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

   October  2009

SPREADING  THE  GOOD  NEWS  OF  HOLY  TRINITY  PARISH

        90th Anniversary Rendition

Dear Family and Friends,

Jesus “came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town.  Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature.  So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way.  When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house."  And he came down quickly and received him with joy.  When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, "He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner."  But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, "Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over."  And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham.  For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost. (Luke 19:1-10)"

It is amazing what an encounter with our Lord can do to us, how it can turn our world upside down and change our lives subtly or drastically.  Jesus proclaimed to Zacchaeus, “I must stay at your house.”  This imperative is what Jesus says to you and to me as well.  He must come to us, he must dwell in us, he must transform us, and then our lives will be different.  The mission of our Church has always been, and continues to be that of bringing every Zacchaeus in the world to Jesus.  The mission of Holy Trinity is to bring the Zacchaeus’ of our neighborhood and those whom we touch to Jesus.  We continue what was begun over 100 years ago.

As the shadows grow longer and the days shorter autumn will arrive soon.  With the growing darkness let us turn more intently to The Light, Christ.  I encourage you to explore ways to welcome Jesus more completely into your life.  Let go of past grievances, forgive a grudge, welcome a stranger, connect with someone with whom you have been estranged, pray more often, read and pray over scripture, learn about the life of a saint, don’t hold back words of love for those in your life, and give thanks to God every day.

Here in Holy Trinity the Lord awaits us.  Know that you are always welcome in this house of the Lord.  There is a renewed spirit here in Holy Trinity as we continue to be open to how God is calling us to proclaim his Good News.  It is exciting to think about what God has in store for us.  Keep us in your prayers.

Love,

Fr. John

  Parish Partners 2nd Annual 

Neighborhood Clean-up Day

Saturday, October 3rd

Again, this year, our “Saints in the Streets” will start in the Holy Trinity area and finish up in the St. Anthony area.  We have expanded our route and are working diligently to recruit additional volunteers and community resources for this year’s neighborhood event.

Registration will take place in Bockhold Hall across the street from Holy Trinity.  Free Parish Partners T-shirts will be available while supplies last.  We will provide sweet rolls, juice and coffee in the morning and hot dogs, chips, apples and soda for lunch.  And, of course, water will be provided through out the day.

Depending on the number of volunteers that come to the event, additional opportunities may be to expand also to King and Warman Avenues as we also continue down Holmes to Warman to Washington Street.  Leaders and Teams will be addressed the day of the clean-up and assignments will be determined at that time.  Tools and supplies will be provided by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and other kindly benefactors.

Please pray about adding this ministry to the list of works that you do to demonstrate your faith.

For more information and to volunteer please contact Carol Douglas at 354-6103, Kathy Ivancic at 495-3019 or Joe Luzar at 299-3266.

   Pumpkins for Sale    

Beginning Saturday, October 17th, pumpkins will be sold at The Providence Center, which is the location of the Parish Office of Holy Trinity and St. Anthony.  The pumpkins are being sold to help support youth ministry events.  Prices range from $3 to $14 depending on the size.  The Parish Office is located at 337 North Warman Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.  Please support our youth ministry by purchasing your pumpkins this year at The Providence Center!

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Donations to Holy Trinity via the Web

You can now make donations to the Bockhold Hall Fund or purchase Parish Partners Cookbooks, Pleasures from the Good Earth via the Holy Trinity website at www.holytrinityindy.catholicweb.com.  Just click on the PayPal “Donate” or “Buy Now” buttons and follow the simple to use instructions.  It’s that easy – no more check writing and you can make your donations while surfing your other favorite websites.

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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Are you interested in joining Father John on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from February 22nd to March 4th, 2010?  If you are interested in joining him, please give Father John a call at the Parish Office at 317.631.2939.

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CYO Athletic Committee

Holy Trinity and St. Anthony are forming an athletic committee to begin a CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) athletic program for the youth of the parishes to compete in tournaments with the youth from other parishes.  If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Father John at the parish office at 631-2939.

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If you are aware of a parishioner who is home bound, in a nursing home or the hospital, please contact the Parish Office at 631.2939 with the person’s name, address and telephone number.  Thank you for your assistance.

