Worship at Holy Trinity

The ministry of Worship is the Church at prayer: communally and individually. The liturgy is the “work of the people,” and that is very true for Holy Trinity parish. We all are gathered together by Christ in worship and praise. We strive in our prayer to be nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ so that we can go and live the Eucharist in the world through our interactions with others and our work for justice in the world.

In addition to being part of the assembly, many are involved in special liturgical ministries – ministry at Mass or part of the preparation for Mass. Holy Trinity has over 400 ministers involved in a variety of roles, and new people are always welcome.

Each week, we celebrate Sunday Masses, daily Masses, and regular opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. At other times throughout the year, the Parish will celebrate communal rites for the Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation, Evening Prayer, School Masses, and celebrations of sacraments such as First Communion and Confirmation. Of course, funerals, memorial masses, baptisms and weddings are celebrated throughout the year as well.

The Worship Committee serves as a permanent advisory committee to the Pastoral Council; Committee members consider liturgical initiatives, and addresses liturgical issues and concerns that arise in the parish. They are also responsible for preparation of the seasons and feasts of the year. Liturgy Preparation Teams serve as promoters of good worship for the various regular weekend liturgies. Within the liturgical celebrations themselves, parishioners serve as lectors, Communion ministers, hospitality ministers and in many other roles.

Sunday Liturgies at Holy Trinity

5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil:
With organ or piano and cantor and a mixed repertoire of music; this Mass has a Liturgy Preparation Team which works with the variety of people who attend.

7:30 a.m. Sunday:
The only Sunday Mass without regular music; this Mass draws those who are nourished by a quieter celebration in the early morning.
Hospitality follows the 7:30am Mass on the third Sunday of each month in McKenna Hall.  All are welcome to attend (September though May)

9:00 a.m. Sunday (in both Church and Theater):
[This liturgy moves to 9:30 a.m. from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend]
With piano, organ, guitar, other instruments, choir and cantor; this Mass has a Liturgy Preparation Team and many of those who attend are families with children and youth, although all are welcome.
In the theater, children ages 4-8 are taken out for The Liturgy of the Word with Children.After the Mass, all are invited to come to McKenna Hall each week for coffee, donuts, juice, bagels, and continued fellowship.  This is a great place to meet other parishoners and new members.

11:30 a.m. Sunday:
With organ, choir, cantor; this Mass has a Liturgy Preparation Team and many who attend are nourished by a more formal style of worship.
After the Mass, all are invited to come to McKenna Hall each week for coffee, donuts, juice, and continued fellowship.  This is a great place to meet other parishoners and new members.

1:15 p.m. Sunday:
With organ or piano and cantor; this Mass has a Liturgy Preparation Team which works with the variety of people who attend.

5:30 p.m. Sunday:
With piano, guitar, flute, other instruments, and choir. This Mass has a Liturgy Planning Team; many young adults attend this Mass, but not exclusively by any means.

Monthly Youth Mass: 
A special liturgy for young people (grades 7-12) is held at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel once per month during the school year. Youth are involved as lectors, musicians, and liturgical planners. The Youth Ensemble provides the music for this liturgy.

Monthly Y.A.C. (Young Adult Community) Mass:
Once a month (usually the second Sunday) a liturgy for young adults is held in the Chapel at 7:15 p.m.