BLESSED TRINITY
PARISH

MASS INTENTIONS - 
We will continue to post our prayer intentions and ask parishioners to pray for them.
​Click here for December 2/3, 2023 prayers.

ADDITIONAL WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS –
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2023- 2024 SUNDAY MISSALS (blue) – The new Missals have arrived!  They will be available at St. Anthony’s, St. Alphonsus and St. Bridget’s. Cost: $5.00

PARISH ENVELOPES – For those parishioners that use parish envelopes, for the next little while, please write your name and correct mailing address on the envelope.  

WINTER WONDERLAND – TOWN SQUARE, HAMPTON – Saturday, December 11 (inclement weather, the event will be Dec. 3rd), join the events in the town square and support the food drive at the same time.

COMMUNITY ADVENT CAROL SERVICE – Sunday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Hampton United Church.  This fundraiser is in support of the Hampton Food Basket.  


​​Christmas Mass Schedule

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - The Knights of Columbus are accepting new members. The amount of time you put in is completely up to you, every little bit is a big help. For information about the benefits of membership in this charitable, faith-filled, organization please call Art Roy at 832-4652.

CEME​TERY NEWS

​REFUGEE / NEWCOMER OUTREACH - Find our "new" blog here - update Jun.28/2023

We Welcome You

We are a community of faith following Jesus Christ guided by the Gospel and Eucharist. We welcome all and respond to the needs of the greater community. 


Father Don's Messages
December 2/3
November 25/26
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  WEEKLY MASS TIMES FOR
​BLESSED TRINITY PARISH

Saturday:  St. Anthony's, 4:00pm
Upham

Sunday:  St. Alphonsus, 9:30am
Hampton

Sunday:  St. Bridget's, 11:30am
Chapel Grove

Tuesday Evening Liturgy 
St. Alphonsus 6:30pm
Rosary 7:00pm
(Music practice at 5:30pm)

RECONCILIATION SERVICE – MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Reconciliation Service, for this parish, is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13th @ 6:30 p.m. – St.  Alphonsus Church, Hampton.


CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR
MASS SCHEDULE 2023/2024
 
DECEMBER 23 (SATURDAY)
St. Alphonsus, Hampton   4:00 p.m.
 
DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE
   (SUNDAY)
   St. Bridget’s          4:00 p.m.
   St. Anthony’s         6:00 p.m.
   St. Alphonsus        8:00 p.m.
                             
DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY 
            (MONDAY)             
       St. Alphonsus         NO MASS
       St. Anthony’s          NO MASS
       St. Bridget’s           NO MASS
 
 DECEMBER 30
(SATURDAY) 
St. Anthony’s, Upham     4:00 p.m.
 
DECEMBER 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE (SUNDAY)
      St. Alphonsus          9:30 a.m.
         St. Bridget’s           11:30 a.m.
       St. Anthony’s           NO MASS
 
 JANUARY 1ST – NEW YEAR’S DAY (MONDAY)    
  2024
      St. Alphonsus        9:30 a.m.
       St. Bridget’s         11:30 a.m.
       St. Anthony’s         NO MASS
 

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VATICAN NEWS
For the latest in Vatican News, <click here>
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Diocese of Saint John
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REJOICE IN HOPE – A Young Adult initiative in the diocese:  In today’s difficult times, the Church wishes to rekindle hope in the world. In person meetings are at the Cathedral Rectory, Mondays 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., Dec. 11th, Jan. 8th & 22nd and Feb. 5th & 19th.  Gatherings will begin with a simple meal, in fellowship.
To register or for more information, contact Jim Anderson at
janderson@dioceseofsaintjohn.org.  See poster on bulletin board.

THE LITTLE WAY OF MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP - an initiative of the diocese:  All participants are asked to bring this study edition of Story of a Soul (with commentary):  Story of a soul study edition, St. Therese of Lisieux, translated by John Clarke, prepared by Mark Foley, OCD, ICS Publications.  ISBN: 978-0935216387 (available on Amazon.ca).   Where: In person, Villa Madonna Retreat House.
When: Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dec. 4th & 18th, Jan. 15th & 29th and Feb. 12th & 26th.
For more information or to register, contact Jim Anderson at (506) 653-6809 or janderson@dioceseofsaintjohn.org.  See poster on bulletin board.

ANNUAL CATECHIST RETREAT – VILLA MADONNA:  The 2024 Catechist Retreat is open for registrations.  To register:
https://forms.office.com/r/qMfUY9BzAq
 

THE NEW FREEMAN
Link to The New Freeman.  There are some very interesting articles posted.  Our Sacred Stories by Father Jennings is a very good, short read.

​Ministers Calendar
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CHURCH HALL RENTALS
Contact:
*Dee Dee Holland 333-1651
​*Fred McBride 832-7835

WEBSITE UPDATES
Contact Marc & Carmelle Robichaud   marccarm@nb.sympatico.ca  
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Please have your announcements to the parish office by Wednesday each week. Click here to submit -> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS