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Today’s Bible Readings
The First Reading The Apostle Philip proclaimed Christ to the crowds in Samaria, who were attentive to what he said. They saw the signs that he did: casting out unclean spirits and healing the sick. They were baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus. Subsequently Peter and John came from Jerusalem to visit them, laid hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
In the Second Reading, St Peter reminds us that we must honour Christ in our hearts, and also be prepared to defend our faith to those who want to know the reason for the hope that is in us. We must do this with gentleness and respect, even when we are slandered, and suffer for doing good, just as Christ suffered for our sins. He was put to death in the flesh, but brought to life in the spirit.
In the Gospel Jesus in his Farewell Discourse at the Last Supper tells us his disciples that if we love him we will keep the commandments. He says he will ask the Father, who will give us a helper to be with us for ever, the Holy Spirit. In this way he will fulfil his promise not to leave us as orphans, but to come to us.
Times of Mass and Devotions for the Week beginning Sunday 10th May 26
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
Easter feria 6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 10th May 8.30 am Mass
6th Sunday of Easter 10.00 am Family Mass
11.30 am Solemn Mass followed by Confessions
6.30 pm Mass
Monday 6.00pm Mass followed by Adoration and Benediction
Easter feria until 7.30pm for Vocations to the Priesthood
Tuesday
Easter feria 6.00 pm Mass followed by Rosary
Wednesday 6.00 pm Mass of Vigil of the Ascension
Our Lady of Fatima
Thursday 9.00 am Mass followed by Rosary
Ascension of the Lord 6.00pm Solemn Mass
Thursday
Easter feria 9.00 am Mass followed by Rosary
Friday
Easter feria 9.00 am Mass followed by Divine Mercy Prayers
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
Easter feria 6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 17th May 8.30 am Mass
7th Sunday of Easter 10.00 am Family Mass
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 Motet: Smith - Jesu dulcedo cordium
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 our 11.30 am Solemn Mass will form part of the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music (8–17 May). This promotes and celebrates new and recent sacred choral and organ works, with services and concerts across London and beyond. Our choir will be singing as the motet during Holy Communion: ‘Jesu dulcedo cordium’ by John Smith. The composer has dedicated this piece to our choir and to Holy Trinity Church. To find out more about Festival services and concerts, visit www.lfccm.com.
Thursday this week, 14th May, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Holyday of Obligation. Mass at 9.00 am. Solemn Mass at 6.00 pm. Mass of the Vigil on Wednesday at 6.00 pm also fulfils the obligation
On Friday, we begin the Novena (Nine Days) of Prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
May is the special Month of Devotion to Mary: Gifts of flowers for her shrine in the church are especially welcome this month!
Fr Richard will be in Lourdes, 22nd -29th May. A large candle for the intentions of our Parish will be lit at the grotto. Donations towards its cost are welcomed, as are petitions, in a sealed envelope marked ‘Lourdes Petitions’, which will be left at the grotto. (Donations should not be placed in petition envelopes, which will remain unopened.)
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 are two forthcoming such Masses: Saturday 16th May, 2.00 pm, at SS Michael and Martin, Hounslow, and Saturday 27th 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.
Explorers Group – For those 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: 13th, 20th 27th May and 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: at Nazareth House on Thursday 4 June 2026 at 2pm. All welcome
‘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.
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 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.
