Crusader News

April 29, 2022

GOD’S OVERFLOWING KINDNESS

The superabundance of God’s kindness ties all of today’s readings together. Especially when life overwhelms us, the Lord provides all we need, and then some. In the Acts of the Apostles, Peter takes the lead when facing the Sanhedrin. We might expect the man who denied Jesus to crumble under the imposing glare of the high priest. Instead, the Holy Spirit helps him testify to his faith in Jesus Christ. What Peter had lacked before, courage and conviction, God provides in abundance. Similarly, today’s Gospel shows Jesus providing a surplus of fish for the disciples. They have no luck fishing until the Lord intercedes. Jesus supplies an almost ridiculous number of fish, and he cooks it for them, too. As our reading from Revelation affirms, the overflowing riches of God require constant praise. Countless creatures—“everything in the universe”—cry out to honor the Lord, forever and ever.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

An Evening Under the Stars

Saturday, April 30, 2022

6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Hurst Conference Center

We are very excited about our 2022 Holy Trinity Catholic School Gala tomorrow night! Our annual Gala is the most important fundraising event for our school each year, and it directly supports the operating fund. We look forward to spending an Evening Under the Stars with you this year. We are back in person with great food, drinks, fellowship, and auction items to support our wonderful children! Can’t be at the Gala? No worries! You can still participate in our amazing online silent auction! The auction items are up for review here. Thank you for your support!

First Friday Family Rosary

Please remember that May 6th is First Friday Family Rosary. Your whole family is invited to the Multipurpose Room to say the Rosary before school starts. Multipurpose Room doors open at 7:15 a.m. The Rosary starts at 7:25 a.m. Students will be dismissed straight to their classrooms. All children who come this time will receive a small gift! Come back each month and next year to COLLECT them ALL!

Fill Your Cup with Friends this Friday!

Last call this year for Fill Your Cup! Join us for coffee, tea, juice, and breakfast. Future Holy Trinity students and their parents are especially welcome!  Friday, May 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room. 

Crusaders 4H: A Program “4” Everyone

Isn’t this just about farming and cows? Not quite.

Crusaders 4H is an enrichment program where students learn practical skills, participate in regional and state competition fairs, and share learned skills with their community. 

We are joining the National 4H program (Head, Heart, Hand, Health) and adding our Catholic social teaching to enrich all the students' lives. Students will learn practical lessons during the school day, after school, and at home. They will then be able to take these new skills and apply them to projects, contests, and service projects. Everyone at HTCS can participate.

Cloverbuds - Grades PK- 2  

As a Cloverbud, students will discover the goodness of God’s creation and learn essential life skills and participate in afterschool programs, service projects at school, and the annual Crusader’s 4H Fair.  

Juniors - Grades 3-5 & Intermediate - Grades 6 -8

Students in grades 3^rd through 8^th will be able to sign up for a project(s). They may participate in classes after school where they will be taught all the skills needed to compete in the Regional 4H Competitions. Winners of these competitions go on to state level competitions. All students will have the opportunity to show what they have learned in the annual Crusader’s 4H fair.

Parent Expert Volunteers will be needed to help run and teach the projects. Do you have a skill? Know someone who does? It could be anything from Cooking to Interior Design to Photography. If so, please contact Ashley Dickinson at [email protected] and let her know!

4H is a Community Program. We need parents, community members, teachers, and students. It is an opportunity to come together as the Body of Christ.

Please help us get started by filling out a google survey as a family.

Before and After School Care

To register for before and/or after school care for the week of May 2, please click here.

After Care Closures:

May 27^th

Spirit Games Registration and Volunteers

The Stephen Breen Memorial Foundation proudly brings the youth of the Diocese of Fort Worth together for Spirit Games—a day of fun, faith, and competition!   Please join us on Sunday, May 1st from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Nolan Catholic High School in support of this foundation. They have been a tremendous help in offering financial assistance to those families seeking the traditional values and academic excellence HTCS offers to their students and families. Register here! 

Partners In Prayer

Please join the Partners in Prayer in the Chapel at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings before our school Mass to say the Rosary for our school community. All are welcome!

HSA Election Ballot

The Home and School Association (H.S.A.) Executive Board has two openings for the Vice-President Co-Chair of Fundraising executive board position, beginning for the 2022-23 school year and serving a 2 year term.

Please vote for TWO candidates in the link below. Submit your vote by Friday, May 6, 2022 at 9:00 p.m.

HTCS - HSA Executive Board Open Positions- Election Ballot

Teacher Appreciation Week - Volunteers Needed!

Door Decor

Sunday, May 1st - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sign up to help decorate teachers' doors with student photos.

Sidewalk Chalk Decor

Monday, May 2nd - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Drop by anytime to help us decorate the front sidewalk of HTCS with sweet messages for our teachers and staff! Chalk will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Classroom Reader

Tuesday, May 3rd @ 2:20 p.m.

Teachers will enjoy a Sonic drink and snack while you give of your time and talents and read to students. Please bring your favorite book to read. Sign up here!

Spirit Night at Jimmy John's

Tuesday, May 3rd

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join your Holy Trinity Catholic School classmates and their families for our last spirit night of the school year. Three locations to choose from!

A special "thank you" to the White family for hosting this great event to benefit our school.

