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
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (A) 8 - 9 APRIL 2017 Entrance Antiphon: Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. Tea & Coffee-etc: Will not be available this weekend. Sorry about this. Normal service will resume on Easter Sunday. 9.30 MASS Hymns: 229, 320, 749, 752, 321; Mass Setting: (Joy & Peace). MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday th 8 April 18.00 Trevor Cawley Sunday 09.30 Christopher Aniston (RIP) th 9 April 11.15 People of the Parish Monday 10th April 10.00 Valerie Saunders (INT) Tuesday 11th April 10.00 Holy Souls Wednesday Chris Arnold (RIP) 12th April 10.00 Maureen Calderwood (RIP) Lilian O’Brien (ANN) Maundy Thurs 8.00 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 13th April pm Kevin Meehan (RIP) Good Friday 3.00pm Solemnity of the Lord’s Passion 14th April Saturday 15th April 9.00pm People of the Parish Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 16th April
09.30 11.15
Fr Charles CP Passionist Community
HOLY WEEK SERVICES Monday – Wednesday: 10.00 Mass as usual. Monday Evening: 7.00 to 8.00: Opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation. MAUNDY THURSDAY: No morning Mass. MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER: 8.00PM followed by Watching at Altar of Repose till 11.00pm GOOD FRIDAY: WALK OF WITNESS: leaves church at 11.15. SOLEMNITY OF THE LORD’S PASSION: 3.00 pm; SEVEN LAST WORDS: 7.00 pm HOLY SATURDAY: SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL: 9.00 pm EASTER SUNDAY: MASS at 9.30 and 11.15 EASTER MONDAY: MASS AT 11.00 a.m. Confessions on Holy Saturday from 10.00 – 11.00 and from 4.30 to 5.30 pm
FR CHARLES CP: As we go to press, Fr Charles is still with us but has taken no nourishment for several days and is no longer able to talk. But he is peaceful and pain-free. Thank you all so much for the prayers. Note: Fr Charles passed away on Saturday evening, peacefully and during a time of prayer. May he rest in peace
PLATEA: The Spring edition of our parish magazine “PLATEA” is now available. You will be delighted with it!! 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. 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. EASTER FLOWERS: There is an opportunity to contribute towards the cost of Easter flowers as you leave the church, this weekend. THE PEOPLE’S PROJECTS: You will recall that the last two weekends we encouraged votes for the Herne Bay Umbrella Centre project “GREEN MINDS”. In case the news has not reached you already, the Centre has received an award of £44,272.00 for their work on improving the skills of people with mental difficulties and mental handicap. A great result!! And thank you so much for your support!! HANDBAG FOUND: A handbag was discovered in the Retreat Hall on Sunday 26th March after Masses. Please enquire in Parish office. Christian Meditation Tuesday at 2.15pm in the Upper Room . COMPANIONS IN PRAYER: There is no meeting this coming Month. LENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER: This Sunday 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. 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. Please keep in your prayers the following who have died recently: Kevin Meehan, nephew of Audrey Connolly and cousin of Stella Shepherd who died in Canada on Thursday;and little Eva Giles, a 5 year old from the parish who died on Friday of a brain tumour .May they rest in peace and may their families be comforted.
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. Please remember to bring your SVP coin cards to Mass with you on Easter Sunday. Thanks in advance!! The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £426.85 Gift aided £505.00= £931.85 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. The Easter Weekend Collection is your gift to the Passionist Community. 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