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
Envelopes    £ 1729.09
Loose           £ 1540.18
Total            £3269.27
WEEF Retiring Collection: £2048.85

Many thanks to all

Feast Days
This Wednesday 13th May is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. This Thursday 14th May is the Feast of St Matthias the Apostle.

Mass for Sick & Housebound
Next Saturday 16th May at 2.00pm we have a Mass for all those who are sick and housebound. During the Mass we will have the anointing of the sick. Refreshments will follow in the Coffee Lounge. All welcome.

Archbishop of Westminster
Following his installation as Archbishop of the Westminster Archdiocese on 21st May 2009, Archbishop Vincent would like to visit the different areas of the Diocese in order to meet the clergy and people and to celebrate Mass together. He will celebrate Mass for the people of our Deaneries at Ealing Abbey on Thursday 4th June at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Walsingham Pilgrimage
Money will be collected this weekend after all Masses. Please make cheques payable to Mrs M Corbett.

Diocesan Young Adult Pilgrimage to Taize, France – 8-16 Aug ‘09
Join Bishop John Arnold and other young adults (18-30s) from around the Diocese on pilgrimage to this unique Christian Community. For further details contact Dave Burke on 020 7798 9357 or e-mail: davidburke@rcdow.org.uk

Baptism Preparation
The next Baptism Preparation Course takes place this Monday 11th May at 8.00pm in the Coffee Lounge. Please contact Nicola Burke if you wish to attend.

Altar Servers
There is now a list in the Sacristy for the Confirmation Mass which is on Saturday 30th May at 11:30am. If you are able to serve their Mass, please put your name on the list.

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

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

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

Many Congratulations & Prayers
To all the children of our parish who are receiving their First Holy Communion today at 10.00am and 11.30am Masses. Grateful thanks also to the catechists who work so hard with the children and to ensure that the Masses run smoothly.

Flowers in May
This month of May is by tradition the month in the Church dedicated to Mary. In our Church we have a lovely side chapel and statue of Mary. I would encourage those with gardens and flowers to bring flowers in for our side chapel to Mary during the month of May. Our floral ladies group will keep an eye to make sure they are kept fresh. Some people may prefer to buy some flowers rather than take them from their gardens, but either way it would be lovely if during May our side chapel was decorated with flowers.

Sending Forth Mass – Communion
Next Sunday 17th May at 10.00am Mass we welcome back all the children, in their finery, who have received their First Holy Communion over the past 2 weeks. There will be a party in Hesdin Hall after Mass and the communion photographs will be available for sale. We look forward to seeing as many children and their families as possible.

Reconciliation Service - Confirmation
Next Tuesday 12th May at 7.30pm we have a Reconciliation Service and Confessions for all the young people making Confirmation later in the month on Saturday 30th May.

Pilgrimage to Florence – June 2009
If there are any pilgrims who have not yet paid for the coach fare to Luton, I would be grateful to receive it as soon as possible.

Sacred Heart 70th Anniversary
Please keep free Friday 12th June at 7.30pm when Bishop George Stack will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 70th Anniversary of the opening of our present Church which was opened and consecrated on 15th June 1939. As from this weekend the lists for food will be at the back of the Church. Please sign up if you can provide something. Do try to keep the evening free to come along.

Sacred Heart School PTA Bingo
The Sacred Heart School PTA are holding a Bingo Evening on Friday 15th May in Hesdin Hall, 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. Bring your own refreshments and buy your tickets on the door. Everyone welcome!

Gift Aid
Many thanks again to all those who have Gift Aided their offering to the Church thereby increasing our annual income, at no cost to themselves, by some £20,000 p.a. An important reminder though; we can ONLY claim the tax rebate if we have a record of payment to the Parish by means of an ENVELOPE, BANKERS ORDER or CHEQUE. Anyone who has Gift Aided their offertory but no longer pays any form of income tax should inform Michael Clark via the Priest's House.

St James R.C School, Burnt Oak – Reunion
A reunion has been organized at St. Mary & St. Andrew Parish Centre, Dollis Hill, NW2 6HE on Saturday 16th May at 7.30pm. This reunion is for the year group of St James’ ex-pupils whose birthdays fall between September 1958 and August 1959 plus their guests. For more information or to let us know you will be able to attend please contact sue_mullins@hotmail.co.uk (Susan Heath), wembley3@rcdow.org.uk (Joanna Hurley) pab.3morton@tiscali.co.uk (Patricia O’Keeffe), Michaelohare2@yahoo.co.uk (Nora Kennelly). It would be good to see as many old friends as possible.

Pedal Against Poverty with CAFOD – Sunday 7th June
Join CAFOD for a sponsored bike ride to help raise funds for CAFOD’s poverty-fighting work overseas. The family friendly sponsored bike ride will take place on Sunday 7th June in the beautiful Lee Valley Country Park, Hertfordshire (10 or 19 mile routes available). For further details and a registration form, please contact CAFOD on 0208-449-6970 or e-mail westminster@cafod.org.uk. You can also download a registration form from CAFOD’s web page – http://www.cafod.org.uk/pedalagainstpoverty. Closing date for applications 22nd May.