Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Church

Relics are important to us as they are a part of our Christian heritage. At the commencement of every Mass I kiss the altar as a sign of respect to the altar of Sacrifice, also to venerate the relics of two early Christian martyrs St Prosperus and St Sabrinianus, and a relic of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque buried in the altar.

Relics remind us of our Christian past and encourage us to pray for the intercessions of the saints.

Thirty thousand people from all over the Diocese visited our Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist in Chapel St. Salford last weekend. They were there to venerate the Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux, affectionately known as the Little Flower. Our coach of 49 parishioners thought it was a truly blessed occasion, most prayerful yet joyful and happy meeting people from so may other parishes. A tremendous number of young couples with very young children.

Last Thursday, the Feast of St Therese, the Relics were received into York Minster the great Church of England Cathedral – the first time the relics had been taken into a church that wasn’t Roman Catholic.

New Altar Servers: Congratulations to Orlaith Maskew, Niamh Simpson, Dylan Forbes, Denver Bouic & Isaac Whitesman and their families. They looked splendid in their new cassocks and cottas – thanks to Monica Reade who washes and irons all 27 sets of altar clothes.

This weekend: Children’s Liturgy at the 11am Mass on Sunday. Fairtrade Stall in the Parish Centre after each Mass.

The Crowning of Our Lady’s Statue, Procession and Benediction will be held in Church this coming Tuesday 6th October at 7.00 pm. October Devotions will then take place on the remaining Tuesdays of October at 7.30 pm.

The Sacramental Programme Meeting of Catechists on Monday held in the Presbytery was excellently attended. There are 10 catechists this year, new and old, plus the parish coordinator, and they are all enthusiastic for new Programme which continued on Thursday, with the second meeting for parents and on Saturday with the first meeting for children. All were delighted to hear that Bishop Brain will be here to confirm the children on Tuesday 11th May 2010 at 7.30 pm.

Irish Sessions start back in the Parish Centre on Thursday 15th October 2009 at 7pm. New this year! Beginner’s class – this will be a small group ensuring good group interaction under the direction of a teacher. If you want to find out more talk to anyone who attended last year’s popular sessions. Beidh fáilte romhat!

The Next Mass in Gaelic takes place at St. Mary’s Levenshulme on Sunday October 11th at 3.00pm.

Wine Tasting Challenge in the Parish Centre Friday October 9th Sponsored by the Catenian Association in aid of Christie’s Hospital Tickets £6.00 Ring John Welsh 345991

Next Baptism Evening Sunday 1st November at 6pm in the Parish Centre and Church for both parents of babies to be baptized here at the Sacred Heart living in our parish.

A letter of thanks “This little note brings sincere thanks to all who worked so hard to make the Indian Summer Tea such a glorious event. It was lovely to see the young working generously with the adults. A second year student from St. Cuthbert’s told me he was in charge of our table and wanted to make sure we were all happy – he made us laugh. Food wonderful; entertainment excellent.” Sister Collette (Franciscan House).

Weddings 2010 Please meet Fr. O’ Kane immediately –don’t arrange the hotel date until you have confirmed that Fr. O’ Kane and the church are available. You contact the Civil Registrar after you have arranged the date at church.

Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 6.00 pm; Sunday 9.30 am & 11.00 am. Monday to Friday 9.30 am. Saturday noon. Reconciliation before both Saturday Masses. Baptisms and Weddings by appointment.