(front of) newsletter, 2nd July, 2017

St. Mary Star of the Sea   1 High Street, HASTINGS TN34 3EY

Tel: 01424 421263              Email: stmarystarofthesea.hastings.uk@gmail.com

(Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust – Registered Charity 252878)

Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines)

Parish Priest: Fr Eamonn Monson, SCA   Parish Deacon: Rev. Duncan Brown                                       

 

Normal Mass Times

Sundays: 6.00pm (Sat), 10.00am, 11.30am. Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am

Adoration: First Friday of Month 10.30am to 12 noon. Saturdays: 10.30am to 11am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 10.30am and after the 6.00pm Mass.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME      2^nd JULY 2017    YEAR A  

   Parish Mass Book page: 96

WE WELCOME TO GOD’S FAMILY ETHAN CHRISTOPHER NIELSON, who was baptized on 24th June 2017. --------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY for the Apostleship of the Sea. ------------------------------------------------------- WALSINGHAM ASSOCIATION Our next meeting is on Tuesday 4th July 2017 at 10.30am in the Day Chapel. New members welcome. Please come and join us. ---------------------------------------------- PARISH COMMUNITY CLUB In the Crypt. Entrance via The Bourne. Mondays 10.30am to 12 noon.  July Programme:  3rd: Terry of Supporting Seniors 10th: Coffee and chat 17th: Possibly the work of the YMCA in Hastings – still to be confirmed 24th: Coffee and chat 31st: OLD TOWN WEEK COFFEE MORNING with many stalls. Please support this as proceeds are for charities. Annual subscription: £3. Coffee/tea & biscuits 50p. Do join us. -------------------------------------------------- NOTICE FROM BISHOP RICHARD PACT, the Catholic charity for prisoners and their families (www.prisonadvice.co.uk), which is engaged in a project in the Hastings area, supporting ex-prisoners, prisoners’ children and families, and prisoners themselves, is offering free training and support for parishioners interested in volunteering with them in prisons or in the local community. No previous experience is necessary. All enquiries are welcome. To find out more contact ParishAction@prisonadvice.org.uk --------------------------------------------------- BAPTISM COURSE There will be a Baptism course in the presbytery on Saturday 2nd September from 10.30am till 12 noon. Parents requesting Baptism of babies or toddlers on a date in September, October or November are required to attend. Please have a provisional date (preferably a Saturday) in mind when you come. Babies and children welcome.

IN MEMORIAM Please pray for the repose of the soul of MARGARET TERRILL, RIP Reception of remains: July 5th at 4.30pm. Funeral Mass: 6th July at 10am. May she rest in peace. -------------------------------------- A LETTER FROM BISHOP RICHARD I have been contacted by people asking how we as a Diocese can contribute practically to the support of those who have lost their homes and possessions in the Grenfell Tower Fire. In this crisis situation I would encourage direct donations to support Catholic organisations already engaged in the relief work.  The Diocese of Westminster has set up an Emergency Relief Fund to accept these donations and pass them on.  The funds are being shared between Caritas Westminster and the Catholic Children's Society, who are both present in the community providing assistance to individuals and families affected by the disaster.  If you go to the Diocese of Westminster website at www.rcdow.org.uk   you can click on a link on the home page to donate to the Emergency Relief Fund.  Donations can be Gift Aided.     --------------------------------------------------- PARISH FINANCES The offertory collection last weekend came to £638.53 including cheques and standing orders. The collection for Peter’s Pence came to £104.09. Many thanks to all concerned. --------------------------------------------- GIFT AID DONATION STATEMENT LETTERS for the tax year ended April 2017. There are more up-to-date letters on the table at the back of the church. Please check even though you may already have received one. DIVINE MERCY GROUP All are warmly welcome to join us in the presbytery on the following Mondays at 2.30pm: July 3rd, July 17th, July 31st. There will be no Divine Mercy prayer group during August.