Parish Newsletter 20/21 July 2019

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

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (C) 20TH – 21ST JULY 2019

Entrance Antiphon: God himself is my help. The Lord upholds my life. I will offer you a willing sacrifice. I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness 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 – NB No Traidcraft in July. Next sale 24th and 25th August.

9.30 MASS Hymns: 820, 603, 423, 941, 910; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace.

Psalm 14. Response: The just will live in the presence of the Lord.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS & SERVICES Saturday 20th July Sunday 21st July

18.00 09.30 11.15

Monday 22nd July

10.00

People of the Parish Audrey Connolly (INT) Fr. Theodore Davey CP (ANN) Alison Browne (ANN) Florina, Frank & Andrew Smith (RIP)

Thursday 25th July Friday

26th July

10.00

Archbishop John’s Intentions Gill May (INT) Fr. Mark, The Community & Parish Family (INT)

Saturday 27th July

11.05

Mrs. Walsh (RIP)

10.00

Tuesday Saturday 23rd July 10.00 Private Intention 27th July 18.00 People of the Parish Weds Sunday 09.30 Anita Hedger (ANN) th th 24 July 10.00 Mark Kenny (RIP) 28 July 11.15 Brian Smith (ANN) FEAST DAYS: Monday 22nd July - St. Mary Magdalene: Tuesday 23rd July - St. Bridget Patron of Europe: Thursday 25th July - St. James Apostle: Friday 26th July - Saints Joachim and Anne - Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary LIFE IN THE SPIRIT (continuation): There will be a prayer meeting in the Parish Room on Wednesday 24th July commencing at 7.00 pm and finishing for 8.00. All welcome.

ARCHBISHOP JOHN WILSON: Southwark’s new Archbishop will be installed on Thursday 25th in St George’s Cathedral, Southwark. We thank God for this very courageous (the new Archbishop is only 50 years old !) and inspiring appointment. He has been one of the auxiliary bishops in Westminster for the past three years and previous to this was vicar-general in Leeds. He has also taught moral theology at Ushaw Seminary. We are offering Mass for him on Thursday and Fr Patrick will represent the parish at his installation. Let us pray that for him and ask God’s blessing on his vital ministry The Installation will be broadcast live and if you have the necessary hardware, here is where you find it; the broadcast starts at 11.50 a.m. https://youtu.be/wemICGkP6pA

You will all know by now that Blessed John Henry Newman is to be canonised in Rome on October 13th. This will be a great occasion for both the Catholic and Anglican Churches and is sure to bring a great blessing on both. We are delighted that Fr Malachy is planning to be present at the canonisation. What may possibly have escaped your attention is the introduction of the cause for canonisation of another Englishman, a veteran (with distinction) of World War Two, a convert to the faith, a man who gave his life to the care of lepers in what is now Zimbabwe, a man who described himself as a “strange vagabond of God”. He is John Bradburne, who was killed by rebel forces 40 years ago after refusing to leave the lepers he was caring for. His cause will be formally introduced on September 5th, the anniversary of his death. Why not google him!

THANK YOU for the great response to last week’s appeal for SURVIVE. Please hand in any outstanding gift-aid donations and we will send the £1100+ contribution off this week.

Building a better Marriage Saturday 28th September 2019 in Selsdon SW London.

Married couples! You can give each other a wonderful gift by spending a day exploring your relationship more deeply to gain valuable insights into your communication. 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.

Contact: Carole - Tel: 07983524727 – email: mflkent@rcaos.org.uk AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED – As a Parish we have received a grateful thank you letter which is on display in the porch – here is a snippet from the letter: Dear Father Thank you for your great kindness in helping those who endure so much for living out Christ’s love today. We gratefully acknowledge your donation of £497.07….. (This is the amount that has accumulated in the last few months from the box at the back of church.)

SVP - Food Bank - as summer holidays approach there is a greater strain on our food bank as many families will not have access to school meals. We would appreciate Parishioners’ continued support and, if available provide a little extra.

Man with a Van- we need to transfer an electrically controlled bed from a donor to one of our Client friends- just a short distance in Broomfield. We can provided the volunteer muscle, but we need someone who has van to drive- please contact Frank 01227 652370 PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, IRELAND Fully escorted, 26th August 2019. £649.00 per person sharing. Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 see poster in porch for more details Cleaning Group – (B) – The 2019 Cleaning Rota is now displayed in the Sacristy The Collections for last Sunday were: 1st Collection - Loose cash £358.01 Gift aided £613.70 Total £971.71 Second collection this weekend SURVIVE-MIVA Loose cash £708.83 Gift aided £386.93 Total £1,095.76 Thank you for your great generosity.

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 microwave rice, porridge, coffee, tins of vegetables, 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; Reconciliation: Saturday 10am-11am and 4.30pm.-5.00pm