Welcome to Our Parish

7321 East State Road 67 · Bryant, IN 47326-9636

2 6 M AY 2 0 1 9

Served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood

Parish Pastor: Father Kenneth G. Alt, C.PP.S—altkg5178@gmail.com

Parish Secretary: Betsy Minnich—secretary@htcc1861.com

Bookkeeper: Bev Westgerdes

Religious Education: Linda Wellman, Director; Lori Jutte, Assistant Director

Choir Director: Agnes Schoch Organist: Katie Hamberg, Maria Knapschaefer, Leah Muhlenkamp & Tim Muhlenkamp

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Mass Schedule: Weekend Masses Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 7:30am, 9:30am Daily Masses Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 7:30am Wednesday 7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, 8:00am-9:00am

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Confessions: Saturday (After Morning Mass & Evening Mass) Anytime by Request

Baptism: Will be set up on an individual basis

Marriage: Please contact Father at least 6 months prior

to intended date of wedding

Parish Council Members: Scott Bruggeman (President), Larry Alig, Dale Evers, Katie Muhlenkamp, Kent Muhlenkamp, Laurie Muhlenkamp, Jason Rosenbeck & Kristin Westgerdes

Bulletin: Please submit items for the bulletin to the Parish Office in writing/email by Sunday evening

Missions: On the 1st Sunday of each month, a 2nd collection is taken up to support needs of the South American Missions in Peru served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood

Telephone: 260-997-6450 Website: www.churchofthemostholytrinity.com

CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 2 TRIN ITY, INDIANA

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Saturday May 25 7:30 pm Living/Deceased of the Raymond & Mary Braun Family Sunday May 26 7:30 am Living & Deceased of the Parish 9:30 am Jim Reinhart Monday May 27 Easter Weekday 7:30 am Lester & Dave Hierholzer

Tuesday May 28 Easter Weekday 7:30 am Poor Souls Wednesday May 29 Easter Weekday 7:00 pm Living & Deceased of the Lengerich/Welling Families Thursday May 30 Easter Weekday 7:30 am Poor Souls Friday May 31 Visitation of the Bl. Virgin Mary 7:30 am Clarence Langenkamp Saturday June 1 Saint Justin, Martyr 7:30 am In Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 7:30 pm Irvin & Barbara Schindler Sunday June 2 7:30 am Living & Deceased of the Parish 9:30 am Melissa Campofiore & Sharon Fifer

MASS SCHEDULE 5 MAY 2019

SUNDAY

TOTAL …… $ 2,863.00

Envelopes …… $ 2,585.00

Loose …… $ 278.00

Envelope Avg.(43) …… $ 60.12

Overall Avg. (160) …… $ 17.89

OTHER

Candles …… $ 46.25

Hall Rental …… $ 90.00

South Am. Missions …… $ 298.00 Recomm. Weekly Contribution is $30.00

PARISH SUPPORT

FINANCIAL SUMMARY APRIL 2019

INCOME

Sunday Envelopes ... $ 12,378.00

Loose ... $ 1,676.00

Other Income

Candles ... $ 225.00

Catholic Moment ... $ 40.00

Hall Rental ... $ 385.00

Miscell. (Flowers, etc.) ... $ 485.00

Wellman Family End. ... $ 4,091.31

Total Collections Forward ... $ 1,725.00

TOTAL INCOME ... $ 21,005.31

GROSS PROFIT ... $ 18,798.31

EXPENSES

Adult Education ... $ 263.00

Altar / Sanctuary ... $ 624.95

Catholic Moment ... $ 223.69

Clergy ... $ 2,602.00

Fuel ... $ 1,088.00

Labor - Hired

Cleaning Services ... $ 430.00

Organist ... $ 30.00

Secretary 157.50

Lawn/Mower/Snow ... $ 500.00

Miscellaneous Expense

Hierhol. Proceed. Don. ... $ 2,128.94

Other—AED ... $ 800.00

Total Pastor’s Expenses

Health Insurance ... $ 804.45

Mileage ... $ 58.00

Payroll Expenses ... $ 46.80

Rectory ... $ 186.47

Repairs & Maintenance

Church (Organ Repairs) ... $ 546.60

Hall (Floor cleaning) ... $ 400.00

Other ... $ 75.72

Utilities ... $ 885.52

Youth ... $ 175.04

TOTAL EXPENSE ... $ 12,235.76

NET INCOME ... $ 6,562.55

1-2 June(Ascension Sun) 7:30 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM

Servers Adam Alig/ Eric Schwieterman Kendra & Gavin Muhlenkamp Pete & Jake Muhlenkamp/Keith Pluimer

Lectors Karen Schwieterman Betty Muhlenkamp Edwin Pluimer

Distributors Gene Schmit Marie Bruggeman/Dale Evers/Jen Gelhaus

Ushers Mike & Josh Kimmel Charles Muhlenkamp/ Robert Reef Dale Evers/ Ed Laux

Gifts Richard Reinhart Family

Rosary Matt Minnich Family

Lenten Outreach Project: Due to the great generosity of many parish members, a check for $1,584.00 was sent to Heifer International for its

Knitter's Gift Basket, which includes 4 "fuzzy friends" (a llama, an alpaca, an angora rabbit and a sheep). These animals provide wool or fiber prod-ucts and other valuable resources to help the poor in our global family to

have a better quality of life and a more promising, secure future. The cost of each Knitter's Gift Basket is $480.00, so our Lenten almsgiving activi-ties will cover the cost of 3 such baskets, with some extra funds for other livestock resources. Thank you for your generosity and God bless you!

