PARISH ADMINISTRATION Parish Bookkeeper, *Tara Dahill Program Manager, *Colleen Glazer Parish Secretary, *Catherine Jestice Parish Plant Manager, *Victor Zambrano PARISH ADVISORY COUNCILS Pastoral: Alicia Javier (Singles) Don and Maureen Drew (Marrieds) Odelia Ramirez (Spanish speakers) William Quinn (Seniors) Victoria Vulaj (Teenagers) Financial: Michael Donofrio, Vincent Pascal Carol Joyce, Emily Cho Roache (Trustees) WORSHIP Acolytes, Kevin McKenna Devotions, Private, Adoration / Daily Evening Rosary, Ellen Valko Legion of Mary, Blanca Bulit Sagrado Corazon, Yolanda Pardo Lectors Floral Decorations 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, James Hulak, Hans Ramirez, Patrick Machado 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), *Msgr. Sandi Religious Education, *Colleen Glazer OUTREACH Blood Drive, *Catherine Jestice Breakfast Line, *Colleen Glazer Food Pantry, *Colleen Glazer Guest Clergy Hospitality, *Msgr. Sandi Holy Trinity/Ascension 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: Kate Concannon, Anne Lia, Edward Haggerty, Devinee Worrell, Gloria Frucht, Regina & Joe Rywelski, Sr., Mary Haggerty, Harry Wagner, Blanca Bulit, Marita Whelihan, Jennifer Goldman, Gloria Hartley, Christopher Gigardi, Sally Jestice, David Ray, Francesca Signore, Gloria Harris, Frank Whitehouse, Yolande Irizarry, Michael Cammistrace, Giuliana Lopes, Dennis Joseph, John Josef Just, Patricia Raleigh, Jonathan Denham, Mimi Lawrence, Giselle Stevens, Agnes Britto, John Buttermark, Marci Cruz, Jim Looram, Teresa Roa, Rose Sathyarajan, Angela Velasquez, Bob Gray, Vicki King, Angela Farino Names will remain on our prayer list for one month. If you would like us to carry a name longer, please contact the Rectory.

DECEMBER 1, 2019 First Sunday of Advent

“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.”

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY NO Religious Ed. Classes MONDAY DA Meeting – Rectory – 12:30 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Religious Ed.– Grades 6 & up – Center – 6:00-7:15 PM NA Meeting – Center – 7:30 PM Legion of Mary – Rectory– 7:30 PM TUESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Lectio Divina (Spanish) – Center – 7:00 PM Christian Meditation – Rectory – 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NA Meeting – Rectory – 5:30 PM R.C.I.A. – Rectory – 7:00 PM THURSDAY Al Anon Meeting – Rectory – 12:15 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Boy Scouts – Center – 6:30 PM AA Men’s Meeting – Rectory – 7:00 PM FRIDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM AA Women’s Meeting – Rectory – 7:00-8:15 PM SATURDAY Hispanic Community Retreat – Center – 9:00 AM-3:00 PM * * * * * * * *

Blessing of All Liturgical Ministers At each Sunday Mass on the weekend of December 8th, Monsignor Sandi will ask all of our liturgical ministers to stand at their pews, be recognized for all they do for us at the Sacred Liturgy, and receive a special blessing on behalf of all of us Holy Trinity parishioners.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK / 11/30 SATURDAY 11/30 5:30 Deceased of the parish SUNDAY 12/1 7:30 Parishioners of Holy Trinity 9:30 RENE ELIZABETH KAPLAN,

ANGEL SUAREZ FERNANDEZ 11:15 JESÚS ANGEL SUÁREZ 12:30 MARIA DEL PILAR ESPAILLAT 5:30 Seminarians/those in Religious formation MONDAY 12/2 De. Basilicas Peter & Paul

9:00 Single adults of the parish 5:30 JOSEPH COCO, SR. TUESDAY 12/3 Josaphat, bishop 9:00 Infirm of the parish 5:30 GREGORY ST. JOHN WEDNESDAY 12/4 Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin 9:00 Elderly of the parish 5:30 JUNE HARGROVE THURSDAY 12/5 Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 Benefactors of the parish 5:30 Musicians of the parish 7:00 Children of the parish FRIDAY 12/6 Cecelia, martyr 9:00 THOMAS & MARY TIGHE FAMILY 5:30 Grandparents of the parish SATURDAY 12/7 Clement & Columbine 9:00 VALERIE D. PALMIERE-living-100th Birthday * * * * * * * *

BANNS OF MARRIAGE VINCENT GAUDIO & DANIELLA SCAGLIONE

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SECOND COLLECTION Retired Religious Men and Women

Next weekend, along with all the parishes in the United States, we will be taking up the annual Second Collection for Retired Religious Brothers and Religious Sisters who served us and so many, many others over the years in schools, hospitals, orphanages, prisons, chanceries, food banks, newsrooms etc. Remember, if you were served by them (and even if you were not), and consider a donation on December 8th. Thank you

Happy Advent! See the sanctuary bluish-violet ADVENT Colors?

The ADVENT WREATH adds to sanctuary brightness! Today we begin the sometimes-overlooked four weeks of preparation, anticipation and longing for (1) the historical coming [Latin, “approach”] of the Savior almost 2,000 years ago, and (2) the Second Coming [Latin, “approach”] of the Savior at the end of our earthly life. Use your Advent time well . . . as you will never get this time back again!

