In the heart of Haughville on the corner of North Holmes Avenue & West St. Clair Street on the near westside of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dear Family,

As you can see by the schedule below we have a very blessed and busy season ahead of us.  I wish you all a very Happy and Blessed Lenten and Easter Season.

     Holy Trinity Lent and Easter Sunday Schedule   

Wednesday February 25^th Ash Wednesday Mass @ Holy Trinity 6:00 pm; St. Anthony 8:15 am, 7:30 pm in Spanish

Friday February 27^th Stations of the Cross @ Holy Trinity 5:30 pm; Fish Fry @ Holy Trinity,

      Lenten Taizé 7:00 pm

Friday March 6^th Stations of the Cross @ St. Anthony 5:30 pm

Friday March 13^th Stations of the Cross @ Holy Trinity 5:30 pm

Friday March 20^th Stations of the Cross @ St. Anthony 5:30 pm

Friday March 27^th Stations of the Cross @ Holy Trinity 5: 30 pm; Fish Fry @ Holy Trinity,

   Lenten Taizé 7:00 pm

Friday April 3^rd Stations of the Cross @ St. Anthony 5:30 pm

Holy Thursday (April 9^th) Seder Meal @ Holy Trinity 6:00 pm, Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:30 pm

Adoration of the Lord until 10:00 pm

Good Friday (April 10^th) Veneration of the Cross @ Holy Trinity 3:30 pm Stations of the Cross @ Holy Trinity 7:00 pm

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil @ Holy Trinity - around Sunset

Easter Sunday @ Holy Trinity 10:00 am Mass

Love,

Fr. John

St. Vincent de Paul News

We are back on schedule for our meetings.  We will meet in Bockhold Hall every second and fourth Wednesday at 6:00 PM.  The meetings are opened with prayer and they usually last from 30 to 45 minutes.  We take care of any business and receive our need calls.  Please consider helping with this ministry of the church.  We all feel that we gain much from our work and it is well worth the time we spend.

The Pantry is always in need of food as are all pantries at this time.  The food drives are over but the need continues.  Consider donating one can of food each week.  This would be a tremendous help.

Our March day at the Warehouse is March 14th.  As usual we need more volunteers especially truck drivers.  They always pair up the drivers so you are never alone on a truck.  Our Saturday Pick-ups are essential to the next Saturday’s donations.

We hope to see some new parishioners at our meetings on March 11th and 25th.

 - Frances Fisher

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Catholic Charities

Caregiver Support Groups

Providing Help * Creating Hope

Catholic Charities Indianapolis hosts monthly caregiver support groups for family and friends caring for adults with special needs: elderly, developmentally-disabled or those with cognitive impairments. Caregivers share and learn from each other as well as community professionals.

Monthly support groups meet at the following locations every month:

If you need additional information you may contact Monica at 317.261.3378 or visit the website at www.catholiccharitiesindpls.org.

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                                      Young at Heart                 

   Upcoming Events

March 5th * After 8:15 a. m. Mass a Deacon will be making a presentation to us in Ryan Hall

April 2nd * After 8:15 a.m. Mass we will carpool to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a tour of the Museum for a cost of $3.00.  And, providing the track is available we will be able to take a trip around the oval for a cost of $3.00.

May 7th * Ann Bordenkecher is working with Sr. Lucia to schedule a tour of Our Lady of Grace Monastery.

June 4th * After 8:15 a.m. Mass we will carpool to Lucas Oil Stadium for a tour of that facility.  There is a $7.00 admission price that must be pre-paid.  We must have at least 20 to 25 people going in order for the tour to take place.  Within the next couple of months there will be a sign-up sheet in the back of church.

As we learn more details of other activities, I will keep you posted.  We have many more exciting adventures that we are looking into.

If you have any questions that I might be able to help with, please do not hesitate to call me at home at 317.631.3019.

As always, stay Young at Heart!

-        Kathy Ivancic

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UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU     Contemplation Corner

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January 2009 Parish Council Meeting

The first meeting of the New Year for the Parish Council occurred on January 21st.  The council got to work on some of the more pressing topics facing our church.  The financial report for the Armchair Horse Racing event was shared.  This past year’s event was poorly attended, but the parish nearly broke even on the event.  This event will not take place in the future, and the council is exploring other fundraising options.

The planning for this year’s Reverse Raffle is underway. The event will take place on February 21st.  Volunteers are already working on getting silent auction items and selling tickets.  If you’d like to purchase tickets please contact Tom Kashman at 339-8883.

The construction on Holy Family Shelter is temporarily stalled while the company awaits proper drainage permitting to finish the project.  We are expecting it to be finished sometime in the late fall of 2009.

The financial report was given and while collections are below the budget by about $3000 for the fiscal year, the parish has reduced expenses and is outperforming its budgeted income.

