Pilgrims of Hope: Prayers from Medjugorje

✨ From the Pastor’s Desk

Pilgrims of Hope – Gratitude from Medjugorje
Fr. Skip writes from Medjugorje as the parish pilgrimage nears its end, sharing gratitude for the prayers and support of the Blessed Trinity family. Pilgrims have visited sacred sites from Ephesus to the Marian shrine at Medjugorje, carrying parish prayer intentions throughout. He assures everyone that these intentions will be presented to Our Lady, Queen of Peace, through the visionaries, offering prayers for peace, healing, and renewal upon returning home.

Parish Events (Oct 19–26)

• Oct 19: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Faith Formation, Life Teen, Confirmation Session 1.

• Oct 20–22: Guadalupe Ministry, Prayer & Life, That Man Is You!, Caring Quilters, Reconciliation, Edge sessions.

• Oct 23: Baptism Class (Sp).

• Oct 24: Holy Hour & Benediction, Trunk or Treat, Paz y Gozo Charismatic.

• Oct 25: CCW Deanery Meeting, Healing Prayer Ministry, Wedding & Convalidation ceremonies.

• Oct 26: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Faith Formation, Life Teen, Baptisms.

⛪ Mass Schedule & Intentions

• Daily Mass: Mon–Sat, 8:30 a.m.

• Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (Sp.), 5:00 p.m.

• Confessions: After weekday Mass, Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)
  This week includes intentions for †Russell & Rose Murgia, †Fred Ares, †Norberta Diaz, †Alfonso Escobar, and the parishioners of Blessed Trinity.

Parish Devotions

• Rosary: Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m. (Eng.); Sun 9:30 a.m. (Eng.), 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)

• Divine Mercy Chaplet: Mon–Sat 7:45 a.m. (Eng.); Sun 1:00 p.m. (Sp.)

• Adoration: Fridays, 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Faith Formation & Ministries

• Faith Formation classes: Oct 19 & 26.

• Reconciliation Session: Oct 22.

• Youth Confirmation: Oct 19.

• Life Teen: Oct 19 & 26.

• Edge: Oct 22 & 29.

• OCIA sessions continue for adults discerning the Catholic faith.

• That Man Is You! men’s series continues Tuesdays.

Sacrificial Giving & Stewardship

• Oct 12 Offertory: $17,194.50

• The Master’s Plan: $552.15

• OCA 2025 Goal: $194,125.91 | Raised: $198,402.99 (20% participation)

• Over Goal: $4,277.08 – heartfelt thanks for the parish’s stewardship and generosity.

• 2nd Collections: Oct 19 – Sister Diocese.

️ Prayer Requests

Infirm & Homebound: Serafin Ayala, Lisa Emery, Jeanne Fifer, Derek Hamilton, Donna Mallard, and Fr. Terry Niziolek, MS.
Deceased: †Fred Ares, †Charles Collins, †Robert Collins, †Beulah Ellis, †Irene Flores, †Ana Fernandez.

Special Focus

Respect Life Month: The Knights of Columbus Crib Drive continues to collect baby supplies for the JMJ Pregnancy Center through October. Parishioners are also invited to join a national novena for life from Oct 22–30 at respectlife.org/celebrate.

Vocations Reflection: Every person has a unique call from God. The Church invites all—married, single, ordained, or consecrated—to live holiness in daily life and pray for new vocations, echoing Isaiah’s words: “Here I am, Lord; send me.”