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.

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

Jan 1 (Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God) 

• Reading 1: Numbers 6:22-27
• Reading 2: Galatians 4:4-7
• Gospel: Luke 2:16-21

Jan 4 (The Epiphany of the Lord)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 60:1-6
• Reading 2: Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6
• Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

Jan 11 (Baptism of the Lord) 

• Reading 1: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
• Reading 2: Acts 10:34-38
• Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

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

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

December 28 (Feast of the Holy Family)

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

• Gathering: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Verses 1, 3 & 4)
• Psalm 128: Psalm of the Day (3 Verses)
• Offertory: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (3 Verses)
• Communion: What Child is This (3 Verses)
• Communion: The AYE Carol (5 Verses)
• Recessional: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice (3 Verses)

January 1 (Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God)

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

• Gathering: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (2 Verses)
• Psalm 67: Psalm of the Day (3 Verses)
• Offertory: Luke 1:46-55/Magnificat/Holy Is Your Name (4 Verses)
• Communion: What Child is This (3 Verses)
• Recessional: Go Tell It on the Mountain (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.