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KNOW ~ GROW ~ G O
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
13715 SW W ALKER R OAD | B EAVERTON , OR 97005 -1017
503 .643 .9528 | WWW . H-T . ORG | PARISH@ H-T .ORG
13715 SW W ALKER R OAD | B EAVERTON , OR 97005 -1017
503 .643 .9528 | WWW . H-T . ORG | PARISH@ H-T .ORG
January 6 , 2019
The Epiphany of the Lord
MASS SCHEDULE
Mon—Fri 8:15am Wednesday 2:15pm (school Mass)
Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:15am Holy Days 8:15am, 7:00pm
RECONCILIATION
Friday 8:45-9:30am Saturday 4:00-5:00pm
PARISH OFFICE
503.643.9528 www.h-t.org
Mon—Thur 8:00-4:30pm Friday 8:00-2:00pm
SCHOOL OFFICE
503.644.5748 www.htsch.org
Monday—Friday 8:00-3:30pm
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICE
503.641.1842 www.h-t.org/outreach
Tues, Wed, Fri 10:00-12:30pm
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GREETINGS FROM FR . DAVE
I am struck every year by how fully and deeply we Catholics celebrate Christmas. In addition to our Advent weeks of preparation and anticipation, when we actually get to Christmas itself, we unpack the true significance of the Birth of Jesus in profound ways, beginning the following day.
On the 26th, we celebrate the feast of the martyrdom of St. Steven, the first martyr. Golly, following Jesus is serious business! On the 27th, we celebrate St. John, the author of the fourth Gospel, and the one who so elegantly described Jesus as the WORD that became flesh and dwelt among us. On the 28th, we honor the Holy Innocents — all those infants King Herod put to death in his efforts to maintain power when he heard about Jesus’ birth.
Then on the 29th, St. Thomas Becket, another one who stood absolutely firm on the truth of who Jesus was and what that meant in lived life. Last weekend, we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family, and this weekend is Epiphany — all continuing to delve deeply into the reality and significance of Jesus Christ.
Epiphany means literally “to show” or “to reveal”. The visit of the Magi reveal that the infant Jesus was truly the newborn King, the long-awaited Savior of all. Remember, the Magi were not Jewish, but were wisdom seekers from the East — and it was they who recognized in Jesus as the Christ.
Pope Francis wrote so clearly that everything we do as a religion is about revealing Jesus to our world, and assisting each person coming to know him personally:
“Jesus is the fresh living water for which we thirst more than for anything else, which he alone can give and nothing else can replace; we lead all to see Him, perfect happiness, when nothing else can satisfy, we lead all to realize their most secret dreams, which no worldly power or pleasure can promise to fulfill!”
May this New Year draw each of us into an ever deeper relationship with Jesus and embracing of his vision for human existence!
Scam alert. Emails have been sent using a derivative of my parish email address, asking for funds for me. Please disregard! I assure you, no one on the parish or school staff will be soliciting for funds. Congratulations to Kim Nguyen and Mike Fantazia, who were married here on December 28th! Blessings to you both, and to all our married and engaged couples.
Congratulations and blessings to Samantha Agamata, Liam Bui, Londyn Dean, Ky Nguyen, Arabella White, and Logan Young, who were baptized this weekend! Funeral services are planned for Vern Newton on January 12th, 11:00am here at Holy Trinity. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Saturday 5th 5:30pm Holy Trinity Parish
Sunday 6th 8:00am Walt & Patty Knapp – Happy 56th Anniversary!
9:30am +Eleanor Kracker
11:15am +Frederick C. Detlefts Monday 7th
8:15am +John Vm and
+Shane Besch
Tuesday 8th 8:15am Continued healing for M. Comoda
and +Tom Metzler
Wednesday 9th 8:15am +Mary Dees
2:15pm +John Martyn
Thursday 10th 8:15am +Claudia Ditter Friday 11th 8:15am +Roberto Ruiz Jr.
The flowers for this weekend are in loving memory of Mary & Earl Cross.
