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Washington, DC

2017 Parish Pledge Kickoff

As we wind down from a fruitful year, we reflect on all the good we have accomplished as a Parish. We serve the needs of our 3,500 registered households and care for our brothers and sisters in need in the greater Washington area. In order to continue these generous works, we are reaching out to each parishioner to assist us in sustaining our mission.

Like many of you, each year Holy Trinity Parish faces a budget-balancing act. This weekend we will kick-off our 2017 Parish Pledge. In order to keep up with increased costs, we have raised our pledge goal by 10% to $3.3 million. The Parish Pledge is vital to supporting the various services, ministries and programs that our Parish is called to provide.

Did you know that we are a Parish with over 90 various ministries and groups, all working together to serve the faith and to promote justice? Our outreach includes our sister parish in Haiti, recently devastated by Hurricane Matthew and the sponsoring of a refugee family from the Middle East. Our Religious Education program serves over 750 children, including those with learning challenges. In addition, Holy Trinity celebrates numerous weddings, Baptisms and funerals each year. Your contributions to support these happening are inspiring, and your generosity ensures that we are a giving and vibrant community.

The 2016 Parish Pledge ends December 31. Over the past three years, our expenditures have increased without additional revenue from pledges. We must rely on each of you to participate in the Parish Pledge and to consider increasing your commitment by 10% from last year. As you see in the chart, our pledges have decreased over the last four years. We now face an issue of sustainability.

Please look for your Parish Pledge letter from Father Kevin in

the mail and remember that pledging makes it possible for

Holy Trinity to plan financially and better steward your

gift. Thank you to those parishioners who have fulfilled their

pledge for 2016. You have empowered your church to

cultivate the positives of our Parish and community. We need

every household to participate in supporting this effort. Gifts

of any amount are welcome. Coming together, with the

support of all, will help us to reach our goal.

November 13, 2016

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

JOIN US!

Raising Faith-Filled Kids presents

“Keeping Kids Safe: The Archdiocese’s and Parish’s

Response” November 13, 10:10am in Trinity Hall.

Deepening our Understanding of Islam Series

A lecture series led by Imam Yahya Hendi continues with

“A History from Mecca to America” November 20,

3:30pm in McKenna Hall.

/HolyTrinity

CatholicChurch

www.trinity.org

@HolyTrinityDC

MAIN CHURCH

36th Street, between

N and O Streets, NW

Washington, DC 20007

PARISH CENTER

3513 N Street, NW

Washington, DC 20007

202-337-2840

Phone: 202-337-2840 Fax: 202-337-9048

Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30am-7:30pm; Fri: 8:30am-

4:30pm; Sat & Sun: No receptionist on duty, but the

parish center is accessible during mass times.

Emergencies Only: 202-903-2817

JESUIT STAFF & PARISH DEPTS.

Pastor Kevin Gillespie, S.J. 202-903-2800

kgillespie@ trinity.org

Associate Pastor William Ryan, S.J. 202-903-2831

wryan@ trinity.org

Associate Pastor Paul Campbell, S.J. 202-903-2832

pcampbell@ trinity.org

Associate Pastor William Kelley, S.J. 202-903-2833

wkelley@ trinity.org

Executive Asst./ Parish Life

Lisa Dittmeier 202-337-2801

ldittmeier@ trinity.org

Communications Karelia Pallan 202-337-2837

kpallan@ trinity.org

Facilities Tass McCarthy 202-337-2813

tmccarthy@ trinity.org

Faith Formation/ Religious Educ.

Judith Brusseau 202-903-2807

jbrusseau@ trinity.org

Finance Chris Kehoe 202-903-2811

ckehoe@ trinity.org

HT School Principal

Charlie Hennessy 202-337-2339

principal@ htsdc.org

Human Resources

Angela Grady 202-903-2803

agrady@ trinity.org

Ignatian Spirituality

Martina O’Shea 202-903-2810

moshea@ trinity.org

Music Ministry Kathleen DeJardin 202-903-2805

kdejardin@ trinity.org

Parish Assess. & Renewal

Sara DeCarlo 202-337-2840

sdecarlo@ trinity.org

Social Justice Kate Tromble 202-903-2809

ktromble@ trinity.org

Worship & Liturgy

David Pennington 202-903-2804

dpennington@ trinity.org

Youth Ministry Sara Seligmann 202-903-2814

sseligmann@ trinity.org

Holy Trinity is a Catholic parish sponsored by the

Society of Jesus. We share the Society's mission to

serve the faith and to promote justice. As disciples of

Christ, we seek to be transformed by the Holy Spirit

through our celebration of Eucharist and our

practice of Ignatian spirituality into a welcoming and

prayerful community that shares God's life and love

with each other and the world.

