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
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR B) 3rd – 4TH MARCH 2018
Entrance Antiphon: My eyes are ever fixed on the Lord, for he releases my feet from the snare. O look at me and be merciful, for I am wretched and alone. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. TRAIDCRAFT took £121.50 last weekend. Many thanks to all our customers. Next Traidcraft April 28th and 29th. If you need something before that ring Moyra 368662. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 456, 605, 78, 633, 847; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace
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Sat 3 March Vigil Mass Sunday 4th March Monday 5th March Tuesday 6th March Wednesday 7th March
18.00 Holy Souls 09.30 Barry Walker (INT) 11.15 Maureen Edmeades (RIP) 10.00 People of the Parish Rory O’Toole (ANN) 10.00 Martin Stapleton (ANN) 10.00 Joan Webb (RIP)
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Sat 10 March Sunday 11th March
10.00 Hubert John O’Brien ANN) 10.00 Rita Pearl de Silva (RIP) 18.00 Holy Father’s Intentions 11.05 Sr. Nora Hogan VIGIL MASS 18.00 People of the Parish 09.30 Decd Members of the Somerset Family 11.15 Sr. Corinne (INT)
LENT PRAYER: Stations of the Cross, Evening Prayer & Benediction, Sunday at 4.00; Evening Mass followed by Stations on Friday at 6.00pm –please note time and see item below. 24 HOURS OF PRAYER: Pope Francis has asked for this on 9/10 March. We shall start the 24 hours on Friday 9th at 6.00 pm with Mass and Stations of the Cross and conclude in time for the 6.00pm Mass on Saturday 10th. Please see the plan in the church porch and place a tick with in the hourly slot(s) you can cover. If you wish, you may add your initials after the tick. This is a very special time of prayer and sacrifice in which we will join with countless thousands of Catholics throughout the world to pray for the Church and for the world with all its many serious needs. The weather forecast is a bit more promising for the weekend, thank the Lord. DEANERY PREPARATION FOR THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS (Liverpool 7-9 September): Our parish will be hosting the first of three deanery gatherings to reflect on the Eucharist and its vital importance in our lives. It will take place on Saturday 10 March from 11.00 to 2.00. Fr Mark will be giving the talk at this first session. Theme: The Eucharist and Community. This is open to everyone and it will involve a talk on the Mass, with a particular focus on the first section of the Mass leading up to the Readings. The talk will be for 40 minutes followed by refreshments and then a period of discussion. There will then be a period of prayer before lunch – there will of course be the opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as this meeting coincides with the 24 Hours of Prayer you are asked to bring a packed lunch, hot drinks will be provided. NEXT WEEKEND: We will welcome Sister Rose Mary Harbinson of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions to preach the Annual Foreign Mission Appeal on behalf of the Missionary Congregations of England and Wales. Sr Rose Mary’s Congregation have St Anne’s Convent in Sturry.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: meet on Wednesday at 7.00 NOVENA FOR CANONISATION OF BLESSED DOMINIC CP: The Archdiocese of Birmingham and all Passionist houses in England are praying this novena each day until 9 March. Please join in at home if you can. MISSIONS/RED BOXES – The promoter’s envelopes are available at the back of the Church for collection. Members please return your red box to your promoter or hand in to the Parish Office. All donations to be returned by end of April. Thank you for your continued support for the missions.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS ANIMALS WORLDWIDE QUIZ: Sadly this has had to be cancelled because of the uncertainty of the weather. JUSTICE & PEACE – FREE DAY- CONFERENCE – COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP FOR HOMES FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES organised by Canterbury Diocese is on Thursday 15 March at St Pauls Church, Canterbury CT1 1NH, close to St Augustine’s Abbey (more details available) - to book your place, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kentcommunity-sponsorship-event-tickets-42710261542 ROMERO FEAST DAY MASS Saturday, 24 March at 12.30pm, St George's Cathedral, Southwark; Main celebrant: Archbishop Peter Smith. 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 Weds. 14th March there will be Mass at 10am in our Church with a chance to get together in the Catholic Social Club afterwards. Leaflets with more info. at back of Church. PARISH CELEBRATION - Saturday 7th April- Save The Date- Fr Mark & Fr Patrick have milestone birthdays in March/April . The PCC would welcome this opportunity for the parish to get together to celebrate and express our thanks to the clergy for their hard work and dedication. There will be a special collection for Fr Mark & Fr Patrick with contribution envelopes available at all Masses on the weekend 17th/18th March. Presentations will be made at the event. More details to follow. Parishioners willing to help are invited to attend a meeting in the Retreat Meeting room after 9.30 Mass on Sunday 12th March. Meanwhile, on the night it is proposed that we include an “Our Parishioners Got Talent " show, and it would be great if wiling Parishioners share their talents. If you can sing, play an instrument (spoons welcomed), dance, act, tell joke(s), do magic, read poem etc. please contact, preferably by 12th March, Frank SVP ( not Simon Cowell)- phone 01227 652 370 or email fj.gormley@tiscali.co.uk NATIONAL CATHOLIC MEN’S PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM - Sunday 22nd April 2018, 10.30-17.30. A warm invitation to the first, annual pilgrimage for Catholic men. Meet, talk and share the faith with other men; listen to speakers, celebrate confession and Mass, pray for families and for the country; process to the old Abbey grounds for Benediction. We welcome lay and religious, single and married, young and old, fathers and sons. "When England returns to Walsingham, Our Lady will return to England". Pope Leo XIII, 1887 In partnership with the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady and Catholic Man UK. For more info. visit www.catholicman.co.uk SOCIAL JUSTICE: From time to time people meet to discuss progress upon issues such as reducing poverty, persecution, conflict, discrimination and environmental degradation - all dear to the heart of the Pope. The next such meeting will be from 2.00 to 4.00 pm on Sunday June 11th at the Area Bishop's house ("The Hermitage", More Park, West Malling ME19 6HN - near the Catholic Church and school). All are welcome! Cleaning Group – (B) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose change £453.08 Gift aided £ 467.90 = £920.98 2nd Collection Cafod Family Fast Day – Loose change £260.48 Envelopes: £757.00 = £1,017.48 THANKS FOR YOUR MOST GENEROUS RESPONSE 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. “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