parish capital appeal – update
we need £550,000 to restore our church floor
as of 24 February we have raised over £423,156
welcome to the Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church, in Wimbledon, a Roman Catholic parish, served by the Jesuits of the British Province, welcomes you to our website. As one of the largest parishes in England, we hope this site highlights the dynamic community that has been a place of worship for over a century. At the heart of our parish are the many people of all ages who work, study, pray and share their lives together. We invite and encourage you to explore, discover and visit the Sacred Heart.
news and announcements
prayer for the people of Haiti
For the people of Haiti [more...]
See also:
path to God - where are you on the journey?
Continuing our parish celebrations for the “Year for Priests” we are delighted to announce a series of Talks & Discussions on Tuesdays during Lent entitled “Path to God – where are you on the journey?”
Week of accompanied Prayer
When:
Sunday, 21 March 2010 (All day) - Saturday, 27 March 2010 (All day)
Where:
Parish halls / Church / parishioners' homes The Jesuit Community
The Parish Ignatian Group
invite you to explore
the world and spirituality
of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
and to participate in a
Week of Accompanied Prayer
In Lent
how to make your financial contribution to the parish through planned giving
Today at all Masses representatives of the Parish Finance Committee are making the annual appeal asking parishioners to review their financial contributions to the parish and to consider signing up for the Gift Aid scheme if they are UK taxpayers and have not already done so.
latest on the church floor
At the end of January the tender letters went out to the contractors chosen to submit a tender. It is hoped that by the end of this month a contractor can be chosen. The decision needs to be made soon so that all can go forward immediately after Easter in the first week of April.
Homily at special mass celebrating the year for priests
I have been asked to provide the homily from this morning's 11:15 mass where as a parish we celebrated the year for priests. The lovely mass was concelebrated by eight priests from No 14 Edge Hill Jesuit Community. The music was inspiring and it warmed my heart share in this with you.
'Paul' and the Edge Hill Players
A warmest of thanks and appreciation to the Edge Hill Players for their production of 'Paul'. I have had numerous people commend me for the quality and profundity of the production. The only shame I sense is that there were only two productions.
come and celebrate the year for priests
We will be celebrating the Year for Priests and the service of our Jesuit Community at the 11.15 Mass on Sunday 31st January, followed by lunch in the parish hall. Please bring a plate of food. Everybody welcome. Please do join us in showing our deep gratitude to our priests.
Jesuit Missions' Haiti Fund
Jesuit Missions has now established a fund specific to the Jesuit work in Haiti, which is part of the French Canadian Province, who have been working in Haiti for decades. The British Province has already donated £100,000 and is seeki
CAFOD's Haiti Earthquake Need
Many may want to donate direct to CAFOD concerning the significant need for aid to Haiti after its tragic earthquake last week. Please follow this link: www.cafod.org.uk/haitiearthquake
There will be a special collection this Sunday for CAFOD.
13 new ministers of Holy Communion commissioned
13 parishioners were commissioned at Southwark Cathedral on 16th January to serve as extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for our parish.
christmas gifts sale raises £540
SALE OF UNWANTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS. £540.50 was raised towards the Capital Appeal.
christmas lunch
Many thanks to all those who contributed in so many different ways to making this year's Christmas lunch a great success.
thank you!
Fr McMillan and all the priests thank everyone for your kindness and presents at Christmas.
what's on
Saturday 6 Mar
(All day)
novena of grace (to 14 Mar)
Wednesday 10 Mar
7:00pm
stations of the cross
8:00pm
Bible Reading
Thursday 11 Mar
Friday 12 Mar
10:45am
lectio divina
Saturday 13 Mar
(All day)
landings - half-day of recollection
Sunday 14 Mar
(All day)
4th sunday of lent
9:00am
children's choir practice
10:30am
traidcraft
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