General Information
The general information set out below provides an over view of most of the regular activities of our parish do please feel free to drop into any of them and see if you would enjoy them or have something to contribute to their development.
Baptism
Except in the case of emergency, arrangements for Baptism are made during a preparation course for parents. Please contact Sister Mary or Father John Paul.
Children are normally baptised together in a service arranged with a number of families.
Marriage
Before making any arrangements or setting a date for your marriage please arrange to the meet Father John Paul who will provide information on the detailed preparations necessary.This preparation is usually a 4 week programme.
Children’s liturgy
for children aged from three years old takes place during the first part of the Sunday morning Mass. This includes a reflection of the Gospel and a fun practical activity.
Children come into Mass at the start, and if they wish after the opening greeting go into Marian House with their leaders and then return to parents half way through Mass.
Parish music
The Sunday morning choir and Sunday evening singers welcome new members – just go up into the choir loft after Mass and ask for more information.
Please note we have a choir who sing at Weddings and Funerals, which welcomes new members.
The housebound
Our Special Ministers take Holy Communion to housebound parishioners each week.
If you become housebound or hear of someone else please tell Father John Paul or Father Simon.
Hospital admission
If you are admitted to Hospital please make a point of telling staff that you are Catholic.
If you would like the Catholic Chaplain to visit, or a Eucharistic Minister to bring Holy Communion please tell a member of staff.
When you or members of your family are admitted to hospital please tell Fr John Paul or Father Simon so that the parish can pray for you. If you know you will be going into hospital please let us know.
Friendship Club
All are welcome to join in this afternoon for more senior local people on Mondays at 2.00 pm in the Small Hall.
Bingo
In Sacred Heart small Hall. Cash Bingo Monday and Friday at 7.30 pm and Family Prize Bingo Second Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm. New Helpers are always welcome!
Journey in Faith Group
Will begins in October. This is a group for people who are considering becoming Catholics – all welcome.
The Legion of Mary
Meet every Wednesday at 9.30 am in the sacristy.
The Ladies Guild
Meetings at 9.30 am after Mass in Marian House on first Tuesday of each month – new members always welcome.
Sacred Heart School
Provides a Catholic education for the children of our parish and beyond.
Parishioners are asked to support the school however they can but most of all by sending their children to it – please have their names listed at School as soon after birth and baptism as possible.
The Headteacher Mrs Carol Walker, telephone number 816083, is always delighted to respond to enquiries.
Polish Catholics
Mass is normally celebrated on the last Sunday of each month at 3.00 pm in the Polish language and is followed by a short social gathering in Marian House.
