Here are some pictures from the parish barbecue, held on Friday June 13 2008 at Sacred Heart. The pictures were taken by Richard Potter.
Friday, 27 June 2008
The parish woodland walk
Here are some pictures from the parish woodland walk which was held in June 2008. The pictures were taken by Richard Potter.
Sunday, 22 June 2008
12th Sunday of the Year
After a gloomy day of rain and grey skies yesterday, it was a sunny although rather windy morning today. This was the 12th Sunday of the Church's year - and we had two priests and a deaocn in attendance: Father Joe was again visiting from St Marie's (not Father Joe Mullen).
A group has been looking at the future aims of the parish and Father Ted spoke today about how we could assess what type of parish we are. He said everyone's views would be welcome on how we should 'go forward' as a parish, and there will be a chance for people to feed in their ideas later in the year.
A draft mission statement will be put to the parish council meeting on September for discussion.
There was a final appeal for people to come forward to be confirmed by the bishop next year. Numbers have to be sent off. There was also an appeal for new people to join the Holiday Club - a great way to support the parish, and possibly win £1,000 prize.
Next Sunday is the feast of St Peter and St Paul and marks the 2,000th anniversary of the birth of the Apostle to the Gentiles, and a special year of events.
A group has been looking at the future aims of the parish and Father Ted spoke today about how we could assess what type of parish we are. He said everyone's views would be welcome on how we should 'go forward' as a parish, and there will be a chance for people to feed in their ideas later in the year.
A draft mission statement will be put to the parish council meeting on September for discussion.
There was a final appeal for people to come forward to be confirmed by the bishop next year. Numbers have to be sent off. There was also an appeal for new people to join the Holiday Club - a great way to support the parish, and possibly win £1,000 prize.
Next Sunday is the feast of St Peter and St Paul and marks the 2,000th anniversary of the birth of the Apostle to the Gentiles, and a special year of events.
Sunday, 15 June 2008
11th Sunday of the Year
It has been a busy time in parish life recently. Friday saw the parish barbecue, enjoyed on a lovely evening by about 45 people. There were games organised the scouts and everyone had a good time. Look out for the next social event - the parish picnic on Sunday September 7th in the church grounds.
Today was the 11th Sunday of the Year looking at the call of the apostles. The children came back from their liturgy with a big poster of all the disciples, while Deacon John read a consultants' mock report of whether the apostles would ever be recruited by a business. Some of them would clearly struggle on The Apprentice!
After mass, Father Ted drew the winning tickets in the Holiday Club twice-yearly draw. Gisela Blee won £1,000, Margaret Butler £150 and Marie Cleaver £50. Congratulations to them.
Parishioner Ann O'Callaghan is taking part in the Race for Life on Wednesday July 9th and is holding a cake sale after mass next weekend. Come along and sponsor her and buy a cake.
There are still spaces left on the UCM trip to Walsingham on Tuesday July 1st.
Plus, a new venture. Kate Browning is organising a creche for toddlers at Sunday Mass. Call her on 819131 if you could help.
Today was the 11th Sunday of the Year looking at the call of the apostles. The children came back from their liturgy with a big poster of all the disciples, while Deacon John read a consultants' mock report of whether the apostles would ever be recruited by a business. Some of them would clearly struggle on The Apprentice!
After mass, Father Ted drew the winning tickets in the Holiday Club twice-yearly draw. Gisela Blee won £1,000, Margaret Butler £150 and Marie Cleaver £50. Congratulations to them.
Parishioner Ann O'Callaghan is taking part in the Race for Life on Wednesday July 9th and is holding a cake sale after mass next weekend. Come along and sponsor her and buy a cake.
There are still spaces left on the UCM trip to Walsingham on Tuesday July 1st.
Plus, a new venture. Kate Browning is organising a creche for toddlers at Sunday Mass. Call her on 819131 if you could help.
