| Ministries/Groups
There
is any number of ways for the people of
Holy Trinity parish to express their faith
and to grow in their relationship with
God through prayer and good works. Here
you will find a brief description of the
various ministries, apostolates, and prayer
opportunities available in our parish.
If you are interested in joining or helping
out in a particular way, please contact
the Parish Offices or the contact person
listed in the descriptions below.
Bereavement
Catholic Daughters
of the Americas
Catholic School
Volunteers
Christian Mothers
Council of Catholic Women
Knights of Columbus
Liturgical Ministries
Nursing Home &
Shut-In Visitation
Parish Garage Sale
Pastoral &
Finance Councils
Perpetual Adoration
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Pro-Life Group
Religious Education
& Catechesis
Senior Prayer Ministry
Welcoming Committee
Youth Camps
Bereavement
The members of the Bereavement Committee
reach out to those who have lost loved
ones in order to assure them of their
prayers and communion with them during
their time of grief. Through simple gestures
of concern and solidarity they strive
to help their brothers and sisters in
their moment of need. Contact: Gerri Jueden or call 402-254-6559.
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Catholic Daughters of the
Americas
The Catholic Daughters is one of the oldest
and largest organizations of women in
the Americas. This organization cultivates
and celebrates a uniquely feminine spirituality.
The Catholic Daughters enjoy each other’s
company at monthly meetings, they pray
together, and they strive to make our
nation a better place by taking action
on issues that affect women and children.
They donate to charities, administer scholarships,
and strive to be “helping hands” to those
in need in the parish. Contact: Teresa Arens or call 1-402-841-9729.
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Catholic School Volunteers
Holy Trinity Preschool, Holy Trinity Elementary,
and Cedar Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School
rely on the help and support of many volunteers
throughout the year. Volunteers work as
teacher aides, library assistants, office
aides, chaperones, etc. For Holy Trinity Preschool and Elementary contact: Stacy Uttecht or call 402-254-6496 For Cedar Catholic contact: Chris Uttecht or call 402-254-3906.
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Christian Mothers
The Christian Mothers is a confraternity
of women who recognize that mothers guide
the destinies of their homes and children.
The Christian Mothers strive to uphold
the dignity and responsibility of women
as wives and mothers and to assist mothers
in the Christian formation of their children.
This organization unites Christian women
who are willing to support each other
in creating the most Christian of homes.
Jolene Fischer at 402-640-2986.
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Council of Catholic Women
The Council of Catholic Women (often referred
to as “the Guild”) is a part of the Archdiocesan
and National Councils of Catholic Women.
Through its membership, it strives to
empower and educate all Catholic women
in spirituality, leadership, and service.
The Council of Catholic Women helps to
organize the women (and households) of
the parish in order to animate the life
of the parish. The CCW is responsible
for the Fall Dinner & Bazaar, church
cleaning, funeral luncheons, etc. Contact:
Dawn Cattau or call 402-841-9135.
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Knights of Columbus
The local Knights of Columbus council
is part of the largest Catholic fraternal
organization in the world. The order remains
true to its founding principles of charity,
unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The
Knights were founded to render financial
aid to members and their families. Social
and intellectual fellowship is promoted
among its members and their families through
educational, charitable, religious, social
welfare, and relief works. The Knights
of Columbus Hall downtown is available
to rent for special events by calling Chuck Feilmeier at 402-254-3961. For other Knights of Columbus activities: See the Knights of Columbus website or Contact: Reggie Hochstein at 402-640-3233.
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Liturgical Ministries
The Sunday liturgy is the “source and
summit” of the life of a Catholic; therefore,
we strive always to put forth our best
efforts in carrying out the Church’s liturgy.
There are a variety of ways individuals
can put their talents at the service of
the community to better enhance our Masses:
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Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion are trained and mandated
by the Archdiocese to proclaim the word
of God and to distribute Holy Communion.
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Greeters and Gift Gatherers welcome
the faithful as they arrive to church
and help take up the collection during
the Offertory.
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Altar Servers assist the priest at the
celebration of Mass and other liturgical
events. Boys and girls are trained as altar servers
in the fifth grade and continue to be
scheduled at the various Masses until
graduation from high school.
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Cantors, Musicians, and the Choir enhance
the experience of the liturgy through
their musical leadership.
