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
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY (A) 1ST – 2ND JULY 2017 Entrance Antiphon- All nations, clap your hands. Shout with a voice of Joy to God. 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: 744, 608, 747, 883; Mass Setting: (Mass of Christ).
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sat 1st July Vigil Mass Sunday 2nd July
18.00 Albert Fallows (RIP) 09.30 Eileen Riley 11.15 Eileen Richards (RIP) Monday 3rd July 10.00 People of the Parish Tuesday th 4 July 10.00 Peter & Marian Green (INT) Wednesday th 5 July 10.00 Patrick McGinley (INT) Thursday 6th July 10.00 Peter Salvatori (INT) Friday 10.00 Edna Gleeson (ANN) th 7 July 19.00 Fr. Charles (RIP) Saturday 11.05 Chris Tedder (INT) 8th July Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Jordan Lupton (RIP) th 9 July 11.15 Paul Saunders (RIP) FRIDAY 7 JULY: The Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St Thomas a Becket – this feast commemorates the placing of the relics of St Thomas in the High Altar of Canterbury Cathedral and it is always a special day for the Christians of all denominations in Canterbury. Mass will be celebrated at 8.00pm and all are welcome. The preacher will be Fr Robert McCulloch, member of the Generalate Team of the Columban Missionaries. Entrance to the Cathedral will be by the South Door. THIS COMING FRIDAY is also the First Friday of the month. There will be an additional Mass at 7.00pm followed by prayers for healing. All are welcome. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: meeting on Wednesday 5th July at 7.00 pm. FR PATRICK CP will be on annual leave in Ireland from 5 July. We wish him a restful and refreshing time and hope the weather will be kind to him! PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION TODAY; NEXT SUNDAY: APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA
CONCERT BY CAMARATA CHOIR (Free) in the Church on Monday 10th July at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be provided and a retiring collection taken up afterwards for charity of Fr. Mark’s choice. Any queries contact Mary Smith – 01227 362968, email: mfsmith@hotmail.co.uk. Fr. Mark has been given details of the programme. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tuesday at 2.15pm and Thursday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday 3rd July – St Thomas Apostle. PARISH FAYRE: We now have a final figure for the proceeds from the Summer Fayre - £1,702.55 A great achievement!! Thank you to all who supported/helped/contributed in any way. TRAIDCRAFT this weekend 1st and 2nd July after 6pm and 9.30 am Masses.
DIOCESAN DAY FOR DISABILITY at The Friars, Aylesford on Sunday 2 July. The day will start with Mass in the Relic Chapel (12noon) and will feature drumming, art and circus workshops as well as a mobile zoo. All are welcome to come and join in the celebrations, particularly those families with children who have physical or learning disabilities. CENTRE FOR CATHOLIC FORMATION: OPEN EVENING: Weds. 5th July (4pm onwards). The CCF will be hosting an Open Evening at its premises in Tooting Bec to which all are cordially invited and all are very welcome. Opportunities to: explore the teaching spaces, library and bookshop, meet the members of the CCF team, hear about the courses and events they offer, enjoy a social evening with light refreshments. RSVP (to give an idea of numbers for the refreshments) to: office@ccftootingbec.org.uk or call 020 8672 7684 STUDY DAY hosted by the CCF on 8th July from 10.30am to 4pm, for all those who have recently been asked to perform the role of catechist in the parish (no matter the area of sacramental preparation) or anyone considering the role. They will explore, in particular, the vocation of the catechist and the relationships between the different sacraments; registration needed (office@ccftootingbec.org.uk or 020 8672 7684) as they will be offering a light lunch. Cost for the day: £10. 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. FAITH IN ACTION VOLUNTEER 2017/2018 – Through the Columbian missionaries in Britain. It includes a significant overseas visit to experience mission work in another culture. A year of putting faith into action through projects connected to refugees and asylum seekers, inter religious dialogue, and justice and peace education. Further details: www.columbians.co.uk - Deadline for applications: 14th July 2017.
SVP URGENT APPEAL: We have been asked to support a single mum with a 1 year old baby boy who needs clothes & toys for the baby. If you are able to donate items please call the SVP helpline – 07869-509804 CHURCH CLEANING – Volunteers work in groups of 2 to 5 people. They hoover, polish & clean the church, & entrance porch and clean the brasses. Can you spare 1 or 2 hours once a month to help? If yes please speak to me personally or phone 373133/07835839754. Thank you, Audrey. Cleaning Group – (C)Other rotas can be found in the porch
The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £449.02 Gift aided £521.60 = £970.62 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., said for the Parish each week. 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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