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2926 Beaver Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310 515.255.3162www.holytrinitydm.org www.htschool.org

Parish email: [email protected] School email: [email protected]

2017 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS LITURGY PREVIEW Advent will begin on Saturday/Sunday, December 2nd/3rd this year with our regular Mass Schedule.

Feast of Immaculate Conception Friday, December 8th 7:00pm

4th Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23rd 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 24th 8:30 a.m.

There is NO 10:30 a.m. Mass on the 24th

Christmas Eve Masses Sunday, December 24th 4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

Monday, December 25th 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 26th No Mass

Feast of the Holy Family Mass Saturday, December 30th 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 31st 8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Sunday, December 31st 5:30 p.m.

Monday, January 1st 9:00 a.m.

TAIZE SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY

6:00pm Sundays - December 3rd, 10th, and 17th Gathered in the presence of Christ, Taizé is a meditative prayer service that incorporates simple, repetitive song and chant, scripture readings, and periods of group silence in a setting of peace and soft light that fosters communion with God. Taize is an ecumenical form of prayer meant to foster reconciliation and peace among all people. Christians of all traditions can share in this ecumenical prayer. Join us this Advent.

UPCOMING ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES All Saints December 3 3 p.m.

St Catherine of Siena December 5 6 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi December 5 7 p.m.

Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart December 10 3 p.m.

Christ the King December 10 7 p.m.

St. Theresa December 11 7 p.m.

Assumption Granger December 13 6:30 p.m.

St. Pius X December 14 7 p.m.

St, Anthony December 16 9 a.m.

St. Luke the Evangelist, Ankeny December 17 3 p.m.

Reading I: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

Image: Fra Angelico, Christ on the Cross Adored by Saint Dominic (detail)

F A I T H Q U E S T I O N S ?

Question for Children: Who are the people most in need of help who live around you, and how can you help them?

Question for Youth: What can you do (alone, with friends, or with your family) to help those who are without food, shelter, or have other needs? When have you seen Jesus in the poor?

Question for Adults: As you grapple with this very strong, direct and demanding Gospel passage, name the people for whom you have cared personally – or if there are none, those for whom you will offer care in the coming weeks.

S P I R I T U A L I T Y O F T H E R E A D I N G S

Make Your Choice Not only is Sunday the feast of Christ the King, it is the last Sunday of the Church year! Advent will begin in a week! We should begin getting nervous about Christmas presents, shouldn’t we? And family dinner? Or else why we will not have a family to celebrate with?

Yes, but let us not get ahead of ourselves. For now we need only ask why the churches have chosen to mark Christ as “king.” Did they think we would understand our year better this way?

In a word, yes. We will be helped by looking at the Christ we have looked over the past months! And a revealing way to look is at the readings for Christ the King.

Thus the shepherd imagery of the First Reading. We are asked if we have let God’s sheep scatter over the face of the earth? Have we maybe eaten the sheep instead of tending them? If so, God said, “I myself will look after and tend my sheep. The injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal.”

This is a beautiful passage. Throughout history, God continually sought out his people, we are told, inviting them to a mutual relationship. It is the foundation of our faith. He shepherds us today in the same way!

Then the Responsorial Psalm, “The Lord is My Shepherd.” If we are paying attention we see that God is still being the shepherd, as he promised. Goodness and kindness are all around us. God has us walk beside restful waters, through green pastures.

Gratitude fills our hearts.

In the Second Reading, St. Paul tells us about Christ, who is God’s shepherding made concrete. In spite of the rampage of death and sorrow and sin, Christ brings the First Reading’s light and peace to the world!

Finally, the Gospel tells us in a parable who will get to have this light and peace. Not everyone! Some people have been goats instead.

Alright, how do we become sheep, in spite of our goatish tendencies? Or how do we become, at least sometimes, the sheep? Simple. We care for the Lord in other people. Yes.

Instead of goatishly taking our own preferences as the goals for our lives, though we must do that too, we join God as the one who cares for others. We dip into the restful waters with Jesus, we offer everything, with him, for the poor and needy, not because it is simpler but because this is the way the Lord has taken among us as the very way of God. The way of the King.

You see, the example is God, who gives according to the many needs of the least of his brothers and sisters. Instead of sleeping restfully in the slumber of non-acting, we are to join with Christ as one among very many shepherds. We are asked to say “yes.”

