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
Thirty – First Sunday of the Year (A) 4th – 5th November 2017
Entrance Antiphon – Do not abandon me, Lord. My God, do not go away from me! Hurry to help me, Lord, my Saviour. 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:. 934, 604, 924, 908, 722; Mass Setting: (Mass of Christ). MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 4th Nov Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Maria Gaffney (INT) 5th November 11.15 Dead List Monday Louis Clarke (ANN) 6th November 10.00 Dead List Tuesday Deacon James Foley (RIP) 7th November 10.00 Dead List Wednesday Brenda Gray (INT) th 8 November 10.00 Dead List Thursday 10.00 Dead List th 9 November 11.00 Pat Walters Funeral ( Service) Friday Audrey Connolly (INT) th 10 November 10.00 Dead List Saturday 11.05 Monica Crotty (INT) th 11 November Dead List____________________________________________ Vigil Mass 18.00 Mary Mulvihill : Special Intention Sunday 09.30 Dead List th 12 November 11.15 Those Killed in War FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Tues 7th Nov. The dedication of the Cathedral Church of St. George. Thurs. 8th Nov. The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tues. at 2.15pm and Thurs. at 7.30pm in the Upper Room 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. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Calling for new members!! We try to rotate the membership of the PPC and every two years some members stand down and others join. Members are asked to attend a monthly meeting and to be ready to join a sub-group when the need arises. All that is needed is a desire to help the parish grow and develop and to become a more effective Christian presence in the town. If you would like to nominate someone or if you would like your own name to go forward, please speak to Gerry McWilliams (current chairperson) on 740837 or speak to any member of the parish team. Your parish needs you!!!
JULIAN of NORWICH was a very famous mystic who lived in the Middle Ages. A drama of her work and message is being performed at Minster Abbey on Sunday 12 November at 6.00 pm and will last about one hour. If you would like to go, please have a word with Fr Mark or Sr Corinne and we will organise transport ; all are welcome but the fewer cars the better, as parking space is limited. THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB - Don't be lonely, come and join us. Next meal is Wednesday 8th November. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3. Call Samantha on 07711270646 MASS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR: Saturday 18th November at 11.00am: All those who have lost a loved one are especially invited to this Mass and are invited to light a candle in memory of the person they will be praying for. Although the occasion is mainly intended for those who have lost someone in the last twelve months, it is open to all. Light refreshments will be served after Mass. ADORATION AT CONVENT CHAPEL ON FRIDAYS- Please note change of time. The Friday Adoration at Convent Chapel 25 Western Esplanade, will be from 3pm-4pm until further notice. All parishioners are very welcome to attend. SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER There will be Mass for the Sacred Heart Companion on Weds. 8th Nov. at 7pm, celebrated by Fr. Malachy, at the convent chapel. The companions will be running the bottle tombola stall the Christmas Fayre, please ensure you bring your bottles to the meeting on Weds. 8th Nov. TRAIDCRAFT took £243.15 last weekend from the stall and orders. Many thanks to all our customers. SVP in November will be collecting for this years' 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. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: RACE NIGHT to raise funds for the SVP’s work with local people in need. Saturday 18th November in St Mary’s Catholic Club, First Race is at 7.30 p.m. All welcome. “You have to be in it to win it.” THE HANDICAPPED CHILDREN’S PILGRIMAGE TRUST (HCPT): take children and adults with disabilities to Lourdes each year. Our local Canterbury group are holding a Barn Dance at St Anselm’s School on Saturday 18th November, 7.15 for 7.30 start. Please bring your own refreshments. Tickets (£6), Under 14: £3) in advance from Annie: 07866 515797 CHRISTMAS PARISH FAYRE is on SAT. 2ND DEC., ONLY 4 WEEKS TO GO! Items still needed THANK YOU. PLEASE NO BRIC A BRAC. Christmas cards are available to purchase from the repository shop NOW. MASS FOR THE COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP OF REFUGEES 2.30pm, Saturday 2nd December St George’s Cathedral, Southwark Celebrated by Archbishop of Southwark, Peter Smith. A mass to celebrate all those involved in refugee resettlement by grassroots communities. Join to pray for refugee families, host communities and the future of the scheme. Mass will be followed by a reception to meet other groups from across England and Wales. All welcome! St George’s Catholic Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HY Please RSVP admin@csan.org.uk PANTOMIME SLEEPING BEAUTY HERNE BAY’S LITTLE THEATRE, BULLERS AV. Thank you to those who have bought tickets, we now have a FULL HOUSE! Oh yes we do!! Audrey Connolly. Cleaning Group – (A )Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £346.05 Gift aided £567.00= £913.05 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. MISSIO retiring collection: £237.58. Many thanks. Second collection on next weekend for Archbishops Administrative Fund. 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 3.00 to 4.00pm on Fridays. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 10am-11am and 4.30pm.-5.30pm