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Mila Renee Byrum, the daughter of Paul and

Carrie, baptized here this past weekend. ———————————————————————————————–————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Congratulations to Irene Bernadette Muhlenkamp, the daughter of Corey and Lexie, baptized here this past weekend.

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Congratulations to Reid Xavier Muhlenkamp, the son of Tyler and Angie, baptized here this past weekend.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The weekend of June 1st and 2nd, volunteers are needed to assist in preparing the furnace room for the replacement of a new heating sys-

tem in the school hall. A signup is available in the back of church. Thank you in advance for all of your help and hard work.

ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Today 7:30/9:30 am Parish Council Elections

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8:00-9:00am Eucharistic Adoration Friday Saturday 8:15 am Confessions 8:15 pm Confessions Sunday

26 MAY 2019 3 S IXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Teacher Needed: There is a need for a 5th and 6th grade teacher for the 2019/2020 school year. If you have questions or are interested, contact Linda Wellman at (260) 251-8562.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE II Jill Dirksen & Alex Emenhiser

The Musings of Our Pastor

"Spur-of-the-moment" activities can often resonate with many flavors or signs of virtuous behavior, if we choose to allow them to do so. Hindsight allows me to think of one example of the truth of this, which evolved in my life not so long ago. On Saturday, March 30th (the weekend for the parish celebration of Confirmation), around 9:30 in the morning a call came in from Bishop Timothy Doherty to inform me of several things. First of all, no Mas-ter of Ceremonies (a Deacon), would be coming along with him for the cele-bration of Confirmation. A Master of Ceremonies often works with the Bish-op and the Altar Servers to make sure the Mass moves along in an orderly and prayerful fashion, to the best extent possible. The Bishop said to me on the phone: "You and I will make it work!" The second thing the Bishop shared with me on the phone was that he would be traveling to Muncie on Sunday afternoon, following the Confirmation festivities, in order to visit the funeral home and pay his respects to Fr. Tom Metzger, in light of his father's recent death. Hence, the Bishop, who started his trek to Holy Trinity very early in the day on Sunday, amidst the rising sun from the East, plus snow and challenging road conditions, would be "on the move" for a good portion of the afternoon and into the evening. In a "spur-of-the-moment" decision, I rooted around in my freezer and found some home-cooked ham, which I pulled out to thaw. After breakfast and before the 7:30 Mass on Sunday morning, I "threw together" a fruit sal-ad, cut up some broccoli, opened up a can of pork and beans, and set my kitchen table for two, just in case the Bishop might be interested in some lunch before he headed off to Muncie. At some point before the Confirma-tion Mass, I mentioned to Bishop Doherty that I had a simple, humble lunch available, if he would like some nourishment before leaving Trinity later on. Without hesitation, he not only accepted the invitation, but he expressed appreciation for some substantial nourishment in the midst of day's journey. After allowing ample time for pictures with the newly-confirmed and so-cializing with families during the reception, the Bishop and I sat down in the quiet of my kitchen for the enjoyment of some pretty simple food and some pretty wholesome, light-hearted conversation and fellowship together. I sensed quite clearly how much the Bishop valued the gesture of thoughtful-ness, the spirit of hospitality, the humble service and sacrificial love, all fla-vored with virtue and goodness, which fueled this rather "spur-of-the-moment activity. It was not required, requested or even necessary, but for both of us it was a very "graced moment", which wrapped up the Confirma-tion festivities in a restful and refreshing manner. As we head into the Summer Season, please try to appreciate the so-called "spur-of-the-moment" activities. They truly may be "graced mo-ments", which can often resonate with many flavors or signs of virtuous be-havior, if we choose to allow them to do so. Whenever embraced and used appropriately, these "spur-of-the-moment" activities can enrich our own lives or the lives of others with joy and other refreshing or life-giving things. With hindsight, think about some such activities in your personal experience, and give praise to God for the fruits of virtue and goodness you managed to dis-play in these endeavors, which became wonderful avenues of God's bless-ings to others. May God bless you. Have a safe, healthy and refreshing summer! —Fr. Ken

Summer Vacation Bible School: “Set Sail with the

Holy Trinity” The parish’s annual Vacation Bible

School will be held on Tuesday, June 25th through Thursday, June 27th

from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the school hall. Children ages preschool though

6th grade are welcome to attend!

If you’re interested in participating, please pick up, fill out, and turn in a

medical information form on the table in the back of church. Also,

please record your child’s name, 2019-2020 school grade, and parent availability on the signup sheet

located on the back table.

If you are interested in teaching and/or assisting in other ways, contact

Kim Muhlenkamp, (419) 852-5543.

T-Ball/Baseball Schedule MAY 27TH NO PRACTICE June 3th Game at St. Anthony @ 6:30pm (Make-up Picture if needed) June 10th Game at St. Anthony @ 6:30pm June 17th Game at St. Anthony @ 6:30pm June 24th Game at St. Anthony @ 6:30pm (Last Game – Party Night!)

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Coldwater VFW will be at church at

11:00am for a Memorial Service.

All are welcome to attend.

For victim assistance information or to

contact the diocese coordinator in regards to

this matter, please view the poster near the

main entrance of church.