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Dear Friends, Today's Gospel deals with fraternal correction within the Christian community.   Because the Church was born of divine love, it had to be a fellowship of love where each was responsible for the faith and holiness of his/her  brothers and sisters.  The Journey in Faith will begin on Sunday, 15th October at 5pm in the church hall in North Walsham. This time, … [Read more...] about newsletter 10.09.17.

Dear Friends, In today’s second reading St Paul speaks about a ‘new mind’ which is reflected in the way we act. This is central to today’s readings. We operate on a human level with all its limitations. This was Peter’s mistake in the Gospel reading. We need to recognise that God’s ways are best for us because only God knows what life really means and what has real value. … [Read more...] about Newsletter 03.09.17.

Dear Friends, God chooses to work with frail weak human beings like Peter - and each of us! In Paul’s words that is the key aspect of the riches of the depths of God - and the extraordinary love and dignity that God offers humanity. I shall be away for two weeks from 10th September. Father Gavin Small, a retired priest from Australia who stayed in the parish last year … [Read more...] about Newsletter 27.08.17.

There will be no meeting of the Hoveton 4th Wednesday Club for senior citizens during the month of August. The Annual Riverside Ecumenical Service at Hoveton is next Sunday 27th August at 3.00 pm on the Pocket Park (behind Roy’s Car Park). If the weather is inclement it will be held in Saint Helen’s Church. It would be good to see more representation from the Catholic … [Read more...] about Newsletter 20.08.17.

Dear Friends, The idea of being a chosen people implies that other nations are not chosen. This is commonly held in the Old Testament: the only exceptions are those who convert to Judaism. Today’s Gospel can come across as presenting a harsh Jesus. In fact the fierceness of his argument makes the point that such an exclusive view of the chosen people is now redundant. The … [Read more...] about Newsletter 20.08.17.