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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)
LET'S NOT FORGET: That as Roman Catholics we believe that Jesus is really present in the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle, at the back of the Sanctuary and this is signified by the light burning there. Therefore, whenever we come into Church and before we go out we should acknowledge that presence, by bending our knee to touch the ground (genuflecting). It is not necessary to make the sign of the cross at the same time. Parents are asked to please teach their children. Let’s not forget!
CATECHETICS 2012
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2012:
Parents of children in at least Year 3 in September 2011, and who are in a Catholic school or who are in a Non-Catholic school and who have completed the preparatory year of Religious Education, are now invited to register their child for First Confession and First Communion in 2012. The yellow Registration forms are on the table at the back of the church.
CHILDREN IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - CHILDREN IN YEAR 2 IN SEPTEMBER 2011:
Before entering their First Holy Communion year, children in Non-Catholic schools must have one year of ‘Catholic’ Religious Education. Purple Registration Forms are now available at the back of the Church. These sessions are to support parents of Catholic children who are not in Catholic Schools, in preparing them for their First Communion Year, when they will be in Year 3.
CHILDREN IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - POST FIRST COMMUNION YEAR - YEARS 4&5:
Starting after the summer, we will be supporting parents whose children will be in Years 4 or 5 of Primary Education in Non-Catholic Schools, and who have already made their First Communion by having Religious Education sessions with the children. Please register your child on the green 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.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS: A reminder that in due course there will be the usual round of applications to our Catholic Primary and Secondary schools, which requires the Parish Priest to provide a priest’s reference as testimony of Catholic practice, which will be taken to be attendance, every week, at Sunday (or Saturday evening) Mass. This is in accordance with the guidance for Parish priests, http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/ianbeck/prf4.pdf. This concerns those whose children will be entering Reception or Year 7 in September 2012.
THE SEARCH IS ON for:
1. Adults who wish to be baptised
2. Adults who are already baptised in another Christian denomination and who now wish to become members of the Roman Catholic Church.
3. Adults who are baptised in the Catholic Church, and
who might not yet have either been confirmed or made their First Communion.
4. Any Catholic who wants to find out more or deepen their Catholic Faith.
If you require further information you can click on this leaflet:
How Do I Become a Catholic -Leaflet - Leaflet
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Catholic, and are considering joining the RCIA programme, you will need to speak to Fr. John or the programme catechists Dcn. Adrian and Mary Hallett.
On Thursday’s, 16th June & 7th July, we will be having ‘Come and See’ sessions, from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. until 9.30 p.m.
when we will give a general overview of the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process which will begin after the summer.
We are also looking for potential catechists and helpers. If anyone falls into any of the above categories, we hope to see you on the 16th June or 7th July.
BAPTISM PREPARATION: The next Baptism Preparation sessions are on the two Saturday mornings, the 9th and 16th July from 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon in our Parish Hall.
If you have a child to be baptised or if you are expecting a child, please contact Fr. John, so that we have the details before the Preparation Course.
It usually happens the week after a course is finished that parishioners ring up and ask to have their children baptised.
If you know someone, either in your family or in your locality, who does not attend Mass regularly but would still like to have their child/children baptised, please ask them to call 01920 462140 as soon as possible.
CHILDRENS CONFESSIONS: Parents are reminded that when their child(ren) were baptised, that they promised to bring up their child(ren) in the PRACTICE of the Faith.
For those children who have made their First Confession, this means particularly that it is the parents responsibility, to make sure that their child goes to confession; at some time between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (19th June).
This is best done during Lent in preparation for Easter, the Great Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord.
Please see below for times of confessions.
MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP VINCENT:
During the coming year, it is hoped that we will begin to use the new English edition of the Roman Missal. Before we begin to familiarise ourselves with the new translation it is important that we take the opportunity to remind ourselves of what we do and what we are part of when we celebrate the Mass.
Pope Benedict emphasised the importance of this in his final words with the Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland when he met with us at Oscott College at the end of his State Visit.
“I encourage you now to seize the opportunity that the new translation offers for in-depth catechesis on the Eucharist and renewed devotion in the manner of its celebration. “The more lively the Eucharistic faith of the people of God, the deeper its sharing in ecclesial life in steadfast commitment to the mission entrusted by Christ to his disciples”” (Sacramentum Caritatis, 6)
Pope Benedict XVI
To the Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland, 19 September 2010.
In our Diocese the process of catechesis and formation is being coordinated under the title: Praying the Mass. It begins in January 2011 and will continue until at least the Summer of 2012, offering support and encouragement as we prepare for the new Missal, and begin to use it.
