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
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (A) 4 – 5 MARCH 2017
Entrance Antiphon –When he calls to me, I will answer: I will rescue him and give him honour. Long life and contentment will be his. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) 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: 934, 606, 206, 967, 801; Mass Setting: (Christ the Saviour) 1012 - 1019. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday th 4 March 18.00 Intentions of Fr Charles CP Sunday 09.30 Noreen Williams (ANN) th 5 March 11.15 Bob Meehan (RIP) Monday 6th March 10.00 Martin Stapleton (ANN) Tuesday Chris Arnold RIP 7th March 10.00 Fr. Charles CP (INT) Wednesday Deacon James (INT) th 8 March 10.00 Sheila O’Sullivan (INT) Thursday 9th March 10.00 Hubert John O’Brien (RIP) Friday Ken Dawson (INT) th 10 March 10.00 Rita de Silva (RIP) 19.00 Fr Charles CP Saturday 11.05 Fr. John Lo Sasso (thanksgiving) 11th March Vigil Mass 18.00 Members of the SVP Herne Bay Conference (INT) Sunday 09.30 Brenda Gray (INT) 12th March 11.15 People of the Parish FR CHARLES CP: is recovering slowly from his surgery. We hope very much that he will be back with us in the course of this week. He is most grateful for your prayers and loving concern. LENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER: Sundays at 4.00pm: Rosary, Evening Prayer and Benediction; Fridays: Mass at 7.00pm followed by Stations of the Cross. There are also Deanery Talks on the Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. They take place at St Teresa’s, Ashford, starting this Monday 6th March at 7.00 for 7.30 pm when the theme with be Prayer. THIS WEEKEND: CAFOD Lent Family Fast Collection – the needs of people in Yemen, East Africa and South Sudan are particularly urgent –they count on your generosity. Christian Meditation each Tuesday at 2.15pm in the Upper Room & on each Thursday at 7.30pm (Upper Room) NEXT WEEKEND we will welcome a Columban priest who will be here to preach the annual appeal on behalf of the Foreign Missions.
HOUSE MASSES DURING LENT: We are still open to people offering their home for a House Mass: please contact Fr Mark or Fr Patrick. COMPANIONS IN PRAYER Our next meeting is on Wednesday 8th March at 7pm at the ‘Star of the Sea’, 25, Western Esplanade. There will be a talk by Sister Elizabeth Dawson on her work with the Street Children in the Philippines. All companions are asked to join us please bring your companions prayer book. TRAIDCRAFT took £131.11 last weekend. Thanks to our supporters. Next Saturday, 11th March, 9-11am, come to the Co op in the High Street for Fairtrade samples to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.
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. 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. Please sign up on list at the back of church. 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. those wishing to attend is at the back of church. 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 FRANCISCAN STUDY CENTRE All are invited to a lecture to be given by Fr.Thomas Herbst OFM on Wednesday 8 March, 7pm to 8.30pm. See poster in porch for further details. 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. 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" BOOK FEATURING HERNE BAY: Fr Mark came across a review of a thriller by Nuala Edwards called “My Sister’s Bones”. The review headline was:” Herne Bay, dark under Syrian storm clouds.” It features a war reporter, partially inspired by the late Marie Colvin,reporting from Syria and recuperating in Herne Bay. Cleaning Group – (B). Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £418.96 Gift aided £502.95 = £921.91 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