St Vincent de Paul – Patron Saint of Charities and Volunteers
In our September, March of the Saints series, Grania tells the story behind St Vincent de Paul.
Welcome to our Catholic Faith Community
Sacred Heart in Hook is a beautiful Catholic Church located near Basingstoke, Hampshire. We are friendly, relaxed community and welcome people of all faiths, culture and status to join us.
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Sacred Heart Parish Survey
Last Chance to Take Part
In order to shape our future plans, events and focus for the Church, we need to hear the voice of you – our Faith Community. The Survey takes 5-10 minutes and you can remain anonymous if you choose. Thank you.
Featured Online Event
As Fr.Paul mentioned at Mass, you may be interested in our latest online event. Times are difficult right now, and our friends at the Carmelites offer inspiration on how we can remain close to Christ during these turbulent times.
Booking and Attending Mass
In order to limit our numbers and keep everybody safe, you will now need to book in advance of attending Mass. We have also created a set of rules for attending Mass, that will help protect you and others. Please view our “attending Mass” page below.
Live Stream
Don’t forget that the Sunday Mass will still be live streamed via Facebook and our website.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week’s Gospel is from Matthew 20:1 –16 where we hear another important parable from our Lord, about the extraordinary generosity and love of God
You can download our newsletter and view our weekly Children’s Liturgy material. Please note Children’s Liturgy will be streamed live this week at 11:30am after Mass on Sunday.
Learn more in our online updates.
This Week’s Publications
Our latest Newsletter is available now and includes the latest news and even a fun competition.
Please find attached our latest Look Magazine for our Children’s Liturgy. Children’s Liturgy will be live streamed at 11:00am on Sunday.
Mass & Church Opening Times
| Private Prayer | Tuesday 5.00 pm -6:30pm Wednesday 10.00 am – 12:00 noon Latest details can be found here. |
| Sunday Mass Live Stream | Each Sunday, 10:00am – Live Stream. |
| Sunday First Mass | Saturday, 6pm (Please book with Parish office). Please note, Mass on the 26th is Cancelled. |
| Sunday Mass | Sunday, 10am (Please book with Parish Office) |
| Weekday Mass (Cancelled until further notice) | Weekday Mass is celebrated at Maryfield Convent next to the Sacred Heart. Monday to Friday at 10am (times may vary). |
| Directions | The Sacred Heart Catholic Church London Road Hook RG27 9LA 01256-577007 Map to the church |
Online Offertory, Direct Debits and Donations
Thanks to everyone who has been donating.
We really do appreciate it.
As an alternative to direct debit and standing order,
we’re now also offering you the ability to make donations to our online offertory (there is of course, no expectation to do so).
Please read the note from Father Paul on our new donations page.
Spotlight
Do keep an eye here for the featured news from the Church and wider Portsmouth Diocese.
Listening Service
The diocese has created a team of trained volunteers with experience in both praying with others and in spiritual listening
Blog
Read or share stories of faith, testimonies, watch videos, learn about events and listen to homilies.
Do you have a story to tell?
News/Events
From Prayer weekends to Pilgrimages. Take a look at all of the things going on in the Church and the wider Parish.
Help Needed
Can you help one family from the many tens of thousands who have no home, no life, no country to call their own?
CAFOD in Action
Do you want to put your faith into action? Do you want to be a parish that looks outwards and helps those in need?
Serving the Poor
Do you want to put your faith into action? Do you want to be a parish that looks outwards and helps those in need?
Latest Blog Posts
Take a look at our blog to see the latest posts and photos from the Church.
Children’s Liturgy Archive
From details of our live streamed Children’s Liturgy, to downloadable worksheets, to useful links and resources our new page has it all.
St Rose of Lima
In our August, March of the Saints series, Grania tells the story behind St Rose of Lima.
75 Years On – Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered
To mark the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Chris McDonnell has provided this powerful reflection.