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

40 Days for Life: Prayers to End Abortion

40 Days for Life is a Christian organization that takes a peaceful, prayerful approach to this controversial issue to move hearts and minds. This prayer campaign is on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 1212 7th Street NW, Rochester. If you would be interested in making an appointment with God to pray for all involved in this issue go to 40daysforlife.com/rochester to register and sign up. For more information contact Margaret Mulligan at 40daysforliferoch@gmail.com. Even if you are not able to pray at the Planned Parenthood location, please pray daily during this campaign for an end to violence against children in the womb! Suggested prayer intentions:
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/pro-life-rosary-prayerintentions

Church St. Michael Fish Fries

You are invited to the annual Church St. Michael Fish Fries on Friday evenings during Lent (April 4 & 11), serving from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM! Both baked & fried fish will be offered! Prices: Adults $15.00, Children 5-12 $6.00, and family maximum $45.00.
TAKE OUT AVAILABLE! Location: Church of St. Michael, 451 5th St. SW, Pine Island. 507-356-4280

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.

Do you know…?

Our third grade Faith Formation class is on a quest to identify the relics contained in the altars of St. Mary's, Holy Trinity and St. Columbkill. The students would appreciate any information you could provide. Please contact Fr. McCabe or Eva Diercks at 651-380- 9248.

Easter Flowers

It‟s time to order flowers to beautify our churches for the Easter season! Order forms are in the church entries. The deadline to order is April 6.

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.

How to Lent

All are welcome to a 4-week Lenten series entitled How to Lent held on Tues. mornings at 9:00 AM beginning on March 11 at Holy Trinity Church. This series helps us to understand and practice Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This series will challenge us and help us grow in our spiritual life.

Jubilee Year Indulgence/Cathedral Guided Tour

Let‟s visit the Cathedral of St. Paul for a special Jubilee Year Indulgence! Friday, May 9, Mass at HT 9:00 am (optional), brunch after Mass at the Goodhue Depot (optional, your expense), Coach Bus boards at 11:45 am at Holy Trinity parking lot ($10 per person, families no more than $50) and departs at 12:00 for Cathedral Guided Tour which begins at 2:10 pm for about 1 hour. Coach Bus returns to HT around 4:30 pm. 25 spaces available. RSVP to parish office by April 1! Anonymous donor subsidized the bus fee. Praise God for our generous parishioners!

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!

Many Thanks!

e would like to extend a special thank you to Jean Fulton, who donated her time, catering expertise, and resources to stir up some delicious Cajun food for our Mardi Gras fundraiser Holy Trinity Parish is eternally grateful!

Mission Sewing

Mission Sewing continues on Thursdays at 9:00AM at Holy Trinity church. All are welcome to sew, tie, iron, trim and laugh!

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!

Office Housekeeping Note

If the church is closed or there is no one in the office at Holy Trinity, please use the grey drop box to the left of the east door at Holy Trinity (the entrance with the outdoor steps) to leave items such as envelopes, forms, or donations. Please do not leave money on the desk in the office. Thank you for your consideration!

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.

Part-time Maintenance/Custodial Position

A person at
least 21 years of age with a MN Driver’s License can apply. A
practicing Catholic is preferred, since no employee of the
Catholic Church can be a counter witness to the Catholic
faith. Work up to 6 hours per week, $14-$17/hr. depending on
skill and experience. Snow removal before office hours,
Masses and Faith Formation classes and other events at Holy
Trinity; grounds care, maintain riding mower, some custodial
and maintenance work at each church. Call Fr. McCabe at
651-923-4472 by March 30 and provide references. The Essential
3 Safe Environment program (background check, Code
of Conduct and VIRTUS training) will need to be completed.

Please pray for:

Please pray for: Bob Eppen, Diane Ryan, Wanda Schafer, 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, Marci Dillworth, Alan Gadient, Roy Goranson, Susan Brown, Jocelyn O’Reilly.

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.

SAVE THE DATE Holy Trinity Parish Garage Sale Fundraiser

Holy Trinity Parish Garage Sale Fundraiser, Bake Sale, Food Stand. Start gathering items to donate to the sale! Proceeds to benefit our Youth Faith Formation. Sponsored by our churches of Holy Trinity, St. Columbkill, and St. Mary. Additional information to follow at a later date.

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.

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!

Thank you for your prayers!

My mom, Doris McCabe is home from the hospital. Please pray for Jameson Letsinger who was recently added to the prayer list.

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.

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.