Administrator's Letter
Hello Holy Trinity family,
In our Gospel last weekend we heard about the seed, the Word of God, being scattered and planted in various types of soils (the disposition of our souls). We were encouraged to open our bibles, pray with the Word of God, and allow ourselves to be nourished by Gods word. This week we continue with the 13th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew, hearing how even when the seed is planted in good soil, weeds can still make an appearance, through the temptations of the evil one. Jesus calls us this week to be aware of how the evil one takes away our focus from God. We are called to be attentive to our spiritual lives, seeing how God is working with us and through us, but also how sometimes the evil one is tempting us to turn away from God and His infinite love and mercy. As we continue to devote ourselves to being the best disciples in the world, we recognize that our words are meant to spread the good seed of charity and love, instead of the weeds that create division and hostility. Our actions are to be done with great charity, knowing that through our baptism we are prophets of Christ in this world.
As I was preparing for my transition to our wonderful parish, I was told many times how generous this community is. I have to say, that is very true. Your generosity and faith are a beautiful testament on how God is working in the world through us. I thank you for your great generosity. Looking at the Together in Mission and Called to Renew campaigns has shown me firsthand how generous you all are. I wish to encourage you to continue with your commitments to these two extremely important campaigns in our Archdiocese. These funds not only help us here at Holy Trinity, but they also allow the good seed, the Good News, to continue to be proclaimed throughout all of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We are currently 92% towards our Called to Renew pledges and 87% towards our Together in Mission pledges. I thank you again for your great generosity and for being the good soil of the Church so that the love of God can continue to take root and flourish in our community.
-Fr. Jonathan
