Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

PARISH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
OF OUR CULTURAL TRADITIONS
Sunday 15 July Mass at 12.30pm followed by party in the Community Centre Hall.

Our celebration will be one to remember, with the opportunity to experience the diversity of the various cultural backgrounds of our parish community, whilst enjoying a variety of dishes and entertainment

Admission is open to everyone. Children must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

Come along and enjoy the day!
FUNERALS To Tam Bui Ton That RIP, late of Templar House, Shoot-Up-Hill. Funeral Mass on Monday 16th July at 10am, followed by burial at St Pancras Cemetery.

Milroy Fernando RIP, died on Monday 9th July in Switzerland. His funeral takes place tomorrow, Monday 16th July, in Switzerland.
DISCOVERING THE RICHES OF SCRIPTURE
Reflections on the Sunday Readings Reflections on Sunday readings will resume in September
Mature carer required temporary basis - 25th July to 10th August inclusive. Call Bernadette 07845 188 722
DOCUMENT SIGNING Please make an appointment for Wednesdays only for School Forms and for Passport or other documents. Remember the law requires that you are known to the counter signer so make sure you are registered in the parish.
(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY)
CHOIR PRACTICES FOR SUNDAY MASSES Take place on Tuesdays in the parish Meeting Room
Sunday 12.30pm choir group practices at 6.30pm
All other Sunday Mass choir groups practices at 8pm.
TAIZÉ PRAYER Programme will resume for Lent 2008
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER Every Friday from 3pm-4pm for prayer and quiet meditation.
DAY TRIP TO MARGATE
21st JULY Coach leaves Quex Road at 8.30am returning at 8pm. Adults £11 - Children £9. Book your seat on Fridays between 7.30–8.30pm at the Community Centre or call 07745 141 595
COMMUNITY LESSONS At St. Gregory’s Catholic Science College, Donnington Road, Kenton. Mathematics and Science at GCSE Level and Computer Course (ECD)Level. Contact 020 8907 8828 or email schooloffice@stgregorys.harrow.sch.uk
SOUTH KILBURN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU CAB are now offering a call service on 020 7644 7399. If you leave a message, they promise to respond within one working day. Their office is located at 58 Peel Precinct, NW6
CHEER Cheer is a support group for single parents who are parenting alone. All single parents are most welcome. Our next Cheer Group Get-Together will be held on Saturday, 28th July at 2.30pm in the Community Centre, Mazenod Avenue, Kilburn. Creche facilities and a light meal will be provided for the children.
DIABETES UK Carmel D’Costa would like to thank all who supported her in the sponsored walk for Diabetes UK. She raised £175.94.
CD’s ON SALE
“Harvest” There is a limited number of copies of this CD left. Please contact Louis Ribeiro on his website:

Price: £10—50% of the proceeds will be donated to St. Eugene’s School..
ST EDMUND CAMPION PILGRIMAGE Mass will be celebrated in this parish on Saturday 21st July at 6pm, followed by veneration of the Relic of Edmund Campion. Closing ceremony and Mass will be at Tyburn on Sunday 22nd July at 4pm.
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA Next meeting, Wednesday 25th July at 8pm in the parish Meeting Room.
WELCOME - BRO. FRANCKY, OMI Bro. Francky is from Haiti and a Seminarian from our Oblate House in Rome. He will be with us for two months to learn English. We welcome Bro. Francky and wish him success with his studies.
ANNUAL OBLATE MISSION APPEAL Next Sunday, 22nd July, Fr. Paschal Dillon’s will make the annual appeal for your help and support to Oblates wherever they serve throughout the world, especially in Brazil.

Thank you all for your past generous contributions.
Medugorje Young Persons Gathering
30th July—6th August 2007 From the age of 16 upwards. There are limited places available for this opportunity to meet young people from all over the world. Fr. Ray will accompany 20 young people and some adults. If you are interested and would like to know more contact Fr. Ray at the Parish Office.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
14th -21st September 2007 Cost £500 (excluding insurance and coach to airport). If you are interested in being part of this year’s pilgrimage, please contact the parish office as soon as possible to reserve your booking. By Coach to Lourdes - 15th-24th September 2007 - Cost: £540 For more details - contact: 020 8804 7678 (Mrs Denning) or 020 8952 6123 (Miss Lynch).
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2008 The preparation course for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion 2008 begins in October. Children should be in school year 3 or above, and parishioners of this parish. Please contact Judith at the parish office for further information. If you have a child with a learning disability or special educational needs who is to be prepared for First Communion, please let us know so that we can arrange for them to be included.
CONFIRMATION 2008 The preparation course for Confirmation 2008 begins in the Autumn. The course is open to young parishioners of this parish who are in school Year 10 or above, and who are practising Catholics. We will make every effort to include anyone with learning difficulties or special needs - please let us know. We may also be able to open this course to adults. Contact Judith at the parish office for further information.
ARE YOU REGISTERED? As a Parishioner? You should be! So please sign up now! Forms are available from the Sacristy. You can register online here.
BAPTISM POLICY Parents must make an appointment with Sr. Margaret at the Presbytery on Tuesdays to discuss arrangements. See our Baptism Policy here or pick up a copy from the Parish Office. Parents must be registered for more that six months before making a booking for baptism.
DOCUMENT SIGNING Please make an appointment for Wednesdays only for School Forms and for Passport or other documents. Remember the law requires that you are known to the counter signer so make sure you are registered in the parish.
CHURCH CLEANING ROTA Please offer an hour or two of your time and keep your Church clean. This week team 1
READERS OF THE WORD Please collect your rota dated 1st July from the Sacristy.
GIFT AIDERS If you gift-aid for this parish and have the following numbers (pink envelopes) for the current year of contribution: 224, 310, 317, 323, 327, please contact the parish office and leave your details. Please also indicate if you are a taxpayer or not.
“PARENTING TEENAGERS”
Support Group We are delighted to offer this support beginning in the Autumn. The only qualification you need is to be a parent of teenagers. This support offers help in a relaxing and friendly environment. To find out more, please contact Sr. Kathleen on 020 7624 6374 or email:kathleen.flanagan@hotmail.co Find Out More Meeting: Wednesday 5th September 7pm-8pm. Thinking About Trying It Meeting: Wednesday 12th September 7pm-8pm. Meetings run each Wednesday from 12th Sept - 24th October 7pm-9pm and will be held in the Basement, 14 Quex Road.