M ASS I NTENTIONS
Monday 7th 1 Jn 3: 22—4: 6
Mk 4: 12-17, 23-25
Tuesday 8th 1 Jn 4: 7-10 Mk 6: 34-44
Wednesday 9th
1 Jn 4: 11-18 Mk 6: 45-52
Thursday 10th 1 Jn 4: 19—5: 4
Lk 4: 14-22
Friday 11th 1 Jn 5: 5-12 Lk 5: 12-16
Saturday 12th 1 Jn 5: 14-21 Jn 3: 22-30
Sunday 13th Is 42: 1-4, 6-7 Acts 10: 34-38
Lk 3: 15-16, 21-22
S CRIPTURE R EADINGS
Due to upcoming events, Coffee & Donuts will not be served on:
Jan. 6th (Epiphany Party) Jan. 13th (School’s Open House)
Thank you for your understanding!
S UNDAY H OSPITAL ITY Allie Buchanan
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BRETT ’S TWO CENTS
Happy New Year, everyone! In my reading, I came across this little gem from The Art of Loving God, written by St. Francis de Sales. It’s appropriate for new years and for resolutions. See what you think…
“Let us pass on now to the other question — namely, what you can do to strengthen your resolutions and make them succeed? There is no better mean than to put them into practice. But you say that you are still so weak that, although you often make strong resolutions not to fall into the particular imperfection of which you want to cure yourself, no sooner does the occasion present itself than down you go. Shall I tell you why we are still so weak? It is because we will not abstain from food that does not agree with us. It is as if a person who wished to be free from pains in the stomach were to ask a physician what he should do. The doctor replies, 'Do not eat such and such food, because it brings you pain'; and yet the person will not abstain from it. We do the same. For example, we should like to love reproof, and yet we obstinately cling to our own opinions. That is foolishness. You will never be strong enough to bear reproof courageously while you are nourishing yourself with the food of self-esteem. I wish to keep my soul recollected, and yet I will not restrain all sorts of idle thoughts: the two things are incompatible. Ah! How much I wish that I could be steadfast and regular in my religious exercises; at the same time I wish not to find them so trying — in fact, I want to find the work done for me. That cannot be in this life, for we shall always have to labor.”
Sunday, January 6th
There is no Religious Ed. or Confirmation class today due to the Epiphany Party.
9:15-12:15pm, Kinder. & 1st gr. Rooms — Kid Zone 12:30pm, Cafeteria — Epiphany Party 3:00-5:30pm, Fireside — Sinulog Festival rehearsal 6:30-8:00pm, Fireside — Youth Ministry Monday, January 7th
3:00-9:00pm, Gym — CYO Basketball practice
Tuesday, January 8th
10:30-12:30pm, Parking Lot — St. Vincent’s Mobile Kitchen
3:00-9:00pm, Gym — CYO Basketball practice 6:30-8:00pm, Fireside — RCIA 6:30-8:30pm, Church — Filipino Choir rehearsal Wednesday, January 9th
7:00-8:00am, Fireside — Christians in Commerce 9:00-10:30am, Fireside — Wednesday Bible Study 2:15pm, Church — School Mass led by 3rd grade
Wednesday, January 9th
3:00-9:00pm, Gym — CYO Basketball practice 6:00-7:00pm, Chapel — Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena with the Filipino Community 6:00-7:00pm, Church — Youth Choir rehearsal 7:00-8:30pm, Church — Adult Choir rehearsal Thursday, January 10th 9:30-11:30am, Fireside — Panache 3:00-9:00pm, Gym — CYO Basketball practice 7:00-9:00pm, Fireside — Knights of Columbus:
Officers’ meeting Friday, January 11th 3:00-9:00pm, Gym — CYO Basketball practice 6:30-8:30pm, Fireside — Bunco Knight & Potluck Saturday, January 12th 8:00-4:00pm, Gym — CYO Basketball games 11:00am, Church — Funeral for Vern Newton;
reception to follow (not at HT) 3:00-5:00pm, Parish Office — Prayer Shawl Ministry 4:00-5:15pm, Fireside — Centering Prayer Group
T HIS W EEK AT H OLY T RINITY
Due to publishing constraints and the New Year’s holiday, the collection details for December 29-30 will be in the next bulletin.
