“Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.”
Today’s readings explain that true religion is not simply a scrupulous, external observance of rules, laws, traditions and rituals. It is, instead, a loving, obedient relationship with God expressed in obeying His Commandments, worshipping Him, recognising His presence in other human beings and rendering them loving and humble service. Prayers, rituals, Sacraments, and religious practices are our God-given help to practice this true religion in our daily lives.
Fr. Peter
Pope’s Intention for the month of September: For the cry of the Earth
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climate change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.
Novena Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The first Mass will commence on Friday 6th September at 6.30pm at the Sacred Heart Church.
Anointing and Healing Masses will take place in the coming week at the following times:
at Hoveton on Wednesday 4th September at 10.30am;
at North Walsham on Thursday 5th September at 11.00am. and at Aylsham on Friday 6th September at 9.30am.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, will be held at St Helen’s on Thursdays at 3pm.
Lectio Divina meet Mon.2nd Sept. at 7pm St John’s Aylsham. Contact: mary.wallace79@gmail.com
PPC – (Parish Pastoral Council) meets Tuesday 3rd September at the presbytery, 7.15 for 7.30pm.
Fire Drill – at North Walsham. Within the next two weeks we will be holding our annual fire drill. When it occurs, please listen to instructions and follow the direction of the fire marshals.
Hoveton – Please note. There will be no coffee morning at St Helen’s on Wed. 4th Sept. The next one will be on Wednesday 2nd October.
Choir Practices at St John of the Cross restart soon and some new voices are really needed. No previous experience needed, just enthusiasm and commitment. We’re a friendly bunch – do join us! For more details contact Katie on 01263 577784 or WhatsApp 07759 982011.
Churches Together in North Walsham. “September Supper” is on Saturday 28 Semptember at 28t at 6pm in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. 3 course meal. Tickets £10 from Chris White. Limited availability! Proceeds for North Walsham Community Fridge.
CAFOD Walk on Saturday 7th September at 2pm. Leave cars at Blickling car park at 2pm (1 Park gates, Blickling, NR11 6NJ) and meet by the gate to Blickling Park. Info. 07858 043174.
Bike Ride & Walk (Norfolk Churches Trust) is on Saturday 14th September. At the Sacred Heart please sign up to voluntaring an hour to record visiting cyclists/walkers throughout the day.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Paul Watson, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, Daphne Necchi, Bert Pooler, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Inge O’ Toole, Mary Long and Mary Cockburn; also to include others who are sick and their families.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Chistina Quinn, Catherine (Kitty) Brooder, Anthony Conrad, Beatrice Turton, Joan (Jean) Law, Teresa Moss, Anthony Bateman, Michael McCarthy, Patricia Nelder and Josephine Dady.
May they rest in peace.