Yes to the God who loves without prejudice, to the Christ who spent life as a non entity, to the shepherd who would love his sheep to the very end. We will be cared for insofar as we care for them!

Next week: the new year of God’s love!

John Foley, S. J. of the Center for Liturgy

Super Heroes Wanted! The Gala Chairs are proud to introduce Heroes of Holy Trinity as the theme for the 2018 Gala Auction. The time has come for the Super Heroes of Holy Trinity to begin planning our 15th Annual Gala Auction, which will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Plan to join us on Thursday, Nov 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Room of our school for an informational meeting on how you can become a super hero for this great event benefiting Holy Trinity. Super hero drinks and snacks will be served. If you are unable to attend on November 30th and would like more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Jenith Burry, Gala Auction Coordinator at [email protected].

Attention all 7th and 8th grade students You are invited to sing at Christmas Eve Mass December 24 at 4:00 p.m. Be excited and willing to lend your voice

to this inspiring Mass! Rehearsals to be announced. Please contact Janice or Bob Weast 276-7178 or email [email protected]

Youth Ministry Position Available Holy Trinity is seeking a part-time, twelve month Director of Youth Ministry. This position is responsible for coordinating and directing Confirmation preparation for our 9th & 10th Grade candidates and families. Other responsibilities of the position include providing service and social opportunities for parish youth, leading our bi-annual pilgrimage to the National Catholic Youth Conference, as well as developing and leading an annual high school mission trip. This position also requires maintaining a regular office presence. Candidates must be Catholic, faith filled, self-motivated, imaginative, energetic, and well organized. Good communication skills are essential to this position along with an ability to work collaboratively with the pastoral staff. Theology or Youth Ministry education or experience are preferred. Interested applicants can contact either Father Michael Amadeo at 515-255-3162, ext. 1126 or by email at [email protected], or John Mertes, Director of Faith Formation at 515-255-3162, ext. 1124 or by email at [email protected].

P A R I S H & D I O C E S A N N O T E S

Coming December 2nd & 3rd: LITTLE TOWN of BETHLEHEM! Get ready for a musical feast! Holy Trinity’s Respect Life’s 5th annual Christmas Gala has expanded to two shows this year: The Saturday, December 2nd show begins at 5:30 and includes a pork loin dinner with all the trimmings. Ticket price: $280 per table, or $35 per person. The Sunday matinee begins at 2PM and includes a delectable dessert bar. Ticket price: $144 per table or $18 per person. The Sunday show also offers a family ticket price of $50. The show stars Gina Gedler and features the Fire and Mercy choir and a 17 piece orchestra! Tickets on sale online: www.HolyTrinityRespectLife.com. Or call Karen or Tom Quiner at 276-9266.

Catholic Youth Camp registration is open! Catholic Youth Camp registration is now open! CYC 2018 dates are available on their website: stmcenter.com CYC is for students entering 3rd grade though

high school graduation and is located in Panora, IA. Sponsorships are available!

ADVENT AT THE WELL Make plans now to attend Advent at The Well for a few hours of faith, friendship, and fun. On Tuesday, December 12 women will gather at The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines for The Well’s second annual Advent event. Heidi Lepper Barrett will deliver the keynote titled What Our Guardian Angels Can Teach Us About Being ‘Doers of the Word.’ Doors open at 6:30 PM. Social from 6:30-7:15. Program begins at 7:15 and ends with prayer by 8:30PM. An assortment of cookies and hot beverages will be served. Seating is limited. $10/person. Learn more and register today at www.thewelldesmoines.com.

MEMORIAL MASS You are invited to the diocese’s annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial Mass on Tuesday, November 28th at 7 PM at Christ the King Church, 5711 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315. His Excellency Bishop Pates will preside at the Mass, which is offered for all families and individuals who have suffered from the loss of a child. A reception will follow the Mass, where resources offering healing and education will be provided. For more information contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life 515.237.5056.

Respect Life Corner

“This is a debate about our understanding of human dignity, what it means to be a member of the human

family, even though tiny, powerless and unwanted” – Henry Hyde

www.holytrinityrespectlife.com

P A R I S H & D I O C E S A N N O T E S

PLEASE JOIN US Dowling Catholic High School Performing Arts Department Presents the enjoyable comedy Gooney Bird Greene & Her True Life Adventures on December 1st and 2nd, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Dowling Catholic Auditorium (enter thru the chapel). Tickets: $5 (adult) -- $3 (child/SAT pass) Show time is approximately 1 hour.

