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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
HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY (YEAR C) 29TH – 30TH DECEMBER 2018
Entrance Antiphon- The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem, where they found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in a manger. 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- Next sale will be on 26/27 January. If you would like to get stocks of your favourites you can still contact Moyra 368662. 9.30 MASS Hymns: Psalm Response: O blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 29thDec. Sunday 30th Dec. Monday 31st Dec. Tues. 1st January Wednesday 2nd Jan
18.00 09.30 11.15
Mary and John Locke (INT) People of the Parish Adam Harvey (RIP)
Thursday 3rd Jan Friday 4th Jan
11.00
Rose and John (1st Wedding ann.) Sr Corinne (INT)
Saturday 5th Jan
11.05
Fr. Mark cp Christopher Fallowes RIP Christine and Barry Walker INT
Saturday 5th Jan Sunday 7th Jan
18.00 09.30 11.15
11.00 10.00
10.00 10.00
Mollie Adams RIP Srs Maria & Angela (INT) Maurice George Ingledew ANN Ron Flaherty (ANN) Lee Tidbury People of the Parish John,Margaret Nagle RIP Charles &Maureen McCarthy RIP
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – Monday 31st: St Sylvester; Tuesday 1st New Year’s Day: Mary, Holy Mother of God. Wednesday 2nd: Sts Basil and Gregory. Sunday 6th is the Feast of the Epiphany.
HEARTFELT THANKS to you all for your great generosity to us in the Passionist Community over Christmas. We received so many gifts, as well as in the Christmas Offerings, that it is impossible to thank you all individually. And isn’t the church looking so beautiful, thanks to the loving creative skill of our flower arranging group!! The choir excelled themselves at the Carol Service last Sunday and they led the congregations wonderfully during the Christmas Eve Family Mas and at Midnight. The Family Mass was packed, with standing room only, and it was gratifying to see that the numbers for the Midnight Mass are growing. Thanks are also due to our altar servers for all their great work. And what about the new children’s singing group who sang for us during the Carol Service?!! There is such a lot of promise there!
NEW YEAR’S EVE: An hour of prayer at 4.00 pm to pray the New Year in. All welcome.
THANKS TOO for the collection at the Carol Service which, added to the collection taken at the Camerata Singers’ Concert earlier in the month, meant that we were able to send a cheque for £264.58 to the Catholic Children’s Society who are doing wonderful work with families and schools throughout the Diocese.
The Crib Collection will be sent to Friends of the Holy Land who work with poor Christian families in Israel/Palestine. Chris Ellmers, brother of Lynda, our late parish secretary, has donated £1,000 to the parish in her memory. We are most grateful and very happy to remember Lynda in this way. SVP- urgently require bunk beds for large family in great need. Also needed tumble dryer for a family living in damp conditions. Please contact Frank – 01227 652370 SVP SNOWFLAKE APPEAL- Thank you so very much for all your generous donations. If there are any envelopes or snowflake jars still to hand in, please do so at the Masses this weekend. AGE UK: Can you make a difference? As Christmas time approaches, we remember that this is often a particularly difficult time of year for many older people. Loneliness which may be felt throughout the year is often compounded in the festive season when traditionally friends & families get together & share happy times. Age UK run a befriending scheme. If you would like to offer your help please contact Gill Ball - email gill.ball@ageukhernebay.org.uk or phone 01227 749570 / 07735556811. See poster for more info. in porch. FORTHCOMING EVENTS Cleaning Group – ( A ) – The 2019 Cleaning Rota is now displayed in the Sacristy The 2019 cleaning rota is now displayed in the sacristy. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ‘big clean’ last week. The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose cash £429.77 Gift aided £482.30 Total £912.07 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. Thursdays : All Day from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. 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