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): Deacon Barry Walker (368685) email ourladyhernebay@gmail.com - www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk -Facebook:/OurLadyOfTheSacredHeartHerneBay Twitter:@ourladyhernebay – SVP Helpline 07869 509 804
Twentieth Sunday of The Year (A) 19th- 20th August 2017 Entrance Antiphon: God, our protector, keep us in mind; always give strength to your people. For if we can be with you even one day, it is better than a thousand without you. 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: 807, 609, 801, 929, 721; Mass Setting: (Belmont) 1001 - 1011. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 19th Aug Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Mary & Tony Meehan (INTS) 20th August 11.15 Jimmy Mizen (RIP) Monday 21st August 10.00 Funeral Mass Deacon James Foley RIP Tuesday 22nd August 10.00 Sr. Elizabeth Dawson (INT. Golden Jubilee) Wednesday Eileen Croft rd 23 August 10.00 Sr. Mary Mangan (INT) Thursday Frank & Audrey Dwyer (Thanksgiving) th 24 August 10.00 Dennis Adams (RIP) Friday th 25 August 10.00 Bishop Howard Tripp (INT) Saturday 11.05 Deacon James Foley (RIP) th 26 August Vigil Mass 18.00 Fr. Charles Owen C.P. (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Catenian Association (INTS) th 27 August 11.15 Mary Meehan (INT) FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Tues. 22nd August - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thurs. 24th August - St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Blessed Dominic Barberi, Passionist, Apostle of England. Sat 26th August. Dominic was born in Viterbo, Italy, 22nd June 1792. He entered the Passionist Congregation in 1814 and was ordained priest in 1818. Dominic had a deep desire to work in England and to promote unity among Christians. He arrived in 1842 and celebrated his first Mass in Aston. Now he felt he was fulfilling the vision of St. Paul of the Cross. He died in Reading 27th Aug. 1849. He was beatified by Pope Paul VI 1963. His body rests in the shrine, in the church of St. Anne and Blessed Dominic, Sutton, St. Helens, WA9 3ZD. Please pray for his canonisation. FUNERALS THIS WEEK Deacon James Foley RIP: Most parishioners will know by now that our elder deacon, James Foley, died on August 1st. His funeral will take place here on Monday 21 August at 10.00. Refreshments will be served in the Retreat Hall following the Mass and everyone is both welcome and encouraged to join the family there. May his good soul rest in peace.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: RESUMES 22ND AUGUST Tues. at 2.15pm and Thurs. at 7.30pm in the Upper Room THE COMPANIONS IN PRAYER – will not met in August. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 13th Sept.
TRAIDCRAFT next weekend (26th-27th August) after 6pm and 9.30 Masses. New catalogue available at back of church. Help yourself.
A SPECIAL REQUEST: On Wednesday 27 September we will be having a concert of Russian Sacred and Folk music in church, given by a choir of 9 religious sisters from Minsk, Byelorussia. It would be a great help to them if we could offer accommodation for the one night, 27th. Ideally, they would be in pairs and there would be one English speaker in each pair. If you could offer hospitality, please let Fr Mark or the Parish Office know as soon as you can. Many thanks.
THE SVP – will meet again on Tuesday 5th Sept. 7pm in the Parish room. New members are welcome to join us.
MISSION RED BOXES Please return your red Mission Box to your promoter, or hand into the Parish office by the end of September. The old £1 coin ceases to be legal tender in October. In order to ensure any “old £1 coins collected in the red boxes are banked before the cut-off date please ensure your box is returned before the end of September. Thank you for your continued support of the Missions. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: PUGIN WEEK: 7th - 14th September - A festival to celebrate the great Catholic revivalist Augustus Pugin. You are invited to St. Augustine's, Ramsgate, to events through the week. Full programme available shortly.
Saturday 9th September: DAY OF RENEWAL at AYLESFORD. (Details to follow)
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE for the Sanctity of Life - Sunday 17th September. Coach leaves at 7am from our Church. Posters on Church noticeboard. Sign-up sheet at back of Church. MINISTERING TO THE BEREAVED ONE DAY COURSE - 23rd September 2017. St Thomas of Canterbury, Rainham, Kent ME8 7RH, Presenter Elizabeth Partridge - Phone: 01303 670880 Email:earpartridge@gmail.com) For More Information and to BOOK - Contact: Mrs. Josie Boxall 51, Hickory Dell, Hempstead, Nr. Gillingham, Kent ME7 3SL. It is an intensive day, but it gives a good base for those who would like to help in this ministry. It is a ministry of listening, not counselling. Those who lose a loved one through death find the grieving process long and painful if they do not get enough support. Many will get support from family, friends and parish, but especially for those who now live alone it can be a very isolating experience. This training day will help provide the skills to those who wish to reach out to parishioners who are alone. It provides practice in listening skills, rules for running a group for the bereaved or reaching out to the individual and an explanation of the stages of grief that they may come into contact with. The donation for the course is £20 per person payable on the day. This course is not suitable for those who are recently bereaved for whom the retreat in October 2018 run by Aylesford Priory would be more appropriate. For details contact The Friars on 01622 717272.
Date for your diary - Demelza Quiz October 7th in the Retreat Hall. Keep the date.
Young Catholic Adult Weekend @ Douai Abbey 20th -22nd Oct 2017 - Are you 18-40, do you want to deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith, learn its devotions and meet like-minded people? Young Catholic Adults are organizing a weekend at Douai Abbey in Berkshire with Lawrence Lew O.P., and Canon Poucin ICKSP. You’ll be able to hear catechetical talks, learn how to sing Gregorian Chant, say the Rosary, socialize and have fun. Book soon as places are limited! To Book: https://v1.bookwhen.com/youngcatholicadults-douai2017 For more details go to:- http://www.youngcatholicadults.co.uk/events.htm. Prices start from £18.50.
Saturday 4th November: Southwark Diocesan Day of Renewal, Southwark Cathedral.
Cleaning Group – (B)Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £308.69 Gift aided £408.85= £717.54 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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