PARISH ADMINISTRATION Parish Bookkeeper, *Tara Dahill Program Manager, *Colleen Glazer Parish Secretary, *Catherine Jestice Parish Plant Manager, *Victor Zambrano PARISH ADVISORY COUNCILS Pastoral: Alicia Javier (Singles) Don and Maureen Drew (Marrieds) Odelia Ramirez (Spanish speakers) William Quinn (Seniors) Victoria Vulaj (Teenagers) Financial: Michael Donofrio, Vincent Pascal Carol Joyce, Emily Cho Roache (Trustees) WORSHIP Acolytes, Kevin McKenna Devotions, Private, Adoration / Daily Evening Rosary, Ellen Valko Legion of Mary, Blanca Bulit Sagrado Corazon, Yolanda Pardo Lectors Floral Decorations Sacred Music, *Andrew Yeargin, Director Cantors, *Andrew Yeargin Contemporary Ensemble, Phelder St. Germain Misa in Espanol, *José (Cheito) Guevara Schola Cantorum, *Andrew Yeargin Sacristans, *Victor Zambrano III, James Hulak, Hans Ramirez, Patrick Machado COMMUNITY BUILDING Bulletin, Parish Weekly, *Catherine Jestice Calendar, Master Parish, *Catherine Jestice Concert Series GUEST, *Andrew Yeargin PARISH, *Andrew Yeargin CRC (Contemporary Roman Catholics), James Hulak Scouting Programs, Bob Deaver Trinity Counters, JoAnne Pollio FORMATION / EDUCATION Adult Faith Formation, *Colleen Glazer Lectio Divina-Young Adults, *Fr. Gary Mead Christian Meditation, Donald Main RCIA (Christian Initiation), *Msgr. Sandi Religious Education, *Colleen Glazer OUTREACH Blood Drive, *Catherine Jestice Breakfast Line, *Colleen Glazer Food Pantry, *Colleen Glazer Guest Clergy Hospitality, *Msgr. Sandi Holy Trinity/Ascension Homeless Shelter, Mike Griffin Making All Things New (MATN), Kenneth Craig Twelve-Step Programs, *Catherine Jestice * indicates parish employee * * * * * * * *

Please keep our sick in your prayers: Kate Concannon, Anne Lia, Edward Haggerty, Devinee Worrell, Gloria Frucht, Regina & Joe Rywelski, Sr., Mary Haggerty, Harry Wagner, Blanca Bulit, Marita Whelihan, Jennifer Goldman, Diane Hazelton, Gloria Hartley, Christopher Gigardi, Sally Jestice, David Ray, Francesca Signore, Jim Scott, Gloria Harris, Frank Whitehouse, Yolande Irizarry, Michael Cammistrace, Hector Pardo, Giuliana Lopes, Dennis Joseph, John Josef Just, Patricia Raleigh, Jonathan Denham, Mimi Lawrence, Giselle Stevens, Agnes Britto, John Buttermark, Marci Cruz, Jim Looram, Teresa Roa, Laura Morales, Ruth Welty, Rose Sathyarajan Names will remain on our prayer list for one month. If you would like us to carry a name longer, please contact the Rectory.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“No servant can serve two masters … You cannot serve both God and mammon.”

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY Blood Drive Sign-Up I – at each Mass MONDAY DA Meeting – Rectory – 12:30 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NA Meeting – Center – 7:30 PM Legion of Mary – Rectory– 7:30 PM TUESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Lectio Divina (Spanish) – Center – 7:00 PM Christian Meditation – Rectory – 7:00 PM Fr. Gary YA Lectio Divina – Rectory – 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NA Meeting – Rectory – 5:30 PM R.C.I.A. – Rectory – 7:00 PM THURSDAY Al Anon Meeting – Rectory – 12:15 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM AA Men’s Meeting – Rectory – 7:00 PM FRIDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM AA Women’s Meeting – Rectory – 7:00-8:15 PM * * * * * * * *

YOUR DONATIONS Last week’s collection: $4,122.00 (collected in church) THANK YOU!

