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Scripture Readings First Reading Exodus 34: 4-6. 8-9 Psalm Daniel 3: 52-56 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 Gospel John 3: 16-18

A Reflection for Trinity Sunday

In 2018 Dublin hosted the World Meeting of Families.

One of the posters advertising the event had a simple

message: "GOD IS FAMILY. SO ARE WE." It is a simple,

and at the same time profound statement. It contains a

profound truth about God and about ourselves

Firstly, the statement begins with God and it speaks to

us of the Trinity. God is Family - Father, Son and Holy

Spirit. This is the great secret of God's inner life. It is a

love story. This secret has been revealed to the world through the coming of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Every time we begin our prayer by blessing ourselves, 'In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy

Spirit', every time we profess our faith in the Creed, we are calling to mind this core Christian belief. We

believe in one God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - a family of persons.

Secondly, the statement then turns to us and it reminds us that we are family too and the "we" refers to

the human family. We are all God's children - connected by family ties.

The Covid19 pandemic has dramatically demonstrated just how interconnected and interdependent the

human family is. A virus that began with one person in China has affected the lives of every human

being across the world. If the pandemic has reminded us of our interconnectedness, it has also shown us

the importance caring for the human family.

Catholic Social Teaching uses the term SOLIDARITY to express this belief that we are one family.

Parish of St. Bernadette Trinity Sunday 7th June 2020 Sunday Cycle A Psalter Week 2 Ordinary Time Week 10

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The Church teaches that all humanity is one family, with one origin (God), one Saviour (Jesus Christ) and

one destiny (to be with God). Solidarity means standing together with the suffering and oppressed and it

requires that we see in that person a brother or a sister. We are all children of God.

Solidarity means that we cannot lightly say of the suffering and oppressed, “it’s not my problem” or

“they deserve it” or “they’re far away”. We are all one big family.

We are all part of God's

family and therefore we

should do what we can to

make life better for our

brothers and sisters around

the world.

The feast of the Holy Trinity

speaks to us of the God of

love (Father, Son and Holy

Spirit) and in 2020 it also

speaks to us about the need

for solidarity.

Glory be to the Father,

and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning,

is now and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen

Parish Contact Details

Parish website: www.stbernadettesparish.org

Parish e-mail address: stbernadettes@downandconnor.org

Fr. Brendan Hickland PP: Holy Rosary Presbytery, 503 Ormeau Road. Telephone 90642446

Fr. Michael Spence CC: 28 Willowbank Park. Telephone 90793023 Option 2

Parish Office: Telephone 90793023 Option 1

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MASS TIMES THIS WEEK Saturday 6th June Vigil 6pm Sunday 7th June The Most Holy Trinity 10am & 12 Monday 8th June 9.30am Tuesday 9th June St. Columba (Colum Cille) 9.30am Wed. 10th June St. Ephrem the Syrian 9.30am Thur. 11th June St. Barnabas 9.30am Fri. 12th June 9.30am Sat. 13th June St. Anthony of Padua 9.30am

All Masses in St. Bernadette's are broadcast live on the internet. Visit www.stbernadettesparish.org and Click on "Watch Live".

9th June: St. Columba (Colum Cille), Abbot &

Missionary. Secondary Patron of Ireland

St. Columba, also known as Colum Cille, was born in

Gartan, County Donegal, in 521 and was of royal lineage.

He studied under St. Finnian of Moville and St. Finnian

of Clonard. He founded monasteries in Derry, Durrow,

Iona and possibly Kells. He was a wise teacher and

guided many in holiness, charity and fidelity along the

pathways to heaven. He left Ireland, either for penance

or to be a pilgrim for Christ, but Iona became his

principal foundation. From it, missionaries undertook

the conversion of Northumbria. Columba is noted for his

great love for people and for all living creatures. He died

9th June 597.

Prayer of Blessing for the feast of St. Columba

May the Lord be a sure path beneath your feet,

a bright light before you,

a kindly shepherd behind you;

this day, this night and always.

