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.

February 5 (Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

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

February 12 (Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 

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

February 19 (Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time)

• Reading 1: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18
• Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23
• Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48

February 22 (Ash Wednesday)

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

February 26 (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 table in the Reconciliation Room for Lectors to review before Mass. Please leave this white binder on the table.
• There will be another white binder on the shelf in the Podium for Lectors to use during Mass.

Choir Rehearsal and Mass Schedule 

Music Ministry Choir Schedule - January to June 2023

List of Songs for Cantors

February 5 (Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Gloria - Storrington Mass, Halle, Halle and all other parts Mass of Creation.

• Gathering: Gather Us In (3 Verses)
• Psalm 27: The Lord is My Light (3 Verses)
• Offertory: Christ Be Our Light (3 Verses)
• Communion: Blest are They (5 Verses)
• Recessional: Lead Me, 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.