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 th th
THE EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (A) 25 – 26 FEBRUARY 2017
Entrance Antiphon – The Lord has been my strength; he has led me into freedom. He saved me because he loves me. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) THIS Sunday, 26th February 9.30 Mass is the Family Mass. After Mass all the children of the Parish are invited into the Retreat Hall for ARTS & CRAFTS; along with soft drinks and biscuits/ Tea & Coffee for the adults. All welcome – come along and meet other families. A great way for the children to get to know one another. TRAIDCRAFT - will be only after the 9.30 Mass, this Sunday 26th February. Sat. night customers may call Moyra 368662 to arrange for anything they need. New catalogue now out. Collect one after Mass. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 959, 609, 950, 961, 971; Mass Setting: (Joy & Peace). MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday th 25 Feb 18.00 Peter & Marian Green (INTS) Sunday 09.30 People of the Parish th 26 Feb 11.15 Bob Meehan (RIP) Monday Sr. Corinne (INT) th 27 Feb 10.00 Catherine Drury (RIP) Tuesday James Calderwood (INT) 28th Feb 10.00 Maureen Calderwood (RIP) Ash Weds 10.00 Sean & Iris (INTS) ________ _____ Vic Caira (ANN)_________________________________ 1st March 19.00 Chris Tedder (INT) Thursday Mary Jose (RIP) nd 2 Mar 10.00 Deacon James (INT) Friday 10.00 Chris Arnold (RIP) 3rd Mar 19.00 Betsy Thomson – In thanksgiving for her recovery Saturday 11.05 Dec/d Redfern Family, Peter Howey & William Lowden 4th Mar Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Noreen Williams (ANN) th 5 Mar 11.15 Bob Meehan (RIP) March 1st is ASH WEDNESDAY, marking the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a day when we do not eat meat and when we fast. Ashes will be distributed at the 10.00 and 7.00 pm Masses. The question we must ask ourselves is: what can I do over the next 6 weeks that will help me draw closer to Christ? The parish will offer opportunities for prayer and , through the SVP, opportunities for helping the poor; the CAFOD Lent Fast Appeal will be made this weekend. Why not try a prayerful reading of St Matthew’s Gospel – there are copies on sale in the shop? Consider siging up for the day on St Matthew at Minster mentioned overleaf. Are there other ways of quiet and reflection that might help us get into the spirit of the season? FIRST FRIDAY: March 3rd: Evening Mass at 7.00 followed by a service of prayer for healing with a group of young musician. People felt very blessed by this event on the first Friday of February….why not come along this Friday? PRAYER AND PRAISE: THIS Sunday at 6.00 in the Parish Room.
Parish Pastoral Council: meet on Ash Wednesday after the evening Mass. HOUSE MASSES DURING LENT: We are still open to people offering their home for a House Mass: please contact Fr Mark or Fr Patrick. Christian Meditation each Tuesday at 2.15pm in the Upper Room & on each Thursday at 7.30pm (Upper Room) WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER here at 2.00pm Friday 3rd March. Please make a special effort to attend. Retreat Day at Minster Abbey: The Parish Pastoral Council mentioned a few weeks ago the possibility of arranging retreat days to help deepen our faith. The first one will be on Saturday 25 March and it will run from 10.30 to 4.00pm. We will be looking at St Matthew’s Gospel, which is being read on the Sundays of this year. There are copies of the Gospel available in the shop – please see Sr Corinne. Further details to follow: why not give this a try: the nuns at Minster make us most welcome and we will be joining them for prayer at some point during the day. PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE IRELAND (Fully escorted): 13th March 2017. £599 per person sharing, includes flights from London Gatwick with 15kg checked in bag, all taxes, luxury transfers, 5 nights’ in newly refurbished Knock House Hotel, full Irish Breakfast each morning & 4 Course Dinner each evening. All entertainment, excursions & guided tours included. Wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel. Limited single rooms supplement of £50 Groups & Individual bookings welcome. Contact Patricia anytime on 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com. Knock Pilgrimages - member of the Travel Trust Association & ATOL protected THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB - Don't be lonely, come and join us next meal is Wednesday 8th March. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3. Call Samantha on 07711270646 SVP LENTEN APPEAL – The Lenten coin cards are available this weekend after all the Masses. Please complete the card with a £1 coin a week during Lent. The completed cards will be collected on Easter Sunday. FANCY A SATURDAY WALK IN GOOD COMPANY?? There will be a group leaving the grotto area in front of the church on Saturday at 9.30 a.m., walking to King’s Hall and back, calling in to the Catholic Club for a hot drink and leaving time for anyone who wishes to attend the 11.05 Mass. Why not give it a try? The walk is wheelchair-and buggy-friendly. THE VOCATION OF HEALCARE: MAKING PEOPLE WHOLE. The Catholic Medical Association Kent Branch is holding a meeting in Canterbury on Friday 17th March at 7.30pm The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury 59 Burgate CT1 2HJ Please visit their website (www.catholicmedicalassociation.org.uk/events) /poster at the back of Church. CHARITY CONCERT: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE, CANTERBURY (MSTC)- 7.30 p.m. 25th MARCH The Hoath Village Singers are holding a concert in aid of the MSTC at the Hoath Village Hall CT3 4LA. The programme will include musical and contemporary songs- see poster on Notice Board for more details For Tickets £6 each please contact Frank on 01227 652370 or Pauline 07584346907" ONE DAY REFLECTION FOR MARRIED COUPLES. Marriage and Family life are offering a one day reflection for married couples. An opportunity for all married couples to reflect on their marriage is being offered on Saturday 4th March 2017 at St Teresa’s church hall, Ashford. Please see poster in porch for further details. Couples who have attended the course noted the positive changes it made to their marriage. There is no group sharing and this is not marriage counselling or guidance but a chance to make your marriage even better. Contact: Carole - Tel: 07983524727 - email: mflkent@gmail.com AUCTION & IRISH CEILIDH FRI. 17TH MARCH TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE STREET CHILDREN OF THE PHILIPPINES The Sacred Heart Sisters and companions are holding an auction and Ceilidh, Irish evening in the retreat Hall on St. Patrick’s Day. All the proceeds raised will go to the street children in the Philippines where the Sacred Heart Sisters work with the very poor. If you would like to support the sisters, you can do so by. 1. Come along on the 17th March and enjoy an Irish welcome and auction. 2. Buy raffle tickets on sale after all the weekend masses. Cleaning Group – (A). Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £416.65 Gift aided £449.45 = £ 866.10 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