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Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary

(October 7)

Blessed Virgin Mary, the mysteries of the rosary lead us to meditate on the life of Jesus, the Redeemer.  May our meditation on the mysteries of our salvation bring us to live the life of Christ in the world.  May we imitate what these holy mysteries contain and receive what they promise.  Amen

                             Young at Heart           

Thursday  ?  October 1st - After 8:15 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony meet in Ryan Hall for a yummy breakfast, socializing and discussion of future activities.

Thursday  ?  October 22nd – Bus trip to St. Meinrad – enjoy the beauty of southern Indiana in the fall.  The price of the trip has not yet been determined, the more people who can go the less the price will be.  Please contact Ann Bordenkecher at 247-8347 or 797-2126 to let her know you plan on taking the bus trip to St. Meinrad.

St. Vincent De Paul News

Originally, Saturday, October 17th had been Holy Trinity’s day to send volunteers to the St. Vincent de Paul Warehouse; but, the date has been changed to Saturday, October 24th because the Warehouse will be closed on the 17th for the Estate Sale.

The St. Vincent de Paul Estate Sale will on Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th.  At this sale items that are not requested by our clients are sold to raise money for the operation of the Warehouse.  There will be many good buys to be had and a chance to help the Society.  The Estate Sale will have things for Christmas, decorations, etc., pictures, furniture, antiques, fur coats and many other items.  Do plan to attend the St. Vincent de Paul Estate Sale on October 16th and 17th.

Make plans now to help at the Warehouse on October 24th.  According to James 2:14, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?”  James 2:17 “Faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”  In His Book, this is what God said to us.  So please consider helping at the Warehouse as one of your works that you do to demonstrate your faith.

Our annual St. Vincent de Paul meeting will be at the Pratt Quigley Food Pantry on October 11th.  The West District is in charge of the meeting again this year.  Holy Trinity members are in charge of registration.  We have not yet received the date reservations need to be made by so if anyone is interested in attending please call 297.2498.

October 25th will be Blanket Sunday for the west side.  Please watch for flyers concerning the event.  Save your blankets, sheets, bedspreads and drapes for this collection.

Come join us at our Wednesday meetings on October 14th and 28th in Bockhold Hall at 6:00 p.m.

-          Frances Fisher

St. Vincent de Paul

Blessing Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive from your bounty, through Christ, our Lord.  Amen

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Holy Trinity Food Pantry

The Holy Trinity Food Pantry is in need of VOLUNTEERS to help out; and, just a few hours here and there would be appreciated.  Please consider adding the Holy Trinity Food Pantry as one of your ministries.  Contact Denise Crane at 317-244-2008 for more information on the Volunteer times that are available.

With the economy struggling so are families struggling.  Many families do not have the money to buy other very basic necessities that they need to maintain their body’s health.  We will continue to be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.  But, to help with the increased need, we have added evening hours of 5 to 7 p.m. starting on Wednesdays; and, we have also added the following items to our list of needs:

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Food prices have increased yet Food Stamp dollars have not.  Money that was once used to purchase healthcare needs is now being used to buy food previously covered by Food Stamps.

There is a box in the back of church for you to place the items you so generously donate.  Watch for sales and be sure to use those coupons.  Buy one, get one FREE is always good. 

Thank you for caring and for helping to support the struggling families in the Holy Trinity community!

-          Denise Crane

Holy Trinity Food Pantry

                           Featured Potica Lady                   

  Sandy Powell spreading

 Potica filling onto dough

Who is this lady helping bake poticas over the past several years at Bockhold Hall? You know, the lady who has the big brown eyes, pearl teeth, and always neat hairdo.  Why, of course it is our Sandy Powell.  She is a likable person who makes friends easily and is always happy. 

Sandy and her sisters were born one year apart, and they were raised on Warman Avenue.  They were known as the three dressed-alike sisters in their Holy Trinity Grade School days.  Most people felt like they were triplets, as they were alike in looks and structure.  One neighbor could not tell them apart.

After attending Holy Trinity and graduation from St. Mary Academy, Sandy went to work as a secretary in the insurance field.  She enjoyed retirement for a short period, after which she took a part time job in food preparation with the Speedway and Pike Township School systems.  No doubt that is one reason she has been in charge of the Slovenian Festival food serving line for the past two years for all the wonderful food prepared by the Yagger’s Conservation Club.  Sandy worked in a similar position at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during various racing events for many years.