* * * * * * * * Second Collection: St. Joseph’s Seminary

There will be a second collection next week for St. Joseph’s Seminary. Most of the priests who serve our Archdiocese have received training at St. Joseph’s. Your donations help ensure the future of the Church for the next generation.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK / 9/21 SATURDAY 9/21 5:30 VINCENZO AIELLO SUNDAY 9/22 7:30 Parishioners of Holy Trinity 9:30 RENÉE ELIZABETH KAPLAN & MARINA & ANGEL SUÁREZ FERNÁNDEZ 11:15 MARION NEAL 12:30 MARIA DEL PILAR ESPAILLAT 5:30 JESÚS ANGEL SUÁREZ MONDAY 9/23 Pius of Pietreicina, priest 9:00 EARL MARTEL 5:30 ROSE SATHYARAJAN (living) TUESDAY 9/24 9:00 Children of the parish 5:30 Families of the parish

WEDNESDAY 9/25 9:00 RENÉE ELIZABETH KAPLAN & MARINA & ANGEL SUÁREZ FERNÁNDEZ 5:30 Souls in Purgatory

THURSDAY 9/26 Cosmos and Damian, martyrs 9:00 Families of the parish

5:30 Children of the parish 7:00 Deceased of the parish

FRIDAY 9/27 Vincent de Paul, priest 9:00 MARGARET MEAD-6th Anniversary R.I.P. 5:30 KATHLEEN FARRELL

SATURDAY 9/28 Wenceslaus / Lawrence Ruiz, martyrs 9:00 Single adults of the parish

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Sixth Annual Blessing of PETS

Sunday, Oct 6th, 2:00 PM On Our Church Steps

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+ A Scriptural Reflection + “HEAR THIS, YOU WHO TRAMPLE UPON THE NEEDY” “Today’s reading introduces us to one of Scripture’s most vocal prophets on social justice. Amos was known for his harsh tone and earthy imagery as well as his preaching. He purposefully turned inside-out the slogans of self-righteous wealthy Israelites. They claimed to await the ‘Day of the Lord’ when God will judge the world; but Amos assured them their treatment of the poor would be their ruin on that day. They claimed a special immunity because God brought them from Egypt, but Amos retorted that this privilege only made them all the more culpable after they wasted God’s special treatment.” – At Home with the Word

2019 Columbus Day Mass Our Monsignor Chosen to Preach

At St. Patrick’s Cathedral! 9:30 Mass, Monday, October 14th YOU DO NOT NEED A FREE TICKET

IF YOU ENTER AFTER 9:15 AM. 1. Request FREE tickets (required) GOOGLE: eventbrite.com.columbusdaymass 2. See it live’ GOOGLE: saintpatrick’scathedral.org\live 3. Questions: GOOGLE: specialevents@archny.org

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R.C.I.A Christian Initiation Wednesday Classes, 7:30 PM

Never Baptized? Would like to be Received into the Catholic Church? Baptized, but Never Received First Eucharist? Baptized, but Never Received Confirmation?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the usual way we welcome people. Anyone interested in partici-pating in this process (Sep – Apr) contact Colleen Glazer, Parish Program Manager, [212-787-0634].

Holy Trinity/Ascension Homeless Shelter

The Homeless Shelter has been one of Holy Trinity’s major Outreach Programs for thirty years. Because of better accommodations, the Shelter was shifted a few years ago to Ascension Church at 221 W. 107th Street. The Shelter will open for the season on October 19th. They are currently looking for a few volunteers to join the leadership team, and, as always, for volunteers to cook, set up, clean, sleep over and visit with the guests throughout the season. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Chris at shelter107@gmail.com or Robin at rklueber@ascensionchurchnyc.org or call 212-749-5938.

Holy Trinity Play Group The Holy Trinity Play Group is a chance for parents and their young children (babies to 4 years old) to get together, talk and play. We plan to meet in homes on Tuesday or Friday mornings starting September 24 or 27. Please reach out with an email if you’d like to be included to either Kimmie.Nastro@gmail.com or to Kristin.touhill@gmail.com.

ATTENTION! Parish Advisory Council Representatives!

Next Sunday at 5:00 PM, we shall gather at Arte Café at 160 West 74th Street off Columbus Avenue for the first meeting of the Parish Year.

