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
Twenty Third Sunday of The Year (A) 9th – 10th September 2017 Entrance Antiphon - Lord, you are just, and the judgements you make are right. Show mercy when you judge me, your servant. 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: 857, 898, 924, 883; Offertory: My God loves me; Mass Setting: (Mass of Christ) MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 9th Sept Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Margaret Collins (RIP) 10th September 11.15 Mary Frances McWilliams (RIP) Monday 11th September 10.00 Frances Mason (INT) Tuesday 12th September 10.00 Deacon James Foley (RIP) Wednesday th 13 September 10.00 Lee Tidbury (RIP) Thursday th 14 September 10.00 Benedict de Silva (RIP) Friday th 15 September 10.00 John & Margaret Nagle (RIP) Saturday 11.05 Holy Souls th 16 September Vigil Mass 18.00 Paddy & Gladys O’Sullivan (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Walsingham Pilgrims th 17 September 11.15 Gerard Usher Smith RIP FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Thurs 14th Sept. The Exaltation of The Holy Cross; Friday 15th: Our Lady of Sorrows, both very important feasts for the Passionist Congregation as well as for the universal Church. Fr Mark and FR Patrick are away this coming week for a Passionist Conference at Minsteracres on the theme of “Welcoming the Stranger.” They leave on Sunday afternoon and return on Friday. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tues. at 2.15pm and Thurs. at 7.30pm in the Upper Room THE COMPANIONS IN PRAYER – Sacred Heart companions in prayer - Our next meeting is at 7 pm on Wednesday 13 September at the convent chapel 25 Western Esplanade. Please bring your companions prayer book. New members are very welcome to join us PARISH RETREAT TO MINSTERACRES - next year's date: Following this year's wonderful week, the dates for next year are 11 - 18 August 2018. Please let Deacon Barry know if you would like to receive details about next year's retreat when they are available. (tel: 01227 368685; barryawalker@gmail.com) FATIMA PILGRIMAGE MAY 2018: ?? We are getting details for a parish trip. Watch this space. PLATEA EDITION #3: The new edition of our parish magazine has now been printed and will be available for distribution this weekend. We would be grateful, as ever, for the help of the distributers.
LUNCH CLUB UPDATE - Just to confirm there is no lunch in September. However, on Weds 13th Sept. we will be going on a coach trip to Minster Abbey in Ramsgate. Coaches will be leaving at 11am from the church, returning about 2pm. Any concerns please call Samantha on 07711270646. The cafe & shop will be open. Food and drink can be bought from the lovely cafe on site. Drink from £1.50, cake from £2, sandwiches from £4. VACANCY: Deputy Headteacher - St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School in Canterbury is looking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher from January 2018. For further information, please contact the school on 01227-462539. Advert available on www.kent-teach.com. Closing date: Monday 2nd October at 12noon. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018: If you would like your child to be part of the First Holy Communion programme for 2018, please fill in an application form at the back of Church. Children should be in school year 4 and above. Please return form to Fr. Mark or Parish Office. Please return forms by 17 September. THE SVP – September – SVP Awareness Month. September is the month when we highlight the various aspects of the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – homelessness, grief, loneliness & hunger. Please look out for the posters on the noticeboard at the back of the church. There will be an appeal for the SVP on 24th September, and the 2nd collection that weekend will help with their work in our parish. If you want more information about the SVP please call the helpline 07869 – 509804 or speak to one of our members. The SVP will undertake an appeal for foodbank after all Masses this weekend. RED MISSION 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. URGENT NEED FOR HELP FOR REFUGEES IN CALAIS/DUNKIRK: We have been made aware of the extremely difficult conditions that many hundreds of people, including unaccompanied minors, are trying to cope with. There is strong Catholic involvement with them from French Catholic Social Services and excellent ecumenical collaboration from this side of the Channel. All the items we are able to give will be sent via the Salvation Army in Canterbury. If you would like to donate money, cheques can be made out to Christians Together Canterbury and sent to the Salvation Army, Canterbury. The greatest need is for men’s clothing: Boxer shorts/hipsters, small and medium size; Jogging bottoms and jeans size 26-32 waist. Fleeces, warm sweaters, T-shirts: small/medium sizes. Socks and toiletries Trainers, sturdy shoes sizes 38-45 but especially 42/43 Sleeping Bags and Blankets. Any First Aid items also very much needed. There are boxes at the back of church this weekend. Thank you for your help. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: 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. FAVERSHAM CONVERSATIONS: Has Science Disproved Religion? Come along and hear Dr Mark Nash, Thursday 21 September in the St Jude Centre 8.00 to 9.30 QUIZ IN AID OF DEMELZA CHILDREN’S HOSPICE on October 7th in the Retreat Hall. Tables of 8 or individuals. £7 Ploughman's and soft drinks included. Book at the Demelza bookshop or ring Moyra 368662. Saturday 4th November: Southwark Diocesan Day of Renewal, Southwark Cathedral. CHRISTMAS FAYRE SAT. 2ND DEC. I trust you all had a restful summer? But now we look forward to Christmas! Sorry to bring it so near. Our Christmas Fayre will be on the 2nd Dec, and we need help to make it a success! You can help by collecting goods that we can sell, raffle goods, bottles, tombola, toys. PLEASE NO BRIC A BRAC. A date will be arranged for those willing to help serve or do the cooking for us. Thank you. Cleaning Group – (A)Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £449.57 Gift aided £474.50= £924.07 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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