Parish Newsletter 18/19 March 2017

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): Deacons James Foley (366841) & Barry Walker (368685) email ourladyhernebay@gmail.com - www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk -Facebook:/OurLadyOfTheSacredHeartHerneBay Twitter:@ourladyhernebay – SVP Helpline 07869 509 804 th th

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (A) 18 – 19 MARCH 2017

Entrance Antiphon – My eyes are ever fixed on the Lord, for he releases my feet from the snare. O look at me and be merciful, for I am wretched and alone.

CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) NEXT SUNDAY 26th March is the FAMILY MASS 9.30am – All the children of the Parish are invited into the hall after Mass for arts & crafts.

TRAIDCRAFT next weekend 25th and 26th March, after the 6pm Mass on Saturday and 9.30 Mass on Sunday.

Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns: 458, 605, 627, 648, 960; Mass Setting: (Belmont) 1001 - 1011.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

Saturday

18th March 18.00 Michael Kelly (ANN) Sunday 09.30 Adam Harvey (ANN) 19th March 11.15 People of the Parish Monday

th 20 March 10.00 Carol Bosworth (INT) Tuesday

Maureen & Charles McCarthy (RIP) st 21 March 10.00 Edmund Foley (ANN) Wednesday Mary Arnold (INT) nd 22 March 10.00 Chris Arnold (RIP) Thursday

23rd March 10.00 Tom Savoca (INT) Friday

24th March 10.00 Maureen Calderwood (RIP) Saturday 11.05 John Morrisey (RIP) 25th March

Vigil Mass 18.00 People of the Parish Sunday 09.30 Jenny Manthorpe (RIP) 26th March 11.15 Paulette Shaw’s deceased family (RIP) FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – We celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph on Monday: the Catholic Church in England is under the patronage of St Joseph; and likewise the Passionist Province of England ,Wales and Sweden. So this is very much a family feast. Those of you who know Fr Charles will know that he has a very special devotion to St Joseph so Monday should be a special day to pray for him. Saturday is the beautiful feast of the Annunciation, when the Archangel Gabriel brought the good news to Mary that she would conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of God. FR CHARLES: Sadly Fr Charles is not going to be well enough to return home; he is saddened by this, but accepts the guidance from the hospice. He has asked for visitors to be only family members and Passionist brethren. He is so very grateful for the prayers, the visits and the many many cards.

DISASTERS EMERGENCY COMMITTEE: the group of major aid donors has called for emergency help for upwards of 16 million people facing starvation in East Africa and Yemen. There will be an opportunity to contribute after all the Masses next weekend. We realise that you have been more than generous to CAFOD and to the Columban Missionaries already this month….but please bring something extra if you can next weekend.

Christian Meditation each Tuesday at 2.15pm in the Upper Room & on each Thursday at 7.30pm (Upper Room)

LENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER: Sundays at 4.00pm: Rosary, Evening Prayer and Benediction; Fridays: Mass at 7.00pm followed by Stations of the Cross. There are also Deanery Talks on the Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. They take place at St Teresa’s, Ashford, and the next one, on the theme of Almsgiving will be on 20th March.

HOUSE MASSES DURING LENT: Thank you to those who have offered to host a house Mass. Your offers will be honoured but it may not be possible to fulfil all requests during Lent. The next Mass will be in the home of Gail and Roger Fagg: 1 Lanchester Close, Studd Hill, CT6 8AH: 7.30pm on 29 March. Anyone who would like to come is welcome: please ring them on 369113 to let them know.

Retreat Day at Minster Abbey: Saturday 25 March. We aim to arrive at Minster for 10.30. For those requiring a lift from the church, we will be leaving at 10.00. Please bring a packed lunch. We will finish the day by 4.30pm at the latest. Please bring a copy of the Gospel of St Mathew with you, either in your own bible or in the CTS edition available from Sr Corinne. We are delighted so many have signed up to come. We will be meeting in the Parkminster building which is just a very short walk from the main Abbey building. Please let Fr Mark know if you need a lift.

WHITSTABLE CHORAL SOCIETY: present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at Herne Bay High School, Saturday 25 March at 7.30 pm ARCHBISHOP OSCAR ROMERO: to mark the centenary there will be Evening Prayer and a talk “The Secret of Romero” at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Canterbury, at 7.00pm on Friday 24 March. Poster in porch LET’S TALK: Our next session will be on Monday 20th March at 7.00pm in The Catholic Club: theme: ISLAM: what should our attitude to this world religion be? We will be helped in our discussion by Fr Rodney Schofield.

ANIMALS WORLDWIDE QUIZ in the Retreat Hall on Saturday, April 1st. at 7pm for 7.30pm start.

Admission, £7 per person. Includes ploughman's supper and drinks. Tables for eight; bring a team, or come on your own, but do come. Once again, Peter Warr will be asking the questions. Please call Gabrielle on 01227 367426 or email gaby1davis @gmail.com

THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB - Don't be lonely, come and join us next meal is Wednesday 5th April. You will enjoy a good meal cooked on the premises, plus good company, suggested donation of £3.

Call Samantha on 07711270646

FANCY A SATURDAY WALK IN GOOD COMPANY?? There will be a group leaving the grotto area in front of the church on Saturday at 9.30 a.m., walking to King’s Hall and back, calling in to the Catholic Club for a hot drink and leaving time for anyone who wishes to attend the 11.05 Mass. Why not give it a try? The walk is wheelchair-and buggy-friendly.

CHARITY CONCERT: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE, CANTERBURY (MSTC)- 7.30 p.m. 25th MARCH The Hoath Village Singers are holding a concert in aid of the MSTC at the Hoath Village Hall CT3 4LA. The programme will include musical and contemporary songs- see poster on Notice Board for more details For Tickets £6 each please contact Frank on 01227 652370 or Pauline 07584346907

PARISH SUMMER EVENT: after the success of the summer event last year, we have been asked to organise one for this year. The date is Saturday 24 June. We will need help to organise it and if you would like to join in, we will meet after the 9.30 Mass on Sunday April 2nd in the Retreat Hall.

Cleaning Group – (D)Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last week were: 1st Collection - Loose change £345.99 Gift aided £465.04 = £811.03 Second collection Columbian Missions - £584.31 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.

Adoration every weekday: One hour, from 8.30-9.30a.m. Also Saturday morning, 10.00 to 11.00. There is a further opportunity each week: at Convent Chapel, 25 Western Esplanade from 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. 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.

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