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HOLY TRINITY
Palm Sunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
Holy Trinity Catholic Women’s League
The next Holy Trinity CWL General Meeting will be
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held Wednesday, April 8 , 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
In addition to our regular business, members will be taking
part in making our candy chocolate bouquets
which are being sold the May 2 & 3 weekend.
Many hands make light work. I welcome back
those members who helped last year when we did
this project with our youth group. Any member
requiring a ride, please contact Fatima at 519-290-1649.
Personal toiletries & hygiene products
Each year at the London Diocesan Convention, attending
councils are asked to bring a gift as a way of thanking the
hosting councils for the great work organizing the convention.
This year, local women’s shelters, in the London area, will be
the recipients of these gifts.
CWL members are asked to contribute new personal
toiletries (for example: deodorants and toothpaste) and
hygiene products (for example: shampoo and body soap) as
tokens of our appreciation.
A labelled bin will be available in the Narthex (gathering
area) and all items will be collected until Sunday, April 19th.
10 members will be attending our Diocesan CWL Convention.
“Finding Joy in Your Journey” – Concert & Comedy
with Wendy Farha
Thursday, April 16, 2015
at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish
Cost: $17.00
(Refreshments during Intermission)
A delightful evening of music & laughter.
Makes a great date night or outing with friends and family.
Please see poster in the glass display cases
at entrances for more details.
This weekend, tickets will be available for purchase
in the gathering area after each Mass.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SOCIAL
Drop in anytime starting at 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
The Legion of Mary
Meetings ~ Tuesday evenings at 7:40 pm
Questions?, please call Jennifer at 519 -465-4009
Knights of Columbus, Council 3515
Contact information for:
The Knights of Columbus Grand Knight:
Email address: holytrinity.grandknight@gmail.com
Phone Number: 519-532-4211
Breakfast
Knights of Columbus Monthly Breakfast
will be held on Sunday, March 29th
starting at 9:30 am until 11:00 am.
Goodwill offering accepted. We are
always looking for volunteers to help with
set up, serving and clean up; as many
hands make for light work.
Bottle/Can Drive
The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all parishioners,
families and friends for the continued support in pop, beer
cans and bottles and all returnable LCBO empties.
Our next full drive with trucks and trailers will be on Saturday,
March 28th & Sunday, March 29th. Thank you everyone.
Calling all Knights of Columbus Members
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 30th, 2015.
Executive meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a
General Assembly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see all of
you there. Come on out and share your ideas and let your
voice be heard.
Just a reminder, dues for 2015 can be made at the meetings
or by placing the dues in a sealed envelope with “Knights of
Columbus Dues” written on the outside and dropping the
envelope in the offertory basket. Dues are $45.00
Knights of Columbus Lottery Tickets
Every year the Knights of Columbus support the Canadian
Arthritis Society through their Annual Lottery Tickets.
The tickets are $5.00 each and are available for sale at the
next Knights Breakfast or by contacting any Knight.
Draw date is July 16, 2015. Last year three winning
tickets were sold by our council, so don’t miss out on your
chance to support a great cause and win some great prizes.
Reflections from our Readings
From today’s Gospel reading:
Those preceding Jesus as well as those following kept crying out,
"Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."
Reflection:
Humans fight to gain power over others. Disciples are not exempt from these ambitions; but Jesus knew that God’s rule would
come by his patient suffering and death. How different is that! The crowd and we look for displays of power. But Jesus offers
us the cross.
So we ask ourselves:
 God’s power appears as weakness to the world? What could that mean?
 When and in what places have we experienced the power of God in weakness?
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HOLY TRINITY
PalmSunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
Palm Sunday ~ Some Musings
Isaiah 50.4-7; Philippians 2.6-11; Mark 14.1-15, 47
"Truly, this man was God's son."
