St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish

Welcome Newcomers

When You Visit

Visiting a new PARISH can be intimidating

Thank you for your interest in our parish. Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we’re happy to have you here. Whatever the reason is for coming, we we want you to know you are very welcome!


A parish is a community of believers and a spiritual family that is supportive and loving. It can be a place to grow spiritually, to put your faith in action, and to use our gifts of time and talent as disciples of Christ. We look forward to answering any questions you may have. In the meantime, please look through the resources we’ve made available on these pages:

We understand the many thoughts that can come from visiting a new church, so we want you to feel completely comfortable when you visit. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or talk with an usher when you visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Can I worship with you?

We have Three Churches that make up our Parish St. Barnabas, St. Frances Cabrini, and St. Therese

St. Frances Cabrini is used for Funerals, Weddings, & Meetings.
Masses are held at St. Barnabas and St. Therese. The mass times are as follows:


Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil

4:00pm At St. Barnabas

Sunday

8:00am, 9:30am, At St. Barnabas

11:00am At St. Therese

Weekday Masses

Monday - Thursday

8:00am At St. Barnabas

Friday

No Mass

Reconciliation

Saturday

3:00 - 3:45pm At St. Barnabas

Holy Day Masses
As Scheduled

  • How do I get to Saint Barnabas?

    St. Barnabas is located at 44 Washington Ave.. 


    Where should I park?

    There is ample parking in the church parking lot. The lot is in back of church.  front of the church. There is a small amout of parking in the front. The handicap parking is in Back. The entrance with no steps is on the Left.

  • How do I get to Saint Therese?

    St Therese is Located at 555 Middletown Ave. 


    Where should I park?

    There is ample Parking in the church parking lot. The lot is on the side of church. There is handicap parking in front and a ramp on the left.

  • Am I expected to put money in the offering?

    If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving here. 

  • What should I wear?

    We want you to feel comfortable. After all, we are thrilled that you're joining us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you're wearing. In the summertime, it's not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to still put on their "Sunday best," and that's fine too! However, we do request that shorts be of a conservative length (no “short-shorts”) and that in general, clothing be respectable and conservative.

  • Where do my children go?

    Children are always welcome too. Both Churches have a children's area or room. However a parent must stay with them. They are always welcome to sit with you in the pew in our churches. 

  • I'm new, how do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?

    There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of the other parishioners. However, we do have missalettes located in each pew that provide you with the order of the Mass, and the words to each prayer. If you don't see a missalettes in your pew, ask an usher, and they will be happy to bring you one.

  • I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?

    Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship to it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ. So, if you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.

St. Barnabas

St. Therese

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