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.

Jan 18 (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) 

• Reading 1: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
• Gospel: John 1:29-34

Jan 25 (Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17
• Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

Feb 1 (Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

• Reading 1: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
• Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12A

Feb 8 (Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 58:7-10
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
• Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

Feb 15 (Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 

• Reading 1: Sirach 15:15-20
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
• Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37

Feb 18 (Ash Wednesday)

• Reading 1: Joel 2:12-18
• Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2
• Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Feb 22 (First Sunday of Lent) 

• Reading 1: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
• Reading 2: Romans 5:12-19
• Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

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: January-May 2026

List of Songs for Cantors

January 18 (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)

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

• Gathering: Sing Out Earth and Skies! (3 Verses)
• Psalm 40: Psalm of the Day (4 Verses)
• Offertory: Here I Am, Lord (3 Verses)
• Communion: One Bread, One Body (3 Verses)
• Recessional: Sing a Song to the Lord (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.