About Holy Trinity · Johnstown, New York
Holy Trinity Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located at 205–207 Glebe Street in Johnstown, New York, in the foothills of the southern Adirondacks. It is one of three historic Johnstown parishes now linked in a single pastoral collaboration with the Church of the Holy Spirit in nearby Gloversville, sharing a pastor, staff, offices, faith formation program, and a combined ministry schedule. The parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, and its sacramental records for the three former Johnstown churches are now archived at the Holy Spirit campus office in Gloversville.
- Patron
- Holy Trinity (the Most Holy Trinity)
- Rector
- Rev. Matthew Wetsel
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
Why belong here
Holy Trinity offers a traditional Catholic community rooted in Fulton County's small-town Adirondack foothills, with two Sunday Masses (8:00 and 10:00 a.m.) and weekday Masses on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. As part of a linked parish with the Church of the Holy Spirit in Gloversville, parishioners benefit from a wide and active ministry network: a K–10 Faith Formation program, a Youth Ministry, RCIA for adults, perpetual 24/7 Eucharistic Adoration at the Holy Spirit campus, a Grief Support Group, lay-led Communion of the Sick and homebound/nursing-home visitation, Baptism preparation, Marriage preparation, and Anointing of the Sick — all coordinated through a single shared parish office.
Mass times at Holy Trinity
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 3:00 pm (First Wednesday only — alternating between Holy Spirit, Gloversville and Holy Trinity, Johnstown)
- 1st Saturday morning after the 8:30 am Mass (alternating locations between Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity)
- Saturdays 2:15–3:45 pm at Holy Spirit Church (Gloversville)
Adoration times
- 24/7 Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament — Holy Spirit Church, Gloversville (HS); open to new members, contact Cindy Kuz
Welcome & Mission
Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Johnstown, New York, is one of two worship sites in a linked parish that also includes the Church of the Holy Spirit in Gloversville. The parish's mission statement is a simple prayer: 'Dear God, help us to remember that we are all your children. Guide us, that we may recognize and acknowledge those things which bind us together, rather than the differences which separate us. Fill us with your spirit, that we may treat one another with love and respect in Jesus' name. Amen.' The linked-parish mission, drawn from Holy Scripture, is to be 'a light to the world' through love and service.
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Linked-parish Faith Formation serves children and youth in three groupings: K–5, 6–8, and 9–10, meeting on Sundays at the Holy Spirit School. Sacramental preparation is tracked on a published Sacramental Calendar for Grades K–6 (First Reconciliation and First Communion) and Grades 7–10 (Confirmation). Adult faith sharing meets Tuesday mornings at the Parish Office Complex in Gloversville.
- K–5 — Sunday 10:20 am, HS School
- 6–8 — Sunday 6:00 pm, HS School
- 9–10 — Sunday 7:15 pm, HS School
- Tuesday Morning Adult Faith Sharing — 9:00 am at the Parish Office Complex (open to all, attend any or all sessions)
- Director: Ann Simonson
- Catechists include Jamin Clemente, Pam Bray, Alex Towne, Jacob Baker, Chuck & Katie Streeter, Emily Wood, David & Wanda Prew, Mike & Sue Shrader
Youth Ministry
A separate Youth Ministry, directed by Ann Simonson, complements the K–10 Faith Formation program and engages middle- and high-school-aged young people from across the linked parishes.
- Director: Ann Simonson
- Supported by Youth Ministry staff Bonnie and the wider formation team
RCIA & Adult Initiation
Adults seeking full sacramental initiation into the Catholic Church are welcomed through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The group meets at HS Cafe Central on the Holy Spirit campus and is led by Karen Hoose.
- RCIA Coordinator: Karen Hoose
- Meeting location: HS Cafe Central, Church of the Holy Spirit, Gloversville
Sacraments
All seven sacraments are celebrated by the linked parish. Baptisms, Marriages, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral planning are arranged by appointment with the pastor or designated lay ministers. The parish also maintains a robust Bereavement and Grief Support ministry.
- Baptism — by appointment; contacts: Chris Nunn-Crane, Anne Solar, Fr. Matt Wetsel
- Marriage — by appointment with Fr. Matt Wetsel
- Anointing of the Sick — by appointment with Fr. Matt Wetsel
- Funerals / Bereavement — by appointment with the committee; Grief Support led by Karen Sagan
- First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation — coordinated via the Sacramental Calendars
Outreach to the Sick & Homebound
Parish lay ministers bring Holy Communion to those who cannot attend Mass due to illness or advanced age, and visit parishioners in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and private homes. There are no regular group meetings; visits are delegated individually.
- Communion of the Sick (general coordination) — John Sagan
- Homebound Visitation — Michele Miller
- Nursing Home / Assisted Living Visitation — John Sagan
Music & Liturgy
The linked parish Music Ministry supports worship at both Holy Trinity and Holy Spirit, with music coordinators listed for each campus.
- Holy Spirit Music — Sandy Yacob
- Holy Spirit Music — Franco
Parish Staff & Leadership
The linked parish is led by Rev. Matthew Wetsel as Pastor, with Rev. Donald Czelusniak serving as Pastor Emeritus and Deacon Richard Solar (Retired) supporting pastoral life. Faith formation, office administration, buildings and grounds, and cemetery care are all handled by a small dedicated staff and volunteer trustees.
- Rev. Matthew Wetsel — Pastor ([email protected])
- Rev. Donald Czelusniak — Pastor Emeritus
- Deacon Richard Solar — Retired
- Ann Simonson — Faith Formation Coordinator
- Liz Anderson — Office Manager
- Michele Miller — Administrative Assistant
- Tricia Tauss — Office Assistant / Receptionist
- Adam Valachovic — Buildings & Grounds
- Michael Van Valkenburgh — Buildings & Grounds
- George Buseck — Buildings & Grounds (Holy Trinity)
- Lynn Knowlton — Trustee
- Concetta Sager — Trustee
Cemeteries
The linked parish is responsible for the ongoing care of two Catholic cemeteries serving the Johnstown/Gloversville Catholic community. Burial arrangements and grounds care are coordinated by named parish staff.
- Mt. Carmel Cemetery — Director: David Connolly
- St. Anthony's Cemetery — Caretaker: John Sefcovic
Visit, Contact & Getting Involved
Parishioners and visitors are welcome at all Masses and devotional events. The parish office at the Holy Trinity campus (207 Glebe Street) is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (closed 12:30–1:00 pm for lunch) and closed Friday. The combined linked-parish office is on the Holy Spirit campus at 153 S Main Street, Gloversville (518-725-3143). Sacramental records for the three former Johnstown parishes are archived at the Gloversville office.
- Holy Trinity address: 207 Glebe Street, Johnstown, NY 12095
- Linked Parish Office: 153 S Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078
- Phone (Holy Trinity): (518) 762-2636
- Phone (Linked Parish Office): 518-725-3143 reception; 518-762-2011 x2 (Fr. Matt)
- Email: [email protected] (Holy Trinity); [email protected] (Holy Spirit)
- Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30–1:00 pm); Friday closed