MISSION STATEMENT

PARISH CENTER

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What a difference “falling back” an hour makes! The shorter days and the longer nights combined with the crisp air and falling leaves prove that November is really here.

Despite the warm and sunny days we have recently enjoyed, can you believe that we are closer to winter than to autumn? And the stores stocked with their commercial displays remind us that Christmas is just around the corner.

Our Garden Club made their last gig of digging into the soil as they planted a host of tulip and daffodil bulbs. I am grateful to the generous way in which they tended our parish’s seven gardens throughout the spring, during the summer and into the autumn. How consoling it is to know that the plantings done in the chilly airs of November’s darkening shadows will burst forth in next March’s vernal brightness.

Meanwhile, there are the area sports fans who may find themselves anxious about the Redskins, disenchanted by the Wizards or excited about the Caps. They nevertheless can look forward to the springing up of the tulips at a time when the Nationals will be engaged in spring training preparing for what promises to be another successful baseball season. Now that the Chicago Cubs’ Curse of the Billy Goat has been lifted, isn’t it about time that a Washington team wins the World Series?

The movements of this November have been distinctive with the end of a presidential campaign. This column is going to press before the outcome has been decided, but like many Americans, I am concerned by the divisive rhetoric and polarized political camps.

I find solace in knowing that our nation’s annual celebration of Thanksgiving is soon approaching, just 11 days from this Sunday. In anticipation of this important day, instituted by Abraham Lincoln in the midst of our nation’s Civil War, I believe that it is helpful to think positively and express gratitude for all the good there is about our nation and the American people.

Certainly when I consider the parishioners of Holy Trinity, positive thoughts flow easily and gratefulness gushes forth. This Sunday, I will present the pastor’s annual “Sermon on the Amount,” which I see first and foremost as an opportunity to express my gratitude to you and to every parishioner for your generous spirit and faith-filled journey. Thank you. Your contribution to the Parish Pledge will serve to sustain our many important pastoral programs.

Like our dedicated gardeners, you are planting the bulbs and seeds for a bright future.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

President Kirk Willison ppcpresident@ trinity.org

Vice President Cecilia Boudreau parishcouncil@ trinity.org

From the Pastor’s Desk

Please email proposed updates for the website or bulletin to the

parish staff member responsible for overseeing the activity (see

page 2 sidebar) by 2pm Thursday, 8 days before the targeted

weekend. Please note that the bulletin is published online, so

information you submit may be available online.

Questions? communications@trinity.org

To add a name to these prayer lists, contact Lisa

Dittmeier at: ldittmeier@trinity.org. You must be an

immediate relative of the one to be remembered, or

have express permission in order to add a name to

these lists. The names on this prayer list will be

mentioned aloud at Sunday Mass during the General

Intercessions and will be published in the parish

eLetter and bulletin.

We also invite parishioners to write the name of

deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead which is

kept in the back of the chapel. The parish community

remembers these persons each time we gather for

Eucharist.

NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION

Mass Schedule (Check bulletin or website for Holy Days)

Weekdays: 7am, 8am & 5:30pm in the Chapel (on N St.)

Note: Chapel is open on weekdays between Masses.

Saturday: 8am — Chapel; 5:30 pm Vigil — Church

Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:30am, 1:15pm & 5:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Every Saturday from 4:30pm—5:15pm or by appointment

Sacrament of the Sick

Communal anointing is celebrated on the first Wednesday of the month at

7pm in the St. Ignatius Chapel. Call the Parish to request the

sacrament at home or in the hospital.

Baptisms and Weddings:

To schedule a Baptism or Wedding, contact Helene Flanagan,

202-903-2806 or hflanagan@trinity.org

To register for the preparation process, see next item.

