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.

Nov 30 (First Sunday of Advent)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 2:1-5
• Reading 2: Romans 13:11-14
• Matthew 24:37-44

Dec 7 (Second Sunday of Advent) 

• Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1-10
• Reading 2: Romans 15:4-9
• Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

Dec 8 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

• Reading 1: Genesis 3:9-15, 20
• Reading 2: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
• Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

Dec 14 (Third Sunday of Advent) 

• Reading 1: Isaiah 35: 1-6A, 10
• Reading 2: James 5:7-10
• Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Dec 21 (Fourth Sunday of Advent)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14
• Reading 2: Romans 1:1-7
• Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

Dec 24 (The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Vigil Mass)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 62:1-5
• Reading 2: Acts 13:16-17, 22-25
• Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25

Dec 25 (The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass during the Day)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 52:7-10
• Reading 2: Hebrews 1:1-6
• Gospel: John 1:1-18

Dec 28 (Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph)

• Reading 1: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
• Reading 2: Colossians 3:12-21
• Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

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 

Music Ministry Choir Schedule: September 2025-January 2026

List of Songs for Cantors

November 30 (First Sunday of Advent)

All Mass parts Mass of Creation.

• Gathering: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (3 Verses)
• Psalm 122: Psalm of the Day (5 Verses)
• Offertory: Christ Be Our Light (3 Verses)
• Communion: On That Holy Mountain (3 Verses)
• Recessional: People Look East (4 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.