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
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY (A) 22ND – 23RD JULY 2017 Entrance Antiphon: God himself is my help. The Lord upholds my life. I will offer you a willing sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. NEXT SUNDAY 30TH JULY 9.30 MASS IS THE FAMILY MASS: - Children from the parish will be leading the readings, and bidding prayers. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 466, 600, 720, 929, 721; Mass Setting: (Missa de Angelis) 497 - 500.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sat 22nd July Vigil Mass Sunday 23rd July
18.00 Frank, Florina and Andrew Smith RIP 09.30 Jordan Lupton (RIP) 11.15 Jenny & George Somerset (INTS) Monday 24th July 10.00 People of the Parish Tuesday th 25 July 10.00 John McGirr (ANN) Wednesday th 26 July 10.00 Gemma & Fred Waters (INTS) Thursday 27th July 10.00 Mary & Bob Pearman (RIP) Friday th 28 July 10.00 Brian Smith (ANN) Saturday 11.05 Derek Connolly th 29 July Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Anita Hedger (ANN) th 30 July 11.15 Dominic Adams (RIP) CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tuesday at 2.15pm and Thursday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK Sunday 23rd St. Bridget, Patron of Europe. Tuesday 25th St. James the Apostle. Wednesday 26th St. Joachim & St. Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. LET’S TALK: Thanks to all who took part in Monday’s discussion about the relationship between Christianity and Politics; and sincere thanks to the Sisters for hosting the gathering. It will come as no surprise to say that we did not reach many concrete conclusions. But the important thing was for people to be able to air their views and their experience and for us all to reflect how our faith fitted into it all. It is also a good occasion for people to meet members from across the whole parish: as most parishioners tend to stay with one regular Mass, it is good to meet fellow parishioners who regularly attend another Mass.
ORGAN RECITAL BY DAVID POULTER (Director of Music – Liverpool Cathedral): Sat. 29th July at 3pm – St. Mary’s Church , Reculver. Tickets £8 on the door. All welcome see poster. A DAY WITH MARY: Sat. 5th August at St. Anne’s Church, Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate – A day of instruction, devotion & intercession, based on the message given at Fatima in 1917. See poster for details. HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI REMEMBRANCE – Weds. 9th Aug. AYLESFORD PRIORY, 8.20 PM. Annual remembrance of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings takes place in Aylesford Priory at 8.20 pm on Wednesday 9 August. All are welcome. Organised by Kent Diocesan Area Justice & Peace Group. See poster. 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. Cleaning Group – (B)Other rotas can be found in the porch
The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £360.55 Gift aided £457.50= £818.05 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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