Parish Newsletter 20/21 October 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 hernebay@rcaos.org.uk ‐ www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk ‐Facebook:/OurLadyOfTheSacredHeartHerneBay Twitter:@ourladyhernebay – SVP Helpline 07869 509 804

TWENTY‐NINTH SUNDAY (YEAR B) 20TH – 21ST OCTOBER 2018 Entrance Antiphon: I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: at the 9.30 Mass (term time) Tea & Coffee‐Soft drinks & Biscuits – are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome TRAIDCRAFT: Sad news. It looks as if TRAIDCRAFT PLC which was the first ever fair trade company in the UK will be closing down at the end of the year. If you would like to get stocks of your favourites contact Moyra 368662.

9.30 MASS Hymns: 847, 608, 749, 747, 721; Mass Setting: Mass of Christ.

Psalm 32 response: "May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you"

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 20th October Sunday 21st October Monday 22nd October

18.00 09.30 11.15

10.00

Tuesday

23rd October 10.00 Wednesday

24th October 10.00

VIGIL MASS Peter & Monica James (INT) Norman Irvine (RIP) People of the Parish

Millie Taylor (RIP)

Thursday 25th October Friday 26th October Saturday 27th October

10.00

10.00

11.05

Paddy & Gladys O’Sullivan (RIP)

Barry Walker (INT)

Christopher Cox (RIP)

Sr. Mary Mangan (INT)

Anne Sheehan (RIP)

Saturday 27th October Sunday 28th October

18.00 09.30 11.15

VIGIL MASS People of the Parish Gerard Smith (ANN) Ann Mullen (RIP)

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday 22nd October St. John Paul II

THE APOSTOLATE OF ADORATION: As a parish we already have several opportunities for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each week and now there is something new in the air. Several of us went to a meeting early in the summer to hear about The Apostolate of Adoration which has already made great strides in Ireland.

Basically it asks for members of the parish to commit one hour per week to praying before the Blessed Sacrament for the intentions of the parish and the wider world. Archbishop Peter is fully behind this initiative and several parishes in the diocese have already taken it on. It is fully lay‐led and there are powerful testimonies from Ireland and elsewhere as to the fruits it brings. There will be a presentation about this at all Masses this weekend 20‐21 October. Please keep this initiative in your prayers.

HOME MISSION SUNDAY: Because of the necessary attention given to the Apostolate of Adoration this weekend, the appeal for Home Mission Sunday will be held next weekend. The purpose of Home Mission Sunday is to provide support for the Bishops’ Conference in their work of evangelisation in our lands – a more important need than ever.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: among many items discussed at our meeting on October 10th were: setting up a new parish database to improve communications….. a gardening group to look after the grotto area….developing relations with the Catholic Club including a link‐up for internet access in the Retreat Hall… parish fundraising: Christmas Fayre December 1st….Let’s Talk session: Monday November 19th

DON’T FORGET: CLOCKS GO BACK ONE HOUR NEXT WEEKEND.

The Funeral of Margaret Henry will take place on Wednesday November 7th at 10.00 a.m.

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST – Mass will be offered daily throughout November for those whose names are handed in. The November Dead Lists are available at the back of the Church. Please write the names of those you would like to be included and place in the envelope provided along with any donation.

In Preparation for the Centenary of WW1 on 11th November 2018 "We need your help". The Flower Guild Team, need a 'lot' of knitted or crocheted Poppies in red, for our Display. Wool and Pattern provided if required. Let us know if you can help. We will leave a 'Poppy Box’ at the back of the Church.

Do you have a Family Member who gave their life serving our country in the 1st World War? Please do share your stories, we would like to include these in the Parish Commemorations. Send us your 'Family Story’ to include the Name, Service, Rank, place and date of Death, and where possible a picture either by e‐mail to flowerguild18@gmail.com or contact us via the Parish Office. Thank you. Stella Shepherd

SVP ‐the following raised a combined £2,050 net of expenses Supper Cabaret ‐ based on feedback this was a wonderful evening with 100 Parishioners relatives and friends attending‐ there were so many people involved (estimated 40 plus) it is impossible to name all but such a combined effort bringing together Parish Groups & Individuals including Lunch Club, Indian Community, Entertainers, Flower Guild, and SVP members and auxiliaries IS WORTHY OF SPECIAL NOTE. Special thanks to the Catholic Club and Tesco for providing wine and part of the dessert.

Grand Draw ‐ special thanks to Terri & Audrey for "selling" the vast majority of tickets after Mass for the last 3 weekends, and which contributed 50% plus to the above amount.

Thank You To Parishioners ‐ none of the above could be achieved without your support and together with food bank donations this will go far to help those in need during the forthcoming Winter months.

WHITSTABLE CHORAL SOCIETY: are performing the Dvorak Requiem at the Collyer Ferguson Hall in the University of Kent, Saturday November 10th at 7.30 pm. Lifts available.

RED BOXES (MISSION) – Thank you to all our promoters & members for your support. The boxes are now ready for collection and will be available after all masses this weekend. If you do not collect your box this weekend, please call at the parish office.

CHRISTMAS WITH A DIFFERENCE! Can you make some room for an international student to learn what true British Festive hospitality can mean? Should you like to add that international element to your Christmas, learning another country’s traditions and enjoying the connection and friendship that such sharing brings?

HOST UK arranges for international students to enjoy brief homestays with UK hosts, one day, a weekend or, over the festive period‐a three day visit. We need more hosts so that a smile such as Marine’s can spread across many more faces…and across our fragile world. If you should like to know more, go to our website www.hostuk.org or leave us a message on http://visits.hostuk.org/Public/ApplyToBecomeAHost FORTHCOMING EVENTS PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 1st: Save the date!

Cleaning Group – ( C ) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection ‐ Loose cash £419.24 Gift aided £433.40 Total £852.64 2ND Collection for CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY £565.87 plus a donation of £250.00 Total ‐ £815.87 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.

World Mission Sunday – 21st October – the second collection next weekend of 27th/28th October.

“SVP -Bring some food each week and help someone to eat" "especially tinned vegetables, tea, coffee and microwave rice" 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