As we hear these gospel stories proclaimed, we'd do well to
ask ourselves which of the characters we are like. There are
those who shout "Hosannas" loudly one day and the next
are screaming just as loudly to have Jesus crucified. There are
those on the periphery of the story, the man with donkey colt
and the one with the upper room. There are those bystanders,
watching, wondering. There's a chief priest, wanting only to be
rid of the problem of having to deal with this Man. There's
Pilate, who really doesn't want to have Him crucified but is too
afraid to stand firm. There are those who whip Him mercilessly
and taunt Him and crown Him with a crown of thorns. There's
Simon, who will, albeit unwillingly, carry the cross. There are
the Roman guards who nail Jesus to the cross and gamble for
His clothing. There's His mother, silent, sorrowing, unable to do
anything but stand by and pray for her beloved Son.
As I read these two gospels, hear them proclaimed, I ask
myself, which of them am I like. And I don't always like the
answer. The question ought to burn in my heart and make me
evaluate my faith. Certainly there are many times in my life
when I shout with praise and adoration, but there are also many
times when through my actions and words, I crucify the Lord.
Each time I fail to stand in the face of injustice, I lay another
load to the cross He carries. Each time I sin, I add one more
stripe to His wounds. Each time I turn my back on those in
need, thinking only of my own wants, I crown His head with
thorns. When I fail to stand firm in the face of injustice and
wrong doing, it's then that like Pilate, I bend to the weight of
public opinion. It's these answers that are hard for me to
acknowledge. But if I am to grow in my faith, I must accept
them and seek ways to improve, to find pardon, guidance and
strength in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Peace. Yet so
many times I allow my pride to stand in the way. Like Peter,
I profess my faith but when things start to go awry, I deny my
calling and fall back into sin.
I pray that during this last week of Lent, I can put aside my
own wants and seek the Lord with passion and longing. This
royal road of Lent has led me through a desert place, to the foot
of the cross. It has led me to examine my conscience and my
actions. But I wonder if I've asked for the Living Water,
for insight into what I am being called to in this next year, for
unbinding from the prison of my own selfishness and anger.
Just as we see so many signs of the coming of new life in
spring, I pray that I answer the call to new life with a joyous
heart, a thankful spirit and a willing heart.
The Passion of our Lord gives me a depth of sadness as
I realize that my sins, my faults and failings are partly
responsible for His suffering and ignominious death. My prayer
is that just as the earth awakens with breath of the winds of
spring, I, too, will allow the breath of the Spirit to awaken my
soul to a greater, deeper love of God and neighbour, a deeper
understanding of what it is that God wants of me. Just as the
world will soon blossom forth with the rich variety of colour and
song, so my heart, too, will blossom with a deeper commitment
to do the will of God. Just as the spring breeze sweeps
away the flotsam of winter, so the breath of the Spirit will sweep
continued above . . .
away my lack of action and love. And as we walk through Holy
Week, let's walk with the intent of coming to the foot of the
cross and saying, "Truly, this Man is God's Son."
Wishing a week of many holy moments of awakening and
joy, and many small miracles.
Betty Bruch
Baptism Preparation Dates for 2015
Wednesday evenings on the following dates –
April 8, May 6, June 3, August 5, September 9,
October 7, November 4
** Baptism preparation begins at 7:00 p.m. in the
St. Joseph room, or as otherwise indicated, and
concludes by 8:30 p.m. in the Church.
Sacrament of Baptism Dates for 2015
Baptism dates for 2015 are Sundays
April 26, May 31, June 28, August 30,
September 27, October 25, November 29.
Note: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on
the above Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
To set up an interview or for additional information, please
call our parish office or e-mail Sr Teresa–tmorrison@dol.ca
Wedding Anniversary Mass for Married Couples
Most Reverend Ronald Fabbro, C.S.B., Bishop of London
invites all married couples to celebrate the Sacrament of
Marriage at the Wedding Anniversary Mass:
Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, London, ON
(Reception to follow)
As Bishop Fabbro celebrates his 35th Anniversary of
Priesthood, a special invitation goes out to all couples
celebrating 35 years of the Sacrament of Marriage. If you are
celebrating your 35th Anniversary, please let us know.
