News & Updates
OTHER PARISH EVENTS/Programmes this Week
Tuesday 16th
4.00pm – Bereavement Group in Gabriel Room
Wednesday 17th
6.00pm – Deepening Faith Ministry
7.00pm - Gospel Prayer Group in Gabriel Room:
Thursday 18th
5.00pm - 6.30pm Kingdom Youth Group in Carmel Hall
SHJ Seniors
Next sessions Monday 15 July from 2-4pm in Carmel Hall.
Tuesday 16th
4.00pm – Bereavement Group in Gabriel Room
Wednesday 17th
6.00pm – Deepening Faith Ministry
7.00pm - Gospel Prayer Group in Gabriel Room:
Thursday 18th
5.00pm - 6.30pm Kingdom Youth Group in Carmel Hall
SHJ Seniors
Next sessions Monday 15 July from 2-4pm in Carmel Hall.
DIACONATE ORDINATION OF OUR SEMINARIAN STEPHEN TRAFFORD ON SATURDAY 15 JUNECongratulations to Rev Stephen Trafford, our Seminarian for his Ordination to the Ministry of Diaconate on Saturday 15 June at Westminster Cathedral. We pray for him and his fellow colleague Deacons: James Boyle, Gary Carter, Scott Coleman, and Sean Power
It is a blessing to our Parish to have a son who has responded to God’s calling to serve as a priest in the Church. Let us pray that more young people will follow in his footsteps. |
PARISH BBQ – Sunday 14 July from 2pm-5pm
Join Us for the Sacred Heart Parish Summer BBQ!
On Sunday July 14th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delightful array of activities including delicious BBQ, lively games, music, face painting, and much more. Relax with a selection of soft drinks, beers, and wines as you mingle with parishioners in a joyful atmosphere.
We also invite you to participate in our exciting raffle and tombola. To make these events a success, we are kindly asking for volunteers to help with various activities. We would greatly appreciate any donations of gifts that can be included in our raffle and tombola prizes. If you can volunteer or donate, please contact the office.
Tickets:
£10 Adult, £5 Child, £20 Family
Tickets: Available in the porch after Mass or in the office.
NAME THE TEDDY (SOFT TOY) -FUNDRAISING
Following the popularity of the last Name the Teddy we did, we now have two adorable extra-large soft toys up for grabs! There are two cards with various individual names on, please select a name and pick a number from raffle ticket book put your details on raffle ticket stub and the raffle ticket number on the card against the name you have chosen. Each guess is £2 per go, Teddy’s name can only be revealed once all names are purchased.
EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC!
If you are interested in discovering more about the Catholic Faith, RCIA sessions (Journey In Faith Programme) will begin in the Autumn at 6.30pm on Tuesdays, please contact the office for further information.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Confirmation programme begins this November and all candidates must register in person on Saturdays 7th, 14th and 21st September between 10am to 11am in the Parish Office. If your child was baptised outside the Parish please remember to bring their proof of Baptism.
PART TIME JOB – CONVENT: £12 PER HOUR
To cook Lunch Saturday’s and Sunday’s 9.00am – 2pm for 8 people at Sisters of Christ Convent, 11 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1NQ
Call Teresa Tel: 01795 428744 or e-mail the Parish Office
CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMME
The ten-session programme (Starting 11th September from 7-8pm in O’Sullivan Centre) is open to all Catholics in our parish who wish to learn more about their faith. You are welcome to attend all or some of the sessions, although present catechists and those in our parish who are considering becoming a catechist are expected to attend all the sessions.
Teaching will be a core part of each session, with times for questions and discussion. If you wish to attend, please find out the full schedule of dates, email or call the Parish office by Friday 6th Sept 2024.
