Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

PRISONERS’ SUNDAY Today is a Day of Prayer for prisoners and their dependants. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS Bro. Daniel Walsh, wishes to express his sincere thanks on behalf of the Christian Brothers, for welcoming him to the Parish last weekend and the very generous contribution totalling £2,022.50 in aid of their work.
Remembrance list of the Dead You may return your list of deceased in the envelope provided to the Sacristy or Parish Office. An offering may be given with your envelope. Mass will be celebrated every day during November for all our Holy Souls.
CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE
25th November There will be a second collection next Sunday after all Masses, in aid of the Diocesan Catholic Youth Service.
FR. PASCHAL DILLON’S BAZAAR The date for the next Bazaar will be Saturday 23rd February 2008 in the Community Centre. Please hold on to any items you wish to donate for sale until February.
Special note - please do not contribute clothes. Thank you.
MEMORIAL MASS
Fr Johnny McGrath, OMI Fr. Johnny, died in Dublin on 17th October. The 11am Mass today, will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. May he rest in perfect peace.
FUNERALS Irene Annette O’Shea RIP, late of Streatley Road, Kilburn. Reception on Monday 19th November at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 20th at 12.15pm, followed by burial at Paddington Old Cemetery.

Mary Martina Walshe RIP, late of Hopefield Avenue, Queens Park. Funeral Mass on Monday 19th November at 7.30pm. Burial will take place in Ireland.

Peter McGrath RIP, late of William Seville House, Denmark Road, NW6. Reception on Tuesday 20th November at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 21st at 12.15pm, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

James Anthony (Tony) Hickey RIP, late of Salusbury Road, NW6. Funeral Mass on Thursday 22nd November at 7pm. Burial will take place in Ireland.
BAPTISMS Congratulations to Hannah Faye and Abby Ella McAuliffe, who received the Sacrament of Baptism last Sunday, 11th November. Please pray for them and their family.
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.
CHOIR GROUPS Resume on Tuesdays. Children’s group at 6.30pm and Senior group at 8pm.
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.
BIG CHRISTMAS CLEAN Will take place on Thursday 6th December after the 12.15pm Mass. All available cleaners are needed on that day. If any parishioners would like to volunteer to help—you are most welcome to do so. Thank you.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday after the 12.15pm Mass until 4pm.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER APPEAL Donations are welcome for the Christmas flowers that adorn the Sanctuary and the Church. Please give your donations into the Repository or Parish Office.
BLESSING OF GRAVES Sunday 25th November at 2pm
at Paddington Old Cemetery, Willesden Lane.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2008
150th Anniversary Celebration Our quota for bookings has almost been reached. If you are intending to participate in the anniversary celebrations, please contact the Parish Office to book your place. In order to avoid any confusion, it will be necessary to put in place procedures to ensure that all goes as smoothly as possible. The costs per person are £525 fare and lodging, £24 insurance and £25 to/from Quex Road to Stansted by coach. Single room supplement is an additional £140, but due to the large amount of people expected next year, single rooms are extremely limited. Deposits of £100 per person must be paid on or before 5th January 2008. Balance payments on or before 1st July 2008. Cheques should be made payable to the “Sacred Heart Church”. Please note monies paid are non-refundable on cancellation of booking.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY—KILBURN Next meeting, Tuesday 20th November at 7.30pm in the Sacristy. New members are very welcome.
CHILDREN’S PANTOMIME
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN The Galtymore, Cricklewood Broadway on Sunday 16th December - Doors open 4.30pm - Show 5pm. Advance tickets £5. Tel: 020 8452 1415
ANONYMOUS DONATION Thank you to the lady who made a donation by post to the Parish.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2008 Children’s Session

Today, 11am until 12noon in the Hall.
CONFIRMATION 2008 Next session for Set A, Wednesday 21st November at 7.30pm in the Presbytery Conference Room.
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 3
New volunteers welcome! Please offer an hour or two of your time.
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 80p a week, plus £2 yearly membership).
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
VACANCIES The Passage, a charity for helping homeless people, has vacancies for a volunteer coordinator, a substance misuse worker and a resettlement worker. Closing date for applications 26th November. Phone Andrew Hollingsworth on 020 7592 1855.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Eucharistic Ministers, who visit the sick and housebound, are requested to update their Holy Communion “Lists” as soon as possible please. Just return them to the Parish Office. Thank you. The Parish is most grateful to the Eucharistic Ministers for their services.
ACCOMMODATION One bedroom flat required in Kilburn area for young Polish family. Phone 020 7624 1114.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Eucharistic Ministers, who visit the sick and housebound, are requested to update their Holy Communion “Lists” as soon as possible please. Just return them to the Parish Office. Thank you. The Parish is most grateful to the Eucharistic Ministers for their services.
KNIGHTS OF ST.COLUMBA
ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASSES Sunday 18th Nov at 10.30am
Westminster Cathedral
Sunday 25th Nov at 10.30am
St. Agnes, Cricklewood