To register, please call the parish office or use the sign
up forms on the table in the gathering area (Narthex).
Seventh Annual Bishop's Dinner
Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB will host the Seventh
Annual Bishop's Dinner for London & Surrounding
Communities on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the London
Convention Centre.
This year’s performers will be “The Leahys – In Song.”
For years the members of The Leahy Family have played,
danced and shared their music throughout the world, gaining
critical acclaim and accolades for their musicality, talent and
performance. Their songs are distinct and identifiable, their
presentation uplifting and full of life.
Bishop's Dinner tickets are $125 per person and eligible
for a $50 tax receipt. A table of ten is $1,250. To order,
please call Mrs. Frances Barnard at 519-432-1824 or
1-888-548-9649, Ext. 255, or email bishopsdinner@dol.ca
Funds raised will support St. Peter's Seminary, which
provides education and formation for the servant-leaders of
our Church: priests, permanent deacons, lay ministers, and
others.
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HOLY TRINITY
Palm Sunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
Bereavement News
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Holy Trinity Parish joins the families and friends who are
grieving the death of loved ones. We especially remember in
prayer –
We enter into the holiest of weeks. Décor, words, symbols,
liturgies and emotions take on a reflective tone as we walk
through these blessed days. We are invited to do one thing
only – keep our eyes and hearts focused on Jesus of
Nazareth. We are also challenged as Christians to enter into
the truth of this redeeming week! And what is the truth of our
faith? It will unfold for us as we watch, listen and experience.
As we look at Jesus, we may also become deeply aware of
the seemingly ordinary men, women and children who have
witnessed to us the truth of Jesus’ Gospel.
One such woman, among many others, was Sr. Marie
Sophie SSCC. Sr. Sophie was martyred while bringing bread
to the starving poor in a war torn area in the Near East. As a
compassionate nurse, Sr. Sophie was also bringing blood
supplies for the many wounded. Her hospital vehicle, a sign of
hope in the midst of horrible cruelty, was savagely attacked.
Sr. Sophie was killed and her blood was mixed with the blood
and bread meant for the victims of war. All in the van died.
A friend of mine wrote about Sr. Sophie that her “courage,
resilience and celebration of life amid the blind violence of war
have been an inspiration to me”.
You may know of many, like Sr. Sophie, who dared the
utmost in living Christianity in desperate situations. Their
heroic lives call us to reflect about how we live our Christianity
within a peaceful Canada where we enjoy numerous
freedoms and human rights. Is there enough evidence in our
lives to ‘convict’ us of being Christians?
As we walk with Jesus during this Holy Week, we are
challenged to actually stand up and be counted as Catholic
Christians. We are also challenged to honour the millions of
men, women and children who live their commitments to
Jesus Christ and who find courage and hope in His message
of salvation.
During this 2015 Holy Week, what is stirring in our hearts
that longs for redeeming love and reconciliation?
Please continue to hold in prayer the Elect and the
Candidates for Full Communion.
** Isabel Jackman, mother of Charlotte (David) Walsh.
** Ellen Doucette, mother of Dynpma Cybulski.
May all who grieve the deaths of Isabel and Ellen experience
comfort and peace in your faith and in shared memories.
“Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”
Bereavement Support
“Life is but a stopping place; a pause in what’s to be; a
resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have
different journeys, different paths along the way. We all
were meant to learn some things but never meant to stay.
Our destination is a place far greater than we know. For some
the journeys quicker, for some the journeys slow. And when
the journey finally ends, we’ll find an everlasting peace
together with the Lord.”
(Author Unknown)
This Holy Week is a blessed time for us to reflect on our
lives in Christ. Our heads tell us that we are meant for more
and that this life is “but a stopping place”. Our hearts,
however, want our earthly lives with our loved ones to go on.
May everyone who is grieving loss find inner strength,
reconciliation and comfort.
Holy Trinity Parish offers ‘listening ears’ as you walk with
and through grief. We wish each grieving family healing and
peace as we journey this Holy Week with Jesus.
