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
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY (YEAR B) 14th – 15th July 2018
Entrance Antiphon – In my justice I shall see your face, O Lord; when your glory appears, my joy will be full. 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 took £192.14 last weekend. Many thanks to our customers. Next Traidcraft August 25th and 26th. 9.30 MASS Hymns: 851, 603, 979, 898, 866; Mass Setting: Mass of Christ.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS & SERVICES Sat 14th July Sunday 15th July Monday 16th July
18.00 09.30 11.15
William Kirkpatrick (In thanksgiving) Anna & Andrew Harrison (INT) June Belchem (RIP)
10.00
Holy Souls
Thursday 19th July Friday 20th July Saturday 21st July
Tuesday Brian Gardner (INT) Saturday 17th July Sr. Basil (RIP) 21st July 10.00 Wednesday Gerry & Eileen McWilliams (INT) Sunday th 18 July Gail Fagg (INT) 22ndJuly 10.00 th FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday 16 July – Our Lady of Mount Carmel
10.00
Martin & Nancy Stapleton (RIP)
10.00
Sr. Camillus (RIP)
11.05
People of the Parish
18.00 09.30 11.15
Gordon Bounds (RIP) Audrey Birtle (RIP) Jessie Knight (RIP)
FR PATRICK CP is on holiday he will be back towards the end of July. We trust he’ll enjoy his well-earned rest! BISHOP PAUL MASON: we heard on Tuesday that Bishop Paul , who has been our “Bishop in Kent” for just over two years, has been asked by the Apostolic Nuncio to become Bishop for the Forces. This is an honour and a challenge for Bishop Paul and he will certainly make a great contribution in his new role, but he will be a sore loss to us in Kent. He has been most helpful and accommodating not only to our own parish but to so many others in Kent. His Confirmation liturgies made such a great impact on the young candidates. We shall miss him very much and I have assured him of our best wishes and prayers. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Peter Green writes: “Last week my grand-daughter told me about a friend of hers who doesn’t believe in God and certainly not in Jesus. But apparently she is a really good person, loving, generous kind and always there to help and my granddaughter thinks she is a lot more “Christian” than many of the people she knows who call themselves Christian. Well, is she right? It’s true that Christians are called to live all these virtues which she sees in her friend, but a Christian is, ultimately, a follower of Jesus, someone who has a relationship with the person of Christ. We follow a person, not a rulebook for good living. We try to grow in love for Him by getting to know Him, so as to become like Him and imitating Him in our daily life. One of the best ways of getting to know Him is through the Scriptures and many of us had a good experience of this on our recent Bible Weekend. Would you like to join us as we study/reflect on the Word of God? And do this in small groups in our own homes? Some would like to give this a try and we would like to know how many would like try it. Please let Peter Green know if you are interested : his contact details: petergreenpeg@gmail.com or on his mobile: 07443544641
WANTED: The Passionist Community are looking for a cook to prepare lunch Monday-Friday. Please contact Fr Mark. HAVE YOU READ: “Gaudete et Exsultate” (Rejoice and Be Glad) Pope Francis’s beautiful new Letter on the Call to Holiness in Today’s World? A few copies still available in Sr Corinne’s shop. A really good read!!! EQUAL SHARES – July winners have been notified. Congratulations! FLOWERS are in abundance at the moment in your Gardens, The Flower Guild would be very grateful for any donations to decorate the Church. If you would like to donate, we would appreciate flowers being left at the Church no later than Thursday of each week for us to arrange on Thursday or Friday. A bucket will be left in the porch for these. Monetary donations are also welcome. Thank you - Stella Shepherd The "Parish Fayre” - Save the date - 25th August- as previously advised this has now been moved to 25th August. There will be a meeting on Sunday 15th July (before school holidays) in the Parish Meeting Room in the Retreat for those able to help organise, and/or are prepared to run events, stalls & activities.
"If you are in a position to donate there is a Raffle & Prizes Donation form - if you do not wish to show personal details please email fj.gormley@tiscali.co.uk- we are looking for good quality prizes e.g. wine, new toys, chocolates etc. but no used electrical items please." DEMENTIA SERVICES PROVIDED BY AGE UK HERNE BAY & WHITSTABLE - Many people reading this have experience of knowing someone who is living with dementia. Whether it is a friend or family member, the impact for those involved can be huge. Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable provide services to help support those living with dementia, their carers and families. They are asking for volunteers to help with activity Clubs/art & craft clubs and coffee mornings. If you have a little time to spare please contact Gill Ball on 07735556811 or email gill.ball@ageukhernebay.org.uk to find out more. If you would like to find out about the services at Age UK Herne Bay and Whitstable please call us on 01227 749570. See poster in porch for more details. GIFT AID – If you have not collected your new Gift Aid Envelopes, please call at the Parish Office. Thank you.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
THE ST JOHN BOSCO CHILDRENS’ SUMMER CAMP at Aldham Essex. This is an activities camp with a Catholic ethos that runs as follows:· Week One Saturday 21st July to 28th July 2018 for Boys · Week Two Saturday 28th July to 4th August 2018 for Boys · Week Three Saturday 4th August to 11th August 2018 for Girls It is for children aged 8 to 13 and costs £145 per week. Should you require an application form or more information then please look on the website http://svpboscocamp.org.uk For any enquiries then please email the boys camp at boysbookings@boscocamp.co.uk or the girls camp at girlsbookings@boscocamp.co.uk More information can be found on the poster at the back of the church. Or please contact our parish SVP. SOUTHWARK DAY OF RENEWAL: Saturday October 6th: Speaker Damian Stayne, Cor et Lumen Christi WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE – Sunday 7th October (feast of The Most Holy Rosary). Coach will leave from our parish. Details to follow soon. Cleaning Group – ( A ) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £403,37; Gift aided £701.00= £ 1,104.37 2nd Collection Apostleship of the Sea = £247.72 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" " need especially cereal, coffee,& soup " 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