Dear Friends, Today is Remembrance Sunday. We pray for all those who have given their lives in the great conflicts of the last century as well as those in more recent times. I shall be representing our parish at the Remembrance Service at St Nicholas in North Walsham at 3 pm. I am hoping to begin the First Holy Communion preparation before the end of the year. … [Read more...] about Newsletter 12.11.17.
Newsletter 05.11.17.
Dear Friends The prophet Malachi and Jesus in the Gospel castigate their contemporaries who have responsibility for the practice and teaching of the faith to others. Jesus acknowledges that the Pharisees should be listened to when they teach but he condemns them for not following their teaching themselves, and for being pre-occupied with their own status. . Father … [Read more...] about Newsletter 05.11.17.
Newsletter 22.10.17.
Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel the response of Jesus to those who seek to trap him is to make it clear that while the ’secular’ and political may have a place in our lives the ultimate point of reference is only God alone. Father James The Journey in Faith continues in the parish hall at 5 pm today. This is for enquirers into Catholicism and is open to … [Read more...] about Newsletter 22.10.17.
Newsletter 15.10.17.
Dear Friends, In the bible the vision of a banquet or wedding feast is an image of humanity dwelling with God. The Gospel parable uses this same image. The original guests have refused to attend; now all are invited. Father James Today we keep World Homelessness Day (10.10.17). A Bring & Buy cake stall and a coffee morning is in the Parish Hall after Mass. … [Read more...] about Newsletter 15.10.17.
Newsletter 01.10.2017.
Dear Friends, The Journey in Faith will begin on Sunday, 15th October at 5pm in the church hall in North Walsham. This time, as well as enquirers, everyone is welcome to attend. Spread the word…. We also have a group of young people who will begin their preparation for Confirmation. Please let me know if you wish to join them. This Sunday I shall be taking 40 … [Read more...] about Newsletter 01.10.2017.