Christmas for Abraham House

As we have done for the past several years, we will be setting up in the church a very special “Angel” Christmas Tree for Abraham House. Abraham House is a program run by French brothers and sisters and local volunteers which ministers to the families of the incarcerated. We will have the tree up for the weekend of December 7-8. Each of the little angel ornaments on the tree will have the name, age, sex, and size of a person (adult or child) in need of a practical gift. You are invited to take an angel (or two!) and shop! The ornament will also serve as your name tag, to be securely attached to your gift. Wrapped presents should be brought to the Rectory by December 15th. Please note: Your presents are deeply appreciated by Abraham House. They will be presented to the children at the Christmas Party on December 18th. So that every child has a present to open on that day, we ask that your gift be brought to the Rectory on time.

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Rite of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of Adults Due to planned travel arrangements on this Thanksgiving weekend, we have postponed the celebration of the R.C.I.A. “Rite of Welcome” till next Sunday, after the 9:30 Mass homily.

+ 5 CATECHUMENS (non-Christians) Damien, Howard, Zev, Jennifer and Nicolas for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

+ 2 CANDIDATES (non-Catholic Christians) Sarah and Mark for Reception into Full Communion with the Catholic Church

On upcoming Sundays, 2020, the other liturgical rituals will take place, following the homily at various other parish Masses, so as many parishioners as possible have the opportunity to see, pray for, and welcome these seven people who wish to walk the talk that is Christianity … just as we choose to do every day! Their R.C.I.A. classes, and the practical formation, will lead, God willing, to entrance into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on April 11, 2020.

Parish Lectors The new Liturgical Year begins today! If you have not already done so, please pick up your copy of the Lector’s Workbook, 2020, stored below the vestments in the sacristy closet . . . and sign the list

Sophia, ChurchMouse Reporting unseen works of faith, hope and charity to uplift you.

It’s the beginning of a new Liturgical Year. And isn’t that what being a Christian is all about? New Beginnings! We might not always be patient, kind, generous, broadminded, thoughtful, etc., but God is … for, “God is love!” (1 John 4:8b). It’s Advent, and here we go again. Make it the “best beginning” of your life!

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Entering Advent and the

New Liturgical Year As we move from the darkness of Last Things into Advent, Pope Francis urges us to move into the Light that awaits us: “There is an urgent need, then, to see once again that faith is a light, for once the flame of faith dies out, all other lights begin to dim. The light of faith is unique, since it is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. A light this powerful cannot come from ourselves but from a more primordial source: in a word, it must come from God. Faith is born of an encounter with the living God who calls us and reveals his love, a love which precedes us and upon which we can lean for security and for building our lives. Transformed by this love, we gain fresh vision, new eyes to see; we realize that it contains a great promise of fulfillment, and that a vision of the future opens up before us. Faith, received from God as a supernatural gift, becomes a light for our way, guiding our journey through time.”

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For Your Interest & Information The Holy Land – The group that recently completed the “Holy Britain” trip has scheduled another pilgrimage, this one for the Holy Land. The trip will be March 6-15, 2020. The inclusive cost is $3,820 double occupancy, $4,500 single. For more info and itinerary, contact Catherine at the Rectory: 212-787-0634. Space is limited, please respond promptly. In keeping with the long-standing tradition, the CRC Alumni will host the Annual Christmas Party, Sat., December 14th at the World Bar; $30 per person. Please note that many singles attend – no need to bring a date! A terrific way to see old friends and make new ones: dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com.

Algunas Actitudes Cristianas en el

Tiempo de Adviento

Mantenerse vigilantes en la fe, en la oración, en una apertura atenta y disponible a reconocer los “signos” de la venida del Señor en todas las circunstancias y momentos de la vida. La vigilancia nos pone en guardia ante el mal que nos acecha y nos invita a poner nuestra confianza en Dios que nos salva y nos libera de ese mal.

Andar por el camino trazado por Dios, dejar de andar por caminos torcidos: “convertirse” para seguir a Jesús hacia el reino del Padre.

Dar testimonio de la alegría que nos trae Jesús salvador, junto con la caridad afable y paciente hacia los otros.

Conservar un corazón pobre que nos lleva a sentirnos necesitados de Aquel que es más fuerte que nosotros. Disposición para acoger cada una de sus iniciativas.

Actitud misionera: es hacer presencia de Cristo en el mundo. El hombre busca ansiosamente su razón de existir. A pesar del avance de la tecnología que ha facilitado mucho las comunicaciones, el hombre no ha llegado todavía al coloquio fraterno. Cada vez se siente más necesitado de la comunidad que se establece entre las personas. El cristiano debe ser signo de fraternidad y comunión, y testigo de Cristo en un mundo que, tentado por el progreso técnico y por falsos humanismos pretende, a veces, emanciparse de Dios.

* * * * * * * * Retiro de Adviento – 2019

Preparándonos para la llegada de Jesús, sabado 7 de diciembre, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Dirige: Fr. D’Angelo Jimenez. Ofrenda $10 incluye refaccion y almuerzo. * * * * * * * *

Holy Day: December 8th December 8th is the First Sunday of Advent, so the Immaculate Conception Holy Day will be transferred to MONDAY, December 9, and is NOT observed as an OBLIGATORY Holy Day this year. On December 9th, only the 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM Masses will be celebrated.