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
FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B) 3th– 4th February 2018
Entrance Antiphon Come, let us worship the Lord. Let us bow down in the presence of our maker, for he is the Lord our God. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. TRAIDCRAFT took £109.70 last weekend. Thank you for your support Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 683, 601, 432, 909, 883; Mass Setting: Belmont 1001 -1011.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sat 3rd February Vigil Mass Sunday 4th February
18.00 Doris O’Donnel (RIP) 09.30 In thanksgiving (Brenda Gray) 11.15 Mollie & Dominic Adams (RIP)
Monday 5th February
10.00 Fr. Brendan Ashe (RIP)
Tuesday 6th February
10.00 Pat Walters (RIP)
Wednesday 7th February
10.00 Darren Gildea (RIP) 10.00 Barry Walker (INT) 13.15 Requiem Mass for Jacqui Suggett
Thursday 8th February Friday 9th February 10.00 John, Hilary McCarthy & Yvonne, Veronica McCarthy (RIP) Saturday 11.05 In thanksgiving P.W. 10th February Vigil Mass 18.00 Canon Louis Thomas (RIP) Sunday 09.30 Carol Smyth (INT) 11th February 11.15 Decd. Members of Curran & Connolly Families (RIP) FUNERALS THIS WEEK Thursday 8th February Requiem Mass for Jacqui Suggett. Friday 9th February: Desmond Joseph O’Keefe, Funeral Service 12.30PM. SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER The next meeting will be on Wednesday 21st February – the date has been moved due to Ash Wednesday falling on the second Wednesday of the month. THURSDAY this week is a special day of prayer for the Victims of Human Trafficking, an urgent issue which unites Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury in prayer and joint effort. RETREAT HALL; The redecoration of the whole building and the reconfiguration of the toilets is proceeding apace – and it has been good to know that the normal schedule of Hall activities has not been interrupted. Why not pop in and have a look? FATIMA PILGRIMAGE: There will be a brief information-meeting for all those interested in joining this parish visit to Fatima in May: this Sunday 4.00 pm
LENT is fast approaching: as Easter this year is very early (April 1st) Lent begins early too: Ash Wednesday is a week on Wednesday; 14th February. On Friday 9th February we welcome a large group of religious sisters and brothers from all over Kent who will be having a day of recollection in the Hall and celebrating Mass in church in the afternoon. 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. This should be of interest to members of our own dormant J&P group and might help us to reconstitute ourselves. Fr Mark has spaces in his car for anyone interested. 24 HOURS OF PRAYER: Pope Francis has asked for this on 9/10 March. This advance notice for all who would like to take part. EQUAL SHARES – Prize not collected – Mrs A Bryson has not collected her prize from the October draw, please contact the parish office or see a priest after Mass. LUNCH CLUB - Wednesday 10th 7th February, 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 - Our next session is Tuesday 6th February, at 6.00pm in the Retreat Hall. Please note there will be an additional session on Tuesday 20th February at 6.00 in the Retreat Hall 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. FORTHCOMING EVENTS TO ALL EX PUPILS/TEACHERS OF LA SAINTE UNION CONVENT. Following requests at the Mass & reunion held here last year we are holding an annual event. On Wednesday 14th March there will be Mass at 10am in our Church with a chance to get together in the Catholic Social Club afterwards. Please pick up a leaflet at the back of the church for more details. Cleaning Group – (B) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose change £459.06 Gift aided £ 547.00 = £,1006.06 2nd Collection Racial Justice = £228.99 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 the “Poor Parishes” of the Diocese. “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