Prayer & Spirituality: Preparing for Advent Thursday, Nov 30, 7-9 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church, in the Parish Hall. Participate in an evening of learning and prayer with Cindy Shaw, Director of the Emmaus House in Des Moines, as we prepare for the joyful season of Advent. Cindy will share practical ways to grow in your prayer life, as well as provide t ime for personal ref lect ion. Register at saintfrancischurch.org/adultfaith or call 515-440-1030.

Drake’s Christmas Madrigal Dinners Please join us for Drake’s Christmas Madrigal Dinners on Saturday, December 2 (7:00 p.m.) and 3 (5:00 p.m.). You’ll be regaled by strolling minstrels, dancers, and even a wench or two! The Drake Chamber Choir will serenade you with music of the season and the dinners will include the traditional boar’s head, wassail bowl, and flaming figgy pudding processionals, plus a meal fit for our royal guests. Tickets for this memorable evening of fun and food are $55 per person. Seating is limited and the event is always a sell-out, so make your holiday plans early. Tickets will be available from November 14 through 28 online at www.drake.edu/madrigaldinners/ or at the Drake Fine Arts Box Office, 271-3841. For further information, call 271-2841 or send an email to: [email protected]

Blessman International Mission Trip to Africa Ladies! Is the Lord calling you to share your gifts as a mother, a grandmother, aunt, sister, or friend with the vulnerable women and children of South Africa? Strong, female, Christian leadership is needed in this impoverished area of the world and you are invited to serve alongside other Catholic women on a mission trip of a lifetime! Join Blessman International and Jess Streit, parishioner and staff member at Saint Francis of Assisi for a mission trip designed especially for women, May 31-June12, 2018. If you are feeling called to take part in this opportunity, contact Jess Streit today. [email protected] or # (515) 783-4238. Spots are limited to 18 women. More information on Blessman International can be found at www.blessmanministries.org.

Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time—friction she knew all too well. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. St. Theresa Catholic School invites you to attend a showing of the documentary, SCREENAGERS on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the St. Theresa Catholic School Gym. Randy Kiel will be moderating discussion following the film.

Director of Parish Operations St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines, IA seeks a full-time Operations Director. Reporting to the Pastor, this position will provide overall planning, coordination and management of financial affairs, facilities and human resources for the parish, to be conducted either directly or through the management/supervision of staff, contractors and volunteers. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or other business related major is required. MBA with relevant experience may also be considered. The candidate needs 5 to 10 years of progressive leadership and management experience. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Now accepting resumes and cover letter for confidential consideration, please submit to Fr. Ray McHenry at [email protected] or mail to 7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Laudato Si’: Advocate For Our Common Home Pope Francis has spoken out strongly about ecology. His Encyclical Letter “Laudato Si, on Care For Our Common Home”, is based on Christian values and ideas of caring for the environment and the poor. Pope Francis urges us to take the Laudato Si’ pledge to:

Pray for and with creation; Live more simply; Advocate to protect our common home

The third component of Laudato Si Pledge is to advocate for our common home. Advocacy for the care of creation is an important responsibility. Our individual actions are important, and can do so much. But as a society we also need to recognize that these problems are local and global and require solutions, and will need to be achieved through political change, advocacy, and organizing. Policy changes are needed to enable and encourage lifestyle changes. You can take part in an advocacy campaign today to encourage the shift to a green, clean future for all. Here are some ways to help you get started:

Connect with local organizations: Conduct internet searches and/or ask family and friends where active groups in the local area are meeting.

Hold listening sessions: Bring people together at your parish, library, school, or community center to identify what needs to change in the community.

Become experts on how politics work: Identify what you can change and how to do it. Work with a local advocacy organization to hold classes on how a bill becomes a law, when your general assembly is in session, and ways to become engaged in politics.

Engage your parish in advocacy issues: Work as a “Green Team” or conduct community outreach to engage in advocacy initiatives. Bring parishioners together to visit and talk with members of mayors or local council meetings.

Pray and Act: Parishioners can identify issues and pray for intentions to take action for strong policies to limit emissions, protect creation, and bring Laudato Si’ to life.