Amen.

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An Ancient Prayer for Protection: St. Patrick’s Breastplate

I bind unto myself today

The strong Name of the Trinity,

By invocation of the same

The Three in One and One in Three.

I bind this today to me forever

By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation;

His baptism in Jordan river,

His death on Cross for my salvation;

His bursting from the spicèd tomb,

His riding up the heavenly way,

His coming at the day of doom

I bind unto myself today.

I bind unto myself today

The power of God to hold and lead,

His eye to watch, His might to stay,

His ear to hearken to my need.

The wisdom of my God to teach,

His hand to guide, His shield to ward;

The word of God to give me speech,

His heavenly host to be my guard.

Christ be with me, Christ within me,

Christ behind me, Christ before me,

Christ beside me, Christ to win me,

Christ to comfort and restore me.

Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,

Christ in hearts of all that love me,

Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

I bind unto myself the Name,

The strong Name of the Trinity,

By invocation of the same,

The Three in One and One in Three.

By Whom all nature hath creation,

Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:

Praise to the Lord of my salvation,

Salvation is of Christ the Lord.

Amen.

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Bethany Bereavement Support Group Our Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group offers listening and support to those who have been

bereaved. Telephone No. 07733773758.

Reintroduction of Funeral Services, Requiem Masses and Wedding Ceremonies

On Thursday 4th 2020 Bishop Noel Treanor issued a statement regarding Funeral Services, Requiem

Masses and Wedding Ceremonies. The full text of the bishop's statement is available on the diocesan

website at www.downandconnor.org

Our Faithful Departed Please pray for those who have died recently and those who anniversaries occur around this time.

Recently Deceased James Jelley, Patricia Chapman, Colette Quigley, Charles Mulholland, Danny Clarke, Pauline O'Kane, Pat Hill, Paddy O’Kane, Alex McDonnell, Peggy Harding, Joe Mathers.

Anniversaries Marie Collins, William McMullan, Brian McNulty, Hugh Dougal, Fr. Aidan Denny, Gerard Dolan, Brigid McConvey, Joe Reynolds, Brian McCallum. May they rest in peace.

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Limited Reopening of Churches

You are welcome to visit the church for personal prayer only.

Opening Times

St. Bernadette's

Church

Good Shepherd

Church

Monday - Friday

Monday - Saturday

2pm - 4pm

10am until 12

noon

We would be grateful for your strict compliance with the social distancing rules and instructions

concerning hygiene posted at the Entrance and around the church.

There will be a one way system in operation in the church. Hand-gels will be available at the entrance

and exit. Parishioners are asked to wipe down any surfaces they have contact with. The benches will

be sealed off, but individual chairs will be placed close to the altar. There will be no toilet facilities

available.

These measures have been implemented to reduce the risk for everyone attending the church.

Do not feel obliged to venture out and visit the church if you are elderly or vulnerable.

If you are 'clinically at risk' of Covid-19 or have been advised to shield, please do not visit.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION

Many thanks also to our teams of cleaners and new volunteers who are making it possible to keep

the church open.

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If you are looking for a little music to nourish the soul, you might

be interested in a piece that was premiered last Sunday

(Pentecost Sunday, 31st May 2020), entitled The Irish Blessing.

Over 300 Church groups from all over the island united online and

sang a blessing over Ireland and beyond. The Irish Blessing is

dedicated to each and every one of our key workers and those they care for on the island of Ireland .It is

available on YouTube. Visit the website at https://theirishblessing.com

Parish Draw 500 Club The winners for Week 38 are: Marie Moss and Deirdre McBrien. Congratulations to the lucky winners. Each receives £50.