The “Young at Heart” group is experiencing good participation.  They will be visiting the new Central Library and Indianapolis Airport on their next adventure.

The council is currently exploring options for new fundraisers and outreach programs in the neighborhood.  If you would like your input heard please feel free to attend a committee meeting, or speak to any council representative.

The Stewardship Commission reported that KSKJ has donated 25 tables and 3 new toilets for the gym in Bockhold Hall. We are also working with a local Boy Scout troop to rebuild the shrine to Mary in the lot south of the church. We are trying to find an expert user for the handicap lift outside church to help with those that need to use it, as well as addressing problems with the speaker system in church.

The Faith Formation and Family Life Commission would like to report that we’re in the planning stages for the Christ Renews retreat, and that St Vincent de Paul meetings are now on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Spiritual Life is working on new minister guidelines for those serving during Mass. Please keep an eye out for those.

 - Jason Kashman

BURDENS SHARED, BURDENS EASED

Last weekend’s Gospel reading (Mark 2:1-12) relates a story early in Jesus’ ministry.  Just after calling his first disciples to follow him, Jesus performance of his first miracles made him an immediate sensation in his home town of Capernaum and forced him to leave the city because of the huge crowds pursuing him.  Yet even in the desert people from everywhere flocked out to him for healing and inspiration, so much so that he could not enter a town openly.  No sooner had he returned to his home in Capernaum after a few days, the word spread that he was back. Immediately his house was besieged so that there was no longer room, not even for someone to enter the door.  As you will recall in last Sunday’s reading, a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus by his friends on a stretcher for healing by the Master.  Because the crowds at Jesus’ home made it impossible to reach Jesus, his friends actually climbed up on the roof, removed the tiles, and lowered the paralyzed man down through the roof to Jesus, who healed the man to the crowd’s great astonishment.

As I thought about this story, my mind fixed not so much on Jesus and the miracle he performed, but on the friends of the paralyzed man – true men of faith – who brought the paralyzed man forward for healing against such great odds.  Their faith and their action challenge us – today’s believers – as to the lengths we might go to help one another.  How heavy a load might each of us be willing to bear for one who is our brother or sister in the Lord?

“Loads” that are borne for the sake of another can take a variety of forms.  Some are financial and require practical planning and not a little self-sacrifice, as when families must absorb the weighty cost of medical care for their sick and elderly, or give assistance or even housing to family or friends who become unemployed.  Other “loads” require that we get out and do jobs for one another, as in the case of the friend who needs transportation to and from the doctor, or the neighbor who needs help with shopping and housekeeping.  At times the load that needs sharing is the burden of loneliness or depression.  Those who grieve the loss of a loved one need someone to ease the burden of their sorrow.  At other times, the load that will be ours to bear is the anger or resentment of another. Misunderstandings arise and tempers may flare, but when the burden of estrangement is allowed to grow, no good can come of it.  Such loads divide families and parishes, destroy marriages and friendships and create false martyrs out of those who would rather bear the burden than make peace.

Of all the burdens we bear in life, the lesson of this gospel passage applies.  Every load, however great or small, is made lighter and more supportable when it is shared with others.  And every load, however great or small, is also to be brought to the Lord, who will welcome the heavy-laden and will care for their needs.  Borne into Jesus’ presence by friends, the paralyzed man was healed both physically and spiritually.  Whom might you carry into God’s saving and forgiving presence today?

Holy Trinity Music Ministry invites you to Taizé prayer during the season of Lent.  Taizé is a meditative, musical prayer that focuses on simple, repetitive songs.  Services will be Friday, February 27th and Friday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. in Bockhold Hall, following the fish fry. For more information, contact Miranda Gratner at 280-0183 or mirandagratner@hotmail.com.

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Christ Renews His Parish

Christ Renews His Parish is an opportunity to grow closer to Jesus, renew your Christian Faith and participate in a process that promotes and strengthens your sense of Christian Community, ministry and prayer, healing and holiness, spiritual growth and gospel service within the parish.

Christ Renews His Parish retreats will be held at St. Anthony Parish, which will be turned into a 5 Star hotel (minus a few unnecessary comforts).  The Men’s Retreat is March 13, 14, 15 and the Women’s Retreat is March 27, 28, 29.  These are overnight stays which start at 7:30 p.m. Friday Night and end Sunday Afternoon. 

The Retreats include Listening, Thinking, Dialogue, Prayer, Scripture, Recreational Activities and Eating.  The Cost is FREE to participants.  Space is limited so SIGN-UP quickly to secure your spot.

Sign-up in the Narthex/Entry of church or call Mike McHugh at 951-1472 or Father John at 636-4828 or 631-2939, extension 224.

