Our History
In 1992, a group of 600 people came together to form a new Catholic faith community in western El Dorado County. They had no land, no church, and no buildings. What they did have was a desire to share the Good News of Christ with all they encountered. Today, that community is known as Holy Trinity Parish.
Over a quarter-century since its founding, Holy Trinity Parish has grown to be a vibrant, Christ-centered community of more than 1,500 families. Although set in an idyllic setting high on a hill, what makes the parish most special is the people who make up our community — generous stewards who have made a deliberate decision to live as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.
But we also look to the future. We know that investing in our parish, our ministries, and our people is critical to our vision to form missionary disciples who live as stewards committed to hospitality, prayer, formation, and service.
Because we want everyone to experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing Christ.
Our Purpose
To proclaim the Gospel so that all will be one in Christ for the glory of God.
Our Vision
Holy Trinity Parish is a Catholic community forming missionary disciples who live as stewards committed to hospitality, prayer, formation, and service.
History of Our Lady’s Statue
In July 2024, our parish installed a statue of Our Lady of Sorrows near our Rosary Walk thanks to generous donations from our parishioners. Learn more about the history of this statue below.
Mid-1950s — Statue Commissioned
Sometime in the mid-1950s, parishioner Mike Momboisse’s grandparents Albert and Gertrude Reid commissioned a statue of the Virgin Mary to be made for their pear ranch in the Sacramento Delta on Sutter Island, to honor and look over the Italian laborers (and later Filipino and Mexican) who worked the farms. The workers were led by Carlo Pieretti and his wife Victoria, who lived on the ranch, supervised and fed the workers. The Pieretti family were more than just hired hands, though — Carlo and Victoria, and later their son Angelo and his children, became a part of the Reid and later Momboisse families. Gertrude commissioned the statue from artists in the old country, Italy.
1958 — Statue Arrives
In 1958 the statue arrived and was installed on the pedestal in front of the concrete and marble backdrop.
1960s–2021 — Life on the Ranch
Over the many years that followed, the monument was tended by the Pieretti family and by each new crew that came to work the ranch each season. As the crew makeup slowly changed over the years — first from Italian to Filipino and later to Mexican — each crew would add touches to the monument reflecting their individual cultures. They would drape the Virgin Mary with rosaries and crowns of roses and offerings of beautiful bouquets of flowers for special occasions. But throughout, the original statue of Our Lady continued to shine through in all her glory, bestowing her blessings on the ranches and the hundreds of men and women who worked the land.
When the family was no longer able to work the ranches, the ranches were sold — but with the understanding that the Virgin Mary would remain with the Momboisse family. Mike’s brothers were still able to live on the ranches under a life estate until Mike’s youngest brother passed away in 2021.
2021 — Moving to El Dorado Hills
The family then worked quickly to preserve the statue, removing it from its monument and bringing her back home, where she came to live in the family’s backyard in El Dorado Hills.
2024 — Moving to Holy Trinity
Thanks to the stewardship of many parishioners, the statue underwent restoration to repair the exterior of the crucifix and places on the head and feet. The statue was then placed in its new home near our Rosary Walk Garden.
On July 14, 2024, parishioners gathered with the Momboisse family as Fr. Vic unveiled and blessed the statue.
2024 — Life at Holy Trinity Parish
Our Lady of Sorrows looks over our parish plaza and is visited by parishioners each day for prayer. The gardens surrounding her are in the process of being redesigned to create an even more welcoming and joyful home for her.
“Mike and Lynn Momboisse, parishioners of Holy Trinity, feel that this statue of the Virgin Mary will be a beautiful addition to the parish grounds. As she overlooks the Sacramento Valley and her one-time home on the Sacramento Delta she will give comfort to visitors and guide them to her Son. It is our pleasure to donate her to our parish in the name of the Momboisse, Reid and Pieretti families.”
Walking in Fellowship with God and His people
Life at Holy Trinity
Hospitality
Holy Trinity Parish exists to help you strengthen your relationship with God — and a big part of that is building real relationships with one another. It doesn't matter where you are on your journey of faith. You can make connections here. From our greeters at the church doors, to our children's programs during Mass, to our active ministries and inspiring music, we've worked hard to create a place with you in mind. You'll find that our people are friendly and our message is relevant. You're welcome here.
Prayer
We gather for Mass every day of the week, with five Sunday Masses at different times to fit your schedule. We offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Thursday, the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Saturday, and a rich calendar of prayer groups and Scripture studies throughout the week.
Formation
Faith never stops growing. At Holy Trinity we have programs for every stage of life — from Kidzone and Children's Liturgy of the Word for our youngest parishioners, to faith formation for school-age children, youth ministry for high schoolers, Alpha, Scripture study, and adult formation for every season of life.
Service
We are called to serve — inside our parish community and beyond it. Our ministries include the Holy Trinity Community Servants, St. Vincent de Paul, Respect Life, Bereavement Ministry, and a missionary partnership with Haiti 180. There is a place for everyone to give their time and talent.