serving in ministry
Getting involved in a ministry at Holy Trinity is an opportunity to extend God’s love to one another by sharing our talents to build God’s Kingdom in our community.
Download a current list of ministries in which to serve here.
Ministries of Hospitality
Acting as Christ the Shepherd, a parish committed to stewardship is a true community of faith that welcomes, honors, and involves every person in the life and work of the Church, acknowledging the blessing of our richly different backgrounds.
Baking and Culinary
Stewards lend their cooking talents to support a variety of events.
Contact: Parish Office 530.677.3234/holytrinity@holytrinityparish.org
Coffee & Donuts Ministry
Stewards organize coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses.
Contact: Holly Barbaccia hol_in_sac@yahoo.com
De Colores Ministry
This ministry encourages full participation of parishioners of different cultures and languages in our faith community by offering ESL classes for all non English speakers and hosting community social events.
Contact: Angela Johnson travelangela@att.net
Set-up/Clean-up of Parish Events
Stewards assist as needed during the set-up or clean-up of parish events.
Contact: Parish Office 530.677.3234/holytrinity@holytrinityparish.org
Social Ministry
Stewards help build community among parishioners by planning the parish's social gatherings.
Contact: Parish Office 530.677.3234/holytrinity@holytrinityparish.org
Welcoming Ministry
Stewards staff the visitors’ table at Mass and make personal visits to welcome new parishioners.
Contact: Bill Clark 530.387.7353/clarkwaca@yahoo.com
Ministries of Prayer
Acting as Christ the Priest, a parish committed to stewardship strives to nourish each person through prayer, strengthening our relationship with the Trinity, and focusing on the Eucharist, the “source and summit of the Christian life.”
Altar Servers
Altar servers have the privilege of assisting the priest in the sanctuary during the Mass and other liturgical
functions. Altar server application here.
Contact: Debra Bickel dbickel@outlook.com phone: 650-740-4417
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Adults explain readings to children during the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday Masses.
Contact: Sherry Berry foster_sherry@yahoo.com
If you wish to be involved in this ministry, please complete the application to serve.
Adult Catholics are commissioned to assist the presider in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass.
Contact: Barbara Cameron 530.306.5784/cameron6280@sbcglobal.net
If you wish to be involved in this ministry, please complete the application to serve.
Funeral Liturgy Ministry
Trained liturgical ministers assist at funerals and memorial services.
Contact: Kim Koos kimkoos@yahoo.com
If you wish to be involved in this ministry, please complete the application to serve.
Greeters
Stewards welcome others entering Church, assist with collections, and distribute music books and bulletins.
Contact: Norm Rogoway 916-934-0227/normr7432@gmail.com
Linen Ministry
Stewards launder the altar linens used during liturgy, as well as other parish linens.
Contact: Elaine O'Connell 916.933.4578/mmeoc@comcast.net
Little Saints
Adults provide a special place just for our TK-1st grade children during Sunday morning Masses.
Contact: Espie Woolever emwoolever@gmail.com
If you wish to be involved in this ministry, please complete the application to serve.
Liturgical Environment
Stewards create a beautiful worship environment in the Church for each liturgical season.
Contact: Michelle Gianini 530.305.6684/gianinim@comcast.net
Music is provided through a variety of ensembles for Sunday Masses, Holy Days and other celebrations.
Contact: Rob Sabino 530.677.3234/rsabino@holytrinityparish.org
Petrus
Petrus is the Holy Trinity youth band that plays at the 5:30 PM Sunday Mass. Practice on Tuesday nights
at 7 PM. Incoming 8th graders thru college.
Contact: Matt Retz matt@niftydesign.com
Readers
Readers at Mass proclaim the Word of God to those assembled.
Contact: Ben Patterson 530.677.2942/ben@pattersonclan.com
If you wish to be involved in this ministry, please complete the application to serve.
Sacristans
Sacristans assure that all liturgical supplies and objects are ready and available for all liturgical celebrations.
Contact: Missy Ewing missyrewing@gmail.com
If you wish to be involved in this ministry, please complete the application to serve.
Sextons
Sextons coordinate the access to and use of the Church for Sunday worship and for special occasions.
Contact: Bill Beard 916.790.8709/busybeard@sbcglobal.net
Sound Ministry
Adults and high school-age youth are trained to assist with sound coordination of the music at liturgies.
