“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s might hand, that he may lift you up in good time.”
This is the final Sunday before Holy Week, which begins next Sunday with Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. Today we focus our attention on the nearness and coming of the hour of Jesus’ glorification. The glorification of Jesus refers to his suffering, death and Resurrection, for the life of the world.
Today’s readings focus on the approaching death of Jesus which Paul considers a priestlt sacrifice and John considers the moment of Jesus’ “exaltation” and “glorification. The readings offer us a challenge. Just as Jesus became the “Promised Messiah of Glory” and the “Conquering Son of Man” by offering his liofe for others, we too, if we would come to Heaven, must die to self by loving obedience, spending our lives in self-giving, sacrificial service.
Father Peter
PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE. This will be held in North Walsham this coming Saturday, 23 March at 12 noon giving the opportunity for individual confession.
Lenten Alms: Aim to the Church in Need. At the Sacred Heart there is a box in the porch for donations; at both St Helen and St John collection baskets are also available.
Churches Together North Walsham Lent Lunches: please see here for details.
Part-time Catholic Chaplaincy vacancy at HMP Bure. To apply please contact Fr Peter.
Chrism mass, Tuesday 26 March. Those traveling from North Walsham will be picked up by the coach at 9.40 and those from Aylsham at 10.00. Please do not be late as the coach cannot wait for stragglers! A payment of £5 will taken from each passenger on the coach.
The volunteers of Group 111 traveling to Lourdes this Easter with HCPT would like to thank you for your overwhelming generosity in response to the appeal in all three churches on 3 March. You have donated an amazing £1,152.00! You can’t imagine what a difference this will make to the experience we can offer our young guests, and we can’t thank you enough. We will remember you all in our prayers during our visit. If anyone else would like us to take their prayer intentions with us, please email Fran on Fran.ludden@btinternet.com and let us know the name of the person you would like us to pray for while we are in Lourdes.
Walking the Camino led by Bishop Peter. For our young adults (age 18-30) an opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain from 21st to 29th July 2024. For information go to www.redea.org.uk/youth.
The SVP wish to recruit a Membership Support Officer for the diocese to support member recruitment/development, providing general support and be the link between groups and the National Office. The job is part-time, home-based, 15 hours per week., and suitable for someone comfortable addressing audiences plus working with individuals. Will need to travel round the diocese (expenses paid) and attend meetings. Information and how to apply, contact Lance Philpott at lance@svp.org.uk. Application closing 24 March.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Paul Watson, Cyril Shenton, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton,Robert Buhagiar, Margaret Larkins, Daphne Necchi, Bert Pooler, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale and Debbie Caruana.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Ron Gibbs, Leo Davis, Kathleen (Kay) Pearce, Henry (Dukie), Peter Carapata and Denis Condon. May they rest in peace.
