Announcements This Week

IMPORTANT: Please note that our permanent phone number is: 020 7603 0814

Music at 11.30 am Solemn Mass Today: Scarlatti, D - Misa a cuatro voces o Misa de Madrid.  Motet: Matucci - Ego sum 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 the 11.30 am Solemn Mass will be a Thanksgiving Mass for all our First Holy Communion children of the last few weeks and their families. The Mass will conclude with a brief period of Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Afterwards there will be a party in the Parish Centre for the First Communion children.

A Warm Welcome to Father Vincent Nsumba, our priest friend from Uganda, who will be staying with us in the parish until mid-August. Father Vincent teaches future priests in seminary in Northern Uganda.

Monday is the Feast of SS John Fisher & Thomas More, the greatest of the English martyrs of the Reformation era. They may be seen in the stained glass window over the over the choir gallery at the back of church.

Wednesday is the Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, our Lord’s forerunner.

Saturday is the Feast of St John Southworth, one of the English martyrs, a priest who ministered in the Westminster area, and whose body can be venerated in Westminster Cathedral.

Sunday is the Solemnity of SS Peter & Paul, Apostles, and a Day of Prayer for the Holy Father. The annual collection for Peter’s Pence is taken after each Mass, which goes to support the Pope’s charitable work throughout the world.

June is the Month of Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Gifts of flowers for our Shrine of the Sacred Heart will be welcomed.

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 remaining dates for this group are; 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

Opportunity for Teenagers. For all young people aged 14 to 18, you are invited to attend youth events that are happening in this parish. These events are for those who have been confirmed recently and other teenagers who would be interested in attending. These events are:

1. Saturday 27^th June - Film, music and BBQ in the Parish Centre, 1pm - 6pm. 

2. Sunday 28^th June - Youth Mass 6.30pm followed by celebration in the Parish Centre ending at between 9 and 9.30pm.

To attend all or some of these events, please sign up with the online form by scanning the QR code or following the link. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MU2yVi9zSY?origin=lprLink      

Our former parish priest Fr Terry Tastard has written a book of 25 short stories asking how ordinary people interpreted Jesus. We hear a range of voices, such as a midwife, a physician, a religious expert, a spy, a bandit, an orphan and a waitress. They relate their encounter with Jesus as they piece together the clues and try to understand who he is. Each story is followed by related gospel passages, and an explanation of the cultural setting drawn from research of scholars into the historical Jesus. Each concludes with a spiritual reflection, about the message of Jesus for us. The book is called Voices from the Fringe: Asking who Jesus might be and is available from Amazon.

Prayer workshop 23^rd July at 2pm at Nazareth house. All welcome.

Monthly Hour of Devotion: Saturday 4^th July at 2pm, dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. Followed by 30 minutes Silent Adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. All are welcome

There will be a Collection of Non-Perishable Foodstuffs for the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank on Sunday 12^th July. Please bring your gift with you to Mass that weekend, (no later than Sunday 6.30 pm,) and place it in the Foodbank box in the porch. Biscuits are especially needed.

Caritas Parish Rep: Caritas Westminster are seeking someone to act as a point of contact between Caritas and the parish. Parish Reps can also support new and existing initiatives in their parish, are invited to various gatherings and webinars with Caritas and other Reps, and can network with each other. The role isn’t time consuming (maybe only 4 hours per month), and is flexible. Caritas Westminster‘s goal is to see the Church fully engaged in the ministry of charity, attending to those experiencing poverty, disability, isolation and exploitation. If you’re interested or would like to know more, please let the Parish Office know.

Inclusive Masses, open to everyone, with a particular welcome for children and adults with intellectual or physical disabilities, their families and friends, are regularly organised by Caritas St Joseph’s, the diocesan agency whose mission is to support individuals with learning disabilities, their families and friends. There is one more such Mass: Saturday 27^th June, at 2.00 pm, at Holy Cross, Parsons Green, which is in our own Deanery of Hammersmith & Fulham. Please note that here at Holy Trinity we have a Special Needs Catechist for sacramental preparation, who can be contacted via Therese our Catechetical Co-ordinator.

Cash in the Attic? A fun event in the parish centre on Friday 3^rd July 11am-3pm.

Bring along your items (old or new!) for the expert valuation team to evaluate. This is a free service and they are always happy to purchase these items if you are looking to sell, but this is entirely up to you! There is no obligation to do so. See poster in the porch.

Two new Contactless machines: Our new contactless machines in the porch are now ready to process your donations .Please use the gift aid facility if you are a tax payer as we will then receive an additional 25p for every £1 you donate at no extra cost to you. Simply follow the instructions on the tablet.

Pope Leo and A.I. The Holy Father recently published his first Encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, on the Human Person in this time of Artificial Intelligence. Rome has produced resources to support personal reading, and group reflection and discussion, and related activities for children and young people. https://www.humandevelopment.va/en/magnifica-humanitas/risorse/kit-pastorale.html

These could provide the basis for a series of parish discussion meetings, once a week for five weeks in the autumn. Let the parish office know if you would be interested in taking part in such a group.

‘Arise’ A newly published book on the resurrection has emerged from our Parish! Based on a 50 Day Journey into the Mystery of the Resurrection, newly published by Sophia Press and written by one of our parishioners. The cost of the book is £15 and those who would like to purchase it can obtain a copy from the parish office.

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.

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.