This coming week at Holy Trinity Church

Sunday School will take place in the Hall.

Please join us for Coffee after Mass in the Hall.

In our Gospel today from Mark: 12:38-44, Jesus puts down those who are wealthy and do not share what they have. He explains that those who are flashy and care only about wealth and prestige will be punished. This has relevance for us in our times, in that we tend to look too highly upon those who are famous and wealthy. We should rather judge them by their actions, not by the power they have and what they own. Jesus additionally explains that the poor widow who put in only two small copper coins had given more than all the wealthy people who donated an abundance to the temple treasury. She had barely anything in the first place and still gave of herself.

Jesus speaks of the real issue with wealth being that it easily persuades people to overly emphasize material things and overly emphasize one’s self. If we are ever to become really wealthy, we need to not pamper ourselves, but instead, share it with those who have no way of ever obtaining it.

CHURCH HEATING Our Church heating is still out of action, and we now know, following investigation that the chimney flue is totally unusable. This will mean that for a further period we will be without the central heating. We will continue to use the electric heaters, so continue to wear warm clothing for Mass!

The PCC meet in the Church Hall after Mass on Wednesday November 17th.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – November 14th Requiem Mass for the War Dead with the reading of the names of the Fallen at 9:00AM.

Confirmation Mass November 23rd at 7:00PM. Bishop Norman will be administering the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Andrew’s in Deal for the two parishes. All are welcome. Please pray for Ron and Harry to be Confirmed.

Every Friday morning from 10:30AM we serve free Coffee and Tea. Everyone is very welcome. You are also invited to join us for the Mass at 12 Noon with music.

THE HYGIENE BANK – will you help us support this worthwhile cause. We ask you to donate toiletries or feminine hygiene products. There is a large container in the hall for your donations.

The Food Bank – following on from our very generous Harvest response, we are now having a regular container in Church every week for you to make Food Bank donations which will go direct to our local Food Bank in Ramsgate.

The people of St Andrew’s in Deal invite you to join them for their Patronal Festival on Tuesday November 30th at 7:00PM for a special Mass with guest preacher. Refreshments will be served after Mass.

Holy Trinity Christmas Fayre – Saturday December 4th 2pm – 4pm. Stalls, Food, Raffle, and plenty pf Christmas Cheer!

Christmas Brass at Holy Trinity. Please join us for a fun filled evening of music for the Christmas season with a brass ensemble and light refreshments. In Church on Friday 10th December at 7pm. Tickets on the door at £7. Bring all your friends.

We still have places for our Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham in May 2022. May 16th – 19th full board. Will you join us. The experience will change you in a deeply spiritual way. We share fun, worship, devotion, and fellowship in equal measure. Cost is approximately £220.

December 12th Christingle Service preceded by Workshop to make the Christingles at 3:00PM and Service at 3:45PM. At this service Fr Paul will tell the Christmas story with Chocolate!

Sunday, December 19th. Festival of Lessons and Carols 3:00PM.

Christmas Eve

The First Mass of Christmas at 9:00pm followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies.

Christmas Day. Sung Mass of Christmas Day with Carols at 10:00am.