These last few weeks, we have been busy with the last-minute details before we begin the renovation of our church. As I looked at the final designs, I imagined the joy that all of you will experience when you see how beautiful our beloved church will be, and I once again was reminded that everything worthwhile in this world is the fruit of generosity.
For instance, holy and inspiring marriages are the fruit of two spouses who selflessly give of themselves to each other and to their children. The earliest hospitals and universities came into existence because people with a vision gave without asking for anything in return. The gift of our Faith has come down to us from countless Catholics who sacrificed everything, even their lives, to spread the Gospel, from the Apostles, the many saints and martyrs that followed them, and the sacrificial example of our families.
This Friday evening, May 22nd, at 6:30pm we will be graduating from our school a wonderful class of eighth graders. They are a class filled with fine young people who have grown greatly in their love for God in their years at Holy Trinity and I am very proud of them all. Congratulations to each of them and their families! You are warmly invited to the graduation Mass and the reception which follows in the Fr. Puhl Parish Center.
You are invited to the special Masses here on Memorial Day, May 25th, at 6:30 am and 8:00 am. We will be celebrating the Holy Mass in memory of all the deceased of our parish and your families. You are encouraged to make this holiday special by lifting up to our Lord’s loving mercy your loved ones who’ve died in Christ.
Holy Trinity Students Earn Holy Family High School Scholarships – Again!
One of the many signs of our school’s achievement is the scholarships our graduates earn at Holy Family High School. This year, two students were awarded major
scholarships from HFHS:
- Lakota Bennett, Franciscan Service Scholarship
- Kyle Cisneros, Franciscan Service Scholarship
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June 3rd Summer Program Starts 6:30-8:00pm
The desert of southern New Mexico witnessed my first efforts at gardening. In the very small village at the border where we lived, most folks landscaped their yards to complement the dry environment, practicing xeriscape before it became popular. Some insisted on a lawn, at least in the front yard. The yard of the house we bought boasted some struggling grass, so we watered it regularly, and tried to weed it.
So, there I was, yanking dandelions, rag weed and tumbleweeds. Then I came upon this little bitty “something,” and gave it a sharp pull: the little “something” pulled right back. I soaked it while weeding all around it, then when the dirt around it was soft, I yanked again. Again, it yanked back. So I loosened the dirt around it, and tried again. Nothing doing. The leaves were a bit mangled by then, but the tap root held firm. To make a long story short, I decided to cut off all the green stuff and as much of the root that I could reach, and hoped for the best. A few weeks later, there it was again, grinning at me. I just mowed over it.
As I announced last weekend, Sunday, May 31st, is our last day in the church. On Monday, June 1st, we will begin removing all of the sacred objects and turn the church over to the construction company so they can begin their remodeling work. During the first week of June, our maintenance men will be moving the altar and all of the pews into the Fr. Puhl Center. So don’t worry, you won’t have to sit on folding chairs for nine months! You will still have your favorite pew to sit in during Mass. Soon, we will all see the visible results of your generous donations to our monthly Giving Campaign. It is your sacrifices that make possible the beautiful renovation of our church that begins in just three weeks. Thank You!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers of our parish! May God give to you and your families a truly blessed and joyful Mother’s Day. We do not tell you often enough that “We love you”. On this day we renew our devotion to you and our desire to place you always in the hands of our good Lord Jesus for His safe-keeping! During the Masses today, our parish prays for the intentions of all our mothers. Your intentions will remain on our altar and in our prayers during the month of May.
Congratulations to the following Holy Trinity students for their accomplishments at the middle school level.
Third Quarter High Honor Roll
Straight A’s with no more than one B Religion, Reading, Math, English, Spelling, Social Studies, Science, Spanish, Music, Computer, P.E., and Art.
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May 17th End of Year BBQ 11am-2:30pm
