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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
FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR C) 2ND – 3RD FEBRUARY 2019 Entrance Antiphon – Save us, Lord our God, and gather us together from the nations, that we may proclaim your holy name and glory in your praise. 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 9.30 MASS Hymns: Hymn numbers for this week are: 959, 609,423, 663, 801. Mass of Christ. Psalm 70 – Response: My lips will tell of your help, will tell of your help.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Saturday 2nd February Sunday 3rd February Monday 4th February Tuesday 5th February Wednesday 6th February
18.00 09.30 11.15 10.00
Mike & Peter Grey (RIP) People of the Parish Mollie & Dominic Adams (RIP) Requiem Mass for Charles McErlane
10.00
INTS Theo McGrath Michael Roche (ANN)
10.00
In Thanksgiving (E.C.)
Thursday 7th February Friday 8th February Saturday 9th February Saturday 9th February Sunday 10th February
10.00
Wulstan Hubert O’Brien (ANN) Tom White (RIP)
10.00
Fr. Kevin St. Aubyn (INT)
11.05
Monica Kearney (RIP)
18.00 09.30 11.15
People of the Parish Joe Wyatt (ANN) Tom White (RIP)
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – Tuesday 5th February St. Agatha. Wednesday 6th February St. Paul Miki & Companions. Friday 8th February St. Jerome. 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. THURSDAY ADORATION: We had a very positive meeting with about 20 of those who regularly spend an hour in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Thursday. Here is a flavour of some of the thoughts that were shared: “ to begin with I wondered how I would get through an hour of silence….but now I can’t believe how quickly and peacefully it goes…” “it’s amazing how helpful it is just to spend that one hour in complete silence, just myself and the Lord…it feels like a great personal blessing for me as an individual”…. “ I compare it to spending time visiting my best friend..”… “it’s the best hour of the week” If you would like to join the list of those who give a dedicated hour each week, please contact Peter or Marian Green, 361685 DOWRY TOUR OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM: 21-23 FEBRUARY. In anticipation of the 800th anniversary in 2020,of the declaration by King of England as the “Dowry of Mary”, the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham is being taken to the Cathedrals of England. There is a full programme of events at St George’s Cathedral from the evening of Thursday 21 February to Saturday 23rd – please see the poster in the porch or consult www.dowrytour.org.uk
FR MARK WRITES: I would like to thank all who have offered their condolences, Masses and prayers on the death of my eldest brother Tom. I shall be celebrating his Requiem Mass in Cricklewood on Thursday, with my brother Frank preaching the homily. It is a comfort to me to know that Mass is being offered for Tom here in Herne Bay on the same day. WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: This year’s event will take place on Friday 1st March at 2.00pm in the Baptist Church on the High St, opposite the library. As always, everyone is welcome. If you would like to do a reading at the service, please contact Trish Fifield on 373 277. We need to provide two readers who could arrive at the Baptist Church by 1.30 p.m. FORTHCOMING FUNERAL– Charles McErlane: Requiem Mass, Monday 4 February at 10.00 a.m. The funeral of James Molamphy will take place on 20 February at mid-day. THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB- Don't be lonely, come and join us the next meal is Wednesday 13th February. Meal served around 12.00 mid-day with tea/coffee beforehand. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3. Call Samantha on 07711270646 SVP – Jars of Silver: please would Parishioners, return donation jars as they need to be recycled for next year. Many thanks 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 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) 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 – ( B ) – The 2019 Cleaning Rota is now displayed in the Sacristy The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose cash £489.10 Gift aided £528.15 Total £1,017.25 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