The Good News

The Hands of Christ is a recognition program affirming our high school seniors who have been the “Hands of Christ” in their church, home, school, and community, sponsored by the Diocese of Rochester Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Senior Nominees for the Hands of Christ Recognition Award:

Andrew Baird, Jack Baker, Katie Baker, Ryan Baker, Gavin Cass, Jack Centola, Norah Keeney, Will Madison, Bridget McDonald, Luke Mix, Luca Russo, and Andrew Syracusa.

These students will be presented with their award by Bishop Matano at a special Recognition Ceremony at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester.

We will burn these for our ashes to be used on ASH WEDNESDAY. Because the Palms have been blessed by a priest and therefore are holy objects, they should not be disposed of in the regular fashion. Instead, you may bury them or burn them and spread the ashes outside. Alternatively, you are invited to bring them to Holy Trinity and drop them off in the collection baskets in the Gathering Space, the Faith Formation Office, or the Main Parish Office by February 4. We will then burn them in a special service as part of our Faith Formation program to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday.

The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 14 this year. On this special day of reflection, Catholics wear a marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads. The ashes symbolize our mortality – “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

But you might be wondering, where do the ashes for Ash Wednesday come from, and why do we even celebrate Ash Wednesday and Lent? Click here to find out!

For children, our “Lenten Calendar for Children” booklet is available in the Gathering Space. With a little activity for every day of Lent, this booklet helps us to grow in virtue during this special time in our faith.

For families, enjoy this "2024 Lent Family Calendar" full of prayerful ideas for our 40 day journey.

For adults, the “Little Black Books” for use on our journey through Lent are available in the Gathering Space and at all entrances starting on Ash Wednesday. In this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, reflect on Christ's life based on the Passion narrative in the book of Luke.

For everyone, Rice Bowls are available in the Gathering Space and at all entrances for our annual support of Operation Rice Bowl, a wonderful way, especially for children and families, to practice almsgiving during Lent. For those who choose to participate, you are invited to drop your CRS Rice Bowl off at any time to the Faith Formation Office, or the main Parish Office, through Sunday, April 7. Thank you for your generosity!

February Break Camp is a day camp for kids ages 5-12 the week of February 19. Campers will get to enjoy traditional camp activities such as gaga, Ham Jams, arts & crafts, and games and have the opportunity to go on a sledding trip to Mendon Ponds Park if the weather permits. CSM offers full and partial financial aid based on need and all campers are eligible.

Teen Leadership Camp is a new program at CSM for teens ages 14-17. The weekend of February 16-18 will be an opportunity for young people to grow in their leadership skills/21st century skills, all while having fun with camp staff and other campers. This weekend is dedicated to helping teens reflect on who they are and want to become, how to work on a team, and how to take on challenges in their lives to move towards their goals. As this program is part of our new grant, we can offer most of our participants a full scholarship to our program, with families only being responsible for a deposit of $25.

Holy Trinity Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 8-12, 2024

Kids entering Grades K-5 (fall 2024) are invited to join our fun-filled week of stories, puppet shows, music & motion, indoor and outdoor games and activities, art projects, and snacks to explore the Bible, Church teaching, and the Saints!

Registration will open in April.

Volunteers in Grades 6+ and adults are also invited to join us!!

Email Tricia.Kull@dor.org for more information.

Jesus calls us to serve others!

‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’

Matthew 25:40

The Church is the people of God all gifted by the mystery of God’s presence and empowered by the Holy Spirit to share these gifts with others. This call to ministry, or service, is an integral part of living the Good News and is an important part of our preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Service work should reflect the command Jesus gave us, that we loved God and our neighbor. Therefore, we need to do more than just read and talk about love: we must practice it daily.

See the links below for information on the 2023/2024 service expectations for Middle and High School students as well as links to volunteer organizations in our community.

For more information about our programs you may contact Tricia Kull, Faith Formation Coordinator at (585) 265-4750 or tricia.kull@dor.org

Contact for Children's Liturgy, Faith Formation (Religious Education), Sacrament Preparation (Baptism, First Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation), RCIC Program, Middle and High School Youth Ministry, Youth Christian Service Opportunities.

Email: tricia.kull@dor.org
Website: holytrinityweb.com
Location: 1460 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 265-4750
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