Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church
PETER’S PENCE
Today is the Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul. There will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence. This collection is taken up throughout the world to aid the Pope in the growth of the church.
CONFIRMATION 2008
Final session for all Candidates on Wednesday 2nd July at 7.30 in the Hall.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2008
Parishioners booked on the Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes in September are reminded that all monies outstanding should be settled on or before the end of June. Tangney Tours require full payment by early July.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Friday after the 12.15pm Mass until 4pm.
SCRIPTURE SHARING
Scripture Sharing every
Thursday
, morning sessions 11am, evenings 7.30pm.
CHOIR GROUPS
Choir practice every Tuesday evening. Children’s group at 6.30pm and Senior group at 8pm.
FUNERALS
Teresa Mary Smith RIP
, Late of Lechmere Road NW2. Reception into the Church on Monday 30th June at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 1st July at 10am followed by cremation at West London Crematoriu
Harry Carey RIP
, Formerly of Conway House, Quex Road. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Eamon Gormley RIP
, Late of Kingsgate Road, NW6. Funeral Mass on Thursday 3rd July at 10am followed by cremation at West London Crematorium.
WELCOME
INTO THE CHURCH
through the Sacrament of Baptism
To
Evander Emmanuel Scott
Jea’Myia Armarny Wilson
Rah’Sharn Ricketts
Rah’Mone Ricketts
Rah’Shelle Ricketts
Please pray for them and their families.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KILBURN
Next meeting, Monday 30th June at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. New members are very welcome.
If you know of anyone who needs the assistance of the SVP, please do not hesitate to contact us in confidence through the Parish Office..
THE PASSAGE
GARDEN PARTY
The Passage annual Garden Party in the College Garden, Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 23rd July, from 5.30 to 8.30pm. Tickets at £22 each, include wine, soft drinks, buffet supper and live music.
Tickets are available from The Passage, St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, London SW1P 1NL. Tel 020 7592 1856.
Email:
tickets@passage.org.uk
.
It will not be possible to purchase tickets in the Abbey. All proceeds in aid of The Passage. Please support the excellent work which The Passage does for homeless people in Central London.
Knights of St Columba
ST EDMUND CAMPION
PILGRIMAGE
6pm Mass on Saturday 5th July
The relic visits this Church on its journey from Lyford Grange near Oxford, where St Edmund was arrested, to Tyburn, where he suffered a martyr’s death.
See poster on the noticeboard at the back of the Church for more details.
Lady looking for Work
Cleaning, ironing and general housework. Good references. Available hours Mon– Sat 9am to 5pm. Call Maria 07798 856 203.
Registered Nurse
25+ years experience
Available to look after patients in own home, as a carer/companion. Reasonable hourly rates, references available. Call Bridget 020 8452 8665.
HOLIDAY TO SANDOWN
ISLE OF WIGHT
The Quex Parish Senior Citizens are organising a holiday to Sandown from 14th to 21st September, and have a few vacancies left. The cost is £333. Anyone interested, please call 020 8969 0688.
MASS FOR THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Sunday 6th July at 3pm
Volunteers needed :
To drive the housebound - it is hoped that family members will help.
To steward the Car Park– around the Church and at the back of the Priests’ House.
To welcome and usher people to their seats.
To help with the tea party in the Community Centre after the Mass.
If you would like to bring food with you to share with others -please do so.
Such food should be left in the Community Centre before the Mass.
Anyone needing transport, please let us know well
in advance
of the day.
Phone the Parish Office on: 020 7624 1701.
CAMDEN DEANERY TALKS IN KENTISH TOWN
Fr. John Deehan will give a series of 2 talks on ‘You must be Witnesses before the World’ on 27th June and 4th July 2008. Both talks will start at 7.30pm and will be held in Kentish Town (Our Lady Help of Christians) parish, 4 Lady Margaret Rd, NW5 2XT. For more information please contact Ausra Karaliute or Fr Tom Forde on 020 7485 4023 or at
kentishtown@rcdow.org.uk
.
These talks are aimed at the whole adult community and will be opportunities for each of us to grow in our understanding of the Faith
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION
OF UNBORN CHILDREN
Mrs Joanna Bogle will be giving a free talk on
‘Women, the pro-life movement & the Catholic Church’
on Thursday 3rd July at 7.30pm at 24 Smith Terrace, London SW3 4DL.
The nearest tube is Sloane Square and walk down the King’s Road, left into Smith Street, right into Smith Terrace. (There is free meter & single-yellow line car parking around Smith Terrace after 6.30pm). Joanna Bogle is a Catholic writer and a pro-life campaigner.
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
2
New volunteers welcome! Please offer an hour or two of your time.
MAZENOD SOCIAL CLUB
& COMMUNITY CENTRE
Mazenod Avenue
Weekly Events
Mon: Mens Darts
Tues: Bingo 7-8pm
Weds: Ladies Darts
Thurs & Sat : Line Dancing
From 8pm (most weeks)
Fri: Music (coming soon)
Sat: Bingo 7-8pm
Sat: Music (coming soon)
Sun: Music (coming soon)
Live GAA in Lounge
Hall available for Bookings
Call for availability
020 7624 5517
Saturday 5th July
Coach to Sandown Race Course
£30 per person includes entry and return journey
Bookings now being taken in the Club
Deadline for bookings is
23rd June
Hall available for Bookings
Call for availability
020 7624 5517