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 Parish Council, Mike Griffin 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 Cubans in Exile, Iladio Blanco 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 * * * * * * * *

The Feast of the “Chair” Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle – February 22

“The chair of a bishop, called the cathedra, is the symbol of his foundational ministry to be a teacher of faith to his church community. What then can we learn from Peter, the rock of our Church? His extraordinary confession of faith teaches us courage to confess truth, even if it may sound far-fetched by everyday standards. Peter listened to the Spirit of God in his heart and proclaimed Jesus as Christ, Son of the Living God. When Jesus asks, ‘Who do you say that I am?’ each of us is presented with the same question.”

– Sourcebook

FEBRUARY 21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent

“And behold, two men were conversing with [Jesus], Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.”

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

SUNDAY 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 Legion of Mary – 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 Prayer Group – Rectory – 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM R.C.I.A – Rectory – 7:30 PM THURSDAY Al Anon Meeting – Rectory – 12:15 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Cub Scout & Boy Scout Troop 1 – Center – 7:00 PM AA Men’s Meeting – Rectory – 7:00 PM FRIDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Via Crus – Church – 7:00 PM AA Women’s Meeting – Rectory – 8:15 PM SATURDAY 1st Reconciliation Retreat–Ctr/Church –10:00AM-1:00PM Eucharistic Adoration – Church – following 5:30 Mass * * * * * * * *

YOUR DONATIONS Last week’s collection: $3,370.00 Second Special Collection for Holy Trinity Fuel Expenses: $1,613.00 THANK YOU!

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY 2/20 5:30 Rhoda Pollio SUNDAY 2/21 7:30 HT Parishioners 9:30 Marcel Deniau 11:15 Mike Griffin 12:30 Renée Elizabeth Kaplan & Marina & Angel Suárez Fernández 5:30 Maria Fusco MONDAY 2/22 Chair of St. Peter 9:00 Gilda Fusco 5:30 Maria Rosaria Moschella TUESDAY 2/23 Polycarp, bp. 9:00 Monsignor Thomas Sandi (living) 5:30 Paul Rumely WEDNESDAY 2/24 9:00 5:30 Natalie Waterman THURSDAY 2/25 9:00 5:30 Sonia Rodriguez 7:00 Herminia Gattorno FRIDAY 2/26 9:00 Mrs. Marie Bissmann-12th Anniversary 5:30 Parish Infirm (living) SATURDAY 2/27 9:00 Parish Benefactors (living)

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TODAY! Special Liturgy for the Sick

This afternoon, there will be a special Liturgy of the Anointing of the Sick at Notre Dame Church, on West 114th Street at Morningside Avenue, for all who are unwell in body, mind or spirit. IT IS NOT A MASS! Our local Cluster of Churches is sponsoring this event, which will include: (1) 2:00 PM Confessions, (2) 2:30 PM Liturgy (Prayers, Scripture and Anointing) (3) a small reception. Monsignor Sandi will be in attendance. Each family should also arrange their own transportation. Please note: due to last week’s inclement weather, this event was canceled last Sunday and rescheduled for today.

* * * * * * * * Enhancing Our Lent

During Lent we seek to prepare ourselves for the Church’s greatest celebration: the Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Eucharistic Adoration, offered at Holy Trinity the final

Saturday of each month following the 5:30 Mass, is a wonderful way to deepen ones spirituality. Spend an hour in quiet contemplation with Our Lord.

Corpus Christ Church, home to Thomas Merton and Music Before 1800, offers Lenten Vespers, Sunday at 4:00 PM, with guest speakers and musicians: 212-666-9350 or www.corpus-christi-nyc.org.

Divine Murmurs Many Minds, Many Sources; Same God

A theologian who has no joy in his work is not a theologian. Karl Barth * * * * * * * *

SAVE THE DATES PARISH MISSION: Mar 13th – 16th

“Spiritual Exercises”

The 2016 Holy Trinity Lenten Mission will be preached by Jesuit Father Patrick Ryan, our Sunday associate priest. He is the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Language and Literature at Fordham, and a PhD in comparative history of religion from Harvard University (with a specialization in Arabic and Islamic Studies). For about half of his life he worked in West Africa, mostly in Nigeria and Ghana. He has had faculty and administrative appointments at the University of Ghana, and Hekima College in Kenya, and the Gregorian University in Rome. He served as the first President of Loyola Jesuit College, a secondary school in Abuja, Nigeria. Each night, Sunday through Wednesday, March 13th-16th, Father Ryan will help us think about, and use, “spiritual exercises.” Sounds interesting? Plan on coming to one or all four nights! * * * * * * * *

USE MORE OF YOUR MIND AT MASS ADAPTED FROM FR. JAMES WELDON

Appreciate What’s Going on Around You as You Pray The Lord’s Prayer!

Along with everyone you can see, there is a giant “cloud of witnesses” (the saints) around you, including your loved ones who have passed away. As well, imagine the parish in the next town, city, state, country – in fact the whole Church. They are gathered with you right then and there – spiritually, yes – but truly. * * * * * * * *

Pastor Away As he did last year, Monsignor will be away, this Wednesday evening through Sunday, attending the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress at the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest of its kind in the nation, hosting 20,000 educators. “Boundless Mercy” is this year’s theme. * * * * * * * * Reminder: that Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.

