Welcome to Our Parish

7321 East State Road 67 · Bryant, IN 47326-9636

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Served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood

Parish Pastor: Father Kenneth G. Alt, C.PP.S—altkg5178@gmail.com

Parish Secretary: Betsy Minnich—secretary@htcc1861.com

Bookkeeper: Bev Westgerdes

Religious Education: Linda Wellman, Director; Lori Jutte, Assistant Director

Choir Director: Agnes Schoch Organist: Katie Hamberg, Maria Knapschaefer, Leah Muhlenkamp & Tim Muhlenkamp

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Mass Schedule: Weekend Masses Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 7:30am, 9:30am Daily Masses Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 7:30am Wednesday 7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, 8:00am-9:00am

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Confessions: Saturday (After Morning Mass & Evening Mass) Anytime by Request

Baptism: Will be set up on an individual basis

Marriage: Please contact Father at least 6 months prior to intended date of wedding

Parish Council Members: Kent Muhlenkamp (President), Larry Alig, Scott Bruggeman, Crystal Fullenkamp, Brian Link, Laurie Muhlenkamp, Leon Muhlenkamp & Kristin Westgerdes

Bulletin: Please submit items for the bulletin to the

Parish Office in writing/email by Sunday evening

Missions: On the 1st Sunday of each month, a 2nd

collection is taken up to support needs of the South American Missions in Peru served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood

Telephone: 260-997-6450 Website: www.churchofthemostholytrinity.com

CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 2 TRIN ITY, INDIANA

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Saturday December 21 7:30 pm Luella Reinhart Sunday December 22 7:30 am Living & Deceased of the Collins/Muhlenkamp Families 9:30 am Living & Deceased of the Parish Monday December 23 Late Advent Weekday 7:30 am Jim Reinhart

SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Tuesday December 24 Christmas Eve Masses 4:30 pm For the People of the Parish 10:30 pm For the People of the Parish Wednesday December 25 Christmas Day Mass 8:30 am For the People of the Parish Thursday December 26 St. Stephen, The First Martyr 7:30 am Doris Reinhart Friday December 27 St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 7:30 am Todd Homan Saturday December 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 7:30 am Marcel Welling

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH 7:30 pm Marvin Koenig (Birthday) Sunday December 29 7:30 am Jerome Wellman 9:30 am Living & Deceased of the Parish

MASS SCHEDULE

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH TODAY 9:30 am RELIGION CLASSES CANCELLED (Pre-K/Kindergarten)

10:30 pm Practice for Christmas Mass for participating students (directly after 9:30 Mass)

10:30 am RELIGION CLASSES CANCELLED (Grades 1-8)

6:30-7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Offered

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Monday 5:30 pm Children’s Christmas Choi Practice (in church)

6:30 pm Adult Christmas Choir Practice (in church)

Tuesday 4:30 pm CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS

10:30 pm CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS

Wednesday 8:30 am CHRISTMAS DAY MASS

Thursday 8-9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration

Friday

Saturday 8:15 am/pm Confessions

Sunday 9:30 am RELIGION CLASSES CANCELLED (Pre-K/Kindergarten)

10:30 am RELIGION CLASSES CANCELLED (Grades 1-8)

1 DECEMBER 2019 SUNDAY TOTAL …… $ 3,377.00 Envelopes …… $ 2,965.00 Loose …… $ 412.00 Envelope Avg.(38) …… $ 78.03 Overall Avg. (160) …… $ 21.11 OTHER Candles …… $ 55.00 Hall Rental …… $ 225.00 South Am. Mission …… $ 359.90 Thanksgiving …… $ 682.00 Christmas Flowers …… $ 40.00 Christmas Offer. …… $ 50.00 Recom. Weekly Contribution is $30.00

PARISH SUPPORT

CHRISTMAS EVE/CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 24-25 Dec. 4:30 PM 10:30 PM 8:30 AM

Servers Assigned Mitchell, Carter & Clark Wellman Eric Schwieterman/Gavin Muhlenkamp/Ryan Wellman

Lectors Assigned Angela Reinhart Karen Schwieterman

Distribs. Adam Westgerdes/Linda Wellman/Tracy Fifer Greg Westgerdes/Marg Reier/Marie Bruggeman Doris Muhlenkamp/Gene Schmit/Dylan Rose

Ushers Assigned Roger Muhlenkamp/Ken Homan Carl Muhlenkamp/Kyle Dirksen

Gifts Assigned Steve Reier Family Kyle Dirksen Family

Rosary Assigned Zach Chenoweth Family

UP & COMING 31 December (Tuesday) VIGIL MASS of SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIG.)—7:30pm 1 January (Wednesday) MASS of SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIG.)—8:30am

28-29 Dec. 7:30 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM

Servers Ava & Stetson Fullenkamp Paityn & Logan Wendel Braylon, Alayna & Layla Dawson