Many parishes around the country have reported huge success and benefits from these spiritual retreats and their on-going process and we are looking forward to the many benefits for our parishioners and our parish.

The Trinitarian is a monthly publication of Holy Trinity Catholic Church which is located at the corner of North Holmes Avenue and West St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.  The office and mailing address are located at 337 North Warman Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.  The telephone number is (317) 631-2939 and the fax number is (317) 631-2921.  The e-mail address is holytrinityindy@catholicweb.com; the website address is www.holytrinityindy.catholicweb.com

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                    Potica Report                                                                

      Janet (center) with son & daughter

      Baking Potica on New Year’s Eve

Starting this month we will be featuring one of our potica bakers for each of the upcoming issues of The Trinitarian.  It will feature everything you wanted to know about your potica bakers, but were afraid to ask.

As you may know, Frances Fisher turned over the reins of the committee to Janet Black.  Janet is a former member of Holy Trinity and has rejoined as of February of 2008.  She is the former Janet Stanich.  Janet attended Holy Trinity School, St. Mary Academy and Marian College.  She taught at Ritter High School, IPS School 75, South Wayne and Ben Davis High School in Wayne Township.  She is happy to be working in the parish again and considers it an honor to work alongside so many dedicated and hard working women in the Potica Ministry.

If you have not donated any sugar or all-purpose flour to the committee, please consider doing so.  It is a big help for us to receive your donations.

Coming next month:  Nikki Brown will be featured.

 - Janet Black

Sausage Feast Proceeds Benefit Bockhold Hall

Proceeds from the 11^th Annual St. Al’s Sausage Feast held in January were used for table replacements for Bockhold Hall’s gym.  As St. Al’s Matching Funds event for 2009, proceeds up to $1000 were matched by the KSKJ Home Office.  The Matching Funds effort allowed for the purchase of twenty-five new eight foot banquet tables for Bockhold Hall. 

Many thanks to the patrons of the Sausage Feast for making this donation possible with your support.  Nearly four hundred dinners were served again this year!  Thanks also to the officers of St. Al’s lodge as they continue the lodge’s proud 102 year history of service to our parish.

 - Paul Barbarich

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Altar Society News

Many thanks to all who attended our Valentine’s Day Brunch on February 15th.  We had a great crowd, delicious food and made a profit of a little over $500.00!  Also, special blessings and many thanks to the small crew of volunteers who helped to prepare and clean up. 

❀As a special note:  You may have noticed the beautiful carnations we had at the Valentine’s Day Brunch.  They were generously donated by Eagledale Florist (30th St. & Lafayette Rd., 317-924-4249), Grande Flower Shop (West 16th St., 317-639-6431) and Tolen’s Florist (Main St., Speedway, 317-241-1967).  Please consider these florists for your future bouquet and flower arrangement needs.❀

The Altar Society will be very busy during the Lenten Season.  Here are some important dates to remember:

February 27th           Fish Fry at 6:00 p.m.  We’ll have two choices for dinners, Fish, Fries and Cole Slaw or Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup and Apple Sauce for $4.00 per meal.  You can mix and match if you want!

March 21st                 Cabbage Roll Dinner - We’ll be serving homemade Cabbage Roll Dinners for $6.00.  Two Cabbage Rolls, Hash Brown Potato Casserole, Salad and Bread are included in the meal.  We’ll also have Chicken Strips and Fries for anyone who doesn’t like Cabbage Rolls.  Kid’s meals will be $3.00.  Serving time is from 3:00pm - 6:30pm and carry outs will be available.  Please plan to join us for dinner.  This fundraising event will take the place of our Spring Bazaar.

March 27th                Fish Fry at 6:00 p.m.  We’ll have two choices for dinners, Fish, Fries and Cole Slaw or Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup and Apple Sauce for $4.00 per meal.  You can mix and match if you want!

April 9th                     Holy Thursday Seder Meal will start at 6:00 p.m.  We haven’t finalized our menu, but you know it will be delicious!  This meal is a Free Will Offering. 

April 11th                   Reception for our new Catholic Parishioners after the Easter Vigil Mass - Please join us as we celebrate the Easter Joy with our Newly Baptized and Confirmed parishioners.

The Holy Trinity Altar Society appreciates the support of our Parishioners and Friends of Holy Trinity.  When we all work together, whether you help prepare or just come to eat, we grow in Christ and raise money for our Parish.  What could be better than that?

 - Carol Douglas

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Join Our New Children's Choir!

Children's Choir will practice every Wednesday, starting on March 11th from 6pm-7pm in the St. Anthony School basement.  All Holy Trinity children in grades 1-6 are welcome to join the choir, and adult/youth volunteers are needed to help supervise the children.  To register, or for more information, contact Erica Freeman at 317-709-8238.

 - Miranda Gratner

March 2009

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