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
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (YEAR B) 6th – 7th January 2018 Entrance Antiphon – The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power. 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: 166, 170, 167, 169, 150; Mass Setting: Mass of Christ.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sat 6th January Vigil Mass Sunday 7th January Monday th 8 January
Tuesday 9th January Wednesday th 10 January
Thursday 11th January Friday 12th January Saturday 13th January Vigil Mass Sunday 14th January
18.00 09.30 11.15 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 19.00 11.05 18.00 09.30 11.15
Ron Flaherty (ANN) Ints of Friends of Gill May Ints: Brian and Jessie Knight Ints of Fr. Martin Dowley People of the Parish Paul Kelly (ANN) Brian Connolly (RIP) Nancy Stapleton (ANN) Madge Slevin (INT) Pat Roche (RIP) John Herity (ANN) Ints. Catherine Taylor Naomi Marsh (RIP) Mario Nahial (RIP)
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday 8th January THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD FIRST FRIDAY: The evening Mass and healing service will take place on 12 JANUARY: ie the Second Friday!
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord This solemnity recalls the visit of the Magi – the Three Wise men – to the manger in Bethlehem where they found the Christ Child. They had followed a star from the east and came to pay him homage. In the Eastern Churches this day is celebrated with more solemnity than Christmas Day for it is the day when the new-born Saviour was presented to his people. The peoples of the East were regarded as pagan peoples. The arrival of these three wise men – traditionally named Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar – is significant for it shows that Christ is already winning the hearts and minds of people. The gold represents Christ’s kingship, the frankincense his divinity, and the myrrh his burial.
LUNCH CLUB - Wednesday 10th January, Teas and Coffee served from 11am and lunch served about 12 midday. We look forward to seeing you all. For further details contact Samantha on 07711270646 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SESSION- Our next session is this Tuesday 9th January in the Retreat Hall at 6.00pm. CRIB OFFERINGS: will be sent to Friends of the Holy Land for the outstanding work they do for children and families. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
2018 SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES now on sale: please see Sr Corinne. SVP SILVER SNOWFLAKE APPEAL- Please bring any remaining contributions to Mass this weekend. Many many thanks for your generosity. SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER The next meeting is on Wednesday 10th January. There will be a Mass at 7.00pm at the convent chapel, 25, Western Esplanade. New members are always welcome. CAFOD New Year’s resolution: Make a difference with CAFOD. Become a volunteer, make 2018 the year you meet new friends, inspire others to act for social justice, and use your skills to help our sisters and brothers working to overcome poverty around the globe. We are especially looking for…- Confident public speakers who could visit schools or churches to speak about CAFOD’S work. – Good organisers to volunteer, part-time over 10 weeks, in our office in Waterloo or Bromley to help coordinate Lent Fast Day. – Good communicators interested in updating our social media or making phone calls on our behalf. If you can volunteer please call: 0208 466 9901 PEACE SUNDAY 14TH JANUARY – PAX CHRISTI The work of Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in all its forms. Rooted in Catholic Christianity, we work with all who share our values to abolish war and create communities of peace and justice. Please pick up an envelope at the back of the Church and return at next weekend Masses. FORTHCOMING EVENTS THEATRECRAFT PANTOMIME: “DICK WHITTINGTON & HIS CAT”: at the Kings Hall: Thursday 11th Jan: 7.00; Friday 12th: 7.30; Saturday 13th: 2.30 & 7.30; Sunday 14th: 2.30
Cleaning Group – (B ) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose change £ 457.47 Gift aided £ 498.50 = £955.97 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.. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tuesday 2.15 pm; Thursday 7.30 pm. In the Upper Room. All welcome Adoration every weekday: 8.30-9.30a.m. Wednesdays: also after Mass till 12.00 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