St. Bernadette's SVP conference Dear Parishioners,

despite the Covid 19 crisis the work of St. Bernadette's SVP conference

has not stopped. We continue to provide vital assistance to those in

need. Our main source of income has always been your generous

donations via the red box collections after Mass. Unfortunately the

cessation of public Mass has understandably seen a significant

reduction in donations. If you are able to, could you please consider

making a donation via the Holy Rosary presbytery (marking your

envelope St. Bernadette's SVP)? Your generosity, as always is very much appreciated and never so

important as in this health and economic crisis.

Parish Collections Many thanks to all those who have been able to contribute to the

parish finances through standing order, PayPal or the parish

envelopes.

We recognise that this is a time of financial worry for many, and for

that reason giving to the parish should be secondary to your own

particular needs.

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Foodbank at Good Shepherd Parish Centre The Food Bank is staffed by volunteers from Bredagh GAC, Ormeau

Boxing Club, and Rosario Football Club & Youth Centre. It is open

each weekday from 10am to 12pm in the Good Shepherd Parish

Centre. We would greatly appreciate donations of non-perishable

food items at this time of great need. Money donations are also

welcome.

Trócaire Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund

lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of

course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through

schools or parishes in the usual way. This is the worst

possible timing coming just as the world’s poorest people

need us most. Therefore, Trócaire are appealing to you to

return your Lenten donation. Simply count or estimate what

is in your box and donate in the following ways:

1. Online at www.trocaire.org

2. By phone: 0800 912 1200

3. By post to Trócaire, 10 King Street, Belfast, BT1 6AD

4. Alternatively retain your box until it is safe to return your donation and for parishes to accept them.

The contents of each and every Trócaire box, no matter how small, come together to make a significant

difference. This virus knows no borders, but neither does our compassion.

The Lenten Soup & Bread lunch initiative held in the Good Shepherd Parish Centre at the beginning of

March ’20 has raised £784.33 in aid of - TRÓCAIRE, Sharing Fair and Marys Meals. The organisers would

like to sincerely thank those who helped out and those who called in to show support; your generous

contributions have raised vital funds for these charitable organisations.

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Sacred Heart Novena

The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated this year on

Friday 19th June 2020.

Each year the Sacred Heart Messenger publication produces a

nine day Novena in preparation for the feast. It is held for the

nine days leading up to the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which is

always celebrated nineteen days after Pentecost. This year the

Novena runs from Thursday 11th June - Friday 19th June.

The Novena prayers are available as a pull-out supplement in the

June Messenger. This year, as a way of encouraging and

supporting Messenger readers and promoters, and as a way to

help us all to pray, the 2020 Novena has been made available to

download from the Messenger website FREE OF CHARGE.

DOWNLOAD THE 2020 SACRED HEART NOVENA FOR FREE!

Simply visit www.messenger.ie/sacred-heart-novena-2020/ and either view the booklet

on your computer or print it off to use during each day of the Novena.

The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus speaks of God's boundless and passionate love for humanity. In

the past many have found comfort and solace praying this Novena, and this year we have particular

reason as a community, a nation and a global people to find strength, patience and reassurance in God’s

love for us.

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Down and Connor

Virtual Pilgrimage to

Knock Shrine

Sunday 14th June 2020

The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo usually takes place on the second Sunday of June. Given the current health emergency and travel restrictions, it will not be possible for pilgrims to travel to Knock Shrine in June. However, the pilgrimage will take place online. We welcome you to join us for our Diocesan Knock Virtual Pilgrimage on Sunday 14th June 2020. The ceremonies will be streamed live on the shrine website www.knockshrine.ie and on Knock Shrine Facebook page. The programme will commence with Rosary at 2.30pm and Mass will be celebrated at 3pm by Fr. Richard Gibbons, Rector of the Shrine. Bishop Treanor will give a short message of welcome to the people of our Diocese by means of a video, which will be shown at 2.55pm. You are invited to place a Petition by visiting the Knock Shrine Website and all the Petitions will be before the Altar during the Mass. You may also request that a candle be lit for your intentions.

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Solemn Novena 2020, Clonard Monastery

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ACTIVITY: Colour this picture of the Holy Trinity.

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