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    £ 1546.00
Loose           £   766.79
Total            £2312.79

Many thanks to all

Evening Rosary
Each evening at 7.00pm in the Church a few people gather to recite the rosary. All are very welcome to come along

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

Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council takes place this Tuesday 26th May at 7.45pm in the Coffee Lounge

First Friday Lunch

The lunch on Fri 5th Jun will be the last until October

Archbishop of Westminster
Following his installation as Archbishop of the Westminster Diocese, Archbishop Vincent will visit the different areas of the Diocese to celebrate Mass. He will celebrate Mass for the people of our Deaneries at Ealing Abbey on Thurs 4th June at 7.30pm. All are welcome

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. The lists for food are at the back of the Church. Please sign up if you can provide something. Do try to keep the evening free to come along.

Adult Faith Formation Programme
The Diocese would like to know of some people in our parish who would be interested in developing an Adult Faith Formation Programme in our parish. They are organising two seminars with this in mind, both at Vaughan House, Westminster. If you would like to be part of this ministry, please let me know as soon as possible.

Baptism Preparation
The next Baptism Course takes place on Monday 1st June at 8.00pm. Please book a place with Nicola Burke in the Parish Office.

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

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

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

Comboni Missionaries Appeal
This weekend we have an appeal and retiring collection for the Comboni Missionaries. These are an international group of men and women committed to Mission and to witnessing to the Gospel amongst those disadvantaged by injustice, poverty and discrimination. They number around 4,000 priests; sisters and brothers who work in 46 countries. They take their name from Daniel Comboni who was born at Limone, on Lake Garda in 1831 and died in Khartoum, Sudan in 1881. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2003. We welcome Fr. Franco Mastromauro. Please be generous this weekend to the Missions.

Deepest Sympathy
Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Joan Hendricks whose Funeral Mass takes place next Friday 29th May at 10.00am.

Baptism Congratulations
To all those baptised into the Church yesterday, Saturday – to Luca Antiri; Jessica Padley; Jonty O’Keefe and Michael Del Campo.

Wedding Congratulations
To Lisa Flenley and Antony Jeffery to be married in our Church next Thursday 28th May.

Please Pray
For all the young people of our Parish who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Saturday 30th May at 11.30am. We welcome Bishop Alan Hopes. Next Saturday there will not be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament or morning confessions.

Parish Kitchen
Last week I was in our parish kitchen and noticed that the worktops are filled with children’s toys; cups; food; several types of juices; candles etc. The worktops should be kept clear when people have finished using the kitchen. All of the rooms – Hesdin Hall, Warrender Room, Coffee Lounge and toilets should be left clean and tidy. We employ a paid cleaner but she cannot clear and tidy unless all the groups co-operate.
 
UCM
Many thanks to the old committee members, especially Aleks Kaminski – President; Suzanne Marshall – Secretary; Vanessa McQuaid – Treasurer and Vanessa Barrett – Welfare. Congratulations to the newly elected officers – Imelda Mullane – President; Michelle Griffin – Secretary; Noreen Flynn – Treasurer and Helen Llanfear – Welfare. If you would like to find out about joining the UCM, please contact any of the above.

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.

Flowers in June 
June is by tradition in the Church the month of the Sacred Heart. During May many people have been most generous in bringing in flowers for the altar and statue of Our Lady. I think it would be very nice to do the same for the Sacred Heart, so that the altar will be full of flowers in thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart for so many blessings. Our floral ladies will be happy to place them in vases.

Car-Park Barrier
As you may have noticed new barriers have recently been erected so that we can reclaim our car-park from the commuters; the local offices and shops etc. After just over a week and a bill of over £2000, someone who does not like us wrenched the entrance barrier to such an extent that it has been broken beyond repair. This took place sometime between midnight and 7.00am. The matter has been reported to the police who will endeavour to keep a special eye on the place but should anyone passing by ever witness suspicious behaviour or vandalism in our church grounds, the police have encouraged that you promptly telephone them. Meanwhile not submitting to this kind of hooliganism, I have ordered a new barrier.

Altar Servers
Volunteers are still needed for the Confirmation Mass on Sat 30th May at 11:30am and also for the 70th Anniversary Mass on Fri 12th June at 7.30pm. If you are able to serve for either Mass, please put your name on the lists in the sacristy