You're Invited to an HSA Sponsored Swim Party!

Wednesday, May 25th

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Chisholm Aquatic Center: 2200 Norwood Drive, Hurst

Join us for this free event to celebrate the beginning of summer! Venue has been reserved for HTCS families! Light refreshments will be provided. Concessions will also be available for purchase.

HSA Events Preview for 2022-23 School Year Kick-Off

Spirit Wear Portal

Our first portal will open from July 5th through July 19th. These items will be available at Meet the Teacher for pick-up. Look for the portal link on July 5th via email and Facebook.

New Student/Family Orientation

New families will meet their Crusader Companions and tour the school on Friday, August 5th.

Meet the Teacher

HSA will be present at Meet the Teacher on August 10th. We will hold our first Crusader Closet Sale, deliver July Spirit Wear orders, and have special treats to celebrate our new school year.

Welcome Back BBQ

Save the Date!!! HSA is partnering with Dads Club to have a fun back-to-school BBQ on Saturday, August 13th at the HTCS campus! More exciting details to follow!!!

Volunteer Opportunities

Many hands make light work. Thank you for volunteering and helping to build a strong community at Holy Trinity Catholic School. One service hour may be earned for every $15.00 spent and unreimbursed towards purchases.

Are you looking to join a HSA committee next school year? We have so many opportunities to get involved! From helping plan Teacher Appreciation Week to Partners in Prayer, we have something that fits your specific availability and interests. Contact Crystal Wiggins to find the best fit for you!

Become a Crusader Companion for the next school year! Crusader Companions assist in welcoming and acclimating new families and students to Holy Trinity. Contact Crystal Wiggins for further details.

HSA offers many opportunities to volunteer. Current needs include drinks for the teachers/staff lounge to be delivered on May 1st. HSA Volunteer Sign Ups Needed

HSA is also always looking to add people to the hospitality and helping hands email distribution list. For more information or to be added to the list please contact Kathy Bachman.

2021-2022 HSA Executive Board

President - Crystal Wiggins

VP Parent/School Support - Kathy Bachman

VP Community Building - Allenna Costanza & Tracy Harrington

VP Fundraising - Barbara Werthmann & Janice Kristynik

Secretary - Cheryl Weisenfels

Treasurer - Ann Andersen

The mission of Holy Trinity’s Home and School Association is to support and enrich our

children’s Catholic education and spiritual growth in the Holy Trinity Community.

May Crowning

We will be celebrating the May Crowning on Wednesday, May 4th.  Each student should bring one flower to their homerooms on Wednesday for the crowning. As always, parents are invited and encouraged to join us.  

Nolan Summer Camps

Nolan Catholic High School will be having several summer camps for students entering kindergarten and up. Click here to learn more and to register!

Sports Photos Orders

If you are interested in ordering sports pictures, please see the attached information from Glamourcraft. Orders will be done online and mailed to your home directly. The deadline for ordering is Monday, May 9^th.

2022-2023 School Calendar

The 2022-2023 School Calendar is available now! Click here to view it and download it.

Cleaning Supplies

We have revised our list of cleaning supply needs once again. As always, thank you for all the donations that are sent in!

• Paper Towels
• Clorox or Lysol Wipes
• GermX or Purell hand sanitizer
• Isopropyl alcohol – 70%  

VBS Registration Now Open!

Vacation Bible School Registration is open to all children registered at the parish! Registration opens to all on May 2. Sign your kids up today. They won’t want to miss this fun filled week, June 20-24, 2022. You can register here.

Volunteers Needed for VBS

We are seeking people of all ages that feel called to bring the children of our parish closer to Jesus this summer from June 13 to 17, 2022. Contact: [email protected] / 682-628-8363. To volunteer or to register your child, check out our page here.

Vacation Bible School is fun!  

VBS offers a great way to share the Gospel and promote the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, prayer, snacks, games fellowship and fun music. This year's theme is Wilderness Adventure Through the Sacraments. As you journey through your life of faith, you will start to see just how incredible the sacraments are! Picture yourself as an explorer on a wilderness adventure, trekking through deep forests and climbing up steep mountains. You may encounter some challenges along the way, but with the right equipment (prayer and scripture) and the seven signposts (sacraments) showing the way, you will eventually reach the top, which is heaven. 

This summer from June 6-10, schedule a week of VBS for your children in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Free t-shirt for the first 80 kids. Click here to print registration form. Or register on-line.

Fee: $30.00 per child. Family cap $70.00. Fee is waived for volunteers.    

June 6 - Jun 10, 2022  Mon-Fri 8:30-12:00 pm. We will start the day with morning mass.

Contact: Angelica Santos at 810.510.2727 or click here to email.       

Please pray for the intentions of our community, including:

Alice Brothers, sister of Coach Patke

Antonio Moreno and his family, friends of Mrs. Martin

Turner Roberts, friend of Mrs. Smith

Rachel Ohlin and family, friends of Mrs. Glaze

Gena and Grace Bartlett, friends of Mrs. Devero

Mrs. Hutson, mother of Kaitlyn

Cheryl Offenberger, grandmother of Rylan

For the citizens of Ukraine

Mary Hohn

Kennedy Methner, Holy Trinity graduate and current Nolan student

The family of Trae and Shandelyn Speake