PARISH ADMINISTRATION Parish Bookkeeper, *Lani Cosme Program Manager, *Colleen Glazer Parish Secretary, *Catherine Jestice Parish Plant Manager, *Victor Zambrano PARISH ADVISORY COUNCILS Pastoral: Alicia Javier (Singles) Don and Maureen Drew (Marrieds) Odelia Ramirez (Spanish speakers) William Quinn (Seniors) Victoria Vulaj (Teenagers) Financial: Michael Donofrio, Vincent Pascal Carol Joyce, Emily Cho Roache (Trustees) WORSHIP Acolytes, Kevin McKenna Devotions, Private, Adoration / Daily Evening Rosary, Ellen Valko Legion of Mary Sagrado Corazon, Yolanda Pardo Lectors Floral Decorations, Maryann Finegan 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, Hans Ramirez, Patrick Machado 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: Kate Concannon, Anne Lia, Edward Haggerty, Devinee Worrell, Gloria Frucht, Sr., Gloria Harris, Teresa Roa, Michael Waters, Robert Donofrio, Chris Sanchez, Kenneth Larson, Yolande Irizarry, Eleanor Kozol, Amy Fisher, Tony Hartner, Josephine Zingone, Mary Aversa, Diane Williams, Reggie Alexander, Alicia Dias del Toro, Margaret Flanagan, Jennifer Simoni, Silvana de Aguilar, Mary Catherine Silverman, Jack Briggs, John Little, Dennis Joseph, Thelma Morel, Sklyer Luci, George Harrison, Maria Lameda, Edna Harris Lilienthal, Christine Strovink, Martha Catel, Claire & Frank Whitehouse, Elizabeth Nichols, Meg Scala 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 15, 2021 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;/ my spirit rejoices in God my Savior/ for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant./ From this day all generations will call me blessed:/ the Almighty has done great things for me/ and holy is his Name.”

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY MONDAY NO DA Meeting Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NO NA Meeting TUESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NO Lectio Divina (Spanish) R.C.I.A. – Rectory – 7:00 PM NO Christian Meditation WEDNESDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NO NA Meeting THURSDAY NO Al Anon Meeting Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NO AA Men’s Meeting FRIDAY Rosary – Church – 5:10 PM NO AA Women’s Meeting SATURDAY Food Pantry – Rectory – 10:30-11:00 AM * * * * * * * *

YOUR DONATIONS (collected in church)

Last week’s collection: $3,671.00 THANK YOU!

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK / 8/14 SATURDAY 8/14 5:30 EVA & RICARDO MORE SUNDAY 8/15

7:30 DANA & BERNADETTE CALDWELL 9:30 MARIE KRYNICKI 11:15 H. PAUL EHRLICH 12:30 ANA MARIA PARADA 5:30 JUANA VIRAY

MONDAY 8/16 Stephen of Hungary 9:00 Souls in Purgatory 5:30 Those for whom no one prays

TUESDAY 8/17 9:00 Souls in Purgatory

5:30 Those in hospice, hospitals, and nursing homes WEDNESDAY 8/18 9:00 Former parishioners, living and deceased 5:30 PETER A. SANDI-27th Anniversary THURSDAY 8/19 John Eudes, priest 9:00 MONSITA IRIZARRY 5:30 Parish priests FRIDAY 8/20 Bernard, Doctor of the Church 9:00 JACOB TIGAR (living) 5:30 Parish musicians SATURDAY 8/21 Pius X, pope 9:00 Souls in Purgatory * * * * * * * *

“THE CHOSEN” The Intriguing TV Series

Season Three of The Chosen is about to debut. The beauty of this TV series is the way it takes the things we know about the life of Jesus and his followers, and attempts to flesh them out—all with reverence, respect and a touch of humor. The 12 Apostles and disciples—both men and women—are given true depth of character, and are portrayed with storylines that make us imagine them as people like ourselves encountering the Savior. Check it out!

Download the FREE app, or get more information about the series from Angel Studios, visit https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen.

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Father Antonio Almonte is away on a well-deserved vacation and will return to Holy Trinity next Sunday. We are very grateful to the following priests for filling in for him: Bishop Gerald Walsh (July 25th and August 1st) and Fr. D’Angelo Jimenez (August 8th and 15th). Gracias!

Solemnity of the Assumption

TODAY, Catholics around the world will celebrate the Assumption of Jesus’ mother into heaven. Seventy-one years ago, on Nov. 1st, Pope Pius XIII, issued his Apostolic Constitution, Munificen-tissimus Deus informing us of this infallible dogma of Faith:

[WE,] THE CHURCH, believe: “… the Immaculate Virgin Mary, preserved free from all stain of Original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of Lords and Conqueror of Sin and Death.” The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular participation in her Son’s Resurrection and an anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians: Catechism of the Catholic Church, 966

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BANNS OF MARRIAGE

JOSEPH SIRI & LAUREN LAVIN

* * * * * * * * PARISHIONER ONLINE DONATIONS

We are extremely grateful to those of you who now make your regular donations to Holy Trinity parish on the WeShare platform. Please continue to do so as it really helps us keep the parish financially healthy “in season and out.” The following notice came from the Archdiocesan Vicar General. You don’t have to change anything.

WeShare, the online giving platform used by the majority of our parishes, will transfer ownership from Liturgical Publications Inc. (LPI) to Ministry Brands. This transfer of ownership will NOT IMPACT USERS, (Online Donors, so online donors should continue to utilize the WeShare platform exactly as they have done in the past.

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE The Archdiocese of New York, its parishes, clergy, religious, institutions and hierarchy cannot support, or have any affiliation with, DESFILE MARIANO DE NUEVA YORK, INC. or its allied associations.

The members of the organization Desfile Mariano de New York, Inc. and affiliated associations, Dominican Sunday, Marian Ministry, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award continue to fail to comply with the policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of New York and are distributing information inaccurately, suggesting that they are affiliated with the Archdiocese of New York. They are not. Members of these organizations have been actively present at the parishes and/or Catholic institutions. Accordingly, the organization is not permitted to use the name, trademark, parishes, clergy, religious, and hierarchy of the archdiocese to advertise or announce any activity or ministry. Effec-tive immediately, any and all parish activities purport-edly associated with Desfile Mariano de Nueva York, Inc. and/or its associations are hereby suspended. * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * *

+ Holy Trinity – 10 Years Ago + “from the archives!”

For Your Interest and Information The next Holy Trinity Elementary School Reunion will be held Sat., Oct. 8th at Nonna’s, 520 Columbus and 85th St. All alumni welcome. Bishop Gerald Walsh, long-time priest at Holy Trinity, will celebrate the 5:30 Mass beforehand. (9/18/11) And 20 Years Ago … Catholic Social Teachings Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J., Professor of Philosophy at Fordham and Weekend Associate here, will deliver the upcoming Wethersfield Lectures. The topic will be “Catholic Social Teachings.” The series begins March 21st and will be held at St. Agnes Church, 143 E. 43rd St. The lectures are from 6:30-7:30 PM, followed by refreshments and a half-hour Q&A. Cost for the lectures is $50. Because of overwhelming demand, pre-registration is required. Contact the Rectory for more information. (7/01/01)

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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Family Faith Formation Because Faith is best taught and lived out in the family, the Church calls parents to be the first and foremost educators of their children. Holy Trinity’s program begins Sunday, Sept. 19th. For more information and registration, contact Collen Glazer: trinityreligioused@gmail.com.