FOURTH WORLD DAY: GRANDPARENTS THE ELDERLY
The Holy Father invites us to recognise the value of Grandparents and the Elderly, and to do so permanently, not just occasionally. What can we do as a parish? We could plan a day of celebrating the wisdom of the SHJ Seniors, etc. Please contact the office or speak to Fr Arbo to share your ideas. For more information visit, Family and Life www.laityfamilylife.va
A CALL TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
On Sunday 14 July we are celebrating our first Archdiocesan Diaconal Day, during which we pray for the Permanent Deacons serving in our Archdiocese as well as we pray for the new vocations to this ministry. If you are a man between 21 years to 58 years, prayerful, with the desire to love God and God's people, you are involved in services within your parish and community, you have tried many things and still feel drawn to a closer relationship with Christ and His Church you might possibly be called to be a Permanent Deacon? If you require further information about the Permanent Diaconate, please speak to your Parish Priest, (the Parish Deacon, if there is one), or contact the Diaconate Formation Director via e-mail: [email protected].
REBUILD A BETTER MARRIAGE DAY
Thank you for coming to the Building a Better Marriage Day on Saturday June 29th. I'm sending you some resources. Hopefully you'll find something useful.
If you need to contact a professional marriage counsellor, then we recommend https://www.marriagecare.org.uk
If you feel these resources can help other couples - please share the information with them.
2024 Building A Better Marriage Day will be held in
Worcester Park St Matthias parish Saturday Sept 28th, Wimbledon The Sacred Heart parish Sat October 26th, Woolwich St Peter the Apostle parish Sat November 2nd .
Carole, 07983 524 727, [email protected]
FR ARBO’S APPEAL!
If you have a smart mobile phone, tablet, iPad, laptop or a child’s toy in good and working condition that you are no longer using, Fr Arbo will be grateful to find a good home for it in Africa. Devices will be professionally cleaned of all personal date before leaving Sittingbourne.
WE ACCEPT CONTACTLESS DONATIONS
You will find our DIGITAL COLLECTION PLATES/contactless terminals in the church; one is now portable to make giving easier during offertory. Just use your contactless debit/credit card or smart phone/device to make a donation. Simply choose the amount you wish to donate and hold your card onto the reader. You can also opt-in for Gift Aid to increase your donation by 25%. If you are a UK taxpayer. Contactless donations are simple to administer, secure and convenient. You only need to register your card for gift aid the first time.
EASYFUNDRAISING
Another way to help us raise funds is by clicking on Easyfundraising when you shop online and selecting Sacred Heart of Jesus Sittingbourne first and then searching the retailer you are looking to shop with. We will receive a small percentage from Easyfundraising for every transaction that completes that was selected initially through their website, much like other cashback sites.
PARISH BANK NAME: RCAS Sittingbourne
Sort Code: 60-19-25 Account: 55861970
Join Us for the Sacred Heart Parish Summer BBQ!
On Sunday July 14th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delightful array of activities including delicious BBQ, lively games, music, face painting, and much more. Relax with a selection of soft drinks, beers, and wines as you mingle with parishioners in a joyful atmosphere.
We also invite you to participate in our exciting raffle and tombola. To make these events a success, we are kindly asking for volunteers to help with various activities. We would greatly appreciate any donations of gifts that can be included in our raffle and tombola prizes. If you can volunteer or donate, please contact the office.
Tickets:
£10 Adult, £5 Child, £20 Family
Tickets: Available in the porch after Mass or in the office.
NAME THE TEDDY (SOFT TOY) -FUNDRAISING
Following the popularity of the last Name the Teddy we did, we now have two adorable extra-large soft toys up for grabs! There are two cards with various individual names on, please select a name and pick a number from raffle ticket book put your details on raffle ticket stub and the raffle ticket number on the card against the name you have chosen. Each guess is £2 per go, Teddy’s name can only be revealed once all names are purchased.
EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC!
If you are interested in discovering more about the Catholic Faith, RCIA sessions (Journey In Faith Programme) will begin in the Autumn at 6.30pm on Tuesdays, please contact the office for further information.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Confirmation programme begins this November and all candidates must register in person on Saturdays 7th, 14th and 21st September between 10am to 11am in the Parish Office. If your child was baptised outside the Parish please remember to bring their proof of Baptism.
