PARISH ADMINISTRATION Parish Bookkeeper, *Tara Dahill Program Manager, *Colleen Glazer Parish Secretary, *Catherine Jestice Parish Plant Manager, *Victor Zambrano PARISH ADVISORY COUNCILS Pastoral: Aeden Aktulun (Singles) Peter McGhee & Jeanne Dennison (Marrieds) Ramona Garcia (Spanish speakers) Carol Joyce (Seniors) Valentine de Villeneuve (Teenagers) Financial: Michael Donofrio, Vincent Pascal Norma Ytuarte, Sheila Mullan (Trustees) WORSHIP Acolytes, Kevin McKenna Devotions, Private, Adoration / Daily Evening Rosary, Ellen Valko Legion of Mary, Blanca Bulit Sagrado Corazon, Yolanda Pardo Lectors, Stephanie Miller Floral Decorations, Mia Kravitz Sacred Music, *Andrew Yeargin, Director Cantors,*Andrew Yeargin Contemporary Ensemble, Phelder St. Germain Misa in Espanol, *José (Cheito) Guevara Schola Cantorum, *Andrew Yeargin Sacristans, *Victor Zambrano III, James Hulak COMMUNITY BUILDING Bulletin, Parish Weekly, *Catherine Jestice Calendar, Master Parish, *Catherine Jestice Concert Series GUEST, *Andrew Yeargin PARISH, *Andrew Yeargin CRC (Contemporary Roman Catholics), James Hulak Scouting Programs, Bob Deaver Trinity Counters, JoAnne Pollio FORMATION / EDUCATION Adult Faith Formation, *Colleen Glazer Lectio Divina-Young Adults, *Fr. Gary Mead Christian Meditation, Donald Main RCIA (Christian Initiation), *Msgr. Sandi Religious Education, *Colleen Glazer OUTREACH Blood Drive, *Catherine Jestice Breakfast Line, *Colleen Glazer Food Pantry, *Colleen Glazer Guest Clergy Hospitality, *Msgr. Sandi Holy Trinity/Ascension Homeless Shelter, Mike Griffin Making All Things New (MATN), Kenneth Craig Twelve-Step Programs, *Catherine Jestice * indicates parish employee * * * * * * * *

Please keep our sick in your prayers: Lois Mazzitelli, Kate Concannon, John Muratori, Steve Manfredo, Marie DeTullio, Dianne Mastrorocco, Graziella Piciulo, Kelsey Kruse, Karen Murphy, Anne Lia, Edward Haggerty, Ralph Esposito, Devinee Worrell, Gloria Frucht, Augustine Waters, Regina & Joe Rywelski, Oscar Batista, Sr., Mary Haggerty, Elizabeth Minicozzi, Jacob Tigar, Harry Wagner, Evan McKeehan, Maria Leon, Pat Ballaro, Gary Nichols, Steve Clifton, Joan Winters, Blanca Bulit, Milady Perez, Emilio Mattei, Sandra McConnell, Sandra Jones, Juan Perez, Elizabeth Nichols, Valerie Greco, George Poulain, Jr., Brett Kornacki Names will remain on our prayer list for one month. If you would like us to carry a name longer, please contact the Rectory.

AUGUST 12, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life … I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

MONDAY DA Meeting – Rectory – 12:30 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NA Meeting – Center – 7:30 PM Legion of Mary – Rectory– 7:30 PM TUESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM Lectio Divina (Spanish) – Center – 7:00 PM Christian Meditation – Rectory – 7:00 PM Fr. Gary YA Lectio Divina – Rectory – 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NA Meeting – Rectory – 5:30 PM THURSDAY Al Anon Meeting – Rectory – 12:15 PM Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM AA Men’s Meeting – Rectory – 7:00 PM FRIDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM AA Women’s Meeting – Rectory – 6:15 PM SATURDAY Food Pantry – Rectory – 10:30-11:00 AM * * * * * * * *

YOUR DONATIONS

Last week’s collection: $3,957.00 THANK YOU!

* * * * * * * * Going away during the summer? Don’t forget to check www.masstimes.org where you can find out where and when you can attend Mass, not only in the U.S., but world-wide. You can also find handy info, such as confession times, the Saint of the Day, the Daily Prayer, and more.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK / 8/11 SATURDAY 8/11 5:30 Expectant couples in the parish SUNDAY 8/12 7:30 ROSEMARY FUHR 9:30 Parishioners of Holy Trinity 11:15 Single parents in the parish 12:30 Renée Elizabeth Kaplan & Marina & Angel Suárez Fernández 5:30 BRETT KORNACKI (living) MONDAY 8/13 Pontian & Hippolytus, martyrs 9:00 VINCENT PASCAL (living) 5:30 ROMONA ROSADO

TUESDAY 8/14 Maximilian Kolbe, martyr 9:00 PASQUALE & MARIA RISPOLI 5:30 Infirm of the parish

WEDNESDAY 8/15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 Those for whom no one prays

9:00 LAURA DUPITON & TYRONE RORIE (living) 12:15 Former parishioners, living & deceased 5:30 ALEXANDRA BROZOZA 7:00 Our neighbors

THURSDAY 8/16 Stephen of Hungary 9:00 Seminarians and those in religious formation 5:30 Those about to undergo surgery 7:00 Elderly of the parish FRIDAY 8/17 9:00 Single parents of the parish 5:30 ELVA GONZALEZ VEGA SATURDAY 8/18 9:00 PETER A. SANDI-25th Anniversary

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Church Signs for the 21st Century!

