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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
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (C) 18TH- 19TH May 2019
Entrance Antiphon: Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous deeds; he has revealed to the nations his saving power, alleluia. 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. TRAIDCRAFT- next Traidcraft last weekend of the month 9.30 MASS Hymns: 920, 602, 801, Let there be love shared among us, 279; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS & SERVICES Saturday 18th May Sunday 19th May Monday 20th May Tuesday 21st May Wednesday 22nd May
18.00 09.30 11.15 10.00 10.00 10.00 11.15
Helen Frances Keavney (ANN) Eileen Harvey (RIP) People of the Parish Eunice Hose (RIP) Kelly Family (INT) Brian Phillips (RIP) Tess Silvester (RIP) Requiem Mass Sonya McCulla
Thursday 23rd May Friday
10.00
Ben Gaskin (ANN)
24th May
10.00
Anne Suppaya
Saturday 25th May
11.05
Friends RIP of Eve Rogers
Saturday 25th May Sunday
18.00 09.30
John & Helen Sheehan (ANN) In thanksgiving Ruby Wedding Janet & David Mudge
26th May
11.15
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People of the Parish
FEAST DAY: Saturday 25th May - St. Bede the Venerable HOLY GHOST FATHERS (SPIRITANS) APPEAL – There will be an appeal on behalf of The Holy Ghost Fathers over next weekend of 25th/26th May, in support of their mission. This is the annual preached appeal for the Misions. COMING SOON: The Life in the Spirit Seminars: talks on DVD that have helped millions of Catholics worldwide to come to a deeper experience of their faith and a deeper joy in it. We are planning to start on Monday 3rd June and then for the following 5 Mondays. The sessions will run from 7.30 to 9.00 pm. Please see sign-up sheet at the back of church. It is best to try and commit to all the sessions but please do not worry if you can’t do this at this stage. Come along to as many of the sessions as you can. JEAN VANIER: The death was announced recently of this great inspirational figure who founded the L’Arche communities where people with learning difficulties share life with helpers and volunteers. His immense compassion for the poor was stirred when , in the 1960’s, he met two French men who in those days would have been termed “mentally handicapped” and who lived in appalling conditions. They set up a community which others soon came to join and other communities began to develop. From the very beginning the community members with learning difficulties were known as the “core members” of the communities: Jean Vanier always insisted that he had learned the most profound lessons about life from these core members. One of the first L’Arche communities outside of France was founded in Canterbury, in 1971 and there are now 149 communities in 38 countries. Jean Vanier’s motto was “Stay close to Jesus. Be with the poor.” May his good soul rest in peace. (At the Flame Day in Wembley in February there was a video address from Jean
Vanier to the thousands of young Catholics gathered there: the words of the 90 year old reached the hearts of the young people in a most extraordinary way: his message was the highlight of the day.) PARISH SUMMER FAYRE 15th June 12 noon - 3.30 pm- see notice board for proposed list of stalls, activities & attractions etc . Much support is needed to make the day a success, and Parishioners, if able, are invited to support by helping to run a stall , attraction etc -please email Frank- fj.gormley@ tiscali.co.uk or phone 01227 652370.Flower Arrangement, Art & Photography competitions are also proposed , and if you are interested and to establish sufficient participation please email Frank. The Flower Arrangements will be judged by Stella & Anna & Art /Photography by public vote. The themes/subject matter will be advised in due course. Grand Summer Draw- as part of the Summer Fayre event there will be a cash prize draw, and tickets will be available at the end of all Masses weekend 25th/26th May- this will replace previous year’s raffle but there is still need for donated items for competitions- the type of prizes needed will be advised next weekend. HCPT Group 587 Summer Pilgrimage Holiday 4th -11th October 2019 Come and enjoy a Pilgrimage holiday in Hosanna House Lourdes with HCPT Group 587, 4th – 11th October 2019. All ages welcome and helpers also needed. Cost includes travel, full board accommodation and comprehensive travel and medical insurance. Option of own travel arrangements possible. Some grant assistance for funding available. Please reserve your place by 10th June. More information from Annie Judge : Tel: 01227 700553 Mob: 07866515797, email: anniejudge@hotmail.com Sacrament of Marriage - July 13th at St George’s Cathedral - If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please apply as soon as possible. Get in touch with the Fr Mark or Fr Patrick and provide your names, the anniversary you are celebrating, your home address, email address and telephone, so you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop. GIFT AID – Regular contributors’ boxes are ready for collection. Thank you to all our regular contributors for your generous support. Please collect your boxes after Mass today. If you would prefer to make your offering on a monthly basis, we have a supply of standing order forms available today. EQUAL SHARES: MAY WINNERS: 1st prize: Margaret Phillips ; 2nd Prize: Peter Ashbury CHURCH CLEANERS who are in their late 70’s and even 80’s would appreciate the opportunity to hang up their dusters. I am looking for parishioners, male and female who are willing to give approximately one hour a month of their precious time to help. We have 4 teams who meet and clean on a rota basis that is scheduled well in advance. They are a friendly team who aim to preserve the beauty of our much loved Church. Please contact Audrey Connelly 07835 839754 for further information. FORTHCOMING EVENTS MINSTER ABBEY RETREAT: May 24-26: THE INTERIOR JOURNEY OF ETTY HILLESUM: A weekend of prayer and reflection on the life and spiritual transformation of this extraordinary woman. For more information email sraelrederwin@gmail.com BLESSED JOHN HENRY NEWMAN – there is a special evening on 3rd June to be held at the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Southwark- booking is essential please see Fr. Mark if you are interested. CALAIS REFUGEES: Talk by Phil Kerton of “Seeking Sanctuary” on Monday 17th June , 7.30 at the Social Centre of Our Lady Immaculate, Whitstable. 17 June is the start of Refugee Week. Cleaning Group – (A) – The 2019 Cleaning Rota is now displayed in the Sacristy The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose cash £431.81 Gift aided £472.29 Total £904.10 2nd Collection for Priests’ Training Fund (Ecclesiastical Education) Loose cash £120.90 Gift aided £206.45 Total £327.35 – Second collection next weekend Holy Ghost Fathers Missions 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 rice, pasta, tinned meat, vegetables & fruit, biscuits, coffee & tea” 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