As we look forward to gathering with family and giving thanks, let’s remember those in our community who are facing food insecurity. Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive kicks off on November 1st through November 25th. We are hoping to collect items to make complete Thanksgiving meal baskets.Most Needed Items: Stuffing mix, boxed mashed potatoes, canned cranberry sauce, canned yams/sweet potatoes, Turkey and chicken gravy (jars or packets), canned green beans and corn, and boxed mac and cheese.Perishables & Turkeys: If you would like to donate a frozen turkey, please drop it off directly to the food pantry from November 1st to November 25, 2026 during pantry hours 9:00am-10:30m and from 1pm-3:30pmFinancial Donations: A gift of $50 donation can help to provide a family with a meal to take home. You can visit our website at www.trinityhumanservices.org.Thank you for opening your hearts and helping us ensure everyone in our community has a warm meal this Thanksgiving!Together we can make a difference!

Sunday, November, 15, after the 12:30 Mass, in the Rathskeller of the Friary. This historic room is accessible by the alley between the friary and the school through the Friary Courtyard at 138 3/4 Montrose. There will be a sign to enter the friary basement. The focus of our faith reflection will be Saint Francis of Assisi and his majestic prayer of praise, the Canticle of Creatures: “Praised be you, my Lord.”

Thank you to the groups and individuals who have already volunteered to help at the end of the month to feed our neighbors. We still have a few more spots open for those who would like to to cook the afternoon of Thursday, December 3rd. Sign up sheet will be at the Welcome Table or see Friar Rick.

We are delighted to welcome Fr. Mirek (Mirosław) Podymniak, OFM, to Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary's Parish as he begins his ministry with our parish community. A Franciscan Friar originally from Poland, Fr. Mirek brings more than three decades of priestly ministry and many years of pastoral experience serving Franciscan communities in both Poland and the United States. Most recently, he served as pastor of St. Adalbert Parish in Elmhurst, Queens.Fr. Mirek entered the Franciscan Order in 1985 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1992. Along with his pastoral ministry, he has pursued advanced studies in Moral Theology and has served in a variety of ministries, including teaching, parish leadership, and Catholic media. Since arriving in the United States in 1999, he has faithfully served Franciscan parishes in Boston, Queens, and New Jersey.As Fr. Mirek begins this new chapter of ministry with us, we invite you to join us in extending a warm welcome and keeping him in your prayers. We are grateful that God has brought him to our parish, and we look forward to the many ways he will serve our community through prayer, the sacraments, and pastoral care.

After consultation with the Parish Finance Council, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Felix Torres as Director of Operations for Most Holy Trinity–St. Mary Parish.Many parishioners already know Felix through his dedicated service to our community. In this expanded leadership role, he will continue to oversee our parish facilities, maintenance, construction and renovation projects, technology, and day-to-day operations, while serving as a member of our Senior Leadership Team.Please join me in congratulating Felix and thanking him for his faithful service to our parish family.

Marriage in the Catholic Church is more than planning a wedding day. It is preparation for a lifetime vocation rooted in faith, prayer, and community.Most Holy Trinity - St. Mary has recently updated its Marriage Guidelines. Couples considering marriage are encouraged to review the guidelines, which explain the preparation process, required documentation, parish expectations, wedding policies, and frequently asked questions.Whether you are a parishioner, new to the area, or hoping to celebrate your wedding at our church, we encourage you to review these guidelines before contacting the parish.Visit our website and click: Sacraments → Matrimony, and begin your journey toward the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Please remember in prayer Friar Edgar Varela, OFM Conv. who was ordained a friar-priest last weekend. This brings to completion a long journey of formation first and foremost as a Franciscan Friar and then for ministry as a priest. The son of Maribel and Manuel Varela, Friar Edgar was born in Phoenix. He has four siblings: Yessenia, Erica, Sergio, and German, and several nieces and nephews.  In July while the friars are gathered in for the second part of their Chapter, two young friars will make their first vows. God is blessing us with great men as friars. Please pray for them. And don't forget... if you feel like God might be calling you, or if you know someone who may have a vocation as a Franciscan friar, priest or brother please reach out to the friars to find out more. www.franciscanvoice.org or franciscan.org

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We would like to install handrails in the church so that everyone—especially our elderly parishioners and those with limited mobility—can safely access the sanctuary and altar for devotion and to serve as lectors and in other ministries. Any funds raised beyond our Annual Catholic Appeal goal will go directly toward this long-needed improvement. We are getting close to our goal and ask every household to make or fulfill a pledge by the end of May so we can finish strong as one parish. Let’s get it done.