PARISH OF OUR LADY IMMACULATE, WHITSTABLE CT5 2DY with St. Joseph’s, Chestfield CT5 3LD Parish Priest :Rev. Father Kevin St. Aubyn Presbytery :37, Kingsdown Park, Whitstable. CT5 2DE Tel:272758 Permanent Deacon :Rev. Deacon Dan Mulcahy Address :Willow Cottage, Ridgeway, Chestfield. CT5 3JT Tel:792660 Parish Social Centre :15A, Castle Road, Whitstable. CT5 2DY Parish Social Centre :Custodian/Bookings: Mrs Annemarie McCabe 07928717226 Gift Aid Co-Ordinator :Mr. David Wiles - [email protected] 07710868595 Safeguarding Representative :Mrs Claire [email protected] 07717290482 Health & Safety Representative :Mrs. Lesley Wiles - [email protected] 07594485503 Parish School :St Mary’s School, Northwood Road, CT5 2DY Tel:272692 Parish Bereavement Group :Mrs Li s beth Scoones 07935159687 E-mail address :[email protected] Parish Website :www.rcourladywhitstable.org.uk Diocesan Website :www.rcsouthwark.co.uk EWTN Catholic TV :Sky Channel 588 Notices for the Bulletin :To be submitted please by 7.30 pm on Wednesday

TWENTY- EIGHT SUNDAY: (Cycle C) Psalter Week 4 13TH October 2019 SATURDAY: 12 OCT Hymn Nos: 547. 215. 512 Holy, Holy: 470 Confessions: 5.30 – 5.45 pm 06.00 pm: (1st Mass of Sunday): Deceased members of THURSDAY: 17 OCT: St Ignatius of Antioch the Diamond family, RIP 10.00 am: Philip & Elizabeth Halliday, RIP ADORATION: 10.30am - 12.00 noon SUNDAY 13 OCT FRIDAY 18 OCT: St Luke. Evangelist 08:30 am:(Chestfield): Norman O Hare, RIP 09.40 am: Morning Prayer 10.30 am: All our Parishioners 10: 00 am: Eucharistic Service MONDAY: 14 OCT SATURDAY: 19 OCT 10.00 am: Eucharistic Service Confessions: 5.30 – 5.45 pm TUESDAY: 15 OCT: St Theresa of Avila 06.00 pm: (1st Mass of Sunday): Michael and Aileen 11.00 am: MICHAEL CARNEY, RIP: REQUIEM MASS Barrass, RIP

WEDNESDAY: 16 OCT SUNDAY: 20 OCT 10.00 am: (Chestfield): Rosary for World Peace. 8.30 (Chestfield): Harald and Ellen Stringer, RIP 10.00 am: Eucharistic Service 10.30: All our Parishioners

CANONISATION OF BLESSED CARDINAL NEWMAN: The canonisation of Blessed John Henry Newman is taking place this Sunday 13th October 2019 alongside four others: Giuseppina Vannini, Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, Irmã Dulce Pontes and Marguerite Bays. This will make Cardinal Newman the first English person who has lived since the 17th century officially recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Information about Cardinal Newsman including details of his life, of the miracle and the process of canonisation, links to his writings as well as photos and videos available to media, can be found at www.newmancanonisation.com . ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL: Mass for the Canonisation of Blessed John Henry Newman & display of relic: There will be a diocesan Mass for the Canonisation of John Henry Newman at St George's Cathedral on Sunday 27th October at 11.30 am. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop John. All welcome. In addition, a relic of John Henry Newman will be available for people to see and venerate from Sunday 6th October until Sunday 27th. WESTMINISTER CATHEDRAL: Service of Vespers and Holy Mass on Saturday 19th October 2019 at 3.30 pm. Free admission up to the capacity of the Cathedral. Tickets not required. All Leaflets at the rear of the church.

PRISON’S WEEK: Today is day of Prayer for Prisoners and their dependants. Let us remember in our prayers prisoners and their families and provide them the support they need to make a new start. Prisons Week raises awareness and generates prayer which supports those trying to make a fresh start and those supporting that rehabilitation process. To find out more visit their website: https://prisonsweek.org/.

SVP: we would like to thank everyone for the bountiful donations we received last weekend for Harvest Festival. These offerings make a very welcome and valuable contribution to the Christmas Hampers that we put together each year for distribution to local people and families in need. Many thanks also to all of those who helped pack the food away for safekeeping after Mass. Best Wishes. Sarah Hinchcliffe (on behalf of the SVP).

