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MISSION STATEMENT
With the divine guidance of the Holy Trinity, we continue Christ’s ministry of welcoming, teaching, caring
and supporting each other through prayer and action.
Fr. Kevin Maksym, Pastor
Denise Podsiadlik, Adm/Bookkeeper
email—[email protected]
Terri Wilson, Secretarial Associate
email—[email protected]
Lorie Szyperski, Liturgist
Jerry Wittkopp, Head Custodian
LouAnn Shorkey, Custodian
Francis Sequin, Maintenance
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sandy DesJardins, DRE K-8th Grade
Terry Stevens, Adult Faith Formation
email—[email protected]
Karen Tremble, RCIA Coordinator
Sue Wackerle RCIA Coordinator
YOUTH MINISTRY
Lana Bauer Melissa Ratajczak
COMMISSIONED LAY MINISTERS
Tracy Albrecht Karen Tremble
Kathy Bersano Sue Wackerle
Kim Hartley Larry Wilson
Terry Stevens
CEMETERY STAFF
St. Agnes/St. Michael Cemeteries
Jim Szyperski (989) 274-1384
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Don Galloner (989) 879-4126
ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL
Ashley Kanuszewski-Principal
Norma Vallad-Assistant Administrator
HOLY TRINITY PARISH STAFF
STAY CONNECTED TO HOLY TRINITY PARISH
Our parish now has three ways for you to keep in touch.
1) Our website is holytrinitypinconning.org
2) Our Facebook page is Holy Trinity Pinconning
3) Download the myParish app and add Holy Trinity
Catholic Parish.
Stay in touch with all our parish news and happenings
wherever you are and whenever you want.
225 S. Jennings
Pinconning MI 48650
Phone: (989) 879-2141
Fax: (989) 879-6633
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m.
Thursday 9 a.m.
Holy Trinity Parish September 6, 2020
Holy Trinity Parish
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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) Jesus doesn’t change his values based on polling numbers. Jesus doesn’t try to get our vote through fear baiting. Jesus continually tells us “Take courage; do not be afraid.” Do not be afraid! Jesus never tries to manipulate us or take advantage of our cares and concerns.
He simply wants to share his life with us. He desires that we have life and have it abundantly. And he wants us to take care of each other as one human family. For Christ there are no borders or boundaries. He simply sees us as his beloved children in the human family.
Jesus invites us to take up our cross and follow after him. He doesn’t coerce or manipulate. Jesus simply offers us an invitation to love. He wants us to move from believers to lovers: lovers of God, neighbor and enemy.
The cross isn’t a vehicle for fear but for transformation: our transformation into the body of Christ. There is no glitz or glamour and the cameras aren’t rolling. Jesuit priest and peace activist Fr. Dan Berrigan asked the best question I have ever heard in relation to taking up the cross of Jesus: The question we need to ask ourselves if we want to follow Jesus is: ‘Do we look good on wood?’
Please do not forget to note the weekend mass changes. We will continue with 4 p.m. mass on Saturday. The Sunday mass will be at 9 a.m. If we see that we have more people than we can accommodate within the parameters of 25 percent of our church capacity and honoring social distancing, we will add an 11 a.m. mass until we can hold more people in our church building. It is difficult to believe that we are about to celebrate Labor Day. It seems like the month of March lasted an eternity but that Memorial Day was only a moment ago. Let us keep each other in prayer as our children begin school and we go back to some form of normal even though things are far different than they were a year ago. Please remember that no matter the time of year, whatever struggles or joys we experience, God is always in our midst. Happy Labor Day! Much love,
Dear friends of God, I hope not to be redundant, but I have decided to include last weekend’s homily notes as part of my column for this weekend. Our partisan bickering is killing us as a nation. I believe that as Americans we know that we are capable of being better than the muck that we have created with our words and anger towards those who might think differently than we do. We need to call each other to our higher selves. We can do this, but we need to respond to our present situation with compassion for each other. It seems that we have forgotten to cultivate compassion for one another. To be compassionate is at the heart of the teaching of Jesus. Yet, we neglect this call to suffer with each other, and the role that we have in lessening the suffering of our neighbor whom Jesus commands us to love. As Catholics, we are capable of showing a path forward though love and compassion for each other, those with whom we disagree and with all of creation. We have difficult decisions to make in the coming months. We need to do so from a place of prayer in our own lives. Imagine if we took time every day to pray for both of the candidates running for president. Imagine if we prayed for those whom we disagree. Let us take these days before the election to listen to God to see what he desires for us as Americans and as members of our human family. Our time of daily prayer is an opportunity for us to be transformed into the Body of Christ who nourishes us in the Eucharist.
