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 – Second Sunday of the Year (A) 11th – 12th November 2017 Entrance Antiphon – Let my prayer come before you, Lord; listen, and answer me. 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:. 801, 601, 965, 720, 721; Mass Setting: (Mass of Christ). MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 11th Nov Vigil Mass 18.00 Mary Mulvihill Special Intention Sunday 09.30 Dead List th 12 November 11.15 Those Killed in War Monday Dead List th 13 November 10.00 Sr. Rita McStay CP (INT) Tuesday James Molamphey (INT) 14th November 10.00 Dead List Wednesday th 15 November 10.00 Merlyn Boughton (ANN) Thursday 16th November 10.00 Dead List Friday Dead List th 17 November 10.00 Len Skerry (ANN); Patrick Molamphey (INT) Saturday 11.05 For all who have died in the course of the year th 18 November Holy Souls Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Anita Hedger (RIP) th 19 November 11.15 Dead List FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Mon. 13th Nov St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Weds. 15th Nov. St. Albert the Great. Thurs 16th Nov. St. Edmund of Abingdon. Fri. 17th Nov. St. Hilda CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tues. at 2.15pm and Thurs. at 7.30pm in the Upper Room 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!!! 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.
SVP RACE NIGHT-to raise funds for those in need in Herne Bay & surrounding districts. Saturday 18th November in St Mary's Catholic Club at 7.30 p.m. For details please see poster on Church Notice Board(s). All welcome on the night , but it would great if Parishioners could confirm if able to attend before event so that SVP can cater for seating, snacks etc. - please see Poster list at back of Church or email Frank at fj.gormley@tiscali.co.uk- Information leaflets will be handed out after each Mass. SISTERS FROM BELARUS: We have received a very warm letter of thanks from the Sisters who came and sang here in September…”We want to thank you for your generous hospitality, kindness and support…we are overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for the donation collected in the parish..you are always welcome in our Convent at any time…With best wishes of good and prosperity and with love in Christ….” RED WEDNESDAY: As a sign of solidarity with persecuted Christians and all who suffer for their peacefully held beliefs, Aid to the Church in Need are asking for a special remembrance on Wednesday 22 November. Some buildings, e.g. Westminster Cathedral will be lit up in red; people are asked to wear something red for the day. And of course we are asked to pray. There will be special remembrance at Mass on 22nd. For more details : www.acnuk.org/redwednesday THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY KITCHEN which has been feeding thousands since 2015 in Calais/Dunkirk is running short of funds: their work is still urgently needed as there are hundreds of mainly young people still sleeping rough. If you would like to donate: google RCK, or Fr Mark will ensure any cash will get there. 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. 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 OUR WEDNESDAY LUNCH TEAM had a visit this week from Food Hygiene Standards: they passed with flying colours and the inspector was enormously impressed with what she saw. Well done everyone!!!!! APF RED MISSION BOXES The members 2018 calendars are available at the back of the Church. Thanks to your support we have collected a total of £2,199.76 this year. Thank you. EQUAL SHARES WINNERS: October – 1st Prize Ann Bryson, 2nd Prize Dawn Meade. November – 1st prize Carole Budd, 2nd Prize Anne Kendall. Congratulations to our winners! FORTHCOMING EVENTS: 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 WHITSTABLE CHORAL SOCIETY: Concert in Augustine l, Christchurch University, Saturday 25 November, 7.30 pm. Beethoven Mas in C; Chilcott Requiem CHRISTMAS PARISH FAYRE is on SAT. 2ND DEC., ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO! Items still needed THANK YOU. PLEASE NO BRIC A BRAC. Christmas cards are available to purchase from the repository shop and RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO BUY AFTER MASS. 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 Cleaning Group – (B )Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £402.30 Gift aided £489.29 = £891.59 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.. Second collection this 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