Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK - 18th–25th JANUARY
Theme “Pray Without Ceasing” Let us make a special effort during this week to pray for the continued movement of unity between Christians.
EDUCATION SUNDAY - Today A second collection will be taken up at all Masses in aid of the work undertaken by the Catholic Education Service. Thank you for your generous contributions.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP The Children’s Liturgy Group resumes today, and welcomes children aged 4 - 7 at the Family Mass at 12.30pm every Sunday. The children learn about the Gospel in a simple way, complete an activity and are encouraged to pray together. The children return to Mass during the Offertory to join their parents. If your child is a little nervous, you are welcome to join them for the first session or become a volunteer helper.
CRÈCHE The Crèche has resumed, and we will be happy to see all the children between the ages of 1 - 5 years old. Please remember to bring your toddlers in early before the Mass begins. We also expect the named parents to collect their children themselves at the end of the crèche period.
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 Choir practice has resumed on Tuesday evenings. Children’s group at 6.30pm and Senior group at 8pm.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER Every Friday from 3pm-4pm for prayer and quiet meditation
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday after the 12.15pm Mass until 4pm.
WESTMINSTER YEAR BOOK 2008 Issue now on sale in the Repository. Price £4.00
Funerals Nicholas Edmund Aubrey RIP late of Loveridge Road, Kilburn. Funeral Mass on Monday 21st January at 12.15pm, followed by burial at Paddington Old Cemetery.

Paul Guerin RIP late of Morris House, Salusbury Street, NW8. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 22nd January at 12.15pm, followed by cremation at West London Crematorium.

Catherine Taylor RIP late of Whitby House, Boundary Road. Reception on Tuesday 22nd January at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 23rd at 12.15pm, followed by cremation at Golders Green Crematorium.

William Barrett RIP late of Vivian Court, Maida Vale. Funeral Mass on Thursday 24th January at 12.15pm, followed by cremation at West London Crematorium.

William English RIP who was married in this Parish on the 14th January 1956, recent passed away and his burial has already taken place in Ireland.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Rita Connell and Family would like to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad loss, and all who donated to the Oblate Missions. Thanks to Fr. Bert for his help and support. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KILBURN Next meeting, Monday 21st January 2008 at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. New members are very welcome. Please note change of day and venue for 2008.
LOURDES NOVENA 2008
FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY –
MONDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2008.
DateDayTime
2ndSaturday12noon
3rdSunday7.00pm
4thMonday7.30pm
5thTuesday7.30pm
6thWednesday
(Ash Wednesday)		7.30pm
7thThursday7.30pm
8thFriday7.30pm
9thSaturday12noon
10thSunday7.00pm
11thMonday
Feast of Our Lady
of Lourdes		7.30pm
REMINDER If you are still considering joining the Annual Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes, please contact the Parish Office this week to secure a booking with a deposit of £100. The Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral on 10th May 2008 at 3pm. Couples celebrating their 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th+ anniversary, please contact Catherine MacGillivray, Pastoral Affairs Dept on 020 7931 6064, if you wish to attend.
CONFIRMATION 2008 Next sessions, in the Presbytery Conference Room at 7.30pm.
Set B - Wed 23rd January 2008.
Set A - Wed 31st January 2008.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2008 Next session, Sunday 3rd February at 11am in the Hall.

Parents’ Session, Monday 4th February at 7.30pm in the Hall.
(This session is for parents only)
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 This Week Rota 4
New volunteers welcome! Please offer an hour or two of your time.
QUEX YOUTH CLUB QYC re-opens at 7pm on Friday 18th January 2008.
DINNER DANCE Being organised by the Offaly Association (London) on Saturday 2nd February in the Irish Centre, Camden Town. Enquires to Peter Hynes on 07876 213 091.
REQUIRED Qualified Nurse/NVQ Level 2 Carer required for lady with dementia. 4 days per week. Non-smoker. Patience, good sense of humour required. References required. CRB checks carried out. Tel: Bernadette 07845 188 722.
MASS AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor is celebrating this Mass on Saturday, 16th February at 3pm in Westminster Cathedral, as a unique Diocesan celebration commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes. If you wish to attend and have any special requirements for wheelchair space, your details must be communicated to Catherine MacGillivray, Dept of Pastoral Affairs, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, SW1P 1QN (Tel: 020 7931 6064) by 25th January 2008.