Church Open House

In today’s bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
We are now at the half-way point in the renovation of our beloved church and in five months we will be able to dedicate our beautiful House of God! The time is flying by and before we know it, we will again be offering the Holy Mass in our noble [...]

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Blessing of the Bells & Church Open House II

In today’s bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
Our two bells have arrived and this weekend, after the 9:00 am Sunday Mass, we will bless them. During the coming week, they will be installed in our new bell tower, ready to ring out in joy on the day that our church is dedicated! Next weekend, October 23-24, we [...]

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Blessing of the Bells & Church Open House

In today’s bulletin, Father Hilton writes:

Great news! Sunday, October 18th, we will hold the ceremony of the naming and blessing of our bells. As you know, church bells represent the voice of God calling His faithful people to worship. That is why we name and bless them. Come and see what the contributions of our [...]

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Renovation News and The Year of the Priest

In today’s bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
Our church looks pretty sad: the front is gone, the sides are partially demolished, and a construction fence is all around. However, the renovation is in full swing. The foundations are already being poured in and any day construction of the bell tower will begin. It is exciting to see [...]

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Last Sunday in the Church

In the bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
This weekend, May 30-31, is the last weekend that we will celebrate the Holy Mass in the church as it is now. During all next week, our hard-working maintenance crew will be busy transforming the Fr. Puhl Center into our temporary church, while renovations take place.  Our new location is [...]

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Your Generosity Makes Church Construction Possible – Begins June 1st

In the bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
These last few weeks, we have been busy with the last-minute details before we begin the renovation of our church.  As I looked at the final designs, I imagined the joy that all of you will experience when you see how beautiful our beloved church will be, and I once [...]

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Sunday, May 31st, is Our Last Mass in the Church

In the bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
As I announced last weekend, Sunday, May 31st, is our last day in the church. On Monday, June 1st, we will begin removing all of the sacred objects and turn the church over to the construction company so they can begin their remodeling work. During the first week of June, [...]

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Church Construction Begins in Four Weeks

In the bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
Wonderful News! Sunday, May 31st, is our last day in the church. At the end of each Mass we will ask God’s blessing upon the re-construction of our beloved church. On Monday, June 1st, we will remove all of the sacred objects and turn the church over to [...]

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From the Bulletin: Church Bells

Church Bells
By Nicoletta MacKenzie
As Holy Trinity and the City are trying to find a way to “save” our bell tower, I can’t help but think of how much church bells were a part of my growing up in Italy.
“We will ring our bells!”
Every Italian student knows the famous answer that the general of the Florentine [...]

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Why Did We Lose our Bell Tower?

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In today’s bulletin, Father Hilton writes:
I know that many of you were discouraged by last weekend’s news concerning the loss of the bell tower. What happened? A year ago, the parish presented to the City of Westminster preliminary plans and drawings for the church renovation. These plans included the bell tower. [...]

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