Parish council minutes
Here are the minutes of Sacred Heart Parish Pastoral Council, held on Thursday 22nd May 2008
Present: – Michael Floyd, Maureen Smith, Veronica York, Sue Valentine, John Howes, Diane Davies, Margaret Reid, Geraldine Reid, Alan Langham, Ann Hunter, Brian Davies, Chris Browning, Laurence Ryan, Frank Ollerenshaw, Paul Francis, Fr Ted, David Warburton;
Apologies: Margaret Cassin & Theresa Mortimer.
The meeting was opened by Fr Ted with a prayer and a reading from Proverbs 2:1-8.
Election of officers for the coming year:
Chair: Brian Davies (proposed by Michael Floyd, seconded by Theresa Mortimer)
Vice-Chair: Michael Floyd (proposed by John Howes, seconded by Diane Davies)
Treasurer: still being sought.
Joan Medley has agreed to be Minutes Secretary.
The minutes of the meeting of 13th March were agreed with a couple of minor corrections.
Matters arising: there were no matters arising.
5. Parish Survey.
John Howes presented the results of the survey. The Pastoral Plan Group (John, Fr. Ted, Diane & Sue V) were thanked for their work and Michael volunteered to join the group. More ideas would be welcome. It is hoped that a plan will be ready for the next meeting.
6. Information Sharing
Homeless Project (Geraldine): plans to relocate the Soup Kitchen have been shelved as being too expensive.
Woodland Walk on June 1st.
RIFF Peace Walk also on June 1st. (The clash of dates is unfortunate).
The next RIFF discussion on 10th June will be on the Human fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Fr Ted feels it is part of our Mission to help those "on the margins" of society and our sheltered accommodation is again in demand. The May Day Trust has referred a woman occupant recently. While she is there Graham is living in the parish room upstairs. Michael drew attention to the safety concerns about the use of the shelter expressed by the PPC some time ago. The future use of this accommodation will be kept under review.
Living Faith Series: Brian circulated the programme of talks proposed for the Autumn:
Thurs. Sept.25th "Jesus as Jewish Prophet"; by David McLoughlin.
Thurs. Oct. 2nd "Paul- Prophet of Jesus Christ"; by David Sanders OP
Thurs. Oct 9th "Work for the Homeless- witness or sticking plaster?" by Alison Gelder
Thurs. Oct 16th "Migrants in British Society – a matter of justice?" by Don Flynn
7. Environmental Audit
The group (Fr Ted, Geraldine, Margaret Cassin & Brian) met on April 1st and decided we should focus on four of the Ecocongregation Modules:
Mod. 2 – Celebrating Creation! (being pursued by the Liturgy Group)
Mod. 6 – Exploring God’s Green Word (Fr. Ted, Diane, Frank and Ann volunteered)
Mod. 8 – Greening the Purse Strings (being pursued by the Finance Group)
Mod.10 – Green Choices (David, Veronica, Alan, Margaret and Brian volunteered)
The Liturgy Group is already proposing that October 4th be observed as "Green Sunday", celebrating Harvest and perhaps incorporating a Flower Festival.
Michael reported that St. Marie’s Junior School has been awarded "Silver" among "Eco-Schools".
8. Bilton Churches Together
Some members have proposed that BCT should meet again on July 7th and deal with the matters that have been so successfully shared together over the years. Revive matters will be left entirely to the clergy.
9. Constitution
It was agreed that we adopt as circulated the Parish-in-Council Constitution for the coming year and decide at our next AGM whether it be made permanent. John H proposed that each Parish Group should nominate a representative to report to the Parish Council. David proposed that a quorum be constituted by a half +1 of such representation. These amendments were accepted.
10. Maintenance
Fr. Ted discussed the felling of the trees on the Church land perimeter. It was decided to consult John Wells on who best among Rugby Council staff should advise.
Lighting in the car park had been vandalised and needs to be made good.
The inadequacy of the toilet provision was mentioned again.
Where possible we should use energy-efficient light bulbs.