Sacramental Preparation:

Persons desiring to receive certain sacraments at Holy Trinity need

to be registered parishioners and are expected to participate in a

preparation program. For more information or to register, contact

the appropriate staff person:

Infant Baptism: readmin@trinity.org, 202-903-2808

First Reconciliation: Judith Brusseau, 202-903-2807

First Eucharist: Judith Brusseau, 202-903-2807

Marriage Preparation: readmin@trinity.org, 202-903-2808

Adult Initiation (RCIA): Anne Koester, 202-337-2840 x128

Children’s Initiation (RCIA): Judith Brusseau, 202-903-2807

Adult Confirmation: Judith Brusseau, 202-903-2807

Youth Confirmation: Sara Seligmann, 202-903-2814

PRAYER REQUESTS

Daily Mass Intentions SACRAMENTS

BULLETIN NOTICES & WEBSITE UPDATES

Pray for those married:

Allison Munoz & Anand Sudhakar; Monica Kohli &

Joshua Riley

Pray for those who are sick:

Sheila Smith

Pray for those who are dead:

Jim Thompson

PARKING

Limited on-street parking is available. On most Sundays, free

parking is also available at the following Georgetown University

parking lots — underground parking garage off Canal Road en-

trance; surface lot at the end of the Canal Road entrance; and the

parking structure under the Leavey Student Center (university

section only). Parking is also available at Georgetown Visitation,

off 35th Street at Volta, on most Sundays. Handicapped parking is

at the corner of 36th & O St. NW.

Welcome to Holy Trinity! We invite you to join our parish. You

may register at www.trinity.org. Parishioner registration forms

can be found under the Participate tab. Questions about

registering can be directed to registration@trinity.org.

New parishioner orientations are held several times throughout

the year. See the bulletin, eLetter and website for an

announcement of dates/times.

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The parish community prays for all of the dead every day

at Mass. However, we encourage parishioners to mention

specific persons by name during the General

Intercessions when invited to do so by the presider.

Parishioners may also request that a specific person be

remembered by name at a particular weekday Mass by

calling or visiting the receptionist’s desk in the Parish

Center during normal office hours.

Names must be submitted one week in advance. Persons

to be so remembered at weekday Masses this week are:

Monday 7:00am Giles Weyland-Smith+

8:00am John Warren Murphy+

Nancy P. Murphy+

5:30pm Margaret Sammon+

Tuesday 7:00am

8:00am Leandro Cortes+

5:30pm Donald Gibbons+

Wednesday 7:00am

8:00am Richard Sweeney+

5:30pm Larry Packett+

Thursday 7:00am

8:00am Patricia Schuster+

5:30pm Pat Kraemer+

Friday 7:00am

8:00am Violeta Delgado Moya

5:30pm Rosemary Cummings

Saturday 8:00am Denis & Ellen Moriarty+

Week of November 14-19, 2016

Prayer After the Election Copyright © 2016, Education for Justice, a project of Center of

Concern. Used with permission.

Lord, as we end the election cycle

and look ahead to a new administration,

we pray for healing and wholeness for our nation.

Our bonds of community must be repaired and restored.

Our willingness to listen to one another must be strengthened.

Our respect for every member of our society must be revived.

We pray for healing and wholeness in our nation.

Guide us to move beyond divisive language,

guide us to move beyond angry rhetoric,

guide us to move beyond harsh judgments.

We pray for healing and wholeness in our nation.

Let us reject all forms violence,

let us learn to forgive and reconcile.

Let us model inclusiveness and welcome to all.

We pray for healing and wholeness in our nation.

May we move forward with hope,

may we move forward with faith,

may we move forward with compassion and love.

As we end the election cycle

and look ahead to a new administration,

we pray for healing and wholeness for our nation.

We pray to be a part of repairing and restoring the bonds of community.

We pray to be willing to listen to one another.

We pray that we may respect every member of our society.

Lord, hear our prayers. Amen.

– Jane Deren, Ph.D.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

Funeral Planning Workshop Parish staff will lead a workshop on the preparation of funerals on Sunday, November 13 from 3:30-5pm in McKenna Hall. Staff will provide guidance about how to prepare funerals in advance by exploring the essential elements of Catholic funeral rites. It will also look at the options one has in terms of readings, music, and liturgical ministers.

Thanksgiving Day Mass The Eucharist will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at 10am. Consider beginning your Thanksgiving Day by giving thanks at the table of the Eucharist. Please note, there will be no other Masses on November 24.

WORSHIP

20th Anniversary SOME Gala

November 19 at the National Building Museum. Cocktails begin at 6:00pm. For more

information, contact Gala Chairs (and Holy Trinity Parishioners) Allison & Matt Shay at shaym@nrf.com.

