Blessed Trinity Parish

The Sacrament of Baptism is where all faith begins. It is the first Sacrament of Initiation and the foundation upon which all the other sacraments depend. Through water and the Holy Spirit, a person is cleansed from all sin, most especially Original Sin, and is reborn as a child of God into the new life of Christ in the Church.

Infant baptisms in Blessed Trinity Parish are generally celebrated after Sunday Mass in our churches. An instructional class is required for parents before the Baptism of their first child. Parents should wait before selecting godparents until they learn of the requirements of the role as it is explained at the pre-baptism class. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for your child’s baptism at least three months in advance of your intended date.

To schedule a Baptism, call Deacon Mike @  412.884-7744   X206

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also called the Sacrament of Confession or the Sacrament of Penance) is the first Sacrament of Healing. In Reconciliation, we confess the sins we have committed after Baptism and receive the mercy and forgiveness of Christ through the ministry of our Parish Priests. The grace received in this sacrament heals our wounded souls and helps us to continue along the road to holiness. Everyone is encouraged to make frequent use of this precious Sacrament!

Students in Catholic school or religious education program generally make their first Confession during their second-grade year as they prepare for their First Holy Communion.

Confessions are available at Blessed Trinity Parish
 every Saturday as follows:  

• 9:00 AM to 10 AM             St. Sylvester
• 11:00 AM to Noon             St. Basil 

The sacrament of reconciliation is always available to those seeking it by making an appointment with a Priest.

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is the third Sacrament of Initiation. The Eucharist is the source and summit of all Christian life and it is therefore the most important and most precious gift that we will ever receive. We believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ given to us under the appearance of bread and wine. When we receive the Eucharist in Holy Communion, we are brought ever more fully into the Body of Christ that is the Church and made sharers of the divine life of God himself.

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is available every day at every Mass celebrated in Blessed Trinity Churches.

Students in Catholic school or religious education program generally receive their First Holy Communion during the spring of their second-grade year. For more information about First Holy Communion for your child, please contact our office for Religious Education.

Adults who have been baptized but have never received their First Holy Communion are invited to contact our Catholic Community office for more information about our RCIA program.

Those who are homebound and unable to attend Mass but who would like to receive Holy Communion are invited to contact the Parish office to arrange home visits by our Eucharistic Ministers. Those in the hospital should also inform the Catholic Community office.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is the second Sacrament of Initiation. Through Confirmation, the grace received in Baptism is strengthened and made more perfect. The candidate is sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and prepared to bear witness to Christ as his disciple in the world.

Confirmation is celebrated each year in Blessed Trinity Parish. The required preparation takes place through the Catholic School or Religious Education Program and are generally cofirmed in the spring of their eighth-grade year. For more information on Confirmation for young people, please contact our office for Faith Formation.

Adults who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but have never been confirmed are invited to complete their Christian Initiation by taking part in our RCIA program.

Please contact the Parish office for more information.

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (also called the Sacrament of Marriage) is one of two Sacraments of Service. Through Holy Matrimony, a man and a woman are united by the grace of God into one flesh and are called to provide a living image in the world of the mystical, loving marriage of Christ with his bride the Church. Marriage is an unbreakable covenant meant to help the spouses grow in holiness by encouraging and helping one another as well as through their openness to sharing in the Creator’s work by bringing children into the world.

Because Marriage is such an important decision in a couple’s life, the Church has guidelines to follow to help the couple solidify this decision under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  It is necessary for couples to contact one of our Blessed Trinity Priests or Deacons at least six months (preferably more) prior to an anticipated wedding date. An initial meeting with a Priest or Deacon is required before a wedding date is agreed upon.   Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.

Music for your wedding should be arranged by contacting the Director of Music and Liturgy no later than six months before your scheduled wedding.

Have more questions: Call Deacon Mike (412)884-7744   X206
 

Pre-Cana Preparation

The Diocesan mandated pre-Cana marriage preparation course will be held at Blessed Trinity Parish, in the Faith Formation Building, on September 21, 2024 (Saturday).  Registration is required.  There is a fee of $60.00 to cover books and other expenses.  Please contact the Deacon Mike Babcock at 412-884-7744 X 206 to register.

This is located in Baldwin, at 3198 Schieck St, just off Glass Run Rd.  The Blessed Parish includes St. Albert the Great, St. Basil, St. Wendelin, St. Sylvester, and Holy Angels churches. 

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is the second Sacrament of Healing. All those who are experiencing a serious illness, whether physical or mental, acute or chronic, those who are preparing to undergo surgery, and those who have become weakened by advanced age are encouraged to receive this sacrament. In the Anointing of the Sick, we encounter Christ the Divine Physician who brings forgiveness of sins and imparts the spiritual strength needed to endure the heavy burden that comes with illness. Anyone who wishes to be anointed should contact a Parish Priest at the onset of their illness so that they might have the grace of this sacrament during the extent of their treatment. If a person’s condition worsens or becomes more serious, they may be anointed again.

Anointing of the Sick is not Last Rites! Receiving this sacrament does not mean you’re going to die! It is for the seriously sick, not just the dying.

Please don’t pass up the chance to receive God’s grace through this sacrament for fear of death or by waiting for the very last minute. Call us at the beginning of your illness.

If you wish to arrange for the celebration of this sacrament, please contact the Parish office
or one of the Priests.