Parish Newsletter 7/8 April 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

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR B) 7TH – 8TH APRIL 2018 Entrance Antiphon: Like newborn children you should thirst for milk, on which your spirit can grow to strength, alleluia.

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 TRAIDCRAFT. Next Traidcraft April 28th and 29th. If you need something before that ring Moyra 368662.

9.30 MASS Hymns: 268, 287, 278, 279; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS & SERVICES Sat 7th April Vigil Mass Sunday 8th April Monday 9th April

18.00 09.30 11.15

10.00

VIGIL MASS Fr. Mark CP & Fr. Patrick CP (INT) Kevin Meehan (ANN) Fr. Charles CP (ANN)

People of the Parish

Kitty & Arthur McKenna (RIP)

Thursday 12th April Friday 13th April Saturday 14th April

10.00

10.00

11.05

In thanksgiving (McVey)

Frank Smith (INT)

Lilian O’Brien (ANN)

Tuesday Saturday

10th April 14th April 18.00 Kathleen Neane‐Bowers (RIP) 10.00 Sunday Wednesday 09.30 Ken & Elsie Meehan (ANN)

th 15 11th April 11.15 Dennis & Mollie Adams (RIP) April

10.00 Sr. Corinne (INT) th FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday 9 April THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD: normally celebrated on 25 March but deferred because of Holy Week and Easter Week. A very special day to attend Mass if you can.

THIS SUNDAY: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY. HOUR OF PRAYER AT 3.00p.m.

THANK YOU: There is so much to be grateful for: to all who helped with the holy Week and Easter Services: those who prepared and decorated the church, all who read, all who acted as Eucharistic ministers, the choir , the altar servers who all did so very well, many of them taking part in the longer services for the first time; and not forgetting Sr Corinne and Chris Tedder who worked behind the scenes in the sacristy.

And on top of all, that your great generosity in the many collections that took place !!!

FR PATRICK CP: Fr Patrick’s family in Ireland have prepared a family celebration in honour of his 80th birthday and that of a cousin. He will be away for a week from Wednesday 11th and we wish him a very happy time and a good rest(if possible!!)

This weekend let us keep Fr Charles CP in mind – his first anniversary occurs on Sunday 8th; and please remember too the family of little Eva Giles who died a year ago on 7 April. RIP. NEW DATA PROTECTION LAWS: As you may all be aware there is some new data protection legislation coming into force on 25th May 2018, which is going to impact on all of us. One of the responsibilities we will now have to undertake is to know who has access to the vast amount of personal information we hold in the parish. I know that a great number of you currently volunteer for the parish or may have done so in the past and may have some personal information at your home in a file and/or on a PC or laptop. Please could you let either me or (the parish secretary) know if this applies to you so that I can let you know what actions you will need to take going forward. The Archbishop is encouraging all of us to help implement these changes and I thank you in advance for your co‐operation.

ROSARY AROUND THE COAST: On 29th April Catholic communities which are close to the coast in the UK are invited to pray the Rosary in reparation for the 50 years since the passing of the Abortion legislation KEEP THE DATES: We have mentioned our Parish Bible Weekend several times in the bulletin. The dates for this are JUNE 22 – 24 and all the events will take place in the hall and the church. It promises to be very helpful in strengthening a love for God’s Word and also very enjoyable at the same time. We will keep you informed as to how the plans develop.

MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE, St George’s Cathedral ‐ 16th June 2018. If you are celebrating your 1st /10th/ 25th/ 40th/ 50th/ 60th +wedding anniversary this year, you are invited to this special celebration Mass by invitation from the Archbishop. Please let Fr. Mark know by the 30th April. Please provide address, telephone number and email address and the date of your marriage.

SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER –The April meeting will be on Wednesday 18th April at the Convent at 7.00pm. Please note the change of date. New members always welcome.

SVP LENTEN COIN CARDS: Thank you for returning them. If you have not already done so, please return ASAP. A message from Gill May – “Gill would like to thank the Parish of our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Frs. Mark, Patrick & Malachy the Passionist community and all her many friends in the Parish for their love, prayers, cards, visits, telephone calls, gifts, flowers & Masses and for caring for her during her recovery from her recent operation. A Mass will be offered for you all. Thank you all so much”

THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB‐ Don't be lonely, come and join us the next meal is Wednesday 11TH April.

You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3.

Call Samantha on 07711270646

A COURSE FOR GRANDPARENTS‐ PASSING ON THE FAITH Come to 4 sessions at St. Theresa’s Ashford.

To consider some key points that can help children acquire a solid faith. See leaflets at back of church MISSIONS/RED BOXES – The promoters’ 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.

EQUAL SHARES:2018/19 – PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS THIS WEEKEND. RE‐ENERGISE BY EASTER, CHANGE THE WORLD WITH CAFOD Re‐energise after Easter, do you want to put your faith into action? CAFOD campaigning tackles the causes of poverty and injustice, not just the symptoms. Could you help your fellow parishioners to campaign with us? All our campaigns are based on in‐depth research: we listen to people living in poverty, study the political context and work out possible solutions. We then raise our voice to draw attention to the issues. We are especially looking for… Tenacious writers who could contact their MP three times a year to seek their support for CAFOD campaigns. Good organisers to run a Share the Justice refugee campaign walk in your parish. Great communicators to speak & write about our campaigns in parishes, schools and online. Please get in touch with us on southwark@cafod.org.uk or 020 8466 9901 to find out more about how you can make a difference and to book on our next information day on Sat. 28 April in Waterloo.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS New Evangelization Summit – 28 April 2018 The New Evangelization Summit is an annual event hosted in Ottawa, Canada and streamed to venues across North America. This year, for the first time, the event will be shown via video link in both Australia and in the UK, at the Centre for Catholic Formation, Tooting Bec, on Saturday 28 April 2018 (9.30am to 9.30pm). Tickets are £30 and include two meals and printed literature. To book visit www.ccftootingbec.org.uk/nes2018 Cleaning Group – (C)–Other rotas can be found in the porch Thank you for your most generous offering to the clergy in the Easter collection.

Holy places collection – Good Friday = £535.92. Thank you for such a 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