he Church of the Holy Trinity is a
ministry of the National Catholic
Church of America (NCCA), under
the pastoral care of the Order of Saint
John the Divine, an inclusive religious
community for men and women.
The purposes of the Church and the parish are to offer worship to God,
gathering together as a diverse people, knowing that we are loved by God and
called to serve each other by the Gospel of Christ. As a community of faith, we
work and pray for peace and justice in our society, welcoming all those who
desire to see God's inclusive love transform our churches, our communities and
ourselves.
As a community of apostolic heritage, we engage in pastoral and sacramental
ministry within an authentically Catholic tradition. We affirm that the
sacraments are gifts of God's love and compassion for us and are a means to the
life of grace.
No, it is not. The National Catholic
Church of America is an autonomous,
apostolic Catholic body, under the
leadership of Archbishop Richard G. Roy,
OSJD, Primate of the NCCA. Our
Church shares in the same apostolic
lines of deacons, priests and bishops as
that of the Roman Catholic
community.
The priests of the Church are validly
ordained and celebrate the seven
Sacraments of the Church. We profess the same
ancient creeds, such as the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, which are the
foundation of our Christian beliefs.
At Holy Trinity, we have a vision of Church and ministry that is more
inclusive of God's people. It is our view that no group or individual is
excluded from full participation in the life of the Church, except by their own
choice; that Catholic Christians are called upon to make informed moral
decisions in the light of the Gospel and a discerning conscience. To that end,
we intend to offer the sacraments in an affirming way free from the yoke of
unnecessary rules and regulations.
+ At our Masses, we invite all
baptized Christians to receive the
Body and Blood of Christ, the source
and symbol of our unity at the one
table of the Lord.
+ We recognize the right of women to
equality at all levels of society and the
Church, including ordained ministry.
+ We reserve to couples the right to
plan their families in a responsible
way.
+ Through the parish and the Church
we offer the opportunity for lay or
ordained ministry, admitting men and
women to religious life and to all
levels of Holy Orders without regard
to marital status, race, physical
disability or sexual orientation.
+ We offer the Sacrament of Marriage
for sufficiently prepared couples,
regardless of gender, as well as second
marriages for properly disposed
divorced persons. The marriages may
take place either in a church or at
another suitable location.
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Our weekly Holy Eucharist (Mass) is
the center of our Church s life of prayer and worship. The Mass currently in use by the
Roman Catholic community and other Vatican II sacramental rites (with adaptations),
and The Mass of Saint John the Divine, are the rites of celebration used a t Holy Trinity
parish. We also engage in ecumenical and inter-faith worship.
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Candlelight Benediction Service
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Since our founding as a parish in
July of 1995, members of the ministry team of Holy Trinity have been engaged in
apostolic works which include home and hospital visitations, Eucharistic
ministry, the Hospice program and work with the members of the AIDS/HIV-positive
community.
Our promotion of legal recognition for same sex marriages, as well as
advocacy for equal rights under the law for all, is consistent with those
Gospel-based values which enhance human dignity and promote social justice,
which are the birthright of all the children of God.
Those desiring the Sacrament of Baptism for infants must notify the Pastor at least
one month in advance. The baptism and confirmation of older children and adults requires at least 4
months notice in order to provide time for instruction in the Faith.
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Those planning
to marry must notify the Pastor at least six months in advance and participate
in marriage preparation sessions.
The Pastor is a member of Spiritual Directors International and is available for Spiritual Direction by appointment.
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Parish life requires the talents of many
dedicated people responding to Jesus' call to stewardship. If you would like to
become part of our ministry through service to the Church of the Holy Trinity or
to the larger community, please speak to the Pastor or any member of the
ministry team.
The NCCA allows its lay members to
hold concurrent membership in
other Christian faith communities.
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Baptism at Holy Trinity parish for Alex and Katie!
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Christ, our Light and Easter Joy
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