Until her recent move to Brownsburg, Sandy lived in Speedway for twenty-five years.  In prior years she enjoyed traveling to the foreign countries of Haiti, Guatemala, Mexico, and Rio De Janeiro.  She traveled frequently in the United States to such places as Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C.

Sandy married Johnny Powell, a Holmes Avenue Slovenian in June of 2007.  They live in Brownsburg and participate in many Haughville Slovenian activities and events.  Both of them enjoy visiting with many friends and Slovenians of their past.  The Slovenian National Home is still a place of enjoyment for them.  Holy Trinity Church is their main place of worship, as it is for many other Haughvillians.  They feel that Holy Trinity Church is such a beautiful place to worship.  They believe additional Slovenian attendance by both young and old is needed for its future existence.  This is Johnny and Sandy’s dream.  Both of them are so proud of their Slovenian Heritage and the happiness that both Haughville and Holy Trinity Church has provided them.

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Sandy always looks forward to her trips to Oldenburg, Indiana to see some of her former Franciscan nun teachers and others.  She tries to make a few trips a year with some of her friends and Johnny.  She gleams with joy while talking about her visits.  Some of Sandy’s good nun friends are Sister Annette (Mary Frank), Sister Carmen, Sister Shirley Massey and one of her favorites Sister Laurencia Listerman, who is now in her mid nineties.  Sandy idolizes them.  Johnny kids Sandy and tells her that she would have enjoyed a career as a nun, more so than as a secretary.  However, as he says, "Life is what is!"

Thanks Sandy for all of your help with the potica ministry.

 - Janet Black

Potica Ministry

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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 Parish 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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Christ Renews His Parish

The second Christ Renews His Parish, renewal weekend for women, took place on September 12^th and 13^th, with much success.  After six months of faith formation and planning, a team of 13 women from Holy Trinity and Saint Anthony hosted and presented the retreat weekend to 11 others.  The Holy Trinity presenters included Kathy Ivancic, Patty Jugg, Pat Murrell, Nancy Rasmussen and Catrina Rush; and, the Saint Anthony presenters included Ann McCurdy, Debbie Miller, Denise Freeman, Denise Harty, Diane Harty, Erica Freeman, Sherry Yarrito and Maria Zarate.

The weekend was filled with unique and varied opportunities for faith reflection, fellowship and, of course, great food.  J  But most importantly, it allowed for new friendships to develop while a loving God renewed our faith.

The highly entertaining participants included from Holy Trinity – GiGi Bartholomew, Janet Black, Janet Blakey, Diana Davis, Carol Douglas, Natalie Hyatte, Kathy Lucas-Conerty and Luann Osborne; and, from Saint Anthony – Lisa Ashcraft, Peggy Dolan and Diana Torres.

CRHP offers separate weekends for both men and women, each Fall and Spring.  We hope you’ll consider the next opportunity for this reflective faith experience.  Watch The Trinitarian for dates.

- Nancy Rasmussen

Co-Spiritual Director

Women’s CRHP Team One

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Slovenian Women’s Union Branch #5

News & Upcoming Events

The Slovenian Women's Union Memorial Mass will be on Sunday, October 11th at the 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity.  The annual mass is to remember all deceased members of SWU Branch #5 here in Indianapolis, and will be followed by our "Koffee and Krofe" breakfast in Bockhold Hall.  All members and their families are invited to join us.

The Slovenian Women's Union Holiday meeting will be held Saturday, November 7th at 12:00 noon, at the Slovenian National Home.  It will be a pitch-In luncheon, followed by a short meeting, and our "Famous Haughville Bingo"!!  Bring a favorite Slovenian Holiday dish, and a wrapped prize to donate to Bingo.  Hope to see you there!!

-          Phyllis Fon

President, SWU #5

The Toby – IMA

INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART

4000 MICHIGAN ROAD INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208 317-923-1331 IMAMUSEUM.ORG

Thursday, November 19th - Rooster’s Breakfast / Petelinji Zajtrk

(Director - Marko Nabersnik, Slovenia, 2007, 123 minutes)

Hovering between comedy and thriller, this film is about a laid-off mechanic who heads to the country to apprentice for a hard-drinking master and engages in a love affair with a woman married to a local criminal.  In Slovenian with English subtitles.

