Taking the Journey TOGETHER - "The Spirit drove Jesus out to the desert and he remained in the desert for forty days " - Holy Trinity Parish
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February 21
First Sunday
of Lent
2926 Beaver Ave DSM IA 50310 515.255.3162 www.holytrinitydm.org
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1 Taking the Journey TOGETHER
“The Spirit drove Jesus
out to the desert and he
remained in the desert
for forty days…”
Mark 1:12-15
Join us in person or WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE
www.holytrinitydm.org Rev. Mark Neal, Pastor 515 255 3162 X126 www.virtualclassroom.net/ht
2021 LENTEN ACTIVITIES & SERVICES
JOIN US AS WE JOURNEY THROUGH LENT
STATIONS OF THE CROSS 5:30PM FRIDAYS
February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, & 26
ADORATION
Thursdays from 2:00-9:00PM in Church
FISH DINNERS HOSTED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FROM 5:30-6:30PM
CARRY OUT ONLY
Fridays-February 19, March 5 and March 26 (tentative)
Desserts available from the HT High School Youth Group
TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday, April 1
7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, April 2
7:00PM Proclamation of the Lord’s Passion /
Veneration of the Cross
Easter Vigil, Holy Saturday, April 3
8:00PM Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday, April 4
8:30AM & 10:30AM Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
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NOTES FROM THE CHURCH FEB 21 2021
NEXT BAPTISM CLASS ON MONDAY-FEBRUARY 22ND
If you are planning on baptizing your child at Holy
Trinity, a Baptism Class is required. We will offer class
on this Mon, Feb 22. Please sign up for class by calling
the Parish Office at 255-3162 ext.128. We look forward
to celebrating this beautiful Sacrament with you!
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THE DES MOINES AREA HUNGER HIKE IS LOOKING TO
FASTING BREAD FOR LENT This takes a little while to EXPAND! We want inspired individuals to join our board!
make but you will enjoy it and it’s great to read about We are a friendly group of dedicated volunteers who all
the symbolism attached to each of the believe in the cause of reducing food insecurity. The
ingredients. Recipe here historic Des Moines Area Hunger Hike has been around for
https://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2011/03/fasting-bread-for-lent.html over 50 years. Our board members meet on the third
Monday of each month (on Zoom) for about an hour.
Monthly time commitment for board members is around
WE ARE CALLED Join our faith community—and more 2-3 hours max per month, with an increase in time
than 12,000 Catholic communities across the United commitment in October for the Hike. Meetings include
States—in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice preparing for the annual Hike which raises funds to be
Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl by the doors allocated among organizations both locally and globally.
at church or in the parish office. During the 40 days of This is a perfect opportunity for those who have never
Lent, we will reflect on how hunger and malnutrition served on a board or are looking for a way to increase
affect our human family and on the need to take action their involvement in our community. To apply, please
to end this global injustice. allow us to get to know you better by filling out our
application HERE. We ask that you apply before April 1.
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ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED We can have 1 Altar Server at
Weekend Masses. Eligible servers are students
already trained with Parental Permission. Parents—email
carolynr@holytrinitydm.org with student’s name and
Mass time availability.
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HUNGER IN OUR WORLD Jesus told us that whatever SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS! To advertise, contact Andy
we did for one of these least brothers of his we did for Negrete 255-3162 ext. 129 or andyn@holytrinitydm.org
him. Reflect on the challenge of global hunger— it is a ___________________________________________
reality for millions of our sisters and brothers. What will
you do to support the hungry in our community and PLEASE REMEMBER THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED...
