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THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (A) 14TH – 15TH January 2017 Entrance Antiphon - May all the earth give you worship and praise, and break into song to your name, O God, Most High. 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: 762, 600, 979, 744, 883; Mass Setting: (Belmont) 1001 - 1011. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 14th Jan 18.00 Deacon James (INT) Sunday 09.30 People of the Parish 15th Jan 11.15 Charles & Maureen McCarthy (ANN) Monday Mary O’Toole (INT) th 16 Jan 10.00 Georgina Ivison (ANN) Tuesday Fr. Malachy (INT) th 17 Jan 10.00 Ann Hay (RIP) Wednesday 18th Jan 10.00 Chris Arnold (RIP) Thursday 10.00 Colin Murphy (INT) 19th Jan 13.30 Funeral Service for Jacqueline Nichols Friday 20th Jan 10.00 Austin Dobson (RIP) Saturday 21st Jan 11.05 Peter Jackson Vigil Mass 18.00 Mary Jane & Frederick Joseph O’Brien (RIP) Sunday 09.30 People of the Parish 22nd Jan 11.15 Robert Meehan (RIP) FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Tuesday 17th: St Antony, founder of Christian monasticism; Saturday 21st: St Agnes, Virgin and Martyr. This Week: the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity begins: it runs from 18-25 January. Although it is most regrettable that there will not be a united service of prayer this year, we must give thanks for the ways the Churches are working together in Street Pastors, the Foodbank and now Christians Against Poverty. At least the Prayer Pastors are sharing prayer across the denominational divides as Christians from different traditions meet each Friday evening to pray while the Street Pastors are out on duty. THIS WEEKEND: there will be a retiring collection for the work of the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child. Please give generously to their vital work.
LET’S TALK: After our very successful session towards the end of last year discussing the role of women in the Church, we turn now to reflect on ATHEISM: do we agree that there seem to be more and more atheists and that they have an increasing voice in society? What are their criticisms of religion and are they valid? In our own experience , how do we react when someone says they do not believe God exists, that the Bible contradicts itself, that religion is a force for evil in the world? Does religion make people better – or can it make them worse? Can someone be good without God? To discuss these and other views, come along to St Mary’s Catholic Club on Monday 23rd January at 7.00pm. All welcome. THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL met on Wednesday 10 January and several items came up for discussion on which we would welcome your views. We are thinking of arranging occasional retreat days, probably at Minster Abbey, to reflect on matters of faith. These would run on Saturdays and would run from about 10.00 to 4.00, with people bringing their own lunch. A suggestion is that we might consider the main themes of St Matthew’s Gospel, the Gospel we are reading at Mass this year. Another idea was to arrange occasional week-end (or mid-week?) walks. Or what about seeing if there would be any take-up of the idea of arranging visits to the theatre, cinema, etc for people who might not like just to go on their own? This latter idea is already happening on an informal basis. Finally we are hoping to arrange House Masses, concentrating for the time being on Lent – which begins on March 1st. Please let us know your views by letting any member of the Parish Pastoral Council know. Just to remind you of the names of the members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Gerry McWilliams (Chair); Chris Tedder, Audrey Connolly, Trish Lunn, Terri Hancock, Felicity O’Brien, Philip Eichorn, Dave Kendall, Julian Jennings, and the parish team:, Deacon Barry, Sr Corinne, Frs Mark and Patrick. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ROGRAMME: will get under way on Tuesday 31st January. Parents will be informed of the dates for the programme by email. Vocations Weekend for young women (20s and 30s) Theme: Discerning God's Call Dates: 27th - 29th January Location: New Cross, London. The weekend is organised by the sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). There will be input from the FCJ sisters on different aspects of vowed life, and time for prayer, reflection and discussion with other young women who are also considering a vocation to religious life. It's an opportunity to live community life for a weekend and meet some sisters! For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ at lynnefcj@hotmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org The Wednesday Lunch - Don't be lonely, come and join us the next meal is Wednesday 8th February. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3. Call Samantha on 07711270646 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 – (C). Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £390.54 Gift aided £570.90 = £961.44 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