HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH—AZLE, TEXAS FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 5, 2017

OFFERTORY February 26, 2017

Regular Collection ..... $ 3,361.09 Maintenance ................. $ 126.00 Coffee & Donuts ............ $ 48.60 CCD Mass Collection ..... $ 58.65 TOTAL……..………...$ 3,594.34

THIS WEEK’S READINGS & MASS SCHEDULE Monday, February 27, 2017 NO MASS Weekday Sir 17:20-24; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Weekday NO MASS Sir 35:1-12; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 6:30pm MASS Ash Wednesday Fr. Sushil Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; † Jenny Catuzzo

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 † Michael Catuzzo † Paul Catuzzo M/M Catuzzo

Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:00am MASS Thursday after Ash Wednesday Fr. Mathew

Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Friday, March 3, 2017 6:00pm Mass Friday after Ash Wednesday † Eugene & Edith Lampkin St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin M/M Lampkin

Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday, March 4, 2017 NO MASS Saturday after Ash Wednesday Saint Casimir5:27-32

Is 58:96b-14; Lk Sunday, March 5, 2017 9:00 AM MASS FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT Fr. Mathew Is 49:14-15 † 1 Cor 4:1-5 M/M Lampkin

Mt 6:24-34

11:00 AM SPANISH MASS

Pastor’s Corner………. Liturgy of the word As we enter Lent, it is a great time to get a real understanding of the Liturgy of the Word. We celebrate this at every Mass. Some-times we are distracted and don't fully absorb the meaning of the Word. During Lent, let us get back to the Word and focus on the meaning, with appropriate reflections. At the beginning of the Mass, we have a penitential rite in which we express our sorrow for our sins in preparation for the celebration of the Eucharist. After that we go into the Liturgy of the Word. It consists of read-ings from Scripture. On Sundays and solemnities there are three readings. The first is from the Old Testament. The second from the New Testament and the last from one of the 4 gospels. Through the liturgy of the Word, the Church feeds the people of God from the table of his Word. The scriptures are the Word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In the Scriptures God speaks to us, leading us along the path of salvation. The Responsorial psalm is sung between the readings, which helps us to meditate on the word of God. The high point in the Liturgy of the Word is the reading of the Gospel. Because the Gospel tells of the life, ministry, preaching, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it occupies a special place of honor and reverence. The gathered assembly stands to hear the Gospel and it is always introduced by an acclamation of praise. It is usually read by the Deacon, if he is present, otherwise the Priest reads it. After the scripture reading, the celebrant preaches the homily in which he focuses on the scripture texts, drawing from them lessons which may help us to live better lives and be more faithful to Christ’s call to grow in holiness. The homily is followed by the profession of faith. The Liturgy of the Word is concluded with the prayer of the faithful, which is intercessory prayers of the community addressed to God on behalf of the Church, the world, themselves, praying specially for those who have passed from their midst. With this review and understanding, let us rejoice in the Word and fill our hearts with the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mathew Kavipurayidam, TOR

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Today, 3/5 9:00am Mass Enjoy Breakfast Burritos after both Masses 11:00am Spanish Mass 12:15-1:45 Confirmation I & II Mon, 3/6 8:30am-3:30pm Office Open 6:pm-8:30pm-Cub & Boy Scouts Tues 3/7 8:30am-3:30pm Office Open 10:00-Noon-ESL Class 1:00-2:30pm-The Eucharist-Bible Study 7:00pm-8:30pm-”Peter” Bible Study Wed, 3/8 8:30am-3:30pm Office Open 4:30-6:00pm Youth Group 6:30pm CCD Wed Mass 6:30-7:45—CCD Classes Thurs, 3/9 8:30am-3:30pm Office Open 9:00am-Mass “Coffee with Father” following Mass 10:00-10:30am Sing to the Lord Class 7:00pm Spanish Choir Practice Friday 3/10 Office Closed 6:00 Spanish Mass with Spanish Stations of Cross Soup supper following Sunday, 3/11 900am Mass Rosary for the Sick 11:00am Spanish Mass

Rincón del Pastor…..