around the world? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more. Randy Winn
Husband of Stephanie Winn of our Parish
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS ENDING WEEK OF FEB 14 2021
Budget - July 2020 - June 2021 $1,008,000 YTD Overage (Deficit) $(8,464)
YTD Actual Tithing through Feb 14 $627,553 Tithing for the week ending Feb 14 $18,056
YTD Budget through Feb 14 $636,017 Number of Donations Received 63
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FISH DINNERS 2021
2021 LENTEN
Fr. Francis Ostdiek Council #14029
CARRY OUT ONLY
MAR FRI 5:30-6:30 PM
MAR
5 HT GYM 26?(MAYBE)
PREORDER HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140868502483
Baked Tilapia and Baked Beer-Battered Cod,
Mac ‘N Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes, Vegetable,
Coleslaw, Dinner Roll/Butter
Dessert provided by
Holy Trinity Youth Group
(Free Will Offering to support Youth Group Activities)
ADULTS AGE 5-11 UNDER 5 FAMILY
$10 $5 FREE $40
Proceeds benefit charitable causes of the Knights of Columbus
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NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL FEB 21 2021
COME GROW WITH US!
TRANSITIONAL
KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL 3
WANT TO GIVE YOUR LITTLE ONE A JUMP START? Our Preschool, Prekindergarten and TK curriculum is
Holy Trinity is now enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year! aligned with Iowa Common Core and our K-8 school
We offer a first-rate educational program, rooted in the curriculum. Coursework includes faith-formation, academic
Catholic faith, with a faculty and staff committed to providing growth, social skills development and enrichment activities
your child(ren) with the best possible education. like art, PE, library and computer classes. Our focus on
literacy development helps ensure students are at or above
It's also an award-winning school that won first place in the grade level across all disciplines by third grade. To learn
Des Moines Register’s Annual Metro Best competition in more about these classes please visit out our website links
2020, a 6X recipient of the Governor’s annual STEM award, https://holytrinitydm.org/school/academics/preschool-pre-
a favorite of DSM Parent’s magazine and a National Blue- k and https://holytrinitydm.org/school/academics/transitio
Ribbon School. nal-kindergarten
What does all this mean for your child(ren)? CTO (Catholic Tuition Organization) is another way for
families with students in grades TK-8 to get between 10%-
• Small Class Sizes: Each student receives more 50% toward tuition based on need (you can find out more
individualized attention and are more likely to thrive at ctodsmdiocese.org). Applications are being accepted
• Stream-centric Academics (Science, Technology, now at fairapp.com. Plus, families in Iowa can now use a
Religion, Engineering, Arts And Math): Students have 529 Savings Plan for K-12 Catholic education. It only takes a
greater opportunity with access to a STEM Lab, robust arts few minutes to establish a 529 account and beneficiaries
program and faith-filled education giving can use up to $10,000 per year which often also comes
• True Community: Improving student’s socio-emotional with a tax deduction on that money.
capabilities makes them better prepared and connects
you with like-minded parents that become friends for life If you are ready to start your educational journey with
Holy Trinity, please FILL IN THIS INQUIRY LINK TODAY.
OUR PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE Holy Trinity not only provides
four-year-old UPK programs, but also education and
enrichment programs for three-year-olds (Preschool 3s) and
five-year-olds (Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten).
ENROLLMENT IS HAPPENING RIGHT
We offer full and half-day class options to meet the needs of NOW AT HOLY TRINITY!
your family's schedule and extended care opportunities are Contact us at 515 255 3162
available before the school day starts and after the school ext 115 or please visit us at
day ends for an additional fee. https://holytrinitydm.org/school
Want more information? Call the School Office 515 255 3162 X116 M-F 8AM-4PM Fax 515 255 1381
FOR THE COMMUNITY FEB 21 2021
BLOOD DRIVE
SAT FEB 27 Holy Trinity Catholic Church
8AM - NOON Blood Drive
Saturday, February 27, 2021
WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU
8:00 AM PARTICIPATE!
- 12:00 PM
Gym,
2926 Beaver Avenue
This blood drive is sponsored by
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
SetSetupup your
your lifesaving
lifesaving appointmentappointment
TODAY! today
Contact Sandy Stacy at (515) 255-3162 ext. 124
CONTACT SANDY STACY 515 255 3162 x 124
Save time while saving lives with QuickPass:
Fill out your donor history the day of your donation on your phone, tablet or
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You can now fill out your donor history questionnaire the day of your donation from the comfort of
Sponsored By Holy Trinity & Held
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AT 2926 BEAVER AVE DES MOINES 50310
lifeservebloodcenter.org/quickpass
Please bring a valid form of identification, such as your donor ID card or driver’s license. To ensure our ability to meet social
distancing standards and safety protocols, we require all donors to schedule an appointment to donate blood. Blood donors are
required to wear a mask for the duration of their appointment. If you do not have a mask, we will provide you one. Walk-in
donations are not accepted at this time.
