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
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (A) 29 - 30 APRIL 2017 Entrance Antiphon- Let all the earth cry out to God with joy; praise the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise, alleluia! CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. THIS Sunday, 30th April the 9.30 Mass is the Family Mass. After Mass all the children of the Parish are invited into the Retreat Hall for arts & crafts; along with soft drinks and biscuits/ Tea & Coffee for the adults. All welcome – come along and meet other families. A great way for the children to get to know one another. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 857, 607, 78, 633, 268; Mass Setting: (Joy & peace). With Clap Gloria MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 29th April Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Terry May (RIP) 30th April 11.15 Stacey McCracken Bank holiday st Monday 1 May 11.00 Mo Calderwood Tuesday nd 2 May 10.00 Fr. Mark White C.P. (INT) Wednesday 3rd May 10.00 Chris Tedder (INT) Thursday 4th May 10.00 Jim Burke (INT) Friday 10.00 Denis Tedder (ANN) 5th May 19.00 Mary Barber (INT) Saturday 11.05 Agnes Mee (RIP) 6th May Vigil Mass 18.00 Albert Patrick Davey (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Anita Hedger (RIP) 7th May 11.15 People of the Parish
PASSIONIST PROVINCIAL CHAPTER: Frs Patrick, Malachy and Mark are back after the Chapter at Minsteracres. It was a very blessed week, with lots of signs of hope despite the fact that the Passionists in this country are low in numbers. Apart from very positive reports on the activities of the various communities and on the progress we have made since the last Chapter 4 years ago, there were very inspiring contributions from laypeople who share in the Passionist spirit and who are often working in very challenging situations. The members of the previous Provincial Council were re-elected for a further term of 4 years: Fr John Kearns, Provincial; Fr Martin Newell, Vice Provincial; Fr Mark , Consultor. Thank you for your prayers. It was a very fruitful week. We have received many words of thanks from people attending Fr Charles’ funeral liturgies. The two services themselves made a deep impression on all who attended and much appreciation was expressed for the warmth of welcome and the quality of the refreshments. Fr Charles’s family were deeply grateful . FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Mon. 1st May St. Joseph the Worker: please note that as this is Bank Holiday, Mas will be at 11.00 a.m. Weds 3rd May, St. Phillip & St. James, Apostles. Thurs 4th May, the English Martyrs.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: meets this Wednesday evening at 7.00pm. THE CANTERBURY ORCHESTRA: play delightful Russian music: Saturday May 6, Colyer-Ferguson Hall , University of Kent 7.30 pm CHRISTIAN MEDITATION : Tuesday at 2.15pm and Thursday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room COMPANIONS IN PRAYER May Meeting: The next meeting of the Companions in Prayer will be on Weds. 10th May at 7.00pm at the Covent Chapel, 25, Western Esplanade. New members are always welcome. TRAIDCRAFT THIS weekend 29th/30th April after 6pm and 9.30 Masses. Please think of buying just one item to support poor producers.
VACANCY: Deputy Headteacher - St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School in Canterbury is looking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher from September 2017. For further information, please contact the school on 01227462539. Advert available on www.kent-teach.com. Closing date: Monday 8th May at 4pm.
WINE AND WISDOM in aid of Team Tanzania Saturday, 3rd June 7 for 7.30 start at the Catholic Retreat Hall Quiz Master: Peter Warr Cost: £7 pp - teams of 8 people - food provided, bring own drinks and glasses. To book a table - call Lisa on 01227 363803 or 07754 534564 All proceeds go to Team Tanzania, Charity Reg. No. 1137215
JUSTICE & PEACE -The 2017 Diocesan Justice & Peace Commission, Spring Assembly entitled ‘A Journey to Justice through th Peace and Non-Violence, will be at Aylesford Priory, Kent. Saturday 13 May. 10.30am to 4pm. Registration from 10am. Speakers Pat Gaffney for Pax Christi and Michael & Patricia Pulman of Christian CND. The event is free. Everyone welcome to come along. Please bring a packed lunch.
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. Donations of raffle prizes welcome. To book ring Moyra 368662 or tell Sr. Corinne.
APF RED BOXES (MISSION) – Please ensure all boxes are returned by the end of April
EQUAL SHARES – To date we only have 51 participants for the 2017/18 scheme. We need 96 to break even. Please consider joining the monthly draw. Only £12.00 a year subscription. Application forms at the back of the Church. The new scheme year starts in May.
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 24th June – The next meeting for all interested parties is on Sunday 7th May in the Parish room after the 9.30am Mass. A list for raffle prize donations is at the back of the 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.
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 – (B)Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £454.15 Gift aided £483.05 = £937.20 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.
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