11. AOB
Paul Francis made an urgent appeal for Catholics to be recruited into the Rugby Scout Group, which is struggling to maintain a viable number.
There will be a parish collection for CAFOD’s emergency appeal for China and Burma.
12. Future meetings: Sept. 9th, Dec. 4th, March 9th 2009 (AGM). All on Thursdays.
The meeting closed with the "Live Simply" prayer said together.
Present: – Michael Floyd, Maureen Smith, Veronica York, Sue Valentine, John Howes, Diane Davies, Margaret Reid, Geraldine Reid, Alan Langham, Ann Hunter, Brian Davies, Chris Browning, Laurence Ryan, Frank Ollerenshaw, Paul Francis, Fr Ted, David Warburton;
Apologies: Margaret Cassin & Theresa Mortimer.
The meeting was opened by Fr Ted with a prayer and a reading from Proverbs 2:1-8.
Election of officers for the coming year:
Chair: Brian Davies (proposed by Michael Floyd, seconded by Theresa Mortimer)
Vice-Chair: Michael Floyd (proposed by John Howes, seconded by Diane Davies)
Treasurer: still being sought.
Joan Medley has agreed to be Minutes Secretary.
The minutes of the meeting of 13th March were agreed with a couple of minor corrections.
Matters arising: there were no matters arising.
5. Parish Survey.
John Howes presented the results of the survey. The Pastoral Plan Group (John, Fr. Ted, Diane & Sue V) were thanked for their work and Michael volunteered to join the group. More ideas would be welcome. It is hoped that a plan will be ready for the next meeting.
6. Information Sharing
Homeless Project (Geraldine): plans to relocate the Soup Kitchen have been shelved as being too expensive.
Woodland Walk on June 1st.
RIFF Peace Walk also on June 1st. (The clash of dates is unfortunate).
The next RIFF discussion on 10th June will be on the Human fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Fr Ted feels it is part of our Mission to help those "on the margins" of society and our sheltered accommodation is again in demand. The May Day Trust has referred a woman occupant recently. While she is there Graham is living in the parish room upstairs. Michael drew attention to the safety concerns about the use of the shelter expressed by the PPC some time ago. The future use of this accommodation will be kept under review.
Living Faith Series: Brian circulated the programme of talks proposed for the Autumn:
Thurs. Sept.25th "Jesus as Jewish Prophet"; by David McLoughlin.
Thurs. Oct. 2nd "Paul- Prophet of Jesus Christ"; by David Sanders OP
Thurs. Oct 9th "Work for the Homeless- witness or sticking plaster?" by Alison Gelder
Thurs. Oct 16th "Migrants in British Society – a matter of justice?" by Don Flynn
7. Environmental Audit
The group (Fr Ted, Geraldine, Margaret Cassin & Brian) met on April 1st and decided we should focus on four of the Ecocongregation Modules:
Mod. 2 – Celebrating Creation! (being pursued by the Liturgy Group)
Mod. 6 – Exploring God’s Green Word (Fr. Ted, Diane, Frank and Ann volunteered)
Mod. 8 – Greening the Purse Strings (being pursued by the Finance Group)
Mod.10 – Green Choices (David, Veronica, Alan, Margaret and Brian volunteered)
The Liturgy Group is already proposing that October 4th be observed as "Green Sunday", celebrating Harvest and perhaps incorporating a Flower Festival.
Michael reported that St. Marie’s Junior School has been awarded "Silver" among "Eco-Schools".
8. Bilton Churches Together
Some members have proposed that BCT should meet again on July 7th and deal with the matters that have been so successfully shared together over the years. Revive matters will be left entirely to the clergy.
9. Constitution
It was agreed that we adopt as circulated the Parish-in-Council Constitution for the coming year and decide at our next AGM whether it be made permanent. John H proposed that each Parish Group should nominate a representative to report to the Parish Council. David proposed that a quorum be constituted by a half +1 of such representation. These amendments were accepted.
