Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!
The central message of today’s readings is the most fundamental principle of all religions, especially Christianity. It is to love God in Himself and loving others. Scripture readings for today remind us that we are created to love God by loving others and to love others as an expression of our love for God. Our religious practices, like prayers, bible reading, Sacraments, acts of penance, and self-control, are meant to help us to acknowledge and appreciate the presence of God in our neighbours and to express our love for God by serving our neighbours with love, sharing our blessings with them.
Fr. Peter.
First Communion programme 2024/25 If your child is in Year 3 or above and you wish him/her to be enrolled in the Parish Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist please speak to Fr Peter. Application forms for this Programme are available in the narthex of our churches.
Confirmation 2025 – Those interested in attending confirmation classes pl speak with Fr Peter. Candidates to be 14 plus years.
New personal Sunday Missals. As the new Lectionary will be in place from the first Sunday of Advent our own old missals will be out of date. If you would like an up-to-date Sunday Missal, please add your name to the list at the back of the church. The cost is £19.95; however, if we order 6 or more, there will be a 10% discount.
St Helen’s Coffee Morning takes place on Wednesday 6th November at 10.30am.
Lectio Divina is on second Monday of the month instead of first: ie.11th November, 7pm at St John of the Cross.Contact: mary.wallace79@gmail.com
Parish Bazaar – Saturday 7th December in the parish hall, 10-2pm. We need donations, please, of bottles & raffle prizes, (cakes on the day). A box will be in each of the churches for your donations.
READERS’ TRAINING. The training for all the readers on how to use the new Lectionary is scheduled on the 27th November at the Sacred Heart church at 6.30pm. All are kindly requested to attend this very important session given by Fr. Anthony.
Deanery Mass. Annual Requiem Mass for the clergy of the Norwich Deanery will be celebrated on Friday 8th November at the Sacred Heart, North Walsham at 12pm. Parishioners across the Deanery are invited to this Mass, as we pray for the many priests & deacons who have served our parishes in the past.
Day of Renewal “Claiming Your Inheritance” at St Edmunds Church, Bury St Edmunds on Saturday 9th November, 10am to 4.30pm – Guest speaker Fr Paschal Uche. The day includes praise & worship, inspiring talks, Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation & prayer ministry. Pl bring a packed lunch; tea & coffee available. Info: renewaleastanglia@gmail.com or on 07869652115
Inviting young people (Year7+) especially those preparing for Confirmation, catechists & Youth Leaders to HOPE!
HOPE! Is a special event organised by the Diocesan Ignite Team in preparation for World Youth Sunday later in November. Includes live music, inspiring talks, prayer & good food! Held at St John’s Cathedral Narthex from 2pm – 8pm (to include joining the parish vigil Mass) on Saturday 9th November. Entry £5 on the door. Www.rcdea.org.uk/youth
Maureen Keane wishes to express her thanks to all who supported her and Roger with prayers whilst Roger was in hospital.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Paul Watson, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, Daphne Necchi, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Inge O’ Toole, Mary Long, Mary Cockburn, Malcolm Akers and Frances Mack. also to include others who are sick.
Anniversaries – for Czeslaw Pelik, Helena Oakley, Mary Flynn, Bernard Robb, Olive Fuller, Hester Armstrong, Michael Reynolds, Ellen Joy and Evelyn Andrews. May they rest in peace.
