Catholic Community – Herne Bay, Kent Clarence Road, Herne Bay, Kent. CT6 8TH– 01227 375095-‐Parish priest: Fr Mark White CP (mwhite8684@aol.com) Assistant Priest: Fr. Patrick CP (743727): Deacons James Foley (366841) & Barry Walker (368685) email ourladyhernebay@gmail.com -‐ www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk -‐Facebook:/OurLadyOfTheSacredHeartHerneBay Twitter:@ourladyhernebay – SVP Helpline 07869 509 804
THE TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY (C) 1 -‐ 2 OCTOBER 2016
Entrance Antiphon: O Lord, you have given everything its place in the world, and no one can make it otherwise. For it is your creation, the heavens and the earth and the stars: you are the Lord of all. CHILDREN’S LITURGY -‐ This group is open to children aged between 4-‐9 years (9.30am Mass) 9.30 MASS Hymns: Tea & Coffee-‐Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass, all welcome MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday Lynda Ellmers (ANN) 1st Oct 18.00 Mike & Paul Kelly (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Mary Jose (RIP) 2nd Oct 11.15 People of the Parish Monday 3rd Oct 10.00 Adam Harvey (RIP) Tuesday 4th Oct 10.00 Alice & Ruth Willis (RIP) Wednesday th 5 Oct 10.00 Brian Prout (INT) Thursday th 6 Oct 10.00 Felicity O’Brien (INT) Friday 10.00 Chris Verral & Family (INT) 7th Oct 19.00 Fr Piet Wijngaard RIP Saturday 11.05 Eileen Riley (RIP) th 8 Oct Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Mary Pearman (ANN) th 9 Oct 11.15 Geraldine Bailey & Family (INT)
THE MEDITATION GROUP – Tuesday 2.15pm and Thursday 7.30pm (Upper room) October is the month of the Rosary – we place special emphasis on the Rosary this month, but it is such an important form of prayer all the year around. Why not try to pray it daily, or at least a decade per day. It is a beautiful way of reminding ourselves of the essentials of Our Lord’s life and of the role of his Blessed Mother. FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Tuesday 4th: St Francis of Assisi; Thursday 7th: Our Lady of the Rosary Christmas Fair: December 3rd We would like all your help to make this day a great success. We need new/nearly new goods to sell: BOTTLES, CAKES, SWETS, TOYS etc Please no bric-‐a-‐brac. There are a few stall-‐ spaces for rent at £10. First come, first served. All goods may be handed in to Sr Corinne. Christmas Cards…. Now on sale in the shop. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Carmelite FR PIET WIJNGAARD, parish priest of Faversham. He died on Friday 30th having given great service to the Carmelites and to the Diocese. He will be greatly missed. SAINTS OF MERCY TALKS at St. Teresa’s Ashford– Please see poster on notice board MARY’S MEALS:-‐ You will see that one of the boxes at the back of church has been re-‐labelled MARY’s MEALS: they are making urgent appeal for Malawi where there is severe drought. Please contribute if you can!!
Southwark Day of Renewal: Saturday October 8th, in Southwark Cathedral. The speaker is Michelle Moran, international president of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, who has spoken to thousands and thousands of Catholics all over the world. Transport will be arranged. Please contact Fr Mark or Sr Corinne. Mercy Day in Aylesford…..as mentioned last week, we have arranged for a parish pilgrimage to Aylesford where we will go through the Door of Mercy, pray, reflect together and enjoy refreshments in the tea rooms. Saturday October 15. To arrive at Aylesford at 2.30 approx. Please add your name to the list at the back of church if you wish to take part; if you are taking your car, please indicate if you could take others with you and how many. Discovering Priesthood Day-‐ Would you like to know more about the life of a priest? Are you open to the possibility that God might be calling you to the sacred priesthood? On 22nd October 9:30-‐ 3pm, St. Ethlebert's Catholic Church in Ramsgate is holding a 'Discovering Priesthood Day' for young men aged 11-‐18. See the poster at the back of the church for further details. Quiz Night for Animals Worldwide in the Retreat Hall on Saturday, October 22, at 7pm for 7.30pm start; with quizmaster Peter Warr. Entrance £7 includes ploughman's supper and drinks. Tables for eight. Bring a team if you can -‐ or come and join a table. To reserve a place please call 01227 367426, email gaby1davis@gmail.com APF (Mission) Red Boxes – The promoters’ envelopes are ready for collection at the back of Church. Boxholders please let your promoter have your phone number by end of October. Cleaning Group (D) – Other rotas can be found in the porch PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: meeting this Wednesday at 7.00 pm
WEDNESDAY LUNCHES: There has been a very good response to this suggestion so far. There is still time to put your name forward and please watch this space for further details. We plan to start very soon. The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection -‐ Loose change £367.68 Gift aided £449.20 = £816.88 NB If you are a UK tax-‐payer then you can gift-‐aid whatever you offer. To gift-‐aid your offering please fill in one of the forms at the back of Church SVP Appeal: Our Herne Bay SVP Conference would like to thank you so much for your generosity: last weekend’s appeal came to £363.50. Thank you so much for your continued support. Second Collection this weekend -‐ to help in the development of England’s National Shrine to Our Lady this is a “one-‐off” collection, to be taken this year only. Please give what you can. Adoration every weekday: One hour, from 8.30-‐9.30a.m. Also Saturday morning, 10.00 to 11.00. There is a further opportunity each week: at Convent Chapel, 25 Western Esplanade from 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. on Fridays. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 10am-‐11am and 4.30pm-‐5.30pm Looking to arrange a wedding or baptism? Contact the parish, details above. Any notices for the forthcoming Newsletter please email the Office – Sueourladyhb@yahoo.com by the Weds 12 noon
WEDNESDAY LUNCHES: Please tear off this slip if you would like to join us for Wednesday lunch at 12.00 in the Retreat Hall: a two course home-‐cooked meal with drinks for £3.00. Starting date to be announced soon: NAME…………………………………………………………………………………. PHONE NUMBER…………………………………… I would like transport: YES / NO