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 EASTER (YEAR B) 28TH – 29TH APRIL 2018
Entrance Antiphon – Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous deeds, he has revealed to the nations his saving power, alleluia. CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. THIS SUNDAY 29th APRIL 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. TRAIDCRAFT THIS weekend, 28/29 April after 6pm and 9.30am Masses. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits – are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 697, 600, 806, 720, 270; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace with the clapping Gloria.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS & SERVICES th
Sat 28 April Vigil Mass Sunday 29th April Monday 30th April
18.00 09.30 11.15 10.00
VIGIL MASS Robert Meehan (RIP) People of the Parish Christopher Fallows (RIP) Bernard Welsh RIP Augustine de Silva (RIP)
Thursday 3rd May Friday 4th May Saturday 5th May
10.00 10.00 19.00
Jessie Knight Requiem Mass Norah Gerry (RIP) Dulcie McNally (RIP)
11.05
Maria McConnell (INT)
Tuesday Saturday VIGIL MASS st th 1 May Rosemarie Williams (INT) 5 May 18.00 Members of the Meehan Family 10.00 Wednesday Derek Butler RIP Sunday 09.30 Anita Hedger (RIP) nd th 2 May Fr. Paul Molinari S.J. (ANN) 6 May 11.15 People of the Parish 10.00 st FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Tuesday 1 May St. Joseph the Worker, Thursday 3rd May St Philip & St. James Apostles. Friday 4th May The English Martyrs. FRIDAY IS FIRST FRIDAY: Evening Mass at 7.00 pm followed by Prayers for Healing. All welcome!! FORTHCOMING FUNERALS: Jessie Knight’s Requiem will be on Thursday May 3rd at 10.00; Tony Pozzetti’s Requiem which will take place on Friday 25th May at mid-day. ROSARY AROUND THE COAST: This Sunday 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. We are planning to host people from across the deanery and plan to say the Rosary in the open air in the railed-off seated area on Western Esplanade a few yards west of the Lane Ends roundabout. Gather in church at 2.45pm. EXPLORING THE EUCHARIST: The second of our three Deanery sessions devoted to the Eucharist. It will take place in the St Jude Centre at Faversham, next Saturday May 5th, beginning at 11.00.a.m.There will be a talk by the Carmelite Provincial, Fr Kevin Alban, O.Carm, on The Eucharist and Scripture. Discussion, Prayer, finishing at 1.00pm – please bring a packed lunch. Lifts will be available. Please make every effort to support this deanery event. Lifts will be available. Please have a word with Fr Mark. SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER – MAY DATE – The Mother General will be visiting the convent of Friday 11th May and Fr. Malachy has offered to say Mass at 7pm in the convent chapel. All companions are asked to attend on the 11th May. This will replace our usual meeting in May.
LET’S TALK: Come along to the Sisters’ house, 25 Western Esplanade on Monday at 7.00pm to share your thoughts and experiences on the theme of : What does prayer mean for us? How difficult is it? Has my way of prayer changed? Are my prayers answered? What about unanswered prayer?...... All welcome. Come early!! HERNE BAY BOCCIA TEAM: As we have often mentioned, our Hall is the base for this indoor bowls sport for people with disability. The team has been going for 5 years and last weekend some members took part in the national championships: one, Layla Parsons, came fifth in her category and Shona Fitch, got the bronze medal in hers!!! Great news!! And a great tribute to the club and all who are involved. THIS IS YOUR PARISH: We invite you all to an afternoon’s reflection on our life as a parish community…what it is at present and how it might be improved in the future. Sunday 20 May, 4.30 p.m. YOUTH GROUP – With increasing youth numbers, we are in desperate need of additional adult help in order to ensure the continuation of the club. Please contact: 01227 373497 if you are interested. PLASTIC POLLUTION: What can we do abut it? If you would like to attend a local event on this most contemporary of issues, go along to Our Lady Immaculate, Whitstable, Church Hall on Sun. 29th April after the 10.30 Mass. The Whitstable J&P group have been hard at work for a long time preparing this important event. FOOD BANK SVP - we are very low in stocks of tea bags, tinned meat & tinned vegetables, and Pasta. Any donation would be greatly received. Thank you for your support. WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB Sadly May’s lunch club is cancelled - Lunch club will be back to normal on 14th June. "SAVE THE DATE 30TH JUNE – SUMMER FAYRE’ - St Mary's Parish Hall, outside grounds & Club facilities Parishioners able to help organise there will be a meeting to be held in Hall on 13th May after 9.30 am Mass MESSAGE FROM CAFOD “Thank you for your support to our Lent Fast Day appeal. Donations to CAFOD until 12 May will be doubled by the UK Government. We have planned a £5 million programme to combat malnutrition - and with it we hope to be able to reach 245,000 people. But we need the full amount of match funding to make it happen. You can help us reach the full amount needed for this crucial programme. We still have some way to go yet! To donate please go to cafod.org.uk/lent “ EQUAL SHARES:2018/19 – Final request for applications to be returned. It would be a shame if we were unable to continue the scheme, running now for over 60 years. We still require 20 new members to break even. JACQUI SUGGETT Many of you attended the funeral of Jacqui and contributed to the collection for The Pilgrims Hospice. We have received a letter from the hospice, thanking you for the very generous donation of £1,171.50
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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. PARISH BIBLE WEEKEND: 22-24 JUNE. Please keep the dates in mind. More details to follow. Cleaning Group – (B) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £495.65. Gift aided £435.00 = £930.65 2nd Collection –Ecclesiastical Education Fund - Loose change £137.33. Gift aided £115.16 = £252.49 There is a second collection this weekend for the upkeep of St. Georges Cathedral 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
NOTICES NOT INCLUDED – FROM PREVIOUS
14TH– 15TH APRIL 2018 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.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
CCF Golden Jubilee: 1968-2018 The Centre for Catholic Formation will be 50 years old this summer. A lecture series has been arranged as part of our celebrations. All are welcome to attend one or all of four evening talks on key themes: Bishop Paul Mason on adult formation (5 June); Dr Caroline Farey on catechesis (8 June); Canon John Udris on GK Chesterton (14 June) and Dr Pia Matthews on Disability Theology (19 June). To book your place: https://www.ccftootingbec.org.uk/fifty or call 020 8672 7684; email: office@ccftootingbec.org.uk
Post-Easter Talks at the Amigo Hall Each year the Centre for Catholic Formation hold a series of talks at the Amigo Hall, SE1 7HY, in the weeks of Eastertide. This year, the series’ theme is Eucharist in anticipation of the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress. Entry is free, donations welcome. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start Eucharist and Prayer (3 May) and Eucharist in Scripture (10 May). The talks will also be filmed & will be viewable on the CCF YouTube channel. Info: - www.ccftootingbec.org.uk/sharinginhislife