‘Care Notes’ on various topics are available in Sr. Teresa’s
office. For additional information please contact Sr. Teresa at
(519) 539-0876 or at tmorrison@dol.ca
High School Youth Ministry
Our next gathering is Monday, March 30th from
7:00 – 9:15 p.m. Our topic is “Dating and Relationships”.
More details to follow . . .
Looking ahead:
Mon., April 20th–Apologetics Night–guest speaker Michael Ort
Monday, May 4th – Iron Chef Night
Monday, May 25th – Pro-life Night with guest speaker
Monday, June 8th – Close-Out Party/Fun Night
Decision Point Confirmation Program
Our next session is:
Thursday, April 9th–Session 11: Made for Mission
Looking ahead;
Wednesday, April 22nd – Final Session: Holiness is Possible
Thurs., April 30th – Twenty-five weekends of journaling
completed and due back to parish office by this date or earlier
Thurs., April 30th – Confirmation Retreat Day with NET
Ministries
Please continue to keep all of our candidates and leaders
in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of
Confirmation.
P R AY E R L I N E
If you would like to add someone to the
Prayer Line, please call 519-537-3633.
Junior Youth Ministry- Grades 5 – 8
Our next gathering is Monday, April 13th from 6:45–8:30 p.m
We will begin our evening by praying the Stations of the
Cross in the church. More details will follow in your email this
coming weekend.
Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendars:
Monday, April 13th – Monday, April 27th – Monday, May 11th
Steubenville 2015
Don’t forget that permission/liability forms and remainder of
payment for Steubenville are due April 22nd, 2015.
This includes the liability form from Steubenville and our youth
ministry permission/liability form.
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HOLY TRINITY
PalmSunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
** R E M I N D E R **
Baby Bottle Drive & Parish Wide Baby Shower
Thank you to all those who have picked up
either a baby bottle or a baby shower card!
There is still time to do so if you wish.
Just a reminder that all bottles and shower
gifts must be in by the weekend after
Easter (April 11/12) so that we can prepare
everything for the rolling party which will be
held Tuesday, April 28th and our Parish wide Baby Shower
that will be held Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00 pm in the
Parish Life Centre.
For more information about the Baby Bottle Drive, please
contact: Anita McCormick at admccorm@golden.net or by
phone at 519-462-1213.
For more information about the Baby Shower, please
contact: Anita Clark at anita.clark@ontario.ca or by phone
at 519-537-0139.
Mission News
Thank you so much for all your support. Your donations
of hygiene items (St. Michael’s School); yarn, fabric,
pillows, bedding, clothing, sport equipment, etc. have been
shipped or refurbished and sent to
20 different countries/missions
supported by Dr. Simone and
Canadian Food For Children.
Dr. Simone is also asking for
used
mountain
bikes
and
children's bicycles as well as
sewing machines, which will be
serviced and sent to the missions.
Please contact Hank 519-485-0147 or Ben 519-285-2111
for pick up of bikes and sewing machines.
Mission Sewing Group
Holy Trinity’s
Divine
Mercy
Sunday
JESUS I TRUST IN YOU
April 12, 2015
3:00 p.m.
PRAYER LINE ~ If you would like to add someone
to the Prayer Line, please call 519-537-3633.
Lighthouse Catholic Media
March's Lighthouse "CD of the Month" has arrived:
Our Lady of Sorrows by Kimberly Hahn
Speaker and author Kimberly Hahn, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn
and mother of six, is a convert to the Catholic faith. Although
honoring Mary was difficult for Kimberly to initially
understand, she began to encounter Mary's loving guidance
in little ways on a daily basis. In this presentation, she
reflects on the joys and sorrows that Mary prayerfully
experienced during her time on Earth, and shares how her
example leads us closer to Christ.
For CD's $3.50 each or 3 for $10
BOOKS ~ $5.00 each
If you have any questions or requests, please
email Anita McCormick at admccorm@golden.net
Sacrament of Confirmation
Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 @ 5:00 p.m.
