Trinity Sunday: A close Mystery

Christian life develops completely in the sign and presence of the Trinity. At the dawn
of life, we were baptized "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit," and at the end, at our bedside, the words are recited: "Go forth from this world,
O Christian soul, in the name of God, the Almighty Father who created you, in the
name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you, and in the name of the Holy Spirit who
sanctifies you."

Between these two extreme moments, there are others called of "transition" that, for a Christian, are marked
by the invocation of the Trinity. In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, spouses are
united in marriage and priests are consecrated by a bishop. In the past, contracts, sentences and all important
acts of civil and religious life began in the name of the Trinity.

It is not true, therefore, that the Trinity is a remote mystery, irrelevant to everyday life. On the contrary, they
are the three most "intimate" persons in life: They are not outside of us, as a wife or husband is, but within us.
"They make their home in us" (John 14:23); we are their "temple."
But, why do Christians believe in the Trinity? Isn't it already difficult enough to believe that God exists, and
then we add that he is "one and triune"? Christians believe that God is one and triune because they believe
that God is love! The revelation of God as love, made by Jesus, has "obliged" one to admit the Trinity. It is not a
human invention.

If God is love, he has to love someone. There is no love "in the void," without an object. But, whom does God
love to be defined love. Men? But men have existed only for thousands of years, no more. The cosmos? The
universe? The universe has existed only for billions of years. Before, whom did God love, to be able to define
himself love? We cannot say that he loved himself, because this would not be love but egoism and narcissism.
This is the answer of Christian revelation: God is love because from eternity he has "in his bosom" a son, the
Word, the one he loves with an infinite love, that is, with the Holy Spirit. In every love there are always three
realities or subjects: one who loves, one who is loved, and the love that unites them.

The Christian God is one and triune because he is communion of love. In love, unity and plurality are
reconciled; love creates unity in diversity: unity of intentions, of thought, of will; diversity of subjects, of
characteristics and, in the human realm, of sex. In this connection, the family is the least imperfect image of
the Trinity. It was no accident that when creating the first human couple God said: "Let us make man in our
image, after our likeness" (Genesis 1:26-27).

With the Trinity, what is most important is not to ruminate on the mystery, but to remain in the faith of the
Church, which is the boat that takes one to the Trinity.
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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SOCIETY OF

Are hosting their 4th Annual Fundraising
Golf Tournament to benefit a number of
local charities which they support on an
annual basis. This year's tournament will
be held on Sunday June 27th at Hornby Glen in Halton
Hills. The cost is $140.00 per person.
If you're interested in a fun day of Golf, a chance at
$10,000 dollars for a hole in one, a delicious steak dinner,
and wonderful prizes, all for a good cause, please call
to reserve your spot or foursome.
They are also accepting prize donations as well as
corporate or individual hole sponsors for $100 each.
Come on out and have some fun and together we can
make a difference in our community. For more info or to
make a reservation please contact Dan Trigiani at (905)
569-7126
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS
BUNDLE UP SUNDAY
Spring is here! Time to clean out those closets. The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul is having a Bundle Up
Collection here in our parish on the weekend of June 12 &
13. They are particularly in need of gently used clothing
and leather shoes. Many thanks.
MARYGROVE CAMP
The Marygrove Camp collection will be taken up on June
12th & 13th. 1100 girls from less-fortunate families will be
attending camp this summer. Please remember to support
this important work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Each and every child’s camping experience is fully
subsidized through this collection – thank you for your
support.
 WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
MONDAY, MAY 31 AT 7.30 p.m.
Zeph. 3: 14-18, Luke 1: 39-56
+ Hugh Chisholm
TUESDAY, JUNE 1 AT 8:45 A.M.
2 Pet. 3: 12-15, 17-18, Mark 12: 13-17
+ Special Intention for healing
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 AT 7:30 P.M.
2 Tim. 1: 1-3, 6-12, Mark 12: 18-27
+ Jack Ewing
THURSDAY, JUNE 3 AT 8:45 A.M.
2 Tim. 2: 8-15, Mark 12: 28-34
FRIDAY, JUNE 4 AT 7:30 P.M.
2 Tim. 3: 10-17, Mark 12: 35-37
S.I. Filippo & Bibiana Trigiani
SATURDAY, JUNE 5 AT 9:00 A.M.
2 Tim. 4: 1-8, Mark 12: 38-44
SATURDAY, JUNE 5 AT 5:00 P.M.
Gen. 14: 18-20, 1 Cor. 11: 23-26, Luke 9: 11-17
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
Gen. 14: 18-20, 1 Cor. 11: 23-26, Luke 9: 11-17
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. + Maria Lombardi
12:30p.m. S.I. John & Mickey Tillger 40th Wedd. Ann.
*Mass Intentions are available where there is no name
mentioned. Please call the Parish Office – 905-822-8132,
Ext. 3.
CARMEL HEIGHTS SENIORS’ RESIDENCE,
2720 Sherwood Forrest Circle, Mississauga, has 8
vacancies available. Seniors are welcome to apply. Call
905-822-5298.
SHARELIFE
“In our parishes, as in the neighbourhoods of
the wider community, there are plentiful
opportunities for neighbour to help neighbour…
each person should ask: how can I be a good steward of the
gifts I have received, so that I may make fruitful use of
them for the glory of God and the service of my
neighbour.”
— Most Rev. Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto
When it comes to making a donation to ShareLife, there is
no such thing as small change – a small gift today can have a
big impact in someone’s life. Every dollar you donate
provides a person in need an opportunity to turn their life
around. Wonders happen daily at our ShareLife agencies
because your gift enables them to do so. By supporting
ShareLife, you are working wonders; providing shelter, care
and respect for those living in our communities who most
need it.
Our total to date is: $107,002.76
Today is the 3rd ShareLife Collection. Thank you for
your generosity. Together we can work WONDERS!
NOTICE OF MEETING FOR PARENTS
WITH CHILDREN IN GRADE 7 IN
OUR PARISH SCHOOLS
There will be a meeting for parents of Grade 7 students in
our parish schools on Sunday, May 30th at 3:00 p.m. in the
church. There is a make-up meeting set for Thursday,
June 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. in the church.
This is a very important meeting as we are going to look at
Sacramental Preparation for the reception of Confirmation
in 2011.
Please let me know if you are unable to attend – 905-822-
8132, Ext. 4.
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
Friday, June 4th is the first Friday of
the month. Please join us for our
devotions which start at 9:00 a.m. with
Morning Prayer and Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament. Adoration
continues throughout the day with the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy being sung at
3:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at
7:30 p.m. followed by reflection, Evening Prayer and
Benediction.
Adoration Signup Sheets are available at the back of the
church for your convenience.
“RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS”
(R.C.I.A.)
If you believe that you are being called to become a Roman
Catholic, please join us for evenings of Catholic teaching
and spiritual formation that is designed to lead to the
celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist).
We start our Tuesday evening sessions in the middle of
September and are designed for adults who have not been
baptized; those who have been baptized but in another
Christian faith denomination or a baptized Catholic who has
not practiced their faith in a while or for a person who
would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
If you are interested, come join us and grow in your love
and knowledge of God and of the Catholic Church, please
contact me at 905-822-8132, Ext. 4.
These Enquirers will also need sponsors to accompany them
on their journey through the R.C.I.A. process so if you feel
you would be able to commit your time from September
2010 to May 2011, please call me. It is a very enriching and
rewarding experience and training will be provided.