Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Bishop Rice will be celebrating morning Mass here at Holy Trinity at 9am this Saturday, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary for peace, in honor of Pope Leo's request that Catholics around the world pray for peace on Saturday, May 30th.

All of you are encouraged to come as you are able.

We got to celebrate Fr. Shoby in a special way on May 9th, for both his 20th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood, as well as his pastoral Installation by Bishop Rice at the 5pm Mass, and the reception that followed.

Thank you so much to everyone who was able to join!!

Please keep Fr. Shoby in your prayers as he continues to strive to minister faithfully in every aspect in which he serves--here at Holy Trinity Parish in Springfield, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Nixa MO , and with the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

In honor of Memorial Day, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday. Please note that there will also be no daily Mass at Holy Trinity on Monday, May 25th.

Bishop Rice is celebrating Mass at 9am on Monday at Resurrection Cemetery, located at 4528 W Division Street. Please join him in this beautiful celebration.

Seating will be available under a large tent. The Knights of Columbus Council 698 will provide refreshments.

From the Pastor’s Desk:

The Ascension of the Lord

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, we reflect on Jesus’ final words to His disciples: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” Before ascending to the Father, Christ entrusted His followers with a mission that continues today through the life of the Church. He assured them of His abiding presence, saying, “I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

The Ascension is not simply the departure of Jesus from the earth; it is the beginning of the Church’s mission. Christ now reigns in glory, but He continues His work through each one of us. As members of this parish community, we are called to become witnesses of the Gospel in our homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods.

At the parish level, the Feast of the Ascension challenges us to move beyond being passive participants and become active disciples. We live out Christ’s mission when we welcome newcomers, support parish ministries, teach the faith to our children, care for the sick and elderly, and reach out to those who feel forgotten or distant from the Church. Every ministry, every act of service, every prayer offered together becomes part of the mission Jesus entrusted to His disciples.

The Ascension also reminds us that our parish is not only a place we attend, but a community sent forth. Each Mass ends with a commissioning to “go in peace,” carrying Christ into the world. Through our unity, generosity, and witness of Christian love, others come to encounter the living presence of Jesus.

As we prepare for Pentecost, let us pray for a renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our parish family. May we have the courage to proclaim the Gospel with joy, serve one another with humility, and remain faithful to the mission of Christ. Confident in His promise to remain with us always, let us continue building a parish community rooted in faith, hope, and love.

God bless you and remain Blessed!!

─ Fr. Shoby Mathew