PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: We pray for Joyce Thompson and George Sulimirski who have died recently and remember also Mary Painter, Joseph Parkes and all the

faithful departed. May they rest in peace. OUR SATURDAY MORNING MASS IS OFFERED

FOR THE SICK AND THE HOUSEBOUND

CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY 60 Rylston Rd, Fulham, SW6 7HW: 020 7385 4040

Email: fulham@rcdow.org.uk Parish Priest: Fr. Dennis Touw-Tempelmans Plat

Asst. Priest: Fr Linferd Fernandes Parish Deacon: Rev Wayne O’Reilly

Seminarian: Dale Cutlan Parish Administrator: Gerald Daly Esq.

Catechetical Co-ordinator: Rev Wayne O’Reilly Email address: fulhamcatechist@rcdow.org.uk

Safeguarding Representative: Mr David Belcher Website: https://stthomasfulham.com

THE FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY

Sat 29th 10.00 am The Sick and the Housebound 5.30 pm Parochial Clergy Sun 30th 9.00 am Anna Phelan (get well) THE FEAST 10.30 am Joyce Thompson (RIP - LD) OF THE 12.00 pm Mary Painter (RIP) HOLY TRINITY 6.00 pm Pro Populo Mon 31st 9.30 am Our Volunteers VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Tue 1st June 9.30 am Nikki Fonseka (102nd birthday ints) St Justin, Martyr 5.00 pm Bible Study Wed 2nd 9.30 am Gwen Thompson (family intentions) Thu 3rd 9.30 am Health Care Workers St Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs Fri 4th 9.30 am George Sulimirski (RIP - LD) Sat 5th 10.00 am The Sick and the Housebound St Boniface, Bishop 10.30 am Exposition and Benediction & Martyr 12.00 pm Holy Baptism 1.30 pm Holy Baptism 5.30 pm Joseph Parkes (RIP - anniv) Sun 6th 9.00 am Those preparing for Baptism CORPUS ET 10.30 am Mary Asantewaa (RIP) SANGUIS 12.00 pm Pro Populo CHRISTI 6.00 pm Colm O’Reilly (in sickness)

ALL MASSES ARE ONLINE AT: www.stthomasfulham.com THE PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN MON / TUE / WED / THURS +

FRI MORNINGS AND AFTERNOONS FROM 11.00 AM UNTIL ABOUT 3 PM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AS A RESULT OF THE EASING OF LOCKDOWN THE CHURCH IS NOW OPEN EVERY DAY.

MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED

AS IS SOCIAL DISTANCING AND GELS. PLEASE BE SURE TO OBEY THE COVID SIGNAGE RULES.

Mary & Anna are calling all catechists

Saturday 10th July – a date for your diaries: - Summer Conference for Catechists will take place – via zoom. Full details to follow.

RCIA – we are offering a series of sessions, on 3 Monday evenings of June – again, via zoom – to renew and refresh us re RCIA.

Details will be sent to parishes for whom we have contact details.

SYCAMORE What does it mean to live our Christian faith through the power of the

Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work through the Church and through the sacraments? Introductory Session with Fr Stephen Mon 24th May

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sycamore-introductory-session-mon-24th-may-tickets-147811352735

Plus, a new faith formation pathway that can used in the weeks

of Eastertide, or after Pentecost.

https://www.sycamore.fm/pathways/b-formation-pathways/holy- spirit-

pathway-6-weeks/

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today is Trinity Sunday, and the Trinity is quite rightly called a ‘doctrine’ of the Church. It is something we are called to accept and believe; we learn about it with our minds and our reason. But in reality we can’t really understand it fully. While we like to have our questions answered and our problems solved, we can’t ‘solve’ the mystery of The Trinity with our logic or a calculator. The Trinity is a matter of prayer and faith; it is a matter of the heart, not the head. When we use the word ‘mystery’ we are not talking about a puzzle to be solved. The Trinity is a mystery in the sense that it is so endlessly rich and profound that it can never be fully understand or exhausted. Mystery means that there is always more to learn, more to experience and that we can never have they final word about God. The Trinity is also often called the ‘perfect community of love and sharing.’ God freely shares with and gives us Jesus, who in turn anoints and pours into our lives and hearts the Holy Spirit who encourages and strengthens us. Through our faith, prayer and willingness to live as followers of Jesus we are a part of this vibrant and life giving mystery. In the first reading we are told everyone moved by the Spirit is a son and daughter of God. The Spirit you have received is not the spirit of slaves… it is a spirit of sons and daughters. This is the language of family, belonging and intimacy. The reading also tells us that If we are sons and daughters of God, we are heirs as well; heirs of God and coheirs with Jesus.’ We are part of the relationship that Jesus has with God and by extension, the Holy Spirit. The gospel for today ends with Jesus sending out his followers to carry on his mission and ministry of proclaiming the Kingdom of God. He says to them; ‘Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, baptise them in the name of the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit… and know that I am with you until the end of time.’ He sends

them out in the name of the Trinity, not their own. They are not to rely on their own strength, but on the power of the Trinity. They were not on their own and neither are we today. As we move forward out of lockdown in small but significant ways, we ask the Sacred Trinity to guide, lead, strengthen and protect each of us this day. Perhaps these days, now more than ever, we can make this ancient prayer ours today; ‘May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the community of the Holy Spirit be with all of us.’ Today, make the sign of cross and bless yourself slowly and let the words become part of you in a more personal and intimate way.

Deacon Wayne

200 CLUB - MAY WINNERS

68 £137.50 Elizabeth Mariano 145 £27.50 Jeremy Jones 80 £27.50 John Molloy 162 £16.50 Isabelle and Patrick Georgeaux-Hely 103 £16.50 Gloria Richardson 85 £16.50 Angela Moyna.

Congratulations to all our winners

READERS ROTA Dear Readers, please note that as parish life begins- albeit somewhat

slowly - to return to something like normality! A readers list has been produced to commence during the fist week of June. Please collect your copy from the newspaper table in church. Should you wish this list to be sent to you via email please supply the Parish Office with an active and current email address. Many thanks.

BIBLE ALIVE AND MY DAY BY DAY The new issues, for the month of June, for both of these popular prayer books are available for purchase on the

Newspaper table. The price of each is indicated on each publication. Please purchase your copy today.