Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

WEEKDAY EVENING MASSES From now until the end of April, evening Masses will be at 7pm.
(Please note the time change from 7.30pm to 7pm).
WESTMINSTER ECCLESIASTICAL EDUCATION FUND The annual Diocesan WEEF collection takes place next weekend, and all contributions that you give are used to pay for the training of new priests. Thank you for your support.
CHOIR GROUPS Choir practice resumes on Tuesday, 8th April. Children’s group at 6.30pm and Senior group at 8pm.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday after the 12.15pm Mass until 4pm.
FUNERAL Alexander Eustace RIP, late of Loveridge Road, Kilburn. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 8th April at 10am, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KILBURN Next meeting, Monday, 7th April 2008 at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. New members are very welcome.
BILL HUEBSCH Forms are still available at the back of the church. Completed forms to be returned by the 14th April at the latest.
SYMBOLS OF FAITH Preparing for the Sacraments and Participation in the Liturgy
"Symbols of Faith" trains individuals in the preparation of children and adults with special needs for the Sacraments, using symbolic catechesis, and also in how to prepare for Inclusive Masses and other liturgies. The course will run on Tuesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th April and 6th May at St. Joseph's Pastoral Centre, Hendon, 7.30-9.30pm. Details from Sue at St. Joseph's on 020 8202 3999 or sue@stjoseph.org.uk
PARKING To avoid blocking other parishioners and also to allow free movement of vehicles in case of an emergency, please ensure that you use the school playground for parking when attending Sunday Masses.
NOTICE-BOARDS All posters, announcements and notices for the boards at the back of the church, must be passed through the Parish Office to be rubber-stamped before being placed on the notice-boards.
CHEWING GUM The cleaners who kindly volunteer their time to keep the church neat and tidy, continue to experience problems with removing chewing gum. Please dispose of all gum before entering the church premises. Thank you.
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION On Sunday, 27th April, you are invited to a Parish Community Celebration of Our Cultural Traditions. After the 12.30pm Mass celebrations will follow in the Community Hall
ALTAR SERVERS Elizabeth McCarten, has decided to resign as Head Altar Server, and we wish to express our sincere thanks to her for the past services she has rendered to the Sacred Heart Parish. Thank You!
CARDINAL’S MASS The Cardinal’s Mass for Altar Servers will take place in Westminster Cathedral at 2.30pm on Saturday, 3rd May.

Forms are available in the Sacristy for Altar Servers, who wish to attend the Mass. Please note forms should be completed and signed today, before leaving the church.
PIONEER ASSOCIATION Annual Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory, Kent on Sunday, 18th May. Coach fare £10. Contact Nora Hanley on 020 8452 0783.
SCRIPTURE SHARING Scripture Sharing every Thursday, morning sessions 11am, evenings 7.30pm.
CONFIRMATION 2008 (Parents’ sessions only)
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, 27th April at 11am in the Hall.

Parents’ session, Monday, 28th April at 7.30pm 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.
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.
ACCOMMODATION
REQUIRED Young Sri Lankan couple are looking for accommodation locally - single-room with facilities. Please contact the Parish Office on 020 7624 1701.
MARRIAGE
PREPARATION COURSE This year's 4 session course will take place on Tuesday evenings at 8pm in the Parish Conference Room (at the back of the Church). The dates are 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th May. If you have already passed your details to the Parish Office, application forms will be forwarded to you for completion and return. If not, please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.
QUEX YOUTH CLUB There will be NO Youth Club on the following dates:
Friday, 11th and 18th April
" 30th May
" 6th and 13th June
CLEANING WORK Lady looking for work - hours available mornings 8am-2pm or evenings 4pm - 8pm. Contact Amelia on 07789 583 090
GIFT AID ENVELOPES Please collect your envelope (in alphabetical order) from the Sacristy, if you have not done so. These envelopes cover 6th April 2008 to 5th April 2009 contributions.