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 Ninth Sunday of the Year (A) 21st – 22nd October 2017 Entrance Antiphon –I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. NEXT SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER THE 9.30AM MASS IS THE FAMILY MASS: - Children from the parish will be leading the readings, and bidding prayers. After Mass all the children of the Parish are invited into the Retreat Hall for arts & crafts; along with soft drinks and biscuits/ Tea & Coffee for the adults. All welcome – come along and meet other families. A great way for the children to get to know one another. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns:. 959, 602, 756, 898, 716; Mass Setting: (Mass of Christ). MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 21st Oct Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 In thanksgiving for all who have supported the Foley family, nd 22 October following the death of Deacon James. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11.15 Charles & Maureen McCarthy (RIP) Monday Brenda Gray (INT) 23rd October 10.00 Fr. Brendan Ashe (RIP) Tuesday Special Intention 24th October 10.00 Anne Sheehan (INT) Wednesday th 25 October 10.00 Kevin Kinsella (ANN) Thursday th 26 October 10.00 Deacon James Foley (RIP) Friday th 27 October 10.00 Gerard Smith (ANN) Saturday 11.05 Holy Souls 28th October Vigil Mass 18.00 Mike & Margaret Spencer-Wright (INT) Sunday 09.30 Ann & Erica Neil (INT) 29th October 11.15 People of the Parish FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Saturday 28th October St. Simon & St. Jude Apostles. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tues. at 2.15pm and Thurs. at 7.30pm in the Upper Room
This Sunday is World Mission Sunday, a day of prayer for the worldwide mission of the Church and an opportunity to support it financially. There will be a retiring collection to support the growth of the Church. ARCBISHOP PETER SMITH: is asking all the parishes of the Diocese to advertise the Catholic Legacy initiative which invites parishioners to consider the needs of the Diocese when making their will. Leaflets at back of church , or have a word with Fr Mark.
TRAIDCRAFT next weekend 28th and 29th October after 6pm and 10.15 Masses. SPECIAL THIS MONTH TASTING OF CHOCOLATES. Come and try! Also Christmas cards on sale. TRAIDCRAFT CATALOGUES are available at the back of the church. Please help yourselves. NOVEMBER DEAD LIST – Mass be offered daily throughout November for those whose names are handed in. The November Dead Lists are available at the back of the Church. Please write the names of those you would like to be included and place in the envelope provided along with any donation. SVP in November will be collecting for this year’s Christmas Hampers to be distributed to the needy in Herne Bay & district areas. Donations for the following would be appreciated- Tea/coffee, Instant gravy granules, Oxo cubes, sage & onion stuffing, tins of ham, fruit, tomato soup, Christmas cakes, puddings, sweets, biscuits & selection boxes - list will be placed on notice board early November. SVP are also holding a fun fundraising night in the Catholic Club on Saturday 18th November, and support and attendance by Parishioners would be much appreciated.
APF RED MISSION BOXES The red boxes are now at back of Church for collection. Thank you to all members and promoters for your continued support for the missions. 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. £1 – COINS: The old £1 coin ceased to be legal tender on 14/10/17. 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. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER: Interesting talks at St Peter’s Church Canterbury on Martin Luther. See poster in porch. The final talk takes place this week. Lift available if required; have a word with Fr Mark. A CALL TO ACTION (ACTA): Next meeting Sat 28th October at 2.00pm, address: 2, Manor Rd., Whitstable. CT5 2JT more info: 01227 280034 see poster at back of church SERVICE FOR WORLD PEACE: Canterbury Cathedral 29th October at 6.30pm. All welcome see poster back of Church for more details. 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.
CHRISTMAS PARISH FAYRE is on SAT. 2ND DEC., ONLY 6 WEEKS TO GO! Items still needed THANK YOU. PLEASE NO BRIC A BRAC. Christmas cards are available to purchase from the repository shop NOW. CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Would you like to support our local Herne Bay Theatre and enjoy a fun evening? Limited number of seats available for the Pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Friday 8th December at 7.30pm. Tickets £9. Please contact Audrey Connolly:- 01227 373133 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 £388.74 Gift aided £491.77 = £880.51 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.