Parish Newsletter 5/6 May 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

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR B) 5th – 6th MAY 2018

Entrance Antiphon – Speak out with a voice of joy; let it be heard to the ends of the earth: The Lord has set his people free, alleluia.

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

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: Hymn numbers for this week are: 959, 608, 627, 243, 807; Mass Setting: Belmont 1001 1011.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS & SERVICES th

Sat 5 May Vigil Mass Sunday 6th May Monday 7th May Tuesday 8th May Wednesday 9th May

18.00 09.30 11.15

Members of the Meehan Family Anita Hedger (RIP) People of the Parish

10.00

John Girdlestone (RIP)

10.00

Maria McConnell (INT)

10.00

Brenda Gray (INT)

Thursday 10th May Friday 11th May Saturday 12th May Saturday 12th May Sunday 13th May

10.00 19.00

Sr. Philomena (RIP) Bob Meehan (RIP)

10.00

Connie Caira (INT)

11.05

Rosalinda Zazz (RIP)

18.00 09.30 11.15

VIGIL MASS Albert Davey (RIP) People of the Parish Sean McGrath (INT)

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Tuesday 8th: Our “patronal” feast: Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

THURSDAY IS ASCENSION THURSDAY: A DAY ON WHICH WE ARE OBLIGED TO ATTEND MASS IF AT All POSSIBLE. Masses will be at 10.00 and 7.00pm From Friday 11th May to Pentecost Sunday (20th) the Church throughout the world prays for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit with a particular emphasis on the Unity of all Christians. This is the Pentecost Novena. We join in spirit with the Anglican Church whose leaders, Archbishops Justin Welby and John Sentamu have of recent years, promoted prayer for the renewal of Christian faith in our lands. Please try and say the following prayer each day from 11-20 May (and why nor continue it afterwards too!!) The first part is a prayer Pope St John XXIII asked to be said worldwide in preparation for the Second Vatican Council: Renew your wonders in this our day as by a new Pentecost. Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your

people and grant us: a new vision of your glory…..a new experience of your power….a new faithfulness to your Word….and a new consecration to your service. That your love may grow among us and your Kingdom come, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

FORTHCOMING FUNERAL: Tony Pozzetti’s Requiem which will take place on Friday 25th May at mid-day.

The Funeral Service for William Kirkpatrick will be a graveside service in Herne Bay Cemetery at 3.00pm – an open invitation is extended to William’s friends. Meet outside the cemetery chapel at 2.50.

SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER – DATE CHANGE – There will be a Mass at 7pm on Friday 11th May at the Convent Chapel, 25, Western Esplanade. Companions: you are asked to bring your prayer book. New members are welcome to join us. This will replace our usual meeting in May.

PETITIONS FOR FATIMA Anyone wishing to send petitions to Fatima, please hand in to Fr. Mark or Sr. Corinne before Wednesday 9th May. There will be a group of nine of us from the parish leaving for Fatima early on Thursday morning and arriving back home on Wednesday 16th. We will keep you in our prayers.

NO MEDITATION THURSDAY 10TH MAY OR TUESDAY 15TH MAY 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.

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. Do come!!!!!

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.

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 “

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

AN AUDIENCE WITH ANN WIDDESOMBE Saturday 19th May 2018 at St Thomas Catholic Church, Canterbury.

The Kent MS Therapy Centre are delighted to announce that former Conservative Shadow Home Secretary, author and ‘Strictly’ star, The Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe DSG, is coming to Canterbury to share stories about her life in order to help raise funds for the Charity. There will also be a Charity Raffle and refreshments available to purchase on the night. As Ann has kindly donated her time for this event, all proceeds will go directly to the Kent MS Therapy Centre. Tickets are £15.00 per person. Doors open at 7pm. The Talk starts at 8pm. To book your tickets please contact Community Fundraiser Victoria Wilsher on vwilsher@kentmstc.org or call 01227 470876.

THE ARCHDIOCESE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES with Clifton, East Anglia and Northampton Diocese is being led this year by Archbishop Peter Smith. 24th -31st August 2018 - Flights from Stansted.

Visit: www.catholicassociation.co.uk Or: www.tangney-tours.com/CA Or call : 01732 886 666 or 0800 917 357 PARISH BIBLE WEEKEND: 22-24 JUNE. Please keep the dates in mind. More details to follow.

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.

Cleaning Group – (C) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £435.96. Gift aided £432.16 = £868.12 2nd Collection –Upkeep of St. Georges Cathedral - Loose change £131.67. Gift aided £137.67 = £269.34 There will be a second collection next weekend for World Communications Sunday.

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