News & Events
40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil
September. 24 - November. 2
You are invited to join us for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Also, to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, and help spread the word about this community outreach. More information – especially if you‟d like to volunteer to help, contact: Margaret Mulligan at 40daysforliferoch@gmail.com or www.40daysforlife.com/rochester.
Adorers Needed
October
We are looking for people for Adoration times on Wednesdays at Holy Trinity. Two time slots are available. We could be flexible with the times as some of the other adorers could move to a different time. Adorers are also needed at St. Mary for Monday evenings from 7:15-8:15pm and occasionally from 5:00-6:00pm. Substitutes would be great also. Please contact the office if interested. Scholarship Auction: St Mary’s will have their Scholarship/ community care auction on September 21 after Mass. If you have any donations you can leave in the back of Church. Any questions, 651-764-0231.
Archdiocesan Passport Adventure: We are 175 years strong!
July - October
Catholics around the world are marking 2025 as a Year of Jubilee, while at the same time we as an Archdiocese celebrate 175 years since our founding on July 19, 1850.
Archbishop Hebda invites you to become an Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrim:
• Go to https://www.archspm.org/passport/ for more information and to download and print your passport.
• From now through Sunday, October 12, try to visit seven parishes other than your own, much as Saint Philip Neri led the faithful of his day to seven churchesin Rome. You could pray for one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit at each church.
• Among the seven churches, try to visit our two Jubilee co-cathedral churches: the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Basilica of Saint Mary. Look for the Jubilee Cross in each of them.
• Perhaps visit our oldest Church of Saint Peter in Mendota and one of our newest churches. Saint Katherine Drexel in Ramsey is just about to be consecrated and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Hastings has just been renovated.
• Try to participate in a Mass that might expand your personal experience of liturgy—perhaps with our Maronite or Byzantine brothers and sisters, with one of our immigrant communities, with one of our Traditional Latin Mass communities, with the Catholic deaf community or with the University students at Saint
Lawrence in Dinkytown.
• Join us Sunday, October 12, for one of the morning Masses at the Cathedral and for an Ice Cream Social.
Celebrating our Archdiocese 175th Anniversary
2025
Celebrating our Archdiocese 175th Anniversary, we offer a commemorative historical picture book, In Everything, Give Thanks, after each Mass over the weekend of July 26/27 suggesting a “Free Will” offering of $40.00. It has pictures of all Catholic churches in our Archdiocese with a short commentary for each. It begins with an inspiring account of the establishment of the Diocese of St. Paul which encompassed all of Minnesota and the Dakotas at its inception July 19, 1850. It was named an Archdiocese in the year 1888.
+Please write checks out to Holy Trinity Parish, and in the memo, Special Projects Account.
Eucharistic Revival
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“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
First Choice Clinic Fall Banquet
October 2
You won’t want to miss this uplifting and encouraging pro-life event with our executive director, current clients, donors, and board members! Two options: noon luncheon or 6:30 PM dinner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Red Wing, MN. RSVP online, via email, or call the clinic at 651-267-4357. info@firstchoiceclinic.org or www.friendsoffirstchoice.org/events
HT/SC Cemetery Board
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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
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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
2023-24
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!
Looking for men for St. Michael's Lent
August 15 to September 29
We're looking for men to join us in practicing St. Michael's Lent. It is a 40-day period of prayer and penance, traditionally observed from August 15 to September 29 (the feast of St. Michael the Archangel). It is a time for Catholics to prepare for the feast of St. Michael by reflecting on themes of spiritual warfare, purification, and divine guidance. This period is inspired by St. Francis of Assisi's devotion to St. Michael... If interested contact Eric Ryan at 651-380-6111.
New Minnesota Child Tax Credit
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This new tax credit is available to Minnesotans who have children under 18. www.FamiliesFirst Project.com/CTC.
Office Housekeeping Note
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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
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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.
Please pray...