PARISH FINANCES
FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 22–23 & CHRISTMAS MASSES
Offertory $28,651
Food Closet $10,189
Additional Gifts $11,946
Outreach Assistance $500
Backpacks & Duffel Bags $175
Faith Formation $40
Christmas Masses $27,039
Young People & the Example of Mary
That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the
Lord to communicate the joy of the gospel to the world.
H OLY F ATHER ’ S I NTENTION FOR J ANUARY
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Fo r k ids, t eens , A ND adults , bec ause e ven gr own -ups have s t uf f t o learn !
Kid Zone is available during both the 9:30am and 11:15am Masses. Children are split into two age groups: 18-35 mos. and 3-4 yrs. There’s no registration or cost.
Kid Zone wil l NOT be available next week (Jan. 13 th) due to the school ’s Open House .
K ID Z ONE Cathie Scott — 503.313.5266 — [email protected]
Grow Group is on a break for one more week! We’ll be back on Wednesday, January 16th, from 6:00-7:30pm in the Fireside Room.
See you then!
G ROW G ROUP Brett Edmonson — [email protected]
HAPPY FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY! There is something about the start of a new year that inspires us to a new perfection. Why is that? Let me suggest one possibility. As humans, we are created in God’s image (remember Genesis and the story of creation?!?) and there is a part of our nature that aspires to be what we have been created to be. The start of a new year reinvigorates what we have been given by the grace of God. At our best, we heed that inspiration, which is a good thing when we remind ourselves that this is not something that we can successfully do without God’s help. It is always by making our resolutions for the new year in light of figuring out God’s will for us as we make our choices. With this in mind, what are you resolving to do differently this year? Whatever it is, remember our praying with scripture? How about using those conversations with Jesus to seek what His will is for us as we begin this new year. This Sunday is the Feast of the Epiphany when the Wise Men, following a star, found God made flesh. In that spirit, let’s begin 2019 continuing to seek what Jesus is asking of us. We are created to be an important part of God’s plan of salvation for the world, something that only we have been created to be and do. May God bless us with an epiphany in our own life that leads us ever closer to that revelation and reality. Happy New Year everybody!
F OR W HAT IT ’ S W ORT H : T HO UG HTS O N FAITH Erin Nieves — [email protected]
R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION | K-5 TH GRADE Chris Storm— [email protected]
There are a few schedule changes coming up! This Sunday (1/6) there will be NO CLASSES so that everyone can come to the annual parish Epiphany party. Also, next week (1/13) we have NO CLASSES due to the school open house. Come visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, and see why HT is so proud of its school!
Our class on Sunday, January 6th is CANCELLED due to the Epiphany Party. Come eat food and have fun at the party instead! And, don’t forget our retreat on Jan. 27th, from 1:30-5:30pm in the Fireside room. Your sponsor needs to come with, so share the date with them ASAP!
C ONFIRMATION Chris Storm— [email protected]
Y OUTH M INISTRY | 6 –12 TH GRADE Susan Finch — [email protected] — 503.807.4543
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M INISTRY NEWS
O UT OF L OVE : SOCIAL J USTICE M INISTRY
Eileen Sleva — 503.747.0050 — [email protected]
National Migration Week: January 6-12, 2019 “The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt.” (Leviticus 19:34)
This year’s theme for National Migration Week, “Building Communities of Welcome”, draws attention to the fact that each of our families has a migration story. Regardless of where we are and where we came from, we remain part of the human family and are called to live in solidarity with one another. What position does the USCCB take on issues like refugees and immigration? We will learn over the next several weeks!
Did you or someone you know have a hard time over the holidays? Perhaps a friend lost a loved one, lost their job, or you know someone
who is fighting a serious illness — and you don’t know what to say or do. Consider giving them a prayer shawl filled with prayers for the person’s needs. Fr. Dave blesses each shawl before they are sent to their new home. Our next meeting is Saturday, January 12th, from 3:00-5:00pm in the conference room of the parish office; come and join us! To request a prayer shawl or to learn more about the Prayer Shawl Ministry, call Linda Dum.