Sophia, ChurchMouse

We are thrilled! Later this week, we are treating Grandma Augusta and Grandpa Wilhelm (no relation to the old Kaiser) to a free trip to Disneyland, courtesy of the luggage of a certain pastor. [Shhh! Please keep this “stow-away” plan to yourselves.] A visit with “Mickey and Minnie” at Disneyland (20 minutes from the Anaheim Convention Center) promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime treat for “the old folks,” who remember the original Mouseketeers from the 1950s TV show. Grandpa still coos over “Annette” and Grandma over “Lonnie.” Ah, the old days!

* * * * * * * * A Reflection – “THEY FELL SILENT …” “The account of the Transfiguration of the Lord is proclaimed every year on the Second Sunday of Lent, giving us a glimpse into the glorious destiny that awaits the faithful followers of Christ. The custom of reading today’s Gospel near the beginning of Lent may come from an ancient tradition that held that the Transfiguration took place 40 days before Good Friday. Moses and Elijah, who appeared at the side of Jesus, also prepared for their life’s work with a 40-day fast and a 40-day sojourn. In Luke’s presentation of the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah converse with Jesus, concerning the exodus that he is about o accomplish in Jerusalem, and a voice from heaven declares Jesus to be God’s beloved Son. The cross, a symbol of sin, defect, suffering, and death, will be transformed into a symbol of holiness, victory, exaltation, and life, for by it the beloved Son leads us out of death into life.” – Sourcebook * * * * * * * *

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 God told Abram that he would give him the land of Egypt and his descendants would become a great people. Abram then made sacrifices to God, cutting them in half. A torch passed between the pieces, as a visible sign to Abram of God's promise. Second Reading: Philippians 3:17—4:1 Paul urges the Philippians to avoid becoming too interested in material possessions. He reminds them that their most important wealth is their faith in Jesus, which will lead them to eternal life. Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 Jesus took Peter, John and James to a mountain to pray. When his clothes grew incredibly white, Moses and Elijah appeared. They spoke of the scripture he was to fulfill. Then a cloud came down and a voice said, "This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him." The disciples who had seen Jesus' glory did not disclose this experience to anyone until much later

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Transfigurándonos

La transfiguración es una confirmación de la encarnación. Jesús tomó nuestro cuerpo pero no abandonó su divinidad. En aquel cuerpo de Jesús, semejante en todo al nuestro menos en el pecado, se escondía la gloria de la divinidad. Es un anticipo de la gloria de la resurrección. Es un anuncio de lo que ocurrirá con nosotros.

En pocos momentos de la Historia se le ha dado tanta importancia al cuerpo. Si en siglos anteriores el cuerpo era despreciado hoy se valora grandemente. La gente no tiene miedo de hacer grandes sacrificios por mantener en línea la esbeltez y la belleza de su apariencia física, pero no realizan el mismo esfuerzo por su apariencia interior. No importa el mantener auténticas dietas espartanas para que nuestro cuerpo no coja exceso de grasas... no cuestan laboriosos y cansados ejercicios físicos para que nuestro cuerpo no acuse el sobrepeso... pero no se da la misma paridad de esfuerzo para que nuestra alma no pueda contaminarse con el pecado. Es como si al darle importancia al cuerpo nos olvidamos del alma, y viceversa.

Lograr la síntesis es más que importante para el cristiano. Tenemos que tener en cuenta que el ser humano no tiene un cuerpo, es un cuerpo. Sin cuerpo y alma no nos podríamos ver ni percibir, de ahí que Dios mismo se hiciese uno de los nuestros para redimir nuestra naturaleza caída. Si Dios le da tanta importancia al cuerpo, ¿por qué yo no lo cuido más?

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Please keep our sick in your prayers: Lois Mazzitelli, Kate Concannon, John Muratori, Iris Okun, Anthony DeFrancesco, Regina & Joe Rywelski, Steve Manfredo, Ralph Asher, Jorge de Armas, Jr., Caroline Kortwright, Marie DeTullio, John Melaney, Pat Stinchi, Dianne Mastrorocco, Alice Mayer, Graziella Piciulo, Lori Maurino, Kelsey Kruse, Sam De Fazio, Shannyn Craig, Jonathan Sloan, Karen Murphy, Kit Gill, Anne Lia, Brennan Strovink, Maria Alvarado, Edouard Tiger, Edward Haggerty, Sandy Rodrigues, Francisco Marcus, Jr., Keira Grace Maloney, Gloria Jordan, Cesar Medina, Annabel Santana, Ellen Blackwood, Mary Thomas, Blackwell Brogden * * * * * * * * Holy Trinity meets the needs of our Parish and community through various activities – spiritual, outreach, and social. The CRC (Contemporary Roman Catholics) is the umbrella group overseeing many of these events. We invite you to visit the website: crcnyc.org. All activities are open to everyone, from those in their 20’s to 40+. The website includes an age-appropriate suggestion for each event.