One of the Stations of the Cross from Notre Dame, Geneva (Public domain)
This is the parish diary this week: Monday March 18th
Mass at 7pm
Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday March 19th Mass at 7pm at English Martyrs to mark closing of the Visitation Wednesday March 20th Mass at 7pm Thursday March 21st
Mass at 11.45am
Confirmation programme at 6pm in the hall. Friday March 22nd
Mass at 11.45am
Lent lunch in the hall at 12.15pm
Stations of the Cross at 7pm
Funeral for Heather Green at Long Lawford Methodist Church in School Street, Long
Lawford at 10.30am. Saturday March 23rd Mass of the Third Sunday of Lent, Year C at 5pm. Sunday March 24th Mass of the Third Sunday of Lent, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Friday March 29th
Funeral of Kay Powell, 12.30pm at Rainsbrook Crematorium Monday April 1st
First Communion Programme, 6pm in the Hall. Sunday June 2nd
Confirmation Thursday June 6th
Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th
First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
The Tower of Siloam by James Tissot, c1890. (Public domain)
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday March 24th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: 193 Return to God Penitential Rite: 523 Pershore Gloria: Not in Lent
Psalm: The Lord is compassion and love (Ps102) Acclamation: Praise to you, Christ our Lord, King of eternal glory Gifts: 11 All that I am Holy Holy: 579 Pershore Mem Acclamation: 580 Pershore Lamb of God: 589 Pershore Communion: 686 God beyond all names Going forth: 849 God forgave my sin We will be using the Pershore Mass during the season of Lent.
Veronica receives her award from Bishop William. Father Gerry is pictured, left.
Long-standing Sacred Heart parishioner, Veronica York, has had her years of dedicated service to the parish recognised with the presentation by Bishop William Kenney of the Birmingham Diocese award “Ubi Caritas”.
“Ubi Caritas” – “Where there is love and loving kindness, God is there” – is a special award given in recognition of Veronica’s devoted service to and participation in many different aspects of parish life over many years. These include the Caring Group, visiting and supporting housebound and sick parishioners; acting as Eucharistic Minister at Mass and various activities in support of Justice and Peace.
She has been a contact and organiser of parish support for CAFOD; has promoted the purchase of Fairtrade and organic products; organised parishioner support for Prisoners of Conscience and she played a part in Sacred Heart becoming a Live Simply Parish.
“Veronica has given us a gentle and determined example of seeking to live out the Gospel in our daily lives and facing the issues of the day,” said Sacred Heart Parish Priest Fr Gerry Murray.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday March 11th
Mass at 7pm
Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday March 12th No Mass Wednesday March 13th Mass at 7pm Thursday March 14th
Liturgy of the Word at 9.30am
Confirmation programme, 6pm in the hall Friday March 15th
Mass at 11.45am
Lent lunch in the hall at 12.15pm
Stations of the Cross at 7pm Saturday March 16th Mass of the Second Sunday of Lent, Year C at 5pm.
Bishop’s Visitation to Sacred Heart parish – shared table in the hall at 6.30pm
Sunday March 17th Mass of the Second Sunday of Lent, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Friday March 28th
Funeral of Kay Powell, 12.30pm at Rainsbrook Crematorium Sunday June 2nd
Confirmation Thursday June 6th
Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th
First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
Transfiguration of Christ icon from St Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai, 12th century (Public domain)
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday March 17th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: Lenten Litany Penitential Rite: 523 Pershore Gloria: Not in Lent
Psalm: The Lord is my light and my salvation (Ps26) Acclamation: Praise to you, Christ our Lord, King of eternal glory Gifts: 598 O King of might and splendour Holy Holy: 579 Pershore Mem Acclamation: 580 Pershore Lamb of God: 589 Pershore Communion: 929 O Lord hear my prayer Going forth: 946 Thanks be to God We will be using the Pershore Mass during the season of Lent.