P RAYER S HAWL M INISTRY Linda Dum — 503.642.1168
H EALTH M INISTRY Debbie Gray — 503.524.5365 — [email protected]
Public health officials across the country note increased flu activity. Hospitalizations are also on the rise. It is never too late to get your flu shot, not only to protect your family and yourself but also to protect others! Visit h-t.org/health-ministry to learn more.
C OMMUNITY O UTREACH Al Schmitt — 503.641.1842 — [email protected]
HOLY TRINITY FOOD CLOSET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.
Food Closet
Last Week 147
Since January 1st 22,598
Backpacks
Last Week N/A
School Year 6,210
NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED
Happy 2019!
Last week I shared various pictures showing what your Community Outreach Ministry does and the impact you have on the local community through your support. This week, in no particular order, a little bit about the various organizations we work with.
➢ Beaverton School District: With over 1,300 students reported as homeless, much needs to be done. We provide support via the back pack program, homeless teens duffel bags and creation of several on-site pantries which we continue to stock on a regular basis. As a member of the Beaverton High School Community Partners committee we continue to learn ways we can do more.
➢ Women’s Life Change Center: “Provides a safe, healing home for women and women with children to transform their lives.” Providing support throughout the year including Thanksgiving meals and Giving Tree Gifts, we demonstrate our love and support to some of the most vulnerable.
➢ Veterans Administration and Veteran’s Family Resource Center: Holy Trinity proudly supports those who have given much to our Country. Support is available throughout the year with extra emphasis at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
➢ Medical Teams International: “Every Person Matters. To God and To Us.” While they do incredible medical support work internationally, hosting their emergency dental van each month has become a true blessing. A patient at our December event who needed multiple teeth repaired said to me afterward, “Best Christmas present I have ever received”.
➢ City of Beaverton: On-going conversations about how to address the very challenging issue of homelessness. Actions taken so far include the opening of a severe weather shelter and support of Family Promise. A “Safe Parking” program is now on the agenda.
➢ St. Vincent De Paul: Bi-monthly hosting of their mobile food kitchen serving 150+ meals each time. Collaborated with them to bring the Feed The Children event to our parking lot. Working with them to expand our relationship with Reser’s Fine Foods.
This is just a portion of those we supported and worked with in 2018. It could not have happened without you and yet so much more needs to be done.
How will you share your time, talent & treasures in 2019?
The 9 Days for Life Novena will take place leading up to and concluding on the annual Day of Prayer
for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on 1/22.
Upcoming Events 1/19, 2:30pm — Roe vs. Wade Memorial Rally and
March at Pioneer Courthouse Square (701 SW 6th Ave.)
1/22, 6:00pm — Roe vs. Wade Memorial Benediction and Prayer Service at St. Cecilia (5105 SW Franklin Ave.)
R ESPECT L IFE M INISTRY Gloria Bernard — 503.579.2562 — [email protected]
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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 503.644.5748 | www.htsch.org
PRINCIPAL Ashley Sheridan
DIRECTOR, HOLY TRINITY’S CYO ATHLETIC CLUB Emily Colombe
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Cindy Hittner
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If you have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are looking for a way to serve your parish community, consider becoming a Communion Minister! We will have a training session on Thursday, February 7th,
from 7:00-8:00pm in the church (right after Holy Hour of Adoration). New CM’s will then be eligible for the March–June schedule. Current CM’s are always encouraged and welcome to attend as well. There is no cost or pre-registration required; just show up that evening!