Screen Zenith features award-winning films from around the globe.  All films shown at 7 p.m. in The Toby.  All films subject to change.  Shown in DVD.  Presented with promotional support from the Indianapolis International Film Festival.  $9 Public / $5 Members / $7 Students with ID.  Purchase tickets at IMA ticket desk, online at imamuseum.org, or by calling 317-955-2339.

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Slovenian Heritage Still Strong

The Slovenian Heritage is still strong!  As the Slovenian community and their friends traveled near and far in the morning rain to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the Slovenian National Home, the afternoon sunshine made it a more enjoyable and memorable occasion for all our shareholders, families and friends, including the Holy Trinity Class of 1959.  We appreciate that you celebrated your 50th class reunion with us and recommend others follow your lead in the festivals of coming years

Thank you to Father John McCaslin, pastor of Holy Trinity parish and the Holy Trinity Choir for joining us to celebrate Mass.  Is it a coincidence that the rain ceased shortly after Mass? Thanks also to The Old Timers Band and Ed Jakad & The Time Bandits who donated an afternoon and evening of music for singing and dancing; The Yagger’s Conservation Club who prepared the food, made, donated and cooked the sausage; Paul Barbarich for composing the event program hand outs, all the volunteers, including the Board Members who organized the festival and served you in various ways throughout the day. 

Please patronize our sponsors listed on the web site under Slovenian Festival.  Their donations made this festival possible.

The winner of the survey drawing was Stephen Fon Jr.  Stephen won a free lunch or dinner at the Nash on a Friday, Saturday or any open Sunday of his choice.  Thanks to everyone who responded, your suggestions are vital to the livelihood of the Nash.

We appreciate all of your support in the past and look forward to seeing your faces at the events to come!

Thursday October 1st – sing your heart out during Karaoke Night with Dean and Ed at 7 p.m. Tuesday October 13th – come down and try your luck at the Euchre Tournament at 7 p.m. Sunday October 11th – root for the Colts when they take on the Titans at Noon.

Wednesday October 21st – make a strike on Wii Bowling Wednesday also at 7 p.m.

Slovenian National Home

2117 West 10th Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46222

317-632-0619

www.indy-slovenian-national-home.com

-         Evelyn Collins

Nash, Board of Directors

Ancient Prayers to Mary

We Turn to You for Protection

(Sub Tuum Praesidium)

“We turn to you for protection, holy Mother of God.  Listen to our prayers, and help us in our needs.  Save us from every danger, glorious and blessed Virgin Mary.”

 - Marian Prayers & Devotions

Bockhold Hall Gym Reservations

If you would like to reserve the Bockhold Hall Gym for an event please call 317-636-2202.  If no one is available please leave your name and telephone number to receive a return telephone call.  If you would like information on scheduling an event you may also call the Velikan family at 317-374-3667 or Rick Brodnik at 317-407-2129.  As you well know, many people have had plenty of good times at a party, dance or reception in the Bockhold Hall Gym!

       Children's Choir   

The combined Holy Trinity/St. Anthony Children's Choir will meet on Wednesdays, from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. in the St. Anthony School basement. All children in grades 2 to 6 are invited to join!

Youth Band

Youth Band resumes practice for the fall on Wednesdays, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Anthony.  All teens in grades 7 through 12 who sing or play an instrument are welcome to join.

For more information on the Children’s Choir or Youth Band please call Miranda Gratner at 280-0183.

 - Miranda Gratner

Choir Director

Altar Society Upcoming Plans

Plans are under way for our Holiday Bazaar on November 14th.  We'll be serving our fabulous Spanish Hamburgers, Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup, Tenderloins and Homemade Desserts.  We are counting on many wonderful donations for our “Baked Goods” Table and our “AS IS” Table.  Since we have not had our first meeting of the year, we don't have chairpersons in place yet.

There will also be a limited number of booths for rent at $10.00 per table. Please call Carol Douglas at 354-6103 to reserve a table.

Our meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month, we start at 6:00 p.m. with a pitch in dinner and conversations before we move into the planning process.  We could sure use some fresh ideas; won’t you plan to join us on October 22nd?

