Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

WEEKDAY EVENING MASSES From Tuesday, 25th March to the end of April, evening Masses will be at 7pm. (Please note the time change from 7.30pm to 7pm).10am, 12.15pm & 7.30pm.
Stations of the Cross each Friday at 11.30am
FEAST OF ST. PATRICK Come and join us in our Mass in honour of St. Patrick on Saturday, 15th March at 12noon.
BEANNACHTAI NA FÈILE PADRAIG
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2008 Bookings have now closed..
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 Bridget Theresa Hamshaw RIP, late of Leff House, Winchester Avenue, NW6. Reception on Monday, 10th March at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 11th at 12.15pm, followed by burial at Kensal Green Cemetery.

Edward Gaughan RIP, late of Dyne Road, NW6 7DR. Reception on Thursday, 13th March at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, 14th at 12.15pm, followed by burial at Hampstead Cemetery.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of the late Mary Stacey, wish to thank all those who sympathised and supported them during their recent bereavement. Thank you for the love you shared with her.

The family of the late Minnie Carmody, would like to thank all those who supported them in their recent bereavement, sent Mass and sympathy cards, flowers, and all who donated to the Alzheimer’s Society. Thanks to Fr. Bert and Fr. John Lee for their support. Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

The family of the late Jack Scannell, would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement, attended the funeral Mass, sent cards, flowers and travelled long distances to be with them. Thanks also to Fr. Bert and the Funeral Directors. Mass will be offered for your intentions.
BAPTISM Congratulations to Jadyn Wyre and Malachy Johnson who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, 2nd March. Please pray for them and their family.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KILBURN Next meeting, Monday, 10th March 2008 at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. New members are very welcome.
RCIA Today (the fifth Sunday of Lent), those preparing for initiation into the Church at Easter will celebrate rituals called the “scrutinies” during the 11am Mass. These are rites of healing and strengthening, for self-searching and repentance.
PARISH GIFT AID AND PLANNED GIVING 2008 New envelope packs starting from 6th April 2008 will be available for collection from Easter Sunday, 23rd March. Please make sure that you pick-up your pack. If you have not yet registered as a Gift Aider, please see George at the back of the church on the 23rd. Every £1 offering you give = £1.28 for your parish!
HOSPITAL VISITS FROM THE PRIEST To enable us to visit parishioners in hospital, your help is needed to advise us if any member of your family or a parishioner known to you is in hospital. The priests visit the hospitals regularly and because of Protection Regulations they can only know about a parishioner if someone tells them, so it is essential that you contact us prior to any visits.
Ring found Ring found in Mutrix Road - Friday, 7th May.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday - 16th March.
Blessing and distribution of Palms at all Masses. Blessing and procession of Palms from the Hall to the Church at the 12.30pm Mass.

Parish Reconciliation Service - Wednesday, 19th March at 7.30pm.


Holy Thursday - 20th March
Morning Prayer at 10am
Confessions 10.30am - 12.30pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8pm, followed by keeping vigil until 11pm and concluding with Night Prayer.


Good Friday - 21st March
Morning Prayer at 10am
Stations of the Cross at 10.15am
Confessions 10.30am - 12.30pm
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion at 3pm, confessions follow liturgy
Prayer around the Cross (Taizé) at 8pm.


Holy Saturday - 22nd March
Morning Prayer at 10am
Confessions 10.30am - 12.30pm
Vigil of Easter at 8pm, followed by a community celebration in the Hall with our newly baptised and confirmed members.


Easter Sunday - 23rd March
Masses at 9am, 11am, 12.30pm & 7pm.
TAIZÉ Wednesday, 12th March will be the last Taizé-style Mass, followed by prayer and meditation until after Easter.
SCRIPTURE SHARING During Lent, there will be no Scripture Sharing on Thursday evenings. Dates for Thursday mornings at 11am are below:br /> March: 13th & 20th
CONFIRMATION 2008 The Rite of Commitment takes place this evening at the 7pm Mass. Welcome to all candidates, parents and sponsors.

Next candidates’ session in the Presbytery Conference Room at 7.30pm.
Set A - Wednesday, 2nd April
Set B - Wednesday, 23rd April

Parents’ sessions for Set A - Wednesday, 30th April : Set B - Tuesday, 6th May. In the Presbytery Conference Room at 7.30pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2008 Next children’s session, Sunday 30th March at 11am in the Hall.
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 CLEANERS Team 3
New volunteers welcome! Please offer an hour or two of your time.
OBLATE MISSION BAZAAR
Postponed until Saturday,
19th April Donations or contributions towards the Bazaar may still be handed in at the Mission Office or Repository.
WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Service at the Methodist Church, Quex Road, Kilburn, on Friday 7th March at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
EASTER FLOWERS Please give your donations for the Easter Flowers to the Repository at the back of the Church. These donations help to make the church look beautiful for Easter.
TRAINING FOR
ALTAR SERVERS There will be a training session for new altar servers at 11am on Saturday, 15th March. Please report to the Sacristy.
READERS OF THE WORD Please collect your rota (starting 2nd March 2008) from the Sacristy.
Carer/Cleaner required. Kilburn area. Please contact Bernadette on 020 7372 3721. Cleaner/Shopper required locally - 2 hours weekly. Must have ID and 2 references. Tel: 020 7266 0948
BIG EASTER CLEAN Will take place on Thursday, 13th March 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.
CAFOD SUPPORTERS DAY If you would like to know more about CAFOD’s work and perhaps get involved in volunteering, you are invited to a Supporters Day in their London Office at Stockwell on Tuesday, 11th March from 10am - 4pm. To reserve a place contact their Local Office on 020 8449 6970 or email
westminster@cafod.org.uk
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