News & Events

175th Anniversary

The 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis provides us with an ideal opportunity for counting our blessings. When Bishop Joseph Cretin was named the first bishop of St. Paul on July 23, 1850, who could have anticipated the vitality of the parishes, schools, ministries, and Catholic insti-tutions that today constitute the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis? The Lord has indeed blessed us in abundance, and I feel privileged to be able to serve as your shepherd at this historic time.
Please know of my prayers for you and your loved ones throughout this Jubilee Year. I ask in re-turn for your prayers for the Archdiocese. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may we continue to spread the good news of Jesus and build upon the strong foun-dation that has been our legacy these past 175 years.
Sincerely in Christ,
+Bernard A. Hebda
Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Andrew Dinner

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m., Archdiocesan Catholic Center, St. Paul. The Andrew Dinner is an opportunity for men, ages 16-50, who are interested in learning more about the priesthood. The dinner is hosted by Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father Mark Pavlak, vocation director. The evening includes prayer, dinner and conversation with vocations testimonies on priesthood and religious life. It is typical for a pastor, deacon, religious or youth minister to accompany each discerning guest. Registration deadline is Friday, January 21. For more information, contact Fr.McCabe.

Catholic Daughters “Meal In A Bucket”

Preorder slips are in the back of Church for the next 4 weeks. Available meals are BBQ with Buns, Chili, Potato Soup, Portage Soup and Cinnamon Rolls. Orders available for pick up the weekend of Jan. 18-19 after Mass. Your support is truly appreciated.

Catholic Young Adults

Catholic Young Adults monthly gathering will be Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at Holy Trinity: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Potluck/ Social, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Pro-Life Video and Discussion, 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. Rosary for Life. Please RSVP and tell us what you will bring to the potluck, and how many others will be with you. Thanks!

Contribution Envelopes

Contribution Envelopes are now being mailed to parishioners quarterly. If you have not yet received your contribution envelopes and would like to, please contact the Parish Office.

Energy Assistance Program

Need help paying your energy bills? Greater Minnesota Gas, Inc. (GMG) offers a federally funded program to help pay home heating costs, furnace repairs and could offer energy efficiency home upgrades for income qualified customers. Call 1-800-657-3710 for assistance.

Eucharistic Revival

“There is no better preparation for Holy Communion other
than offering it to the Immaculate...She will prepare our
heart in the best way possible, and we will be sure to give
Jesus the greatest of joys and to show him the greatest of
loves.” St. Maximilian Kolbe www.eucharisticrevival.org

HT/SC Cemetery Board

HT/SC Cemetery Board is seeking input from parishioners with ideas for projects to further enhance our cemetery. Do you have a particular area of interest (i.e. contemplation, beauty, accessibility, practicality, tranquility)? Contact a Cemetery Association Board member: Fr. McCabe, Brian Buck, Billy Gadient, Wayne Gadient, Maureen Lodermeier, Jerome McNamara or Marty O‟Connor

Holy Family Catholic Adoption

Holy Family Catholic Adoption is the only Catholic adoption agency in the Archdiocese and was created in 2001 to save babies from abortion through the loving offer of adoption. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies upon donations.
Please consider a donation to assist in this pro-life ministry. More information at www.holyfamilyadoption.org or holyfamilyadoption@
usfmily.net.

Holy Trinity Parish Annual Financial Report 2023-2024

Thank you for your generous support! Copies of the annual report at church entrances this weekend. Summary: each church met their budgetary goal, although we are short a parish maintenance/custodial part time person, and have no money set aside for deferred maintenance. In August we replaced the main roof at St. Mary and tarred a small roof section at Holy Trinity, but these are not included in this report because the new financial year began in July. However, the $16,000.00 flat roof repair at St. Mary is included. St. Mary's financial outlook is good because the investment income from the Beulah Wahlin Estate offset this repair. This generous estate gift also paid for the $70,000.00 roof replacement at St. Mary, which will be on the next annual report. The interior repairs at St. Mary because of past water damage will cost approximately $38,000.00, but Catholic Mutual Group through the Archdiocese will pick up that bill, except for a $2,000.00 deductible. Please consider gifting Holy Trinity Parish in your estate planning. Thank you and God bless you!