Contact: Kevin Mooney kpm@binnaclesys.com
Ministries of Formation
Acting as Christ the Teacher, a parish committed to stewardship emphasizes, through evangelization and catechesis, the development of households of faith, where our Catholic story as the Body of Christ is lived and shared with one another.
Faith Formation Ministry - Service Opportunities
Adult stewards assist in leading service opportunities for our youth confirmation students.
Contact: Faith Formation Ministry 530.677.3234/ffm@holytrinityparish.org
Family Faith Formation
High school and adult stewards, active in our Catholic faith, assist as catechists for children.
Contact: Faith Formation Ministry 530.677.3234/ffm@holytrinityparish.org
Infant Baptism
Parishioners assist our priests and deacons with our baptismal program.
Contact: Parish Office 530.677.3234/holytrinity@holytrinityparish.org
School Ministry
Stewards support the school ministry by volunteering in the classroom and assisting at events.
Contact: School Ministry 530.677.3234/hts@holytrinityparish.org
Adults help children with religious education as well as fun-filled activities each summer.
Contact: Linda Olenchuk 530.677.7129/ljolen1979@gmail.com
Youth Ministry - High School
Adult stewards help with spiritual and social enrichment for grades 9-12.
Contact: Hannah Terbrack at hterbrack@holytrinityparish.org
Youth Ministry - Middle School
Adult stewards help with spiritual and social enrichment for grades 6-8.
Contact: Hannah Terbrack at hterbrack@holytrinityparish.org
Ministries of Service
Putting into action our commission as Christ the Shepherd, Priest, and Teacher, a parish committed to stewardship serves the many needs of its own parish family, as well as the needs of the larger community.
Banking Ministry
The banking ministry sorts, counts, and deposits collections from the Masses.
Contact: Patrick Mullin 916.293.8105/patrickmullin118@gmail.com
Bereavement Ministry
Experienced in loss, this ministry is available to aid and counsel families who have suffered a recent death.
Contact: Carmelinda Moy 916-933-4287/bereavement.htp@gmail.com Wanda Matus 916-947-6657
Child Care (for special events)
Adults provide child care during special events at the parish.
Contact: Parish Office 530.677.3234/holytrinity@holytrinityparish.org
Church Cleaning
The ministry provides the services required to maintain Church cleanliness each Friday morning.
Contact: Cheryl Mendonsa 530.677.2342/ccmendonsa45@gmail.com
Finance Council
The council provides financial guidance, direction and oversight to the parish
Contact: Ken Marquis 916-941-9352/marquis.kenneth@yahoo.com
Funeral Ministry
Parishioners assist parish families with arrangements for funeral receptions.
Contact: Terri Haverty 916.933.2478/dthaverty@aol.com
Grounds and Landscaping
Parishioners help improve and maintain the parish grounds.
Contact: Parish Office 530.677.3234/holytrinity@holytrinityparish.org
Heath Education Ministry
This ministry provides educational experiences and increasing awareness of health care resources.
Contact: Rosie Cox 916-215-1523/rcox@cal.net
Holy Trinity Community Servants
Serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, stewards help neighbors with small home projects.
Contact: Deacon Jim Hopp deacon.jim.hopp@gmail.com
Human Concerns
This ministry identifies Human Concern needs and coordinates the activities of various groups in the parish.
Contact: Judy Silva 916.955.4202/jdysilva@yahoo.com
Jail Ministry
Stewards make periodic visits to minister the spiritual needs of the incarcerated.
Contact: Bruce Olenchuk 530.677.7129/brthol@cal.net
KidZone
Adults and teenagers provide care in a faith-filled setting for young children at 9 & 11 a.m. Sunday Masses.
Contact: Moira Little 916-712-9405/moira.little.hiaj@statefarm.com
Mailing
This ministry assists in folding, labeling and sealing of mailings for the parish.
Contact: Jackie Beard 530-677-4477/busybeard@sbcglobal.net
Office and Clerical
As needed, these stewards assist with data entry or other office work in the parish offices.
Contact: Parish Office 530.677.3234/holytrinity@holytrinityparish.org
Respect Life Ministry
With the support of the entire parish community, the ministry promotes awareness and ongoing prayer for the
respect and protection of the sacredness and dignity of human life.
Contact: Ed Lewandowski 530.626.4248/fasted1019@sbcglobal.net
St. Therese Ministry