Pastor's Message - English

Sunday, October 6, 2024

From the Pastor’s Desk: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Parish Community

Dear Blessed Trinity Family,

As we step into the new fall season, it is with deep gratitude that we reflect on the incredible accomplishments and events our parish has enjoyed over the past few months. Your dedication, participation, and the spirit of stewardship have made a lasting impact on our church and community. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed their time, talent, and treasure to make these moments possible.

We especially want to acknowledge:

• The ministries provided by our various parish organizations, our positive collaboration among our multicultural groups, and the “K of C” service activities which have continued to be a source of support and spiritual growth for so many in our community.

• Our Summer Rummage Sale, a vibrant event that brought together volunteers and patrons, and the CCW Thrift-Store ministry and causes all of which bring much-needed funds for our parish debt.

• The Ministries Fair Kick-Off, which highlighted the variety of ways our parishioners can engage in meaningful service and strengthen our parish family.

• The successful “Vegas Baby” matinee performance and fundraiser, which brought joy and entertainment while contributing generously to the retirement of our parish debt, all in memory of Fr. Roland Nadeau, MS.

• The 178th Anniversary Celebration of the La Salette Feast Day, and Mass with Bishop Noonan,  honoring the Apparition of the Mother of God, and a time of great devotion and unity as a Catholic community.

• The vibrant youth activities, including summer camps, VBS, and ongoing ministries, which have nurtured the faith of our youngest members and helped form the next generation of disciples.

• The generous outreach of service to the Christian Service Center, the JMJ Pregnancy Center, the periodic Blood Drives and our abundant weekly food donations to Catholic Charities  reminding us of our Christian joy and duty with the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. 

• The renewal of our parish liturgies, hospitality and gifted music ministry which continue to enhance our worship experience, bringing beauty and reverence to our God at every Mass.

These incredible achievements and celebrations are a testament to the unwavering spirit of stewardship that defines our Blessed Trinity family. Whether through active discipleship, financial support, or the gift of prayer, each one of you has played a vital role in the life of our parish. Together, we are building a strong, faith-filled future along with true Gospel-witness. Amen!

Thank you once again for all you do. Let us continue to walk together in faith, joyfully serving the Lord, His Mother, Mary, and one another as we look forward to even greater things to come.

With gratitude and blessings,
Fr. Skip, Pastor
 
"People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do."  –  Lewis Cass
 

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Additional brief announcements:
 
Thank you, Natalie Cordone and Shawn Kilgore, for the “Vegas Baby, Hits of the Headliners”
Your exceptional performance last Saturday for the parish matinee, your special thoughtfulness for the memory of +Father Roland Nadeau, MS, your generosity for the reduction of the parish debt, but most of all, your fabulous entertainment, talented musical selections and personal warmth and charm – all contributed to a most memorable event for the parish community of Blessed Trinity.  May the Lord bless you both and your gifted performance band and creative director.
 
One More Encore of Gratitude
Fr. Bill, Fr. Joe and I are especially grateful for the cards, well-wishes, and prayers from last weekend’s “Priesthood Sunday” celebration, and to Brandie Akos and helpers for the creative presentation in the church’s narthex.   (And thank you for choosing the air-brushed photos in your display.)  Fr. Skip 
 
“Chapter” Meetings for the La Salette Missionaries are Scheduled the Week of October 21-25.
This year the La Salette priests and brothers serving in North America (and here in Good Shepherd and Blessed Trinity parishes) will gather for discussions and elections of their Province Leadership at the local Renaissance Airport Hotel the week of October 21-25 (Mon evening till Friday morning).   We will have very limited clergy-religious ministry this week and a special schedule for daily Masses and Communion Services. We ask your prayers and intercessions for these La Salette Chapter Days.  Deo gratias.
 
Sorry but I may have to add one more meeting for a Monday Night in Transfiguration Hall for the "Say NO #4" Campaign. 
 
Pax,
Fr. Skip