Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION Today’s readings are full of confidence in a God whose care is sufficient for our needs. There is nourishment for our souls but also the nurturing of a faith which says nothing can happen to us that can separate us from God’s love. The faith that can hold firm when sorrows and challenges come does not appear overnight. It grows day by day in a prayer and self-giving that can be honest about our doubts and fears, and our anxiety that God will not prove to be enough. It is not only the example of saints and martyrs that shows us how to do this. The extraordinary courage and faith of ordinary people speaks to us of the grace and power that God offers to each one of us in our daily lives. In seeking these gifts and allowing them to work in us, there is much we can learn from the example of our fellow Christians.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday after the 12.15pm Mass until 4p
SCRIPTURE SHARING Scripture Sharing every Thursday, morning sessions 11am, evenings 7.30pm.
CHOIR GROUPS Choir practice on Tuesday evenings has now ended for the summer and will resume in September.
FUNERALS Stephen Swaine RIP, Late of Hemstal Road, NW6. Funeral Service on Thursday 7th August at 2.30pm followed by cremation at West London Crematorium.
WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH
through the Sacrament of Baptism
To
Mia Louise Farrell
& Shiann Carmen Jade Augustin

Please pray for them and their families.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KILBURN Please note the next meeting will be on Monday 1st September 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.
QUEX YOUTH CLUB Closed for summer, reopens on 12th September. Everyone over 8 years welcome to come for Table Tennis/Pool/Arts & Crafts/ Computer every Friday 7pm to 9pm. Cost 80p.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! To all travellers during the summer holidays a safe journey and return home, and to all visitors to our parish a very warm welco
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 has closed for the summer until Wednesday September 3rd when it will open again from 11-2pm at the Community Centre.
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.
CHANGES IN PARISH PERSONNEL At a recent meeting of the Oblate Provincial Council, certain personnel changes have been made that concern this Parish. Fr Brian de Búrca OMI has been appointed to St Teresa’s Parish, Norris Green, Liverpool, and will take up his appointment in the autumn. Fr Bert Bromley OMI has retired from full time ministry and has returned to his native Ballyshannon.

We wish them all the best and ask that you keep them in your prayers.
‘FAREWELL’ BUT NOT GOODBYE
FROM FR BERT Dear Friends,

I arrived back in Quex Road on the 28th February 2004, after an absence of 25 years! Strangely, when I walked through the door of the Priest’s House, it seemed as if I had never left Kilburn! I must say, the past four and a half years here have been, in the main, happy ones!
Quex Road Parish is now a multi-cultural Parish - one which is full of promise and potential. May it continue to be a ‘welcoming Parish’ too.
Now, however, at the age of 76, it’s time for me to ‘move on’ - but NOT FOREVER! I hope to return to Quex Road from time to time. I now simply wish to ‘THANK YOU’ all for your friendship and support over the years. Also, my thanks to my Oblate brothers, for their kindness and help as well. I am retiring to Ireland. I have chosen to do so without any great ‘Fuss or Bother’! It’s the best way in the end! So, my friends, it’s only FAREWELL & NOT GOODBYE.
Till we meet again - Farewell and God Bless you all.

Fr Bert
Fr Brian has received a small Statue of Our Lady from Nigeria and would like to offer it to one of our parishioners. He will draw a name after the 7pm Mass this Sunday. If you would like to be included in the draw, please leave your name in the Sacristy, where the statue can also be viewed.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA Eight days from 22nd November to 29th November 2008 by plane for the price of £569 including all excursions and full board in Fatima. Further information call Mrs R Mozzi on 020 8472 0843.
Please inform the Parish Office if you know of anyone who is housebound, or sick, (either at home or hospital), and needs someone to visit them.
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.
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