Here are some pictures from services at Sacred Heart.
Sunday Masses
This is anticipated with a Saturday evening Mass at 6pm. Hymns are sung although most parts of the Mass are said. The service lasts for just under an hour.
Sunday Mass is at 9.30am. This includes a group for the under fours, Children's Liturgy for the under sevens, and Satellites for those aged between 7 and confirmation age. There is also a group for teenagers which meets on a monthly basis.
Singing is led by a cantor and music group. All parts of the Mass are sung. The service lasts for about an hour. Many parents have said how much they appreciate the opportunity for their children to be engaged in the Liturgy at a level appropriate to their understanding.
The children really enjoy coming out to the hall. Since we began some years ago, the number of young families at the Sunday Mass has increased and continues to do so.
The liturgies follow the same format as the Mass itself with emphasis on the Gospel of the day. A teaching input using visual aids, music, prayer and practical work fill the half-hour or so before returning to the church for the Preparation of the Gifts.
Representatives of the children take part in the Offertory procession. Those who have made their First Communion go to Satellites which offers a deeper reflection on the scriptures and tries to pose a challenge for the week to come in their everyday lives. This continues to be popular and effective up to early teens.
Weekday Masses
These are celebrated at the following times (subject to change):
Monday 7pm
Tuesday 9.30am
Wednesday 7pm
Thursday 9.30am
Friday 11.45am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
This is celebrated from 5.30pm to 5.50pm each Saturday evening in the church.
During Lent and Advent, services of reconciliation are also held.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross are celebrated at 7pm in the church on Fridays during Lent.
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
Please contact Father Ted Mullen on 01788-813263 or email him on sacredatbilton@tiscali.co.uk
Useful links
Sacred Space
Daily prayer site run by the Jesuits.
Weekly scripture reflections
American parish website with pictures, reflections and music.
Tyburn Convent
Attractive and reflective site provided by Benedictine nuns.
Poor Clares
Site for Poor Clares monastery in Wales.
All about Retreats
General guide to making a retreat with plenty of links.
Weekly reflections
Taken from the Catholic Ireland website.
Search the Bible
Find any chapter or quotation in this site provided by The Vatican.
The Church's Year
The full liturgical calendar for the Church's year.
The liturgical year
Another calendar of saints and days.
Look up today's readings
Today's scripture being read throughout the worldwidechurch.
Today's Scripture
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