

A FAMILY WHO CREATES FAMILIES
God is ONE, a family: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, united in perfect communion and self-giving. This divine relationship, though beyond our full comprehension, is not distant from our human experience. God has stamped everything with His threefold mark. (Three dimensions of time: past, present, future; three dimensions of space: height, width, and depth; three atomic components: neutron, proton, and electron; a three-base codon structure makes up our DNA; one light in three elementary colors—blue, red, and yellow—paint all that we see; etc.)
Yet, most sublimely, God has decided to redeem humanity and manifest His essence through the Holy Family of Nazareth—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. In them, we glimpse a reflection of the Trinity’s love in human form. Mary embodies the Holy Spirit, Joseph quietly provides and protects just like God the Good Father, and Jesus is the Son who receives and gives, who learns and teaches, who is loved and redeems us with His love. All speak of a relationship marked by trust and deep communion. As Deus Caritas Est tells us, “God is a communion of love, and the family is its living reflection” (DCE, 11).
As we celebrate this, our Great Feast of Title, let us not forget that the more our own families become holy, reflecting the life of the Holy Trinity, the more the world becomes a Godly world. Without holy families, and our own family on a journey of redemption, it is very difficult to believe in the goodness of God.
Fr Juan
Quick Links
Times of Mass and Devotions for the week beginning Sunday 15th June 25
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
feria of the BV Mary 6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 15th June 8.30 am Mass
Most Holy Trinity 10.00 am Family Mass with First Communions
(Feast of Title) 11.30 am Solemn Mass with First Communions followed by Confessions
6.30 pm Mass
Monday 6.00pm Mass followed by Adoration and Benediction
St Richard of Chichester until 7.00pm
Tuesday 6.00 pm Mass followed by Rosary
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Wednesday 6.00 pm Mass
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Thursday 9.30 am Mass followed by Rosary at 10.30am
Feria- of the Eucharist
Friday 9.00 am Mass followed by Divine Mercy Prayers
St Alban
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
St Aloysius Gonzaga 6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 22nd June 8.30 am Mass
Corpus Christi 10.00 am Family Mass
11.30am Solemn Mass followed by Procession
and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
6.30 pm Mass
Announcements This Week
IMPORTANT: Please note that our phone line is not working. Please call us on 020 7603 0814
Today, the Most Holy Trinity is our Parish Feast of Title.
First Communion for our Parish Children takes place at the 10.00 am and 11.30am Mass this Sunday. Please pray for the children, their parents and families, and their catechists.
There are a number of symbols of the Blessed Trinity in our Church. See if you can find these, (and perhaps others!) Sculpted above the outside of the main door: the shield of the Holy Trinity. Painted above the inside door of the side porch: The Throne of Mercy. Depicted in the stained glass window above the west gallery: the three Persons of the Holy Trinity.
Mass this Thursday 19th June will be at 9.30, not 9.00 am. This is because St Mary's School will be attending. The Mass will be on the theme of Corpus Christi, although the actual feast is now celebrated next Sunday. Followed by Rosary at 10.30am.
Next Sunday 22nd June is the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Our First Communion children of this year are taking part in the 11.30 am Solemn Mass, wearing their First Communion clothes. At the end of Mass they will be leading our Procession of the Blessed Sacrament into the grounds of Larmenier and Sacred Heart School, in which all are invited to join, where Benediction will be given. The celebration will be complete by soon after 1.00 pm. If you are attending a different Mass, you can still take part in the Procession by coming into church at 12.30 pm.
Jubilee Day for Catechists with Cardinal Vincent Nichols
All catechists from parishes in West London are invited to a Jubilee Day for Catechists with Cardinal Vincent and the Agency for Evangelisation on Saturday 19th July on the theme of “Reawakening Blessed Hope”, from 10am to 4pm in St Gregory the Great parish, South Ruislip, HA4 0EG. More details at https://rcdow.org.uk/evangelisation/jubilee-days-for-catechists-2025/ No cost, but bring a packed lunch. To book a place, please contact Therese Teevan, by Monday 30th June, for her to forward to the Agency for Evangelisation, which will email you more information.
Simon Dolan, Secretary of St Joseph’s Society: Requiem Mass will be offered for Simon Dolan in Holy Trinity on Tuesday 17th June at 11.30 am. All are welcome.
Marriage: We are hosting 4 Marriage Accompaniment meetings in the Parish Centre. These meetings will take place once a month on a Monday evening and are for couples who are planning to get married and married couples who would like to deepen in the graces of this sacrament. These evenings are a good opportunity to encounter other couples of the parish, to get to know each other and to have a bit of a social afterwards. Please don’t hesitate to join in. Marriage is a very important sacrament for all. These are the dates: Mondays: 16th June and 7th of July. All at 8pm.
Fr Richard was in Lourdes recently with the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage. A large candle has been lit at the grotto for the intention of Holy Trinity Parish and our parishioners. There are some photos on the porch notice board.
The Ordination of Deacon James to the Priesthood,
by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, will take place in
Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 28th June
at 10.30 am. All are welcome. Deacon James
invites parishioners attending to light refreshments
in Westminster Cathedral Hall following the Ordination.
The First Mass of Father James Boyle will take place here in Holy Trinity on Sunday 29th June, Feast of SS Peter & Paul, at 11.30 am, followed by a Reception in the Parish Centre, with drinks and a Bring and Share Lunch. All are welcome!
A Collection was taken towards an Ordination Gift to Deacon James, at the weekend of 7th/8th June. Thanks to all who donated. You may still drop your donation into our secure letterbox any time
Could Planned Giving Envelope holders please collect their boxes! If you no longer pay tax or would like a box, please contact the parish office.
Music at 11.30 am Solemn Mass: Palestrina - Missa Aeterna Christi Munera. Motet: Mathias - As truly as God is our Father
Corpus Christi: Batten - Short communion Service, Motet: Peeters - Ave verum corpus
Holy Trinity Family Choir welcomes you to meet and greet sessions on the following dates immediately after the Sunday 10am Mass: 29th June and 13th July. These are an excellent opportunity to explore our ministry, ask questions, or simply get to know us a bit better. Please consider popping along and we look forward to seeing you there!
Prayer Workshop at Nazareth House prayer centre on Thursday 26th June at 2pm. All welcome.
Copies of our Parish History 'Little Rome – the Story of Holy Trinity Brook Green', written and recently updated by our Parishioner and Archivist, Christopher Road, are on sale in the parish office at £12.50. It is a very readable, fascinating and inspiring account, in a volume that is beautifully illustrated, printed and bound. Also coming soon: two illustrated booklets, which Christopher has recently researched and compiled, on the Carvings and Paintings, and the Stained Glass Windows, of our Church, – these will prove an informative guide to the many beautiful things in the church.
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.
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.
Adults who would like to enquire into the possibility of becoming Catholics, or adult Catholics hoping to be confirmed, please speak to one of the clergy or contact us by email.
The Diocesan ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards are back! For more information and to nominate a volunteer or volunteer team, please visit www.caritaswestminster.org.uk/volunteer-service/award or email cvs@rcdow.org.uk. Nominations close on 31st July.
Thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund, we have received a grant to help refurbish the parish centre. We provide a weekly night shelter for homeless women from November to Easter and the money we have received has enabled us to make the hall more comfortable. The West London Scouts also had their storage area made safe and easier to use. Other community projects will now be able to resume thanks to the lottery fund. This is what your money pays for when you play the lottery (if you don’t win, that is :) )
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