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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 page down to view all activities)
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.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR: The practice for the choir will take place at 9.30 a.m. every first Sunday of the month and then sing at the 10.30 Family Mass. All children aged 6 years (Year 2) and beyond are welcome to join and we are hoping to establish a group who will sing and play instruments to songs suitable for young children. Thank you to those children who are already part of the choir. They make a valuable contribution to our Mass, but we hope that the new practice time will enable more willing singers to join.
As for Christmas, the children will be performing something special for the Easter Celebrations. More information will follow.
DISCUSSION GROUP: After the 10 a.m. Mass on the first Tuesday of the month.
REPOSITORY: After all Masses first weekend of each month. Cards and Recipe Books will also be included in the 'Holy' stock.
Goods will also be displayed in the Hall on the first weekend of each month.
CAKE & PRODUCE STALL: After all Masses first weekend of each month. Proceeds to the Church restoration Fund.
SUPERMARKET CARDS/VOUCHERS: If you buy Gift Cards for Tescos or Sainsburys from the Church you can help to raise funds to clear the Parish debt. 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.
If you are new to the Parish or you do not know about the scheme which we operate in order to reduce the parish debt created when the church was renovated some three or so years ago, then please have a word with Fr. John.
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 still will get your club card points.
The discount we have received for the month of May compared with last year was as follows:
1st Week May 2008 - £205; 2007 - £194
2nd Week May 2008 - £157; 2007 - £156
3rd Week May 2008 - £172; 2007 - £177
4th Week May 2008 - £167; 2007 - £202
Total 2008 - £701; 2007 - £729
Thanks to all who use the scheme.
Discount for the last 12 weeks; 2008 - £2,001, 2007 - £2,396.
100 CLUB LOTTERY: The draw will take place 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. New members can join at any time.
June Winners - £50 Christine Shears; £30 Teddy Bedford;£10 Richard McDermott £5 each for Jan Woodford and Judy King.
WARE CARNIVAL: Saturday 5th July. We are again having a 'bottle tombola' at this annual event. Once again we ask you to be generous and to donate 'full' bottles of anything. It does not have to be alcohol. Boxes will be placed in the Church Porch from next weekend for any bottles that you may wish to donate. All proceeds go to our Church Restoration Fund. Thank you.
BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN - HYDE PARK CORNER: Sunday July Michael Woodford will be running in aid of St. Josephs Pastoral Centre (Hendon). This worthy Charity supports people with learning disabilities and their families and friends. The Activity Centre in Hendon runs 20 vocational, theropeutic & leisure courses for over 100 students, and their Outreach Service serves the whole of London north of the Thames and Hertfordshire. Any sponsorship would be much appreciated.
JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP: Friday 11th July 7.45 p.m. for 8 p.m.
SCHOOL FETE: Saturday 12th July 11.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sacred Heart School will be holding its S. Stalls include a children's play area, craft, face painting,drinks tombola, local business, BBQ refreshments and more. There will be something for everyone.
CHURCH OPEN DAY: Saturday 19th July 10.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. As part of Ware Festival, we will be having our Church Open Day. Please sign up if you are able to help. We would be grateful for donations of cakes for that day.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 20th - 26th July. Would you like to go on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes with Hertford Parish. Cost approximately £550. Contact: Rev Tim Marsh (01992 551844)
CHILDREN'S SUMMER CAMP, ALDENHAM, ESSEX:
The Vincent De Paul Society has been running the St John Bosco Camp for Catholic children for more than sixty years.
The boys' camp runs for three weeks, during the summer holiday
from 19th July to 9th August, and the girls' camp runs for one week from 9th to 16th August. Please note that the boys' camp range is 8 to 13 while the girls' is from 9 to 12. Children are accepted for one week only.
This is a camping holiday which has an enormous range of activities for the children to enjoy, such as mountain biking, boating, fishing, climbing, swimming, orianteering, nature study, art and craft, to name but a few.
The week's break is packed full of activities from the moment the children get up each day to the time they go to bed. These are of course, included in the price and all recreation equipment, such as bikes and fishing rods, are provided. All the activities take place on the 43 acre site, except one swimming session that takes place in a local leisure pool. More information see Newsletter dated 4th May 2008.
LOVEWARE:LIVEWARE: 22nd - 24th August. A festival of three days of fun and activities happening in our community this summer. Ther are loads of things happening, some need booking, others just turn up for. There are things to do for people however old or young you are or feel.
'LoveWaare:LiveWare' is organised by a group of local churches who want to do useful and fun things in our community that celebrate life and bring people together. All events are open to everyone in the community.
For more information, phone Alison or Madeleine on 487022 or go to www.christchurchware.co.uk/loveware or see the notice board in the porch.
BEDFORDSHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES SPONSORED BIKE RIDE: 13th September from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last year our 2 cyclists and one walker raised £178. CAN WE DO BETTER THIS YEAR - Make a note of the date and be ready to sign up later in the summer.
If you know of an event that isn't listed here, and you would like us to add, please e-mail us.
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