Parish Youth Club:     The Parish Youth Club grew out of a burst of enthusiasm amongst some of the Mums and Dads who met in the Presbytery over a year ago and who set themselves the task of establishing a Youth Club to meet on the first Friday of every month from 6.30—8.00 pm during term time, open to Yr 3 and above.  Like all bursts of enthusiasm that inflict parishes from time to time, the enthusiasm for this it would seem has quickly  waned and  the commitments made at the time, have been  abandoned and forgotten,  with the exception by a small number of the committed.  Interestingly, the enthusiasm amongst the young boys of the parish has remained and they are turning up in ever increasing numbers on the first Friday.  Sadly, we do not have many male leaders waiting  for them and this is what is presently lacking.  We desperately need more CRB checked parents – particularly dads - to help at some of the sessions to ensure the safety of the children and the future of the Club.  If you are willing to help occasionally could you please contact Dee Hall on 07751 881210  or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The next meeting of the Youth Club is this Friday, February 3rd.

Parish Choir:   Rehearsals begin again from today Sunday 29th following the 10.30 am Mass. New members always welcome.  Contact Dominic 07802 971571.

Tapas Night:  Tickets for this event , on Saturday February 4th, have now completely sold out.

Parish Women's Group:  Next meeting in the Bar Lounge on Wednesday 8th February at 7.30pm.

Pre –Confirmation Preparation:   Could I invite all those in year 9 to send in the Pre Confirmation Application Form, which is now in the porch, or on the parish website, www.sacred-heart.co.uk  to reach  the Parish Office by Sunday 19th February, if you wish to join the pre-confirmation classes starting on the Sunday  26th February for 5 consecutive Sundays during Lent at 7 pm. The applicants will go forward to receive their Confirmation in the Summer of  2013.

Film photography:  If there are any parish groups interested in film photography, John Watts has available some 35mm equipment - cameras, lenses and other bits.   He will be glad to give this to any Parish group (or perhaps St Francis?) that can make use of it. Please email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Thanks.

Candlemas:  The Mass this Thursday , the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is at 10 am  ( not 8 pm) where you are asked to bring a candle to have it blessed.  We will begin the Mass in the porch and process into the church accompanied to a hymn.

St Blaise:  This Friday being the feast of St Blaise, instead of the normal healing service, I will bless your throats instead. The Mass will conclude with Benediction. Tea/Coffee afterwards in the Centenary Hall.

Reader’s Day:   Barbara Hopper, Diocesan Liturgy Coordinator, will lead the day for Readers on Saturday 17th March. in the Old Hall. There are two sessions, to which those who are Readers can choose to sign up to: 9 am –12.30 pm  or 1.45 pm—5.30 pm. The day will be both practical and informative.

Calling all pilgrims!    Please join us on a Christian walking holiday this Holy Week to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The pilgrimage runs March 30th-April 8th, with walks to suit every ability. To join the fellowship visit:    www.northerncross.co.uk

Lourdes Live – a concert at Worth in aid of A&B Lourdes Sick Fund: On Sunday March 25 professional and amateur musicians from the diocese will be coming together at Worth to perform a varied programme of vocal and instrumental music to raise funds urgently needed to continue taking our sick and disabled to Lourdes.   The concert, which will be opened by Bishop Kieran, will include a short address delivered by Adam Simon, A&B Lourdes Pilgrimage Director, and his eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor will be in attendance. This is an all-ticket event.  Tickets cost £12 for adults and £6 for children.  Contact Sally Nicholls on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lunch:  The Wednesday Lunch Club meet again this week at 12.30 in the Centenary Hall for the senior members of our parish.

2nd Collection:  Second collection next weekend towards the Catholic Education Service.

Items for next weeks newsletter to reach the parish office before 6 pm on Thursdays