Christ is Risen!Christ is Risen!Christ is Risen!Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!Truly He is Risen!Truly He is Risen!Truly He is Risen!

On behalf of the parish staff and myself, I want to extend to you and your families wishes for a

Blessed Easter season.

May Christ who conquered sin and death fill your hearts with joy and peace. God bless you.

Fr. Dennis

Pastor

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Diocesan Service Appeal

“For everything is from you and what we give is what we have from you”

The DSA provides the Diocese with much needed support for vocations and assisting refugees and families in crisis. It also supports the Diocesan ministries. We ask you to be generous. Our Par-ish goal is $61,275 and so far our donations are

$23,450. Your contribution matters. There is a link on our parish website if you want to know more about the DSA.

Announcements

You Are Invited!

Please come and join in a Mass of Thanksgiving with Fr. Dennis as he celebrates 25 years of ordination

to the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

On Saturday, April 25th everyone is invited to a reception beginning at 8:00 pm. at the Activity Center.

If you can, please bring some finger foods and/or veggies or a desert to share with others.

There will also be a parish dance.

Refreshments will be served.

Divine Mercy Sunday

The Feast of the Divine Mercy will be celebrated with a Service (no Mass) on Sunday, April 12th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm at St. Gerard Church in Lansing. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet, other prayers and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be priests hearing confessions.

First Communion

We look forward to our young people who will celebrate their first Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2nd. Please pray for these young people and their families.

Anna Andros

Seth Armbrustmacher

Gavin Badgett

Addison Bedaine

Amber Epkey

Aubrey Epkey

Elizabeth Epkey

Brady Feldpausch

Olivia Feldpausch

Alexander Halfmann

Jacob Halfmann

Cole Hufnagel

Elizabeth Hufnagel

Megan Hufnagel

Chloe Hyland

Conner Katich

Asher Koenigsknecht

Jonathan Koenigsknecht

Benjamin Kohagen

Hunter Martin

Charlie Miller

Holly Miller

Scott Parks

Ford Phillips

Kelcie Pung

Grant Rademacher

Emily Schafer

Nicholai Schafer

Madelyn Sillman

Aaron Simon

Nolan Simon

Louis Smith

Katherine Spicer

Nathan Spicer

Augustine Spitzley

Jackson Thelen

Kenneth Thelen

Noleigh Thelen

Taylor Thelen

Addison Weber

Brooke Weber

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Sponsor of the Week

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Principal of Most Holy Trinity School Anne Hufnagel—AnneH@mhtparish.com

MHT School – Connecting Faith to Life

Important Dates: Monday, April 13 School Resumes Tuesday, April 14 Mass @ 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 Mass @ 8:15 a.m.

Registration: You can register your children at MHT School for the 2015/16 school year by using the QR code or checking the school page on the parish website (www.mhtparish.com) for the link to the online registration. If you have any problems with the registration process, please call the school office at 593-2616.

God has entered into history, into your life, into my life, through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, who re-mains with you and with me, personally, to the end of time. There is a stillness to the heart and the mind when we rec-ognize that fact and cherish it. - from Sacred Silence

Director of Music Ministry Eduardo Guerra - eddieguerra@icloud.com

News & Events From Our Parish & Other Areas

“Returns” for Vocations Reminder

Most Holy Trinity Parish is blessed to have so many of our young men and women pursuing religious vocations and we are always looking for ways to continue to show our support for them. If anyone wishes to donate returnable's, including holiday and Easter party returns, at any time they can be dropped off at the Koenigsknecht Farm or we will arrange to pick them up. Please call Kurt Koenigsknecht 224-4058 or Agnes Koenigsknecht 593-2614 to arrange for pickup.

Note: This year Returns for Vocations drive is: Saturday July 11, 2015.

Cemetery News

The cemetery clean-up is scheduled for Monday, April 13th at 9am. In case of inclement weather, it will take place the next day, Tuesday, April 14th.

There is still a desperate need for new volunteers for lawn mowing at the cemetery this summer. To volunteer call 593-2162 or 593-2612.

MHT Scrip - Spring Break Schedule

MHT Scrip – Spring Break Schedule - Great Lakes Scrip Center will be closed April 6-10. Scrip that is kept in stock will be available at the rectory from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Scrip orders will resume on Monday, April 13. ScripNow and Reload orders will be processed and deliv-ered while we are closed.

