Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV is in Rome today
During the Mass he will receive the symbols of his ministry: the Fisherman's Ring, engraved with an image of Peter casting a net into the sea, reflecting Jesus' words, 'I will make you fishers of men', and the Pallium, a band of lamb's wool embroidered with crosses, worn around the neck, reflecting Jesus' words to Leo XIV Peter, 'Feed my lamb, tend my sheep.'
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look favourably upon your servant Leo, whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd; grant we pray, that by word and example he may be of service to those over whom he presides, so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care, he may come to everlasting life.
Through Christ our Lord
Pope Leo’s Coat of Arms reads: “In Illo Uno Unum” (“One, in the One”)
Jesus’ command in today’s Gospel, ‘Love one another as I have loved you,’ is not just a romantic remark. It is an utterly sublime promise. He did not say ‘Love one another,’ i.e., with any kind of love, but he says, ‘Love one another, as I have loved you.’ To love one another with Christ-like love is known as the “Christian Moral Miracle,” which is the greatest of all miracles—the miracle per excellence—for which all other New Testament miracles were precursors.
This unique kind of love produces a unique kind of unity—not just any kind of unity, not just a unity among people with similar tendencies, but a unity amongst the different. As St Paul verifies to the Galatians: ‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.’ (Galatians 3:28) It is a love and a unity that can only be found in “the One,” Jesus.
The “Christian Moral Miracle,” Love and Unity in the dimension of the Cross, refers to a supernatural transformation of human behaviour—one made possible only through grace and divine intervention, rather than mere human effort. In Christian theology, this moral transformation—such as loving enemies, forgiving endlessly, or living in selfless unity—is considered miraculous because it defies ordinary human tendencies, it overcomes them and it makes manifest the true nature planted in us by baptism, the heavenly humanity, Christ revealed in us. His crucified and risen Love is our common stamp.
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Times of Mass and Devotions for the week beginning Sunday 18th May 25
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
Easter feria 6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 18th May 8.30 am Mass
5th Sunday of Easter 10.00 am Family Mass
Anniversary of 11.30 am Solemn Mass followed by Confessions
Dedication 6.30 pm Mass
Monday 6.00pm Mass
Easter feria followed by Adoration and Benediction until 7.00pm
Tuesday 6.00 pm Mass for the Conclave followed by Rosary
Easter feria
Wednesday 6.00 pm Mass
Easter feria
Thursday 9.00 am Mass followed by Rosary
St Rita
Friday 9.00 am Mass followed by Divine Mercy Prayers
Easter feria
Saturday 9.30 am Mass
Easter feria 6.00 pm First Mass of Sunday followed by Confessions
Sunday 25th 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
Announcements This Week
IMPORTANT: Please note that our phone line is not working. Please call us on 020 7603 0814
This Sunday, 18th May:
We celebrate the Anniversary of the Dedication of Holy Trinity Church, which was in 1866.
Copies of 'Little Rome – the Story of Holy Trinity Brook Green', by our parishioner Christopher Road, recently updated, will be on sale at £12.50. It is a very readable, fascinating and inspiring account, in a volume that is beautifully illustrated, printed and bound. Also available shortly will be a booklet which Christopher has recently researched and compiled, on the Carvings, Paintings and Stained Glass Windows of our Church – it will prove an informative guide to the many beautiful things in the church.
We also welcome Bishop James Curry to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for the young people of our parish at the 6.30 pm Mass. Please pray for the candidates, their sponsors, families and catechists!
The annual collection for the Westminster Diocese Priest Training Fund took place last weekend, with Deacon James making the appeal during the homily. So far £880 has been raised – thank you for your generosity. The appeal is still open, and Donation envelopes are available at the back of the church, which enable you to give aid your donation if you are a taxpayer.
Fr Richard will be in Lourdes in the last week of May with the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage. We will light a large candle for the intention of Holy Trinity Parish at the grotto. Any donations towards its cost are welcome in an envelope marked 'Lourdes Candle.' Also any petitions that you would like to be placed in the grotto, in an envelope marked 'Lourdes Petitions.' If you wish to make a donation to the shrine, please include it in a separate envelope, as the petition envelopes are eventually burned unopened. Closing date for receiving donations/petitions is Tuesday 20th May. Please put them through the secure presbytery letterbox.
The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord is on Thursday 29th May, and is a Holyday of Obligation. Mass is at 9.30 am and Solemn Mass at 6.00 pm. Mass of the Vigil on Wednesday 28th May at 6.00 pm also fulfils the obligation
Simon Dolan, Secretary of St Joseph’s Society 1992-2021, died on 27th April. Requiem Mass on Friday 23rd May at 11.30am at Wandsworth East Hill – the Oratory of St Mary Magdalen, 96 North Side, Wandsworth, SW18 2QU. A Requiem Mass at Holy Trinity for the repose of his soul will be at a later date.
Holy Year Jubilee celebration for Couples (dating, engaged, married, or in relationship difficulties,) are invited to an afternoon of Praise. Reflection and Adoration, followed by Mass, and finishing with a reception. At St Gregory the Great, 477 Victoria Road, S. Ruislip, Jubilee Church for W. Area of our Diocese, on Saturday 15th June from 3.00 pm. Confessions available.
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. All are welcome. Further details to come.
Prayer workshop: At Nazareth house on Thursday 22nd May at 2pm. All welcome.
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.
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 usually an opportunity to encounter other couples of the parish, to grow together and 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:
Monday 5th of May at 7:30pm
Monday 26th of May at 7:30pm
Monday 16th of June at 7:30pm
Monday 7th of July at 7:30pm
Music at 11.30 am Solemn Mass Today: D'ambleville - Messe des Jesuites Motet: Tallis - A new commandment. Next Sunday: Byrd - Mass for four voices Motet: Tallis - If ye love me
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.
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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