Greetings fellow Contemporary Roman Catholic Professionals!

PLEASE HELP WITH THE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH YOUTH GROUP CELL PHONE DRIVE! THE CELL PHONE DRIVE ENDS 4/20/14!

The CRC is currently working with Holy Trinity Church’s New Youth Group. The HTC youth group is running a CELL PHONE DRIVE to raise funds for the Malala Fund during the Lenten season. Did you know that there are 600 million adolescent girls in the developing world? They are an undeniable force for social and economic impact, But only if the are given the opportunity. Around the world, girls are denied a formal education because of social, economic, legal and political factors. And in being denied an education, society loses one of its greatest and most powerful resources! The Malala Fund aims to change that http://malalafund.org/

Please help with this wonderful cause and bring your unwanted cell phones and deposit them in the Malala fund collection box in the back of church. Chargers and accessories are NOT required!

WEDNESDAY 04/09/14 FIRST RECONCILIATION

http://htcny.org/mass_sched_hd.htm

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO ACCOMPANY YOU TO PALM SUNDAY MASS

- Why not your friends or family to accompany you to Holy Trinity Church for the Sunday 530 pm mass? Not only is the 5:30PM mass a beautiful contemporary service with a very talented choir and musicians, but Holy Trinity church is also a very beautiful church with modern adaptation of the Byzantine-Romanesque styles.  Holy Trinity Church - 213 West 82nd Street (between Amsterdam and Broadway)

The CRC Council

Email us: [address removed]

CRC Website: http://www.crcnyc.org

Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/

Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/htcrcny

Twitter: CRC@CRCHTC

Holy Trinity Church: http://htcny.org/

THIS WEEK

THURSDAY, 04/10/2014 8:00PM - Compline Evening Prayer and Songs of Reflection Please join us for this beautiful weekly Lenten tradition Thursday evening during Lent. Compline Evening Prayer is the final church service of the day, intended for the completion of and reflection on the day. Compline tends to be a contemplative service that emphasizes spiritual peace. Please meet us in the Rectory, from which we will process into the main church in darkness carrying lights (please bring a flashlight) for prayer and song. Service will last no more than 30 minutes. Please meet us in the Rectory at 7:50PM For info contact: Melanie Watanabe, [address removed]

PALM SUNDAY, 04/13/2014 5:30PM Contemporary Mass at Holy Trinity Church – Contemporary Ensemble - 213 West 82nd Street. Please invite your family and friends to join you for the Sunday Contemporary mass.

PALM SUNDAY, 04/13/2014 6:45PM After Mass Social at the Gin Mill - Just steps away from HTC. Crafted wood bar, lots of sports and too many beer choices. Bar food is great and the sliders are delicious!! The icing on this cake is Happy Hour, 1/2 off the whole bar - you can't go wrong. 442 Amsterdam (82nd)

NEXT WEEK

UPCOMING HOLY WEEK AND MASS SCHEDULE

HOLY MONDAY 04/14/14 STATIONS OF THE CROSS

HOLY TUESDAY 04/15/14

HOLY WEDNESDAY 04/16/14

HOLY THURSDAY 04/17/14

GOOD FRIDAY 04/18/14

HOLY SATURDAY 04/19/14

EASTER SUNDAY 04/20/14

SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL, SATURDAY 04/19/2014 8:00PM – Come from the Darkness to the Light! Please join us at Holy Trinity for our Solemn Easter Vigil, the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. We will begin our celebration with the blessing and lighting of the Paschal Candle, the Liturgy of the Word, Initiation to the Catholic Faith and the Renewal of Baptismal Vows and the Holy Eucharist. Our mass schedule is as follows: Blessing of the New Fire, Blessing of the Pascal Candle, Blessing of the Easter Water, Litany of the Saints,- Procession of Faith.

POST SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL SOCIAL AT GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - SATURDAY 04/19/2014 10:30PM A CRC Tradition! Celebrate Easter following the Easter Vigil at Holy Trinity with dozens of your CRC friends! This year we will be headed to Good Enough To Eat Bar and Restaurant located on the corner of 85th and Columbus.We will be treated to delicious hot and cold appetizers and share a few drinks.The food and some of the drinks are graciously being served courtesy of our host Tom V.  There will also be a cash bar available for spirits and other beverages.The group will gather on the sidewalk following the mass and walk over together.

7.30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. (en Español)
12:30 p.m. (Holy Trinity Choir)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO 5:30PM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY!

EASTER SUNDAY, 04/20/2014 1:30PM – BRUNCH - Still in town or away from your family for Easter? Spend Easter Sunday with your CRC Family following the 12:30 mass at Holy Trinity! We'll have a full spread of brunch favorites including: bacon, eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, juices and more. 213 West 82nd Street – Murphy Center.

