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
LAST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR, FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING (C) 19 – 20 NOVEMBER 2016
Entrance Antiphon The Lord who was slain is worthy to receive strength and divinity, wisdom and power and honour: to him be glory and power for ever. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) FAMILY MASS- Next Sunday 27th November 9.30am Mass. After Mass all the children of the Parish are invited into the Retreat Hall for crafts/activities – soft drinks & biscuits.
Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 819, 320, 772, 253, 325; Mass Setting: (Christ the Saviour) 1012 - 1019. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday th 19 Nov 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Mary Jose (RIP 45th - Wedding ANN) th 20 Nov 11.15 DEAD LIST Aaron Grimsley (RIP) Monday Catholic Womens Guild deceased members (RIP) st 21 Nov 10.00 DEAD LIST Tuesday DEAD LIST 22nd Nov 10.00 June Faulkner (RIP) Wednesday DEAD LIST 23rd Nov 10.00 Margaret Davies (RIP) Thursday DEAD LIST 24th Nov 10.00 Kitty & Arthur McKenna (RIP) Friday DEAD LIST 25th Nov 10.00 Mary Arnold (INT) Saturday 11.05 DEAD LIST 26th Nov Vigil Mass 18.00 Catherine Taylor (INT) Sunday 09.30 Rake Family’s (ANN) 27th Nov 11.15 DEAD LIST Michael & Frances Keavney (RIP) THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING comes as the culmination of the Church’s year, reminding us that, when all is said and done, the goal of our Christian lives is to offer wholehearted service to Christ Jesus our King and to work for His Kingdom, which, as the Preface of today’s Mass says, is “ an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.” These are the values and virtues which will last when all those of the earthly kingdoms will have passed away. Long live Christ the King!! FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday 21st: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Tuesday 22nd: St Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr, Patroness of Music; Thursday 24th: Vietnamese Martyrs THE MEDITATION GROUP – Tuesday 2.15pm and Thursday 7.30pm (Upper room) Warm Thanks to the members of the Flower Guild who produced the beautiful displays in the church for Remembrance Sunday.
TRAIDCRAFT Next weekend 26/27 November after 6pm Mass Saturday and after 9.30 Mass on Sunday. Christmas cards, dried fruit, gifts for sale. NB. LAST TRAIDCRAFT UNTIL THE END OF JANUARY, stock up now.
LET’s TALK: Adults: Come along and discuss: “Has the Church failed to keep up with the times with regard to the role and status of women? Should the Church not try to be more up to date”? Come and join in the discussion in St Mary’s Catholic Club. Monday 21st November, 7.00pm. All welcome.
FR. MALACHY’S DIAMOND JUBILEE OF ORDINATION will take place on Tuesday 13 December. Mass will celebrated at 6.00pm followed by a reception in the parish hall. Thank you to all those who have handed in donation envelopes – there is still time to contribute if you wish.
The Wednesday Lunch - The next lunch club date is our Christmas meal on Weds. 7th Dec. For all information about the lunch club or to come along please contact Samantha on 07711270646
Refugee prayer: A great way to start Advent Our Lady Immaculate Parish Whitstable Justice and Peace group invite you to a family prayer for refugees on Sunday 27th November, 4pm starting in the social centre, Castle Rd. Please bring something that represents your identity (e.g. passport, driver's licence, cuddly toy for the children) and also a photo of your family (either printed off or on your phone). Social Justice. People in Kent concerned about issues of social justice get together to discuss these matters from time to time at the Area Bishop’s house (“The Hermitage”, More Park, West Malling ME19 6HN). The next such gathering is scheduled to run from 2 till 4 pm on Sun. 20th Nov. All are welcome to join us then, or to contact Phil Kerton on 01474 873802 to get informed about future events. [“Our Concerns: Prayer, Peace, Poverty, Prisoners, Persecution, Pollution”] SVP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL. We plan to deliver hampers to local families in need, on the 8th December. If you are in a position to donate items for the hampers, please check the list on the blackboard in the Church porch. Your support is greatly appreciated. SVP PARISH CHILDRENS PARTY Children aged 4 – 11 are invited to the party on Saturday 10th Dec. It starts at 2pm – further details and application forms are available next weekend at the back of the church. Please return completed forms in the box by Sunday 4th Dec. SVP ADVENT SNOWFLAKE APPEAL – Next Sunday, collection jars will be available at the back of the church for our annual snowflake appeal. When you open your Advent Calendar each day please place a silver coin in your snowflake jar. Please bring the jars back on Christmas Day, whichever Mass you come too. The money collected will help our local people in need. Thank you. OUR PARISH Christmas Fair: 3rd December – ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO!! Donations are still needed (No Bric-a-brac please). There are still a few spaces left for your own stall: £10.00 paid prior to the day. Raffle tickets on sale in shop NOW! Helpers urgently needed. Christmas Cards…. Now on sale in the shop. CONFIRMATION 2017 Call to young people in Years 9 & 10. If you are interested in learning about what making your Confirmation in 2017 will involve, please send your name, age & contact details into Fr. Mark-via email: ourladyhernebay@gmail.com . FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2017: Children aged 8-9. Application forms will be available next week.
Cleaning Group (D) – Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £367.16 Gift aided £389.86= £757.02 Second collection – Archbishops Administrative Fund – Loose change £109.04; Gift Aided £70.50 = £179.54 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. The Catholic Youth Service Collection will be taken next weekend. 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