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 £1521.39
Loose      £856.44
Total     £2377.83

Many thanks

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
This Wednesday 11th February is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the day on which the Church asks that we pray for all those who are sick in the world.

BEC Club

The BEC Club are organising social afternoons on Tuesdays starting at 1.00-2.00pm on Tuesday 10th February for a quiz and bingo. Hope to you see you all on Tuesday 10th February

Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) Meeting, 7.30pm-9.00pm
On Monday 9th February at St. Aidan’s Church Hall, Finch Lane, Little Chalfont, HP7 9NE , John Smeaton, SPUC’s National Director will be speaking about the challenges facing the pro-life movement. Please make a big effort to attend. For further info please contact Maureen Connell

Irish Night
The Social Committee would like to invite you to their annual Irish Night on Saturday 14th March 2009 at 7.30pm in Hesdin Hall. Tickets cost £15.00 each which includes welcome drink, three course supper, quiz, grand raffle, cabaret, Irish dancers and music. Tickets available now from Vanessa McQuaid, Tracey Morgan  or Paula Thompson . Book now to avoid disappointment.

Catholic Singles
This is an organisation which helps single practising Catholics to meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk or e-mail info@catholicsingles.org.uk

Table Quiz
The Knights of St Columba are running a table quiz in the Coffee Lounge on Friday 27th February at 8.00pm, proceeds to go to the friends of the Shrine to the Virgin of the Poor, Banneux. It is only £3.00 per person to enter, teams are of up to four: come as a team or join up with others on the night. Teams are especially invited from other Parish Organisations.

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Johnston
Parish Administrator: Nicola Burke

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

..............nicolaburke@rcdow.org.uk

Welcome
Today we welcome Fr. Rob Moreland, S.M.A. who is a missionary of the Society of Missionaries to Africa and who will celebrate 10.00am and 11.30am Masses.

Hillingdon Deanery
This Tuesday 10th February we welcome all the priests of our Deanery to our meeting here at Hesdin Hall.

Baptism Congratulations
Congratulations to all those baptised into our Church yesterday (Saturday), to Joseph Davies; Jennifer Davies; Matthew Sutcliffe; Isobel Sutcliffe and Louis O’Connor.

Education Sunday
Today is Education Sunday when we remember all those involved in education. We pray especially for Mr Manley as Headteacher, and all the staff and children of the Sacred Heart School. At the end of all Masses this weekend there is a retiring collection for the Catholic Education Service which is the body which advises the Bishops in England and Wales on matters of education. Please be generous.

Parish Office
Nicola Burke works from 9.00-1.00pm Monday to Friday and is available for general parish business. If you need to telephone the Presbytery, please try to phone during these hours and you will be certain of help. This is particularly helpful since I am alone now in the Parish.

Forthcoming Dates for Children’s Liturgy of the Word
This term the Children’s Liturgy will take place at 10.00am Masses on Sunday: 18 and 25 January, 15 and 22 February, 8, 15, 22 and 29 March and 5 April. These sessions are for children of primary school age between Reception and Year 6. Please do not send out children under 5 unaccompanied by an adult.

Cardinal Vaughan
The Governing Body of CVMS are consulting on its proposed Admission Arrangements for entry in Sept 2010. Consultation will close on 1st March 2009. If you would like to read the arrangements or comment, please visit www.cvms.co.uk

Sacred Heart High School, Hammersmith
The Governing Body is also consulting on its proposed Admission Arrangements for entry in Sept 2010. If you would like to read the arrangements or comment please visit www.sacredhearthighschool.org.uk. Consultation ends on 1st March 2009. Any comments should be e-mailed to sfinneran@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk

Nursery Admissions – Sacred Heart School
If you have a child born between 1st Sept - 31st Aug 2006 you will need to apply for a nursery place. Applications forms are being posted in the coming week to all families on the school list and will need to be returned to the school no later than Fri 27th February 2009. If you do not receive an application form, please contact the school office and one  will be sent to you.

Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 30th May 2009 at 3.00pm
Following last year’s successful Thanksgiving Mass for the Sacrament of Matrimony, the Cardinal would like to invite again to Westminster Cathedral those couples who are celebrating particular anniversaries during 2009. During the Mass which will take place on Saturday 30th May 2009 at 3.00pm, couples will renew their vows. If any couple celebrating 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th  wedding anniversaries would like to attend please let me know by tomorrow, 9th February. We need in writing husband and wife’s names; wedding date; full postal address and e-mail or phone number.

Christian Women’s International World of Prayer
The Christian Women’s International World of Prayer takes place on Friday 6th March at 2.00pm at the United Reformed Church, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham. It has been prepared this year by women of Papua New Guinea. Refreshments will be served after the service. All are most welcome.