The last two weeks, the Democrats and Republicans had their national conventions to nominate their candidates for president. I watched a bit of both. There were opportunities, speeches and agendas. They each attacked the other side and could tell you why their candidate was the best for America. The political parties threw grenades of fear all around as if it were confetti.
Truthfully, both conventions made my stomach turn in different ways. It is an important reminder that neither party is a Catholic Party and both are deficient in many ways. God is not a Democrat nor a Republican. And we as Catholics need to see ourselves as Catholic Christians and everything else will fall aside.
I really want to stand up here today and say that we need to endorse the only person that as Catholics we can endorse: Jesus 2020.
HOLY TRINITY NEWS
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Readings for the week of September 7, 2020 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7, 12//Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-17/ Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1-7, 11-13/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 23-24]/Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-27/Ps 84:3-6, 12/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18/ Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30—28:7/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Rom 14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35
HOLY TRINITY BAPTISM PREP CLASS
If you have questions concerning Baptism,
please call or text Terry Stevens at 989-
965-2176 or email
SMALL ALTAR LINEN
September 11, 2020 Nancy DeHate
NEW FALL HOURS FOR OPEN CHURCH
Fall hours for having the church open for private
prayer are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.,
closed on Friday, Saturday noon - 5 p.m., and
Sunday 8 a.m. till after Mass. Christ is present in
the Tabernacle and in the silence of the Church.
During this difficult time let us pray for each other
and our world.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Please note that Holy Trinity Parish Office is still
closed to the public due to COVID-19. Arrangements
can be made to meet with staff if necessary. Please
feel free to call us during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, and the drop box on the Parish
Office building is still available for use.
Our Parish Stewardship August 30, 2020
Week Year to Date** Sunday Collection $9,954.26 $73,409.37
Budgeted Amount $8,100.00 $70,000.00
Surplus/Deficit $1,854.26 $3,409.37
Capital Improvement $10.00
Support A Child $240.00
Votive $32.00
Prayer Shawl $20.00
**Our Fiscal Year runs July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
MASS TIME CHANGE
Beginning the next weekend, September 12/13, we will
no longer be celebrating the 10:30 a.m. Mass and our
Sunday Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Therefore, our week-
end schedule will be 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and at 9:00
a.m. on Sunday. I believe that we will become an even
more vibrant worshipping community as we come to-
gether as Holy Trinity Parish. I ask that you be patient
during this time of transition.
UPDATE ON FAITH FORMATON 2020-2021
Faith Formation registration is being taken for all
children Kindergarten through the 8th grade. Sessions
will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:15 –7:15
p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 6. Session will look a
bit different this year. Everyone will wear a mask and
we will social distance. We will keep the same safety
requirements as the schools If you need a form please
email Sandy DesJardins
No child will be denied formation because of the
inability to pay the registration fee. All registrations
are due by Monday, September 28th.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2020-2021
Sacramental Preparation registration is taking place at
this time. Forms are available by contacting Sandy
DesJardins at
All families preparing their child to receive sacraments
must be a member of Holy Trinity Parish, attend Mass
regularly, child must have attended faith formation or a
Catholic school for one year prior to preparing for the
sacraments. We also encourage the parents of these
children to be actively involved in the life of our Parish.
There will be parent information in October and
preparation for 1st Reconciliation will begin in
November. If you have any questions, please contact
Sandy DesJardins.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Lector Larry Wilson
EME 1 Terri Wilson
EME 2 Norma Vallad
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Lector Marilyn Vermeesch
EME 1 Barb Schemanski
EME 2 Ronda Switek
In your kindness and prayers please remember the soul of
Marge A Rivard
May she enjoy the great blessings of eternal life.
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HOLY TRINITY PARISH
REFLECT, REFRESH & RENEW—VIRTUAL EVENING OF PRAYER
This evening is for Befrienders, Grief Facilitators, Pastoral Visitors, Compassionate Companions and ALL who visit
the Sick & Homebound
Please plan to join us for a very special evening to reflect on your ministry during
Covid-19 and to pray for refreshment and renewal as we move forward in these
challenging times. Through the amazing technology of Virtual Meetings, we have
the opportunity to gather, reflect, pray and support each other while following
restrictions and safety precautions. If you are new to virtual meetings, we will help
you connect!
Date and Time Wednesday, September 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
To register There is no fee to attend, however registration is required to receive the
link to the online meeting, handouts and materials prior to the event. Contact Lori Becker at 989-797-6652 or
NOTE: Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 7, 2020
LIVING FAITH & THE WORD AMONG US According to the directives issued in May from Bishop Gruss regarding the opening of Churches in the Diocese of Saginaw:
“All hymnals, missalettes and other items should be removed from the pews…for the duration of the pandemic.”
