THE CHURCH OF THE
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
& SainT JOSEPH, WARE
e.mail: Parish Priest: Fr. John Gray
website: www.sacredheartware.com Parish Deacon: Rev. Adrian Cullen
Pastoral Assistant: Mary Hallett
telephone: 01920 462140 Parish Secretary: Tracy Moloney
22nd April 2012
3rd Sunday of Easter
TIMES OF SERVICES & GROUP MEETINGS THIS WEEK
MONDAY23rdSt George / 11.00 a.m.
8.00 p.m. / MASS at Carmel
Prayer Group in the Hall
TUESDAY
24th
SS Erkenwald & Mellitus / 9.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.
11.00 a.m.
8.00 p.m. / Toddler Group in Hall
MASS at Carmel
Mary’s First Holy Communion Group in the Hall
WEDNESDAY
25th
St Mark / 11.00 a.m. / MASS at Carmel
THURSDAY
26th / 11.00 a.m. / MASS at Carmel
FRIDAY
27th / 11.30 a.m.
12.00 noon / Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament MASS
SATURDAY
28th / 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon
1.00 p.m.–4.00p.m
1.00 p.m.
6.30 p.m. / First Holy Communion Workshop 1 in the Hall
First Holy Communion Workshop 2 in the Hall
Baptism: Isaac Jina
FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY
SUNDAY
29th
4th Sunday of Easter
/ 8.30 a.m.
10.30 a.m.
2.30 p.m. / MASS
MASS
Baptism: Harry Lodge
Response to today’s Psalm:
“Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord.”
READINGS NEXT WEEK:
Acts 4:8-12, Psalm 117, 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18
MONEY COUNTING TEAM NO. 4 THIS WEEK
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CHURCH CLEANING
This week Mary Harris & Mick, thank you!
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WARE & HODDESDON JOINT CATHOLIC ALPHA COURSE
Is a weekly course which, gives us an opportunity to refresh our relationship with Jesus. Venue St. Augustine’s, Hoddesdon (Crypt), Dates 7 consecutive Thursdays, which began Thursday 19th April and runs until Thursday 31st May 2012. Time 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. All are Welcome. Each evening will begin with a simple meal, followed by a time of praise and worship, a video presentation, small group discussion and finishing with a complete group gathering for prayer. Contacts for more information are Jean McAleer 01920 467531 or Tony & Linda Barrell 01992 442430
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NEW CHURCH CLEANERS
Father John is looking for more Church cleaners, to help keep the Church spic & span. Could anyone spare 1 hour of their time once a month, always
at your convenience? If so please speak to Fr. John.
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ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR THE PRIEST TRAINING FUND APRIL 29TH
The collection for the Priest Training Fund takes place next weekend and all the money that you give will be used to encourage more men to consider the priesthood and to pay for the training of those who come forward. Please give as much as you can afford as the Fund relies on donations. You can make your donation today or next weekend. Alternatively, you can make a donation online by visiting www.rcdow.org.uk/donations
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Denise’s First Holy Communion Group
Denise’s Holy Communion Group will meet for their last session on Monday 30th April 2012 at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall, thank you.
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Mary’s First Holy Communion Group
Mary’s group meets this Tuesday 24th April at 8.00 p.m. in the Hall. ______
THE SISTINE-CHAPEL CHOIR
the Cappella Musicale Pontificia “Sistina”, performs its first ever concert in Britain at Westminster Cathedral on Sunday 6th May at 7.30 p.m. Free admission with retiring collection.
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CARRY A FAITH CARD
A card to communicate that the carrier is a baptised Catholic, the initiative of the Department for Evangelisation and Catechesis of the Catholic Church, is available on the table at the back of the church. Please take one. For more information: www.catholicnews.org.uk ______
WESTMINSTER DIOCESE PEDAL AGAINST POVERTY
Calling on cyclists, to represent our parish in a family-friendly sponsored cycle ride, in aid of CAFOD on Sunday 27th May 2012. We are hoping that riders from every parish in the diocese will join us for a great day out in the beautiful Lee Valley Country Park in Hertfordshire. For further details and registration, please visit www.cafod.org.uk/pedalagainstpoverty or phone 0208 449 6970
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CATHOLIC SINGLES
Catholic singles is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please telephone 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email for further information.
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‘COME AND SEE’
The community of Our Lady of Walsingham invites single young adults aged 18-38 to their forthcoming discernment weekend. Join other young men and women who have also been thinking about religious life and are interested in this new community. There is the option of arriving on the Friday evening. For more information and to download a booking form please call Theresa Weight on 01277 373848 or visit www.walsinghamcommunity.org
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OFFERTORY GIVING
If you are not using an envelope or donating by standing order please consider doing so. If you were also able to Gift Aid your offering this would add 25% to the value without any loss to yourself and would be of great benefit to the Parish. Please give your details to Fr. John or contact the office, thank you. ______
VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT GROUP
The next meeting of the Vocations Discernment Group for young adults (18-30’s) is on Friday 27th April with a talk by Fr Matthew Blake, OCD, on “The Virtue of Obedience”. 7.00 p.m.-9.00 p.m. in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral. For further info contact Sr Gabi at or Fr Richard at
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ARCHBISHOP’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR MATRIMONY
in Westminster Cathedral on 26th May at 3.00 p.m. for couples in the diocese celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60+ wedding anniversaries this year. Admission by invitation only. To apply: email or phone Catherine on 020 7931 6064 with your names, full postal address, wedding date, and email or telephone no.
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ECUMENICAL NOTICES
LoveWare:LiveWare
LoveWare:LiveWare is now gearing up to a full programme of spring and summer events. They will be running the usual festival days as follows:
Saturday May 5th at Lower Bourne Gardens, 10.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Friday August 24th at Grange Gardens, 10.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Saturday August 25th at King George Field, 10.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Past and prospective volunteers will have the chance to meet and get to
know each other at a social gathering on Saturday 21st April (7.30 p.m. at Christ Church Hall, food and drink provided) and there will be a further opportunity for bonding at a fund raising quiz at Leaside Church on Saturday 16th June. The organisers are hoping that this year the ‘LoveWare’ events will be fully ecumenical with lots of volunteers from all the churches. Further information is available from Tony Stavrou on 01920 465597 or please take an invitation from the table at the back of the Church.
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CHRISTIAN AID
The Annual House to House collection takes place during the week of 13th – 19th May. Volunteers are needed, if you can help with this please contact Liz Horner on 01920 465174 or Michael Woodford on 01920 420758 or indicating which roads you would be willing to cover, thank you. ______