
Every weekend, it takes 150 volunteer liturgical ministers to serve at all five Masses. However, less than seven percent of our parishioners are liturgical ministers.On the weekend of November 14-15, we will host a Liturgical Ministry Fair after all Masses in the Church Lobby.
Please consider signing up through the link below to enhance the liturgy of the Mass by volunteering. We are in need of the following ministers:
- Altar Servers
- Audiovisual Team
- Children's Liturgy
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Greeters
- Lectors
- Music Ministry
- Sacristans
- Ushers
- Welcome Ambassadors
Donut Sunday | November 15
Join us in the Gast Social Room on Sunday, November 15, after the 7:30 and 9:30 AM Masses for Donut Sunday. Thank you to the Pastoral Council for hosting.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training | November 18
The next Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) training will be Wednesday, November 18, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Church. We are in need of EMHCs for all weekend and Holy Day Masses. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity and join us for the training. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Mense at 816-510-8715 or stop by the EMHC table at the Ministry Fair on November 14-15.
Mass Time Change | November 20
Due to Holy Trinity School's Grandparents/VIP Day, we will have Mass at 6:45 AM and 9:15 AM on Friday, November 20. There will not be an 8:15 AM Mass on that day.
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest | Due November 30
The Knights of Columbus are once again sponsoring the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest, which encourages youth to display their creative talent while understanding the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas.All art is due to the Parish or School Offices by Monday, November 30. Please review the rules on the graphic below.
Advent Small Faith Groups | Starting Adve
As part of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas' initiative, Renewal from the Heartland, you are invited to a four-part small group faith sharing experience for the season of Advent. Similar in format to the small faith group experience during Lent, this Advent study will focus on the Good Samaritan parable.Click the link below to sign up your existing small faith group or to join one. Holy Trinity will offer groups needing a space to meet in the Fr. Quigley Center on the following Tuesday evenings anytime from 5:00 to 9:00 PM:
- Tuesday, December 1
- Tuesday, December 8
- Tuesday, December 15
- Tuesday, December 22
Advent by Candlelight | December 3
Women of the parish are invited to enjoy candlelight ambiance, inspiring music and message, and delicious food and drinks as we prepare our hearts for Advent. Join us on Thursday, December 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM in the Fr. Quigley Center for Advent by Candlelight.Form a table of 8–10, decorate with an Advent theme, and bring wine, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts to share. $10 per guest. Doors open at 5:30 PM for setup.
RSVP by clicking the link below or contacting Nancy Schnegelberger at schneggs4@yahoo.com.
Wreaths Across America | December 19
Honor a veteran of the United States Military this Christmas by sponsoring a wreath to be placed on their grave. The Knights of Columbus are accepting donations for wreaths to be placed at the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 19, at 11:00 AM at Resurrection Cemetery.Click the link below to make a donation online.
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!
Trinity Treasures at Holy Trinity
We’re excited to announce that Trinity Treasures Gift Shop at Holy Trinity now has an Instagram, Facebook page, and eCommerce website! Follow along to stay up to date on new items and shop online from the convenience of home.Even better, all proceeds benefit Holy Trinity Catholic Parish.
Stop by Trinity Treasures before or after weekend Masses or on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Come see our new look and browse our new inventory!
Want to help? Trinity Treasures is looking for volunteers with retail experience. Volunteers work just one time per month and receive an employee discount on every purchase.
Interested? Call Trudy Boynton at 816-863-8237.
Capital Campaign Update: Phase III Fully Funded!
We are excited to share another wonderful milestone in our Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future Capital Campaign! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our parish family, we have officially received the funds necessary to move forward with Phase III: Sound and Lighting Improvements! We are now gathering updated bids and carefully evaluating the work to ensure we remain responsible stewards of the gifts entrusted to us.While we celebrate these accomplishments, our work is not yet complete! We are now collecting funds for Phase IV: New Liturgical Furnishings and continue seeking pledges for Phase V: Sanctuary Refresh and the Addition of Sacred Art.
Every generation of Holy Trinity parishioners has helped build and sustain the faith community we cherish today, and now it is our turn to carry that legacy forward. To everyone who has supported this campaign through prayer, pledges, and financial gifts, thank you! Your generosity is making a lasting difference. We warmly invite those who have not yet participated to join us in bringing this campaign to a successful completion. Together, we are truly Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future!
