“Where there is love there is life.”
The readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B highlight the importance of unity, family, and following God’s will. They remind us of the value of marriage, the role of children, and Jesus’ teachings on these topics. Today’s Scripture readings are about the bond of love that marriage creates between a man and a woman, a bond that god intends to be permanent. These readings challenge the spouses to practice the fidelity of their ever-faithful God, honouring their holy covenant commitment before Him.
Fr. Peter.
Pope’s Intention for October For a shared mission. We pray that the Church continues to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people.
This weekend – 3rd Mass Count.
Next Sunday is the start of Prisons’ Week, during which time we are asked to pray for prisoners and their families.
This weekend there is a 2nd Collection – our donation to CAFOD from the Family Fast Day last Friday.
Also we celebrate HARVEST THANKSGIVING. You are invited to bring up their harvest items in the Offertory Procession. Again, please NO plastic bags. Perishable items will be sold after Mass for CAFOD; store cupboard items will go to the Food Bank.
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.
Rosary Devotions will take place at the Sacred Heart, (in addition to those said on Sunday before Mass), every Tuesday and Thursday before Mass from 9.00-9.30am during October, it being the month of the Holy Rosary.
Next Sunday is Evangelii Gaudium Day; there will be a Second Collection for the Home Missions.
Confirmation 2025 Those interested in attending confirmation classes pl speak with Fr Peter. Candidates to be 14 plus years.
Next Lectio Divina meets on Monday 7th Oct at St John of the Cross at 7pm
Diocesan Retreat Day for Women, takes place on Saturday 12th October. The theme – “Called to More: Finding God in the Hidden Things of Daily Life.” At Our Lady Immaculate & St Etheldreda, Newmarket, CB8 8LT,11am-4pm: optional Mass 10.30am then In the hall. Pl bring a packed lunch, although soup & bread provided. Donations between £5 and £10.
NB. The “Quiz & Chips” event at the Sacred Heart, that was scheduled for Saturday 26th October at 2pm, has had to be cancelled but will, hopefully, be held some time in November.
Churches Together North Walsham September Supper. THANK YOU to everyone who supported this event, especially our cracking team of volunteers who gave their time and talents so generously. It was a lovely evening and the feedback has been excellent. The event raised almost £500 for North Walsham Community Fridge. Well done Sacred Heart Parish! Chris White, Sue Perrott and Tom Crehan, CTNW reps.
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.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Sylvia Butcher, Joyce Bailey, Emanuel (Manny) Galea, Deanna Gawlina, Mary Merrill, Reinike (Ron) Papendick, Kathleen Kelly, Wladislaw (Val) Tanistra and Kenneth (Kerr) Watson..
May they rest in peace.