Holy Trinity Parish Annual Financial Report 2023-2024

Thank you for your generous support! Copies of the annual report at church entrances this weekend. Summary: each church met their budgetary goal, although we are short a parish maintenance/custodial part time person, and have no money set aside for deferred maintenance. In August we replaced the main roof at St. Mary and tarred a small roof section at Holy Trinity, but these are not included in this report because the new financial year began in July. However, the $16,000.00 flat roof repair at St. Mary is included. St. Mary's financial outlook is good because the investment income from the Beulah Wahlin Estate offset this repair. This generous estate gift also paid for the $70,000.00 roof replacement at St. Mary, which will be on the next annual report. The interior repairs at St. Mary because of past water damage will cost approximately $55,000.00, but Catholic Mutual Group through the Archdiocese will pick up that bill, except for a $2,000.00 deductible. Please consider gifting Holy Trinity Parish in your estate planning.

KC Pancake Breakfast

Please join us on Sunday, January 19, from 9am-12:30pm for our annual council fundraiser at the Bellechester Community Center. Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, and Beverages. Freewill offering accepted to benefit council stewardship for charity, unity and fraternity within our parish communities.

Knights of Columbus Meeting

Knights of Columbus Meeting: Monday, Jan. 13, is the K of C meeting at St. Mary’s Bellechester. Social at 7:00 PM, Regular Meeting at 7:30PM. Lunch afterward.

Lost and Found:

There are several children‟s items that have been left in the church over the past year. Please stop by the Holy Trinity community room to see if they belong to you! Thank you!

Maintenance Update for Holy Trinity Parish

Due to a slight roof separation over the sacristy at Church of the Holy Trinity water leaked in when an apparent ice dam formed. The leak appears to be fixed, but approximately $5,515.00 worth of damage happened to the sacred vestments. Catholic Mutual Group reviewed it and will cover some of the damage with our responsibility being $1,000.00 deductible.
Please consider making a special intention to the Lord Jesus and offer a gift beyond your regular tithe. Some generous donors have given a total of $600.00 toward this cause. Please help and make your check out to Holy Trinity Church, and in the memo: HT Liturgy account. Thank you for your generous and prayerful support.
In the last storm one-third of our maple tree north of the HT parking lot fell. It took awhile for the busy forester to get to it, but the council members all agree that it needs to be completely taken down because of its compromised integrity and apparent rotting that seemed to have weakened it.
Also, in that same storm some flashing on the west side of the Holy Trinity church was separated. A roofer has looked at it, the same roofer who is going to be doing some work at Church of St. Mary, and he will come up with a bid for me to review.
Thank you for your patience as Church of St. Mary is undergoing roof maintenance.
St. Columbkill is still addressing water issues and perhaps an addition for another bathroom and to increase the size of the community room. We are waiting on bids to see if the community wants to move forward with this project.
Thanks again for all the helpful advice and opinions, but especially for your prayerful support as I have to make some difficult decisions for the future of our parish community. God bless,
Fr. Thomas McCabe, Pastor

New Minnesota Child Tax Credit

This new tax credit is available to Minnesotans who have children under 18. www.FamiliesFirst Project.com/CTC.

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) met last week, but if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, please contact Fr. McCabe. A big thank you to the anonymous donor who contributed to the expense of OCIA, it is now FREE!

Open Hearts Study Group

All are invited to join an 8-week study group “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” by Matthew Kelly of Dynamic Catholic. Sessions will meet on Tuesdays at Holy Trinity at 9:00AM beginning with the introductory session on August 27. The consecration will begin on September 5. Call Teresa Buck 651-380-6770 and go to www.dynamiccatholic.com/33-days-toeucharistic- glory.html to download the free study guide.

Pacem in Terris Retreat

Allow God’s love to heal, nourish and transform your. life. Find rest in body, mind and spirit in this hermitage sanctuary. No schedules or daily distractions. Pacem in Terris offers guests an environment of silence to pray and enter into an intimate union with God. Open year-round. Gift certificates available. www.paceminterris.org. 763-444-6408.

Parish Evangelization Cells (PECS)

Thanks to all involved with small faith and Evangelization groups who met to pray the rosary, celebrate Holy Mass and share experiences and food on Thursday, October 24.

Please Pray for...

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Beverly Jean Brickzin, mother of Mary Brickzin-Gale, who passed away on Friday January 3, 2025 at the age of 87. May she rest in peace, through the mercy of God. Amen.