TEAS & COFFEE: will be provided by JANICE AND SUSANNA and next week by THE OYSTER PEARLS: Please ensure the thermostat is turned down before vacating the hall. Thank you.

FOURTH NATIONAL MASS COUNT: This year the Chancery has requested the annual Mass Count to take place from this weekend of 21st/22nd September to the weekend of 12th/13th October. Thank you in advance to the counters.

SVP FOOD BANK – are SHORT OF RICE, TEA AND COFFEE. Thank you again.

CATHOLIC PAPERS: “The Universe” and “Catholic Times” newspapers are £1.50 and the Diocesan newspaper, “Pilgrim” is 0.50 p. Papers kept at the rear of the church. Please put monies in “Papers” box.

PARISH MUSIC WORKSHOPS: 'Songs for Departure' takes place on Saturday 19th October 2019. 'The God Who Speaks' on Saturday 23rd November 2019. Both workshops commence with registration at 10.30 am. For further details please see notice board.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: will take place on Saturday 30th November in the Parish Social Centre at 11 am. All offers of help will be very much appreciated. Contacts: Jennifer – 261049, Yvonne 274212

RETURN OF THE CARMELITES: Holy Mass will be celebrated at Aylesford Priory on 31st October at 12 noon, marking the 70th Anniversary of the Return of the Carmelites. Archbishop John Wilson will be the Celebrant. All are welcome to attend.

SICK: Your kind prayers are asked for Frances Alderson, Rosemary Ames, Laura Blazier, Karen Daniels, Joe Flannery, Duncan Forrester, Suzie Fowler, Ronnie Haines, Roz Harnett, Katherine Harris, Cecil Humphery-Smith, Madeleine Kavanagh, Amanda Maclean, Diarmuid O’Sullivan, Oscar O’Sullivan, Ivy Penighetti, Dominic Punch, Len Reynolds, Jo Rosser, Peter Salvatori, Maureen Smiley, George Somerset, Pauline Summers, Nicholas Watson, Jim Wright, Margaret Webb, Father Kevin, Father John Slater, John Campbell, Claire Christie and June Barron.

LATELY DEAD: As already announced MICHAEL CARNEY died on 13th September. Michael’s Requiem Mass will take place this Tuesday 15th October at 11 am followed by burial at Whitstable Cemetery. Also, the death occurred of JOHN CARNEY brother of Late Michael and husband of Margaret on Wednesday 9th October. A very sad and difficult time for the family grieving two family members at such close time. Let us pray for both Michael and John and offer our deepest condolences to the sorrowing family members. “Eternal rest grant unto Michael and John O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace”. Amen.

ANNIVERSARIES: Please remember in your prayers Fr William Sewell, Mary Pendergast, Sr Proscovia, Rosemary Edwards, Tony Hope, Mary Jordan, Sadie Smith, Sally Holgate, Alfie Davis, Fr Basil Harvey, Alice Sheward, Roy Tatton, Fr George Fanning, Cecil de Lima, Cyril Costin, Pat Seller, Pauline McCarthy, Michael Kulbick, Nicolasa Jimenez, Sandra Holness-Hodds, Peggy Mathews, Shiela Clarke, Sr Gabriel, Albert Sorenti, Marie Recton, Josie Curtis, Alfred Sheppard, Michael Barrass, Ann Curry, Philip Perks and Gerald O’Connor whose anniversaries occur around this time.

MASS ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS SAT-6 PM SUN – 8.30 SUN – 10.30 TOTAL GIFT AID NON-GIFTAID TOTAL 82 77 124 283 £546.65 £296.38 £843.03

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY: Thank you for your generous offerings of £196.03. Your offerings have been passed on to Cafod. Thank you for your continued support.

OCTOBER MONTH OF ROSARY: Rosary will be recited before Sunday Masses at both churches during this month. Also, on Wednesday’s at 10 am at St Joseph’s Church. It would be good to arrive a bit early to join in this devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

NEXT SUNDAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: World Mission Sunday is on 20th October. Missio have provided some wonderful resources such as posters, prayers, intercessions, a song, a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, a children's calendar as well as holy hour ideas. In particular there are some excellent primary and secondary school resources. Visit the Missio website to access the materials. Missio envelopes have been kept at the rear of the church. Thank you. May God Bless you.