For this reason, Holy Trinity Parish will no longer make available the Living Faith and Word Among Us books.
You may order Living Faith at livingfaith.com For the Word Among Us go to wau.org/subscribe.
FALL BIBLE SPEAKER
“Hearing God Speak in the Middle of a Pandemic”
A presentation by Terry Stevens will be held
Wednesday, September 16, 7-8:30 p.m. and
Thursday, September 17, 1:30-3 p.m. at Langley Hall,
St. James Parish, All Saints Parish. There is no
charge. Pre-registration is required. Please email
Richard Shook at [email protected].
FOR SALE
St. Michael School has 8 ft. tables at $5.00 each for
sale. Please call the school office 879-3063 for more
information.
JOB OPENING
Holy Trinity Parish is seeking a housekeeper to clean
the rectory. Job details include cleaning (two floors),
light laundry (bedding) and ironing. For more
information, please contact the office at 879-2141.
NOAH’S ARK
After many years, we are sad to say that Noah’s Ark
will be closing this September. A free-will
offering sale will take place Wednesday-
Friday, September 16-19 from 12–6 p.m.
and Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20
from 2 until after the 4 p.m. and before
and after the 9 a.m. Masses.
We would like to thank Marcine Brazeau and the many
volunteers who volunteered their time in Noah’s Ark.
“We must first of all love ourselves. But as we grow we must love others. We must love them as our own fulfillment. Then we must come to love them in order to fulfill them, to develop their capacity to love, and finally we must love others as ourselves in and for God."
—Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty
Bystander
“God has no need to be defended by anyone and
does not want His name to be used to terrorize
people. We call upon everyone to stop using religion
to incite hatred, violence, extremism and blind
fanaticism.”
— Pope Francis
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HOLY TRINITY NEWS
FIRST SUNDAY MEMORIAL MASS ASSOCIATION
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Hartley & Verellen Families Foco & Heppner Families Nickel & Kryszak Families Clifford & Bunny Pickvet
Schultz & LaPan Families Mary Morrissey Family
Beverly Chesny Missy (Gromaski) Cnudde
Anthony Jr., Kim, & Tony Kopka
Georganna Gulvas Tom & Helen Gulvas Percy & Teresa Doyle
Joan Koth Holysko & Wielgos Families
Beauchamp & Jacobs Families Vennix & Vermeesch Families
Lynch & Skrocki Families Augustyniak Family Gornowicz Family
Clarence Sobieray Family Skrabut & VanWert Families Bishop & Monson Families
Bev Keith Talicska & Turmell Families
Frank Jr. & Alice Lorence Family Helen & Floyd Krawczyk Bertha & Floyd Higgins
Adcock & LaBarge Families Augustyniak & Holysko Families
Francis Rusch Family Alex Arocha Family
Krawczyk & Tarkowski Families Alex & Esther Sanak
Clifford Compeau Family George Johnston Family
Michael Kruchowski Family Donald Stempek Family
Gloria Drouse Michael Drouse
Robert Drouse Sr. Larry & Milly Collier
Archie Collier Family Joseph Talbot Family Dembowske Family
Eva Miller Stella Miller
Pawlowski & Turmell Families Steve & Joanne Suchodolski Kaczmarek & & Krol Families
Dubay & LaBean Families
Edward Gorney Family Fenwick & Ancel Families
Garrett Shoultes Kraska Family
Robert J Pierson William R Pierson
Louis & Louise Idzior Idzior Family Jerry Idzior
Seyuin Family Mamie D Trombley & Family Madeline Pierson & Family
Frank & Lottie Fedak Jasura & Berthiaume Families
ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL NEWS St. Michael School Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate through Catholic values the mind, body and spirit of our students, guiding
them to achieve their full potential. www.stmichaelschoolpinconning.com
989-879-3063
May God bless you with a safe, peaceful and
enjoyable Labor Day! Enjoy this time with your
family as we say good-bye to summer and hello to
some cool and brisk fall weather!
Our School Masses will be held during the
Thursday 9 a.m. Mass. Our first Mass will be this
Thursday, September 10 and all are invited to
attend this Mass.
Prayers to all,
St. Michael School Staff & Students
MASS OF ATONEMENT
On September 14, 2020, Bishop Gruss will celebrate a
Mass of Atonement at the Cathedral of Mary of the
Assumption at 6 p.m. In this Mass, he will lay
before God the Father the sorrow of all victims
of child abuse and neglect and in particular the
victims of child sexual abuse by clergy. We ask
that you join him in this liturgy, which will
be available by livestream, in seeking reconciliation with
God and forgiveness of sin.
Tickets are not required for this event and there is no
charge. However, registration is required due to limited
seating capacity. After you click "register" choose the
number of people attending including yourself.
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