Holy Trinity Parish, Avon

of all my thoughts, words, and actions, of all the faculties of my soul and of all my senses, both interior and exterior.” -St. John Eudes

Sit with the Sacred Heart for a bit. Sit with the reality of His ever-burning heart, ablaze with love for you. “O Heart all lovable and all loving of my Savior, be the Heart of my heart, the Soul of my soul, the Spirit of my spirit, the Life of my life, and the sole principle…

Father Anthony talked to them about how saints are role models in the faith, and when you see someone doing something well, you want to do it well, also, and that’s how Padre Pio is to him. Padre Pio, pray for us!

Yesterday, Holy Trinity’s second graders celebrated their patron saint, Padre Pio! They venerated his glove relic and his chalice, and had donuts after in honor of his quote, “Pray, hope, and do not (donut) worry.”

He’d bleed out a cup of blood a day, this stigmata revealing an interior reality about the heart of Padre Pio for the souls around him. Let us all look to examples like Padre Pio and come to let the Gospel seep out of all that we do.

Padre Pio is a role model for Father Anthony. He is an Italian mystic and Capuchin friar, and because of how he lived united to Christ, bore the wounds of the crucifixion on his hands and feet.

Yesterday morning, Fr. Anthony (who is the biggest Padre Pio enthusiast) celebrated Mass using the chalice of Padre Pio, and one of his gloves was out during and after the Mass for veneration! And check out that chasuble🤔

NFL season kicks off tonight, so these are the gameday threads we love to see on Sundays! #NFL #week1 #uniformcombo #gamedaythreads #gameday #footballseason #nflkickoff #kickoff #NFLnation #ordinarytime #week23

If you’ve ever felt a nudge to serve, travel with purpose, or encounter God in a new and powerful way, we’d love for you to join and be part of the team!

As they shares memories from past trips, excitement began to build for the next mission: April 6-12, 2026, in the Dominican Republic!

The Avon Catholic Mission Team (@avoncatholicmission on Instagram) - open to all individuals and families of all ages - reunited Saturday evening with full hearts, funny stories, and plenty of laughter.

Avon Catholic Community’s Marriage Ministry presents “Summer in Cana,” a worship night to strengthen your marriage in the Lord’s love! Come Tuesday, July 15th at 7 p.m. for praise and worship followed by food and fellowship. Register at payit.nelnet.net/form/4sHqMwm1

A message from Fr. Hawk, the pastor in the Avon Catholic Community, sharing about the exciting things happening in the community this summer!

Thank you to Karen Schnieder and Emily Hohler for organizing it.

Thank you to all who donated non-perishables to the Fill the Truck, Feed the Tundra event! By the end of the day, the truck was completely full - what a beautiful outpouring of generosity that will make a meaningful difference for seniors in Lorain County!

Saturday, women of ACC gathered in the Mary Garden at St. Mary’s to begin a new study on St. John Paul II’s Letter to Women, led by Erika Temple. Surrounded by beauty and peace, familiar faces and new friendships came together in prayer, reflection, and heartfelt conversation.

Day 5 of VBS - water games and closing Mass!! What a great week of fun and learning about our faith. No matter where this summer takes you, remember to trust Jesus!

VBS Day 4 was goofy. When we wonder, we can…. Trust Jesus!