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NOTES ON THE MASS FEB 21 2021
SPIRITUALITY OF THE READING
What Is Lent? And why not use some time to read in advance the gospel
Ash Wednesday was a few days ago, starting the Lenten from the upcoming Sunday Mass? Sit down, read it slowly,
countdown toward Holy Week and Easter. But maybe some and let the scene described take place within the your heart
of us are not completely clear as to why these weeks of and mind. This week you could ask Jesus how it felt to have
preparation are there in the first place. the Spirit drive him into the desert, as described in this
week’s Gospel.
One opinion is that Lent is a time to deprive yourself. You
give up candy or smoking or desserts or heavy meals or … The point?
well, choose your favorite and then give it up. These are part
of Lenten practice. Let the Lord’s loving deeds be your motivation for “giving up”
anything during Lent. Make a gift of gratitude to God—rather
Lenten deprivation gave birth to Mardi Gras (literally than just refraining from something or other. How does any of
meaning “Fat Tuesday”). In contrast to the toughness of Lent. this prepare you for Holy Week and Easter? By doing exactly
Mardi Gras, at least in non-COVID years, had you eat all the what Jesus does when he makes of himself a gift consisting of
fat you could, parade around in costume, go wild. The public suffering and death. He is returning a gift of love to the
usually does not recall that Mardi Gras has something to do Father. Lent prepares us to witness this reality of our savior.
with what is to them a quaint old practice, Lent. But that
John Foley, SJ
sharpens the question: what have they or we forgotten about
Lent and its practices?
Lent prepares us to witness the reality of our savior.
Well, what if we described Lent as a “Retreat”?
A Retreat, in Catholic and other religions, is a space of days
taken out to pray and to be with the Lord. Often one goes to
a retreat house to do these. In St. Louis, for instance, there is
a beautiful place called “White House”—different from the
one for the president—which has a stunning view of the
Mississippi River. For many decades Jesuits have preached
retreats there every weekend and sometimes during the
week. Sizeable groups of men or women stay for two or
three days to meditate, listen to talks, and refresh their
spiritual lives.
I am not saying that you should disappear to the nearest
retreat house for the five weeks of Lent. But what about
letting each Lenten day partake of certain retreat practices?
For instance, what about setting aside a little time each day
to let your insides settle down for a while, to create a space
within you to welcome God. Maybe set up a special place in
your home or someplace else just to pray. How about a
picture or crucifix or maybe a candle? Or just 10 minutes
of silence?
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BRING THE GOSPEL HOME FEB 21 2021
READING I: Genesis 9:8-15
PSALM: 25:4-9
READING II: 1 Peter 3:18-22
GOSPEL: Mark 1:12-15
Question for Children: What will you do this Lent
to become more like Jesus
Question for Youth: Lent gives us a chance to do
things differently – to "go to the desert." How
can you make Lent a time for growing in faith?
Question for Adults: What is the one area of
your life which you most want to "reform" as
you get ready to embrace the Gospel, what is it?
SAINT OF THE WEEK
David, Bishop, c. 520-589
David was born around the year 520. He was educated in a monastery in Cardigan where he was an exceptional student. His
fellow students told of seeing a “dove with a golden beak playing at his lips and teaching him to sing the praise of God.” After
ordination as a priest, David retired to an island to study under the Welsh saint Paulinus for several years. When he emerged
from his studies, David became very active. He is said to have founded twelve monasteries, the last of which, Mynyw (later
called Menevia and now St. David’s) in the far southwest corner of Wales, became his home for most of the remainder of his
life. The discipline of his community was extremely severe. Hard manual labor and bare subsistence were the norm. The
monks drank only water (which earned for St. David the surname, “The Waterman”). Silence was the rule unless absolutely
necessary to speak and prayer was constant, even when laboring.
