Dear Friends,
In today’s Gospel Jesus gives back her son to the grieving widow. It is both an act of compassion and a sign of his power over death. ‘I am the Resurrection and the Life’.
Last Sunday’s 1st Holy Communion Masses at Aylsham and North Walsham were a joy indeed! The eleven children were a credit to their parents and their catechists and we support them with our prayers and good wishes.
God bless
Father James
Laudato si We are having five sessions of discussions and reflection on the Pope’s letter on global issues that affect us all. These will be taking place in the Parish Hall, on Sundays at 5.00pm during the months of June and July, starting on 19th June. It is for the whole parish and it is hoped it will be well attended. See here for further information.
The Senior Citizens (NW) meet on Monday 6th June in the hall at North Walsham. For some the day will begin at 11.00am with either computer workshop, coffee and a chat or chair exercises. Prayers and lunch at 12:30pm followed by the weekly raffle and a quiz.
On Monday 27th June the Senior Citizens will be going to Walsingham for their pilgrimage. Parishioners and friends are warmly invited to join this annual event. A contribution of £5 towards the cost of the coach hire will be required. To book your place, or for further enquiries, please contactTeresa Butler on 01692 405007 or 07901 830327.
Asylum seeker/refugee support in Norwich. For further information about our appeal for vacuum cleaners, basic hand tools and bicycles, contact John and Hilary Bolger on 01692 581516, or email bolger@waitrose.com
Bible Group meets on Friday 10th at 2.30pm in the parish hall.
There will be an Organ Recital on 26th June in the Sacred Heart Church at 6.15pm – for the dedication and blessing of the new instrument: the last event to raise funds for World Youth Day.
New on the website. Thanks to Michael Fogarty for a reminiscence on the early years of the parish: go to “Sacred Heart” under “Our 3 churches”. Also, see Sunday’s First Communion pictures under “Galleries”. Let us know if you have any more!
Cromer & District Foodbank’s treasurer is to retire in the near future. If you have basic book-keeping skills and would like to volunteer to help, please contact Ella King on 07826-376343 or email: ella@cromerdistrict.foosbbank.org.uk
A ‘Wine & Cheese Evening’ will be held at Rob & Clare Hardie’s home, Orchard Cottage, Newton Road, Hainford, NR10 3BQ on Saturday 18th June from 7.00pm to raise funds for St John of the Cross redecoration fund. All are very welcome. Tickets £7 in advance from Kay Roberts )1263 761697 or Clare Hardie on 01603 897609 or they can be purchased on the evening.
Thank you to everyone who helped with Aylsham Christian Aid Week. We managed to deliver and collect envelopes to houses in all streets we were allocated. Our table top sale at St Michael’s Mon. sale raised £110. Thank you for all your donations. This year money goes to help people whose homes are frequently flooded.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – 19th to 28th August 2016. For information: Tel. 01206 396319 or email Deacon Clive on clivebrooks1936@talktalk.net
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – 17th – 24th October 2016. For details: info@pilgrimagepeople.org or call free on 0800 6123423.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur during this week including: Russell Skipper, Ann (Val) Edwards, Elizabeth (Betty) Kelso, Una Youngson, Mary Cushion, Barbara Winfield, Hilda Martin, Patricia Minehan, Winifred Williamson and Charles Bryson.
May they rest in peace.
