The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Carlton

Parish life

A Vietnamese Language Mass is celebrated at Sacred Heart. The parish office is located at Sacred Heart Community Centre, 91 Carlton Hill, Nottingham NG4 1FP.

The parish was formed from three former parishes coming together as Holy Family, served by a Pastoral Team of priests, deacon, sisters and lay people. The SVP raised £181 to fund their Summer Tea for housebound and elderly parishioners.

Baptism preparation courses are run three times a year on a Saturday at Sacred Heart Community Centre. Holy Family Parish entered into a partnership with Emmanuel House to establish short-term accommodation for the homeless.

The parish has many groups including SVP and prayer groups. The parish has an Adult Faith Formation coordinator. The parish has a Community Coordinator. Religious communities in the parish include the Presentation Sisters, a Vocation Sister, and the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace. The parish pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi is led by the parish priest.

Sacraments and pastoral care

Arrangements for Communion to the sick and housebound are made by contacting the parish office. Couples planning marriage must give six months' notice and speak with the priests. Funerals are organised in cooperation with local funeral directors.