Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Readings for the Sunday/Holy Day Masses

Complete text for the readings can be found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website: http://www.usccb.org. Select the Sunday/Holy Day on the calendar and the readings will appear on the screen.

January 12 (The Baptism of the Lord) 

• Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
• Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7
• Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

January 19 (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 62:1-5
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
• Gospel: John 2:1-11

January 26 (Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)

• Reading 1: Nehemiah 8:2-4A, 5-6, 8-10
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30
• Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Instructions for Intercessions & Announcements

• Intercessions and Announcements are placed in a white binder on the Podium shelf for Lectors to use during Mass.

Choir Rehearsal and Mass Schedule 

Sept-Dec 2024 Choir Rehearsals and Mass Schedule

List of Songs for Cantors

January 12 (The Baptism of the Lord)

All Mass parts Mass of Creation, except Gloria – Storrington Mass and Celtic Alleluia

• Gathering: Baptized in Water (3 Verses)
• Psalm 104: Lord, Send Out Your Spirit (Lisicky) (3 Verses)
• Offertory: The Spirit of God (3 Verses)
• Communion: Epiphany Carol (4 Verses)
• Recessional: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice (3 Verses)

Who's Part of the Music Ministry?

Cantors lead and energize the congregation in singing during worship.

The Music Ministry Choir leads the congregation in singing as well as provides special music typically at the Gift and Eucharist parts of the Mass. Choral music performed is three to four part voices ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Instrumentalists play solos or accompany cantors, choirs, and the congregation in song.

The Bell Choir ministers to the congregation through music.