PARISH ADMINISTRATION Spanish Speaking Ministry, *Fr. Luis Pulido Parish Bookkeeper, *Tara Dahill Program Manager, *Colleen Glazer Parish Secretary, *Catherine Jestice Parish Plant Manager, *Victor Zambrano PASTOR’S ADVISORY COUNCILS Finance Council, Steve Bujno Lay Trustees, Norma Ytuarte, Sheila Mullan WORSHIP Acolytes, Kevin McKenna Devotions, Private, Adoration / Daily Evening Rosary, Ellen Valko Legion of Mary, Blanca Bulit Sagrado Corazon, Yolanda Pardo Lectors, Stephanie Miller Floral Decorations, Mia Kravitz 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,* Francisco Fernandez 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), *Gary Cushing Religious Education,*Colleen Glazer OUTREACH Blood Drive, Catherine Jestice Breakfast Line, *Colleen Glazer Food Pantry, Colleen Glazer Guest Clergy Hospitality,*Msgr. Sandi 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: Lois Mazzitelli, Kate Concannon, John Muratori, Anthony DeFrancesco, Regina & Joe Rywelski, Steve Manfredo, Ralph Asher, Jorge de Armas, Jr., Marie DeTullio, John Melaney, Pat Stinchi, Dianne Mastrorocco, Alice Mayer, Graziella Piciulo, Kelsey Kruse, Shannyn Craig, Jonathan Sloan, Karen Murphy, Kit Gill, Anne Lia, Brennan Strovink, Maria Alvarado, Edouard Tiger, Edward Haggerty, Francisco Marcus, Jr., Matthew Escobar, Keira Maloney, Ellen Blackwood, Antoinette Durso, James Leung, Arsemic Bakaev, Ilia Koguashvide, Joaquin Caracciolli, Marion Cantone, Fern Brown, Thomas Whelihan , Charles DiSalvo, Michelle Strah, John Levonic 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 18,2016 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 Catechetical Sunday Blessing of Catechists – Church – 9:30 Mass Religious Ed. – Pre-K-Grade 5 – Center – 10:30 AM MONDAY DA Meeting – Rectory – 12:30 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Religious Ed.– Grades 6 & up–Center – 6:00-7:15PM NA Meeting – Center – 7:30 PM Legion of Mary – Rectory– 7:30 PM Baptism Class – Rectory – 7:30 PM TUESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM SCA Meeting – Rectory – 6:15 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 – 7:30 PM THURSDAY Al Anon Meeting – Rectory – 12:15 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NO Girl Scouts Cub Scout & Boy Scout Troop 1 – Center – 7:00 PM AA Men’s Meeting – Rectory – 7:00 PM FRIDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM AA Women’s Meeting – Rectory – 8:15 PM SATURDAY Eucharistic Adoration – Church – following 5:30 Mass * * * * * * * *

YOUR DONATIONS

Last week’s collection: $3,227.00 THANK YOU!

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY 9/17 5:30 Maria Ghigini SUNDAY 9/18 7:30 Christina Jang (living) 9:30 William McElhenny 11:15 HT Parishioners 12:30 Renée Elizabeth Kaplan & Marina & Angel Suárez Fernández 5:30 Felix Benjamin MONDAY 9/19 Januarius, bp. 9:00 Rafaele Rispoli 5:30 Madre Zilda Vasconcelos TUESDAY 9/20 Andrew Kim Kaegon & comps, martyrs 9:00 Patricia Vincent 5:30 Julia & Josef Sobilo WEDNESDAY 9/21 Matthew, apostle 9:00 George Swan 5:30 Vincenzo Aiello THURSDAY 9/22 9:00 Priests Who have Served at Holy Trinity 5:30 Emilio Cardens 7:00 Elderly of the Parish FRIDAY 9/23 Pius of Pietrelcina, priest 9:00 Petronilla Rispoli 5:30 Deceased of the Parish SATURDAY 9/24 9:00 Families of the Parish

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Capital Campaign Begins Soon!! Bob Murphy and the parish Capital Campaign Committee meets Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM, in the rectory parlor, to discuss overall strategies for the stabilization of the temperature in our church year-round and suitable fundraising efforts. It’s all part of the continuing effort to take care of “the treasure” that is our magnificent, basilica-like church. * * * * * * * *

CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA) The Road to Becoming a Catholic

Do you know someone who considers the Christian faith important, someone attends church regularly, but who has never been baptized? Maybe this someone was

baptized in another Christian tradition and wishes to become a Catholic … possibly yourself… The RCIA is also for those interested in Adult Faith Formation – people who have come to a point in their faith journey that they are ready to explore more of what their faith is about. Contact Gary Cushing at 212-787-0634. This year’s ses-sions resume this week, Wed., Sept. 21st , 7:30 PM. * * * * * * * *

Ascension Homeless Shelter – 2016-17 Ascension Church, 221 W. 107 St. in a combined ministry with Holy Trinity Church, has begun the new season for the Saturday Night Homeless Shelter, an important Outreach Program which we have supported for many years. For more information and to sign up, contact Robin Klueber at rklueber@ascensionchurchnyc.org.

