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The Shine Appeal

The Shine Appeal is a project to renovate and clean the inside of the beautiful Church of the Sacred Heart in Bournemouth. We need your continued your support to raise funds and the VAT that we must pay on this project.
Work starts on the renovation works on 3rd June 2013 when the church will be closed for approximately 12 weeks. Please refer to the main parish web site for mass times and venues during the closure.

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Photos of Works in Progress

Now that works has started, we aim to keep you up to date with what is going on inside the church by posting photographs of the progress.  These can be seen by clicking “Photos” from the navigation bar.

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Restoration Work started on 3rd June 2013

The restoration project to clean the Sacred Heart Church will be starting on 3rd June 2013 and the whole process will take about 12 weeks. This will mean a change in our routine and the timetable for Mass. You will see below a link to the times and places where Mass will be offered.... Read More

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Rag Bag scheme is launched

The Rag Bag recycling scheme has been launched in support of the Shine Appeal. The scheme is simple. We collect all types of unwanted textiles including adults and children’s clothes, paired shoes (tied together with laces or elastic bands), hats, bags, belts, curtain,... Read More

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Shine Recipe Book Now Available

The recipe book created for the Shine Appeal is now available from the bookshop, the church office and after masses.  Entitled “Recipes from the Heart” the book is a compilation of favorite recipes from parishioners at the Sacred Heart Church the book is priced at... Read More

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Our Fundraising to date

We have now raised over £200,000 towards of our target of £250,000 and starts on 3rd June 2013 when the church will be closed. It has truly been a great effort by everyone who has helped and donated to the appeal. We still need to continue our fundraising as there are many "extras" we need to include. If you haven't donated yet, there is still time to do so. Fr. Bruce