Upcoming Events
YLI Annual Picnic at 5:00pm on Monday, July 26th
Funeral Mass for Donald Pennington on Monday, July 26th at 11:00am
Guam Liberation Celebration 6:00-8:00pm in the Social Hall (following the 5:00pm Mass) Saturday, July 31st
Letter from Archbishop Brunett Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors
Archbishop Brunett's April 16th letter responding to the issue of sexual abuse of minors in the Church is now posted in English and Spanish on the Archdiocesan website. Both versions are available in printable format. Click the link to access the letter www.seattlearch.org/ArchdioceseWorking/AbuseMinors
Vocation Discernment
There is a new resource for Discerners, parents, educators and youth leaders is now available. To take advantage of this valuable information, please visit: http://foryourvocation.org.
Safe Environment--Protecting the Young and the Vulnerable
You will find Web links with additional information about our Archdiocese's response to sexual abuse and helpful news articles by visiting www.seattlearch.org/sep/index.html.
Sacraments
SACRAMENTS
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bremerton, WA
ADULT SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Please see "Rite of Christian Initiation". This preparation is for adults seeking Baptism, Reconciliation (Confession), Eucharist or Confirmation.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
We are most anxious to help anyone in the Church who, because of illness, age or handicap, is unable to receive the Sacraments.
Please call the rectory at anytime if you wish to receive the Sacraments. Please notify us of a hospitalization so that we may be of assistance.
Anointing of the Sick is done:
1. At the Sunday Masses three times a year: January, May and September.
2. After daily Mass as requested in case of impending surgery.
3. By appointment - contact the Parish Office at 377-7674
CONFIRMATION
Preparation for Juniors and Seniors in High School is through the Youth Ministry office.
FIRST EUCHARIST
Preparation for this sacrament for children from grades two through eight is handled through the Faith Formation Department.
For high school youth (Grades nine through twelve) interested in preparing for this sacrament, contact the Youth Ministry office.
Adults who are interested in preparing for this sacrament are assisted through our RCIA program.
FUNERALS/CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Arrangements with the Parish priest must be completed before any public notice. This is to avoid any conflicts with schedules and to assist you in planning. Information regarding funerals, cremation and memorial services is available at the Parish Office.
MARRIAGE-SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
We would like to help engaged couples prepare for their marriage well in advance. Please contact the parish office at least six months in advance of any proposed wedding date to to make arrangements for pre-marriage preparation and to register for the initial information session held on the second Sunday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. At least one of the couple must be a registered member of Holy Trinity or have parents registered in our parish.
Click here to read the March 11, 2004 Statement on the Definition of Marriage by Archbishop Alex J. Brunett.