Scrip offers a wide range of gift cards for all of your Spring Break needs; shopping, dining, entertainment and ho-tels. Visit shopwithscrip.com for a complete list.

The children will be singing at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, April 12. Please have your children in the choir loft 15 minutes before Mass time.

3 of 3 Basketball

Co-chairs are needed for the MHT parish festival 3 on 3 basketball tournament. If you can help out, please call Joel & Deb Thelen at 989-640-7018.

Most Holy Trinity

Dinner Raffle

11-7-2015

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Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival

Save the date for the Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival July 24, 25 & 26

Theme: The Wonderful World of Disney in Fowler

Raffle Prizes

Special Raffle - Donated by Dean Platte.

Stay tuned for other special raffles to be

announced.

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Yerlin Carranza

My name is Yerlin Carranza, I was born in Honduras, but was raised in Grand Rap-ids, Michigan. I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters. I remember going on Sundays to a chapel across the street from my grandma's house. At first it just started as me look-ing for an excuse to get out of the house on Sunday mornings. The one thing I re-member while back in Honduras; was seeing my first nativity play and feeling the want to understand more about the religion. I began a quest to learn more about God and brought myself to Sunday school. After we moved to the states in May of 1999, I wanted to continue my quest so I began visiting church more often. Usually when the doorbell rings and we see Jehovah's witnesses outside, we hide and ignore it or maybe it was just my parents that did that. I on the contrary was more than happy to let them in and hear what they had to say. I was disappointed when I asked what "Inri" meant and they had no idea. I also had talk with Mormons, but it did not call my attention. When I met my husband in 2010, I felt as though he had been placed in my life to save me from myself. I have been blessed with a wonderful man and I can only be forever grateful to my God. We began our lives together in Carson City and lived there for two years and in 2012 we moved to Fowler. We now have two beautiful boys, Dylan who is 3 1/2 and Diehgo who is 2 months old. Father Dennis was very welcoming when we baptized Dylan in 2013, I thank him for giving me the opportuni-

ty to be part of Most Holy and to be baptized also with my son Diehgo. Thanks as well to Tony Fuller, whom gave me my weekly chats and learned so much from. I have had many struggles in life that had me doubting and being close to God has given me strength to overcome them. I feel that my purpose is to bring my family closer to God. I believe in my heart that my duty as a daughter of God begins from the moment holy water gets poured on my head, and so my journey begins.

Daryl Hyland

Hello, my name is Daryl Hyland and I moved from Portland to Fowler in 2003. I married my wife, Lori in 2004. We have four children, Chandler, Carissa, Chloe and Carson. I never had a religious background while growing up but began attending MHT with Lori after we met. This year our daughter Chloe will receive her first communion and I felt that it was a perfect time for me to join RCIA and become one with the Catholic Church.

Amber Hetherington

My name is Amber Hetherington and I live in St. Johns and am attending col-lege studying accounting. Throughout the years, my family attended numer-ous Protestant churches and I espe-cially remember attending with my grandparents. My grandmother was my role model of faith. She was very giving, compassionate, prayed often, and inspired me to seek a personal relationship with Jesus. My boyfriend and I attended a few different parishes but felt the most at home here at MHT. We have been attending the 8:30 Mass for about two years. I love how friendly and welcoming everyone is here and I look forward to becoming Catholic during the Easter Vigil.

Easter Vigil Reception

Everyone is invited to a reception following the Easter Vigil Mass to welcome the newest members of our parish! There will be delicious desserts and drinks...all the things you need to celebrate after giving them up during Lent! Please join us at the Activity Center to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection!

We Welcome the Elect into the Fullness of the Church

Office Phone: 989-593-2162 Page 5 Website: mhtparish.com

Monday - April 6 7:00 p.m. + Richard Van Ells Tuesday – April 7 8:15 a.m. + Joyce Halfmann & Living & Deceased Members of the Family Wednesday – April 8 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 p.m. + Vernon J. Miller (18th Anniversary) & Living & Deceased Members of the Family Thursday – April 9 8:15 a.m. + Aimee Antes, Including Ken Koenigsknecht, Marina Feldpausch & Susan Thelen Friday – April 10 8:15 a.m. + Deanna Piggott Saturday - April 11 8:15 a.m. + Julia & Marvin Miller & Living & Deceased Members of the Family 4:30 p.m. + Gerald Pohl, Including Helen & Living & Deceased Members of the Family Sunday - April 12 - Divine Mercy Sunday 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. + Herm & Roberta Weber, Including Living & Deceased Members of the Family