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Parents of Boys and Girls, Grade 5 and Older

Boys and girls in the 5th grade and older will soon be invited to be trained and then formally blessed as Trinity Altar Servers. It’s a great honor to assist the priest in the celebration of the Eucharist for our parish-ioners. Serving Mass also displays an excellent model of prayer and good behavior for other children. Please consider it; give them the opportunity to shine! Watch the Bulletin for an announcement in September.

Wednesday is a Holy Day! The Solemnity of the Assumption will be celebrated by Catholics around the world on August 15th. On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Jesus’ mother as infallible.

“We pronounce, declare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma that the immaculate Mother of God, the ever-Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul to heaven glory.”

Please join your fellow parishioners in reverencing the Virgin Mary at the celebration of the Eucharist. It’s one of only six Holy Days on the American Liturgical Calendar, each of us is committed to observe as a Catholic. Tuesday 5:30 PM Vigil Mass Wednesday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:30 PM, and in Spanish, 7:00 PM

The Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Death Penalty

In today’s Bulletin INSERT, you can read the official letter sent by the Congregation of the Faith to all the Bishops of the world concerning the revision of #2267 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It’s very important for all of us to know why Pope Francis ordered the revision.

Volunteer as a Catechist! Be part of a program that touches hearts and trans-forms lives. Volunteer as a Catechist (religion teach-er) and pass on the Gift of Faith that was given to you. Opportunities for Sunday mornings to work with our youngest children & Monday evenings. No experience necessary; a willingness to give of your self, critical. Training and user-friendly class guides available. Contact Colleen Glazer, trinityreligioused@gmail.com. * * * * * * * * REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

for SEPTEMBER, 2018 Religious Ed.classes: Grades K-6 Sundays 10:30-11:45 AM

Grades 5-High School: Mondays 6:00-7:15 PM Applications on our website: htcny.org & at the Rectory For questions or more info: trinityreligioused@gmail.com

Religious Education classes for the 2018-2019 year begin September 16th. Please note that all students must be registered or re-registered before classes begin.

Have You Noticed? There are no second collections in the months of July and August. We do this on purpose and out of respect for external Charities and you, dear parishioners! Thank you for being so very generous! * * * * * * * * Lines to be Taken to Heart I dreamt death came to me one night, and heaven’s gates flew open wide. With kindly grace St. Peter came and ushered me inside. There to my astonishment were friends I had known on earth. Some I had labeled as unfit and some of little worth. Indignant words flew to my lips: Words I could not set free, for every face showed stunned surprise – No one expected me. * * * * * * * *

Why Not Offer a Mass for Someone You Love?

It is a long-standing tradition in the Church to offer Masses for family, friends and loved ones. Mass cards can be taken to a wake or sent to a family, letting them know they are in your prayers. By noting an anni-versary, we keep our memories fresh, never forgetting those we loved in life. And, of course, Masses can be offered for the living, for matters of health or other special intentions. Masses may be arranged at the Rectory; the usual offering is $15 * * * * * * * *

+ Holy Trinity – 10 Years Ago +

“from the archives!” This Week Today the Grotto officially opens with another “Taste of the Upper West Side,” a fabulous smorgasbord of samplings of foods from our favorite restaurants of the Upper West Side. $20 will provide you with a feast! The CRC has a lot of great activities lined up, including a guided Walking Tour of Central Park, a Met Museum tour of the Golden Age of Venetian painting, and evening at Tavern on the Green – check them out at their website. (4/13/08) Eyes on the Prize We had an enthusiastic response this past Lent to the drive held by one of our Religious Ed. classes to collect eyeglasses for the needy. We are very proud of our kids. Congratulations! They collected 142 pairs of glasses, cleaned and packed them to be shipped to an organization in Africa that recycles them for people unable to pay for glasses. Please be sure to see the poster by the entrance of the church, describing their work. (4/13/08)

La Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María

La asunción de María es un dogma definido por Pío XII el 1 de Noviembre de 1950 con la constitución apostólica Munificentissimus Deus. Es una de las tres solemnidades marianas del año litúrgico. Los cristianos, desde antiguo (siglos IV-V) celebraban ya el tránsito o dormición de María y en textos apócrifos se hablaba ya de su asunción como misterio de la pascua realizado en plenitud en ella. La iglesia greco-bizantina, en los siglos VII al X a través de los textos de los padres, teólogos y doctores afirmaba ya la asunción corporal de María, si bien entre la mayor parte de los teólogos de Occidente se consideraba aún como piadosa sentencia solamente. Fue en el siglo XVIII cuando se produce la primera petición a la Santa Sede para la definición del dogma. Sin embargo, representaciones teatrales muy antiguas y que aún se celebran, nos hablan del arraigo de esta creencia en los fieles, como el Misterio de Elche. Por tanto, el dogma, como sucede en el caso de la Inmaculada Concepción, vino a explicitar teológicamente lo que el sensus fidelium venía ya celebrando desde siglos atrás. La asunción de María se constituye, entonces, en fiesta grande para cualquier creyente: supone el modelo de nuestra condición futura, en el que nos precede nuestra hermana y madre en la fe, María. Quizás la rutina de las propias celebraciones litúrgicas, incluso su ubicación, en medio del mes de vacaciones, nos pueden estorbar el meditar en este misterio que se conforma en un mensaje de vida y esperanza para quienes aún peregrinamos en nuestra condición presente. Puede ser hoy un momento de gracia para adentrarnos en la meditación gozosa que esta solemnidad nos anuncia. http://www.revistamiriam.com/index.php?option=com_content&tas

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+ Retiro Espiritual + Agosoto Sábado 18, 9am a 5pm, Padre D’Angelo Jiménez Passionist Monastery, 8645 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, NY Inscripcion: Rectoria Blessed Sacrament Church, Fernando Bueno, Valor: $20