*For all candidates from St. Michael School*
Sunday, May 24th, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.
*For all candidates from St. Patrick School*
Sunday, May 24th, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m.
*For all candidates from Holy Family, Notre Dame
& Public/Homeschool*
All candidates and sponsors should arrive at the church a half hour before Mass on the day you are scheduled to make your
Confirmation. Candidates are to go to the St. Kateri room to gown and get your name tag and then proceed to the church with
your sponsor. If your sponsor cannot be at the church a half hour before, please seat yourself and they can join you when they
arrive. Please dress appropriately and we ask that no jeans are worn. There will be reserved seating for the candidates and
sponsors only.
There will be a reception in the parish hall following each Mass. The parish will provide refreshments and goodies.
No photography is permitted during the ceremony. There will be an opportunity following the ceremony to have pictures taken
with the celebrant and your sponsor. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the youth office by phone or
email at rbutler@dol.ca
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HOLY TRINITY
Palm Sunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
Mass of Chrism Retreat for Young People
An annual retreat for secondary and post secondary
aged young people. This year the retreat is being held at Mary
Immaculate, London (1980 Trafalgar St.) on
March 30th at 1:00 p.m.
Two Nashville Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are attending
this year to focus on the readings of Holy Thursday, Good Friday
and the Easter Vigil. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. After dinner,
everyone will go to St. Peter’s Cathedral for the Mass of Chrism.
Registration can be found online at:
www.dol.ca Family & Youth > Events > Mass of Chrism.
Cost for the retreat, transportation to the Cathedral and dinner
is $10. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy at
wotoole@dol.ca or 519-433-0658 x252.
Join the Ingersoll Choral Society
For our 25th Annual Good Friday Concert, as
we perform Faure’s “Requiem”, Rutter’s “For
the Beauty of the Earth”, “I Believe”, and other
sacred pieces. 50+ voices, with orchestral
accompaniment and guest soloists.
April 3rd at 8:00 pm
Sacred Heart Church, Ingersoll
(where our first Good Friday concert was held 25 years ago!)
Free will offering. www.ingersollchoralsociety.com or find us on
Facebook
WALK IN THE HOLY LAND
with Fr. John Sharp Nov. 5-17, 2015
(Information Meeting Sunday, April 12, 2:00 pm)
St. Michael’s Church Hall, Cheapside St., London
For information, please call Joan Bolt 519-471-6373
The New Evangelization Summit
is a conference designed to inspire Catholics and help them live
out their personal call to evangelize. Join over 4000 Catholics
across Canada and the USA on April 24 / 25, 2015 to hear
8 world-class Catholic speakers on the New Evangelization –
Scott Hahn, Fr. Michael Gaitley, Ralph Martin, Patrick Coffin and
JoEllen Gregus and many more. Be inspired, receive formation,
and connect with other Catholics.
St. Anne’s & Holy Angels Parish Communion in St. Thomas and
St. John the Baptist in Amherstburg is a host site for the New
Evangelization Summit 2015. The Summit will be taking place in
Ottawa and we will be LIVE STREAMING the Summit on a large
screen. It will be like you are there, without the cost or time of
extensive travel to Ottawa.
Register now at www.newevangelization.ca and selection
location: “St. Thomas, ON (Diocese of London)” or call
519-631-3640 or “Amherstburg, ON” or call 519-736-5418.
Please choose the location that is best for you.
Where/Location: St. Anne’s Parish Centre, St. Thomas, ON or
St. John the Baptist Church, Amherstburg, ON
When: Friday, April 24 ~ Registration at 6:00 p.m.
~ Event from 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
AND
Saturday, April 25 ~ Event from 9:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Cost: $65 – Includes lunch on Saturday
Oxford County Right to Life is planning a bus trip
on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 to attend the
Annual March for Life in Ottawa. Please join us!
Pick up in Ingersoll at Highway 19 & 401 parking lot at
12:10 am (just after midnight). Woodstock at Quality Inn (Lower
parking lot) at 12:30 am. We will arrive in Ottawa approximately
7:00 am, arrive home around 12:00 pm.
