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 Fifth Sunday of The Year (A) 23rd – 24th September 2017 Entrance Antiphon – I am the Saviour of all people, says the Lord. Whatever their troubles, I will answer their cry, and I will always be their Lord. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. FAMILY MASS 9.30am THIS WEEKEND. All children of the Parish are invited to the hall afterwards for craft activities. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 702, 603, 612, 869; Mass Setting (Joy & peace) with the Clapping Gloria. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 23rd Sept Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Paddy Gallagher (RIP) (Strood Parish) th 24 September 11.15 The Carden Family (INT) Monday 25th September 10.00 Margaret Muscroft (RIP) Tuesday 26th September 10.00 Orphan Children Wednesday th 27 September 10.00 Monica Crotty (INT 90th Birthday) Thursday 28th September 10.00 Margaret Davis (ANN) Friday th 29 September 10.00 Vincent Moran & T.J. Moran (RIP) Saturday 11.05 All married couples th 30 September Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Derek Connolly (ANN) st 1 October 11.15 Deacon James Foley (RIP) FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Weds. 27th Sept. - St. Vincent de Paul. Fri. 29th Sept – St. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tues. at 2.15pm and Thurs. at 7.30pm in the Upper Room
THANK YOU: For your most generous response to the appeal for clothing etc. for the refugees/asylum seekers in Calais/Dunkirk. We have passed it all on to the Salvation Army in Canterbury. Thank you also for the very welcome financial help. The need is still great need; any further donations will be forwarded to Canterbury. A CONCERT OF RUSSIAN SACRED & FOLK MUSIC given by the Sisters’ Choir of St Elizabeth’s Convent, Minsk, Belarus. This Wednesday 27th September, in church, 7.30 pm. There is no charge for this event but we will be able to support the work of the Sisters with a retiring collection. A warm word of gratitude to all those who have offered to host the sisters for Wednesday evening. Those of you who enjoyed the KONEVETS QUARTET on their visits here will find similar delight with this concert. FR PATRICK is away until Friday evening, as chaplain on a pilgrimage to Garabandal in Spain. FR MALACHY will be taking a very well-earned rest at home with his brother in Belfast for two weeks beginning this Monday.
THE SVP – September – SVP Awareness Month. There will be an appeal and a second collection this weekend to support the work of the SVP in our parish. If you want more information about the work of the SVP, please call the helpline 07869-509804. TRAIDCRAFT CATALOGUES are available at the back of the church. Please help yourselves. TRAIDCRAFT THIS weekend after 6pm Mass Saturday and 9.30 am Mass Sunday SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER: A mini bus has been booked to take the Companions to Marian House on Weds. 4th October. The cost is £25 per person. Please make your cheque payable to “Regent Coaches” please give your cheque to Sr. Maria or Mary Locke by Fri. 29th Sept. to secure your place. Thank you.
FATIMA PILGRIMAGE MAY 2018: We are looking at 10-16 May next year. Cost will vary according to total numbers going and is likely to be in the region of £800+. Have a think about it and we will arrange a meeting soon to consider options.
RED MISSION BOXES Thank you to our promoters and members for returning your red boxes. The member’s autumn newsletters are now available at the back of the church.
£1 – COINS: The old £1 coin ceases to be legal tender on 14/10/17. After that date the old £1 coins will only be accepted at your bank.
TODDLER GROUP ‘LITTLE ANGELS’ - Meets on Tuesdays from 9.30 to 11.30. This successful group are looking for someone to take responsibility for its running. Please contact Sue in parish office. THE FLOWER GUILD - Harvest Festival reminder - The Flower Guild invite parishioners to support us by donating any autumnal flowers/foliage/ fruit/ veg. (Chinese lanterns/ hops in particular). All donations to be left at the back of the church by 10.30 next Friday (29th Sept.) With thanks in anticipation of your support.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
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. PARISH SCRIPTURE DAY AT MINSTER: Saturday 21 October:”Getting to know your Bible”.
ANIMALS WORLDWIDE QUIZ NIGHT In the Retreat Hall, Sat. 21st Oct. 7pm for 7.30pm start; question master Peter Warr. Entrance £7 includes ploughman's supper. To book a place call Gabrielle on 01227 367426 or email: gaby1davis@ gmail.com
Saturday 4th November: Southwark Diocesan Day of Renewal, Southwark Cathedral. Transport will be arranged: please see Fr Mark to book your place. The speaker will be David Wells , one of the most soughtafter speakers in the Church in this country today.
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE is on SAT. 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. Your Newsletter by email: If you would like to receive the newsletter online, normally on a Saturday evening, please visit: www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk and fill in your name and email address in the form at the bottom right of the home screen.
Cleaning Group – (C)Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £478.25 Gift aided £410.30= £888.55 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.