New: Please click on "Worship/Events" to find links to our latest Masses. Thank you. Please go to: Holy Trinity Woodlawn on facebook to view our "live stream every Sunday @ 10:30 a.m." After the live stream concludes it will be added as a link to this website. Thank you. ___________________________________________ Holy Trinity National Catholic Church 3319 Lake Shore Rd. Woodlawn, New York 14219 Mass Times: (See Worship tab for additional information) Sunday Mass - 10:30 AM Tuesday - Daily Mass 7:30 AM Thursday - Daily Mass 7:30 AM Pastor : Rev. Father Gary J. Spencer Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday (11:00 - 1:00 pm) (716) 931-9693 Facebook: Holy Trinity National Catholic Church e-mail address: [email protected] www.holytrinitypncc.weebly.com Committee Chairperson: Ms. Maura Krause Music Director: Ms. Elaine Kubik Emergency Priest Phone Number Call (716) 685-5766 _______________________ Imagine.... A Catholic Church where each parish decides its own destiny. A Catholic Church that welcomes all who wish to follow Christ. A Catholic Church where the parishioners purchase, maintain, and manage the parish property. A Catholic Church where priests can be married. You don't have to imagine anymore! See what else the National Catholic Church can offer you in the way of Spiritual fulfillment, fellowship, and love! ________________________ Parish Registration: Holy Trinity NCC welcomes new parishioners at anytime. Please contact the Parish Office or register in person. In the event that Father Gary is not available and you are in need of a priest, please contact: Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral (716) 685-5766 - Bishop John Mack |
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THE HOLY MASS The Beginning of Mass Before the Mass is celebrated the candles on the altar are lit. The sanctuary bell is rung when the priest is ready to enter the sanctuary. As the priest enters all stand to show respect for him as he is acting for Our Lord during Mass. The priest comes to the center of te altar, genuflects and begins the Mass. The first part of the Mass is made up of t he following parts: Introductory Rite, Penitential Rite, Entrance Hymn, Lord, Have Mercy, The Gloria and the Opening Prayer. The very first prayers we hear during Mass are the prayers of the Introductory Rite. These prayers come from Psalm 43. The Penitential Rite follows and in this part we confess our sins to God and tell Him we are sorry for them. The priest then grants us forgiveness of our sins. This we call absolution. These rites are used by the priest and the congregation to prepare for Mass. The priest then goes to the missal and reads the Entrance Hymn. This gives us the them of the Mass and it reflects the season of the Church Year. Next the priests says, Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy. This is said in honor of the Holy Trinity, and the words remind us of the sick man who came to Jesus saying those same words. The Opening Prayer concludes the beginning of the Mass. It is one of the most ancient parts of the Eucharistic Liturgy, and, like the Entrance Hymn, it expresses the theme of the celebration. The Chalice The Chalice holds wine and a small amount of water that later become the precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a cup with a stem and a base. Since the days of early Christianity chalices have been made of precious metals, such as gold and silver. Today chalices may be made of some other metals, but the inside must be gold plated. Before a chalice is used it must be blessed by a bishop. The Paten: The Paten is a round gold plated saucer shaped vessel that is placed on top of the chalice. The bread or host is placed on the paten and it is offered up to God. The paten must be consecrated by a bishop. The Ciborium: The ciborium is similar to a chalice, but it has a lid or cover. It is used to hold the Holy Communion that is distributed to the faithful. It's construction is like that of a chalice. The Instinction Set: The Intinction set looks like a bowl with a small cup in the middle. Both are gold plated on the inside. It is used to hold the Body and Blood of Christ for distribution to the faithful. The Cruets: The cruets are the vessels that hold the wine and water for Mass. Along with them is the lavabo bowl and towel for abluting (cleansing) the priest's hands. INFORMATION PLEASE! In order to stay in contact and share information updates we are asking that everyone email Father Gary at: [email protected] with your most current email information. In the email please include your cell phone number if you would like updates texted to you. Also, if you are on Facebook please "like" Holy Trinity National Catholic Church" and follow us! Everyone please stay safe, stay healthy, and may God watch over and protect each member of our parish in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Your friend in Christ, Father Gary Spencer |