PARISH NEWS

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS:

Pursuant to the Archdiocese of Baltimore's new guidelines, Holy Trinity's Tuition assistance is now being managed through the FACTS Tuition Aid program instead of the previous NAIS service. Holy Trinity parishioners may now apply for the 2012-2013 school year grades K through B through the FACTS program. By utilizing FACTS, your one online application makes you eligible for tuition assistance from both Holy Trinity and the Archdioces of Baltimore, meaning there is the possiblility of two seperate awards. Those who previously applied through the NAIS program MUST REAPPLY THROUGH THE FACTS PROGRAM. Applications submitted through NAIS will NOT be processed nor will they be forwared to the new service. We apologize for any inconvenience. Pleas also note you must reapply each school year. The deadline for 2012-2013 is February 29, 2012. Apply online at https://www.factstuitionaid.com/facts/gaindex. If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact Lou Constanzo at 410-766-5050 ext, 11.

To view the Holy Trinity Annual Report FY'11 please choose Annual Report FY'11.

PARISH CENSUS UPDATE 2011 has begun. To access the interactive form online, please press CENSUS UPDATE 2011, then email your form to Joan at secretary@holytrinitycc.org. Even if you are newly registered, please call or send a Census update form to the Parish Office. Thank you!

HOLY TRINITY STEWARDSHIP REPORT and Msgr. Rich Bozzelli's homily are available to view by choosing the follow links: Holy Trinity Stewardship Appeal letter (English), Holy Trinity Stewardship Appeal letter (Spanish), Msgr's homily in English or Msgr's homily in Spanish. An electronic option for offertory is available through your bank's bill pay system. An explanation for electronic giving was included with this year's stewardship letter. You may view it at Electronic Option.

MISSION STATEMENT - The Mission Statement is available at Holy Trinity Mission Statement. Thank you.

BAPTISMAL PREP sessions are typically held the first three Sundays of the month. Before attending the first session, please call Joan at the Parish Office on extension 10. Sessions are not held in August or December.

PARISH SELF-ASSESSMENT - Please click on the link: Parish Self Assessment t o view the comments on Holy Trinity's strengths and weaknesses.

ON VACATION OR VISITING OTHER PARISHES AND CHURCHES? For Mass times while on vacation visit www.MassTimes.org. Please bring back a Parish Bulletin, Newsletter, or Annual Report from parishes that you visit and share them with us. We often learn from what other places are doing.

FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR – 8:30 AM Mass followed by adoration in the church and ending at 7 PM. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for anyone to stop by and make a visit and pray before Jesus in the Sacrament of His Body. Please plan to stop by and spend some time with the Lord.

THINGS EVERYONE LIKES TO KNOW:

• There is a restroom on the side of Church which includes a diaper changing station.
• Devices to help the hearing impaired hear the Mass are available. Please see an usher.
• The Reconciliation Room is available during Mass for parent to use if their child begins to cry out loud.
• *New* An informational rack has been added to each location, church and auditorium. Items that are displayed are: Registration form, Welcome Packet and parish related events. To place something in the rack, please call the Parish Center on extention 10.

HOLY TRINITY FACILITY USE – The monthly calendar of events is posted in the bulletin and monthly calendar. For up-to-date facility availability and to reserve facility usage, call the Parish Center Front Office at 410-766-5070 ext 25. The Parish Center facility use guide may be viewed at GUIDE.

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGISTERING AT THE PARISH – In order for priests and staff to know who is part of Holy Trinity’s family you need to register. This is also important so that we may have your child baptized here, or to have a child enrolled in our Religious Education classes. If you are over 21 and are still registered on your parent’s registration, you should register on your own. Your cooperation with this will help our staff minister to you more effectively. Please call the Parish Center at 410-766-5070 or stop by for a registration form.

PARISH LIBRARY – Stop by the Parish Center to see our selection of books, videos, games and audiotapes for your summer reading. We ask that you sign out any item you take and return it/them in a short period of time so others may enjoy our parish resources.

HOSPITAL VISITS - If you are hospitalized and would like a priest, deacon, or lay minister visit you, please call the Parish Center at 410-766-5070, ext. 10. Please leave your name, hospital name, and room number. Thank you.

MARRIAGE VOW RENEWAL will be offered at the 9 AM Mass on the last Saturday of this month. A prayer card will be presented to the participating couples.

MONSIGNOR SLADE CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

MONSIGNOR SLADE CATHOLIC SCHOOL CASH BINGO is held every Friday night in the Monsignor Slade School cafeteria. Over $3,000 cash prizes available. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM; regular games at 8 PM. Call 410-766-7130 for information.

MSGR. SLADE EDUCARE has limited openings for their full-day 3-year-old program, and part-day 2-year-old program. Contact Jane Kirchner at 410-760-2024.