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    £1902.85
Loose           £ 821.90
Total            £2724.75

Evening Rosary

Each evening at 7.00pm in the Church a few people gather to recite the rosary. All welcome

Altar Servers

Please will all Altar Servers (except those who have just been trained) collect an Altar Server Information Sheet from the Sacristy, complete it and return it as soon as possible and not later than Sunday 27th September.  New Rotas will be created in early October based on the new forms.  If you do not return a form by the closing date we will understand that you no longer wish to serve

Christmas Bazaar Committee
The next Committee Meeting will be this Tuesday 15th September 2009 at 7.30pm in the Coffee Lounge. New members always welcome, come along on the night.

St. Therese of Lisieux
As you may have read the Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux will be visiting England and Wales in September/October. They will be at the Carmelite Church, Kensington on 11-12 October and Westminster Cathedral from 12-15 October. St. Therese said:- “I will spend my Heaven doing good on earth. She is very much a saint for our time showing us the little way to sanctity. Two useful websites are www.catholicrelics.co.uk and www.therese oflisieux.org.

Jubilee Trust
Quiz Night – The next fund raising event will be a quiz night on 25th September. Details to follow

RCIA

The RCIA for next year will begin shortly. If you know of someone who might be interested in exploring whether God may be calling them to become a Catholic, then please ask them to contact Nicola in our Parish Office for further details

Breast Cancer Fundraising Night
Imelda Armstrong wishes to thank everyone who supported and gave donations and raffle prizes and also the BEC club staff, for an enjoyable and memorable bingo night on Saturday 25th July 2009. A fantastic sum of £1425.00 was raised for a worthy cause.

Parish Priest: Fr. Duncan M Adamson
Parish Administrator: Nicola Burke

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

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

Racial Justice Collection
This Sunday is Racial Justice Sunday. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of and promoting racial justice within the church and society generally. There will be a retiring collection after all Masses, please give generously.

Agency for Evangelisation
Next weekend there will be a retiring collection for the Agency for Evangelisation.

Deepest Sympathy
Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Mary Hallissey whose Funeral Mass takes place this Tues 15th Sept at 10.00am with reception of the body on Mon 14th Sept at 7.30pm.

Preparation for First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion – 2009/2010
Parents of all children starting Year 3 in September 2009, and who belong to this parish, are invited to attend an information and registration meeting at the Hesdin Hall this Thursday 17th September 2009 at 8.00pm. It is expected that all children who do not attend a Catholic School complete Year 2 at Sunday Group before they undertake sacramental preparation.

Baptism Congratulations
Congratulations to those who were baptised into the Church yesterday, Saturday:- Isla McDermott, Mia Keen, Andrew Glossop, Oliver Ockelford and Jack Gallagher. Congratulations also to Henry Wojcik and Madelyne Cox baptised at 11.30am Mass today.

Grateful Thanks
The wife and family of the late Michael O’Leary RIP wish to express their great gratitude for all the Masses and prayers offered for the repose of Michael’s soul, as well as for all the immense kindness shown to them in so many ways. Thanks especially to Fr. Duncan for being such a help with the funeral arrangements – even though he had only just moved into the parish! Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Thanks again.

Secondary School Admissions 2010
For all those requiring secondary school forms to be signed, Fr. Duncan will see prospective St. Bernard’s parents ONLY on Friday 25th September from 6.00pm, please contact Nicola in the parish office for an appointment. All other secondary school forms will be signed on Saturday 10th October from 2.00-4.00pm in the Presbytery.

Sunday Morning Coffee
We are currently seeking volunteers to help with Sunday morning coffee after 10.00am Mass. If you are interested and would be able to help every 4-6 weeks, please contact Brid Carr

Children's Advent Celebration - Volunteers Required
Do you have an artistic flair or enjoy taking part in creative activities? Would you consider 
donating 2 hours or so of your time to help the children of the parish make some Advent related crafts? If so, we need your help please. This year's Children's Advent Celebration will take place in the Hall on Sun 29th November 2009 and the first meeting to prepare for this really worthwhile afternoon is on Tues 22nd Sept at 7:45pm in the Coffee Lounge. Please do come along as no specific experience or qualifications are necessary and it’s a lovely way to meet other active members of the parish. If you are interested in helping out on the day but are unable to attend the first meeting please call either Caroline Murray  or Vivienne Sheard

Churches Together in Ruislip
Churches Together in Ruislip are organising a day out to Salisbury on Saturday 10th October.  The day will include travel by coach, a conducted tour of the Cathedral, a short ecumenical service and tea on the way home for a total cost of £18. Everyone is welcome to join the day out.  Please see the poster at the back of the church for details of how to book your ticket. 

Pan-African Annual Mass – 20th September 2009
The Pan-African Annual Mass will be held on Sunday 20th Sept 2009 at 3.00pm at St. George’s Church, 132 Shernall St, Walthamstow, E17 9HU. The Mass will be presided by Bishop Kieran Conry of Arundel and Brighton Diocese (the Episcopal President of Catholic Association for Racial Justice, CARJ). In attendance will be the various African choirs. All are invited to celebrate the Pan African Annual Mass followed by a Reception in the Parish Hall. For further details contact Deacon Joseph on 0208-521-2359 or africath@clara.co.uk