We will once again celebrate the story of the miraculous birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with our Children’s Christmas Pageant at Holy Trinity!
ALL AGES are welcome to participate!! Rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 11:45am – 1:00pm on Nov. 26, Dec. 3, and Dec. 10 with the final production on Sunday, December 17 at 12:15pm followed by light refreshments and “Special Guests” in Trinity Hall.
Please RSVP to Mrs. K by November 22nd if you/your child are interested in participating in this year's production. Include in your email your child’s FIRST and SECOND CHOICE requested role (Mary, Joseph, Angel Gabriel, Star of Bethlehem, Narrator, Angel, Wiseman, Shepherd, Sheep, Donkey, Cow, Pig, other Animal). PLEASE NOTE: Mary, Joseph, the Star of Bethlehem, and the Angel Gabriel will be randomly selected from all those interested, so please do not forget to include a “2nd choice”.
We hope that you will either participate – or come to watch in the audience on December 17th!!
Whether you are a homeschool parent, teacher in a classroom or parent trying to do more to teach your kids about Catholicism, picture books can be a wonderful resource for family conversation inspiration! Not only do they help bolster literacy skills, but they also simplify the messaging and the wording of specific faith concepts for children.
You can always try to find books in the library to save money, but there is also tremendous value in building our own library of books that foster not just a love for reading and creativity, but also a love for Christ and His Church. And with all of the removing of Christian values and replacing them with ideas that contradict Catholic teaching from society today, having these books in your home can feel like a type of armor to help pushback against what the world is trying to push onto children.
Click the image for a wonderful beginner book list from Marisa Gebert at LITTLEHOLYHEARTS.COM to get you started!
November is Dedicated to The Souls Of The Faithful Departed
Each month has a special Catholic dedication, and the month of November is dedicated to the souls in purgatory. Here are other November Liturgical Celebrations that you can observe together, and links to Catholic Icing for ideas on creative ways to engage the whole family!.
November 1 - The Feast Of All Saints’ Day...the celebration of all Saints, known and unknown is actually an octave that goes from November 1-8. Here are a ton of resources for celebrating the feast of All Saints’ with kids.
November 2 - The Feast Of All Souls Day...the celebration of all the souls in Purgatory. Here are ideas for praying for those that have passed with your children.
November 4 - St. Charles Borromeo...the patron Saint of seminarians and Catechists. Born it Italy he was a lawyer who is known for helped the sick.
November 11 - St. Martin Of Tour’s Feast Day, or “Martinmas”...the patron Saint of soldiers, he is known to have cut his own garment in half and to give half to a beggar. Click for ideas on how to celebrate Martinmas with your kids here.
November 13 - St. Francis Cabrini...is the patron Saint of immigrants. Born in Italy he helped poor children was the first American citizen to become a canonized Saint.
November 22 - St. Cecilia...one of the most famous virgin martyrs of the early church and the patron saint of music and musicians.
November 26 - Feast Day Of Christ The King...the last day of our Liturgical Year! Try this Christ the King craft for kids– super fun and cute to display when you’re finished. You could also try baking a crown cake for this feast day.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD (ages 4-10)
World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th each year. It is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large. It encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness and foster a culture of compassion and generosity.
Here are a few ideas to get involved:
- Perform Acts of Kindness: Throughout the day, consciously perform acts of kindness, such as helping a neighbor, complimenting a colleague, or donating to a charity.
- Spread Positivity: Share uplifting and positive messages on social media to inspire others to be kind and compassionate.
- Volunteer: Offer your time to volunteer for a local charity or nonprofit organization that aligns with your values.
- Teach Kindness: Educate children and young people about the importance of kindness and empathy through storytelling or activities.
Eucharistic Adoration is held every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Every THIRD THURSDAY of the month, we offer extended Adoration from 3:00pm - 7:00pm with a Holy Hour and Benediction 7:00pm - 8:00pm. It is an ideal time to bring your prayers and concerns to the Lord in the beautiful setting of our main worship space at Holy Trinity. Come as you are for any length of time, or join us at 7:00pm for a full hour. Jesus invites you with open arms, and so do we.
13 of our parish youth and their chaperones depart for Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2023 National Catholic Youth Convention on Wednesday, November 15. Please keep them in your prayers for an amazing, fun, and faith-filled experience!
Thank you to all of those in our parish and beyond that helped to make this trip possible with your love, support, and generosity!!
SLEEP-IN-SUNDAY Youth Mass
In addition to a homily conversation just for you, all ministry roles including Liturgical Greeter, Prayer Leader, Lector, Usher, Gift Bearers, Altar Servers, Sacristan, and Musicians will be filled by our teens! Youth can sign up HERE to serve!
Current Service Opportunities in our Community
For volunteer opportunities for families and students in our Webster area, check out this website:
And we have several newly added ways to serve your Holy Trinity parish family!!
- Help Assemble/Organize give away items for our NCYC Youth Pilgrims - Nov. 4
- Assist with First Sacrament Classes - Nov. 8
- Assist with Family Program - Nov. 12 or 14
- Sleep-In-Sunday Youth Mass - Dec. 17
Click the button below for more information!!
Holy Trinity Faith Formation
For more information about our programs you may contact:
- Tricia Kull, Faith Formation Coordinator at (585) 265-4750 or Tricia.Kull@dor.org
- Silvia Parravano, Administrative Assistant at (585) 265-1616 x328 or Silvia.Parravano@dor.org
Email: wholytri@dor.org
Website: holytrinityweb.com
Location: 1460 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 265-4750
Facebook: www.facebook.com/holytrinitywebster/
