SALLTO Newsletter Sunday 12th June 2022

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The Most Holy Trinity Year C Sunday 12 June 2022

The Trinity KNOW YOUR
FAITH
in us
WHAT HAPPENS AT
June Holdip PENTECOST?

HAPPY FEAST DAY, EVERYONE! Pentecost is the celebration of the person of the
Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles, Mary,
The Universal Church has established and the first followers of Jesus, who were
this day a reminder to celebrate the gathered together in the Upper Room.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, A "strong, driving" wind filled the room where
the three distinct but coequal and they were gathered, and tongues of fire came to
collaborative, not competitive, rest on their heads, allowing them to speak in
mystical natures of one God- a different languages so that they could
hallmark and core of our Catholic understand each other.
Christian identity and our faith from The Holy Spirit also gave the apostles the other
Baptism to death. gifts and fruits necessary to fulfill the great
commission - to go out and preach the Gospel
This sustaining unity is reflected in Photo: ArtStation to all nations. It fulfills the New Testament
today’s Gospel. In his last discourse promise from Christ (Luke 24:46-49) that the
with his disciples, Jesus knew the In like manner, during our short course Apostles would be "clothed with power"
remaining time was too short for them of discipleship, we are encouraged to before they would be sent out to spread the
to understand “the many things” He embody the Holy Spirit to guide and Gospel.
had to say. He knew they were not yet help us to understand the Father whom
equipped with the Holy Spirit to we ultimately need to glorify. Are you Happy Birthday, Church
understand spiritual truths although he guilty of ignoring or taking for granted It was right after Pentecost that Peter, inspired
walked with and taught them for this precious gift of the Holy Spirit so by the Holy Spirit, preached his first homily to
almost three and a half years. lovingly provided by God? Jews and other non-believers, in which he
opened the scriptures of the Old Testament,
Such characteristic may be applicable Jesus continued his work trying to showing how the prophet Joel prophesied
to some of us although we have been convince the disciples that His events and the coming of the Holy Spirit at
Catholic since Adam was dust. This is imminent departure will redound to a Pentecost.
a stark reminder that we must be positive outcome for everyone. He
attuned to the inspiration of the Holy comforted them by offering hope and
Spirit, enabled by His Son, to allow reassuring them and us that all
God to spiritually transform us. utterances will be inspired only by
what was learned from the trusted one.
The First Reading bears some Indeed, this is worth marvelling,
similarity to the opening of John’s knowing that He will be with us in
Gospel where we get a glimpse of the ways that we need when we need it.
Trinity at work. Though cosmic in Jesus reinforced this promise when he
expression, we are presented with the said, “Everything the Father has is
creative contributions and wisdom of mine; all the Spirit tells you will be
the Father to the world and Christ’s taken from what is mine.” Amidst our
presence before creation of the world: human frailty, Jesus’ words remind us
“the Lord created me when his purpose of the need to calm our insecurities and
first unfolded, before the oldest of his trust Him.
works. From everlasting I was firmly
set, from the beginning, before earth PRAYER: Holy Spirit, inspire and
came into being.” The end of this empower us to be more like Jesus who
extract from Proverbs alludes to the was ceaseless about encouraging and
presence of the Holy Spirit: “I was by
his side, a master craftsman fostering a relationship with the
…delighting to be with the sons of Father. Help us to cultivate an
men.” unending and firm relationship and
give us the grace to persevere as we
The Gospel further demonstrates the chart this path. Help us to avoid
involvement of the Trinity. Jesus becoming spiritually complacent and
proceeded to give his disciples a to engage in ongoing spiritual growth.
foretaste of the work of the Holy Spirit As we acknowledge and celebrate the
to lead them to the complete truth, the diversity and uniqueness around us,
Father: “But when the Spirit of truth enable us to use these as opportunities
comes, he will lead you to the to give glory to God the Father,
complete truth, since he will not be through Jesus Christ and in union
speaking as from himself but will say with the Holy Spirit. Let our frequent
only what he has learnt; and he will tell prayer “In the name of the Father,
you the things to come.” Son and Holy Spirit” be meaningful.

