Parish Newsletter 15/16 November 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

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR C) 15TH – 16TH DECEMBER 2018 Entrance Antiphon‐ Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near.

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: 108, 604, 100, 101, 697; Mass Setting: Joy & Peace.

Psalm Isaiah 12: 2‐6. Response: Sing and shout for joy for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

18.00 09.30 11.15

10.00

Donald & Iris Dawson (RIP) Holy Souls People of the Parish Christine Czepiel (Int) Esmalie Family (INT)

Thursday 20th Dec. Friday 21st Dec. Saturday 22nd Dec.

Tuesday

18th December 10.00

Pozzetti Family (INT) Ken & Olive Dawson (INT) Eileen Gormley (ANN)

Mary O’Toole (INT)

Saturday 22nd Dec. 18.00

People of the Parish

Sunday 23rd Dec.

Decd. Pearman & Harvey Family Decd. Mattingley Family

Saturday 15th December Sunday 16th December Monday 17th December

Wednesday

19th December 10.00

10.00

10.00

11.05

09.30 11.15

Dominic Adams (RIP) Gerry McWilliams (INT)

Denis & Mollie Adams (RIP)

Eileen & Tony Croft (INT)

PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS:  Advent Service of Prayer: Sunday 4.00 pm  Service of Reconciliation: Wednesday 7.00 pm (With a Visiting Priest)  Service of Carols and Readings: next Sunday (23rd) at 4.00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS MASSES: CHRISTMAS EVE: 6.00 pm FAMILY MASS

MIDNIGHT MASS , preceded by Carols at 11.40 pm

CHRISTMAS DAY: MASS at 10.00

BOXING DAY: MASS at 11.00

WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB: We were treated to a delightful Christmas lunch this Wednesday – many many thanks for the great work the helpers do and for all their generosity throughout the year. The festive mood of the meal this Wednesday was enhanced by the singing of children from St Mary’s School who entertained us for a special half hour before the meal was served. Thanks for another lovely occasion!!

GOOD NEWS FROM HERNE BAY BOCCIA: The Boccia Club, providing indoor bowls for people with handicap, has been meeting in our Hall for the last 5 years. It has also inspired the game of Boccia in other parts of Kent and this week it was awarded top prize in the Gerald Turley Awards for being the most active in bringing benefit to a local community. The prize was a cheque for £1,000. Well done and richly deserved!!

The Boccia Club provides opportunities for people with all levels of handicap to engage in a sport which is fun, a challenge to build skill, a way of meeting people and of getting out of closed environments. It is Good News.

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 this 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/or a member of the Children’s Liturgy Group at the practice this Sunday. ASAP. This 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 ‐ Many thanks to those able to donate to this year’s appeal. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of Parishioners and others in the amount of donations of Christmas Food & cash. At the time of writing your generosity has enabled us to distribute over 30 hampers and gifts for families and individuals in need.

SVP SNOWFLAKE APPEAL‐ thank you for donations received. Please return envelopes and/or jars on as when including Christmas weekend.

EQUAL SHARES – The December draw includes an additional 4 lucky winners of £25.00 each. All lucky winners and winners for the main December Draw are being notified.

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 Cleaning Group – ( C ) – 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 £404.47 Gift aided £537.70 Total £942.17 Second collection last weekend for Church Flowers for Christmas £174.87 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.

The collection on Christmas Day is your personal offering to the clergy.

“SVP -Bring some food each week and help someone to eat"

“urgent need for tinned meat" 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