Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus once again draws his parables from everyday images of hope and discouragement- the hope of a tiny seed that produces a marvellous tree, the small amount of leaven that makes it possible to feed a large family or a small village. There is also the discouragement of the farmer who finds that the field sown with clean seed is sprouting weeds; but it is a moment of discouragement that will be transformed by patient waiting. These parables announce to us the promise and joy of the Kingdom of God.
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 Rosaleen Austin RIP, Late of Vivian Court. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 22nd July at 10am followed by burial at Harrow Weald Cemetery.

Theresa Maria Cooper RIP, Late of Snowman House, Abbey Road. Cremation on Wednesday 23rd July at 11am at Golders Green Crematorium.

Eugene Clarke RIP, Late of Chipstead Gardens, Dollis Hill NW2. Services at St Mary & St Andrew Church, Dollis Hill. Reception on Monday 21st July at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 22nd July at 11am.
WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH
through the Sacrament of Baptism
To
Frankie Julian De Costres
Joseph James Paolo Sathan
&
David Shenas

Please pray for them and their families.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KILBURN Next meeting, Monday 21st July at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. New members are very welcome.
QUEX YOUTH CLUB Finishes 18th July, reopens on 5th September. Everyone over 8 years welcome to come for Table Tennis/Pool/Arts & Crafts/ Computer every Friday 7pm to 9pm. Cost 80p.
WORLD YOUTH DAY Today we remember the young people gathered in Sydney with Pope Benedict XI to celebrate World Youth Day. May their experience help them to be witnesses of the Gospel in today’s world.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you have 2-3 hours a week to spare? The Diocese of Westminster Justice and Peace Commission is looking for volunteers to help with speaking English in small groups to migrants. Teaching experience helpful but not necessary. For more information contact Denise Kwasnik at 0790 405 9704 or at drkwasnik@gmail.com.
PENSIONERS DROP IN
ADVICE SERVICE The Pensioners Drop-In Advice Service run by the Irish Elderly Advice Network with Seamus Mulready every Wednesday from 11-2pm at the Community Centre, will close from Wednesday July 30th until Wednesday September 3rd.
ADOPTERS NEEDED The Catholic Children’s Society is keen to hear from married couples or single people who would like to learn more about the possibilities of adopting. Children needing adopters today are in the care of local authorities. There are children of all ages waiting for new families with the greatest need being for those aged between five and seven. Full preparation and support is given during the assessment process and afterwards once a child has been placed. To find out more contact us on 020 8969 5305, or email paulinem@cathchild.org.uk or visit our website: www.cathchild.org.uk.
ANNUAL OBLATE MISSION APPEAL Today Fr Paschal Dillon will make the annual appeal for your help with the missionary work of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate throughout the world. Today the Oblates are in 69 countries around the world, working in the poorest and most difficult of missions. The Anglo-Irish Province of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate has a special commitment to the work of the Oblates in Brazil.
You can show your support for the work of the Oblates throughout the world by contributing to the second collection today, and you can also help the work of the Oblates throughout the year by taking one of the blue collection boxes at the back of the Church.

Thank you all for your continued generosity.
ROOMS TO LET Single room to rent. Would suit student. Chapter Rd, Willesden NW2. Tel 07505 300 149 or 07941 186 098.

Room to rent in detached house, suitable for a single person. Cricklewood. Tel Ray 020 8452 6964.
TALK BY CAFOD Come and hear the inspiring CAFOD Partner Nete de Araujo, from Brazil, give a talk at Westminster Cathedral in the Hinsley Room on Monday 21st July at 7pm. Fifteen years ago Nete was homeless and living on the streets awith her young family. She now works for a CAFOD Partner to bring affordable housing in San Paulo Brazil. All are welcome to Nete’s talk. Light refreshments will be served from 6.30pm. For further information contact the CAFOD office at Westminster@cafod.org.uk or 020 8449 6970.
CAMDEN PLUS CREDIT
UNION The Camden Plus Credit Union will attend Mazenod Social Club on 22nd July to give two short presentations as to how the Credit Union can work with the Social Club and its members. These will be at 6.30pm and 8pm.
There will be time for questions following the presentations.
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 1
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 & Sat: Bingo 7-8pm in Hall
Tues: 25 Card School in Lounge
Wed: Ladies Darts

Sat 19th July: Music in Lounge - "Amarillo"

Sun: Live GAA in Lounge

Thurs 24th July: Line Dancing in Hall from 8.30pm
Sat 26th July: Music in Lounge - St.Peters & Moore
Sat 26th July: No Bingo - Private Function

Everyone Welcome

Hall available for Bookings
Call for availability
020 7624 5517