Liturgia de la palabra Mientras entramos en Cuaresma, es un buen momento para obtener una verdadera comprensión de la liturgia de la pala-bra. Celebramos esto en cada Misa. A veces estamos dis-traídos y no absorbemos completamente el significado de la palabra. Durante la Cuaresma, volvamos a la palabra y cen-tremonos en el significado, con reflexiones apropiadas. Al comienzo de la Misa, tenemos acto penitencial en el cual expresamos nuestro pesar por nuestros pecados en prepara-ción para la celebración de la Eucaristía. Después de eso entramos en la liturgia de la palabra. Consiste en las lecturas de las escrituras. Domingos y solemnidades hay tres lec-turas. La primera es del Antiguo Testamento La segunda del Nuevo Testamento y la última de uno de los 4 evangeli-os. A través de la liturgia de la palabra, la iglesia alimenta al pueblo de Dios de la mesa de su palabra. Las escrituras son la palabra de Dios, escritas bajo la inspiración del Espíritu Santo. En las escrituras Dios nos habla, dirigiendonos por el camino de la salvación. El Salmo Responsorial es cantado entre las lecturas, que nos ayuda a meditar en la palabra de Dios. El alto punto en la liturgia de la palabra es la lectura del Evangelio. Porque el Evangelio dice de la vida, ministerio, predicación, muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo, ocupa un lugar especial de honor y reverencia. La Asamblea se pone de pie para escuchar el Evangelio y siempre se introduce por una aclamación de alabanza. Generalmente es leído por el diácono, si está presente, de lo contrario el sacerdote lo lee. Después de la lectura bíblica, el celebrante predica la homilía en la que se centra en los textos de las escrituras, sacando de ellos lec-ciones que pueden ayudarnos a vivir una vida mejor y ser más fieles a la llamada de Cristo a crecer en la santidad. La homilia es seguida por la profesión de fe. La Liturgia de la Palabra concluye con la oración de los fieles, las cuales son oraciones intercesoras de la comunidad dirigidas a Dios de parte de la Iglesia, el mundo, orando especialmente por aquellos que han pasado de esta vida. Con este entendimiento y revision, regocijemonos en la Palabra y llenemos nuestros corazones con el Espiritu Santo. Fr. Mathew Kavipurayidam, TOR

Is this your year? Are you finishing that milestone and moving on to higher education? Are you a registered parishioner at Holy Trinity? Are you active within the parish? All Holy Trinity gradu-ating high school seniors are invited to pick up a scholarship application from the “Resource Center” outside of Parish Office, OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND PRINT ONE OUT. The Holy Trinity Women’s Guild and Men’s Club will award scholarships to select-ed applicants before the end of the school year. Complete your applications and work toward building your financial ability to

THIS WEEK’S READINGS & MASS SCHEDULE Monday, March 6, 2017 NO MASS Lenten Weekday Liv 19:1-2,, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday, March 7, 2017 NO MASS Lenten Weekday Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday, March 8, 2017 6:30pm MASS Lenten Weekday Fr. Sushil Saint John of God, Religious † David Walter Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32

Thursday, March 9, 2017 9:00am MASS Lenten Weekday Fr. Mathew

Saint Frances of Rome, Religious † Tom McGough Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; M/M Dority Mt 7:7-12 Friday, March 10, 2017 6:00pm Spanish Mass Lenten Weekday Followed by Spanish Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 11, 2017 NO MASS Lenten Weekday Dt 26:16-19

Mt 5:43-48 Sunday, March 12, 2017 9:00 AM MASS SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Fr. Sushil Gn 12:1—4a † Bill Buntin 2 Tim 1:8b-10 Jacque Buntin

Mt 17:1-9

11:00 AM SPANISH MASS †

TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION Today, our parish will take up the 134th annual National Black and Indian Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You can help meet unmet needs with a generous contribution to-day. Thank you for your support.

ENCOUNTER INNOVATION We encounter the Singh family in India, where a mother and father are using innovative farming techniques to feed their fam-ily amidst a flood. How is God inviting us to think outside the

box in service to others this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

Praying the Rosary for the Sick will be next Sunday between Masses in the Conf./Cry Room.