“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
The readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B highlight the nature of true discipleship and Jesus’ mission. They remind us of the importance of serving others and trusting in God’s plan. They also explain the servant leadership of Jesus and teach us that self-sacrifice, loving, humble service is the criterion of greatness in Christ’s Kingdom.
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 Sunday is World Mission Day; there is a Second Collection for Missio (APF) at all Masses.
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 Whilst new large print editions will be available in all our churches, your own missals will be out of date.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.
Confirmation 2025 – Those interested in attending confirmation classes please speak with Fr Peter. Candidates to be 14 plus years.
Social Committee Meeting (North Walsham) takes place in the hall following the morning Mass.
Books of Remembrance will be in our churches next week for you to list your loved ones and friends.
Pope’s Intention for the month of September: For the cry of the Earth
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climatic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.
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.
Father Totet Banayal, Parish Priest of St John’s Siem Reap in Cambodia will celebrate the 9am Mass at Aylsham on Friday 1st November which is the Solemnity of All Saints and a Holyday of Obligation. Those who would like to meet Fr Totet, especially if you already know him, are warmly invited to join the Aylsham community for Mass followed by coffee and cake. For more information call Katie on 01263 577784.
Deanery 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.
House Mass at the home of Elaine Haughton is on Tuesday 29th October at 3pm: 12 three Acre Close, Hoveton, NT12 8QL.
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
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: Margaret (Peggy) Trevallion, Adrian (Ted) Beresford Frye, Frank Taylor, Irene Przybyla, Henry Honey and Joan Weston.
May they rest in peace.
