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 (check the latest Newsletter for any changes)
https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/bushey/weekly-newsletters/
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BAPTISMAL COURSES FOR THE START OF 2026
The next Baptism Course will be held on March 3rd in the Sacristy at 8pm.
Please contact Paula Innes on paula.innes@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
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SR MARIE-HENRY TALKS
We are so blessed to have the support of Sister as she dedicates this time to our Parish, this current course has just 2 more sessions on the 11th Feb and 25th Feb – in the sacristy at 9.55am. The presentations are titled – Saints and Sinners – deeply flawed individuals who became Saints – reflecting on what God did for them and can also do with us. Even if you have not been available for the first 2 sessions you are still so very welcome now.
All so very welcome to meet in the Sacristy from 9.55 – 11.00.
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DIOCESAN PILGRIMMAGE TO LOURDES
The dates for this year’s Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are 17 – 24 July 2026.
Registration details will be published soon but to express an interest please go to https://pilgrimages.rcdow.org.uk/
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
If you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact the Admin team via busheyandoxhey@rcdow.org.uk.
12th Feb – The first meeting for all Parents/Guardians and ALL Confirmation Candidates at 7pm.
14th Feb – Installation Mass of our New Archbishop of Westminster – Bishop Richard Moth.
18th Feb – Ash Wednesday – Masses at 9.15 and 7.30pm
20th Feb – Stations of the Cross at 7.30
27th Feb – CAFOD – Family Fast Day.
28th Feb – Come and see vocation mornings, Sat 28 Feb, 10am-1.30pm – St Anselm’s, Southhall to register your interest please contact – Canon Roger Taylor Vocations Promoter rogertaylor@rcdow.org.uk
3rd Mar – Baptism course – preparing parents for this important sacrament of their child.
6th Mar – First Friday of the month devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena following 9.15 Mass.
14th Mar – Sat 14 March, 12pm-3.30pm – St Bonaventure’s Church Hall – 81 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, to register your interest please contact – Canon Roger Taylor Vocations Promoter rogertaylor@rcdow.org.uk;
21st Mar– A day with Mary – starts at 10am – Our Lady & St Michael – Garston, – see poster in Church for more details
25th Mar – Living out Catholic Social Teaching in todays Britain – see poster in Church porch for further details.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
Everything you need to guide you through the processcan be accessed from Parish Liife / Sacrammental Preparation / First Communion
or HERE First Communion
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CONFIRMATION 2026
Everything you need to guide you through the processcan be accessed from Parish Liife / Sacrammental Preparation / Confirmation
or HERE Confirmation
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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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