By signing the Laudato Si’ Pledge, you have joined a larger community of Catholics around the world who are committed to living out Laudato Si’ in their own lives, and bringing it to their parishes and community. Take the Laudato Si’ Pledge at http://livelaudatosi.org/ In the coming months, we’ll be highlighting parishioners and school faculty in the bulletin to learn what actions they are taking to protect creation. If you are committed and living out the Laudato Si’ and would be interested in spreading the message, unite in prayer or take action, please contact Tammy Keiter at [email protected] or 515-577-5754. Resources: http://www.livelaudatosi.org/ https://catholicclimatemovement.global http://seasonofcreation.org/

S A I N T O F T H E W E E K

Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest and Martyr, c. 1795-1839

Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and his 116 companions represent the more than one hundred thousand martyrs killed during the persecutions of Christians which took place periodically beginning in the 17th century and running though most of the 19th century in Viet Nam. These 117 martyrs, who included bishops, priests, missionaries from France and Spain, lay

catechists, and even children, were beatified by four different popes between 1900 and 1951. Pope John Paul II canonized them as a group on June 19, 1988.

Andrew Dung-Lac, the symbol of the 117, was born Dung An Trân around 1795 to a poor pagan family in northern Viet Nam. While still a young boy, his family moved to Hanoi to find work. In Hanoi, the youngster met a catechist who provided him with shelter and food. The catechist also instructed the boy in the Christian faith and, three years later, he was baptized, taking the name Andrew at that time.

After receiving instruction in Latin and Chinese, Andrew became a catechist and, later, was selected as a candidate for the priesthood. In March, 1823, Andrew was ordained to the priesthood. As a parish priest, Andrew lived a simple life, fasting often and providing a model for the people in his town, many of whom were baptized by him.

During his reign, Emperor Minh-Mang (1820-1840) reinstituted persecution of Catholics. He has been compared to the emperor Nero in the Roman Empire. During this persecution, Fr. Andrew was imprisoned in 1835. His parishioners bought his freedom by their donations, but Fr. Andrew was rearrested in 1839, along with another Vietnamese priest, Peter Thi. While their freedom was once more purchased, it proved to be brief. Arrested again on November 10, 1839, both priests were tortured and beheaded on December 12, 1839.

These martyrs are honored by a memorial on November 24.

Andrew's message today: Saint Andrew and his companions, as well as the many thousands of unnamed martyrs in Viet Nam, provide powerful examples of the perseverance that strong faith can bring to those who are persecuted. Even today in Viet Nam, as well as elsewhere, persecution of Christians continues, but prayer can strengthen our faith. While not likely to face the kind of persecution that these saints

experienced, is your faith strong enough to face the ridicule that is more likely to come your way? Pray that God will give you the strength to bear up to the scorn that may come your way and to pray for your persecutors.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Annual Altar & Rosary Society Church Ladies Bazaar will be Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at St. Theresa’s Church. There will be over 20 vendors, Cookie Walk, and lunch available. This year should be a great event for everyone - shoppers and vendors alike. PLUS … Back by popular demand will be "Breakfast with Santa". We will have two seating times of 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Children will have a small breakfast, participate in an activity, and some time with Santa. Photos will be taken. Seating is limited, so make reservations please, by calling 515-255-2876

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COOKIE WALK, SWEETS SHOPPE & CRAFT SALE

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, in Indianola is known for its Annual Cookie Walk and Craft Sale. This is an outstanding seasonal event, which has been held annually for over 10 years. It is a much anticipated holiday event for the parish, the community and the surrounding area on Saturday,

December 2, 2017 from 8:00-11:00am. St. Thomas is located at the Corner of Hwy 92 & R63. Address: 210 R 63 Hwy Indianola, Ia.