C OMMUNION M INISTERS Pat Linton — [email protected]
Annulment Advocacy Erin Nieves | [email protected] Funeral Planning Ann Hammond | 503.701.9566 Funeral Receptions Steve Davis | [email protected] Homebound Ministry Erin Nieves | [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Linda Dum | 503.642.1168 Prayer Requests www.h-t.org/prayer-warriors
M INISTRIES OF P ASTORAL SUPPORT
Altar Server Scheduling Pat Linton | [email protected] Altar Server Training Lai M. & Raquel N.| [email protected] Communion Ministers Pat Linton | [email protected] Greeters Jim Huntzicker | [email protected] Lectors Pat Linton | [email protected] Music Director Mark Nieves | [email protected]
L ITURGICAL M INISTRIES
Baptism Pat Linton | [email protected] First Communion Chris Storm | [email protected] Confirmation (Teens) Chris Storm | [email protected] RCIA Erin Nieves | [email protected] Wedding Inquiries Erica Wills | [email protected]
S ACRAMENTAL P REPARATION P ARISH STAFF Pastor Dave Gutmann | [email protected] Parochial Vicar Hans Mueller | [email protected] Deacon & Pastoral Associate Brett Edmonson | [email protected] Business Manager Ingrid Lowery | [email protected] Administrative Assistant Erica Wills | [email protected] Bookkeeper Lai McClure | [email protected] Pastoral Assistant Erin Nieves | [email protected] Director of Religious Ed. Chris Storm | [email protected] Sacramental Admin. Asst. Pat Linton | [email protected] Community Outreach Dir. Al Schmitt | [email protected] Pastoral Apprentice Ally Zimmer | [email protected]
Administrative Tony Lucarelli | [email protected] Pastoral Hal Brey | [email protected] School Alan Koelling | [email protected]
A DVISORY C OUNCILS
Centering Prayer Group Marilyn M. | [email protected] Christians in Commerce Bob Neubauer | [email protected] Filipino Community Monette Mallari | 503.307.3438 Health Ministry Debbie Gray | [email protected] Indian Community Pinto Akkara | [email protected] Knights of Columbus David Wills | [email protected] Men’s Fellowship Contact Women’s Fellowship with questions Panache Patty Huntzicker | [email protected] Respect Life Gloria Bernard | [email protected] Social Justice Eileen Sleva | [email protected] Women’s Fellowship Kris Young | [email protected]
C OMMUNITY G ROUPS & M INISTRIES
Eucharistic Adoration Mike Prusynski | 503.619.7888 Information Desk Cathie Scott | [email protected] Newcomer’s Welcome Betty Drilling | 503.644.8550 Parish Events Tim Clark | 503.642.5240 Senior Luncheon Kathy Delach | 503.614.9724 Sunday Hospitality Allie Buchanan | [email protected]
P ARISH L IFE
Grow Group Brett Edmonson | [email protected] Kid Zone Cathie Scott | [email protected] Religious Education Chris Storm | [email protected] Wednesday Bible Study Erin Nieves | [email protected] Youth Ministry (HTYM) Susan Finch | [email protected]
F AITH FORMATION & E DUCATION
There’s just a few spots left for the next Wome n’s
CRHP Wee kend on Janua ry 19 -20 ! There is a $157 fee, but financial aid is available — please contact Lynn Heider with questions. You can learn more about CRHP online, plus register and pay, at h-t.org/christ-renews-his-parish. Team members will be at the Information Desk this weekend at all the
Masses to answer questions!
C HRIST R ENEWS H IS P ARISH (CRHP) Lynn Heider — [email protected]
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
R ETROUVAILLE – A L IFELIN E FOR M ARRIED C OU PLES 503.225.9191 — [email protected]
www.helpourmarriage.org
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi; French for “rediscovery”) is a marriage ministry program, Catholic in origin, designed to help couples heal and renew their marriages. Are you frustrated or angry with your spouse? Do you argue constantly, or have you just stopped talking altogether? This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing difficulties, disillusionment, and distress in their marriage. The next Retrouvaille program begins with a weekend retreat in Albany from January 18-20, 2019. For confidential information about the program, you can call or email the contacts listed above. To register for the January program, follow this direct link: h t t p s : / / w w w . h e l p o u r m a r r i a g e . o r g / c o m m u n i t i e s /upcoming_weekends.cfm?community=Portland%5FOregon