Mass Servers During This Week Mon., 7:00 p.m.. - Brooke & Emily Epkey Tues., 8:15 a.m. - Emma & Brycen Halfmann Wed., 7:00 p.m. - Wyatt & Savanah Martin Thur., 8:15 a.m. - Hudson Phillips, Ben Schafer Fri., 8:15 a.m. - Taylor & Trey Bierstetel Sat., 8:15 a.m. - Ryan Snyder, Jack Vanneste

Ushers for Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12 4:30 p.m. - Clare M. Thelen, Luke Thelen, Bruce Simon, Gary Schueller 8:30 a.m. – Dean Platte, Jerome Feldpausch, Alick Feld-pausch, Cliff Thelen 10:30 a.m. – Joe Theis, Terry Theis, Tyler Theis, Jarud Koenigsknecht

Mass Servers for Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12 4:30 p.m. – Jaxsen Klein, Megan & Nickolia Conner, Kendra Koenigsknecht 8:30 a.m. - Randy Koenigsknecht, Mason Pline, Jason & Kayla Schafer 10:30 a.m. – Nolan Feldpausch, Gabrielle & Sidney Horak, Madison Koenigsknecht

The Rosary is prayed before the 8:15 a.m. weekday Mass. The intention for this week is to pray that persecuted Christians may feel the consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity of all the Church.

Readings for the Week of April 5, 2015

Monday Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-33; Psalms 16; Matthew 28:8-15 Tuesday Acts of the Apostles 2:36-41; Psalms 33; John 20:11-18 Wednesday Acts of the Apostles 3:1-10; Psalms 105; Luke 24:13-35 Thursday Acts of the Apostles 3:11-26; Psalms 8; Luke 24:35-48 Friday Acts of the Apostles 4:1-12; Psalms 118; John 21:1-14 Saturday Acts of the Apostles 4:13-21; Psalms 118; Mark 16:9-15

Please pray for our friends and relatives who are sick or recovering especially: Frieda Gallagher, Sally Foster, Becky Hicks, Scott Foster, Dennis Smith, Carl Stump, Regina Martin, Sean Dush, Dewey Torok, Evan Pung, Charlene Thelen, Davison Curtin, Irene Weber, Adam Schaefer, Sarah Fox-Klein, Jeffrey Lee Thelen, Luke Martin, Chuck McCausey, Sara Sanchez, Melissa Schulye, Therese Trierweiler, Marla Thelen, Kenny Briganti, Jenny Scott, Jeff Pline, Gary McNamara, Sharon (Thelen) Droste, Pete Kurnz, Theresa Fox, Marie Hengesbach, Edward Wohlscheid, Eugene L. Thelen, Linda Rogala, Dawson Thelen, Sarah Weber, Jean Schafer and a special intention.

Please contact the parish office to inform us when we can add or remove a persons name from the list. Thank you.

Let us also keep in our prayers all those from the Parish Community who are in the Armed Services.

Most Holy Trinity April 5, 2015

Pastor - Fr. Dennis Howard Parish Office Hours 8am-12pm &

1pm-3pm

To Contact Us: Parish Office: 593-2162 Fax: 593-2171

E-Mail: office@mhtparish.com Website: mhtparish.com

Most Holy Trinity School: 593-2616

Our Parish Stewardship God’s Treasure at Most Holy Trinity

Amount needed each weekKKKK....KKK.$13,200.00 March 28 & 29 CollectionKKKKKKKKK. 10.067.76 ShortageKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK - 3,132.24 Envelopes used: 181

March Collections Parish Collections

Capitol ImprovementKKKKKKKKK...KK...$786.00 Educational Trust FundKKKKKKKK.K...K...300.00 FlowersKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.K.K1,040.00 Newspapers and PeriodicalsKKKKKK..K.K..319.00 EasterKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK...K.KK.65.00 School DonationsKKKKKKKKKKKK..K...700.00

Diocese Collections

Catholic Relief Services Appeal..............................748.00 Home Mission (Black & Native American)...............91.00

T he Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund would like to thank everyone who donated to the Trust Fund in the memory of Carolyn Koenigsknecht

and Edgar Thelen. Your generous donations make it possible for future generations of children, young people, and adults to benefit from a Catholic education here at Most Holy Trinity School, the Religious Education Program, Youth Ministry, and Adult Education for numerous years to come.