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-third sunday in ordinary tiMe (Year B) 14/15 NOVEMBER 2015
Entrance Antiphon The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place. Trusting in God’s infinite love and mercy “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Our Lord’s words in this Sunday’s Gospel make for difficult reading: the end of the world is a subject most of us prefer not to contemplate but the underlying message is one of great hope: all things are passing and life as we know it will come to an end but God’s Word and His Kingdom will not pass away. God’s “chosen”, those who keep faith, will be gathered into the Kingdom of God’s great power and glory. The call to us is clear: not to put our trust in the things that will pass away but to “seek first His kingdom”. There is no reason to fear: All we need to learn is a deeper trust in God’s infinite and tender love for each of us individually. Talking about Marriage: the joys and the challenges The next session of Let’s Talk (Adults) will focus on the Church’s teaching on Marriage. We will looks at questions such as: how can we as a parish community better support marriage? And, what help is available when marriages get into trouble? Come along and share your views and experience, in the Catholic Club at 7.30pm on Monday 16 Nov. All welcome.
Children’s Liturgy This group is open to all children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass).
This Sunday 14/15 November – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Readers:
Daniel 12:1-3; Ps 15; 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
9:30 Hymns: 473, 607, 423, 88, 101; Mass Setting (Joy and Peace). Tea and coffee after the 9.30am, all welcome.
Next Sunday 21/22 November – Christ the King (B) Readings: Readers:
Daniel 7:13-14; Ps 92; Apocalypse 1:5-8; John 18:33-37 (Sat) 6pm: O.Dawson & P.Fifield; (Sun) 9.30am: M.Nash & M.Bridger; 11.15am: Sr Angela & I.Skerry
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
The housebound and their carers
Thu
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
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.
Retreat Hall Kitchen: Good News! Earlier this year the Parish Pastoral Council gathered views about the renewal of the kitchen and the result is the work which will begin this Monday and is scheduled to be completed by the coming weekend. Shared Prayer and Praise: this Sunday is the third Sunday of the month. We will meet this Sunday at the earlier time of 5pm – all welcome to come and take part in this informal and enjoyable hour of prayer. Christmas Fayre (Saturday 5 December, 11am): Volunteers are required to man the stalls please, also donations of toys, toiletries, unwanted gifts, sweets, biscuits etc. Also cakes are required for the cake stall and so if you intend to make cakes, or wish to help in any way, please let Sr. Corinne know Parish Mission (13-28 February): thanks to all who have volunteered to help as we prapare for our mission. There is still room for more volunteers and there are volunteer sheets available from the back of church. SVP Christmas Hampers: Once again we are asking you to help with our hamper appeal. There is a list of suggested items on the blackboard in the porch. Please help us to help local people in need this Christmas. Thank you. Mass for those who have died in the last year: the 11.05 Mass on Saturday 21 Nov will be offered for all those whose funerals have taken place in the parish in the course of 2015. Their families have been invited and the invitation is open to anyone who has lost a loved one at any time but specially during the last year. There will be light refreshments served afterwards. Our Priests: Fr Mark will be away on holiday 17-24 November; Fr Patrick is away this weekend until 18 Nov – representing our Passionist Province at the 80th birthday celebration of a Passionist in Sweden. Rotas: Can be found on the noticeboard at the back of church. The 1st Collection for last week was £696.97 (of which £371.00 was from gift-aided envelopes and £325.97 was loose collection). Thank you. 2nd collection for Archbishop’s Admin Fund £192.30; next weekend (Christ the King) there will be a collection for Catholic Youth Work. 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 Saturday of week 32
Saturday 14 November
18.00
Sunday 15 November
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
09.30 dead list 11.15
Monday 16 November
10.00
10.00
10.00
dead list; Fr aidan Baker CP (ann) The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
11.05
dead list; all who have died in the past year
18.00
Frances and Michael Joe Keaveney
Sunday 22 November
dead list; tony donnelly riP Friday of week 33
Saturday 21 November
dead list; anita hedger riP Thursday of week 33
10.00
Friday 20 November
dead list; Walker and adeoye families Wednesday of week 33 or Dedication of Basilicas of SS Peter & Paul
Thursday 19 November
dead list; len skerry (ann) Tuesday of week 33 or St Elizabeth of Hungary, St Hilda of Whitby
10.00
Wednesday 18 November
Parishioners Monday of week 33 or St Margaret of Scotland or St Gertrude
Tuesday 17 November
Bridget young
Our Lord Jesus Christ: King of the Universe (Christ the King)
09.30 the youth of the Parish 11.15
dead list
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)