Church of the Most Sacred Heart

Mass Times :

Saturday
Vigil Mass: 18.00

Sunday
8.30, 10.00, 11.30, 18.00

Monday –Saturday
10.00

19:00 (Tues&Thurs)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10.30 – 12.00

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
10.30 – 11.30
17.15 – 17.30

Collections

Collections
Envelopes  £ 1605.54
Loose        £ 801.05
Total         £2406.59

Many thanks

A very happy holiday to all those away in August

Social Committee 
The next Social Committee event will be the Autumn Irish Ceili on Saturday 18th October. Tickets on sale from early September at £7.50 each, inclusive of light supper

Newsletters
The next newsletter will be on Sunday 7th September. This is the last newsletter for the summer holidays, there are no newsletters in August. Mass intentions will be on the notice boards in the usual way.

Are You Thinking about Becoming a Catholic?
The weekly sessions of the R.C.I.A. begin in October and carry on until post Easter. This group consists of others exploring the idea of becoming a Roman Catholic; of a theme each week exploring the understanding of faith in the Roman Catholic Church and of a priest and one or two parishioners to help you. No one will put pressure on you and you are free to leave at any stage if you feel it is not for you. If you would like to know more, then pick up a leaflet from the table in the porch or speak to Fr. Michael

Parish Gift-Aiders
Would all those gift-aiding donations to the Parish who are not using offertory envelopes or Bankers Order, please ensure cheque or cash is placed in an envelope clearly marked as Offertory, This ensures tax can be reclaimed for the Parish. If cheques/cash are placed in the offertory unmarked, it is not possible to reclaim the tax element so PLEASE help us with this

Sacred Heart Primary School Applications
All forms for places at the Sacred Heart School for next year will be signed by Fr. Agustin or myself on Saturday 13th September from 2.00pm-4.00pm at the Presbytery. Forms will not be signed at any other time for whatever reason or circumstance. I would therefore urge you to treat this date as a priority should you wish to have a school form signed.

Preparation for First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion - 2008/2009
Parents of all children who will be starting Year 3 in September 2008, and who belong to this parish, are invited to attend an information and registration meeting at the Hesdin Hall on Thursday 18th September at 8.00pm.

Parish Priest:      Fr. Michael Johnston
Assistant Priest:  Fr.Christiano Braz

E-mail: Fr.Michael@mostsacredheartruislip.co.uk

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With Thanks
On 31st July we say goodbye to Fr. Angel who has been with us for one month. Many grateful thanks to him for his help here in the parish. Fr. Joán will arrive on 31st July from Spain and stay until 2nd September.

Baptism Congratulations
Congratulations to all those baptised into our Church yesterday – Luke McDermott, Scarlett Simpson, Isabelle McSharry and Rosalie McSharry.

Parish Picnic
Many thanks to all who came along to the Parish Picnic last Sunday afternoon. A good time was had by all.

Admission Arrangements for Primary Schools – September 2009
If you have a child born between 1st September 2004 and 31st August 2005 you need to apply for a school place. Brochures and forms will be available from Monday 7th July 2008 from all infant and combined primary schools in Hillingdon, as well as from Hillingdon Council by calling 01895 556644. Parents wishing to apply to Sacred Heart Primary School may contact the school to obtain a brochure and a Priest’s Reference Form. Fr. Michael Johnston and Fr. Agustin Conesa will be available in the presbytery at The Church of the Most Sacred Heart, Pembroke Road on Saturday 13th September 2008 from 2.00-4.00pm to sign forms for Ruislip Parishioners. Alternatively, from 1st August 2008, you can apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk. (NB if applying online Priest’s Reference forms must still be returned to the school before the closing date). There will be a meeting at Sacred Heart Primary School on Monday 8th September 2008 at 6.30pm to explain the process in more detail and answer any questions you may have. All completed forms must be returned to your first preference school. The closing date for applications is Friday 26th September 2008 whether you apply online or on a paper application form. You must apply for a school place for your child even if they attend nursery or an older child attends the school

Sacred Heart Leavers
We wish good luck to the fifty nine children who left Sacred Heart School last Tuesday. We had a beautiful Year 6 Leavers Mass for children, parents and teachers.

Sunday Group Reminders
Registration will take place on Sunday 7th September between 9.10am-9.50am. Term begins Sunday 14th September with sessions from 9.10am-9.50am.

Baptism Preparation
The next Baptism preparation evening will take place on Monday 4th August at 8.00pm in the Coffee Lounge. Please call Nicola Burke to reserve a place.

    Child Protection – CRB Checks
There will be a meeting on Saturday 20th September at 2.00pm in the Coffee Lounge for volunteers within the Parish who work with children or vulnerable adults and have not completed Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) forms. This includes members of the SVP, Eucharist Ministers who take Communion to the sick, the Youth Group, Catechists for 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, Confirmation, Sunday Group and Children’s Liturgy; Mother and Toddler Groups and other volunteers. You are required to bring along 3 forms of identity - one from Group 1 and two from Group 2.

• Group 1 – Valid passport, UK driving licence (either photocard or paper), original UK birth certificate.
• Group 2 – Marriage certificate, P45, P60 (issued within the last 12 months), bank/building society statement, utility bill, valid TV licence, credit card/store card statement, National Insurance number card,  exam certificate (GCSE, NVQ), child benefit book or Connexions card.

If you have any queries or are unable to attend on this day, please contact Jeanette Butler, Child Protection Supervisor.

Parish Pilgrimage 2009
Next year I have organised a pilgrimage from 16th-23rd June 2009 to Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and San Gimignano. We fly from Luton to Pisa return, staying in the same hotel, Hotel Alcide (www.hotelalcide.com) known for its excellent food, for bed, breakfast and evening meal. Cost inclusive of entrance fees; guided tours and based on two sharing is £749.00, travel insurance £27.00 per person. Pax Travel will guarantee this price if deposits are submitted by the end of November. There will be a meeting in the Coffee Lounge on Monday 13th October at 7.30pm. Please come along if you are interested, for more information and forms.

Year of St. Paul Dates for Diary

• Deanery Mass of St. Paul at Sacred Heart, Ruislip on Monday 22nd September at 7.30pm.
• Saturday 20th September St. Paul Diocesan Icon arriving here for one week of prayer and novena to St. Paul
• Series of three lectures on St. Paul – 18th September, 25th September and 2nd October by Rev. John Deehan at St. Thomas More, Eastcote for deanery