Parish Newsletter 27/28 January 2018

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

FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B) 27th– 28th January 2018

Entrance Antiphon Save us, Lord our God, and gather us together from the nations, that we may proclaim your holy name and glory in your praise.

CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time.

THIS SUNDAY 28th JANUARY 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.

ALSO - TRAIDCRAFT THIS weekend after 6pm and 9.30 Masses.

Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 762, 605, 720, 747, 721; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace with the clapping Gloria.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 27th January Vigil Mass Sunday 28th January

18.00 Albert Fallows (ANN) 09.30 Joe Wyatt (ANN) 11.15 Linda Thomson (INT)

Monday 29th January

10.00 Maria Gaffney (INT)

Tuesday 30th January

10.00 Jim Harriston (RIP)

Wednesday 31st January

10.00 Fr. Brendan (Ashe) (RIP)

Thursday 1st February Friday 2nd February Saturday 3rd February Vigil Mass Sunday 4th February

10.00 Joyce Herbert (RIP) 10.00 Althea Walker & Family (INT) Olive Dawson (INT) 19.00 John Toryusen Snr. (RIP) 11.05 Pat Walters (RIP) 18.00 Doris O’Donnel (RIP) 09.30 In thanksgiving (Brenda Gray) 11.15 Mollie & Dominic Adams (RIP)

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – Wednesday 31st January: St John Bosco; Friday 2nd February The Presentation of the Lord, Candlemas; Saturday 3rd February: St Blaise.

THIS SUNDAY: SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE. Retiring Collection for the Catholic Association for Racial Justice. In his message for the celebration of the World Day for Migrants and Refugees 2018, Pope Francis says: “Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ, who identifies himself with the welcomed and rejected strangers of every age.”

JUSTICE AND PEACE: Our Lady Immaculate Whitstable Justice and Peace Group extend a warm and open welcome to our parish for their next meeting which will take place on Monday 5th February, at 7.30 p.m. at 2 Manor Road, Whitstable.

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: The Bishops of England and Wales have arranged the first National Eucharistic Congress since 1908 to be held in these isles. It will take place in Liverpool and run from September 7-9. There will be talks and workshops on every aspect of the Eucharist on the Friday; a major celebration on the Saturday in the Liverpool Arena at which the keynote speaker will be Bishop Robert Barron (who may be known to you as the presenter of the CATHOLICISM series on EWTN and DVD); and on the Sunday , Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of Christ the King, with a Blessed Sacrament Procession planned along the route between the Catholic and Anglican Cathedrals.

The purpose of the Congress is to renew devotion to the Eucharist in all parishes, schools and communities.

The parishes in the Archdiocese of Southwark have each been invited to send two delegates to the Congress and Fr Mark has invited Peter and Marian Green to represent us in Herne Bay. It is hoped that the Deanery will provide opportunities for local parishes to come together and reflect on the major themes to be covered by the Congress: Scripture, Liturgy, Mission, Adoration etc. Prayer Cards have been prepared by the Congress team in Southwark and they will be available this weekend. Please take a card and use it daily if you possibly can.

MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark: Kent Pastoral Area Coordinator £1,000 TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO DUBLIN WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES On August 21-26 the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) will take place in Dublin. Its highlight is a visit by Pope Francis. During the WMOF, there will be a wide-ranging programme of talks and workshops for adults, events for young people and various activities for children. That’s in addition to exhibitions, cultural events and musical performances plus daily Mass. All are welcome at this important and joyful international gathering.

Why not plan a visit now, perhaps as your annual holiday? A £1,000 bursary is being offered to enable a family to do so. A condition is that after the event you would share the fruits of your experiences in Dublin with your local parish or school and other people. The deadline is January 31 so time is of the essence. To find out more, contact Carole (MFL Coordinator for Kent) on 07983524727 or email: carolemflkent@gmail.com FORTHCOMING EVENTS BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS: Kings Hall: 1st February: 14.00 – 16.30 & 17.30 – 20.00 New donors constantly needed. For more information call: 0300 123 23 23 Cleaning Group – (A) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose change £299.63 Gift aided £ 507.35 = £806.98 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.

Next weekend there is a collection for Racial Justice “SVP -Bring some food each week and help someone to eat" 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 Looking to arrange a wedding or baptism? Contact the parish, details above.Any notices for the forthcoming Newsletter please email the Office – Sueourladyhb@yahoo.com