PART TIME JOB – CONVENT: £12 PER HOUR
To cook Lunch Saturday’s and Sunday’s 9.00am – 2pm for 8 people at Sisters of Christ Convent, 11 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1NQ
Call Teresa Tel: 01795 428744 or e-mail the Parish Office
CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMME
The ten-session programme (Starting 11th September from 7-8pm in O’Sullivan Centre) is open to all Catholics in our parish who wish to learn more about their faith. You are welcome to attend all or some of the sessions, although present catechists and those in our parish who are considering becoming a catechist are expected to attend all the sessions.
Teaching will be a core part of each session, with times for questions and discussion. If you wish to attend, please find out the full schedule of dates, email or call the Parish office by Friday 6th Sept 2024.
FOURTH WORLD DAY: GRANDPARENTS THE ELDERLY
The Holy Father invites us to recognise the value of Grandparents and the Elderly, and to do so permanently, not just occasionally. What can we do as a parish? We could plan a day of celebrating the wisdom of the SHJ Seniors, etc. Please contact the office or speak to Fr Arbo to share your ideas. For more information visit, Family and Life www.laityfamilylife.va
A CALL TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
On Sunday 14 July we are celebrating our first Archdiocesan Diaconal Day, during which we pray for the Permanent Deacons serving in our Archdiocese as well as we pray for the new vocations to this ministry. If you are a man between 21 years to 58 years, prayerful, with the desire to love God and God's people, you are involved in services within your parish and community, you have tried many things and still feel drawn to a closer relationship with Christ and His Church you might possibly be called to be a Permanent Deacon? If you require further information about the Permanent Diaconate, please speak to your Parish Priest, (the Parish Deacon, if there is one), or contact the Diaconate Formation Director via e-mail: [email protected].
REBUILD A BETTER MARRIAGE DAY
Thank you for coming to the Building a Better Marriage Day on Saturday June 29th. I'm sending you some resources. Hopefully you'll find something useful.
If you need to contact a professional marriage counsellor, then we recommend https://www.marriagecare.org.uk
If you feel these resources can help other couples - please share the information with them.
2024 Building A Better Marriage Day will be held in
Worcester Park St Matthias parish Saturday Sept 28th, Wimbledon The Sacred Heart parish Sat October 26th, Woolwich St Peter the Apostle parish Sat November 2nd .
Carole, 07983 524 727, [email protected]
FR ARBO’S APPEAL!
If you have a smart mobile phone, tablet, iPad, laptop or a child’s toy in good and working condition that you are no longer using, Fr Arbo will be grateful to find a good home for it in Africa. Devices will be professionally cleaned of all personal date before leaving Sittingbourne.
WE ACCEPT CONTACTLESS DONATIONS
You will find our DIGITAL COLLECTION PLATES/contactless terminals in the church; one is now portable to make giving easier during offertory. Just use your contactless debit/credit card or smart phone/device to make a donation. Simply choose the amount you wish to donate and hold your card onto the reader. You can also opt-in for Gift Aid to increase your donation by 25%. If you are a UK taxpayer. Contactless donations are simple to administer, secure and convenient. You only need to register your card for gift aid the first time.
EASYFUNDRAISING
Another way to help us raise funds is by clicking on Easyfundraising when you shop online and selecting Sacred Heart of Jesus Sittingbourne first and then searching the retailer you are looking to shop with. We will receive a small percentage from Easyfundraising for every transaction that completes that was selected initially through their website, much like other cashback sites.
PARISH BANK NAME: RCAS Sittingbourne
Sort Code: 60-19-25 Account: 55861970
Last year we had a very successful food bank and were able to help many families in need. This year might be even harder for some in our parish and local community. If you are able, could we ask for your generosity to be extended again this year. Any non-perishable items would be gratefully received. Please leave them in the porch.
We also have a parishioner who is visiting the homeless on the streets in Sittingbourne, Sheppey and Faversham. They are in need of toiletries, socks, scarves, sleeping bags etc. Equally, if you are struggling and in need, you can contact Fr Arbo in confidence. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Please leave any donations in the porch or in the office. |
FOOD BANK
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