The doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity which we celebrate today is not just something to be believed but a mystery to be explored (like most religious doctrines.) God is revealed as being in relationship, and we are invited into this eternal ‘dance’ of creativity, redemption, and sanctification.
But it also reminds us of the centrality of our human relationships- how we should treat each other, forbear, love each other. Have a good look at the Rublev icon as you leave church (or during the week if you are around). It contains a wealth of theological detail (Google it and see!). At its heart- and at the heart of God- is suffering love, a love revealed to us in the Easter Cycle, which ended last Sunday, and which began on Holy Thursday.
As so often, it is poetry which perhaps captures something of spiritual truth. You might find this poem helpful as you meditate on God the Most Holy Trinity.
Trinity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Mother, Daughter, He and She, Compassed in one mystery.
Pattern of all relationships, creating, powerful; sustaining, not contained,
Outflowing into us
Drawn into you. O Holy God, we worship you.
(by Ann Lewin.)
We welcome, through Holy Baptism, Olivia Tienzo (11mths), her parents Janet and Brian and godparents Nicola and Wilfred (Sat 3.45pm); and also Francisco Christopher Blackman-Ortiz (4 mths), his parents Gloria and Christopher, and godparents Paolo and Richard (Sat 4.30pm)
Today is Fathers’ Day. Every blessing to all Dads (and Grandads!)
At the 11am Mass we shall remember those in our Garden of Remembrance and Memorial Book.
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Sunday 19/6/11 |
The Most Holy Trinity
6pm – People of the Parish 9.15am – Kenneth Jackson RIP (Jackson Family) 11am – Mrs Molly Kearns RIP (Margaret Thompson)
Second Collection for National Catholic Trust
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Monday 20/6/11 |
St Alban
9.30am – Renata Gamba RIP (Zita Rossini)
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Tuesday 21/6/11 |
St Aloysius Gonzaga
9.30am – Florence Angel (Howell Family) 7.15pm – Margaretta Weinelt (H & E Owen)
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Wednesday 22/6/11 |
Ss John Fisher & Thomas More
9.30am – Frances Spiller (Pat Pini)
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Thursday 23/6/11 |
Feria
9.30am - Florence Angel (F & S Simon)
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Friday 24/6/11 |
The Birth of St John the Baptist
9.30am – Claire Cecilia Popham RIP (M Denham)
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Sunday 26/6/11 |
Corpus Christi
6pm – Jim & Nora Dee RIP (Mary O’Leary) 9.15am – Teresa & John Lynch RIP (Jackson Family) 11am – People of the Parish
Second Collection for Maintenance and Refurbishment Fund
7pm – Taizé Service
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Monday 20/6/11 |
Parish Forum at 8pm in Church to hear plans for the Social Centre restoration and improvement. Please come: we should end by about 9.00pm.
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Wednesday 22/6/11 |
Justice and Peace Group at 7.45pm.
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Friday 24/6/11 |
Wedding of Claire Callinan and John Price at 2pm – with every blessing to the couple.
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Saturday 25/6/11 |
PAT and MaP awayday (Tatsfield 10am to 4pm)
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Sunday 26/6/11 |
Scouts “Three Bridges Family Walk” and picnic. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
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Advance Notice |
Ss Peter and Paul: Vigil Mass Tues 28th June at 8pm and at 9.30am on Weds 29th June (with St James’ School). NB This is a Holy Day of Obligation and we should ALL be at Mass (either here or wherever convenient).
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The First Communion Mass (yesterday – Sat) was a wonderful occasion and special thanks are due to Miss Atkinson and Miriam Travers for their teaching of the children. We pray that they will all remain faithful to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament throughout their lives and that parents will always make Sunday Mass a priority with their children.
Olivia Bermingham Alexander Monaghan
John Brand Junior Bupe Mwansa
Matthew Brand Chantelle Omotosho
Timothy Byrne Ellen O’Sullivan
Luke Colligan-Wilson Annabel Pradic
Kate Crudgington Abigail Prifti
Olivia Crudgington Millie Rothon
Jonathan Davies Georgina Ruber
Eleanor Deasy Daniel Salter
Hannah Deasy Isabella Smith
Matthew Delamain Lucy Smyth
Antonia Dunning Johnny Sriskantharajah-Chandra
Caitlin Forde Ethan Travers
Lucy Forde Oliver Walczak
Ciara Froud Kathryn Wedderspoon
Daniel Loader Moya Wright
Joseph Macisaac
Thanks also to the people who were behind the many activities here last weekend! They were all well received and helped us to continue building a sense of community and involvement in the parish.
I hope you have remembered your Time, Talents and Skills sheet! (Place in box – Spares in porch) and many thanks to those who have returned them today. Please get your sheets in as soon as possible.
‘We wish you happiness…try to grow perfect; help one another. Be united; live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.’
(St Paul in today’s 2nd reading 2 Cor.13)
Not bad advice really is it?
Every Blessing, Fr Bryan.