Amen

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June is Brain Health Month

A Healthful Diet Can Reduce Risk for Dementia

There are many types of dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Currently,
there is no proven approach to prevent dementia, but you can reduce your risk. Although risk
factors don’t cause dementia, they can increase your chances of developing the condition.
Understanding them may help you with managing the likelihood of onset. There are many risk
factors. Some can’t be controlled but others can. Risk factors that relate to diet and nutrition
can be controlled by consuming a healthful diet.
Your diet is everything that you eat and drink. In the Caribbean, the foundation for a healthful
diet is based on using the Six Caribbean Food Groups each day to plan and create your meals
and snacks. In addition to the quality of your choices, your portion size (quantity) must also
be considered.
Therefore, mindfulness is key to a healthful diet. How mindful (conscious) are you of your
portions and your choices, habits and triggers that affect your diet?
Image #1 shows that the Food from Animals, Fats and Oils sections are smaller when
compared to the Legumes (dried peas, beans, and nuts), and Fruits and Vegetables combined.
Dementia Risk-Reducing Healthful Diet
The Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet
(Image #2) is currently the diet planning guide that is highly recommended to reduce one’s risk
of dementia. This may sound like a foreign or special diet, but it is not. Although more research
is needed, the evidence so far shows that it is healthful, with promising results for brain health.
The MIND diet guidelines combine elements of two well-known healthy diets namely, the
Mediterranean Diet and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. The focus
of the MIND diet is on the following:
1) Daily use of plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts
that are in their natural state or minimally processed so that their nutrients are still intact.
2) Using healthy fats, e.g. extra virgin olive oil about 2 Tbsp. daily, avocado.
3) Using moderate portions of fish (not fried) at least once per week.
4) Using moderate portions of reduced/low fat poultry at least twice per week.
5) Using moderate amounts of dairy (mostly cheese and yogurt).
6) Using small portions of red meats a few times per month or less than four times a week. Protein-packed legumes are a good substitute.
7) Limiting ultra-processed foods with added sugars, and food from animals that are high in unhealthy saturated fats.
8) Reducing salt and sodium intake and substituting with fresh seasonings, herbs, spices as tolerated.
9) Eliminating unhealthy saturated fats and trans-fats (read labels and look for the term “partially hydrogenated”).
10) Controlling portion sizes that you plan to consume.
There are many similarities between the MIND diet guidelines and the general guide from the Caribbean Six Food Groups. For example, there
is emphasis on plant-based choices, reducing food from animals (red meats), fats and oils, and portion control.
You can apply this guide by being mindful and intentional about your choices and over time, you will find that your actions will become so
routine that you will not need to think too much about what you are doing.
You may also need to rethink how and where you spend your food dollar. Savings from red meats can be used to help with purchasing more of
the much needed and under-used fruits and vegetables. As you begin to, or continue using these guidelines, please note that the contents of this
article are provided as general information. It is not intended to replace individualized professional guidance you can receive from your
encounters with a registered dietitian.

June Holdip MS, Registered Dietitian
Vice President, Alzheimer's Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Contact (+1 868) 345-6549
Website/ Facebook/YouTube/Twitter

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‘Love of the living Vocation of the Family
God'
Jesus, who reconciled all things in himself,
Catholicnewsagency.com restored marriage, and the family to their
Extract from Pope Francis' address at Vatican City original form (cf. Mt 10:1-12). Marriage
and the family have been redeemed by
In the revelation of the Holy Trinity, God Christ (cf. Eph 5:21-32) and restored in the
image of the Holy Trinity, the mystery from
shows the Church his selfless love and unity which all true love flows.