Sophia, ChurchMouse Reporting unseen works of faith, hope and charity to uplift you.

INCREASED OFFERING CAMPAIGN

The Development Office of our Archdiocese has requested parishes have an Increased Offering Campaign to stabilize the regular parish revenue. Monsignor has taken this pastoral step as follows: + written letters to registered parishioners + explained the rational to parishioners + distributed a partial Financial summary Today, just before the Announcements, at each Mass, Parish Advisory Council member and Lec-tor, ALICIA JAVIER will explain how each of us can commit to increasing our weekly donation.

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I m p o r t a n t D a t e s! Sep 22nd Increased Offering COMMITMENT Sep 29th Rel. Ed. Classes begin (Gr. K-5.) Sep 30th Rel. Ed. Classes begin (Gr. 5-H.S.) Sep 29th Parish Advisory Council meets Oct 6th Annual Blessing of Pets Oct 9th Annual Fall Blood Drive Oct. 13th Schola Cantorum debuts at 11:15

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Grade 5 and Older SEE BULLETIN INSERT!

Boys and girls in the 5th grade and older are now invited to be trained and then formally blessed as Trinity Acolytes [Altar Servers]. It’s a great honor to assist the priest in the celebration of the Eucharist in the name of our parishioners. Serving Mass also displays an excellent model of prayer and good behavior for other children. Please consider it; give them the opportunity to shine for all to see and celebrate! Acolyte Chair, Kevin McKenna, and Monsignor Sandi will rehearse the children on all four October Saturdays OR Sundays, whichever is more convenient for the parents. More to follow.

+ NO SOLO CRISIS ECONÓMICA + “No podéis servir a Dios y al Dinero”. Estas palabras de Jesús no pueden ser olvidadas en estos momentos por quienes nos sentimos sus seguidores, pues encierran la advertencia más grave que ha dejado Jesús a la Humanidad. El Dinero, convertido en ídolo absoluto, es el gran enemigo para construir ese mundo más justo y fraterno, querido por Dios.

Desgraciadamente, la Riqueza se ha convertido en nuestro mundo globalizado en un ídolo de inmenso poder que, para subsistir, exige cada vez más víctimas y deshumaniza y empobrece cada vez más la historia humana. En estos momentos nos encontramos atrapados por una crisis generada en gran parte por el ansia de acumular.

Prácticamente, todo se organiza, se mueve y dinamiza desde esa lógica: buscar más productividad, más consumo, más bienestar, más energía, más poder sobre los demás... Esta lógica es imperialista. Si no la detenemos, puede poner en peligro al ser humano y al mismo Planeta.

Tal vez, lo primero es tomar conciencia de lo que está pasando. Esta no es solo una crisis económica. Es una crisis social y humana. En estos momentos tenemos ya datos suficientes en nuestro entorno y en el horizonte del mundo para percibir el drama humano en el que vivimos inmersos.

Cada vez es más patente ver que un sistema que conduce a una minoría de ricos a acumular cada vez más poder, abandonando en el hambre y la miseria a millones de seres humanos, es una insensatez insoportable. Inútil mirar a otra parte.

Ya ni las sociedades más progresistas son capaces de asegurar un trabajo digno a millones de ciudadanos. ¿Qué progreso es este que, lanzándonos a todos hacia el bienestar, deja a tantas familias sin recursos para vivir con dignidad?

La crisis está arruinando el sistema democrático. Presionados por las exigencias del Dinero, los gobernantes no pueden atender a las verdaderas necesidades de sus pueblos. ¿Qué es la política si ya no está al servicio del bien común?

La disminución de los gastos sociales en los diversos campos y la privatización interesada e indigna de servicios públicos como la sanidad seguirán golpeando a los más indefensos generando cada vez más exclusión, desigualdad vergonzosa y fractura social. Los seguidores de Jesús no podemos vivir encerrados en una religión aislada de este drama humano. Las comunidades cristianas pueden ser en estos momentos un espacio de concienciación, discernimiento y compromiso. Nos hemos de ayudar a vivir con lucidez y responsabilidad. La crisis nos puede hacer más humanos y más cristianos.

Fr D’Angelo. A Pagola bibliografía.