Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

WELCOME FR. LIAM GRIFFIN, O.M.I. Fr. Liam joined us this week to begin to take up his duties and we warmly welcome him to our community.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Second Collection - 21st October Each parish around the world will celebrate World Mission Sunday next week. Our prayers and donations help to support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor. It is our chance to help Catholic communities all over the world.

PARISH EVENING MASS There will be no 7pm Masses on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please continue to check future Newsletters for any changes.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU Invitation to further meetings for all, as well as a report on last meetings available. Please pick up a copy at the back of the church.

ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT MASS Thursday, 15th November at 7.30pm when we join with all who have been bereaved over the past year and for all the bereaved of the parish.

FUNERALS Mary Josephine Hayes RIP, late of Peace Grove, Wembley. Reception on Wednesday 17th October at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday 18th at 12.15pm, followed by burial at Kensal Green Cemetery.

Herbert Fernando RIP, late of Kenton Road, Harrow. Funeral Mass on Friday 19th October at 12.15pm, followed by burial at Paddington Old Cemetery.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of the late Charlie Lynch wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement. Those who sent Mass cards and gave to the collection for St John & Elizabeth Hospice at Charlie’s funeral mass. Thanks also to Frs. Ray Warren, Bert Bromley, Frank Birmingham and Sr. Eileen, for their kindness and help during a difficult period. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic? If so, the RCIA programme may be for you. It takes place one evening a week from 7.15 to 8.30, and each session consists of input, discussion and reflection on the Catholic faith. The programme will begin in October. If you are interested please telephone the parish office, or call in.

SCRIPTURE SHARING Scripture sharing on the Sunday readings takes place every Thursday from 11am-12noon in the morning and 7.30-8.30pm in the evening in the Parish Room.

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.

CHOIR GROUPS Resume on Tuesdays. Children’s group at 6.30pm and Senior group at 8pm.

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER Every Friday from 3pm-4pm for prayer and quiet meditation

QUEX YOUTH CLUB If you are age 7-14 years, come along for arts and crafts/pool/computer/games to the Community Centre (next to the church) from 7pm to 9pm every Friday. (Cost 70p a week, plus £2 yearly membership).

GREAT CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE
Saturday, 10th May 2008 at 3pm in Westminster Cathedral To celebrate all wedding anniversaries
If you would like to come to acknowledge your 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th or 60th then please give your details into the parish office before 1st December.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING
FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 10th May 2008 at 3pm.
The Cardinal wants to invite all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th+ wedding anniversary in 2008. Would all couples in the parish who qualify, please hand in their names and full postal address to the Parish Office as soon as possible.

THANK YOU FROM FR. RAY
Friday 19th October at 8.30pm in the Community Centre Please come along and join this celebration with Fr. Ray before he takes up his new appointment.

There will be a retiring collection for Fr. Ray after all Masses today.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2008
150th Anniversary Celebration Bookings have already started for next September 2008. If you want to come, please contact the Parish Office to book your place. Due to the number of pilgrims attending this anniversary year, it will be necessary to put in place procedures to ensure that all goes as smoothly as possible. Please watch this space for news updates.

ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY– KILBURN Next meeting, Tuesday 16th October at 7.30pm in the Sacristy.

ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY - RAFFLE Tickets will be on sale at the back of the church next weekend at 50p each.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2008 Children’s Session
Next session, Sunday 21st October, 11am until 12noon in the Hall.

CONFIRMATION 2008 Parents’ Meeting
Wednesday 17th October at 7.30pm in the Hall. This meeting is for parents only not candidates.
Registration is now closed.
Judith will be contacting each candidate to arrange an interview.

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.

CHURCH CLEANING ROTA This Week Rota 2
New volunteers welcome! Please offer an hour or two of your time.

SCHOOL TRANSFERS
See notice-board for details of Open Mornings/Evenings. NOTE TO PARENTS
Parents must book an appointment through the parish office for the signing of the priests reference form. Fr. Ray is available after school on Monday and Tuesday and all day on Wednesday.
Parents pay very close attention to School Admissions criteria. Some contain very complex points systems and evidence of catholic faith and practice is your responsibility to provide and prove, not the priest! Please ensure that you have clearly understood all the Local Authority regulations also.

HOSPITAL VISITS
FROM THE PRIEST Please inform the parish office if you, a family member or a parishioner is in hospital. The priests visit the hospitals regularly and they can only know about a parishioner if someone tells them.

OBLATE VOCATIONS Religious life and Priesthood is a real life choice for young men. If you are interested contact: Fr. Ray this week.

MARRIAGE CARE
TELEPHONE HELPLINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please see notice-board.