News & Updates
OTHER PARISH EVENTS/Programmes this Week
Monday 29th
2.00-4.00pm – SHJ Seniors in Carmel Hall
Wednesday 31st
7.00pm - Gospel Prayer Group in Gabriel Room:
Thursday 1st
NOTE: NO KINGDOM YOUTH MEETING
SHJ Seniors
Next sessions Monday 29 July and Monday 12 August from 2-4pm in Carmel Hall.
Monday 29th
2.00-4.00pm – SHJ Seniors in Carmel Hall
Wednesday 31st
7.00pm - Gospel Prayer Group in Gabriel Room:
Thursday 1st
NOTE: NO KINGDOM YOUTH MEETING
SHJ Seniors
Next sessions Monday 29 July and Monday 12 August 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. |
FR JOSEPH – SUMMER SUPPLY PRIEST
We have the pleasure of welcoming our summer supply Priest Fr Joseph Luwela, who will attend to all the parish pastoral needs as required, including celebrating both weekday and weekend Masses.
Fr Joseph was ordained to the Priesthood on 13/8/2020 and like Fr Arbo, he is Tanzanian, he belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga in Tanzania, but is currently doing a Master’s degree in Canon Law and Bachelor of Management, Pastoral Leadership for Evangelization at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome.
Fr Arbo will be on home leave, from 29 July 2024 to 6 September, and we wish Fr Arbo a well-deserved and restful summer break.
PARISH BBQ –Sunday 14th July
The Summer BBQ was a great success enjoyed by so many Parishioners young and old alike. All funds raised will go the stained glass windows. A special mention must go to all of those involved in the planning of the event and helping out on the day. Fantastic team effort!
We raised a whopping £1,150.
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.
SACRAMENTS 2025
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
The next First Holy Communion programme begins on 27 November. We have introduced electronic registration this year and would ask that you register your child via the form on the FHC page under Sacraments on our Website, if your child was baptised outside this Parish you must also submit a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate to the office.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Confirmation programme begins this November and all candidates must complete the electronic registration forms on the Confirmation page under Sacraments on our Website. Note** You must also 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.
RCIA - 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.
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.
A CALL TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
On Sunday 14 July we celebrated our first Archdiocesan Diaconal Day, during which we prayed 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
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]
THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE, LONDON
is holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August 2024 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The reflection day will include teachings on the Message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All welcome. Call Millie on 07957594646 for more information.
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
We have the pleasure of welcoming our summer supply Priest Fr Joseph Luwela, who will attend to all the parish pastoral needs as required, including celebrating both weekday and weekend Masses.
Fr Joseph was ordained to the Priesthood on 13/8/2020 and like Fr Arbo, he is Tanzanian, he belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Sumbawanga in Tanzania, but is currently doing a Master’s degree in Canon Law and Bachelor of Management, Pastoral Leadership for Evangelization at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome.
Fr Arbo will be on home leave, from 29 July 2024 to 6 September, and we wish Fr Arbo a well-deserved and restful summer break.
PARISH BBQ –Sunday 14th July
The Summer BBQ was a great success enjoyed by so many Parishioners young and old alike. All funds raised will go the stained glass windows. A special mention must go to all of those involved in the planning of the event and helping out on the day. Fantastic team effort!
We raised a whopping £1,150.
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.
SACRAMENTS 2025
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
The next First Holy Communion programme begins on 27 November. We have introduced electronic registration this year and would ask that you register your child via the form on the FHC page under Sacraments on our Website, if your child was baptised outside this Parish you must also submit a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate to the office.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Confirmation programme begins this November and all candidates must complete the electronic registration forms on the Confirmation page under Sacraments on our Website. Note** You must also 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.
RCIA - 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.
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.
A CALL TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
On Sunday 14 July we celebrated our first Archdiocesan Diaconal Day, during which we prayed 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
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]
THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE, LONDON
is holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August 2024 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The reflection day will include teachings on the Message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All welcome. Call Millie on 07957594646 for more information.
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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