P A R I S H A N D S C H O O L C A L E N D A R

SUNDAY 11/26

MONDAY 11/27

TUESDAY 11/28

WEDNESDAY 11/29

THURSDAY 11/30

FRIDAY 12/01

SATURDAY 12/02

HT School All School Mass hosted by

2nd grade 8:30 am

Gala Auction Kick Off Meeting

7:00 pm SR

$1 Jeans Day hosted by 2nd grade

Faith Formation

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Faith Formation/

Edge

First Reconciliation for 2K & Faith

Formation families

Adult Faith Formation

RCIA

Adoration 2:00-10:00 pm

Misc. Stephen Ministry

Continuing Education

6:30 pm

Little Town of Bethlehem

5:30 pm

CH - Church

6N, 6H, 7R, 7P, 8B, 8Bro Classrooms DC - Day

Chapel Gym -

Gymnasium K - Kitchen MC - Media

Center PO - Parish

Office Conference

Room SR - Social

Room SL - Staff Lounge

Mass and Liturgy Schedule and Intentions

Sunday, November 26th 8:30 am Mass John Riseley 10:30 am Mass Patsy Boesen Monday, November 27th 8:00 am Mass Communion Service Tuesday, November 28th 8:00 am Mass Philomena Cibula Wednesday, November 29th 8:30 am Mass For the Parish Thursday, November 30th 8:00 am Mass Pat O’Connell Friday, December 1st 8:00 am Mass Elizabeth Brien Saturday, December 2nd 4:30 pm Mass John Erickson Sunday, December 3rd 8:30 am Mass Francis & Marita Mootz 10:30 am Mass Barbara Kratky

Liturgical Ministers and Altar Servers

Saturday, December 2nd at 4:30 pm

Altar Server St. Matthew Team Lectors Jenn O’Tool Cindy Shaw EMHC Team 2 Cantors Jacob Fross Organist/Pianist Janice Weast Sunday, December 3rd at 8:30 am

Altar Server St. Augustin Team

Lectors Mark McAndrews Kathie Obradovich EMHC Team 2 Children’s Liturgy Team C Cantor Eric Sharp Organist/Pianist Janice Weast

Sunday, December 3rd

Altar Server St. Peter Team Lectors Doug Renze Theresa Baustian EMHC Team 1 Children’s Liturgy Team 3 Musical Coordinator Jim Shutt

Financial Blessings Ending Week of November 5, 2017

Yearly goal (July 17-June 18) $1,019,700 Weekly offertory collected $33,764 Year to date offering $358,714

†Give the spiritual gift of a Mass. Offer it for the soul of a loved one or someone special in your life.

Contact the Parish Office at 255-3162 to schedule a mass intention

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Michael A. Amadeo, Pastor

2926 Beaver Ave

Des Moines, Iowa 50310

PARISH OFFICE

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

(515) 255‐3162 ext. 1128

SCHOOL OFFICE

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

(515) 255‐3162 ext. 1116

Fax: (515) 255‐1381

RELIGIOUS FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

(515) 255‐3162 ext. 1124

For a Staff Directory, Calendar, or a List of Ministries

and Groups, please go to www.holytrinitydm.org

PARISH REGISTRATION

Registration forms are available in the pews, at the

Parish Office or call 255‐3162 ext. 1128.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Contact Melissa Heller at 255‐3162 ext. 1115 or email

[email protected]

MASS TIMES

Weekend

Saturday: 4:30 pm

Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Weekdays

Monday: 8:00 am‐ Communion Service

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:00 am

Wednesday: 8:30 am‐All School Mass

Adoration

Thursday: 2:00 pm‐10:00 pm

Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:00 pm

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Baptism: Class is held once a month on a Monday at

7:00 pm. Contact the Parish Office to register.

Matrimony: Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months

prior to the wedding date.

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

is the process adults go through to come into full

communion with the Catholic Church., contact Jim

Wilwerding at 771‐1847 or [email protected]

FACILITIES SCHEDULING & RENTAL

Parishioners may call Andy Negrete at 255‐3162 ext.

1129 for more information.

PASTORAL CARE

Anointing of the Sick: Contact the Parish Office at

255‐3162.

Communion to the Sick: If you are aware of someone

who is homebound or in the hospital or nursing home

and would like to receive communion, contact Sandy at

255‐3162 ext. 2202.

Prayer Chain: In the event of a crisis or serious illness

of a family member or friend, your party will be

included (with their permission) through a phone tree

of parishioners who offer prayers daily.

BULLETIN ARTICLES

Submit no later than noon, Friday (10 days before date of

Sunday bulletin). Email: [email protected]

Articles will be subject to edit and available space.

P A R I S H C O N T A C T S

Advertisers of the Week:

To advertise your business, please contact Andy Negrete in the Parish

Office 255-3162 ext. 1129 or [email protected]