An Advent Day of Guided Prayer and Reflection for Seniors Holy Trinity Seniors Group & Ignatian Retreat Team invite Holy Trinity Seniors to an Advent Day of Guided Prayer and Reflection on Tuesday, November 29 from

10am-3pm in Potomac, MD. Space is limited to 25. The day will include two presentations with Barbara Bordelon and Bill Plunkert, individual quiet reflection, social time and praying as a community. Drinks, snack and lunch will be provided. There is no charge to attend. A donation in support of the Holy Trinity Ignatian Retreat Team is

appreciated but not required. RSVP by November 27 to Susan Dunn at susansdunn@aol.com.

Praying with the Ladies of the Ignatian Spirituality Project Please join us on Wednesday, November 30 from 6:00-8:30pm in McKenna Hall for what has become a tradition at Holy Trinity: share a simple

meal of homemade chicken soup with women who are in recovery from homelessness and addictions. Women who participate in the Ignatian Spirituality Retreats will guide us as we pray together.

Thanksgiving Meals Donations This weekend bags and shopping lists will be available in the back of church to assist our friends at the Father McKenna Center, Hope and a Home, and Bread for the City provide Thanksgiving meals to those who would not otherwise be able to have one. Please return your food donations at the 5:30pm mass on Saturday, November 19 or before 1pm on Sunday, November 20.

Those who attend the 5:30pm Sunday mass or who would prefer an alternative way to participate, may place a check in the collection baskets with “Turkey Drive” in the memo. A gift of $40 will provide a full dinner for a family, but any amount is appreciated. For further information, please contact Beth and Madison Gray at bethcgray@gmail.com or 703-517-3007.

In Search of Real Estate Broker

Holy Trinity's Parish Finance Council, in collaboration

with Father Kevin Gillespie, has decided to sell the

former Convent located at 1417 36th Street. The Council

is seeking a licensed real estate broker with a knowledge

of Georgetown real estate properties. Please submit the

proposal to Fr. Gillespie, in care of Lisa Dittmeier at

ldittmeier@trinity.org.

Proposals must be submitted by close of business

on Friday, November 18.

New Book Alert! The Book Discussion Group begins a new book, “Resurrection: The Origin & Goal of Christian Life, on November 16 at 7:15pm in McKenna Hall.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL

FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PARISH LIFE

Youth Mass (7th-12th Grades) Join us Wednesday, November 16 in the Lower School Big Room at 6pm for Youth Mass. This is an opportunity to celebrate together in a small, intimate, youth-oriented liturgy. We will sit around a table and break bread together as the first disciples of Jesus did with him. After mass we get to know each other and share a meal together.

Parish Connections Gatherings

Please join Father Campbell on Saturday, November 19 in NW DC for wine and hors d'oeuvres (adults only) or join Father Gillespie on Sunday, December 11 in Arlington for coffee and holiday cookies. This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with other parishioners in a casual setting. Email Annette Hennessey at annettehennessey@yahoo.com for more information. Space is limited. Register at http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C094AA4AB2DAB9-parish

Parish Council Update Holy Trinity’s Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) met in October to review high-priority goals of its standing committees and discuss the creation of a new Parish mission statement that will speak to the parish’s aspirations in a concise and memorable way. Among the committee goals endorsed by the Council for the 2016-17 year are to: Bring new parishioners into liturgical ministry (Worship); Create “ambassadors” to welcome new parishioners (Parish Life); Establish a data development program that provides for a common system for the collection and use of parishioner information (Finance); Develop a calendar of Adult Faith Formation events stretching into 2018 (Education); and Foster better communications and working relationships among all of the various Social Justice ministries (Social Justice).

All parishioners are welcome to attend the Council meeting on Wednesday, November 16 from 7-9:00 pm in McKenna Hall. The Council will host a Parish Leadership Night to finalize a Parish mission statement to discuss how the mission statement will be reflected in the parish as a whole and in its ministries, and to share work done to date on the parish organizational structure and ministry goals. Please direct any questions to parishcouncil@trinity.org.

Christ Child Society Founded over 125 years ago, the Christ Child Society is a nonprofit Catholic organization with the mission to benefit Washington area at-risk youth from infancy through high school.

Learn more about the Kennedy Guild on Sunday November 13 after the 9am and 11:30am Masses in McKenna Hall. For information, contact Jane Tingley jeting9093@aol.com or Jill Casasola jillcasasola@mac.com.

