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 The church hosts a number of activities and events throughout the year, and if you are interested in either helping out or just participating, then details of all that is going on at Sacred Heart will appear here in due course.
(please scroll down to view current events in date order)
DO YOU ENJOY SINGING? WHY NOT JOIN OUR CHOIR: We have a thriving Church Choir led by John Davis and accompanied by our organist, Maria Watson. We meet for about an hour before 10.30 Mass every Sunday, except the first Sunday of each month, when the Choir gets a break. We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. All ages and abilities are welcome to join our friendly group and you are not expected to commit to coming every week. Come along and give it a try!
FIRST COMMUNION 2011: Parents of children in at least Year 3 of Primary Education in September 2010 are now invited to register their child for First Confession and First Communion in 2011. The yellow Registration forms are on the table at the back of the church.
CONFIRMATION 2011: The Registration forms for Confirmation in 2011 are now on the table at the back of the church. The forms are green. The Course will begin later in the year, but Candidates who will be in at least Year 9 of Secondary Education in September this year, are invited to apply.
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - CHILDREN IN YEAR 2 IN SEPTEMBER 2010: Purple Registration Forms are now available at the back of the Church.
These sessions are to support parents of Catholic children who are not at Catholic Schools, in preparing them for their First Communion Year, which will start in September 2011.
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - POST FIRST COMMUNION YEAR - YEAR 4: Starting after the summer, we will be supporting parents whose children will be in Year 4 of Primary Education in Non-Catholic Schools, by having Religious Education sessions with the children.
Please register your child on the gold forms at the back of the Church. It is hoped that we will be able to continue to support these same parents as their children advance in Primary Education year by year:
For example -
2010-2011 Year 4
2011-2012 Year 4 & 5
2012-2013 Year 4, 5 & 6
R.C.I.A. (RITE OF THE CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) 2010/2011: Pink Registration forms are now available at the back of the Church for anyone who would like to join the R.C.I.A. Group after the summer. If you are interested in being baptised Catholic, if you have already been baptised and wish to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church, if you have already been baptised Catholic but not taken your Holy Comminion or been confirmed or if you would like to know more about the Catholic faith, please fill in one of the forms and return to Deacon Adrian in the Presbytery.
GOING IN TO HOSPITAL?: If you or a relative are going into hospital you need to contact the Hospital Chaplain yourself if you would like them to come and see you. Data protection laws prevent hospital staff from notifying the chaplain unless you specifically request them to do so.
For the QEII at Welwyn call Bernadette Cassidy, either on her mobile - 0788 4187463; or the Chaplaincy at QEII 01707 224003.
For the LISTER at Stevenage call Bernadette Cassidy, either on her mobile - 0788 4187463; or the Chaplaincy at LISTER 01438 285518.
For the PRINCESS ALEXANDRA at Harlow call Fr Slavek, either at the Presbytery 01279 426017 or the Chaplaincy at the hospital through the hospital switchboard 01279 444445.
SPEC: SPEC are seeking to appoint young men and women for a year-out experience with children and young people. These full-time volunteers will live as part of the SPEC Community at All Saints Pastoral Centre in London Colney. They will have a particular focus on nuturing faith in young people through dynamic retreats, using games, art, storytelling and much more.
Full training and professional accreditation through YMCA will be given and the opportunity to study for a foundation degree in Youth Ministry.
For Further details visit (www.spec.org.uk)
HERTFORD SUNDAY EVENING MASS THROUGHOUT AUGUST Please note that there will be no Sunday evening Mass in Hertford for the month of August.
LOVEWARELIVEWARE: Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 27th-29th. This is a festival of fun activities in our community. Ther are loads of things happening for all ages on each of the above dates. All events are open to everyone in our community. Do come and join in the fun!
LADIES GROUP: Wednesday 22nd September at 8 p.m. - Talk on Grooming/Sex Trafficking (all parishioners welcome).
POPE BENEDICT XVI: 16th - 19th September. Pope Benedict XVI will visit Scotland and England.
