(front of) newsletter, 28th May 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.

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD   28th May 2017         YEAR A     Parish Mass Book page: 272

NEW PARISH PRIEST Fr Eamonn Monson SAC has been appointed as the Parish Priest of Hastings and will arrive for the weekend  of 17/18th June. An excellent appointment and we wish him God’s blessing on his new assignment. ------------------------------------------------------------- WE WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY HARLEY GEORGE BRAIDEN who was baptized on 20th May 2017 and twins  BENEDICT JOHN WALSH AND GENEVIEVE MARY WALSH who were baptized on 21st May 2017 ------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL ELECTION 2017 There is a letter at the back of the church to Catholics in England and Wales  from the Bishops. ----------------------------------------------------------- PARISH FINANCES The offertory collection last weekend came to £807.62 including cheques and standing orders. Many thanks to all concerned. --------------------------------------------------------- WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY Today there is a special collection, Sunday 28th May, to promote the values of the Gospel that speak of the dignity of the person and the priorities of building peace and prosperity in justice for all in this world that is steeped in violence and conflict. Prayer cards are on the table. Please take one. GIFT AID DONATION STATEMENT LETTERS are on table at back of church for those who have gift aided for the tax year ended 5th April 2017 ABORTION In the 50 years since abortion was legalized in England and Wales, 8.7 million babies’ lives have been lost. Please pray for the end of abortion. For more information see www.goodcounselnetwork.com or call 0207 7231740

BOMBING IN MANCHESTER Please keep in your prayers all who are affected by the tragic event that occurred in Manchester. ---------------------------------------------------------------- IN MEMORIAM lease pray for the repose of the soul of LUKE JOHN MARSHALL aged 33 years. His funeral will take place on 16th June 2017 at Hastings Crematorium at 12.30pm. Our prayers and sympathy to his family. ------------------------------------------------------ CROWNING OF OUR LADY will take place today  after our 10am Mass. A THOUGHT True prayer is a way of life, not just an emergency detour. ----------------------------------------------------------- JOYCE BUMSTEAD Joyce’s family would like to thank all those who attended her funeral, sent cards, flowers, Mass intentions and donations in her memory. Also for the kind support they have given the family at this sad time. It is very much appreciated. --------------------------------------------------------------- DIVINE MERCY GROUP All are warmly welcome to join us in the presbytery on the following Mondays at 2.30pm: June 5th, June 19th, July 3rd, July 17th, July 31st. There will be no Divine Mercy prayer group during August. ---------------------------------------------------------- PARISH COMMUNITY CLUB In the Crypt. Entrance via The Bourne. Mondays 10.30am to 12 noon.  May Programme:  29th: Closed – Bank Holiday. Our new year starts with annual subscription: £3. Non-members welcome: 50p for talks. Coffee/tea & biscuit (maybe cake): 50p. Do join us.