Mark Your Calendars!

November 13 - Raising Faith-Filled Kids presents Keeping Kids Safe: The Archdiocese’s and Parish’s Response at 10:10am, in Trinity Hall. This is the first of a two-part series in a conversation about keeping our children and youth safe. Part two, Social Media & Keeping Our Youth Safe, is scheduled for November 20.

November 20 - Deepening Our Understanding of Islam Series presents A History from Mecca to America at 3:30pm in McKenna Hall.

Holy Trinity School Open House Interested in learning about Holy Trinity School? Join us for an Open House for grades PreK-4th on November 15 at 9am. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the Principal, meet current parents and students and take a campus tour. HTS is a Catholic, elementary school (Pre-Kindergarten-8th grade) committed to the Jesuit traditions of educational excellence, the service of faith, and the promotion of justice. For more information, please visit www.htsdc.org/admissions.

First Reconciliation 120 parish children will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Saturday, November 19 and on December 3. Each service begins at 9:30am. Parking is available at Visitation.

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join us for coffee & fellowship every Sunday after the 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM Masses in McKenna Hall

for texts of daily readings: www.usccb.org/bible/readings and for audio recordings of daily readings: www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm

for the most complete listing of parish events with event descriptions and contact information: www.trinity.org/calendar

background color of date indicates the liturgical color for that day for information concerning liturgical colors: http://www.bostoncatholic.org/Being-Catholic/Content.aspx?id=11372

Sunday, November 13, 2016

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Malachi3:19-20a/2 Thessalonians 3:7-12/Luke 21:5-19

10:10 AM

11:30 AM

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

7:15 PM

8:15 PM

Raising Faith Filled Kids

Trinity Hall

Christ Child Society- Kennedy Guild Meeting

Parish Center Library

Funeral Planning Workshop

McKenna Hall

Young Adult Community Steering Committee Meeting

Neale Room

Young Adult Community Mass

Saint Ignatius Chapel

Young Adult Community YACsgiving

McKenna Hall

Monday, November 14, 2016

MONDAY OF THE 33RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Revelation 1:1-4, 2:1-5/Luke 18:35-43

7:00 PM

7:30 PM

Job Seekers Support Group Workshop: Interviewing

Georgetown Neighborhood Library/R Street & Wisconsin Ave., NW

Separated, Widowed & Divorced Group

Neale Room

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

TUESDAY OF THE 33RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22/Lue 19:1-10

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

Social Justice Book Club

Parish Center Library

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Faber Room

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

WEDNESDAY OF THE 33RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Revelation 4:1-11/Luke 19:11-28

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

7:15 PM

Youth Mass

Lower School Big Room

Maria Madre Committee Meeting

Neale Room

Parish Council Meeting

McKenna Hall

Book Discussion Group

McKenna Hall

Thursday, November 17, 2016

MEMORIAL OF SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY

Revelation 5:1-10/Luke 19:41-44

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

Christian Meditation Group

Saint Ignatius Chapel

Iconography Guild

Parish Center Library

Job Seekers Support Group

Georgetown Neighborhood Library/R Street & Wisconsin Ave NW

Young Adult Community Faith Sharing Group

Saint Ignatius Chapel

Friday, November 18, 2016

FRIDAY OF THE 33RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Revelation 10:8-11/Luke 19:45-48

7:00 PM Vespers to Honor Saint Cecilia

Saint Ignatius Chapel

Saturday, November 19, 2016

SATURDAY OF THE 33RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Revelation 11:4-12/Luke 20:27-40

7:30 AM

8:30 AM

4:30 PM

Zen Meditation

Parish Center Upper Room / rdrueker@aol.com

Holy Trinity Seminar Series

Faber Series

Shepherd’s Flock Mass

Saint Ignatius Chapel

Sunday, November 20, 2016

THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

2 Samuel 5:1-3/Colossians 1:12-20/Luke 23:35-43 10:10 AM

3:30 PM

5:00 PM

Raising Faith Filled Kids: Social Media & Keeping Kids Safe

Trinity Hall

History from Mecca to America with Imam Hendi

McKenna Hall

Trinity Adult Community Gathering

McKenna Hall

at all Masses monthly non-perishable food drive for McKenna Center

Thanksgiving Shopping Lists & Bags Available