Sometime during the mid-500s, a synod was called in Cardigan to suppress the Pelagian heresy, which was re-emerging in
Britain at that time. (This heresy denied the concept of Original Sin.) David was invited to attend but declined until St. Deiniol
and St. Dubricius arrived at the monastery and persuaded him to go. At the synod, David’s eloquence and grace so
overwhelmed the attendees that he was unanimously elected bishop of Cambria, replacing St. Dubricius who resigned in his
favor. David accepted only on the condition that the episcopal seat be relocated to Mynyw. As bishop, David later convened
another council that ratified the decrees of the earlier assembly and drew up the regulations which became the governing
documents for the Church in Wales.
Little else is known of St. David, but he is said to have died in his monastery in Mynyw sometime around the year 589.
Another Welsh saint, St. Kentigern, saw his soul being carried to heaven by angels.
David's message today: While little is known for certain about St. David’s life, we can assume that he lived a life devoted
wholly to God and, when he was selected as bishop, accepted this as God’s will. It isn’t always easy to accept God’s will in
our lives, but with prayer we can accomplish anything.
Set aside some part of your day for prayer and reflection if you do not do this regularly. Ask God for help in speaking with
conviction about your faith.
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BRING THE GOSPEL HOME FEB 21 2021
DONATE AT MASS OR ONLINE AT https://holytrinitydm.org/donate
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NOTES FROM THE CHURCH FEB 21 2021
Holy Trinity Members are invited to the
Healing Mass
Friday March 12 at 9 AM
If you or a family member desire
God’s healing grace, come to the
Healing Mass Friday March 12 at 9 AM.
Father Mark and Father Greg Leach will offer
the Sacrament of the Sick during this liturgy.
Anyone experiencing pain or distress whether mental, physical,
or spiritual, is a candidate for the Sacrament of the Sick.
We are requesting that parishioners make a reservation with
Sandy Stacy, Pastoral Care Minister. Please call the Parish office
at 255-3162 ext 124 and let us know how many
will be attending in your family.
We want to allow for the safety of all individuals attending
this Mass. Physical distancing will be provided and
we request you wear a mask.
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MASS / LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS NEXT WEEK LITURGICAL MINISTERS / ALTAR SERVERS
Sunday Feb 21
8:30 AM Mass For the Parish Saturday, Feb 27 4:30 PM
10:30 AM Mass Evelyn Bisanti Altar Server Tyler Leo
Lectors Mary Sanders & Chris Lang
Monday Feb 22 NO Communion Service
EMHC Team 2
Tuesday Feb 23 Musical Coordinator Tom Quiner
8:30 AM Mass Don Hilbert
Wednesday Feb 24 Sunday, Feb 28 8:30 AM
8:30 AM Mass Virgil Hefner Altar Server Gabe Polich
Lectors Doug Gross & Marla Gowdey
Thursday Feb 25 EMHC Team 1
8 AM Mass Dick Heger Children’s Liturgy No Children’s Liturgy
2-9PM Adoration Musical Coordinator Tom Quiner
4:15PM Rosary
Friday Feb 26 Sunday, Feb 28 10:30 AM
8:30 AM Mass Sawyer Crandall Altar Server Kevin Copic
5:30PM Stations of the Cross Lectors Mark Amadeo & Lisa Rea
Saturday Feb 27 EMHC Team 1
3-4 PM NO Reconciliation Children’s Liturgy No Children’s Liturgy
4:30 PM Mass Mildred McClavy Musical Coordinator Dr. Kevin Allemagne
Sunday Feb 28 WEEKEND MASSES Sat 4:30 PM / Sun 8:30 & 10:30 AM
8:30 AM Mass Randy Winn WEEKDAY COMMUNION SERVICE Mon 8 AM
10:30 AM Mass For the Parish WEEKDAY MASSES Tue, Wed & Fri 8:30 AM / Thurs 8AM
RECONCILIATION Sat 3-4PM
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