Memberships And Ways to Support our Seminary:

Trinitarian Auxiliary  

Officers for 2008 (Left to right) Rita Backus, President; Elena Blake,
Vice-President; Juanita Ramirez, Secretary; Vicki DiMaria-Burke, Treasurer; and Debbie Hathaway, Historian.  Our Chaplain is Rev. Msgr. Michael G. Duca, HTS Rector. 

Active Member    -     $25 (Yearly dues)
Prayer Partner     -     $25 (Yearly dues)

To Become a Member:
Members participates as Active Members or Prayer Partners. Members pray 15 minutes per day for our seminarians.  Active Members also participate in on-site and off-site service projects and yearly fundraising.  Membership Application required and Active Members must show completion of “Safe Environment Training” prior to acceptance. Members pay yearly dues which go towards the Annual Open House Picnic and other fundraising events during the year. There are currently 47 members all over the country with approximately 30 Active Members and 20 Prayer Partners.

President:  Rita Backus      (972) 438-2212, office
Call for information:            (972) 438-2212, Ext. 505.    
  
The Auxiliary will host a "Lenten Reflection" on Sunday, March 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the Seminary with Msgr. Duca as presenter. Please call HTS for reservations.

Find MORE ways to support our Seminarians below . . .
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Here's MORE ways to show support for our great Seminarians with
your TIME and TALENT:

1)  Attend one of HTS Public Masses on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. (972) 438-2212.   
            Feb. 3
            Feb. 10
            Feb. 17
            March 2
            March 9
            April 6
            April 13
            April 27
            May 4 - Last public Mass for the semester

2)  "Msgr. Duca's Christmas Wish List"
          Each year we post a Wish List on the web for all the things
          needed most by the Rector or his Seminary staff.  Watch for
          this list to come out around November, so you can plan to
          help in this fun and unique way. 

3)  Spring Events: 
          Watch for Parent's Weekend, Spring Picnic or HTS Events on website.
          Graduation at UD, parent's reception, etc.


4)  Summer Events:
          We sometimes host a Family Picnic & Open House in August, sponsored by Auxiliary! Check the website for details during the summer.

5)  HTS "Welcome Back"
           Gift Baskets:
HTS Auxiliary, Serrans and other Friends collect fun items for our Seminarians all year long to be included in their welcome packs in the fall.. everything from toothpaste to gift cards and religious items!  Call for details or to donate quantities of an item. 


6)  Seminarian Welcome Dinner 2007:
          Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 6-10 p.m.  - Location pending.
          This special event welcomes our new and returning
          Seminarians. Catholics from all over come to show their support in a
          big way. Includes dinner, live auction, raffle and door prizes!  Held
          first two weeks of October each year. Sponsored by everyone..
          HTS Trinitarian Auxiliary, Serrans of Dallas and Fort Worth, Knights
          of Columbus of Dallas and Fort Worth and beyond!  Everyone is
          welcome from every Diocese to show their support for our future
          priests.  This money raises funds for much-needed Seminary updates.

7)  Advent and Christmas Surprises!!
Advent and the holiday season brings thoughts of family and home.  The season also brings exams and a bit of stress for many of our Seminarians, so we plan little surprises and place special "gifts" on their "house Christmas tree" to be opened at the party before departing for Christmas holiday.  Any suggestions and small items are always appreciated.  Call for ideas, or join the HTS Auxiliary to stay "in touch" with plans for the holidays.

Some people take time to bake cookies, breads or other treats for our men to share during mealtime!


There are always opportunities to volunteer . . .

 

8) Volunteer for a day or more!

We have several large mailings each semester and various service projects where we need your volunteer help!  Check with Rita Backus for the latest needs.



And, watch our HTS website for additional news and information.


Ways to share your resources to provide for the future of HTS . . .

“Friends of the Seminary”  

Friends of the Seminary are those who support the Rector and Holy Trinity Seminary in the ongoing needs of the seminary such as: operations, scholarships, special seminarian needs and  capital expenses, when necessary.  Also, consider the needs of HTS when doing your personal and family Estate Planning.

These Friends receive the Trinitarian Newsletter and are invited to a variety of special events at the Seminary throughout the year.  They are also invited to attend Mass at any of the Public Masses held during the year.  Members are encouraged to pray for our seminarians and the faculty, staff and operations of the seminary.  

Individual or Family Membership    -            $100
Trinity Fellow                                    -          $5,000
Rector’s Circle                                 -        $10,000
HTS Legacy Partner                        -        $25,000

Individual or Family Membership
Several members of one family who wish to support the Rector in the ongoing needs of Holy Trinity Seminary including: operations, scholarships, special seminarian needs and purchasing items from Msgr.’s Wish List.  Receives Trinitarian Newsletter and a variety of invitations during the year.

Trinity Fellow
An individual or company/organization that wants to help in the ongoing needs and work of the seminary in the education and formation of priests for the future.  Members receive Trinitarian Newsletter and receive special invitation to participate in a variety of functions throughout the year, attend Public Masses at HTS, receive priority seating at events, and program recognition

Rector’s Circle
An individual or company/organization wishing to help support the ongoing needs of the seminary in a significant way, offering their sacrificial gift of $10,000 per year towards this effort of educating and forming priests for the future of the Church in Texas.  Members are invited to eat dinner with the Seminarians once per year, and receive the benefits of the other levels. Priority seating, whenever possible, at special events, and program recognition along with all previously listed benefits.

HTS Legacy Partner  
An individual or company/organization making a new, one-time minimum gift of $25,0000 towards the operational expenses of the seminary, OR who places Holy Trinity Seminary as a bequest in their Will in the amount of $25,000 (or more) to assist with significant seminary needs. Legacy Partners receive previously listed level benefits plus additional benefits at special events throughout the year, including the Rector’s Reception at the annual Seminarian Welcome Dinner.

 You may pay ONLINE below with Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover,
 or send a check made payable to:

Holy Trinity Seminary
P. O. Box 140309
Irving, TX  75014-0309

For more information, call:      
Patricia Martin   (972) 438-2212, Ext. 505

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Updated: 04 Feb 2008