Fish Fry!

The 8th annual Holy Trinity Fish Fry was a success again this year. The dinner made over $800 for the Maitenance Fund and served up over 200 meals. Approximately 125 pounds of fish was fried up for the event and lines started forming at 4:45 p.m. for the 5 - 7 serving time.

People came from all over the area to feast on the fish. Attendees included people from Taylorville, Morrisonville, Palmer and Decatur.

Holy Trinity thanks everyone for all the help and for supporting our First Friday Fish Fry!!

Fish Fry!

The Enlow and Mizuer family enjoy the fish fry surrounded by family on Friday, February 24.

The Peabody family got their places at a table early at the Fish Fry. Serving was from 5 - 7 pm, but lines started forming at 4:45 for the famous feast put on by Holy Trinity.

The 8th annual fish fry was happy to enjoy a steady stream of hungry customers for the 2 hours of serving.

Carol DeClerck, Nancy Mateer and Carolou Mormon help serve up fish, coleslaw and beans while parishioners and village residents move down the serving line.

Almost 200 meals were served at the fish fry, including 45 carry out requests.

Upcoming Events

Stations of the Cross is scheduled to begin next Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. The Stations will be prayed every Friday night at 7 p.m. throughout Lent at Holy Trinity. A different reading of the Stations of the Cross will be prayed every time.

The rosary will be prayed next Sunday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m. before Sunday Mass. Coffee and donuts will follow mass.

40 Bags in 40 Days

Still don't know what your Lenten resolution is going to be? The ladies of the Altar and Rosary Society have a good idea. They are encouraging the act of "40 bags in 40 days." It's a simple practice that anyone can do and is a rewarding Lenten sacrifice. This simple idea is a committment to rid your house, car, garage, etc. of items you don't need and place all the things in a bag to either give away to charity or dispose of. The 40 bags can be small or large, depending on your needs. Some items that you could think about 'bagging' are: cloths, shoes, books, toys, candles, canned goods, blankets, and coats. This is a great way to get rid of all the excess in your life. Lent is a time to celebrate the only true gift in your life, the gift of God's love.

Annual fish fry coming up!

The Lenten season is upon us! That means Holy Trinity's 8th Annual Fish Fry is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for Friday, February 24 and be sure to attend this great, tasty gathering at the hall between the hours of 5-7 pm. This year's menu consists of fish, coleslaw, baked beans, applesauce, dessert, tea and coffee. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. What tastier way can you treat your family and friends to dinner than this?!

Also, kitchen help is needed so if you can lend a helping hand, please contact Nancy at 259-3117.

Stay tuned in the days following for pictures and a recap of the event!

Valentine's Day Boxes

The ladies of the Altar and Rosary Society will be
preparing Valentine's Day boxes on Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. in the hall. These boxes will be for shut-ins, nursing home residents, college students and those in the military. If you would like to add someone to the 'recipient list' please do so on the lists at the back of the church. However, you must be present during the preparing of the boxes or have made other arrangements to have someone pick up and deliver the boxes to your recipient. Each person requesting a box is responsible for their recipient's box.

There is another list at the back of the church for people willing to donate 'goodies' for the boxes. Ideas and suggestions for goodies are on the sheet. If you would like to donate, please have your goodies at the hall by 6:00 pm on February 8. Contact Sheryl Coady, 825-5247, if you have any questions.

The Great Cookie Trail this Saturday

Don't have time to do your holiday baking? Craving some holiday sweets? Like to catch up with old friends over cookies and coffee?

If you said yes to any of the above questions, the Great Cookie Trail is your answer! Holy Trinity Catholic Church will be hosting its second annual Great Cookie Trail this Saturday morning, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the hall. Come by yourself or bring a friend or two and walk the aisle of cookie after cookie, selecting whatever you want to take home. The charge is $5 per cookie pound. There will be plenty of people available to assist you in picking out and carrying your box of cookies. Also, after doing your cookie shopping, take a few minutes to relax with a cup of coffee and complimentary hot cinnamon rolls provided by Holy Trinity.

We hope you take advantage of this fun, delicious event! It is a great time for all!!

There are MANY different types of cookies available...something for everyone on your list!

Christmas Play

Yesterday, on December 4, Holy Trinity hall was the scene for the 2011 children's Christmas play. This year's play included a poem reading by the first graders and a re-enactment of the night of Jesus' birth by the fifth graders. Also, several Christmas songs were sung by the jr. high students and a musical instrument performance by them as well. Little children even got a special visit by Santa Claus. Play attendees were treated to a breakfast of muffins, fruit salads, and breakfast casseroles.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Play continued

Open House

Last Sunday, October 30, Holy Trinity held an open house for parishioners, donors, and members of the community to come and view the newly remodeled church. The church was open from 10 am-2 pm where members of the project were on hand to answer any questions about the new look of Holy Trinity. There was also a slide show of the R & R project and refreshments in the hall for all to enjoy as well. The open house saw a great turnout.

Fr. Hunter not only celebrated the Open House on Sunday, but also his birthday!

Various parishioners gather around a slide show presentation that detailed the R & R project from its humble beginnings to the final result.

Travis Norville stands next to a 'before' picture of the interior of Holy Trinity during the Open House. Travis painted all 14 Stations of the Cross himself and did a remarkable, beautiful job.

Nancy Mateer packages leftover cookies after the Open House ends.