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus, from Stations of the Cross at St Agnes’ Church, Amsterdam.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday March 4th First Communion programme in hall at 6pm Mass at 7pm Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday March 5th No Mass Wednesday March 6th Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm Mass at 7pm Thursday March 7th Mass at 9.30am Confirmation programme meeting, Sacred Heart Church Hall, 6pm. Friday March 8th Mass at 9.30am Funeral of Dedee Flint, at 1.30pm at St Marie’s Church, Dunchurch Road, Rugby. Stations of the Cross at 7pm Saturday March 9th Liturgy planning meeting, 10.30am in the Presbytery. First Reconciliation, 11am in the church. Mass of the First Sunday of Lent, Year C at 5pm. Sunday March 10th Mass of the First Sunday of Lent, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Monday February 25th to March 10th A reminder from Rugby Justice & Peace Group that 25th February-10th March is Fairtrade Fortnight. For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate the people who grow our food, people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world and who are often exploited and badly paid. This year, The Fairtrade Foundation is focusing on the people, particularly the women, who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much. Please look for the Fairtrade logo. Weekend of March 16th/17th Bishop’s Visitation to Sacred Heart parish. Shared table at 6.30pm on Saturday March 16th. December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
Christ in the wilderness by Ivan Kranskoi, 1872 (Public domain)
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the First Sunday of Lent, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday March 10th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: Wait for the Lord Penitential Rite: 523 Pershore Gloria: Not in Lent Psalm: Be with me Lord, when I am in trouble (Ps90) Acclamation: Praise to you, Christ our Lord, King of eternal glory Gifts: 952 On Eagle’s Wings Holy Holy: 579 Pershore Mem Acclamation: 580 Pershore Lamb of God: 589 Pershore Communion: 633 Eat this bread Going forth: 830 You shall cross the barren desert We will be using the Pershore Mass during the season of Lent.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday February 25th Mass at 7pm Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday February 26th No Mass Wednesday February 27th UCM meeting, Sacred Heart Hall, 1.45pm Mass at 7pm Thursday February 28th Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am Parish meeting, 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Church Hall Friday March 1st Mass at 9.30am (Feast of St David) World Day of Prayer service at 10.30am at Bilton Methodist Church and at 7.30pm at English Martyrs’ Church: “Come – Everything is Ready!” Interdenominational service prepared by Christian women of Slovenia. Saturday March 2nd First Reconciliation, 11am in the church. Mass of the Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday March3rd Mass of the Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Monday February 25th to March 10th A reminder from Rugby Justice & Peace Group that 25th February-10th March is Fairtrade Fortnight. For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate the people who grow our food, people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world and who are often exploited and badly paid. This year, The Fairtrade Foundation is focusing on the people, particularly the women, who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much. Please look for the Fairtrade logo. Thursday March 7th Confirmation programme meeting, Sacred Heart Church Hall, 6pm. Friday March 8th Funeral of Dedee Flint, at 1.30pm at St Marie’s Church, Dunchurch Road, Rugby. Saturday March 9th Liturgy planning meeting, 10.30am in the Presbytery. Weekend of March 16th/17th Bishop’s Visitation to Sacred Heart parish December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
Icon by Hristo Dimitrov of Jesus Christ Pantocrator. Exhibit of the History Museum in Samokov, Bulgaria (1795). Public domain.
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday March 3rd at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering:473 We come to tell our story Penitential Rite: 1012 Mass of Christ the Saviour Gloria: 1013 Mass of Christ the Saviour Psalm: It is good to give thanks (Ps91) Acclamation: 534 Salisbury Gifts: 609 In bread we bring you Lord Holy Holy: 1014 Mass of Christ the Saviour Mem Acclamation: 479 English Chants for the Order of the Mass Lamb of God: 1019 Mass of Christ the Saviour Communion: 944 In the Lord, I’ll be ever thankful Going forth: 942 Lord, for the years We will be using the Mass of Christ the Saviour until the beginning of Lent.
An icon of Jesus crucified, from St Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai Desert, 13th century. (Public domain)
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday February 24th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: 898 Make me a channel of your peace Penitential Rite: 1012 Mass of Christ the Saviour Gloria: 1013 Mass of Christ the Saviour Psalm: The Lord is kind and merciful (Ps102, p62) Acclamation: 534 Salisbury Gifts: 886 For the healing of the nations Holy Holy: 1014 Mass of Christ the Saviour Mem Acclamation: 479 English Chants for the Order of the Mass Lamb of God: 1019 Mass of Christ the Saviour Communion: 772 Lord Jesus Christ Going forth: 849 Freely, freely We will be using the Mass of Christ the Saviour until the beginning of Lent.