 - Carol Douglas

Altar Society

Messages from City County Councilwoman Marilyn Pfisterer

You can find what your home’s assessed value is by going to www.indy.gov/assessor and click on the link.  Your estimated tax bill can be calculated by multiplying that figure by 1.5 (which is the 1.5% tax cap passed by the Legislature.)  The next tax bills are scheduled by the County Treasurer to go out in October with payments due in November.  The treasurer assures me that 2010 will be back on the normal billing cycle.

I have been asked by some about a self defense class.  After exploring the issue I did find that there is one planned (For FREE) at Conseco Field House on October 14th.  The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the class is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  More information about it can be found at www.anescapeplan.com.  Sounds like a good way to spend time.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATES

I am having my quarterly Town Hall Meetings:

October 10th – at the Speedway Town Hall at 10 a.m.  There will be someone there to discuss and answer questions about the Wishard item on the November ballot.  October 15th – at the Knights of Columbus on Lynhurst at 6:30 p.m. (Across from the 8 Second Saloon).  I will bring the CD of the Wishard information to that one and have someone from the new Office of Code Enforcement come to talk about ways to make a city a better place to live with code enforcement.

Please mark the dates on your calendar and come if you possibly can. There will be additional items there for discussion and I will have time for questions.  Bring a friend or neighbor and pass the word to any one you think might like to attend and get information.

Prayer in Time of Need

O Lord, in my present need, help me believe that You are aware of my anxiety and will do what is best for me.  Give me the strength to trust You and to put the present and future in Your merciful hands.  Amen

-         The Passionists of Holy Cross Province

 Our Beloved Bockhold Hall

A Lot of Fond Memories of Bockhold Hall

I remember the building as the school building.  I attended school when it was first built for 5th through 8th grades.  On Friday afternoons the girls would play basketball.  There were 2 bowling lanes in the basement on the left of the stairs.  Also CYO used the rooms for meetings.  I was secretary for many, many years.

During the War Years, the room was used to entertain the service men from Stout Field.  We had snacks, sandwiches and soft drinks with music on the phonograph.

In later years, dances were held on Fridays in the gym.  There was always a nice crowd and good music.

One of our pastors got a group of good singers together and musicals were held on the stage.  The Haughville neighborhood had very, very good singers.

The gym floor was made for roller skating, which was nice for the younger groups.  We would skate 2 or 3 times each week.  Many people had their own “shoe” skates or if they didn’t, skates could be rented.  We learned how to dance on skates. 

Activities like these helped our parents to know where we were at all times.

-         Clara (Fon) Koehl

Class of 1934

The Faith Formation and Family Life Commission invites you to join us for a study of our Catholic Faith.  We will be following the Companion guide to Adult Catechism.  Each evening will start with a light supper followed by study and prayer.  The Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Sisters have agreed to present the materials.  It will be an informative and enjoyable evening once a month.  Food, Fellowship and learning!  What a great combination!  Our next gathering will be:

Tuesday    October 6th                6:00 p.m. in Bockhold Hall

As the Seasons Change

a little something to

Warm Your Heart, Body & Soul

Prize Winning Recipe

Here is one of the prize winning recipes from the Altar Society October 2008 Chili Cook-Off.  It is easy to prepare and tastes delicious.

Scrumptious White Chili

1.         In a large stock pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat.

2.         Add chicken, chilies (jalapeno peppers) cumin, oregano, chicken broth, water

and beans to stockpot. Stir well, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer,

covered for 10-15 minutes.

3.                  Just before serving, add the cayenne pepper, salt, cheese and sour cream. 

Heat just until cheese is melted, being careful not to let the chili boil.

4.                  Serve at once, garnish with the green onions if desired.

Enjoy!

-          Carol Douglas

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Lord slow me down and let me walk with quiet pace today; not hurriedly lest I mis-step and somehow lose the way that You have marked, and priceless moments waste when I discover that I’m wrong and must my steps retrace.  Lord slow me down, that I’ll not miss the simple joys You give abundantly – on every hand.  Let me take time to live! – Alice Hansche Mortenson

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“The Passion of Christ has enabled me to make changes that I didn’t think I could make.  I found myself saying, ‘Yes’, a constant ‘Yes.  Father let it be your will.’”

 - Father Alex Steinmiller, C.P.

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