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Browsing the July 2019 archive of Holy Trinity e-Communications

"Sister Death" [Parishioner Reflection]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/27/19

  Have you ever been present at someone’s death?It’s a strange feeling, isn’t it?  One moment the person is there and the next … he or she is gone.  The person’s body is still warm to the touch.  Maybe even the blood is still pulsing a little in the ... Read More »

Giving Thanks [E-Newsletter]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/24/19

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Gratitude to God [Reflection by a Friend of the Parish]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/24/19

  As Catholics we believe that everything good comes from God.  We can express our gratitude to God by making it part of daily life to thank Him for all the gifts He gives us.It is easy to focus on what is difficult in one’s life—on problems, goals not ... Read More »

How to Have a Good Summer Vacation [E-Newsletter]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/19/19

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How to Have a Good Summer Vacation [Parishioner Reflection]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/14/19

  I have memories of the bell ringing on the final day of school and the giddy feeling that the drudgery of the school year was over and the freedom of summer finally beckoned. Many of us kids looked forward to simply doing nothing for a change. After so ... Read More »

Being a Good Samaritan [E-Newsletter]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/11/19

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Go and Do Likewise [Parishioner Reflection]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/10/19

The Gospel reading for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 10:25-37 Year C) is the parable of ‘The Good Samaritan’. I suppose the first time I ever heard Jesus’ parable I was just a child. At the time, and I can’t really say how much it resonated ... Read More »

Happy 4th of July! [E-Newsletter]

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/03/19

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Children and the Gift of Joy

Posted by Holy Trinity on 7/01/19

Last month, my oldest son Vito (age 11) performed at the Times Union Center as part of the American Young Voices concert. For those not familiar with the event, thousands of students from area schools all practice the same songs, then get together for a “one night only” ... Read More »