PARISH BARBEQUE: September date to be be confirmed nearer the time. We will now be having the Parish BBQ in September to coincide with the Pope's visit. Watch this space.
LADIES GROUP: 13th October - Learning to Crochet.
AN INTRODUCTION TO PARISH SACREMENTAL PREPARATION FOR NEW & POTENTIAL CATECHISTS: Saturday 16th October 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane, London Colney, Herts AL2 1AF
This gathering is an opportunity to meet informally with others who are interested in Parish catechesis and are exploring the possibility of volunteering as catechists in the Parish.
The session will explore:
What is Catechesis?
Using the Bible
Understanding the Catechism & Church Documents
The Role of Parish Catechists & Volunteers
Prayer in Catechetical Sessions
Practical Tips & Tools for New Catechists
Getting the most out of a Sacramental Programme
The Session is free but Pre-Booking is essential. 0207 798 9150 or email catadmin@rcdow.org.uk
There is no obligation to become a catechist because you have attended the session. We hope that the session will help you better understand the role of the Parish Catechist and give you some food for thought and reflection.
LADIES GROUP: 17th November - Make soup for Advent lunches.
LADIES GROUP: December date TBA - Making Christmas Decorations.
CHURCH/HALL EXTENSION PROGRAMME -100 CLUB LOTTERY:
Why not become a member of our 100 Club which is drawn on the first Sunday of each month in the Hall after 10.30 a.m. Mass. Prizes each month are £50, £30, £10 and two prizes of £5 each.
The subsciption to be a member is £50 for 12 months or £26 for six months. Cheques should be made payable to 'Ware Catholic Church'. Application forms are available in the church porch (on the left hand side as you enter the church).
July Winners - £50 Joan Pamphilon; £30 Jackie Timson; £10 Kathy McGeady; £5 each for Judy King & Bart Kevany.
Thanks to all that take part in this fund-raising effort and thanks to Tom Stapleton for organising the monthly draw. The net proceeds to our parish funds in 2009 is £2,184.50
New members can join at any time
FAMILY MASS: At 10.30 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month there will be a 'Family Mass' with music readings and homily specifically for children. It is hoped that as many families with children, particularly of primary school age, will come along to this Mass.
REPOSITORY: After all Masses first weekend of each month. Cards and Recipe Books will also be included in the 'Holy' stock.
CAKE & PRODUCE STALL: Stalls will be held on the first weekend of each month. Thanks to those who continually give their support, but more makers of cakes, jams, etc. and or buyers would be welcome.
The March stall raised just £165.12. Grateful thanks also to 'The Makers' and 'The Sellers'. The amount goes to our Extension Fund.
If you can bake, why not make a cake (or buns) each month, the proceeds of which go towards our extension. All you need to do is bring it to the Hall when you come to Mass and put it on the cake table in the Hall. Many thanks again to the makers and buyers.
SUPERMARKET CARDS/VOUCHERS: If you buy Gift Cards for Tescos or Sainsburys from the Church you can help to raise funds for the Church/Hall extension programme. These are available before and after each weekend Mass in the Reconciliation Room.
Thanks to all who support this, especially those helpers before and after Mass without whom we would be unable to run the scheme.
- please give this your full support.
Remember it is money for nothing and can be a big fund raiser for the extension.
The essential feature of the scheme is that it will not cost you 1p, but the parish will benefit by your use of gift cards/vouchers used at Tesco or Sainsbury's - you can use them for your weekly shop and you will still will get your club card points.
The discount earned for our parish in March compared with the previous two years were:
Week: 2010; 2009; 2008
6/7 March - £142; £174; £152
13/14 March - £118; £172; £190
20/21 March - £130; £132; £102
27/28 March - £164; £122; £119
March Total - £554; £600; £563
It is hoped to explain the scheme for the benefit of anyone who does not know what it is in the not too distant future.
However, if you would like to know more now, please have a word with Fr. John or Mary Hallett.
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