Lent begins on February 17th, with the solemn celebration of Ash Wednesday. Ashes will be distributed at each of the Masses, scheduled for 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm (Spanish). The ashes will be distributed with the words “Remember, O man, that you are dust and unto dust you shall return”. What a powerful reminder that God alone is our hope, our salvation and our promise of eternal life. Make your Lent a powerful time of conversion and spiritual renewal; I encourage you to come to daily Mass, to spend extra time in prayer, and to observe the laws of fasting and abstinence as a powerful way of uniting yourself to our Lord Jesus who prepares the way for our salvation by spending forty days in the desert dedicated to prayer and fasting.
Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is scheduled for each of the Fridays of Lent and will be in the church at 6:30 pm (English) and 7:30 pm (Spanish). Come and join in this beautiful prayer where we walk beside our Lord Jesus as He carries His saving cross for us! Due to construction, we will not have Soup Suppers this year, but they will return again next Lent.
Have you considered giving your child or grandchild the gift of a Catholic education? New enrollments start soon, call the school office for information.
The Adult Bible Study with Fr. Hilton started last week, but it’s not too late to join in! We meet each Thursday at 6:30 pm in the convent basement. The Bible guides us on the great journey of salvation and we walk step by step with our Lord as He wins victory over sin and death. Come and grow in your knowledge of scripture.
From St. John Vianney: “Oh! If we had the faith.. If we were really persuaded of the Real Presence of Him who thus hides Himself out of love, and who is there, His hands full of graces, longing to distribute them, with what reverence we would come before Him, with what confidence we should invoke Him!” Come and join the hundreds of parishioners who adore Him in our Chapel every week! Call Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator for information.
Four Holy Trinity Teachers Recognized for Their Service
As part of last week’s Catholic Schools Week celebration, four Holy Trinity teachers were recognized by the Office of Catholic Schools for their years of service to the Archdiocese of Denver. Congratulations and thank you to these teachers for their dedication to Catholic Education:
- 25 years: Donna Fehringer, Music Teacher
- 20 years: Marla Smith, Fifth Grade Teacher
- 5 years: Doris Bodkin, First Grade Teacher
- 5 years: Anthony Moreno, Computer Teacher
2nd Year CONFIRMATION
2° año de Confirmación
February 7th Mass & Class 11am-2pm
February 14th Mass & Class 11am-2pm **Art Project is due
February 21st Mass & Class 11am-2pm Confirmation Fundraiser Watch for Details!
Last weekend, Fr. Hilton spoke of the three levels of love, and summarized them as emotion, commitment and sacrifice
As he talked, I could picture all three. Take the first, emotion; two young kids, walking so close that they are in danger of stumbling, paying no attention to the light pole standing in their path. You know, the “we’re in love!” stage, better known as “hormones run amok.” This has been sold as the “real thing” by Hollywood and every magazine at the check-out counter of our supermarkets. This type of immature love burns itself out as suddenly as it ignited, unless it is balanced by restraint, honesty, and is nurtured by common values and goals.
Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Jesus in the Temple and candles are blessed on this day during the Holy Mass. We invite you to bring your candles to the 6:30 or 8:00 am Mass and we’ll bless them for you in honor of our Lord Jesus, the Light of the Temple and the Light of the World.
Wednesday, February 3rd, is the Feast of Saint Blaise. It is an ancient tradition to bless throats on this day, using this beautiful prayer for healing: “Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, may God grant you healing from all diseases of the throat and from all other illnesses.” I invite you to receive this special blessing for healing which will be given at both the 6:30 am and 8:00 am Masses.