Divine Murmurs Many Minds, Many Sources; Same God

Pray to God at the beginning of all your work that you may bring them all to a good ending. Xenophon * * * * * * * *

Formal Blessings Sep. 18th All of our CATECHISTS will be blessed at TODAY’S 9:30 Mass. Sep. 25th All of our LITURGICAL MINISTERS (Acolytes, Eucharistic Ministers, Cantors, Sacristans, etc.) will be blessed at EACH MASS. We do this at the beginning of the Parish Year to help everyone understand that there are many parts to the Body of Christ and each has his/her responsibilities. We bless them in God’s name and yours, and so glorify our God. * * * * * * * *

Your Child Can Serve Us! ACOLYTE TRAINING

Monsignor, accompanied by Kevin McKenna, Acolyte Chair, will soon begin training new Acolytes (Altar Servers) to serve the People of God at the Sunday Eucharist. This ministry is an adult responsibility we share with our boys and girls. If you think your child (GRADE 5 THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL) would be interested in becoming an Acolyte and serving the Sunday mass your family attends, please call Colleen at the rectory (212) 787-0634. Three rehearsals in the church are required:

11:30 AM SATURDAYS OR 4:00 PM SUNDAYS Oct 8th & 9th, Oct 15th & 16th, Oct 22nd & 23rd

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Third Annual Blessing of Pets

In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, we will once again meet on the steps of the church to bless animals of “all denominations” from 2:00-2:20 PM on Sunday October 2nd. This Gathering of the Creatures’ Choir is an exciting way of seeing and appreciating God’s many blessings. Please make sure each pet is leashed, caged or boxed so we will not have a “run-away” celebration. You don’t have to own a pet to enjoy this blessing; anyone may attend. Please tell your friends … especially the children. * * * * * * * * The Holy Trinity Contemporary Ensemble

Our Contemporary Choir, which sings and plays at Holy Trinity’s Sunday 5:30 Mass, is looking for NEW MEMBERS. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the Rectory or speak with one of the members at the end of Mass. The Choir has long been part of the attraction of many of the younger parishioners to the 5:30 Mass.

Sophia, ChurchMouse

Did you hear that our Schola Cantorum sang at the Church of the Holy Family at the Prayer Service on the Occasion of the Opening of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Among the guests were: the host, His Excellency Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the President of the 70th Session of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft, and the President- 71st Session, Ambassador Peter Thomson, many Permanent Representatives (Ambassadors), heads of UN agencies and other members of the UN community. Congratulations to our own Dr. Andrew Yeargin and the Schola members for their splendid performance. How fortunate we are!

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+ Funeral Mass – Iris Okun +

A funeral Mass for long-time parishioner Iris Okun will be celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Leonard at 11:30 AM on Thursday, September 22nd. Many will remember that Iris was one of the first Lectors to be installed at Holy Trinity, and was in charge of the Lectors for several years. Before declining health left her homebound, Iris was very active in Holy Trinity and community affairs. A retired music teacher, she worked with the children’s music in our Religious Education program. Iris passed away at age 90. Parishioners are encouraged to come to the Mass of Christian Burial to honor her. A brief reception will follow in the Murphy Center.

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Collections at Holy Trinity Please note: The Archdiocese has requested a change of dates for some collections, which may not be reflected in the printed donation envelopes. The St. Joseph Seminary Collection is now scheduled for Oct. 2nd. The Holy Trinity Special Liturgical Music Collection is now scheduled for Oct. 16th. Thank you for your cooperation.

* * * * * * * PARISH PAY & HOLY TRINITY

We remind you about Parish Pay, our secure, automated giving system. Your contributions support Holy Trinity regularly, without interruption. Many parishioners are using this method and have found it a very handy way to ensure their weekly or monthly donations. One can, of course, adjust amounts at any time. Go to: www.parishpay.com

No pueden servir a Dios y al dinero!

Los cristianos tenemos que plantearnos el papel del

dinero en nuestra vida. Hay algunos que lo satanizan, otros lo divinizan, pero creo que la cosa no está en lo uno o en lo otro. Hay que poner el dinero donde debe estar; puede que lo necesitemos en muchos sitios y aspectos de nuestra vida, pero donde seguro que nunca tiene que estar el dinero es en el interior del corazón.

Todo cuanto poseemos y las personas que tenemos a nuestro alrededor es propiedad de Dios. Perder de vista al único dueño nos hace caer en estados depresivos cuando llegan los duros momentos de la muerte de nuestros seres queridos. ¿Para qué Dios nos presta a estar personas? Para que juntos podamos hacer nuestro camino hacia Él. De ahí que la familia verdadera de Jesús no es según la carne y la sangre sino desde el Espíritu de Dios. Ver a los demás y lo que poseemos como préstamos de Dios es dejar que sea Él quien nos haga comprender las relaciones humanas a los niveles más profundos. Con dinero podemos hacer mucho bien o mucho mal, depende el uso que le demos; pero también es cierto que el preciado metal puede meterse en nuestro corazón haciéndonos creer que es lo más importante en la vida. Cuando esto sucede en una persona no significa que tenga dinero, sino que el dinero es quien le tiene bien atrapado.

Somos administradores de la riqueza que Dios ha puesto en nuestras manos. Cuantas personas derrochan grandes cantidades de dinero en mil tonterías cuando a su alrededor hay tanta necesidad en tantos seres humanos. Llega la Navidad y no sabemos qué comprar a los nuestros porque "tienen de todo"; mientras millones de personas pasan las necesidades más básicas para una vida digna. ¿Qué haces tú realmente por los más pobres y necesitados que existen en tu entorno? Buzoncatolico.es

* * * * * * * * * Wethersfield Lecture Series - 2016

Fr. Joseph Koterski, Fordham Professor and Holy Trinity Weekend Associate priest, will present the next six-part lecture series for the Wethersfield Institute, Tuesdays, beginning 9/27, 6:30-7:30 PM, followed by Q & A. $60 series, $15 per lecture, at the Roosevelt Hotel, 45 E. 45th St. Fr. Koterski will address the issue of “Natural Law.” www.wethersfieldgarden.org or pick up a flyer.