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	Blessed Trinity Parish A Catholic Alternative “Can we meet your spiritual needs?”

		WE ARE A WELCOMING CHURCH - our doors are open to all. People who are divorced, come from different faiths, those who have not been satisfied with their present religious situation, are welcome. No one is denied the freedom to worship or take part in the sacraments. Everyone is entitled to participate in all aspects of Christian life

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH?
We are a Catholic and Apostolic Church, preserving the faith of the Apostles and having apostolic succession with an unbroken line of bishops from the Apostles of Jesus Christ, to the present day bishops and priests. ( Click Here for website of our entire church )

WHAT IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH?

Although we have the apostolic succession from the first apostles, we have differences of belief from the Roman Catholic Church. We are a nonPapal Church. The head of the National Catholic Church (our Prime Bishop) is elected by the church members and clergy. In other words, we have a democratic structure where the members ( congregation ) have a voice and vote in the material church matters.

WE ARE A TEACHING CHURCH having Communion and Confirmation classes, School of Christian Living classes and Bible study classes. We also offer annual diocesan youth retreats and national youth convocations for our young people.


	WE ARE A SACRAMENTAL CHURCH acknowledging Seven Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation, The Word of God, Penance,Holy Eucharist Anointing of the Sick Holy Orders Matrimony

WE ARE A CATHOLIC CHURCH adhereing to the faith of the undivided Church. Our clergy and church members gather at local, diocesan and national synods (conventions), where each parish sends elected delegates and their pastors to discuss and decide matters of Church administration and management. The material aspects of individual parishes are administered by a parish committee elected by the parish body.

WHAT IS ANOTHER DIFFERENCE WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH?

Our priests can marry. The Bible states that many of the Apostles were married including St. Peter. We believe our priests should be able to enjoy married life and raising a family.

WE ARE A RESPONSIVE CHURCH meeting the religious needs of our faithful through Mass, the Sacraments and other services and their social needs through various service organizations.

WE ARE AN ECUMENICAL CHURCH cooperating with other churches to make our community a better place in which to live.

WE ARE A COUNSELING CHURCH pastors are available to help people who are having personal, spiritual or family problems. Parishioners offer moral and spiritual support.

WE ARE A WORSHIPPING CHURCH regular Mass attendance is encouraged on Sundays and holy days of obligation. Other services also call us to give praise and honor to God

Our church is made up of members with many ethnic backgrounds. Although our Church has its roots in the 19th Century Polish immigration, today the church is made up of members with many ethnic backgrounds. Mass, the sermon and services are celebrated in English.

WHY SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH? I CAN PRAY AT HOME!

You are absolutely right when you say that you can pray at home and we should, however because Jesus said: "Do this in remembrance of me." We are to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. We should go to church because Jesus founded a community of believers to gather in His Name. We also attend church for our moral discipline and to share in fellowship with our parish family.

HOW DOES THE CHURCH WORSHIP?

The Mass is celebrated in the language of the people. Mass is the Sacrifice of the New Testament offered by the priest in which bread and wine are consecrated as the mystical Body and Blood of Christ. Mass is the perpetual commemoration of Christ's Sacrifice upon the Cross, offered once for all time. Contemporary services, vespers, stations of the cross, lamentations, devotions and litanies are also a part of the liturgical practice of the Church during the appropriate seasons.


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