Parish Newsletter 8/9 July 2017

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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

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY (A) 8th – 9th 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: 795, 601, 806, 967, 702; Mass Setting: (Belmont) 1001 - 1011.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

Sat 8th July Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Jordan Lupton (RIP) 9th July 11.15 Paul Saunders (RIP) Monday 10th July 10.00 Deceased residents of Staveley Lodge (RIP) Tuesday 11th July 10.00 Betty Evans (INT) Wednesday th 12 July 10.00 Sr. Corinne (INT) Thursday th 13 July 10.00 Chris Tedder (INT) Friday th 14 July 10.00 Ed Sharp (RIP) Saturday 11.05 Beverley Flowers (INT) 15th July Vigil Mass 18.00 Fr. Charles Owen CP (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Holy Souls th 16 July 11.15 Suzy Millais (RIP) CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tuesday at 2.15pm and Thursday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room th FEAST THIS WEEK: Tuesday 11 July St. Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe, Founder of the Benedictine Order. MUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S EVENING : A CONCERT BY CAMERATA CHOIR )in the Church on Monday 10th July at 7.30pm. A feast of choral music: some sacred, some form the American Spirituals tradition, some from the musicals and others including numbers by George Gershwin and Cole Porter. It is going to be a fascinating programme. Refreshments will be provided and a retiring collection taken up afterwards for a charity of Fr. Mark’s choice. Any queries contact Mary Smith – 01227 362968, email: mfsmith@hotmail.co.uk. APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA: This weekend we celebrate Sea Sunday and take up a collection for the vital work of the Apostleship of the Sea. The Church tries to establish a network of port chaplains who can attend to the spiritual and practical needs of the thousands of seafarers, many of whom are Catholics from India and the Philippines. These men work extremely hard and often in most unsatisfactory conditions; they are often away


from home for months at a time and they rely on the AoS chaplains for all sorts of needs great and small. Please be generous in supporting this collection: it is a vital part of the Church’s outreach. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: During the 9.30am Mass the children of the parish are invited to go through to the parish room and to listen to, and take part in, the Children’s Liturgy of the Word. The children make their sorry prayer, listen to the Gospel of the day in a child-friendly version, and then discuss their thoughts about Jesus’s teachings. The children are encouraged to say their own intercessory. And then, if time allows take part in an activity which is relevant to that Sunday’s teachings. They then return into Church at the Offertory to continue the Mass with their families. This is an important and vital part of helping our children understand, get to know and love Jesus and his teachings, on a level which they can understand. Currently we have only a very few volunteers from the parish who on a rota system, assist the children in learning about our faith. We are in desperate need of extra help! If this is something you would like to learn more about, and hopefully offer to be part of the Children’s Liturgy group, please contact the parish office on 01227 375095 or email Sue at sueourladyhb@yahoo.com You do not need to have a degree in theology or be a teacher, just bring the love of our faith and a willingness to help our children. You are welcome to come through and sit with those already part of the group to have ‘a look see’. We normally run through term time, however it is up for discussion as to whether we could continue through the holidays provided we have enough volunteers. THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB - Don't be lonely, come and join us next meal is Wednesday 12th July. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3. Call Samantha on 07711270646 COMPANIONS IN PRAYER: Our next meeting is on Wednesday 12th July when we will have a holy hour. New members are always welcome. We meet at the Sister’s house, Stella Maris, 25 Western Esplanade at 7.00pm. TRAIDCRAFT took £194.95 last weekend. Many thanks to our customers. Next Traidcraft August 26th and 27th. Any queries ring 368662. 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. HERNE BAY BOCCIA TEAM: who train in our Hall, took part in the national championships in Sheffield of this sport which is indoor bowls for those with forms of handicap. They were just pipped at the quarter final stage but getting to the nationals itself was a major success for them after only playing for 3 years.Very well done!!

SVP APPEAL: Thank you for all the generous donations for the single mum with the baby boy. We are very grateful for your support. 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 – (D)Other rotas can be found in the porch

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA

The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £377.95 Gift aided £503.96 = £881.91 2nd Collection Peter’s Pence = £263.20 Thank you, as ever for your great generosity. 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.

Any notices for the forthcoming Newsletter please email the Office – Sueourladyhb@yahoo.com


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