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Videographers record the Mass so that
it can be watched at a later time at
the local nursing homes and care facilities.
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Nursing Home & Shut-In
Visitation
This group strives to maintain contact
with those members of our parish who are
physically separated from the church community
due to being homebound, especially during
the winter months. Regular visits are
planned so that those who cannot come
to church are not forgotten as valuable
members of the community. Those who are
mandated as EMHCs are especially needed.
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Parish Garage Sale
Twice a year the parish hosts a massive
garage sale at the Skylon Ballroom as
a fundraiser for the parish. Many volunteers
are needed for the setup, organization,
and running of the sale. Contact: Lee
& Lois Lammers at 402-254-3897.
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Pastoral & Finance
Councils
The Pastoral Council consists of parishioners
elected or appointed to three-year terms
whose task it is to provide the pastor
with assistance in identifying and meeting
the pastoral needs of the parish. The
council meets once per month to discuss
the current work of the parish and to
make plans for the future.
The
Finance Council consists of men and women
who are known for their expertise in financial
and administrative matters. This council
meets with the pastor on a regular basis
to provide guidance regarding the temporal
goods of the parish.
Parish Trustees:
- Holy Trinity: Don Noecker: 402-640-5389 and Lois Lammers: 402-841-5473
- St. Michael: Jim & Jan Miller: 402-985-5480 and Larry & Marlene Domina: 402-283-4961
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Perpetual Adoration
Holy Trinity is blessed to have someone
from the parish praying before the Blessed
Sacrament 24 hours each day, seven days
per week. These faithful adorers strengthen
the “soul” of our parish and help to keep
us always open to the grace of God. If
you would like to commit to a certain
hour, share an hour with someone else,
or be available as a substitute, contact Aleacia Herbolsheimer or call 402-254-7343.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Holy Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry care for those who are sick and suffering by making knitted shawls as gifts and by praying for them by name. Shawls are handmade and blessed with the Church's prayers for the sick. They are distributed by request.
If you know of someone in need of comfort through the Prayer Shawl Ministry or would like to be part of this group, contact Joyce Gentrup or call 402-254-3271.
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Pro-Life Group
The Pro-Life Group works to raise awareness
of and promote the dignity of every human
life, from conception until natural death.
This is accomplished through a variety
of ways: prayer, personal witness, promoting
programs that build up family and community
life, promoting and supporting moral legislation,
providing educative materials, etc. Contact:
Jennifer Kleinschmit.
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Religious Education &
Catechesis
Our Religious Education program provides
catechesis to students in grades K-12.
(Click the Education tab to learn more.)
Many men, women, and couples serve as
catechists and aides for our various programs:
K-6 summer session, K-8 school year sessions,
and our 9-12 Godparent program. Students
preparing for Confirmation participate
in special sessions to help them in their
journey toward receiving the Sacrament.
Religious Ed. First Communion Contact Monica Kathol at 402-254-6987 or 402-841-5594.
Confirmation Contact: Aleacia Herbolsheimer or call 402-254-7343.
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Senior Prayer Ministry
The “Ministry of Praise” recognizes that
power of prayer is an important and necessary
part of parish life. Men and women who
are age 55+ are invited to be active members
in this intercessory ministry. There are
no meetings to attend and no dues to collect.
Members receive a prayer book and a monthly
newsletter to help them in their particular
ministry of praying for specific needs
and intentions. To receive our monthly
newsletter and become a part of this praying
ministry, contact the Parish Offices.
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Welcoming Committee
The Welcoming Committee strives to identify
and welcome new Catholics to the community
and to Holy Trinity. This committee helps
newcomers find a home at Holy Trinity
Parish by reaching out to them and providing
the necessary information to get involved
in the life of the parish. Contact: Jean Yates at 402-254-3367.
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Youth Camps
Each summer, Holy Trinity offers a variety
of opportunities for our young people
to experience and grow in their faith.
In July, the incoming Freshman of the
parish spend several days on retreat together
at HT Camp at Tintern Retreat Center.
A follow-up camp is held each spring as
a way to reconnect these youth with the
faith they explored during the summer.
Contact: Ed & Michelle Lammers.
Also,
each summer, Holy Trinity is happy to
host a Totus Tuus team from the Archdiocese
of Omaha. They provide an on-site weeklong
catechetical, faith-filled camp experience
for youth in grades 1-12.
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