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Today’s Bible Readings
The First Reading We hear part of Peter’s first sermon to the people of Israel living in Jerusalem, delivered after the Apostles had received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. ’God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified….Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’
The psalm reminds us that this is Good Shepherd Sunday: Jesus the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for us, is now risen from the dead. ‘The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.’
In the Second Reading. St Peter tells us that we have been healed by Christ’s wounds. Once we were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the shepherd of our souls.
In the Gospel Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who enters the sheepfold by the door. False shepherds try to break in elsewhere to steal and kill the sheep. The sheep only recognise the voice of the true shepherd, and so follow him. Jesus has come so that we the sheep of his flock may have abundant life.
Times of Mass and Devotions for the Week beginning Sunday 25th April 26
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
St Mark 6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 26th April 8.30 am Mass
4th Sunday of Easter 10.00 am Family Mass
Good Shepherd Sunday 11.30 am Solemn Mass followed by Confessions
6.30 pm Mass
Monday 6.00 pm Mass followed by Adoration & Benediction
Easter feria until 7.30pm, praying for Vocations to the Priesthood
Tuesday
Easter feria 6.00 pm Mass followed by Rosary
Wednesday
St Catherine of Siena 6.00 pm Mass
Thursday
St Pius V 9.00 am Mass followed by Rosary
Friday
St Joseph the Worker 9.00 am Mass followed by Divine Mercy Prayers
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
St Athanasius 2.00pm Monthly Hour of Devotion
6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 3rd May 8.30 am Mass
5th Sunday of Easter 10.00 am Family Mass
Anniversary of Dedication 11.30 am Solemn Mass followed by Confessions
6.30 pm Mass
Announcements This Week
IMPORTANT: Please note that our permanent phone number is: 020 7603 0814
Music at 11.30 am Solemn Mass Today: D'ambleville - Messe des Jesuites
Motet: Asola G M - Surrexit pastor bonus
Music at 10.00 am Family Mass: There is now a button on the parish website, which allows parishioners to listen to and practice the Sunday hymns ahead of time.
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday, when we pray for
Vocations to the Priesthood, and we will listen to a
Pastoral Letter from Archbishop
Richard, our new Archbishop of Westminster. After
Mass, there will be a collection for the Priest Training
Fund of our Diocese.
This fund supports the formation of men who are
responding to God’s call to serve as priests in our
diocese.Their journey involves years of preparation
— human, spiritual, and pastoral — equipping them
to serve parish communities in the years ahead.
Your support helps make this formation possible. It is a direct way of strengthening the life of the Church and ensuringthat future generations will continue to receive the sacraments and pastoral care.
If you are able, please give generously in today’s collection. You may also donate via rcdow.org.uk/PriestTrainingFund
Please also continue to pray for vocations and for those currently in formation.
Today our Confirmation Mass takes place at 6.30 pm, celebrated by Bishop James Curry, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. Please pray for our 42 young people receiving the sacrament. A reminder that if you are not a Confirmation Candidate, Sponsor or Family Member, we ask you to attend an earlier Mass this weekend, as they will need all the available seating. Thank you for your understanding.
Next Sunday, 5th Sunday of Easter, is the Anniversary of Dedication of Holy Trinity Church. The prayers will be of the Dedication, but the Bible readings will remain those of the Sunday, as given in the Sunday Missal for 3rd May.
Next Sunday, at the 11.30 am Mass we celebrate another Adult Baptism and Confirmation, of a member of our Parish RCIA Group, following on from the four already celebrated at the Easter Vigil.
Monthly Hour of Devotion Saturday 2nd May at 2pm, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Followed by 30 minutes of Silent Adoration and Benediction. All are welcome.
Explorers Group – For those adults interested in becoming a Catholic. There will be a group in May and June that will be an opportunity to discuss, ask questions and explore the possibility of becoming a Catholic. The dates for this group are; 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th May and 10th, 17th and 24th June (all Wednesdays). The sessions start at 7pm and will last about an hour. Please email or speak to Therese if you plan to attend. Her email address is brookgreencat@rcdow.org.uk
Some Planned Giving Envelopes for the financial year just beginning are still to be collected from the back of church or from the parish office.
Prayer workshop: Thursday 30th April 2026 at 2pm at Nazareth House. All welcome.
Monthly Hour of Devotion Saturday 2nd May at 2pm, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Followed by 30 minutes of Silent Adoration and Benediction. All are welcome.
Holy Trinity Cine Club: for children in Year 7 to Year 9, and Year 10 to 12 on a Friday evening once a month. Quality ‘surprise’ movie followed by discussion and pizza. All are welcome, suggested donation of £5 towards running costs. Contact cineclubbg@gmail.com. See poster in the church porch.
Archbishop Richard Moth is asking the whole diocese to pray for Vocations to the Priesthood.
We know that it is from amongst his people that God calls his shepherds, and so, between Good Shepherd Sunday and Pentecost, parishes are encouraged to bring their parishioners together for a Holy Hour each week. Here at Holy Trinity our normal half hour of Adoration on Monday from 6.30 pm, following Mass, will be extended until 7.30 pm. The Adoration will not take place on the two bank holiday Mondays in May, so the four weeks of prayer will be extended into the beginning of June.
Monday 27th April: Adoration, 6.30 – 7.30 pm (after 6.00 pm Mass) Pray for men to be open to God's call to the priesthood. Monday 11th May: 6.30 – 7.30 pm (after 6.00 pm Mass) Pray for those currently discerning the priesthood. Monday 18th May: 6.30 – 7.30 pm (after 6.00 pm Mass) Pray for seminarians in their formation. Monday 1st June: 6.30 – 7.30 pm (after 6.00 pm Mass) Pray for your parish's priests and all clergy serving in the diocese.
God our Father, you give us the Sacraments as signs and instruments of your love and mercy. Draw from amongst your disciples men who are willing to serve your Church generously as priests in the Diocese of Westminster, to minister to your people and to proclaim the Gospel to all. Send your Spirit to guide and strengthen them, to be their companion on the journey, as they discern your will for their lives. This prayer we make through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Pray for us. St John Southworth, Pray for us |
Need a gift for someone who has everything? Why not book a Mass for their intentions? Masses can be booked in the parish office where you will also receive a beautiful card. Recommended donation £10.
Major Repairs to the stonework of the Tower and Spire of the Church are urgently needed. Protective scaffolding has been erected and a detailed programme of the works required is being drawn up.
Two new illustrated booklets are available as a kind of guide to our Church building here at Holy Trinity: 'The Stained Glass Windows of the Church', and 'The Church Carvings and Paintings.' Researched and written by our parishioner Christopher Road, augmenting the Parish History he has also written: 'Little Rome – The Story of Holy Trinity Brook Green'. The booklets are £5 each, and the Parish History is £12.50. They can be purchased during office hours from the Parish Office. You can also purchase a PDF version of the two booklets by emailing the parish office.
SACRAMENTS
Preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism: If you have a child for Baptism under 5 years old please email us for an application form. You will be contacted once the form has been received. A copy of one of the Catholic parents’ baptism certificate will be required. Baptisms can only take place on Saturdays at 11am.