that we are called to foster in our own The spousal covenant, originating in
creation and revealed in the history of
communities. salvation, takes on its full meaning in Christ
and his Church. Through his Church, Christ
The Trinity is a communion of divine persons bestows on marriage and the family the
grace necessary to bear witness to the love
who are one with the other, one for the other, 'Trinitarian' path," he said, explaining that of God and to live the life of communion.
The Gospel of the family spans the history
one in the other: this communion is the life of the Holy Spirit is the one who guides us to of the world, from the creation of man and
woman in the image and likeness of God
God, the mystery of the love of the living God. full knowledge of the teachings of Christ, (cf. Gen 1:26-27), to the fulfilment of the
mystery of the covenant in Christ at the end
Like the Trinity, we are called to live not one while Jesus, who came into the world to of time with the marriage of the Lamb (cf.
Rev 19:9)”.
without others, above or against others, but show us the Father, continues to guide us to The example of Jesus is a paradigm for the
Church. He began his public ministry with
one with others and in others. him and to reconcile us with him. the miracle at the wedding feast of Cana (cf.
Jn 2:1-11). He shared in everyday moments
The Pope noted that it was Jesus himself who Everything in the Christian life revolves of friendship with the family of Lazarus and
his sisters (cf. Lk 10:38) and with the
revealed the Trinity to us when he spoke of around the Trinitarian mystery and is family of Peter (cf. Mk 8:14). He
sympathized with grieving parents and
God the Father and the Holy Spirit, and when accomplished according to this infinite restored their children to life (cf. Mk 5:41;
Lk 7:14-15).
he referred to himself as the Son of God. mystery. The covenant of love and fidelity lived by
the Holy Family of Nazareth illuminates
The call to live both with and for others not Let us intercede for the Church, so that it the principle which gives shape to every
family and enables it better to face the
only means welcoming and bearing witness to would always be a hospitable community vicissitudes of life and history. On this
basis, every family, despite its weaknesses,
the beauty of the Gospel but is also a where each person, especially the poor and can become a light in the darkness of the
world.
commission to live in mutual love toward all. marginalized, can find acceptance and feel
Amoris Laetitia
The path of Christian life is essentially a like a child of God, loved and desired. Cruxnow.com

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STEWARDSHIP — Adapted by M.Samad from Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship Consultants

Today we celebrate the feast of the Most And in the Gospel from St. John, we learn

Holy Trinity. What we are commemorating that God holds back nothing of Himself

is a central reality of our Christian faith, that from us. Jesus tells His disciples (this

God is Trinitarian in nature — three distinct includes us!) that the Holy Spirit “will take

persons in one God. from what is mine and declare it to you.

The Church calls this truth a mystery, as Everything the Father has is mine.” Thus,
indeed it is. Some have said that “mystery” we find ourselves drawn right into the midst
in this context is “not a wall to run up of this Trinitarian love. In fact, if the
against but an ocean in which to swim.” mystery of Holy Trinity is an ocean which to
Contemplating the “ocean depths” of this swim, the “water” that makes up that ocean
mystery can make us humans feel so small, is love.

and Almighty God so far from us. Yet What then should be the response of the

nothing could be further from the truth as Christian steward to this sublime mystery?

today’s readings demonstrate. All we can do is worship. And offer our

In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us lives back to God in total gratitude for
that God is intimately connected to us. “The calling us to live in the richness of such
love of God has been poured out into our unfathomable love.

hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been

given to us.” God wants to live in the very

depths of our being and in all the intimate

details of our lives if we will let Him.

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MASS INTENTIONS

Requests for Mass Intentions should be
submitted by the following timelines:

1.For weekend - no later than the Thursday before

2.For weekday - no later than the day before

The Parish Youth
Mass
Feast of
Takes place on
The Holy
Trinity Sunday May 22 at 10 am at

Our Lady of Lourdes

Tacarigua

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FEAST OF Don’t forget!
CORPUS CHRISTI
Today (Sunday), there will be
Mass/Service and Street ONE Mass in the Parish at Holy
Procession will be
Trinity RC Church.
celebrated on Thursday This will take place at 8am.
(June 16) at 7 am in all There will be NO EVENING

Communities. MASS.

The MASS INTENTIONS

Feast of Requests for Mass Intentions should be
submitted by the following timelines:
The Holy
Trinity 1.For weekend - no later than the Thursday before

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Masses/Services

Saturday

TACARIGUA: Our Lady of Lourdes
5:30pm

LOPINOT: La Veronica
6:00pm

SURREY: Our Lady Queen of Peace
6:00pm

AROUCA: Holy Trinity
7:00pm

Sunday

There will be ONE Mass in the Parish at
Holy Trinity RC Church.

This will take place at 8am.
There will be NO EVENING MASS