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 – Third Sunday of the Year (A) 18th – 19th November 2017 Entrance Antiphon – The Lord says: my plans for you are peace and not disaster; when you call to me, I will listen to you, and I will bring you back to the place from which I exiled you. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. FAMILY MASS NEXT SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 9.30AM After Mass all the children of the parish are invited into the Retreat Hall for arts and crafts activities along with drink & biscuits! All are welcome, a great way for families to get to know one another. ALSO - TRAIDCRAFT next weekend after 6pm and 9.30 Masses. Cafod / Traidcraft Christmas cards on sale. NB. No Traidcraft in December. Stock up now. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns:. 821, 874, 423, 938, 846; Mass Setting: (Belmont) 1001 -1011. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 18th Nov Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Anita Hedger (RIP) 19th November 11.15 Dead List Monday Dead List 20th November 10.00 Mary Jose (RIP) Tuesday Dead List 21st November 10.00 Ints Patrick and Michael Kinsella Wednesday Dead List nd 22 November 10.00 Joan Webb (Sick) Thursday Dead List rd 23 November 10.00 Roger Fry (Sick) Friday Dead List th 24 November 10.00 Passionist Community (INT) 12.00 Mrs. Angela McMahan – Funeral service Saturday 11.05 Theresa Course (ANN) th 25 November Vigil Mass 18.00 Albert Fallows (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Walker, de Silva & Abarri Families (RIP) th 26 November 11.15 Dead List FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Tues. 21st Nov. The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Weds. 22nd Nov. St. Cecilia, Fr. 24th Nov. St. Andrew Dũng-Lac. Next Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King, Youth Sunday. 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
RETREAT HALL: We hope you will notice that the outside of the Hall is in the process of being repaired and repainted. The plan is to completely refurbish the toilet areas, incorporating much improved disabled facilities. The Parish Finance Committee have felt this work is long overdue, as have many of those who use the Hall. The improvements recently made to the Club facilities will give an idea as to what we are planning for. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SIT MORE COMFORTABLY IN CHURCH? We are considering the possibility of putting padded runners on all the benches ,not, I hasten to add, because we are planning to lengthen our Sunday sermons (!!!) but because we think that many will welcome the idea. Any comments???? MESSAGE FROM BRENDA GRAY – “I would like to thank the priests, nuns & all my wonderful friends who have had masses said, lit candles & all the prayers said for me. I could definitely feel the love. I love you all. Thank you and God Bless. Brenda M. Gray.” 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!!! 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 on notice board. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: WHITSTABLE CHORAL SOCIETY: Concert in Augustine Hall, Christchurch University, Saturday 25 November, 7.30 pm. Beethoven Mas in C; Chilcott Requiem CHRISTMAS PARISH FAYRE is on SAT. 2ND DEC., ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO! Please help with the bottles required for the bottle tombola. So far we have not had any bottles donated. Your help is greatly appreciated. All bottles welcome. Other Items still needed for stalls. PLEASE NO BRIC A BRAC. THANK YOU. Christmas cards are available to purchase from the repository shop - 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 – (C )Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £402.05 Gift aided £479.20 = £881.25 2nd collection Archbishops Administrative Fund – Loose change £103.15 Gift aided £116.90 = £220.05 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.. There will be a second collection next weekend for Catholic Youth Work. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tuesdays 2.15; Thursdays 7.30 pm. In the Upper Room. 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