Greetings from Fr. Dave

Oh boy………Labor Day Weekend. Our teachers, parents, and kids all know what that means! May the new school year be a fine one for all.

Having been here at Holy Trinity as long as I have, it is a joy to see students I first knew in our school here, going off to college and even graduating from college. What a journey, and how quickly it all goes.

We had an energizing week here with our teachers back — preparing their classrooms, getting focused on the upcoming year, renewing training in CPR, and a new training to help keep our students safe in the event of an intruder in the school. I am so impressed with our teachers and the skill, the faith, and the dedication they bring to our students. Come Holy Spirit and bless everyone involved in educating our youth, here and everywhere else.


One of our three big parish social events takes place next Sunday, September 8 ^th, right after the 11:15am Mass in the cafeteria. Our annual picnic is a fun, relaxed event and a fine way to connect after the summer. Our theme this year is “Beach Party”. Special welcome to new parishioners, as a way to meet others in the parish.
 

Next weekend we will have copies of Bishop Robert Barron’s book Letter to a Suffering Church available at all Masses. He is one of our best spokespersons right now and in this book speaks directly into the condition our Church faces with clergy sexual abuse, the cover up, and the steps in place to help us move forward.

It is hope-filled and challenging, and I invite you take the time to read — it is short and to the point. Please pass it on to anyone you know who is struggling with maintaining faith in the church during these difficult times.
 

Congratulations to Isela Garcia and Davion Blunt, who were married here on August 31 ^st. Blessings to you both, and to all of our married and engaged couples!
 

And finally, some advice:
 

Five Steps to Greater Happiness

1. Get a cat.

2. Get a second cat. Both you and your cat will be happier.

3. Get a 3^rd cat. Hey, the more to love.

4. Declare you will not get any more cats. You’re not a crazy person!

5. Give in and get the 4^th cat. It was inevitable anyway.