Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Community Herne Bay, Kent
Clarence Road, Herne Bay, Kent - 01227 375095 - Parish Priest: Fr Mark White CP (mwhite8684@aol.com); Assistant Priest: Fr Patrick CP (743727); Deacons James Foley (366841) & Barry Walker (368685) - website: www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk
thirty-seCond sunday in ordinary tiMe (Year B) 7/8 NOVEMBER 2015 - Remembrance Sunday Entrance Antiphon Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. Standing in Solidarity This Sunday we stand in solidarity with people throughout the land, to remember all those who gave their lives in defence of our country; we thank God for the sacrifices they made,we pray for all the victims of war and pray above all for peace for all the nations of the world. Today’s Gospel reminds us that, when it comes to almsgiving, it is not so much the amount we give as the attitude of heart that goes with it. With this in mind, we quote from a letter forwarded to us by Aid to the Church in Need, where they thank us for the donations from the “Syria Box” at the back of church which have topped the £1,000 mark in the last six months. Pope Francis had written to ACN to thank them for a report on the Persecuted Church which they presented recently in the House of Lords saying he “appreciates the efforts of all in keeping before the world the plight of Christians persecuted for their faith……and he “hopes that men and women of religious faith and goodwill may express their concern for their brothers and sisters suffering throughout the world by means of spiritual and material assistance.” Parish Mission: 13-28 February 2016 Preparations for the Mission are picking up speed. Christine Walker has very kindly agreed to be the overall co-ordinator and we are in the process of seeking parishioners to fill a variety of other roles (continued on p.3).
Children’s Liturgy This group is open to all children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass).
This Sunday 7/8 November – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Readers:
1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 (Sat) 6pm: J.Hamilton & C.Tedder; (Sun) 9.30am: T.Hancock & M.Green; 11.15am: I.Skerry & Sr Angela
9:30 Hymns: 874, 608, 780, 889, 849; Mass Setting (Joy and Peace). Tea and coffee after the 9.30am, all welcome.
Next Sunday 14/15 November – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Readers:
Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14,18; Mark 13:24-32 (Sat) 6pm: A.Connolly & M.Phillips; (Sun) 9.30am: M.Feathers & E.Rogers; 11.15am: M.Collin & F.O’Brien
Parish Notices Events this week Daily Prayer Intentions
Mon
The Spiritual Life of the parish
Tues
Christian Meditation (Upper Room) 2.15pm
Those who no longer practise the Faith
Wed
Exposition after 10am Mass until noon; Companions of Prayer (25 Western Esp) 7pm CWG (Retreat Hall) 2-3.30pm; Christian Meditation (Upper Room) 7.30pm Exposition (25 Western Esplanade) 4.305.30pm Exposition from 10am until 11am; Rosary 10.45am
The housebound and their carers
Thu Fri Sat
Those preparing to receive the Sacraments Parish outreach to the poor and suffering The community life of the parish
Adoration every weekday: One hour, from 8.30-9.30am, has been set aside for a particular intention (see table above). Those unable to make the hour each morning are encouraged to take time during the day to pray for these intentions.
Parish Mission: (continued from p.1) If you still have a “tick list” handed out when Karen Surety, from the Sion Community, spoke at all the Masses last month, please bring it in ASAP. Companions in Prayer: The next meeting will be on 11 November at 7pm at Star of the Sea (25 Western Esplanade) and members are asked to bring their donations for the Christmas Fair bottle stall to the meeting. Clergy Support Fund: In this month’s edition of The Pilgrim there is an article on the Clergy Support Fund. Please read the article and if you would like more information, please contact Mary Locke 01227 366332. Many thanks. Parish Diaries: now available from the back of church. The diaries are free, however a donation of 50p would be welcome and will go to the Syria fund. Remembrance: As this Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, a wreath will be laid at the outside altar after the 11.15am Mass. Two funerals in church this week: Monday 11.15, Brian Sexton, a man who was homeless for a while but managed to get control of his life again. He was well known to Fr Patrick and Fr Mark and eventually found a permanent home in Ramsgate. Tuesday 10.00, Louis Clarke, who has been housebound for a number of years. An ex-Highgate (London) parishioner, Louis was a faithful member of the Knights of St Columba. SVP London Undergrond Quiz: in the Retreat Hall on Saturday 14 October at 7pm. Entrance: £7.50, includes a fish and chip supper (please bring your own wine). Reserve a table for eight or come on your own and join in the fun. Phone Gabrielle on 01227 367426 for more information or to book a table. Little Angels playgroup: meets in the Hall on Tuesdays in term-time. 9.30am to 11.30am (£1.50 which includes tea/coffee for adults and fruit for children) Rotas: Can be found on the noticeboard at the back of church. The 1st Collection for last week was £791.02 (of which £445.05 was from gift-aided envelopes and £345.97 was loose collection). Thank you. NB Remember, if you pay income tax, to gift-aid whatever you offer. To gift-aid your offering please fill in one of the forms at the back of church.
Mass Times and Intentions Feast: Dedication of the Cathedral Church of St George
Saturday 7 November
18.00
Sunday 8 November
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
09.30 Parishioners 11.15
Monday 9 November
10.00
10.00
10.00
lynda ellmers riP; dead list Saturday of week 32
11.05
dead list
18.00
Bridget young
Sunday 15 November
de silva & dibble Families riP; dead list Friday of week 32
Saturday 14 November
Patrick gaffney (ann); dead list St Josephat, Bishop, Martyr
10.00
Friday 13 November
Funeral: louis Clarke St Martin of Tours, Bishop
Thursday 12 November
Christopher gaffney (ann); dead list St Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor
10.00
Wednesday 11 November
dead of recent Wars; dead list Feast: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Tuesday 10 November
Mr & Mrs Jackson
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
09.30 dead list 11.15
Parishioners
sacrament of reconciliation: Saturday 10am-11am and 4.30pm-5.30pm Looking to arrange a wedding or baptism? Contact the parish, details below.
our lady of the sacred heart, Clarence Road, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8TH Parish office: telephone 01227 375095 email ourladyhernebay@gmail.com Find out more about the parish on our website: www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk Join us on social media Facebook: /ourladyofthesacredheartherneBay Part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark • A Member of the Canterbury Deanery • A Fairtrade parish since 2010 • Served by the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ (Passionists)