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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
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR C) 26TH – 27TH JANUARY 2019 Entrance Antiphon – Sing a new song to the Lord! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Truth and beauty surround him, he lives in holiness and glory. Children’s Liturgy of the Word: at the 9.30 Mass (term time) FAMILY MASS THIS SUNDAY 27th January at 9.30am Led by the Children who will be taking the readings. Please note - NO CRAFT/ACTIVITIES IN THE HALL. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits – are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome TRAIDCRAFT- This weekend after 6pm and 9.30 am Masses in the Retreat Hall. If you would like to get stocks of your favourites you can still contact Moyra 368662. 9.30 MASS Hymns: Hymn numbers for this week are: 325, 603, 979, 823, 864; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace with Clapping Gloria.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 26th January Sunday 27th January Monday 28th January Tuesday 29th January Wednesday 30th January
18.00 09.30 11.15
Maria & Theo (INT) People of the Parish Jack Dawson (INT)
10.00
Tommy Kerrane (INT)
10.00
Cheryl & Dave Manser (INT)
10.00
Olive & Ken Dawson (INT)
Thursday 31st January Friday 1st February Saturday 2nd February Saturday 2nd February Sunday 3rd February
10.00 10.00 19.00
Deceased Cardin Family Members Sr. Corinne (INT) Betty Evans (INT)
11.05
Fr. Kevin St. Aubyn (INT)
18.00 09.30 11.15
Mike & Peter Grey (RIP) People of the Parish Mollie & Dominic Adams (RIP)
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – Monday 28th January St. Thomas Aquinas. Thursday 31st January St. John Bosco. Saturday 2nd February The presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) THURSDAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: It is very encouraging to see how well the Adoration is going. It is almost two months since we started and we would like to invite those who are participating, and indeed any other parishioners who might wish to attend, to come along and share your experience, bring up any questions that may have arisen and make any suggestions to help the days run better. Come to the Retreat Hall on this Sunday 27 January at 4.00 pm. Refreshments will be provided. Are you (now) sitting (more) comfortably???? We are happy to report that the response to the introduction of our pew runners has been very positive COMPANIONS IN PRAYER: the next meeting will take place on Wednesday February 6th. The PPC meeting which would normally have taken place on this the first Wednesday of the month has been postponed to the following Wednesday, 13th February. Apologies for any inconvenience. FORTHCOMING FUNERALS – Mrs. Pat Jennings : Funeral Service, Thursday 31st January at 11.00am. Charles McErlane: Requiem Mass, Monday 4 February at 10.00 a.m.
SVP – Jars of Silver: please would Parishioners, return donation jars as they need to be recycled for next year. Many thanks St Vincent de Paul Society have a job vacancy - Head of Digital and IT – London - Salary: £52K + London weighting + Benefits package. See poster in porch for more details. For an application pack: E-mail: matthews@svp.org.uk. Closing date for completed applications: 28th Jan 2019 Interviews: 7th Feb 2019 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. JOB VACANCIES AT CENTRE FOR CATHOLIC FORMATION: CCF, Southwark, are looking for a full-time Adviser for Catechesis and Adult Formation to work in the Kent Area. And two part-time Resource Assistants. Please email marknash@rcaos.org.uk or consult the website: www.ccftootingbeck.org.uk/jobs The closing date for applications is Friday February 1st FORTHCOMING EVENTS INVITATION TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AGE 14+ WHAT? FLAME 2019 WHEN? 2 MARCH WHERE? SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY Find out more on the CYMFed Flame 2019 website and contact Deacon Barry (368685) 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 SATURDAY 6TH APRIL - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE - Musical Quiz night with a difference more details to follow. Parish Summer Fayre - 15th June Cleaning Group – ( A ) – The 2019 Cleaning Rota is now displayed in the Sacristy The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose cash £389.98 Gift aided £495.70 Total £885.68 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 tinned meats & longlife milk" 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