October
Please pray for: Bob Eppen, Margaret Wagner, Ann Merry, Ed Heppelmann, Ray and Gloria Poncelet, Dave Buck, Scott Cyert, Jerry Joe Majerus, Louise Heppelmann, Brent Hokanson, Anne Skalicky, Neil Stehr, Jen Berg, Marge Majerus, Shawn Frederixon, Gabe Ryan, Ryan Zorn, Beth Carlson, Chuck Havrilla, Randy Nardinger, Amy Feely, Alan Gadient, Roy Goranson, Susan Brown, Jocelyn O’Reilly, Marci Dillworth and Bjorn Otterness.
Praise God!
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Our parishioners know to fast one hour before receiving Jesus Christ sacramentally in Holy Communion, except for water/medicine. This so called “Eucharistic fast” includes abstaining from gum, juice and coffee, so we might prepare more intentionally and be hungry for the Lord. The homebound/nursing home parishioners and those who assist should fast at least 15 minutes, unless emergency.
Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
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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.
Recover Sunday as a Day for the Lord and Family
Summer- Fall
The 12 themes of how to reclaim Sundays
To kick off Synod Year III—Parents as Primary Educators of Their Children in the Ways of the Faith—the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is pleased to publish 'Reclaiming Sundays: Recover Sunday as a Day for the Lord and Family.' The guide lays out monthly themes and practical suggestions for families to build lasting habits and anchor their week in a joyful, prayerful and restful observance of Sunday, and helps inform and inspire parents to understand and fulfill their responsibility as the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith. Find the monthly guide at: https://missionsupport.archspm.org/resources/reclaiming-sundaysmonthly-guide-pdf/
Reclaiming Sundays: Sunday is a day which is at the very heart of the Christian life. Let us open our time to Christ, that He may cast light upon it and give it direction. He is the One who knows the secret of time and the secret of eternity, and He gives us “His day” as an ever-new gift of His love. The rediscovery of this day is a grace which we must implore, not only so that we may live the demands of faith to the full, but also so that we may respond concretely to the deepest human yearnings. Time given to Christ is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our relationships and indeed our whole life may become more profoundly human. (Pope St. John Paul II, Dies Domini, 7)
Remember in Prayer
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Pray for the repose of the soul of Genevieve Robbins who died on Monday, July 28. Visitation at Holy Trinity, Friday, August 15, 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, August 16, 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. A light lunch to follow immediately after Mass at Holy Trinity.
Small Groups
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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. Columbkill/Holy Trinity Cemetery Association
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St. Columbkill/Holy Trinity Cemetery Association is seeking one HT representative: Made up of three members each from St. Columbkill and Holy Trinity churches, the group meets biannually to oversee sustaining the cemetery. Please contact Fr. McCabe for more information.
St. Columbkill/Holy Trinity Cemetery Association
October
St. Columbkill/Holy Trinity Cemetery Association is seeking one HT representative: Made up of three members each from St. Columbkill and Holy Trinity churches, the group meets biannually to oversee sustaining the cemetery. Please contact Fr. McCabe for more information.
St. Mary’s Harvest Bazaar
October 4
Bellechester Community Center from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Please contact your chairperson to set up a time to work. Anyone else wishing to help would be appreciated.
Hall set up is Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7:00 p.m. And we could use help here. Friday, Oct. 3, starting at 9:00 a.m. we will be cooking soups. Any help that morning is appreciated. Contact Ellen Huneke at 923-4222 if you wish to donate food items for the kitchen. Hope to see everyone at the Bazaar!
St. Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute is coming to Red Wing!
Fall 2025
The Church of St. Joseph in Red Wing will be a virtual host site for the Catechetical Institute Pillars Program, starting in Fall 2025. All adults are encouraged to participate. This is a great opportunity for adult faith formation! See posted flyers for details.
What is FORMED?
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Our parish has a subscription to FORMED! Which means
any of our parishioners 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.
Women’s Retreat
October 11
Join women from around the Archdiocese for the 3rd annual Women's Day Retreat on October 11 from 9am-4pm at the Church of St. Patrick in Edina! The speakers will discuss the spirituality of the Four Women Doctors of the Church. The retreat will include: Arrival with coffee and a light breakfast, Catholic speakers in the morning and afternoon, Mass followed by Adoration and Rosary for the protection of life, catered lunch by Crisp & Green, Social Hour, Door Prizes and Treats, shopping at various vendors. More information and registration at: https://www.stpatrick-edina.org/womensretreat