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Journey with us this Lent: Sunday Sunday Sunday Readings Podcast Ever wish you could prepare your heart for Sunday Mass before you arrive? We’re excited to share that Fr. Michael is launching the Sunday Sunday Sunday Readings Podcast! Each week, you can listen to the upcoming Sunday Scripture readings along with a short reflection from Fr. Michael to help you pray, reflect, and prepare. Perfect for your commute, your morning walk, or family prayer time. Stay tuned for details on how to subscribe and start listening! Let’s come to Sunday Mass ready to hear what the Lord is saying to us. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uk1I6CGjlScDpii6IF25Y Candidates & Catechumens Please keep our two catechumens (preparing for Baptism) and four candidates (preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist) in your prayers as they journey toward full initiation into the Church this Easter. Lenten Mission at Saint Benedict Parish Parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish are warmly invited to join our friends at Saint Benedict Parish for a Lenten Mission on March 5, 6, and 7 from 7:00–8:30 PM. The mission will explore the themes of Identity, Work, and Rest. Guest speaker Hannah Vaughan-Spruce from Divine Renovation Ministry will guide participants in discovering God’s plan for their lives, the healing He brings to our work, and how true rest fuels our mission. All are welcome, and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for renewal during Lent. Click here for more details. For more ways to journey with us this Lent, visit our website. This Spring, Make Space for the Big Questions What if one evening a week could change someone’s life? Alpha is more than a program — it’s a space for honest conversation. A place to slow down, share openly, and explore faith in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Over 10 weeks, we gather to watch a short video, reflect together in small groups, and discover what it really means to follow Jesus. 📍 Thursdays | 7:00–9:00 PM 📅 Beginning March 19 There’s a place for everyone: For Adults – Whether you’re returning to faith, exploring for the first time, or simply longing for deeper conversation, you are welcome. For Young Adults (18–30) – Real conversations. Authentic friendships. A group created by young adults, for young adults. Bring your questions — and your curiosity. For Our Filipino Community (Alpha para sa Filipino Community) – We hope to offer a Tagalog-speaking group this session, creating a space where faith, culture, and language come together in both English and Tagalog. Alpha is powerful because someone extends an invitation. So here’s the question: Who will you invite? Registration is now open. Sign up here — and consider bringing a friend along for the journey. The Disciple Maker Index (DMI): NOW OPEN! HTP is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ more deeply as a parish community. A key step in this mission is participating in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI), a short survey that helps us reflect on our discipleship and guides parish leadership in planning for growth. The 10–15 minute anonymous survey is available online until March 31 using this link. Your input will help our parish thrive and become an even stronger place of missionary discipleship. Thank you for your participation and continued prayers for our parish. Encounter School of Identity Come experience a two-day intensive to help you grow in your identity as a son or daughter of God! This training highlights some of the most transformational elements of the Encounter School of Ministry, “Identity and Transformation” quarter, and is geared to renew your mind, increase your intimacy with the Father, and prepare you to minister out of your supernatural inheritance in Christ! Schedule: Each day begins with praise and worship. Friday, April 24: 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm Saturday, April 25: 8:45 am – 10:30 pm Click here for more information and to register:https://encounterministries.regfox.com/school-of-identity-halifax-nova-scotia-april-24-25-2026 40 Days. 40 Dollars. One Big Impact for our Grade 12s This Lent, as we reflect on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we invite you to make a tangible impact right here in our pews.We are launching the Holy Trinity Parish Scholarship to reward the dedication of our Grade 12 students in the Metanoia Youth Ministry. Help us invest in the “now” generation of our Church! How your donation can help this Lent: $1 per day = $40 $2 per day = $80 $5 per day = $200 $10 per day = $40 To donate to this important initiative, please visit our website Knights of Columbus Scholarship The Nova Scotia State Council is awarding $1,000 scholarships to practicing Catholic students entering or currently in their first year of post-secondary education. Applicants must be Nova Scotia residents and demonstrate strong academic standing and community involvement. Submit your application to Alex Stapleton (alex.stapleton@holytrinityns.ca) by Sunday, March 15th, 2026. For more information, please visit our website. Steubenville Atlantic Registration NOW OPEN Calling all youth in Grades 8-12! In our ever-changing world, Jesus is the answer to the longing of our hearts for meaning, fulfillment, security, and love. Join hundreds of Catholic teens at Steubenville Atlantic in Halifax from July 10-12, 2026, to be transformed by the love of Christ. Space is limited, so be sure to reach out soon! For more information, please visit our website or reach out to Simon at simon@holytrinityns.ca Good Samaritans A heartwarming story was shared with our staff team this past week. At the end of the 11:15 mass two weeks ago, a couple returned to their car only to find they had a flat tire. Before they could even ask for help, 3 or 4 families came running to their aid with jacks and pumps and quickly changed out the tire for the spare. The couple was extremely grateful and humbled that so many people whom they didn’t actually know personally would come to their aid. Thank you for being “church family”! Stay Connected by Following us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/HolyTrinityHTP Instagram: @holytrinityparishns YouTube: @HolyTrinityParishNS Website: https://holytrinityns.ca/ Check Out the Daily Readings Click the following link to find the daily readings! Click Here |
