Holy Trinity Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

· Small Faith Sharing Groups with “The Search”
We have been receiving wonderful feedback from members of our parish small faith sharing groups as together we explore and discuss life's big questions. It is the Holy Spirit at work in our parish, and it is not too late to join. We still have one group with room to grow, a virtual group that meets Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call or email the parish office at 541-329-0697 or holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com, and we will be happy to sign you up. For a sneak peek at this week's episode, watch the trailer below!

· Stations of the Cross
Beginning Friday, February 19, the Altar Society will lead us in praying the Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm in the church. Other groups will lead the prayer each Friday of Lent, but on First Friday, March 5, there will be a healing Mass. You are asked to pray the Stations of the Cross privately that day. Groups leading the Stations and their dates are as follows:  Feb. 26, Outreach Ministers; March 12, Faith Formation/RCIA; March 19, Knights of Columbus; March 26, Bible Study Group; Good Friday, Father Anthony.  

· First Friday Healing Mass
Friday, March 5, is the date of our next healing Mass at 6:00 pm. Bring your empty holy water bottles to be filled and blessed, or pick one up if you need one. Take them to use at home as suggested in the recent article published here, “8 Ways to Use Holy Water at Home.” If you missed it, please email the office at holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com to request a copy. 

· Penance Service March 24 at 6:30 pm
Father Anthony and a visiting priest will hear confessions at the Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday, March 24, in the church at Holy Trinity.

Our parish relies on your sacrificial giving to pay the staff and keep the lights on.  Whether by online giving or checks dropped into the collection basket or mailed to the parish office, Fr. Anthony is very grateful to those who give regularly during this challenging time. If you currently give tithe by putting money or a check into the basket, please consider:

• Signing up for online giving. It’s quick, easy and convenient.
  • Go to www.holytrinitybandon.org/donate using any device.
  • Choose Recurring or One-time donation.
  • Select your preferred form of payment (electronic check or debit/credit card).
  • Enter your information
  • Submit your donation.

      OR

• Set a reminder on your phone or calendar to mail our parish your tithe. Our parish address is: 355 Oregon Ave. SE, Bandon, 97411

      OR

• You may drop your tithe off at the parish office. 

Your support of our parish will allow us to keep serving amid social-distancing.
Thank you for your support and generosity.

1. Due to the pandemic, Mass attendance is limited to 25% of the capacity of our church building. In         addition to the church, we will use the Parish Hall as a satelite location for weekend Masses                   with 25% of the capacity as well. Thus, we will continue to use a sign-up system for Mass                       attendance. This system helps the Outreach team to organize better and give as many people as         possible the opportunity to attend Mass.

           Sign-Up System:
           If you would like to attend any Mass, please sign up by calling the Parish Office                                         (541-329-0697) or email the Office at holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com. We will be happy to                       schedule you. Office hours are Tue-Thu-Fri from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

2. Public Health Policies while attending Mass

• Face coverings are required while attending Mass (per guidance of OHA).
• 6-foot physical distancing between households while in the church, hall, and gathering area.
• Please use hand sanitizer before and after Mass.
• Please use all available exits to avoid bottlenecking after Mass.
• Music: Please take your copy of the hymnal (Breaking Bread) home with you after Mass.

3. The parish office remains closed to walk-ins. Please call or email to schedule an appointment if             you wish to meet with Fr. Anthony or any staff member. 

We are concerned for the safety of our parishioners and visitors and keep you all in our prayers. Please stay well and be safe. Thank you.