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
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (A) 1 - 2 APRIL 2017 Entrance Antiphon: Give me justice, O God, and defend my cause against the wicked; rescue me from deceitful and unjust men. You, O God, are my refuge. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) TRAIDCRAFT took £130.25 last weekend. Many thanks to those supporting poor producers to have a decent life. Tea & Coffee-etc: Will not be available this weekend and next weekend. Sorry about this. Normal service will resume on Easter Sunday. 9.30 MASS Hymns: 836, 629, 756, 813, 849; Mass Setting: (Christ the saviour) 1012 - 1019. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 1st April 18.00 Paddy & Gladys O’Sullivan (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Fr. Charles (INT) 2nd April 11.15 People of the Parish Monday Eileen McCarthy (RIP) 3rd April 10.00 Sonja Duncan (RIP) Tuesday Joseph Smythe 4th April 10.00 Christopher Arnold (RIP) Wednesday 5th April 10.00 Jean McLean (RIP) Thursday th 6 April 10.00 Funeral – Nora Gerrie Friday 10.00 Edith O’Brien (ANN) 7th April 19.00 Peter Salvatori (INT-Sick) Saturday 11.05 Louisa Kemp (RIP) th 8 April Vigil Mass 18.00 Trevor Cawley Sunday 09.30 Christopher Aniston (RIP) th 9 April 11.15 People of the Parish Christian Meditation each Tuesday at 2.15pm in the Upper Room & on each Thursday at 7.30pm (Upper Room) FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH – The evening Mass will have music provided by the young people from the Diocesan Youth Centre, following the pattern of the last two First Fridays and the Mass will be followed by a service of prayer for healing. MINSTER DAY: our day last Saturday in the beautiful atmosphere and surroundings of Minster Abbey went very well. In all, 33 people attended and enjoyed reflecting on several different passages from St Matthew’s Gospel. A number of people asked when the next Minster Day would be………. The Spring edition of our parish magazine “PLATEA” is going to be available very soon. As last time, we want to deliver it to all the addresses we have in the parish, and we would greatly appreciate the help of those who delivered the magazine last time…..or any other volunteers. FUNERAL THIS WEEK- Nora Gerrie on Thursday 6th April at 10.00am.
FR CHARLES is still in good spirits in his room in Canterbury Pilgrim’s Hospice. He is most grateful for all your prayers and cards and all the ways you show your concern for him. Visiting is still restricted to family and Passionist brethren. Please also keep in your prayers Deacon James Foley who is getting rather frail and is suffering from a blocked blood vessel affecting his vision. NEXT SUNDAY is PALM SUNDAY: all three Masses will begin in the Hall. Offers of help to read the Passion will be greatly appreciated. And there will be an opportunity to contribute towards the cost of Easter flowers as you leave the church. LENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER: Sundays at 4.00pm: Rosary, Evening Prayer and Benediction. QUIZ for Sister Astrid and Thai Children's Trust Saturday May 13th in the Retreat Hall. Tickets £7, tables of 8, Ploughman's and soft drinks. To book ring Moyra 368662 or tell Sister Corinne.
MAUREEN CALDERWOOD rip– I would like to thank everyone for your continued support at this difficult time, which is like an arch supporting me. God bless you, James Calderwood.
THE PEOPLE’S PROJECTS: is a scheme promoted by ITV to help fund local projects. Herne Bay Umbrella Centre have put in an application to fund the hire of a kitchen so that they can continue to provide a weekly homecooked meal which those who use the Centre will prepare, thus training them with new skills. If you vote at thepeoplesprojects.org.uk for GREEN MINDS, the Centre will get your vote, and every vote counts.
EQUAL SHARES- Monthly prize draw a chance to win 1st prize of £30, 2nd Prize £15.00 per month & supports the Church. Subscriptions due now. New ball numbers will be issued this year. Forms at back of Church.
MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE - 17th JUNE 2017 at St George’s Cathedral (Saturday afternoon). If you are celebrating your 1st, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, or 60th+ wedding anniversary this year and would like to attend this very special Mass at St George’s Cathedral, where you can renew your vows, please fill in a form available at the back of Church, so that you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop. LAST DAY TO APPLY IS APRIL 23rd. Please hand in forms to Fr Mark.
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. 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. CHANGES TO LEGAL TENDER DURING 2017- The old £5 note will cease to be legal tender from 5th May 2017. It will not be accepted and can be changed at the Bank of England. The new £1 coin will be introduced on 28th March. The old £1 coin will be accepted until 15th October 2017. EASTER CHURCH BIG CLEAN- Tuesday 11th April – please join us on Tuesday 11th April after the 10am Mass when we clean the Church for Easter. All are welcome. GOOD FRIDAY WALK OF WITNESS: there will be a change this year The Walk will start from our church at 11.15 and proceed along the sea front to reach the newly paved town square for 12.00. Cleaning Group – (B)Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £399.39 Gift aided £505.60 = £904.99 Second collection for Disasters Emergency Fund = £1,186.41 Thank you so much for this!!!!! 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: 8.30-9.30a.m. Also Saturday morning, 10.00 to 11.00 with Rosary at 10.45.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