(front of) newsletter, 30th April 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 Deacon: Rev. Duncan Brown.                                                   Priest: Mgr Tony Harris, SCA

 

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.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER   30^th April 2017           YEAR A         Parish Mass Book page: 258

WE WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY Charlotte Benyon, who was baptized by Deacon Duncan on 22nd April 2017. --------------------------------------------------------- MAY 12-14TH 2017 - INSPIRE @ WORTH ABBEY: TEENAGE RETREAT FOR YEARS 7-9 INSPIRE is part of the youth retreat programme at The Open Cloister.  The retreats are run by an experienced team, with the support of the monastic community at Worth, The Wellspring Community and the Diocese.  They give young people a brilliant chance to meet other young Catholics and to explore their faith in the beautiful atmosphere of Worth Abbey.  There are also games, sports, social activities and much more.  The weekend costs £84, but bursaries are available. For more information, or to book, email toc@worthabbey.net - bookings close May 1st or when the retreat is full. If you have any questions, you are also free to contact the Diocesan Youth Officer, Jack Regan – Jack.Regan@dabnet.org THE CLOCK OF LIFE The clock of life is wound but once And no-one has the power to tell Just where the hands will stop, At late or early hour To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed; To lose one’s health is more; To lose one’s soul is such a loss And no-one can restore. The present only is our own. Live, love, toil with a will. Place no faith in tomorrow, For the clock may then be still.

IN MEMORIAM Please pray for the repose of the souls of: MRS TERESA STACE (nee Coleman)RIP Her funeral will take place at Hastings Crematorium on Friday 5th May at 2pm. and MRS PERINA AMOS RIP Funeral Mass: Wednesday 10th May at 10am followed by burial in Hastings Cemetery. and MRS JOYCE BUMSTEAD RIP Funeral Mass: Friday 12th May at 10am followed by burial at Fairlight Cemetery. Our prayers and sympathy to their families. May they rest in peace. --------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN Please keep them in your prayers as their big day, Saturday 13th May at 11am, is getting nearer. ----------------------------------------------------- ENCOUNTER IS COMING TO BEXHILL Live music, talks, adoration. Open to anyone aged 15-30. Friday 18th May: Speaker: David Beresford. Friday 30th June: Speaker: Jane Ireland. 7.30pm to 9.30pm, St Mary Magdalen’s, Sea Road, TN40 1RH ------------------------------------------------------------ GIFT AID A reminder to all parishioners that it is very easy to become a member of the Gift Aid scheme. As long as you are a taxpayer, you need only fill in the form available after Mass with a few details and return it to Fr Tony or Sam. Please note: every £5 you give in Gift Aid is worth £6.25 to St Mary Star of the Sea. Thank you.   A THOUGHT You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.