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
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (A) 11 – 12 MARCH 2017
Entrance Antiphon –Remember your mercies, Lord, your tenderness from ages past. Do not let our enemies triumph over us; O God, deliver Israel from all her distress. 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, 604, 756, 633, 725; Mas Setting: (Joy & Peace). MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 11th March 18.00 Members of the SVP Herne Bay Conference (INT) Sunday 09.30 Brenda Gray (INT) 12th March 11.15 People of the Parish Monday th 13 March 10.00 Adam Harvey (ANN) Tuesday th 14 March 10.00 Ken & Olive Dawson (INTS) Wednesday th 15 March 10.00 Fr. Charles (INT) Thursday 16th March 10.00 Anne McGirr (INT) Friday 10.00 Mary and John Locke (INT) 17th March 19.00 Fr Charles CP Saturday 11.05 Martha Frey 18th March Vigil Mass 18.00 Michael Kelly (ANN) Sunday 09.30 Adam Harvey (ANN) 19th March 11.15 People of the Parish FR CHARLES is so grateful for all your prayers and concern. His condition seems to have stabilised somewhat now that he is in the hospice . It is still an open question as to if and when he will get home. As he needs a lot of rest and quiet, we need to be sparing with the visiting. Please keep up the prayers. THIS WEEKEND we welcome Fr Gerry Corvoy, a Columban missionary priest who is with us to preach the annual appeal for the foreign missions. 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, and the next one, on the theme of Almsgiving will be on 20th March. Christian Meditation each Tuesday at 2.15pm in the Upper Room & on each Thursday at 7.30pm (Upper Room) FEAST DAY THIS WEEK – St. Patrick Friday 17th March. HOUSE MASSES DURING LENT: We are still open to people offering their home for a House Mass: please contact Fr Mark or Fr Patrick. Moyra Feathers will host a Mass on Wednesday 15th at 7.30 pm . She lives at 6 Alma Road and her phone number is: 368662. Please let her know if you would like to attend.
Retreat Day at Minster Abbey: Saturday 25 March. We aim to arrive at Minster for 10.30. For those requiring a lift from the church, we will be leaving at 10.00. Please bring a packed lunch. We will finish the day by 4.30pm at the latest. The theme of the day is the Gospel of St Matthew, copies of which are available from the church shop. There is no set charge for the day but offerings for the Abbey will be much appreciated. 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. The auction viewing starts at 6.00pm. The evening proper starts at 6.30. 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. WHITSTABLE CHORAL SOCIETY: present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at Herne Bay High School, Saturday 25 March at 7.30 pm LET’S TALK: Our next session will be on Monday 20th March at 7.00pm in The Catholic Club: theme: ISLAM: what should our attitude to this world religion be? We will be helped in our discussion by Fr Rodney Schofield. EQUALS SHARES WINNERS: February 1st prize to B. Gowan: 2nd prize to M. Milton. March 1st prize to Mary Jackson: 2nd prize to Paddy Haveron. ANIMALS WORLDWIDE QUIZ in the Retreat Hall on Saturday, April 1st. at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Admission, £7 per person. Includes ploughman's supper and drinks. Tables for eight; bring a team, or come on your own, but do come. Once again, Peter Warr will be asking the questions. Please call Gabrielle on 01227 367426 or email gaby1davis @gmail.com MISSION-RED BOXES (APF) – The promoter’s envelopes are available for collection at the back of the Church. Box holders are asked to return their box to their promoter or hand it in to the parish office after mass. Thank you for your continued support for the missions. THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB - Don't be lonely, come and join us next meal is Wednesday 5th April. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3. Call Samantha on 07711270646 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 PARISH SUMMER EVENT: after the success of the summer event last year, we have been asked to organise one for this year. The date is Saturday 24 June. We will need help to organise it and if you would like to join in, we will meet after the 9.30 Mass on Sunday April 2nd in the Retreat Hall. Cleaning Group – (D)Other rotas can be found in the porch
The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £488 Gift aided £405 = £893. Cafod Lent Fast Day Collection: £1,049.89 Thank you so very much – this will do so much good. 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