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.This weekend 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 after the 7:30 and 9:30 AM Masses for Donut Sunday. Thank you to the Pastoral Council for hosting.
Listening with the Heart | November 13-19
The Archdiocese’s Renewal from the Heartland pastoral planning continues with Listening with the Heart synodal listening sessions. 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?
Culver's Night | November 16
On Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, be sure to head to Culver's in Lenexa to support Holy Trinity Catholic School. A portion of the evening sales will go back to HTS, as well as all the tips collected.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training | November 18
The next Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) training will be Wednesday 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 this weekend.
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.
Turkey Drive | November 21-22
Next weekend after all Masses, help the Knights of Columbus provide a Thanksgiving meal for those in need by donating frozen 16 pounds or lighter turkeys or hams. Monetary donations are also accepted.
Baby Item Donations | Due November 22
The Daughters of Isabella are collecting baby items for the Olathe & Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinics now through next weekend. Help the Daughters by dropping off the following new items in the Pack n' Play in the Church Lobby:- Diapers (all sizes)
- Blankets
- Onesies
- Lotion
- Shampoo
- Wipes
- Binkies
Thanksgiving Mass & Parish Office Closure | November 25-27
Holy Trinity will celebrate Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 26, at 9:00 AM.In addition, the Parish Office will be closed starting at noon on Wednesday, November 25, through Friday, November 27. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, at 8:00 AM.
Christmas Toy Drive | November 28-29
Help bring joy to children in need! Donate your new and gently used toys before or after all weekend Masses on November 28-29. All toys will be donated to DCCCA and KVC, which provide services for children in foster care.See the list below for more information, or contact Doug Leikam at 913-207-7420.
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 Advent 2026
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.
Breakfast With Santa & Nativity Procession | December 6
The Knights of Columbus invite all to their annual Breakfast with Santa event on Sunday, December 6, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM in the School Cafeteria. Santa will be available for photos, as well as a chance for children to share their wishes with him.Children are invited to join the Nativity Procession that same day at 8:40 AM. Come dressed as an angel, shepherd, or an animal. Some costumes will be available, but they are not required to participate.
Advent Giving Tree | Due Back December 12-13
Starting on the weekend of November 28-29, our Respect Life Ministry will place an Advent Giving Tree in the Church Lobby. This tree will be adorned with "ornaments" listing items needed to help benefit the following local organizations:- Villa St. Francis
- Catholic Charities of Olathe
- Two Lines Pregnancy Clinic
- Holy Trinity School Families in need
- Olathe/Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinics
- Embrace Grace
We are also in need of volunteers to assist in delivering presents to our beneficiary locations. Please click the link below to volunteer.
Wreaths Across America | December 19
Honor a deceaseveteran 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.
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. Consider shopping with our gift shop for all your Christmas needs.
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.
Stewardship Appeal
One of the greatest blessings of Holy Trinity is the vibrant parish community we've built together. From our ministries and faith formation opportunities to the events that bring us together in fellowship, so much of what makes Holy Trinity special is possible because of the generosity of our parishioners.As we celebrate Stewardship Weekend, we invite you to reflect on the gifts God has entrusted to you and how you might use them to help our parish continue to flourish. Stewardship isn't simply about financial giving. It's about recognizing that our time, talents, and treasure are gifts from God, meant to be shared in service to others.
Perhaps that means volunteering with a ministry, sharing a skill or talent, making a commitment to regular giving, or prayerfully considering how you might deepen your support of our parish in the coming year.
Just as we're reminded in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30), we are called to put the gifts we've been given to work, allowing them to bear fruit in the lives of others.
Every gift matters. Every act of generosity makes a difference. And together, we help make Holy Trinity a place where faith, friendship, and community continue to grow.
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!