Lectors Crystal Fullenkamp Matt Minnich Tom Dawson

Distributors Betty Muhlenkamp Lenny Muhlenkamp/Dale Evers/Abby Fullenkamp

Ushers Bill Schindler/Ken Reinhart Steve Fullenkamp/Jay Muhlenkamp Dale Evers/Joe Muhlenkamp

Gifts Brian Link Family

Rosary Lenny Muhlenkamp Family

Classes Resume: Pre K/K—1/5/2020 Gr. 1-8—1/5/2020 Gr. 9-12—1/8/2020

ANNOUNCEMENTS

22 DECEMBER 2019 3 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The Musings of Our Pastor

It is already time to light the 4th candle on the Advent Wreath, which might be adorning your family meal table, especially in an effort to integrate faith and religious prac-tices more fully into one's home and family life. If you have been digesting this column each of the previous weeks of Advent, you are aware that I have suggested giving each of the Advent candles a label or title for the purpose of giv-ing our reflection and prayer a specific focus as we journey through Advent to the celebration of Christmas it-self. "Welcoming Presence" is an apt description or title, which we might affix to the last candle of the Advent Wreath, especially as we eagerly await the joyous celebra-tion of the Birth of Christ in a few days. "Welcoming Presence" is a concept that beckons us to ponder carefully just how we are approaching this most sacred and glorious Feast of the Incarnation, the mystery of "God-with-us" in the flesh of our own human nature. Take "Christ" out of Christmas, and it becomes pretty mud-dled as to what is really being celebrated on December 25th! It is a religious celebration of faith shared with tidings of great joy by Christians throughout the world. How dis-maying it is, though, to see how all of the worldly, material-istic, commercial or secular vibes regarding Christmas may so distract even faithful Christians that they may actu-ally fail to welcome the "Presence of Jesus" among us with suitable prayerfulness, with suitable loving devotion, with suitable joy at Christmas! On that "Most Holy Night", the Bible tells of angels and shepherds, who greeted the "Presence of Jesus" lying in the manger of Bethlehem with awe and wonder, with jubilation, and with a humble sense of "welcome". Of course, this "welcoming" spirit toward the "Presence of Jesus" with and among us is not just a funda-mental ingredient of faith to be at work in our lives at Christmas, it ought to be characteristic of our faith and de-votion for Christ at all times. Unfortunately, that is not al-ways the case! You might light the 4th candle on your Ad-vent Wreath and share this brief prayer before enjoying your family meal together. (Leader): O Jesus, Emmanuel, you are "God-with-us", the eternal fountain of wisdom, love and life for all humani-ty. (All): We choose to open the doors of hearts and our homes to welcome your saving presence with eager-ness and with joy. (Leader): O Jesus, Emmanuel, "God-with-us", you seek to bring healing, peace and hope to our world darkened by sin and hurt. (All): We choose to open ourselves to your loving presence each day, and to spread your peace by the love and respect we show to others. (All): Our Father May you and your families have a most Blessed Christ-mas, as well as a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year. You are in my prayers often. God bless you. —Fr. Ken

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Zach Fullenkamp, who

were married this weekend.

IN OUR PRAYERS The condolences of Holy Trinity Parish are extended to the family of Bob Schmit in light of his recent death. May he look upon the face of Christ and enjoy the gift of Eternal Peace in Heaven. May his spirit of humble and generous

service be an inspiration to youth and adults alike.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Joseph Michael Bruggeman, son of Scott and Whitney, baptized here on December 6th.

FINAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE ******************************************************

MONDAY—December 23 (both practices held in church)

Children’s Choir Practice—5:30-6:30pm Adult Choir Practice—6:30-7:30pm

SNOW REMOVAL SIGN-UP Friday, December 20-Thrusday, December 26:

Dennis Chenoweth Family Friday, December 27-Thursday, January 2:

Leon Muhlenkamp Family Friday, January 3-Thursday, January 9:

Kerry Muhlenkamp/Vern Muhlenkamp Families

Dec 31/Jan 1 Tuesday--7:30 PM Wednesday--8:30 AM

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Servers Damon & Duston Muhlenkamp Ed Muhlenkamp/Kelsey Braun/Grant Wendel

Lectors Sara Muhlenkamp Mark Valentine

Distributors Jane Martin Agnes Schoch

Ushers Ed Laux/Dennis Muhlenkamp Will Shirk/Ron Rosenbeck

Gifts

Rosary Luke Muhlenkamp Family

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Tuesday, December 24—Morning Mass is cancelled

SCHEDULE for UPCOMING SPECIAL MASSES

Tuesday, December 24:

4:30pm—Christmas Eve Mass (Grade School participation) 10:30pm—Christmas Eve Mass Wednesday, December 25:

8:30am—Christmas Day Mass Tuesday, December 31:

7:30pm—Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) Wednesday, January 1:

8:30am—Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)

REMINDER: Year-end contributions to Holy Trinity Parish, which people intend to claim for tax purposes in 2019, must

be received no later than December 31, 2019.

Oh Come, let us

Adore Him