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
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (A) 20-21 MAY 2017
Entrance Antiphon- Speak out with a voice of joy; let it be heard to the ends of the earth: The Lord has set his people free, alleluia. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. FAMILY MASS NEXT SUNDAY 28TH MAY 9.30AM After Mass all the children of the parish are invited into the Retreat Hall for arts and crafts activities along with drink & biscuits! All are welcome, 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: 920, 873, 909, 360, 864; Mass Setting: (Christ The Saviour) 1012 - 1019. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 20th May Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Les Walker (ANN) st 21 May 11.15 Fr. Mark & The Community Monday nd 22 May 10.00 Nora Gerrie (RIP) Tuesday 23rd May 10.00 The McCartoin Family (INT) Wednesday 24th May 10.00 Simon Oglesby (RIP) Thursday 25th May 10.00 John & Helen Sheehan (ANN) Friday th 26 May 10.00 Rosie Pious (RIP) Saturday 11.05 Edmund Foley (RIP) 27th May Vigil Mass 18.00 Dennis & Mollie Adams (RIP) Sunday 09.30 People of the Parish 28th May 11.15 Patrick Gaffney
Please remember in your prayers: Deacon James Foley who has had a heart attack; Also Mrs Joan Stilwell of Pier Avenue who died earlier in the week.
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – Thurs. 25th June, St. Bede the Venerable; Fri 26th June, St. Philip Neri, Sat 27th June, St. Augustine of Canterbury Next weekend- We celebrate The Ascension of the Lord
ST AUGUSTINE WEEK 2017: 26 MAY to 4 JUNE: Come and celebrate our diocesan patron, St Augustine of Canterbury, with the annual St Augustine Festival Week. There are talks, tours. Music, workshops ,processions, Masses and much more. Highlights include the National Pilgrimage Day, Saturday 27th with Cardinal George Pell. The Blessing of the Sea on May 29th and the grand re-opening of the restored east end of the church plus blessing of the new visitor centre with Archbishop Peter Smith on 3rd June. Please see the poster in the church porch or call 01843 606756 or see online at http://augustinefriends.co.uk/?p=5121
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tuesday at 2.15pm and Thursday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room COMPANIONS IN PRAYER There will not be a meeting in May. The next meeting will be in June.
On MONDAY 22 MAY we were planning to have a Let’s Talk session on “The Afterlife”….but in the light of what follows we thought to postpone it until next month. The reason is that a meeting has been arranged at Christ Church, William Street, to meet and listen to the candidates for the GENERAL ELECTION on the same Monday. Candidates from the Conservative, Labour , Green, Liberal Democrat and UKIP parties will give a brief presentation of their party’s manifesto and will then answer questions sent in advance. There will be refreshments in the church at 7.00 pm and the meeting proper will start at 7.30. If you would like to submit a question, please email office@parishofhernebay.org.uk A MISSIONARY GROUP FROM BETHLEHEM NATIVITY is visiting this weekend 20th-21st May to briefly talk about the Holy Land and sell religious articles made out of olive wood from the Holy Land to help and support the poor Christian families any help you could give to them it will be highly appreciate. (“When you help the poor you help our Lord”). TRAIDCRAFT - next weekend 27th and 28th May after 6 pm and 9.30 am Masses. NB. June sale will be on July 1st and 2nd. WINE AND WISDOM in aid of Team Tanzania Saturday, 3rd June 7 for 7.30 start at the 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 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 –A list for raffle prize donations is in the Church porch. If you would like to donate a raffle prize, please add your name to the list. Thank you. HOLIDAY/RETREAT TO MINSTERACRES: There are still places available on our retreat to the Retreat Centre in Northumberland from 12th to 19th August. Take a few minutes and read the article in issue 2 of Platea and if you would like more information please contact Deacon Barry.
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE- Sunday 17th September. A coach will leave from our church at 7am. Details to follow soon. PLATEA: What do you think about Platea, our parish magazine? Do you have a faith/church based question you want answered? Have you read a book that has inspired you & would you write a review of it? Could you share your personal faith journey or write an article? Have you a story around a parish event (with pictures if possible)? Or have you got another idea? Please write in: plateamag@gmail.com Next edition deadline 3/4 June. NEW GIFT AID OFFERTORY ENVELOPES – The envelopes for regular donors are now available at the back of the Church for collection. In order to claim the gift aid on donations our donors need to have paid sufficient tax. If you are no longer paying sufficient tax, please contact the parish office.
WALL MONEY-BOXES- This week we have sent a cheque to Aid to the Church in need for £600.23 and a cheque to Mary’s Meals for £339.06 – from the wall boxes proceeds. Thank you for your continued support for Syria & Mary’s Meals. Cleaning Group – (A)Other rotas can be found in the porch SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND – World Communications Day The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £392.04 Gift aided £481.15 = £873.19 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