The League is involved in charitable work of all kinds. Members endeavour to exert influence in those issues rooted in social justice and peace and particularly seek to make the voice of Catholic women heard in the legislative system on issues of the Family. The League offers members the opportunity to develop and learn new skills, enabling them to fulfil their mission of service to one another, to their parish and to the church. Come and join us this Tuesday, 12th October, at 2pm, in the Large Meeting Room (adjacent to the church hall).

The Synodal journey is concerned with how teaching can be lived and applied in the changing contexts of our time. This journey is an opportunity to listen to each other and the Holy Spirit and to reflect on our future path. We want everyone to have an opportunity to express their views. Resources will be provided by the Diocese to parishes, schools and groups to support this listening and discernment process.

First meeting will take place on Wednesday 1st September at 2pm in the Large Meeting Room (side entrance). The meetings will continue on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend for a chat and a cup of tea - looking forward to seeing you there!

We welcome food donations enabling us to help others: Non-perishable items are especially welcome. Most importantly tinned meat, Custard, Pot Noodles, Mug Shots, Tinned Fruit, Squash, Fruit Juice, Sugar, Shampoo and shower gel. If you are able to help by volunteering at the centre (Southfield Methodist Church) or with food please get in contact with Fr Ralph.

We are a group of Catholic men, young and old alike, who like to gather on a Saturday morning (once a month) to enjoy companionship, a bacon roll and coffee, and discussion about all sorts of topics. Why not come along? See the weekly newsletter for advertised dates and times.

Lent reaches its climax during Holy Week, itself a journey within a journey.The pace of the liturgical year seems to slow down until, in the Paschal Triduum, from Maundy Thursday to the Easter Vigil, we recall the stages of Christ’s passing from this world. Please come and join us to celebrate this most sacred time in the Church's liturgical calendar.

Deacon Joe was received into Church this evening, and for those of you who would like to join the Requiem Mass on Friday 5th March at 11am follow the link below.

Many of you will know that Deacon Joe Owen died last Tuesday, and on behalf of the parishioners at the Sacred Heart Church I send our condolences to John and the family at this sad time.

6pm Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve (at full capacity, standing room only); 8pm Night Mass Christmas Eve (limited places); 8.30am Dawn Mass on Christmas Day (ample places); and 10.00am Day Mass on Christmas Day (limited places). PLEASE if you are vulnerable and have been asked to 'shield' in the past, do please consider the 8.30am Mass on Christmas Day, as the other masses are busy.

The public celebration of Mass will resume on Wednesday 2nd December at 9.30am. I look forward to welcoming you back to church to continue our celebration of Advent.

As from the Vigil Mass of the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the church will be open for the celebration of public Mass, which, at the time of writing, will be subject to the following Government restrictions and guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic, and as interpreted and expanded on by the Bishops of England and Wales. I will be writing to you all this coming week to further explain what returning to Mass might look like in the near future, but in the meantime I wish to share with the most salient points detailing our return on Saturday evening…

Each day of the Novena has its own theme for prayer, and the Catholic Bishops conference has also asked that we join with the ecumenical initiative 'Thy Kingdom Come', praying in particular during this time for people we know personally, to come to a deeper faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. (Sincere thanks to Keith and Mary Taylor who provided the text for this year's novena, and their tireless contribution to ecumenical work.)

It is with a sense of joy that today, Sunday 29th March 2020, is being celebrated throughout the land as a day of thanksgiving for the protection of England to Mary, Mother of the Christ child and ‘Mother of God’. Surely it must always be with a sense of the need for protection that we turn to Mary in our prayers, asking her to intercede for us with her Divine Son for protection. And what better time to seek her protection than now, as we face a worldwide pandemic of major proportions that threatens both our local community and nation. How often history tells us that during times of trial and danger that God alone is ‘our shelter and our strength... in whom we take refuge’. And when we need God’s help, who better to ask than Mary, the Mother of his Son.

Given the situation which the Church finds herself in, this week has presented a time of unprecedented change in the history of our Parish, but through the pooling of resources and supporting each other we will come to realise that our Lord is with us always, continuing to guide and strengthen our faith...

Bishop Mark sends Message to the Diocese urging “Spiritual Communion” during the time of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, I regrettably have to inform you that all masses with a public congregation are no longer permitted to be celebrated in accordance with the Decree of the Bishops of England and Wales. This will begin from Friday evening, 20th March 2020, until further notice.

What makes one’s life successful? Money? Power? Honor? Pleasure? Most philosophies of the well-lived life are based on having something. But the Christian perspective is that it is better to be something. The goal of the Christian life is to grow in loving relationship to Christ, becoming more like him through the immersion of our entire selves into his Church, Christ’s Body. But our transformation in Christ will not occur until we recognize him as our ultimate concern. In Conversion: Following the Call of Christ, explore the stories of six great biblical figures with Bishop Barron, using their examples to grow closer to Christ.

The Enrolment Mass for First Holy Communion will be at the Sacred Heart Church on Sunday 17th November 2019 at 10.00am.  This will be followed by a Course Presentation at the Sacred Heart Primary School on Thursday 21st November 2019 at 3.30-4.30pm, which is open to both parents and their children. We look forward to meeting you!

Our RCIA classes have started on Wednesday evenings and will continue throughout the year with great discussion and great reflection. Do please pray for Rebecca, Philomena and Stephen as they embark on their journey in faith and, God willing, their reception into the Catholic Church next Easter.

Our parish is now a collection point for the local food bank called the "Paignton Community Larder". There is a labelled collection box located in the church porch. Volunteers from our own parish will take the donations to the food bank as they accumulate. There is a list in the church porch of non-perishable goods that are most needed. Any donations will be gratefully received. Thank you for your generosity.