10. Maintenance
Fr. Ted discussed the felling of the trees on the Church land perimeter. It was decided to consult John Wells on who best among Rugby Council staff should advise.
Lighting in the car park had been vandalised and needs to be made good.
The inadequacy of the toilet provision was mentioned again.
Where possible we should use energy-efficient light bulbs.
11. AOB
Paul Francis made an urgent appeal for Catholics to be recruited into the Rugby Scout Group, which is struggling to maintain a viable number.
There will be a parish collection for CAFOD’s emergency appeal for China and Burma.
12. Future meetings: Sept. 9th, Dec. 4th, March 9th 2009 (AGM). All on Thursdays.
The meeting closed with the "Live Simply" prayer said together.
Sunday, 8 June 2008
A visit from Father Joe
Today we had a visit from Father Joe. No, not former parish priest Father Joe Mullen, but Father Joe from St Marie's Parish who was standing in for Father Ted.
Glorious sunshine greeted us this morning and it was a joyful celebration of the Mass together, including the rousing finale The Kingdom of Heaven.
There was a collection for the suffering people of Burma and China. This money will be sent to Cafod. Last week's Mission Appeal for Sierra Leone raised £500.
Parishioners were reminded that the parish barbecue takes place this Friday night (13th) at 7pm - come wind, rain or shine! Last year, the event was very well supported, even though it poured with rain. This time, the scouts will be helping out by organising games on the church lawns.
There were prayers today for the wife of Deacon John Burrows who is unwell. Please remember her in the your prayers this week.
Glorious sunshine greeted us this morning and it was a joyful celebration of the Mass together, including the rousing finale The Kingdom of Heaven.
There was a collection for the suffering people of Burma and China. This money will be sent to Cafod. Last week's Mission Appeal for Sierra Leone raised £500.
Parishioners were reminded that the parish barbecue takes place this Friday night (13th) at 7pm - come wind, rain or shine! Last year, the event was very well supported, even though it poured with rain. This time, the scouts will be helping out by organising games on the church lawns.
There were prayers today for the wife of Deacon John Burrows who is unwell. Please remember her in the your prayers this week.
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Ninth Sunday of the Year
At the end of the half-term holiday, we welcomed Father Lawrence, a Xavierian missionary from Sierra Leone, to make an appeal about his home country suffering from the effects of civil war.
An appeal has gone out for anyone wishing to be confirmed in 2009. Please sign the list in the narthex. Today is the day for two walks - the parish woodland walk to Cawston Woods at 3pm, and the Peace Walk, leaving Rugby library at 2.30pm. Take your pick! The parish barbecue is taking place on Friday June 13th at 7pm - but as yet we do not have a barbecue. Please call the presbytery (813263) if you can help out on this one.
The holiday club cycle finishes on Sunday June 8th. It only costs £1 a week and there are some big money prizes available - £1,000 for the first out of the hat. You've got to be in to win!
A Green audit is taking place. This is looking at all aspects of parish life and how we help the environment. A number of groups have been set up to reflect on this.
Anyone want to be a scout? Rugby's only Catholic Scout group is recruiting boys or girls for beavers, cubs and scouts. Call 07875 880275 for more information.
An appeal has gone out for anyone wishing to be confirmed in 2009. Please sign the list in the narthex. Today is the day for two walks - the parish woodland walk to Cawston Woods at 3pm, and the Peace Walk, leaving Rugby library at 2.30pm. Take your pick! The parish barbecue is taking place on Friday June 13th at 7pm - but as yet we do not have a barbecue. Please call the presbytery (813263) if you can help out on this one.
The holiday club cycle finishes on Sunday June 8th. It only costs £1 a week and there are some big money prizes available - £1,000 for the first out of the hat. You've got to be in to win!
A Green audit is taking place. This is looking at all aspects of parish life and how we help the environment. A number of groups have been set up to reflect on this.
Anyone want to be a scout? Rugby's only Catholic Scout group is recruiting boys or girls for beavers, cubs and scouts. Call 07875 880275 for more information.
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