Holy Trinity Catholic Church

08/30/2026

22 months. For 22 months we were blessed with a priest that came to us in a dark hour and lifted our hearts to the light of Christ.

Today, Fr John Burnette offered his final holy Mass for parishioners at Holy Trinity and his absence will be truly felt by all. After 41 years, he’s finally taking a long over due retirement, and we pray this one won’t be interrupted by a little country church 😉

We will miss you, Father John! Your bright smile, your firm handshakes, your holding of all the babies, your love, your light and the way Christ moves through you to us.

May God bless you in your retirement and may the Holy Spirit continue to dwell so beautifully in you 🕊️🤍

08/30/2026

Never quoted in the Bible, St. Joseph was truly the epitome of actions speaking louder than words 💪🏼

This might be the coolest depiction of Saint Joseph ever made. 🗿✝️
“Biblically accurate Saint Joseph”
Joseph was a tekton, a craftsman who worked with his hands to provide for Jesus and Mary. He lived in a world without power tools, drove nails, cut timber, lifted materials and earned his family’s bread through physical labor.

Then look at what God actually asked of him.
Take Mary into your home despite circumstances he did not yet understand.
Protect the newborn Christ.
Wake in the middle of the night and flee to Egypt because Herod wanted the Child dead.

Provide for his family in exile.
Return when commanded.
Raise the Son of God.

And through all of it, Scripture records not a single spoken word from Joseph.

Just obedience, work, courage and protection.

The modern stereotype of holiness sometimes makes saints look fragile and detached from ordinary masculine life.

Saint Joseph was a husband, father, laborer and protector entrusted by God with the two most precious people who ever lived.
Quiet strength.

Absolute responsibility.
Zero need for applause.
Saint Joseph is the blueprint. ✝️🗿

08/26/2026

Challenge yourself to learn and use a new phrase every day in the Catholic Church’s beautiful Latin tradition!

08/25/2026

Not a very well known saint, although he should be, today is the feast day of a man of which the most beautiful city in Missouri is named after, St Louis IX!

St Louis was the king of France in the 1200’s, beginning at the age of 12 ( his mother served as ruler until he became of age). He was the first Catholic king to be declared a saint. He had ten children (is the patron saint of big families), fought in battles and wars, attended Mass TWICE DAILY (and we think we are too busy to go once a week), regularly washed the feet of the poor in his kingdom every day and served mother church with all his heart til his death.

His bloodline ruled France until the unfortunate French Revolution in the late 1700s.

Saint Louis, pray for us!

08/13/2026

🌹 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 🌹

This Saturday, August 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when we honor Mary being taken, body and soul, into the glory of Heaven.

Mary’s life reminds us what it means to say “yes” to God, to trust Him completely, even when we cannot see or understand the path ahead. Through her faith, humility, and love, she continually points us toward her Son, Jesus.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church will celebrate Mass on Saturday, August 15 at 9:00 AM. We invite our parish families to join us as we honor our Blessed Mother and ask for her intercession.

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
— Luke 1:46–47

A Prayer for the Assumption of Mary
Blessed Mother Mary,
you trusted God with your whole heart and faithfully followed His will throughout your life. Help us to follow your example, to place our trust in the Lord, and to keep our hearts focused on Jesus.
Watch over our families, our parish, and all those who are in need of your loving intercession. Lead us closer to your Son and help us live each day with faith, hope, humility, and love.
Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us.

🌹 Mass for the Assumption of Mary
📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 9:00 AM
⛪ St. Mary’s Catholic Church

08/06/2026

We were sensing it.
We were feeling it.

But we didn’t want to say anything until we knew for sure but ….

Last Sunday’s 67th annual Steak Dinner netted our highest fundraising amount since before 2013! 🎉🎉🎉

(And, we are still scouring record books to see if it may even go back farther than 13 years! ☺️)

We sold over 600 meals and our sweet shoppe was the most successful it’s ever been!

The efforts of all the bakers, the workers, the chairmen, the potato peelers, the cooks, the dishwashers, the EVERY BODY who helped in any way are truly noticed and valued- thank you Holy Trinity parishioners (and friends and family of parishioners)!! 🩵

We also thank again, sincerely, the wonderful community for supporting us year after year 💞💞

Now, time to say our rosaries and novenas for another breezy and sunny and 80 degree Steak Dinner Sunday next year! ☀️🙏🏻📿

08/03/2026

Everything goes back to The Creator. It must be so difficult being an atheist and avoiding all these Christian traditions 😁

The word “goodbye” carries a forgotten Christian blessing within it. It developed in the late 16th century from the expression “God be with you”—also recorded in forms such as God be with ye and godbwye—before changing under the influence of greetings like “good day” and “good night.”

Today, most people use the word without consciously praying. Yet every time we say “goodbye,” we repeat the descendant of a farewell that entrusted another person to God’s protection.

A simple word with a beautiful Christian origin: God be with you.

08/02/2026

Th good Lord blessed us with the absolute most beautiful day at our 67th annual Steak Dinner today! ☀️🥩

Not only did the weather make it so wonderful, but so did all the supportive people who came and enjoyed a meal, and not to mention, the hoards of volunteers from our parish who put in the hard work!

Thank you to every single person who came and ate or helped or did both! Most importantly, thanks to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for always providing for our little parish! 🙏🏻

See everyone again next year!😊

08/02/2026

The steak dinner is open for business!

11a-2p at Holy Trinity
Steak dinner: $22
hamburger meal: $15
Kids hamburger and chips: $5

Come for the food and stay for the fun and fellowship!

08/01/2026

A popular, non food related activity at the Steak Dinner includes our “make and take” flower bouquets! 💐

Available at the country store, freshly cut and locally grown flowers will be on hand to create your own floral arrangement! Don’t know what you’re doing? No worries! Our talented church ladies can make one for you!

The event is from 11a-2p tomorrow at our annual Steak Dinner! 🌻