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 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (A) 7TH – 8TH January 2017
Entrance Antiphon The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass)
Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 166, 170, 167, 150; Mass Setting (Joy & Peace) with the Clap Gloria. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday Ron Flaherty (ANN) th 7 Jan 18.00 Mr. Bhasra Sunday 09.30 Terry & Margaret Meehan (RIP) th 8 Jan 11.15 Gerard Malorie (ANN) Monday Rosemarie Williams (INT) 9th Jan 10.00 Paul Kelly (ANN) Tuesday People of the Parish 10th Jan 10.00 Louise & Bertha & Pauline Guy (RIP) Wednesday Paul Gray (ANN) 11th Jan 10.00 Nancy Stapleton (ANN) Thursday 10.00 Janet Cleeve (INT) 12th Jan 12.00 Funeral Mass for Denis Courtney 14.00 Funeral Service for Christopher Arnold Friday 13th Jan 10.00 Joan Coburn-Moon (RIP) Saturday 14th Jan 11.05 In thanksgiving Vigil Mass 18.00 Deacon James (INT) Sunday 09.30 People of the Parish 15th Jan 11.15 Charles & Maureen McCarthy (ANN) The beautiful Feast of the Epiphany which we celebrate this weekend and which commemorates the visit of the three mysterious figures “from the East” to the infant Jesus is a sign that Jesus is not just to be a saviour for the Jewish people alone but for all the peoples of the earth: the wise men from far away are searching the heavens for a new wisdom and they find it in the figure of a little child, in a poor stable. Blessed are all who seek, for they shall indeed find. Let us pray for all who are seeking true meaning and purpose for their lives. FEAST DAYS THIS COMING WEEK Monday 9th January - The Baptism of the Lord, which marks the end of the Christmas Season of the Church’s year. FR PATRICK CP: on Monday is joining a group of priests from all over the country on a week’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We wish him an enjoyable and fruitful time in the land of Our Lord’s birth.
FUNERALS THIS WEEK Thursday 12th – 12.00 Noon, Denis Courtney Thursday 12th - 14.00 Christopher Arnold Friday 13th – 10.45 At the Cemetery Chapel: Oliver Raymond Gosnell Parish Pastoral Council: Meeting on Wednesday 11th January at 7.00 pm Companions in prayer - The next meeting is on Wednesday 11th January at the Convent, Star of the Sea, 25 Western Esplanade. There will be a mass at 7 pm. All companions are asked to bring their companion prayer books. New members are always welcome. SVP – Meeting on Tuesday 10th January at 7pm. The Snowflake Appeal SVP – Thank you for your generous response to the annual Snowflake Appeal, you raised £412.00 to date. Please do return your Snowflake Jars so we can use them again. Thank you. CONFIRMATION 2017: There will be an introductory meeting for those who have asked to be confirmed on this Sunday 8 January at 6.00 in the Retreat Hall. Parents are also invited. The Confirmation Team look forward to seeing you on 8th. A MESSAGE FROM CAFOD - A big thank you to all of your parish community for the help and support you have given to CAFOD in 2016, from your local team in Southwark. In the New Year we are holding some information sessions about volunteering. New Year’s resolution: Make a difference with CAFOD Make 2017 the year you meet new friends, inspire others to act for social justice, and use your skills to help our sisters and brothers working to overcome poverty around the globe. Are you a good communicator who would enjoy speaking in churches? Are you a people-person who would relish involving and encouraging others in your local area? Are you a budding writer who could contribute to our blog and e-news? Please get in touch with us on southwark@cafod.org.uk or 020 8466 9901 to find out more and book a place on one of our Understanding CAFOD information sessions: 11 January in Bromley, 28 January in Stratford and 4 February in Waterloo. The Wednesday Lunch - Don't be lonely, come and join us the next meal is Wednesday 11th January 2017. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3. Call Samantha on 07711270646 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2017: Children aged 8-9. Application forms available at the back of the Church.
WINE & WISDOM – Saturday 4th Feb The Hasland School Of Dance will be holding what they hope to become an annual Wine & Wisdom evening; to raise money for their School Fund. They are also holding a raffle, the proceeds of which will go to their favourite Charites, Make-A-Wish and Kent Search & Rescue. Venue – Catholic Hall in Clarence Rd, Herne Bay. Time – 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Cost - £8 per person on tables of 8. Food - Ploughman’s-style food will be provided for each table. Please bring your own wine & soft drinks. To book please email a.maple@haslanddancestudios.com or phone Anne-Marie Maple on 01227 373153 Cleaning Group – (B). Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £440.85 Gift aided £452.20 = £893.05 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. 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