“Life is the sum of all your choices.”
The main theme of today’s readings is that Christian life is a series of daily choices for God or against God, as we choose to live out or reject the truths He has revealed through His prophets in the Old Testament and especially through His Son Jesus in the New Testament. The readings remind us that the fundamental choice we make determines how we live our lives. Joshua, in our first reading, Paul, in the second reading, and Jesus in the Gospel, make similar challenges to the people to make their choice. Today, we too, are challenged to decide Who we will serve as our God.
Fr Peter
Pope’s Intention for the month of August : for political leaders
We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.
Anointing and Healing Masses will take place at the following times:
at Hoveton on Wednesday 4th September at 10.30am;
at Aylsham on Friday 6th September at 9.30am
and at North Walsham also on Friday 6th, at 11.00am.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, will be held at St Helen’s on Thursdays at 3pm.
PPC – the next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is on Tuesday 3rd September. Parishioners with issues they would like raised should approach one of their church representatives the names of whom are on our church notice boards.
House Mass at Janet and Terry McIlwee’s home is at 3pm on Tuesday 27th August. Holm Lea, 11 Hartwell Road, Wroxham, NR12 8TL.
Choir Practices at St John of the Cross restart soon and some new voices are really needed. No previous experience needed, just enthusiasm and commitment. We’re a friendly bunch – do join us! For more details contact Katie on 01263 577784 or WhatsApp 07759 982011.
Join us on the CAFOD Walk on Saturday 7th September at 2pm. Leave cars at Blickling car park at 2pm (1 Park gates, Blickling, Norwich. NR11 6NJ) and meet by the gate to Blickling Park. It’s a two minute walk from the car park and is well signposted. The walk is approximately 4 miles. Please bring a waterproof and appropriate footwear. The walk will be in the grounds of the park. For more information contact/enquiries Maria on 07858 043174 or John on 07791 278653.
Bike Ride & Walk (Norfolk Churches Trust) takes place on Saturday 14th September. In North Walsham the Sacred Heart is visited by cyclists throughout the day so we need volunteers to record their visits, usually on an hourly basis. If you would like to be a recorder please sign the sheet in the narthex. Thank you.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Paul Watson, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, Daphne Necchi, Bert Pooler, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Inge O’ Toole, Mary Long and Mary Cockburn; also to include others who are sick and their families.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Florence Loads, Christine Miller and Leokadia Lloyd.
May they rest in peace.
