First Aid Course Christmas Entertainment The Young Singers thoroughly enjoyed the First Aid Course on Monday, they were most attentive and learnt so much. The adults enjoyed theirs too. Thanks to the Friends of the Sacred Heart School who arranged this for us. . Sunday 7th December at 7 pm. The young Singers present: ’A Christmas Story’ a retelling of the Birth of Jesus through Song and Narration. After the interval, when mulled wine and mince pies will be served, the adults invite you to their Pantoland Christmas Party, with a few familiar characters and the usual Christmas songs and carols to get you in the mood for Christmastime. Change of Banner You will have noticed that the Banner of the Angelus has been put on the Sanctuary wall as we approach Advent and Christmas. Thank you for your support Our Primary School wishes to thank those who supported the Fashion Show organised by the Friends of Sacred Heart. The event raised £600 for School Funds. Old Gregorian's The Annual Mass for deceased former pupils and teachers of St Gregory's High School, Ardwick Green, at St. Kentigern's Church, Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, M14 7DW at 7.30 p.m. on Friday 28th Nov, 2014 followed by a gathering in the St Kentigern's Social Club. Further information from Terry O’Neil 0161 442 6839 or [email protected] 6.00 pm Vigil Sacred Heart RC Church, Rochdale and Parish Centre Kingsway, Rochdale. OL16 5BX December 25th 2011 Tel: 01706 645603 Christmas Parish Priest - Father David O’ Kane November 16th 2014 Issue 641 Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tickets on sale Adults £7.00 Under 15: £4.00 Including mince pies and mulled wine Rehearsals N.B. Young Singers Sat 15 and 22 Nov 10 -11.30 am Wed 26 Nov 6.30 - 8.00 pm Dress Rehearsal Sun 30th Nov. 3.00 - 5.45 pm Adults and Youth Choir Sunday Nov 16 & 23 at 7.00 pm - ALL Tuesday Nov 18 (soloists and groups ) Tuesday 25 at 7.00 pm - ALL Wed 3rd Dec at 7.30 pm - All Dress Rehearsal Sun 30th Nov. 5.45 pm 9.30 am 11.00 am Nov Catherine Simpson Leonard Jones Kathryn Ansley 15 / 16 Manwaring Family Mawdsley Family Westerman Family Nov Kath Broderick M. Barry King Sophie Ansley 22 / 23 Jamil & Lucas Families Irene, Lilian & Lilian Russell Family [email protected] Website : www.sacredheartchurchrochdale.org.uk Follow the Mass or visit the Church from the link on our Website - Live Church Cam Salford Diocese:- www.salforddiocese.org.uk The Loop System is installed in our Church and Parish Centre - turn hearing aid to T Sacramental Programme On Saturday 29th Nov the children who have been taking part in the Sacramental Programme and attending weekend Mass regularly will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Meetings for Reconciliation .Parents: Thursday 27th Nov at 7.30 pm. Children: Saturday 29th Nov at 10.00 am The following children were at Mass last weekend: Kie Andrews. Maya Hardman. Bradley Holt. Elisandro Justino. Keane Kennedy. Harvey Lanyon. Cameron Lowe. Lilli Maguire. Brooke Miller. Lennon Ogden. Ricardo Santos. Malakai Traynor. Miraculous Medal Children from Year 4 who received their first Holy Communion earlier this year, will be en r olled in th e Miraculous Medal on Sun 7th December the day before the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, at the 11.00 am Mass. The children are asking Our Lady to sponsor them for life. They will receive a leaflet explaining the medal. Piety Stall The Piety Stall is open each weekend in the Parish Centre after the three Masses. On sale are Christmas cards, Cribs, Mass cards for the dead, the sick, birthdays and many other intentions. Also on sale are statues, prayer books and Holy Water Fonts Christmas Mass Times 2014 Wednesday 24th Dec - Christmas Eve 6.00 pm & 8.00 pm Thursday 25th Dec - Christmas Day 10.30 am. The Choir and congregation will sing Carols before each Mass . This week in our Parish 16 - 22 November 2014 Sun 16 Nov 9.30 am 11.00 am 7.00 pm - Adult / Youth Choir White Mon 17 Nov 9.30 am - St Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Hilda, St. Hugh of Lincoln White Tue 18 Nov 9.30 am - The Dedication of the Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Apostles White Wed 19 Nov 9.30 am - Weekday Green Thu 20 Nov 9.30 am - Weekday Green Fri 21 Nov 9.30 am - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary white Sat 22 Nov 10.00 am - Young Singers 12 noon - St. Cecilia, virgin & Martyr - November Dead list 6.00 pm - Vigil Mass Purple Green Reconciliation - Before both Saturday Masses. Marriage & Baptism by appointment Mass Offerings Lately dead: Mary Briggs (Chadderton). Sally Reilly Sick: Mary Bennett. Sick Parishioners. Anniversaries / Birthdays: Kenneth Kay. Other Intentions: Special Intentions, November Dead List. Please pray for: Sick: Tom Keogh. Sheila Blair. Monica Reade. Denise Armstrong. Mary Rice. John Day. Michael Paul. Michael Thompson. Jennifer Dewis. Gerard Reeves. Maria Earnshaw. Jean Burns. Winnie Blomfield. Anna Stepniewska Michael King. Francis Pickering. Dolores Pomfret. Pat Wild. Teresa Oswell. Margaret Valentine. Hassa Deriss. Mary Bennett. Maria Farbotko. Computers and Printers For computer problems or queries ring Steve Raines 07775 598 661 / 645070 For Printers, Repairs & Office Stationery ring Kleen Strike: 658582 Offertory Collections Envelopes 597.20 Loose 242.45 Total £839.65 Second collection this weekend for the Diocesan Administration Fund. Second Collection next weekend for Parish Development Holy Souls Envelopes The Deceased Relatives and Friends that you have listed in your Holy Souls Envelopes will be remembered at the 12 noon Mass each Saturday in November. Envelopes are available in the Narthex. Looking at Mass Times and the Number of Weekend Masses In the New Year 2015 we will have a survey of Mass attendances, number of Masses required, the times of Mass to accommodate priest, organists, choir, congregation and good liturgy. I’ll be in the Parish Centre Senior Citizens’ Party If anyone wishes to have a Mass Card signed or to see me I will be available in the Parish Centre after each of the weekend Masses. When guests had been contacted by phone or visited, eventually 93 sat down to dine and be entertained. Our Parish Youth did themselves proud helping all afternoon. The adults helpers, many of whom were over 65, would have brought the totals to well over 100. Thank you to Tony and Ann Downes for wonderful entertainment for the occasion; thanks also to those who provided the lovely varied refreshments, prepared the room and buffet, served the refreshments, manned the bar and provided transport. Fairtrade Stall this weekend. The Fairtrade Stall is open after each Mass in the Parish Centre this weekend. Please try to buy at least one thing to help the farmers of the developing world. Only a few parishioners support this very worthy cause - do you ? Monday 8th Dec Feast of the Immaculate Conception We will have Mass in the evening at 7.30pm. That morning Bishop John Arnold will be installed as our new bishop at St. John’s Cathedral Salford. Weddings 2015 Please contact Father O’ Kane if you live in Sacred Heart Parish and intend to marry at home or abroad in the coming year. Flowers for November The flowers in front of the Sacred Heart Statue have been provided by Mary Mason for the Holy Souls for November. World Youth Day Krakow 2016 At the moment I have had three names of those wishing to attend the World Youth Day with Pope Francis. Names have to be sent to the Diocese in January of the New Year 2015 - must be 16+ with parents’ consent. Bishop John Arnold Bishop John Arnold, our new bishop Elect, will be installed as 11th Bishop of Salford on Monday 8th December the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. On Tuesday 11th Dec he will officially open and bless the new wing of St. Cuthbert’s Catholic High School here in Rochdale. Very Grateful Many thanks to Derek and Ann Parsons, Stuart Clarke and David Nixon who have retired as Ministers of Holy Communion. Recent Visiting Bingley Square. Newbold St. Terrace. Shepherds Way. Windsor Donation to the Senior’s Party £40; £30; 2 x £20 Many thanks Sunday 23rd November The last Sunday of the Church’s Year - the Feast of Christ the King. It is also Youth Sunday.
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