News & Events

Appalachia Christmas Mission Thank You

Because of your generosity we were able to send four large boxes of gifts to the Appalachia Christmas Mission. Thanks to Pat and Mary Jo McNamara and all those who helped pack the items and load the semi, especially Terminal Transport Inc., of Roseville who donated the semi and driver to deliver the donations to Kentucky. Thank you also to those who sent cash donations to the parishes.

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: Christmas Caroling

Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 22. Potluck 6:30-7:30PM at Holy Trinity and caroling until 9:00PM with hot drinks afterwards.

Christmas Program at St. Columbkill

All parishioners‟ children, including those who don‟t attend faith formation at Holy Trinity, are invited to partake in the program. The Christmas Pageant is December 22 after the 10:30AM Mass, followed by refreshments (light lunch). Contact Shannon Dicke for more information.

All preschool or kindergartener children are invited to join in a song before the Christmas Pageant at St. Columbkill after Mass on Sunday, December 22. Please meet with Shannon Dicke in the back of church after that Mass.

Communal Penance Service

All are encouraged to attend an Advent Communal Penance Service with multiple priests on Thur., Dec. 19, from 7:30-8:30PM at Holy Trinity. The service begins at 7:30PM in the church. After a short reflection the penitents go to one of the confession areas where one of the priests assisting will hear individual confes-sions. People can stay for the final prayer as a com-munity if they wish, or leave quietly after they com-plete their penance.

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.

Diaper Drive

Catholic Daughters is hosting a diaper drive benefiting First Choice Clinic in Red Wing. Donations will be collected from Advent (Dec 1) to Epiphany (Jan 6) at the back/entry of each church. Catholic Daughters will match $1000 worth of diapers donated. Diaper sizes 3-7 are in the greatest need. Thank you!

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

Gift Card Project

CCW Gift Card Project from December 1 thru January 5. It helps clients of Goodhue County Social Services who may slip through the cracks throughout the year. Included is a list of businesses to purchase cards from or you can donate cash or checks made out to Deb O’Connor or Diane Opsahl and we will purchase the gift cards. We usually ask for amounts of $10, $15, $20, or $25 Businesses are: Target, Walmart, grocery stores in the Goodhue County area, gas cards from Kwik Trip, Casey’s, local stations, and we have purchased gift certificates from local vet clinics, as some clients have companion animals. Drop boxes are at both churches or you can mail cards or donations to: Holy Trinity Parish, Attn: Christmas Gift Card Project, P.O. Box 275.
Thank you for your support with this project. --Diane Opsahl and Deb O’Connor.

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.

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: 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.

Prayer Partners

Prayer Partners are requested for Confirmation candidates this spring—envelopes are in the entrance of each church. Take one and start praying for a candidate who will be confirmed May 21. Every prayer helps, and yours is needed! A prayer partner prays for their confirmation candidate each day for the graces he or she needs to grow closer to God, to overcome their struggles, and to get the most out of their confirmation formation. Prayer also helps them fight any temptations to not listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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.

Sympathy and Prayers

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Zimbar and Erhardt families whose little baby boy Colten died on Friday, November 29.

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.

Volunteer Catechist Needed

A volunteer catechist is still needed for Grade 4! A great bunch of kids; small class. Is the Holy Spirit calling you to teach? Please see Fr. McCabe or Maria Schultz.

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.