“Be rich in wisdom, and you will be wealthy beyond measure.”
The readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B focus on the theme of true wisdom, the call to choose God above all, and the deep discernment necessary to align our lives with the will of God. They challenge us to ask what we value most, and whether we are willing to give up earthly attachments to receive the true treasure of eternal life.
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 – 4th and final Mass Count.
Next Sunday is World Mission Day and a Second Collection for Missio will be taken.
Mass at N.Walsham on Tuesday is at 12noon, a Memorial Mass.
A revised translation of the Lectionary. Some of you may not be aware that from the first Sunday of Advent the Catholic Church in England & Wales will be switching over to a revised translation of the Lectionary. Whilst new large print editions will be available in all our churches, your own missals will be out of date.
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.
Confirmation 2025 – Those interested in attending confirmation classes pl speak with Fr Peter. Candidates to be 14 plus years.
This weekend there is a Second Collection for the Catholic Education Service.
Next Sunday is Evangelii Gaudium Day; there will be a Second Collection for the Home Missions.
Deanery Requiem Mass. The 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 from across the Deanery are invited to attend this Mass, as we pray for the many priests and deacons who have served our parishes in the past.
Thank you from CAFOD. “Thank you for giving to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day appeal this Harvest season. Your donation in our parish collection or online and your prayers are helping young people like Daniel, a young carpenter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carve their way to a better future. We are standing in solidarity with our global neighbours facing incredible hardships. Discover ore at cafod.org.uk/harvest”
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 to prepare to celebrate World Youth Sunday later in November. It includes live music, inspiring talks, passionate prayer and 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
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.
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: Elsie Hughes, Catherine (Kay) Higgs, Arthur Pitman, Stanislaus Greiff and David Pugh.
May they rest in peace.
