Parish Newsletter 8/9 December 2018

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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

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR C) 8TH – 9TH DECEMBER 2018 Entrance Antiphon‐ People of Zion, the Lord will come to save all nations, and your hearts will exult to hear his majestic voice.

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: 92, 601, 941, 88, 94; Mass Setting: Mass of Christ.

Psalm 125 response: What marvels the Lord worked for us! Indeed we were glad.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

People of the Parish

Thursday 13th December 10.00

Sunday 09.30 th 9 December 11.15 Monday

th 10 December 10.00

Connie Caira (INT) The Ludlow Family (RIP)

Margaret Henry (RIP)

Friday

th 14 December 10.00 Saturday

th 15 December 11.05

Tuesday

11th December 10.00 Wednesday

12th December 10.00

Ben & Edith Gaskin & Family Alice Roche (ANN) Angela ,Guido & Tony Pozzetti (RIP)

Saturday 15th December Sunday 16th December

Saturday 8th December

18.00

18.00 09.30 11.15

Louise, Bertha & Pauline Guy

Chris & Maria (INT)

Special Int.

Donald & Iris Dawson (RIP) Holy Souls People of the Parish

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK Weds. 12th Dec. Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thurs 13th Dec. St. Lucy. Friday 14th Dec. St. John of the Cross.

THE CHRISTMAS FAIR last Saturday was a great success, thanks to the hard work and great creativity of so many parishioners and friends over the preceding weeks. People came in good numbers despite the poor weather and other Christmas Fairs elsewhere in the town. We raised over £2,100 which is really excellent. The money will go to the purchase of pew runners which we have now ordered and which we expect to have in place later in January. Thanks to a very generous gift of £2,000 earlier in the year and some other subsequent gifts, we are well on the way to the almost £5,000 the runners will cost. Heartfelt thanks to you all.

ADVANCE NOTICE: Our Advent/Christmas Services will follow the customary pattern: ADVENT PRAYER SERVICES CONTINUE ON: Sundays 9th and 16th at 4.00 pm Our CAROL SERVICE will be on Sunday 23rd at 4.00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE: Family Mass at 6.00 pm – starting with Carols at 5.40pm MIDNIGHT MASS: starting with Carols at 11.40 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY: Mass at 10.00 a.m.

THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB‐ Why not come and join us this coming Wednesday (12th) ‐‐‐ for £3 there will be a two‐course lunch, carols and a raffle. The meal will be served at mid‐day but tea and coffee will be available from 11.00. All welcome. Look forward to seeing you there!!

SACRED HEART COMPANIONS IN PRAYER – There will be Mass at 7pm on Wednesday 12th December at the Convent Chapel 25, Western Esplanade, followed by a festive bring & share.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY: FAMILY MASS – CHRISTMAS EVE AT 6.00PM ‐ At our Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve at 6.00pm the children are invited to take part in portraying the Christmas Story. There are no words to be learnt as the children will ‘act it out’ while Deacon Barry reads the Gospel. There will be another short practice after the 9.30 Mass here in the Church on Sunday 16th Dec. If you would like your child/children to take part please pick up a form at the back of the Church fill in the bottom of the form and return to the Parish Office ASAP. The Sunday 16th December is also when the children will be making their Christingles.

CHRISTMAS CARDS & ADVENT CALENDARS – are available to purchase from the Repository Shop Now.

SVP –CHRISTMAS HAMPERS ‐ the SVP will be delivering Christmas Hampers to those in need . Support from Parishioners would be much appreciated for donations to our food bank for ‐ Christmas cake, pudding, chocolates, and biscuits plus tins of salmon, fruit, ham and custard. There is also need extra tea, coffee, jam, marmalade, cereals and gravy granules. Thank you.

SVP SNOWFLAKE APPEAL ‐ many thanks to those Parishioners who were able to take envelopes &/or jars last weekend. For those who were away there should be some envelopes & jars still available at the back of church ‐ if not & you wish to donate please ring Frank 01227 65270.

AGE UK: Can you make a difference? As Christmas time approaches, we remember that this is often a particularly difficult time of year for many older people. Loneliness which may be felt throughout the year is often compounded in the festive season when traditionally friends & families get together & share happy times. 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. See poster for more info. in porch.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Children’s Christmas Party‐ - Those who have booked, please note the date: Sunday 16 December. Carers are invited to use the facilities of the Catholic Club whilst the children are at the party. For any further info, Please contact Frank 01227 652370 Cleaning Group – ( B ) – Please note cleaning group ‘C’ will now clean on a Friday morning after the 10am Mass. Other rotas can be found in the porch THE CHRISTMAS ‘BIG CLEAN’ – All teams are asked to help with the ’Big Clean’ for Christmas on Friday 21st Dec. after the 10.00am Mass. All parishioners are welcome to help. We will supply the materials. Come and join us.

The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection ‐ Loose cash £450.84 Gift aided £537.50 Total £988.34 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.

There will be a retiring collection this weekend for Church Flowers for Christmas “SVP -Bring some food each week and help someone to eat" " Christmas cake, pudding, chocolates, and biscuits plus tins of salmon, fruit, ham and custard, tea, coffee, jam, marmalade, cereals and gravy granules” 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