The cost is $70 for adults and $40 for students.
To register for the bus or for more information, please call:
**Wilma DeBruyn at 519-485-2679
**Bonnie DeDecker at 519-688-3248
**Mary VanVeen at 519-539-6975
If you cannot attend but would like to assist with a donation, it
would be appreciated. Please send your donation to Ingersoll
Right to Life, 73 Charles St. E., Ingersoll, ON N5C 1J5
Join us for the
“Celebrate St. Mary’s” Day with Woodstock Ford
June 6th, 9 am to 4 pm
St. Mary’s Catholic High School is hosting this one day
event at St. Mary’s, 431 Juliana Dr., Woodstock, to fund raise
for much needed technical improvements.
We are fortunate to partner with Woodstock Ford and their
“Drive 4 UR School” Campaign. This is a unique opportunity
for us and we can use your help. For every household that
test drives a vehicle that day, Ford Canada will donate
$20.00 to our school to a maximum of 350 test drives. The
vehicles will be at our school and the test drive will only take
a few minutes which can make a big difference to our school.
But the fun doesn’t stop there - we will have other events
planned to keep the kids entertained and relieve you of some
domestic chores - such as a Car Wash, BBQ, Kids games
and play area, and possibly a Spring Craft show in our forum.
Definitely a fun time and a great way to help out the school.
Please plan on attending this one day celebration!
Use Fundscrip Gift Cards to SHOP!!
Order forms are available in the slotted letter box on the table
in the Narthex. You can also order gift cards on-line at
www.fundscrip.com — use the invitation code CWBVJ6
Your order will be delivered directly to your home.
Please call Donna Rose at 519-290-0948 with questions.
The CWL earns a percentage (%) of each Fundscrip Card
purchased. A simple and easy way to support your CWL!
Annual Yard & Bake Sale
Sacred Heart CWL, Ingersoll
We invite you to our
Annual Yard & Bake Sale.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
8:00 am to 12 noon
Henderson Hall, John Street in Ingersoll.
All proceeds will go to CWL local and mission projects.
Thank you for your support.
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HOLY TRINITY
PalmSunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
"I go frequently, but I confess the same serious things over and over again."
"I celebrate the Sacrament at least once a month, and sometimes weekly. It's a bit embarrassing because I keep confessing the
same pattern over and over again. [Anger and fighting with a spouse or particular person; an ongoing affair; a pattern of
pornography use with masturbation; etc.]
I know that I intend to have a 'firm purpose of amendment,' but I can't seem to change and I keep coming to Confession
because I want to keep going to Communion, but I wonder if I should."—
It is so important to keep coming to the Sacrament. We need God's grace and mercy. Without it, our efforts to stay close to the
Lord are even more handicapped. The issue for us is to change our patterns. Some of our patterns might be deeply embedded
habits and may require a genuine commitment and the help of others. Others may have become addictions which require
therapy or a 12 step program. What starts to change our hearts is to focus on leaving the celebration of the Sacrament with
deeper and deeper gratitude. The more we thank our Lord for his love and mercy, the easier it is to resist temptation. Secondly,
it is very important to put a pattern of prayer in place in our lives so that, throughout the day, we are saying "Loving, Father, my
life is in your hands," or "Thank you for your grace today, Lord," or "I trust you will be with me in this challenging situation I face
this afternoon." These kinds of "amendments" to our lives will make our celebration of Sacrament lead to effective healing.
"I go frequently, but I confess the same venial sins over and over again."
"I celebrate the Sacrament at least once a month, and sometimes weekly, but I often begin by telling Father that I have no
mortal sins to confess. It is usually just confessing my impatience and my tendency to judge others. I often confess my pride and
my envy of others who have more than I do. And more and more I've been just confessing I can't concentrate on my prayer or
when I'm at Mass. I don't know if going to Confession is helping me any more."