This first part of the process runs from February to June and each month offers a chance to re-consider the nature, meaning and function of the different parts of the Mass. There is an opportunity to look again at how the parish celebrates, as well as for reflection - as individuals or in groups - on the theology of the Mass.
A range of support material for this process, for clergy and liturgy groups, for very adult member of the parish, and for children have been prepared. They will be introduced at a series of Diocesan meetings for priests and deacons beginning this month. Details to follow. Watch this space!
REVISED MASS TEXTS: The ‘continuing’ items on our newsletters & the monthly inserts, ‘Praying the Mass’ can be seen under the tab "Introduction to the New English Edition of the Roman Missal" on this website.
WESTMINSTER DIOCESE PAPAL VISIT FILM: This 20 minute video film celebrating the Papal Visit of Pope Benedict XVI, tells the story of the two days he spent in the Diocese of Westminster, including the Big Assembly, the Papal Mass at Westminster Cathedral and the Prayer Vigil in Hyde Park. The film can be viewed online on the diocesan website at www.rcdow.org.uk and also at http://vimeo.com/17085054
TREASURES OF WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL: Come and enjoy a new exhibition full of the Cathedral’s most precious possessions. See a display of rare ecclesiastical objects, vestments, chalices and sacred relics acquired by the Cathedral since its opening in 1903. Learn the story of how the Cathedral was created and see one of the greatest architectural models in Britain.
For further details please see poster in Church Porch.
ALTAR SERVERS: We are looking for additional altar servers. Any boys and girls who have made their First Holy Communion who are interested in becoming an altar server, please ask Deacon Adrian, David or Jon for an application form.
IF YOU GO IN TO HOSPITAL:
In the light of the Data Protection Act, Catholics in hospital are unlikely to receive an automatic visit from the Catholic Chaplain, as this information is now systematically withheld from Chaplains. If someone is sick in hospital, please let us know here at the presbytery, or ask the staff on the ward, so that your loved one can be visited whilst in hospital, and receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.
For the QEII at Welwyn call Bernadette Cassidy on 07884187463 or the Chaplaincy on 01707 224003.
For the LISTER at Stevenage call Bernadette Cassidy on 07884187463 or the Lister Chaplaincy 01438 285518.
For the PRINCESS ALEXANDRA at Harlow call Fr. Slavek, at the Presbytery 01279 426017 or the Chaplaincy on 01279 444455 ext. 2717
CATHOLIC SINGLES: Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social events. For more information please call 0161 941 3498 or visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk
TODDLER GROUP: This new group is going ‘great guns’. Well done everybody - it’s great to see you all there.
MASS THIS COMING THURSDAY 23rd JUNE: Yvonne Goven, the Religious Education Advisor will be in Sacred Heart School this coming Thursday and the Headteacher, Mrs Leavy has requested to have mass in the School on that day. The mass will be attended by Year 3 children i.e. the year who have just made their First Communion and parents and parishioners are invited to demonstrate the strong link between School & Parish.
HOLIDAY OF OBLIGATION: Wednesday the 29th June is the Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul and is one of the rare ‘HOLIDAYS OF OBLIGATION’. All Roman Catholics should try to go to Mass on this day & treat it as if it were a Sunday. Catholic Churches will have more than the usual weekday number of Masses and going to Mass on the evening before, i.e. the Vigil is fine. Down in London there will also be Masses at lunchtime. Here in Ware the Masses are in Church at 10.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m.
LADIES GROUP: Wednesday, 29th June.
MULTICULTURAL NIGHT - ALL NATIONS COLLEGE: All Nations College are holding a Multicultural night on Thursday June 30th at 7.30 p.m. There is an exciting programme of multicultural worship, dancing, stories, an art exhibition and a fashion show, with refreshments from around the world. For further information please see the poster in the Porch.
FRIENDS OF SACRED HEART: Saturday 2nd July 2011. FOSH are organising a Big Event this year to help pay for the extra classroom at the school.
On Saturday 2nd July 2011, at Presdales School Hall, Hoe Lane, Ware ( 7.30 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.). Cost: £35 per person ( adults only please).
The ticket includes: Arrival Drink, 80’s Disco & Abba Queens Tribute Band, Hog Roast, Mediterranean Salad Buffet and Dessert. A vegetarian option is available when requested in advance.
Join us for a great evening and help the school achieve its target !!
