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
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD (A) 15 - 16 APRIL 2017 Entrance Antiphon: I have risen: I am with you once more; you placed your hand on me to keep me safe. How great is the depth of your wisdom, alleluia! CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 286, 287, 268, 267; Anthem: O praise God in his Holiness. Mass Setting: (Joy & Peace) with the Clap Gloria.
A VERY HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL!! And many many thanks to all who have taken part in the services, cleaned and decorated the church, and have just been helpful in so many ways. About Fr Charles’s Funeral: As most of you will know by now, Fr Charles died on April 8th. His body will be brought into church at 6.00pm on Thursday 20th. Mass will then be celebrated for him and the music will be provided by the Southwark Diocesan Youth Service Team plus possibly some children from St Mary’s School. His requiem will be celebrated at 12.00 on Friday 21st: V. Rev. Fr John Kearns CP, Passionist Provincial, will be the chief celebrant and Fr Nicholas Postlethwaite CP, classmate of Fr Charles and former Provincial, will preach. If anyone would like to make a donation in memory of Fr Charles, there will be baskets at the back of church following the funeral: all contributions will go to Canterbury Pilgrim’s Hospice. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Holy Saturday 15TH April Easter Sunday 16th April Bank Holiday th Mon. 17 April Tuesday 18th April Wednesday
19th April Thursday 20th April Friday 21st April Saturday 22nd April Vigil Mass Sunday 23rd April
9.00pm 09.30 11.15 11.00 10.00 11.30 10.00 10.00 12.00 11.05 18.00 09.30 11.15
Easter Vigil People of the Parish Fr Charles CP (RIP) Passionist Community Marjorie Ingledew (ANN) Dennis & Mollie Adams (RIP) Funeral Service of Eva Mary Giles Kitty & Arthur McKenna (RIP) Ronald W Kendrick (ANN) Funeral Mass of Fr. Charles C.P. Sonja Duncan (RIP) People of the Parish Frances Somers (RIP) Michael Curry (ANN 20 years)
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. FUNERAL THIS WEEK: Tuesday 18th April at 11.30am, Eva Mary Giles (aged 5 years)
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION :Thursday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room .(None on Tuesday) COMPANIONS IN PRAYER: There is no meeting this coming Month.
THANK YOU to everyone who joined the big clean.
SVP COIN CARDS – Thank you for returning your Lenten coin cards.
APF RED BOXES (MISSION) – Please ensure all boxes are returned by the end of April
SVP URGENT REQUEST – We have been asked to provide a cot for a 5 month old baby girl. If you have a cot you would be prepared to donate please call the SVP helpline 07869-509804. Thank you.
AWARENESS RAISING DAY to show solidarity with those persecuted for their faith and for the work of Aid to the Church in need. Sat 3rd June at Minster Abbey nr. Ramsgate, Kent. CT12 4HF, 11.30 am to Vespers 5.30 pm, See poster in porch for further details.
SUMMER EVENT- Thank you to all who joined our first meeting to organise the Summer Event. Our next meeting is on Sunday 7th May in the parish room after the 9.30am Mass. If you were unable to make the last meeting and would like to get involved, please come along and join us on 7th May.
PLATEA: The Spring edition of our parish magazine “PLATEA” has arrived. You will be delighted with it!! If you have a CT6 postcode, it should have been delivered to your door. If this is not the case, please let us know. A sincere word of thanks to all of our deliverers , especially as the time margin was very tight. Could all those who delivered the magazine please bring the address lists back if at all possible and let us know if there any corrections to be made to the lists. THANK YOU.
HANDBAG FOUND: A handbag was discovered in the Retreat Hall on Sunday 26th March after Masses. Please enquire in Parish office. PURSE FOUND WITH TWO ROSARIES IN Sunday 9th April – please enquire in the Parish office
EQUAL SHARES- Please consider joining the Parish Equal Shares monthly draw. Only £12 a year subscription. We need a min. of 96 participants in order to break even. So far we have 29 so please do join us. Thank you.
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.
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. Cleaning Group – (D)Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £398.48 Gift aided £1,049.51 (Includes an annual donation)= £1,447.99 Easter Flower collection including box in church £217.45. 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