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNEDSDAY, 4/16/2014 2:30PM -8:00PM Holy Trinity Church Spring Blood Drive – Can you spare a pint? Donating blood is literally giving the gift of life. Each day, patients in our regions need close to 2,000 people a day to roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life. There is simply no substitute for voluntarily donated blood. Without volunteer donors, our community would not have an adequate community blood supply. Please bring a photo ID.

EASTER VIGIL, SATURDAY 04/19/2014 8:00PM – Come from the Darkness to the Light! Please join us at Holy Trinity for our Solemn Easter Vigil, the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. We will begin our celebration with the blessing and lighting of the Paschal Candle, the Liturgy of the Word, Initiation to the Catholic Faith and the Renewal of Baptismal Vows and the Holy Eucharist. Our mass schedule is as follows: Blessing of the New Fire, Blessing of the Pascal Candle, Blessing of the Easter Water, Litany of the Saints,- Procession of Faith.After mass social to be determined!

EASTER SUNDAY, 04/20/2014 1:30PM – BRUNCH - Still in town or away from your family for Easter? Spend Easter Sunday with your CRC Family following the 12:30 mass at Holy Trinity! We'll have a full spread of brunch favorites including: bacon, eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, juices and more. 213 West 82nd Street – Murphy Center.

SATURDAY, 5/10/[masked]:00AM Community Service: Riverkeeper Sweep at Bear Mountain - Join the CRC for a beautiful day outdoors and service opportunity as we head to the Hudson Valley to participate in the third annual Riverkeeper River Sweep. Kayaks will be available for those interested in paddling the shore lines to collect trash in the river. There is also the option to work riverside by foot. A bbq lunch will be provided by the Friends of Mine Dock Park. The nearby Peekskill Brewery is also offering a free beer to all volunteers.The group will meet at Holy Trinity Church in the morning and car pool up together. Please RSVP by April 28 to assure enough room in cars and kayaks. More details to come. Rain or shine, but event will likely be rescheduled in the event of extreme weather or lightning. Work gloves and clothing appropriate for riverside work suggested. More info on Riverkeeper Sweep, here: http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/events/rvk-events/riverkeeper-sweep-2014/

CRC PHOTO ALBUMS

12/31/13 New Year’s Party: http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/19307552/
12/14/13 Christmas Party:http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/[masked]/#[masked]

11/24/13 Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with your CRC Family-http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/18756432/
10/19/13 Sleeeepyyyy Hooollllowwww -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/18024252/
10/05/13 Bear Mountain Hike and Oktoberfest -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/17739942/
09/14/2013 Rooftop Wine and Cheese at St. Jean Baptise -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/17319022/
09/07/2013 Hike over the GWB to Ross Dock -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/17176312/
08/17/2013 Hudson River Park Walk and Social -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/16761982/
08/07/2013 Young Adult Mass at St. Patricks Cathedral -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/16570292/
7/20/2103  Summer Saturday Social at met Roof Garden Café -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/16202912/
7/13/2013 Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour and Dinner -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/16071602/
06/15/2013 Seven Mile Hike on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/15561832/
04/21/2013 After Mass Gathering with Cardinal Dolan -http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/14499282/
Our beautiful church - http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/16584642/#[masked]

All Albums - http://www.meetup.com/crcnyc/photos/

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BECOME A CATHOLIC

Participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process of study and prayer for those who have never been baptized, for adults baptized in another Christian faith who would like to become Catholic. Contact the rectory[masked]

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Holy Trinity Church Homeless Shelter - Every Saturday evening commencing on October 19, 2013.  Homeless Shelter volunteer coordinator and contact: Kathleen M: email - [address removed] phone -[masked]
http://tinyurl.com/n5cfwr2

Catechist (Religion Teacher) Your Faith has helped form your life. Pass along the Gift of Faith that God gave to you, become a Catechist (Religion teacher). No experience necessary; a willingness to make a difference in the lives of the children of Holy Trinity is essential. User friendly guides and formation available. Especially needed are people to work with the younger grades, K, 1, & 2. For more information, please contact Colleen Glazer [address removed]

CRC Marketing and Social Media - Are you internet savvy? Interested in marketing and social media? Were you wondering how you could help the CRC community? Send us an email to: [address removed] for more information on how to get involved!

Photography for the Contemporary Roman Catholics (CRC)!
Is photography a hobby and passion of yours? We could use your help!  Please email us: [address removed] for more information

Join the CRC Council!
Come to one of our monthly CRC council meetings, see how it works and how YOU can make a difference! Send us an email to: [address removed]

The Renaissance Chamber Collaborative (RCC)!
Please email them at [address removed] to see how you can make a difference.