The enemy of our human nature, the Evil Spirit, would love to have us just quit trying and would love even more to separate us
from the Sacrament of God's mercy and peace. We can first of all make sure that we are examining our conscience on what we
might have failed to do. Have we been as charitable and generous as we could have been? Have we fed the hungry, clothed
the naked, visited the sick or imprisoned, in whatever ways we've heard our Lord's call to do those things? Have we exercised
our civic responsibility and formed our consciences to hear the cry of the poor and followed the teachings of the Church
regarding our role in the world and civil society? There are many ways we can come to a renewed sense of repentance, after
years of confessing only the same things. After making sure we have not missed some serious sin in our examination, we can
celebrate the Sacrament by being deeply grateful that our Lord has kept us from serious sin. We can then ask his grace to help
us with the deep patterns, like impatience or judging others, for example. Offering us the grace of healing can be such a help to
our being a witness to holiness and to our service of others.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
takes place Thursdays from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. You are invited to spend whatever length of time
possible praying for your own needs, the needs of our parish and for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Confessions are celebrated from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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HOLY TRINITY
Palm Sunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
Our Madagascar Mission
~ Giving Life ~
Homework Before Class
Are you willing to share?
Woodingford Lodge is always looking for ways to entertain
and engage our residents. Should you be willing to share
your talents, travel slides or treasures (special collections),
we would appreciate hearing from you.
Beyond providing a program, your presence will help our
residents maintain a connection with their community at large.
Please feel free to contact:
Woodstock
Joan 519-421-5556 (ext. 2085)
Ingersoll
Jen
519-485-7053 (ext. 2309)
Tillsonburg
Trisha 519-688-4874 (ext. 2209)
Camp Olalondo Memorial Fund
The Board of Governors of the former Camp Olalondo
(Our Lady of London) diocesan children’s summer camp has
created the Camp Olalondo Memorial Fund. Financial
assistance from this fund is available to any individual; group
or organization within the Diocese of London that best
satisfies its criteria and supports the objectives of the
Diocesan Pastoral Plan. The fund is directed towards helping
young people experience camping activities, projects and
leadership opportunities.
For specific criteria and an application form please visit
www.dol.ca click on the link “Family and Youth”, then
“Camp Olalondo Memorial Fund”, OR contact Emma at the
Diocese of London Chancery office at 519-433-0658.
The deadline for all applications to the Camp Olalondo
Memorial Fund is Monday, May 11, 2015.
Fax all applications to the Roman Catholic Diocese of London
at (519) 433-0011, c/o Camp Olalondo Memorial Fund.
PRAYER LINE ~ If you would like to add someone
to the Prayer Line, please call 519-537-3633.
Let No One Go Hungry
Playing a Local Game
Are you interested in the El Camino walking
pilgrimage in Europe this summer?
There is a pilgrim group going to Fatima, Portugal (also
Lisbon, Braga & and Santarem), the El Camino to
Santiago de Compostela in Spain (also Burgos), and
Lourdes, France.
Part of the plan is to walk the last 100 km of the El Camino
and become an official pilgrim. However there is also a non
walking option. Travel dates are July 7 – 21, 2015.
The Chaplain is Fr. Steve Savel.
For more details, please call Liz Dachuk at 1-877-701-7729,
Ext. 239 or email her lizdachuk@connaissancetravel.com
Holy
Rosary
Holy Trinity has a “Feed the Hungry” bin in the Narthex near
the CWL Religious Goods Store. Please continue to give
generously. Thank you for your continued support of the
Salvation Army Food Drive.
The Salvation Army has provided the following list of food
items that are most needed by the Food Bank:
Pancake Mix
Peanut Butter & Jam
Pancake Syrup
Cereal
Hamburger Helper
School Snacks
Canned Fruit
Instant Coffee
Canned Meat
Regular Tea
Canned Pasta (e.g. Ravioli, Beefaroni, etc.)
Canned Salmon
Crackers
Canned Tomatoes
Cookies
Chick Peas
Juice Boxes
Mixed Beans
Rice
Kidney Beans
Chunky Soups
We pray the Rosary every Tuesday morning at 11:00 am in Holy Trinity Church.