Please pray for:

Please pray for: Marcy Dilworth, Susan Brown, Margaret Wagner, Maxine Ryan, Ed Heppelmann, Anne Merry, Ray Poncelet, Dave Buck, Scott Cyert, Jerry Joe Majerus, Louise Heppelmann, Brent Hokanson, Anne Skalicky, Neil Stehr, Jen Berg, Marge Majerus, Shawn Frederixon, Gabe Ryan, Laura Luhman, Ryan Zorn, Beth Carlson, Chuck Havrilla, Randy Nardinger, Wilma Seither, Linda Bowar and Alan Gadient.

Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults

Holy Trinity is dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults. Volunteers serving with minors and vulnerable adults must complete requirements before engaging in ministry. Contact - Maria Schultz, Safe Environment Coordinator at: holytrinitygoodhue@gmail.com.

Small Groups

We are happy to communicate that we have seven (7) Parish Evangelization Cell Small Groups meeting weekly beginning around Lent of which you can sign up to grow as a “missionary disciple” of Jesus Christ and his Church.
Your participation in these groups will keep our parish and families Christ centered. This initiative by Archbishop Hebda is helping us reach out to those who want to share this Christian journey of divine faith, hope and love with us!
Please go online to review and sign up with a small group @https://archspm.groupvitals.com/groupFinder or go to holytrinitygoodhue.org under Ministries: Small Groups for more information.

St Mary’s will serve coffee and rolls after 8:45AM Mass

St Mary’s will serve coffee and rolls after 8:45AM Mass: To assist, sign up on the sheet in the back of Church.

St. Mary’s Coffee and Rolls

St. Mary’s coffee and rolls started Jan. 5. Sign up sheet in back of Church.
Mission Sewing continues on Thursdays at 9:00AM at Holy Trinity church. All are welcome to sew, tie, iron, trim and laugh!

Sympathy and Prayers

Sympathy and Prayers: Our prayers for the Zimbars and Erhardt families whose baby boy Colten died recently. Thank you St. Mary's for your generous donations for our Goodhue Co. Christmas Families in need. Six families and 13 children had a wonderful Christmas! Thank you!

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January 2025

For the right to an education Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

Unlocking The Mysteries Of The Bible

Are you interested in learning more about the Bible? Join us for an 8-week video and discussion study of “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible” by Jeff Cavins and Sarah Christmyer. Meetings will be Tuesday mornings beginning Jan. 16, 2024 from 8:45-10:30AM at Holy Trinity. Purchase the workbook at ascensionpress.com/collections/unlocking-the-mystery which will also give you access to the videos for a year. Questions and sign up call/text Mary Majerus at 651-764-2725 or email mcm2@sleepyeyetel.net.

Vianney Visit

Saint John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul. The Vianney Visit is for Catholic men, high school sophomores
through college-age man who has not completed undergraduate studies (up to age 24). This event provides a closer look at college seminary life. You will hear testimonies from current seminarians, attend spiritual conferences with SJV priests, pray with the community, and tour the University of St. Thomas. You may also have the option to meet individually with priests on staff or the rector. Interested? Call Fr. McCabe.

What is FORMED?

Our parish has a subscription to FORMED!
Which means ANYONE can access it for free! What is it?:
FORMED is an online platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even cartoons for our children.
How do I use it?:
You can enjoy FORMED on your computer, phone or on your television with an inexpensive Roku device or Apple TV. You can even listen on your phone as you commute or do chores.
How do I create an account? To create an account (again, for free), go to https://formed.org/signup and type in "55027". Click on Holy Trinity Parish, enter your name and email. That's it!
Our hope and prayer is that the content on FORMED will enrich, deepen, and inspire your faith.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter; ”
Let us strive to become the work of his hands by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Weekends are Feb 14-16, 2025 in Buffalo, MN and May 16-18, 2025 in Buffalo, MN. Brent & Tracy Chessen at 612-234-7440 or twincitieswwme.org.

“Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story”

Join us in seeking to prepare for Jesus’ birth by being part of a 4 week study entitled “Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story” on Tuesday mornings, 9:00-10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church. We will explore the places, meet the people, and experience the events that shaped the first Advent, and find our place in the story to help us experience this sacred season in a new way. “Rejoice!” begins with a short video fol-lowed by discussion and run from Tue., Nov. 26th-Dec. 17th. Contact Regina at reginaponcelet@gmail.com.