From the very beginning of His public ministry, Our Lord gathered communities around Him. He said that whenever even two or three met in His name He would be with them. The same is true today when we come together as the Parish community here.
The Church has always been this living community that preaches the Gospel and celebrates the sacraments to make visible Christ’s presence in our world. It also must sustain itself to achieve these ends. Each Parish is responsible for funding its own activities and property, independent of the Diocese and other agencies for financial support. We must balance our books so as to ensure our long-term future and facilitate continuing the mission given by Jesus Christ to the first apostles. I’m very grateful for the support that so many people give to our Parish, and their continued participation in the life of our community.
In the light of the many pastoral activities taking place here in the parish as well as the challenges present to us by the upkeep of our church building, may I invite you please in the weeks ahead to reflect on your regular offertory contribution. Thank you, as always, for your generosity!
Canon Michael Scanlon

We have a job vacancy for a Teaching Assistant at the school, please see the notice in the porch for details. The closing date is 6th June 12pm, and interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th June.

Sacred Heart, Wimbledon requires a new Accounts Manager. The salary is £18.00 per hour for 19 hours per week. The Accounts Manager works closely with the parish Finance Committee and the Gift Aid co-ordinators, and is supported by members of the Finance Committee. Knowledge of the diocesan accounting systems would be an advantage. Please contact Thelma in the Parish Office for an application form, Job Description and Person Specification. Closing date Friday 6th June, interviews on Friday 13th June, email: [email protected].

If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th or any later wedding anniversary this year, you are invited to renew your marriage vows at a Mass to be celebrated at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, at 3pm on July 12. Close family members can attend with you. In order to receive a personal invitation from Archbishop John, email to [email protected] the following details: your full names, address, phone number, anniversary being celebrated and parish. The deadline for applying is the middle of May.

We are happy to have our group of young people preparing for Confirmation joining us at the Saturday evening Mass. As they continue their journey of faith, please keep them, their families, and their catechists in your prayers. May this time of preparation be filled with grace, growth, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they approach this sacred milestone in their lives.