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
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY (YEAR B) 21st – 22nd July 2018
Entrance Antiphon – God himself is my help. The Lord upholds my life. I will offer you a willing sacrifice. I will praise your name. O Lord, for its goodness. 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 August 25th and 26th. 9.30 MASS Hymns: 466, 600. 948, 971, 784; Mass Setting: Missa de Angelis 497 -500.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS & SERVICES Sat 21st July Sunday 22nd July Monday 23rd July
18.00 09.30 11.15
Gordon Bounds (RIP) Audrey Birtle (RIP) Jessie Knight (RIP)
10.00
People of the Parish
Thursday 26th July Friday 27th July Saturday 28th July
10.00
Mary & Bob Pearman (RIP)
10.00
Christine Graves (INT)
11.05
Geraldine (RIP)
Tuesday Saturday th 24 July Tony Pozzetti RIP 28th July 18.00 Brian Smith (ANN) 10.00 Wednesday Sunday 09.30 Anita Hedger (ANN) 25th July Mary Locke (INT) 29th July 11.15 People of the Parish 10.00 rd FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday 23 July – St. Bridget, Patron of Europe. Wednesday 25th July St. James the Apostle. Thursday 26th July St. Joachim & St. Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. FR PATRICK CP returns from his summer break this week. LET’S TALK: Monday 23 July, 7.00 pm at the Sisters’ House, 25 Western Esplanade: Topic: How are we to understand the words in the Our Father: “Deliver us from Evil”. What is the reality of evil? How are we to deal with it? Do people believe in a personal force of evil any longer? CONGRATULATIONS: to Duncan McCrae who celebrated his 90th birthday this week. Duncan , with his beautiful, soaring tenor voice, has been a mainstay of our parish choir for many years. Sadly, ill health has meant that he has not been able to come to church for several months now. But we wish him well and thank him for all that he has meant to us over the years. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Following on from the invitation from Peter Green in last week’s newsletter. Peter Green writes – “would you like to join in on a 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: 0744354464 ADOREMUS MAGAZINE: We have a number of copies of this beautifully produced publication with many short and attractive articles on various aspects of the Eucharist. Highly recommended. £4.95 per copy
WANTED: The Passionist Community are looking for a cook to prepare lunch Monday-Friday. Please contact Fr Mark. "Summer Fayre 25th August”- Following meeting last Sunday & review by SVP regrettably a decision has been taken to cancel this years' event. There are a number reasons including the non-availability of sufficient support volunteers due to holidays and other commitments are appreciative of the hard work so far by the organising team, but this will not be wasted as we have a wonderful programme planned for next June 2019. Thanks to all those who have offered raffle prizes. It is proposed to hold a Grand Draw in September as well as Parish/SVP event in October- so watch this space" 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. THE SVP is seeking to recruit an 1833 Research and Project Development Officer to review, re-model, project plan and potentially produce resources for our programme for 18-30 year olds in preparation for a service relaunch in Sept 2019. £27k pa pro rata; 3 days a week; one year contract. Home-based with national travel. Closing date: 10:00 on Wednesday 25th July 2018. Interviews: Thursday 26th July 2018. Start date: Wednesday 29th August 2018. For more details & application pack, please visit the vacancies section of the SVP website: https://www.svp.org.uk/.
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:· Saturday 28th July to 4th August 2018 for Boys · 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 – ( B ) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £485.95; Gift aided £399.50= £ 885.45 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 Jam & Biscuits" 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 –hernebay@rcaos.org.uk