Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

Pentecost Sunday On this festival of Pentecost, we celebrate, in a special way, the coming of the Holy Spirit, to us and empowering us to be Christ’s witnesses, forming us into Christ’s body. We are not merely commemorating an event in the distant past but experiencing what is happening to us at this time. Today - as everyday - is our Pentecost.
WEEKDAY EVENING MASSES Evening Masses will continue until the end of May.
CHOIR GROUPS Choir practice every Tuesday evening. 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 Mary Philomena Clarehugh, late of Falkirk House, Maida Vale, Funeral Service at West London Crematorium on Wednesday 14th May at 10.30am.

Teresa Maria Quinn, late of Cygnet Way, Hayes, Middlesex. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 14th May at 12.15pm. followed by burial in Kensal rise Cemetery. Her remains will be received into the Church on at 6.00pm on Tuesday 13th May.

Fr. Patrick Nolan OMI, who died in Leeds. Fr. Nolan ministered for a number of years in this parish. He ministered for many years in Leeds as well as being Novice Master for the Anglo-Irish Province. Fr. Nolan’s Funeral Mass will take place in Corpus Christi Church, Leeds on Thursday next at 11am followed by burial in Killingbeck Cemetery, York Road Leeds.

May they rest in peace.
St. Vincent de Paul Conference St. Vincent de Paul Conference meets this Monday at 7.30pm. in the Presbytery.
“An Irish Exile” “An Irish Exile” written by William John Doherty is available at £10.00 by contacting Mr. Doherty on 0208 2092 5364. The book is the author’s experience of coming to England to begin a new life.
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. All other notices will be removed.
CATHOLIC DEAF AWARENESS WEEK - 11th-18th May Westminster Diocese Deaf Service are organising a Deaf Awareness Day on Thursday, 15th May (morning or afternoon session) at Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace, Victoria - Cost £10.
The Deaf Community in Westminster have been supporting St. Louise’s Centre, Nigeria for a number of years. The Centre has asked for old hearing aids that are no longer used. If you have any, please see contact details on the notice-boards at the back of the church.
St. John Bosco Centre Children’s
Summer Holiday Camp. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will run their St. John Bosco Camp for Children this year from 19th July to 9th August for boys and 9th to 16th August for girls. The holiday is for children who would not otherwise get away during the summer. Further information can be obtained from the local conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Boys’ Booking Secretary on 020 8363 2033, Girls’ Booking Secretary -1634 311350 (6-9pm only)
The Crèche The Crèche is now back in session during the 12.30pm. Mass and we welcome all children from 1-5 years old. Parents of younger children might need to wait with their children for a few minutes
PIONEER ASSOCIATION Annual Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory, Kent on Sunday, 18th May. Coach fare £10. Contact Nora Hanley on 020 8452 0783.
Welcome back to Fr. Benny. Fr. Benny has returned to spend some weeks in the parish both helping out and obtaining funds for his mission in northern India which this parish has promised to sponsor. He will make his annual appeal on Sunday 1st June. Fr. Benny is delighted to be back among his many friends and we look forward to having his smile with us until mid-June.
What’s happening with the Confessionals? As you can see, work on the confessionals is progressing well. You can now get an idea of the new size and the height of the ceiling. Lighting will be installed in the ceiling as well as and air extracting system. All going well, they should be in use in two weeks’ time.
We apologise for the inconvenience the work is causing.
MAY - MONTH OF OUR LADY
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY IN CHURCH Those people who have taken it upon themselves to recite the Rosary after weekday Mass are reminded that they must wait at least 5 minutes after Mass before they begin the Rosary. The Rosary must be the 5 decades without any particular added devotions and may conclude with the Litany of Loreto. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - there will be no recitation of the Rosary on Fridays when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed.
DIAL - A - RIDE Dial-a-Ride’s door to door service for disabled Londoners is no longer charging fares. It is a service provided by Transport for London for disabled people who cannot use buses, trains or the tube. For more information, contact Dial-a-Ride’s Call Centre on 0845 999 1999.
SCRIPTURE SHARING Scripture Sharing every Thursday, morning sessions 11am, evenings 7.30pm.
CONFIRMATION 2008 Next session for both Sets A and B, Wednesday, 14th May at 7.30pm in the Hall
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2008 Please pray for the children of our community who will receive their First Holy Communion today and on 18th and 25th May at 12.30pm Mass.
Our First Communicants today are
Kristina Preka, James Cawley, Cormac Dullea and Luke Stynes.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PRACTICE Friday, 16th May at 4.15pm in the church for 18th May group. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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.
QUEX YOUTH CLUB There will be NO Youth Club on the following dates:
Friday, 30th May
“ 6th and 13th June