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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
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (YEAR C) 12TH – 13TH JANUARY 2019 Entrance Antiphon: When the Lord had been baptised the heavens opened, and the Spirit came down like a dove to rest on him. Then the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with him I am well pleased. 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: 102, 602, 171 - Choir: Come to the Waters.172; Mass Setting: Belmont 1001 -1011.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 12th January Sunday 13th January Monday 14th January Tuesday 15th January Wednesday 16th January
18.00 09.30 11.15
Dave Crotty (ANN) Jackie Suggett (ANN) Dorothy Barnes (ANN) Yvonne Rowe (RIP)
10.00
Moyra Feathers (INT)
10.00
Desmond O’Keefe (ANN)
10.00
Maureen Edmeades (ANN)
Thursday 17th January Friday 18th January Saturday 19th January Saturday 20th January Sunday 21st January
10.00
Requiem Mass Pat Croxon
10.00
Dr. L. Kanagasooriam (RIP)
11.05
Fr. Martin Dowley (INT)
18.00 09.30 11.15
People of the Parish Madge Slevin (INT) Fr. John Meehan (ANN)
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – Thursday 17th January’ St Anthony ,Monk f the Egyptian Desert. Saturday 19th January St. Wulstan. The Crib Collection will be sent to Friends of the Holy Land who work with poor Christian families in Israel/Palestine. Thank you for your great generosity. FRIDAY 18th is the beginning of the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity. Sad to say, there is no joint service of prayer organised for the town again this year. This does not stop us praying where we are for the great cause of Unity amongst Christians and we can take some satisfaction that there is good inter-church co-operation with Street Pastors/ Prayer Pastors as well as Christians Against Poverty. The ministers of the various churches meet monthly to share lunch and a time of prayer and the congregations do unite for the Walk of Witness on Good Friday but there is definitely something very important missing if the Christians of the town cannot come together at least in Christian Unity Week to proclaim our common faith in Jesus Christ and share a time of prayer and worship in his Name.
PROTECTION OF THE UNBORN CHILD: There will be a retiring collection this weekend to support those who campaign for the rights of unborn children and who provide practical and moral support to mothers who might otherwise have had abortions. Please support generously the brave people who devote so much time and energy in this vitally important cause. SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY: ST ANSELM’S: Applications are invited to fill this post, vacant since the retirement on health grounds of Louise Perry. Please consult the school’s website: stanselmscanterbury.org.uk Closing date is January 18th EQUAL SHARES: Peter Reardon and Kath Gowan are this month’s lucky winners. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The first meeting of 2019 took place on January 9th and, amongst the matters discussed were the following: • PPC Leaflet outlining focus points for 2019 to be produced before the end of the month. • “Experiencing New Life in the Holy Spirit” – a 7 Week course: dates being finalised • Potential use of screen in Retreat Hall to show video material • Proposed pilgrimage to Littlemore, Oxford, where Blessed Dominic CP received John Henry Newman into the Church AGE UK: Can you make a difference? - With loneliness for the elderly, particularly those unable to ‘get out’ 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. FORTHCOMING EVENTS AN INVITATION TO CELEBRATE MARIAGE. An opportunity for all married couples to reflect on their marriage is being offered on Saturday 9th March 2019 at St Teresa’s church hall, Ashford. Couples who have attended the course noted the positive changes it made to their marriage. There is no group sharing and this is not marriage counselling or guidance but a chance to make your marriage even better. Booking essential. See poster in porch for further details. Contact: Carole - Tel: 07983524727 – email: mflkent@rcaos.org.uk SAVE THE DATES – SVP 30th March - Musical Quiz night with a difference - more details to follow. Parish Summer Fayre - 15th June Cleaning Group – ( D ) – The 2019 Cleaning Rota is now displayed in the Sacristy The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose cash £439.88 Gift aided £422.50 Total £862.38 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" “especially coffee " 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