Announcements This Week

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

Music at 11.30 am Solemn Mass: Today: Victoria - Missa Dominicalis

Motet: Hassler - Tu es petrus 

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 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.

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.

Opportunity for Teenagers this weekend:  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      

Wednesday is the Anniversary of the Dedication of Westminster Cathedral (1910.)

July is the Month of Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.

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

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

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.

Safeguarding Training for Parish Volunteers at Holy Trinity

As part of the role of volunteering at Holy Trinity Parish, all volunteers are now required by the Diocese to undertake safeguarding training, or update it if you have done it a while ago. Most importantly those who have a DBS in place, but also all those who have any volunteering role in parish life. This is to help us all play our part in ensuring the safety of children and vulnerable adults in all our parish activities.

The training is not long, and is attractively presented. It can be easily accessed through https://training.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/course/Westminsterarchdiocese.

The Level 3 Training, which is the one we need to complete, is the one which has a picture of the Cathedral as the course back drop.

The training is online, can be completed within an hour, does not require a 100% to pass, and can be repeated if volunteers are not happy with their results. After completing the training, volunteers will immediately receive a certificate on line. We ask you to show it to our Parish Safeguarding Representative, by handing a copy of it into our Parish office, marked ‘To Holy Trinity Parish Safeguarding Representative.’

We hope that as many volunteers as possible will undertake the training before the summer holidays. (A special training opportunity will be arranged in due course for any volunteers who are not on line.)

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.

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.