Today’s Gospel reading is not just about catching fish. Luke deliberately links the calling iof the first disciples and a miraculous catch of fish. Having first been caught by the word of Jesus they will become fishers of men and women. This has been the mission of the church since Pentecost –to put out into the deep waters of the world announcing the good news of the Gospel. We all have a place in this mission. Having been ‘caught’ by the Lord and gathered into a community of faith we joyfully live that faith on a daily basis and in doing so bear witness to the divine call.
Fr James
We welcome Fr Peter back to the parish after his annual break and trust he will soon acclimatise to our recent winter temperatures. Meanwhile, our grateful thanks go to Fr James for a month of spiritual support.
Next Sunday (16th) is Racial Justice Day and there will be a second collection for the Catholic association for Racial Justice.
Today is the Diocesan Day of Prayer for Engaged Couple.
Tuesday 11 February is the World Day of Prayer for the Sick.
Inviting all young people in Year 9 and above to ‘Flame’ at Wembley Arena. The Diocesan Youth service is excited to be taking a group to ‘Flame’ on 15th March. Flame is the largest Catholic gathering of young people in the UK, coming together to experience the best in international speakers, artists and performers. For details and to book a ticket and place on the coach, please see www.rcdea.org.uk/youth. Bookings to be received by 9th February.
Day of Renewal event – “Don’t Forget the Holy Spirit” at St Laurence’s Church, 91 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1XB on Saturday 1st March, from 10am – 4pm. It is free but donations are welcome to help cover costs. Please bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee will be provided. No advance booking is required. More information contact Pam Smith at 07869 652115 or email renewaleastanglia@gmail.com. Parking is available in the Church Car Park (enter car registration details on the screens in the church).
This year the Sacred Heart Church is hosting North Walsham Churches Together World Day of Prayer Service. The Service is on Friday 7 March at 1.30 in the church. We will need readers, singers, welcomers and tea makers. If you would like to take part in the event, please speak to your CTNW reps: Tom Crehan, Sue Perrott or Chris White.
This is a great opportunity to invite the churches of north Walsham to come and worship together, We do hope yuou are able to join us.
Tom, Sue and Chris.
With many apologies from the office, a belated thanks from Frances Hall of St Helen’s whose ninetieth birthday was a few days before Christmas.
Frances would like to thank Fr Peter for the two Masses said to celebrate her ninety years. She also wishes to thank the many parishioners for the beautiful bouquet of flowers and for the many cards which she received at that time.
It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of a much loved and exceptionally active, motivated, member of our parish for many years, at the Sacred Heart, Angela Sandell. Two or three years ago she and her husband Alan moved to Sheringham where also she shared her many talents, and became particularly involved with the work of the SVP. She is sadly missed. Her funeral is on Friday 7th March at St Joseph’s, Sheringham.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, 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, Frances Mack and Tony & Amy Heywood.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Agnes Clark, June Trafford, Audrey Greenswood, Louise Woodruff, Rpy Wassell, Marion Yap and Beatrice Devitt.
May they rest in peace.
