Welcome
We are a Catholic church community in the heart of Bushey. Whether you are working, studying or living in Bushey we look forward to welcoming you in person to Sacred Heart and St John the Evangelist RC Church.
Our postal address is Presbytery, London Road, Bushey, Watford, Herts WD23 1BA. We are a ten minute walk up Chalk Hill from Bushey mainline station.
You can contact us by phone on 020 8950 2077.
Our email address is busheyandoxhey@rcdow.org.uk.
Parish Centre / Hall Hire – People wishing to book the Parish Centre please submit your enquiry via email to the Parish Admin Team busheyandoxhey@rcdow.org.uk .
For further details click here- https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/bushey/parish-centre/
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PARISH MASS TIMES
Please find the timetable for Parish Services under Mass Times / Parish Mass Times (see the latest Newsletter for any changes)
https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/bushey/weekly-newsletters/
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CARDINALS LENTEN APPEAL 2025
This Holy Year invites us to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. We invite you to consider supporting work being done in the Diocese, including Youth & Evangelisation, Social Action, Marriage and Family Life and Catholic Education Initiatives. Our Cardinal extends his heartfelt thanks to all who give what they can to this meaningful cause. Donation envelopes are available in the porch today that also include a QR code which you will also find on the posters advertising this appeal and in the link below, or our retiring collection will be next weekend on the 8th & 9th March. Thank you for your kindness and support.
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CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY – LENT APPEAL
CAFOD’s Lent Fast Day is Friday 14th March: please try to eat less and give a donation to CAFOD.
Lokho, the young mum in the poster, is growing food to feed her family in drought stricken Kenya helped by one of CAFOD’s local experts. By giving to CAFOD today you’ll help provide nets to share crops and provide training to give more people like Lokho hope for the future. Please take an envelope today and bring it back next Sunday or give online at cafod.org.uk/envelope.
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SR MARIE HENRY’s TALKS THROUGH LENT
These talks preparing for Easter and our journey through Lent are on the 26th March and 2nd April.
All talks will take place in the Parish centre from 9.55am to 11am.
Everyone so very welcome
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PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPE SCHEME
We are very grateful to all our parishioners who use this method of regular giving which is so helpful to Fr. Jim as it allows us to plan for our future financial commitments. All parishioners who use the scheme have now received a letter directly, from Father, which outlines how the scheme will change from the date of its renewal at April 2025. Please do look out for this important message. If for any reason you have not received a copy of this letter – it is available here : Planned Giving Scheme – or simply email busheybk@rcdow.org.uk and a copy will be forwarded to you. Many thanks.
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BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
We are pleased to confirm that the date for the next Baptism preparation classes will be on Tuesday April 8th at 8pm in the Sacristy. Please contact the office for more information. Thank you to all those Mum’s & Dad’s who have been patiently waiting for this programme to recommence.
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BIG EASTER CHURCH CLEAN
This will be held on Tuesday 15th April at 9.30am. We really need some extra help on this day to get the Church prepared for Easter!! The cleaning session is being held during the Easter holidays so children are welcome to help too, in fact it is encouraged. Refreshments will be provided.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION and CONFIRMATION 2025
Application Forms and full details under Parish Life / Parish Groups / Sacramental Preparation
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Westminster Diocese Education Department has received funding to run a 3 year Leadership Programme designed to increase the number of Catholic teachers we have and, by extension, the number of Catholic teachers ready to take up leadership in our schools. More details about the scheme can be found on the Diocese website
Westminster Diocese Career Progression – Diocese of Westminster Education Service
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THE HOUSEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
visit Parishioners who are unable to come to Church to receive Communion. If you know of anybody who might appreciate being visited, please let the office know.
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BECOMING A CATHOLIC
Do you come to Mass or watch it online… but are not Catholic? If you do, perhaps you have questions about what you see and hear? Maybe you are also thinking about becoming a Catholic? RCIA is designed for adults who are curious about the Catholic faith, as well as those who are considering becoming a Catholic.
If you want to find out more information please speak to Fr Jim after mass or contact the parish office by email busheyandoxhey@rcdow.org.uk
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SACRED HEART LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES
The Parish is now streaming masses online. These are on a Sunday at 8.30am and at 10.30am. and Wednesday at 09.15am. Click HERE for the YouTube link.
Please be aware that anyone attending these services may be visible on the stream. If you have any feedback please send it to Fr Jim using the Parish email address: busheyandoxhey@rcdow.org.uk
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JOB VACANCIES WITH THE DIOCESE of WESTMINSTER. If you or your friends and family are looking for a new opportunity please visit the website https://jobs.rcdow.org.uk/
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