Please come and join us in this special time of prayer with Mary our Mother.
“To pray the rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and his Mother.”
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HOLY TRINITY
PalmSunday
Passion of the Lord
Catholic Parish
March 29, 2015
“Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!”
Mass Schedule
Date
Time
PALM
Sunday,
March 29
9:00 am &
11:00 am
Holy Trinity
Intentions For
Requested By
Please Pray For
Mrs. Virginia Eade,
Pastoral Minister
For parishioners of Holy Trinity
Monday,
March 30
Deacon Andrew Alway
Tuesday,
March 31
7:00 pm
Holy Trinity
Irene Sadkowski (Repose)
Wes Glab (Anniversary of Death)
Claudio Teves (5th Anniversary of Death)
Daughter Fran
Fran Glab
Maria Teves & Family
Fr. Alan Dufraimont
Wednesday,
April 1
9:30 am
Holy Trinity
Elizabeth Radford (Birthday Remembrance)
Whitney Vandermeer (Birthday Wishes)
Anna Lai Bui (Anniversary of Death)
Eugenia & Tess Radford
The Vandermeer Family
Van West & Family
Mrs. Lynne Tibor,
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Homebound Parishioners
Holy
Thursday,
April 2
7:00 pm
Holy Trinity
Adoration to follow Mass until 11:00 pm
11:00 am
Holy Trinity
Children’s Liturgy
3:00 pm
Holy Trinity
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7:30 pm
Holy Trinity
Easter Vigil
Good
Friday,
April 3
Holy
Saturday,
April 4
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Needs of the Prayer Line
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
CWL RELIGIOUS GOODS STORE
Be sure to take a look at our display cabinets.
Are you looking for Baptism, First Communion,
Confirmation or Wedding? We have boxes of
Birthday & Sympathy cards. We also have a
display rack of beautiful, handmade Rosaries
which comes out when the ‘store’ is open.
**Easter cards are now available!!
The store will be open this Sunday, March 29th,
during the Knights of Columbus Breakfast
from 9:45-10:45 am
Or call Christine Gable at 519-539-5345 to arrange a time.
Have you had enough of winter?!?
Are you looking to shed those winter clothes
and check out what’s new for Spring!?!
Then come and join us on our Annual
Shopping Trip to Port Huron, Michigan
on Saturday, April 18th.
The bus leaves at 7:00 am, returning about 7:00 pm. The bus
will be leaving from the Oxford County Administration
Building, 21 Reeve Street (corner of Peel and Reeve
Streets). Parking available. This is a great opportunity to
shop without the worry of driving, parking, and finding your
vehicle at the end of the shopping trip. We will be visiting
Meijer’s Department Store, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby,
and the Birchwood Mall. The cost for the trip is only $40.00.
You will need a valid Passport. Come and enjoy a day of
stress-free shopping.
For more information, please contact Louise Taschner at
519-421-2524 or 519-539-0015, Ext. 3212.
Holy Saturday
Stewardship Corner
March 22, 2015
This Sunday’s monetary offering was $10,100.43
compared to $10,064.05 in 2014.
Our Debt Reductions contributions this week were $421.25
Thank you for your continued generosity in support of our parish.
Direct Deposit for Regular Sunday Offertory
If you would like your Sunday Offering to be done
through our direct deposit system, just call the
office at 519-539-0876 and speak with Mary Abbey.
Just think—no more envelopes!
F. Y. I. ~ To include an upcoming community
event or an announcement in Holy Trinity's column
for the weekend edition of the Sentinel-Review,
please contact Elisa Rocillo at therocillos@gmail.com or
call her at 519-694-2251. Deadline is Tuesdays at 5:00 pm.
P R AY E R L I N E
If you would like to add someone to the
Prayer Line, please call 519-537-3633.
* * A W O R D O F C AU T I O N * *
Please be cautious when entering or exiting the
west entrance of the church. There are some cement
concerns that are being dealt with.