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Through prayer and discernment, Holy Trinity began a partnership in 2015 with the Fraternity of the Poor of Jesus Christ, a Roman Catholic Apostolic Instititute composed of religious sisters, brothers, priests and lay associates who "live with the poor, as the poor and for the poor." Through the generous support of our parishioners, we support our "Brazilian Sisters" in many ways; providing sack lunches for their street ministry, meals for the Sisters, holiday support, Bible studies, arts & crafts, and work around the convent. In June 2015, our Knights of Columbus renovated the Sisters' kitchen and installed a new hot water tank. Our 2015 Lenten Appeal collected over $24,000 that was used for a variety of needs, including a new roof for their convent.
In September 2015 a new, interactive, multi-media men's program began at Holy Trinity called That Man is You! It focuses on the development of authentic male leaders over the course of three years. The program successfully considers men in their relationship to God, their spouses and their children - it's about transforming lives. Approximately one hundred men from the parish participate in TMIY each fall and spring session.
Another new program began in 2015 called ChristLife. This program shared in the very mission of Christ; dealings with how we may infuse a culture of evangelization into all of our efforts. The first phase (Discovering Christ) was held in Spring 2016 with 55 regular attendees, and a second round was held in the Fall of 2016. The second phase (Following Christ) took place in January 2017 with the final phase (Sharing Christ) following in April of 2017.
Father Edward Ahn was reassigned to the faculty of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis as spiritual director for the seminarians in June, 2016. This is one of the seminaries where men from our Archdiocese are preparing for the priesthood. Father Ahn visits our parish frequently on his free weekends and celebrates mass with us.
Mrs. Martha Concannon, Holy Trinity School Principal since Fall 2010, left to pursue other opportunities at the end of the 2015-16 school year. Following an extensive search, Mr. Scott Merfen was chosen to lead the school starting Fall 2016.
Steve Lemmons, Holy Trinity parishioner and adminsitrator for Good Shepherd Parish, became a deacon through the Archdiocesan diaconate program. His ordination was held on June 3, 2017. Steve serves the Archdiocese as needed, and in 2021 he took over as coordinater of Holy Trinity's Marriage Ministry.
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