Quex News - Newsletter of the Sacred Heart Church

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
FEAST OF THE LATERAN BASILICA We might well ask what has today’s feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica to do with the everyday life of this parish community. It is a feast which embodies a truth about the Church of which we constantly need to be reminded. We are part of something greater than what we experience each week. We are part of something which is one, holy and catholic. We are members of Christ’s body; he is the foundation of our lives.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
9th November The 11am Mass will be celebrated for all those who laid down their lives in the two World Wars and present conflicts in the world.

May the giving of their lives -
the ultimate sacrifice -
be the means of procuring peace with justice for all nations.
May their souls rest in peace.
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 Francis Martin Sweeney RIP, late of Sir Robert Peel, Peel Precinct, NW6. Reception on Monday 10th November at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 11th November at 12.15pm, followed by cremation at West London Crematorium.

Michael Ellis RIP, late of 12 Loveridge Road, NW6. Reception on Tuesday 11th November at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 12th November at 12.15pm, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH
through the Sacrament of Baptism
To
Simon Sephora
&
Alberto Bergonzi Pereira Da Silva

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KILBURN Please note the next meeting will be on Monday 10th November at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. New members are very welcome.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS-RCIA Are you thinking of becoming a Catholic? If so, the RCIA programme may interest you. It takes place on Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm to 8.30pm, and each session consists of input, discussion and reflection on the Catholic faith. The next programme will begin in October. If you are interested, please contact Judith for further information.
Sacred Heart Parish ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
Saturday 20th December at 8.00pm

St. Eugene de Mazenod
Community Centre
Mazenod Avenue, Kilburn

3 Course dinner followed by live
entertainment
Tickets: £35

Call 020 7624 5517 or speak to
Anna or Maggie in the Community Centre
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of the late Angela Roach (nee Kilcawley) late of Malvern Road, Kilburn, would like to thank all who attended her Funeral, sent Mass cards and flowers, and for their prayers and sympathy. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
‘COME AND SEE’ An evening for men considering a Vocation to the Roman Catholic Priesthood on Tuesday 18th November, 7.30pm-9pm, at Our Lady of Grace and St Edward Church, 247 Chiswick High Road London W4 4PU (nearest underground - Turnham Green/District Line). For more details please contact the Vocations Director, Fr Chris Vipers 020 7798 9083.
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA Annual Memorial Services for
Deceased Members
Sunday 2nd November
9am Mass-St Agnes, Cricklewood
Sunday 16th November
10.30am Mass– Westminster Cathedral
Sunday 30th November
11am Mass-Sacred Heart, Quex Road
LONDON IRISH CENTRE
OPEN DAY Tuesday 11th November 2-8pm. A chance to see the Centre, learn what goes on there, participate in activities and meet the staff. All are welcome. Just come along to the Centre at 50-52 Camden Square, NW1 Come along for a Big Day of stalls, workshops, financial advice, free theatre performances, music and more.
READERS OF THE WORD Please collect your rota (starting 2nd November) from the sacristy.
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.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER
APPEAL Donations are welcome for the Christmas flowers that adorn the Church and Sanctuary. Please give your donations into the Repository or Parish Office.
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.
Remembrance list of the Dead Please take a sheet and write the names of your deceased relatives and friends and return them in the envelope provided to the Sacristy or Parish Office, or place them in the specially provided container that will be placed before the altar during all Masses in November. You may give an offering with your envelope. Mass will be celebrated every day during November for all our Holy Souls.
Mass for the Bereaved Mass for the Bereaved of all who have died, especially in the past year will be celebrated on Thursday 13th November at 7pm. The names of all who have died since last November will be called out and family members are invited to come forward with one flower to place at the Altar.
50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION
OF FR. BERT BROMLEY, O.M.I. Don’t forget to come and join with us to celebrate with Fr. Bert on Saturday, 15th November at 8.30pm in the parish hall. It promises to be a great evening! Contributions of food for the occasion would be greatly appreciated. Envelopes are available for those wishing to make a contribution towards a farewell gift
PRISONERS’ SUNDAY Today is a Day of Prayer for prisoners and their dependants. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
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. From the first week in October, Baptisms will take place on Saturdays at 4pm.
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
New players welcome

Wed: Ladies Darts

Saturday 8th November
Music in Lounge
Gerry Langley
From 8.30pm

Saturday 15th November
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ordination of
Fr. Bert Bromley OMI
Join us for what promises to be a great evening
Music by Tim Greenwood
From 8.30pm in Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hall available for
Private Functions
020 7624 5517
PILGRIMAGES? The parish is looking towards organising pilgrimages over the next few years. There is a possibility of organising a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Autumn 2009 and perhaps Oberammergau in 2010. If you would be interested in taking part in one or other of them, please contact the parish office.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2009 Children’s Session
Next session, 16th November at 11am in the parish hall.
Parents’ session - Monday 17th November at 7.30pm in the hall.
Confirmation 2009 Candidates’ Session
Next session, Wednesday 12th
November, 7.30pm in the
Presbytery.