Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10.30 – 12.00
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
10.30 – 11.30
17.15 – 17.30
Collections
Envelopes £ 1603.85
Loose £ 762.99
Total £ 2366.84
Sick & Retired Priests Collection £ 1928.67
Many thanks.
Coffee on Sunday
Coffee after 10 am Mass with occasional treats of cakes is up and running. Anyone who can help on a 4 weekly rota should contact Brid Carr.
Many thanks
Many thanks to everyone who came along to the Reader’s Course. We look forward to the Commissioning and Re-commissioning of our readers on Bible Sunday which is 9th December.
Book Event
There will be a Book Event in the Hesdin Hall on Sat. 24th November from 10 am – 1 pm to raise funds for Sacred Heart School and Church. Come along; buy fantastic books from the Book People, all at 50-75% off R.R.P. Cash, cheque and credit cards accepted. For more information call Anna Harrington.
New Carpet
Next Thursday a new carpet will be installed in the choir loft and stairs costing £3429.00. The plastic chairs in the gallery are to be thrown away for safety reasons and will soon be replaced by 30 more comfortable chairs. As often happens at 10 am Mass our Church is full so that there will be extra seating upstairs
Choir
This week, Adrian our organist and choirmaster will start preparing the choir for Christmas. He invites anyone with an enthusiasm to sing, no matter what their previous experience (or lack of) to take this perfect opportunity to have fun joining in with the choir this Christmas.In preparation for the Carol Concert on 16th Dec, and Midnight Mass on 24th Dec, the following practices are all in the Coffee Lounge. You will need to attend at least three, unless you are a really quick learner! Thurs. 22nd Nov 8pm Ladies only; Sun. 25th Nov 12:20pm Men only; Sun. 2nd Dec 12:20pm Ladies only; Thurs. 6th Dec 8pm Men only; Sun. 9th Dec 12:20 pm Everyone; Thurs.13th Dec 8pm Everyone.
Ivy White, R.I.P.
Bernard White and family would like to thank all Ivy’s friends in the Parish for the love, support and prayers shown to her during her illness and to all who came to her Funeral Mass. May she rest in peace.
Church
of the Most
....Sacred Heart
73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN
......Tel: 01895 632739
We often wonder why God permits certain things to happen. Why is it that evil seems to prevail on so many occasions? Why is it that there is so much suffering – war; genocide; starvation; broken relationships and communities even in our own country? That is something we will never understand fully in this life. But Jesus does tell us in the Gospel today that simply being a Christian will involve misunderstanding and persecution in this world. And yet He is God and His promise is that, ultimately, evil will not prevail. There
will come a time of judgment and then we hope to hear the words of the Master, “Your endurance will win you your lives.”
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Annual Clothing Collection
The annual S.V.P. clothing collection will be made after 6.00 pm Mass on Saturday and 8.30 am and 10.00 am Masses. The clothing required is mainly for men.
Scout & Guide Hut Open Morning
This morning, following major refurbishment to the Scout & Guide Hut, they shall be holding an Open Morning from 9.30 am – 12 noon for any members of the Parish to see the work that has taken place. The Mayor, Cllr. Catherine Dann, will be present at 10.30 am to officially re-open the building. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the appeal.
Young Adults in the West
Next Sunday (25th November) at 6.00 pmwe welcome Bishop Alan Hopes who will celebrate Mass for all young adults age 16 – 30 years. The Folk Group will play at this Mass and following there will be a Supper and some faith discussion in the Hall. We welcome many young adults from other parishes and urge all young adults of our parish to come along. Do tell members of your family about this event.
First Reconciliation
Next Friday 23rd November at 7.00 pm we have First Reconciliation for all of our children who have been preparing for First Communion. Please pray for our children.
Confirmation 2008
The parish confirmation programme starts on 8th January 2008 at 7.30pm with sessions on Tuesday evenings leading up to the celebration of the sacrament in May 2008. If you are in Year 9 or above and wish to join the programme then you are invited to write to Fr. Agustin briefly explaining your reasons for wishing to be confirmed. Your letter should include your name, address, telephone number, date of birth, where you attend school, which Mass you normally attend and a passport size photograph. All letters of application should be received in the presbytery by 20th December 2007 at the latest. Please mark the outside of the envelope: Confirmation 2008.
‘YCAP’ – ‘Young Catholic and Proud’
YCAP are preparing a Youth Mass with a youth Choir, if you are between the ages of 13 – 18 (Yr 8 - 13) and interested in taking part in the Youth Mass, come to the next YCAP meeting on Sunday 18th November from 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm in the Coffee Lounge to start practising the songs.
