SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2023

 

Sunday: November 12th 2023

 

32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

REMEMBRANCE DAY

(Second Collection for the Archbishop’s Appeal)

 

MASS (OLHoC): 6pm (Sat.) (Pro Populo)

 

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Sr Sophie Pepper RIP)

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

 

REMEMBRANCE MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am

(For the dead of the two world wars)

There will be 2 minutes silence at 11am before Mass

Children’s Liturgy session during Mass 

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

 

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• MONDAY, November 13th - Feria

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (John McPartlin RIP)

 

X Beacon+ Community Café (OLHoC):9.30am-2.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

 

• TUESDAY, November 14th - Feria

NO MASS TODAY AT OLHoC

 

• WEDNESDAY, November 15th - Feria

MASS (OLHoC): 10.00am (In thanksgiving for 50th Wedding Anniversary)

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

 

• THURSDAY, November 16th - Feria

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Fr. Harry Doyle RIP)

 

Parish Open Office – with Fr Alex - No appointment necessary 4pm -7pm

 

• FRIDAY, November 17th – Feria

REQUIEM MASS for Muriel Hilliard (OLHoC): 10:00am

Followed by Cremation at Hawkinge at 11.15am

 

 

• SATURDAY, November 18th - Blessed Virgin Mary

MASS (OLHoC): 10.00am (Basil Deba RIP) 

Confessions & Exposition (OLHoC): 11.00am - 12 noon

 

PARISH GRAND BAZAAR (OLHoC HALL) 10.30am – 2.00pm

Next Sunday: November 19th 2023

33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

World Day of the Poor 

MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. Nov 18th) (Pro Populo) 

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (RIP Sr Anne Dillon & her brother John Dillon)

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am (Agata Borza RIP) 

Children’s Liturgy session during Mass 

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass 

X NOVEMBER ENVELOPES FOR THE DEPARTED ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF CHURCH - November is the Month of the Holy Souls, and so throughout the month we continue to keep in our liturgical prayer those special people, particular to us, who have died. 

X  ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND ON SAT 11TH / SUN 12TH NOVEMBER - The Archbishop’s Appeal is a Diocesan second collection that funds key areas of ministry: Youth and Evangelisation, Our Faith in Action (Caritas) and Clergy Care and Formation. Your support will enable the Archdiocese of Southwark to support innovative projects taking place within Catholic parishes and Schools throughout South London and Kent that seek to invest Faith, Hope and Love into the communities they serve. Please be generous to the Archbishop’s Appeal 2023. Every gift is welcome.  Find out more, or donate online: www.rcaos.org.uk/archbishops-appeal 

X NEXT SATURDAY, GRAND BAZAAR ON 18 NOVEMBER 2023, 10.30AM-2.00PM – Please place any donations for the Bazaar in the box at the back of church. Offers of help to man stalls on the day or help set up on Friday are welcome. Please put you name on sign-up sheet, at the back of church. Please contact Ann Berry on 01303 278644 if you have any questions. Thank you so much for your support. Most importantly – please come and support the event on the day! 

X FORTHCOMING SECOND COLLECTION

Nov. 26th – Catholic Youth Services 

X THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick and housebound and that they remain in our prayers including Bob Vickery, Canon Luke Smith, Sheelagh (Mary) Crowther, Beulah Blomfield, Veronica Poulton and Margaret Woolley.  

X  WE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED - Please pray for the repose of the souls of Kathy Goble, Denis Crofts, Michael Shield Muriel Hilliard, Diane Collins, Sister Sophie and all those who have died recently or whose anniversaries fall at this time including: Susan Perry, Emelia Tweedie, Florence Rodgers, Frank Gallagher, Herbert Baker, Joseph Swinburne, John Philpott (12th Nov) David Jones, Margaret Peace, Mavis Christie (13th Nov); Thomas Gibson, Eileen Flynn, Marcel Brun (14th Nov); Mother John Ogilvie, Margaret Barber (15th Nov); Patricia Relen, Ethel Hodson, Winifred Goodchild (16th Nov); Agnes Richardson (17th Nov); Austin Maguire, Basil Deba (18th Nov); Joseph Carney (19th Nov). 

X TWO EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 

ADVENT WREATH WORKSHOP: This will be held on Saturday December 2nd at OLHoC Hall from 2.00pm–4.00pm. All are welcome to come along, especially families – it was enjoyed by many last year. Donations are requested. 

To book a place please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church or contact Cecilia Grace on 01303 250230.  

PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER: This will take place on Sunday 10th December at 1.00pm in the OLHoC Hall. There will be a three-course dinner and a raffle. Soft drinks will be available but please bring your own wine/beer. Cost is £15 per person and you will need a ticket. 

To get your tickets, please ring Sara Adams on 07864 581191 and leave your name and contact number. Places will be limited to 50 so please book early to avoid disappointment. 

X KEEPING OUR HALLS CLEAN - Due to the high use of our halls, we are looking for someone to spend two hour a week in each hall to clean them. It would suit someone who is retired but active and the hours are 2 hours per week at St Jo’s hall and 2 hours at OLHoC’s hall. If you’re interested, any professionals please contact Joe on 07799657031. Thank you. 

X  FOLKESTONE WINTER SHELTER - The winter shelter offers accommodation, support and home-cooked food to homeless people from December 1st until the end of March.  We need volunteers to help with cooking, befriending, and driving. Our church leads the provision on Wednesdays but volunteering can be flexible and training is provided. If you are able to help, or would like to find out more, please contact Judy Doherty on judy.doherty59@gmail.com 

X RAFFLE TICKETS - Don’t forget to keep selling raffle tickets. It is important to return any unsold books you have so that we can sell them on the day of the Bazaar.  Money, ticket stubs and unsold books can be returned by putting them through the Presbytery letter box.