For your tickets or further information please email FOSH@gmail.com
WARE CARNIVAL: It’s Ware Carnival day on Saturday 2nd July and our parish will be having the usual Bottle Tombola Stall which raises funds for our Church/Hall. There are now boxes placed in the porch for you to donate any ‘bottles’ for the stall. There will be a list in the porch for people who are willing to give an hour of their time to help on the stall. Your continuing generosity to this Parish Fund Raiser is always appreciated and it’s a great way to be part of this community event.
LADIES GROUP BBQ: The Ladies Group BBQ is on Wednesday 6th July at 8pm outside the Hall. Please note the new date and please fill in the list at the back of the Church.
HARVESTERS - A CATHOLIC MEN`S NETWORK: Harvesters is a national Catholic Men’s Network, with a desire to include men from other Christian Traditions, that seek to encourage and equip men in their faith.
They are holding a Men’s Weekend, which takes place from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, July 8th to 10th 2011.
For more information please see poster in the Porch.
CHILDREN IN PRIMARY EDUCATION IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CLASS: Saturday 9th July 3 - 5 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH`S PASTORAL CENTRE, HENDON: St. Joseph’s work with people with learning difficulties and are taking a Pilgrimage to Lourdes between 24th and 30th July 2011.
Please see notice in Church porch.
CHILDREN’S SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP:
The St Vincent De Paul Society has been running the St. John Bosco Camp for Catholic children for more than 60 years, and are taking bookings for this year. This is a camping holiday with an enormous range of activities for the children to enjoy, ranging from mountain biking to art and craft.
The cost for a child for a week is £135, the boys camp is from 23rd July - 13th August ages 8-13(inclusive) and the girls is from 13th - 20th August ages 9-12 (inclusive) and gives a welcome break , especially to those children who may not otherwise get away during the summer holidays. For further information please see the poster displayed in the Porch or at www.svpboscocamp.org.uk
WORLD YOUTH DAY: 11-22 August 2011. Westminster Youth Adult Pilgrimage to World Youth Day is from 11-22 August next year. Join other young adults (18-35) from our diocese to celebrate World Youth Day with Pope Benedict XVI. Preparation meetings begin in January and there are limited places available. For more information contact David Burke on 020 7798 9357 or visit www.rcdow.org.uk/wyd
PREPARATION SESSIONS FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011: Please find details of all the meeting times and venues in the porch. It is extremely important that all pilgrims attend all the sessions, as this is a vital part of the pilgrimage. The organisers suggest that you chose the meeting closest to where you live as in this way you will begin to get to know other parish youth representatives
U.C.M PILGRIMAGE TO ROME:
The U.C.M. in Westminster Diocese has 4 places on its Pilgrimage to Rome from 12th to 17th September 2011 leaving from Stansted.
The half board costs are £689 per person and the booking forms and further information are available from Jan Woodford on 01920 420758, if anyone would like to come.
LADIES GROUP: Wednesday, 21st September.
LADIES GROUP: Wednesday, 19th October.
FIRST ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: Archbishop Vincent invites you to come with him on the first Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, 3rd-11th November 2011. During the pilgrimage you will stay in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Galilee and show your support for the local Christian communities.
The cost is £1,480 for 2 sharing a room. Places are limited so ask for a booking form asap. Booking forms can be obtained directly from geralddaly@rcdow.org.uk, tel: 0207 798 9173.
Please see the poster on the noticeboard
LADIES GROUP: Wednesday, 7th December.
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).
May Winners - £50 Mary Hallett; £30 Jan Ordon; £10 Mark Smith; £5 each for John Davis and Bart Kevany.
The lottery due to be drawn on the first Sunday of June has been postponed due to the amount of work to be done by Tom Stapleton on the renewal of memberships etc.
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 February sall raised we raised £142.08!, thank you.
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.
Thank you, to all who take part in our scheme to raise money for our Church/Hall Extension Fund. For the first two months of this year, the Discount earned for the parish amounted to:
Month: 2011; 2010; 2009; 2008
January: £592; £579; £606; £708
February: £503; £520; £625; £625
Total: £1,095; £1,099; £1,231; £1,333
A big thank-you as well to all our helpers who every week sell the gift cards/vouchers in the Confessional before & after each weekend Mass
For more information please see either Fr. John or Mary Hallett.
THE GIVING MACHINE:: Thank -you to those of you who buy on-line and use the Parish as your designated charity. This week a cheque for £38.89p was received. Thanks as well to Joanne Griffin for this Parish initiative. For more information on how to increase Parish funds at NO COST TO YOURSELVES please see either Fr. John or Joanne. Thanks
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