Retiring Collection
Next weekend there is a retiring collection for the Catholic Youth Service and is Youth Sunday. This money provides for the agency which advises the Bishops on issues of Youth.
Fr. Michael’s Pilgrimage 2008
I have organised a pilgrimage to mark the 90th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima from 10th – 17th June 2008 to Fatima and Braga. We leave from Heathrow on Tues. 10th June to Lisbon. A full tour of Lisbon will follow and then on to Irmas de Dominicanas Hotel for a four night stay. Wed. 11th June – Batalha, Alcobaca & Nazare; 12th & 13th in Fatima for the Celebrations; visiting the Basilica; Chapel of the Apparitions; Children’s Homes; Stations of the Cross. Sat. 14th June – visit to Coimbra and Convent of St. Lucia and Cathedral. Then to Braga for a three night stay visiting Braga; Guimaraes; Barcelos and Oporto. Tues. 17th return Oporto – Heathrow. Full cost £649. If numbers exceed 40 cost is £634. Brochures on table in porch; application forms from Fr. Michael. There will be a meeting in the Church this Monday 19th November at 7.30 pm for all those interested, only 40 places available.
Pilgrimage to Spain 2008 (Saturday 26th April – Monday 5th May)
Fr. Agustin and Fr. Wilton from Westminster Cathedral will lead a pilgrimage to the Three Holy Cities of Spain. They will visit Santiago de Compostela, santo Toribio de Liebana and Caravaca de la Cruz. Flights from Stansted return, staying in the three cities. Cost of the trip is £779 plus insurance. There are brochures on the porch table and application forms from Fr. Agustin. We have only five places left for a full compliment.
Christmas Bazaar – Saturday 1st December 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
The Christmas bazaar is now only two weeks away. Please return any unsold raffle tickets so that we can sell them on the day. After all You can only be in it to Win it! Do you have any unwanted gifts, books, toys, CDs, DVD's, fancy goods, bric-a-brac, jewellery, groceries (not date expired) and bottles. All items should in a saleable condition (not broken or dirty and items that you would be happy to buy yourself). No clothes please. Bins are in the foyer for your items. We are especially looking for bottles for the tombola stall. If you are able to volunteer to help sort please turn up from 1.00 pm on Friday at the coffee lounge. Many thanks. Children please collect your posters for the colouring competition after Masses this weekend.
Mass Intentions
for the Week 17th November – 25th November
Saturday 17th November 18.00 Noel Mary Bower, R.I.P.
Sunday 18th November 8.30 Mingel Gabreal Quadros, R.I.P. 33rd Sunday of the Year----10.00 Janina Karasinska, R.I.P. (Folk)(C.L.) 11.30 For You, the People (Sung / English)
18.00 Michael Durkan, R.I.P.
Monday 19th November 10.00 John Hand, R.I.P.
Tuesday 20th November 10.00 Tim & Mary Moriarty, R.I.P.
19.00 November Dead List
Wednesday 21st November 10.00 Paul Kirwan, R.I.P. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday 22nd November 10.00 Frank Ross, R.I.P. St. Cecilia
19.00 November Dead List
Friday 23rd November 10.00 Alice Josephine O’Connor, R.I.P. (1st Anniversary)
Saturday 24th November --- 10.00 Sr. Frances Celine’s Ints. SS Andrew Dung-Lac & Companion Martyrs---------18.00 John O’Connor, R.I.P.
Sunday 25th November 8.30 November Dead List Feast of Christ the King--10.00 George McMahon, R.I.P. (C.L.) 11.30 Patrick Nolan, R.I.P. (Sung / English)
18.00 For You, the People
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND:
Carmel Galanty, Mary Maloney, Doreen Jones, Peter Flaherty, Dolores Osborne,
Christopher Redmond, Rose Pick, Lily Fehin, Edna Winwright, Eugene Barrett, Trevor Denham,
Mary Worley, Ann Holland, Caroline Titley, William (Billy) Smith, Mike Rumsey,
Noel & Joan Hendricks, Patrick & Mary Dowling and Sean O’Donnell
AND FOR THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARY OCCURS ABOUT THIS TIME:
Kathleen Crowley, Julia Burrowes, Frank Crowley, Teresa Lloyd, Emily Bryant, William Moon,
Sid Curtis, Ronaldo Pacitti, Reginald Sutton, Gilbert Poot, William Coates, Mary Moriarty,
Bob Batten, Joseph Long, Mary Marchant, Frank Ross, Doris Martin, Cecilia Gethin, Elizabeth Gill, Ella Mary Cox, Rachel Cooper, Peter Fitzsimons, George Long, Michael Durkan
