Holy Trinity Catholic Church will mark its 25th year as a parish this Sunday with a special noon Mass celebrated by Archbishop John F. Donoghue.

According to Father John Walsh, pastor of Holy Trinity, priests who have served the parish since its early days have been invited to participate. Expected to attend is Fr. James Sexstone, Fr. Martin Kalu and Fr. Frank McNamee, among others.

Founding members of the church, which in 1973 numbered 55 families, have also been asked to take part in the Mass.

Sunday, Nov. 1, is recognized as All Saints Day. "We'll be thinking of all the different saints and looking back on all the families and those who are deceased, who helped start this church," Walsh said. Three members who were instrumental in having a parish designated for Peachtree City by the Archdiocese just recently died. They were Ike Fenton, Jim Creighton and Dolly Marvin.

Pastors of other churches in Peachtree City have been invited as well. "In the early days, some of these ministers were very generous in allowing the Catholics to hold Mass in their churches. Their kindness will always be remembered," Walsh said.

Following the special liturgy with music provided by all the church's choirs, a reception will be held in Loretto Hall. "The church and hall will be decorated in autumnal hues to symbolize our thanksgiving for 25 years together as a faith community," program organizer Diane Bartels said.

The first Mass was celebrated at Peachtree City Elementary on April 1, 1973. Since that time, the building which now serves as the rectory was built to serve as the first parish center in 1977. Three years later, the church was constructed next door. Last September, the expanded sanctuary was filled to capacity to celebrate Mass upon the new hand-carved altar.

Today, Holy Trinity's membership has grown to more than 2,200 families with new members joining every month.