“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”
The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings highlight God’s healing and justice. The Scripture readings offer us an invitation to become humble instruments of healing in Jesus’ hands by giving voice to the voiceless, the needy, and the marginalized in our society. Today’s Scripture also invites us to open our ears to hear the word of God and to allow the Holy Spirit to loosen our tongues, so that we can convey the good News of God’s love and salvation to others.
Today we also celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Mary, a feast so popular and so loved by the people of God. “The feast of the Nativity of Blessed Mary is, therefore, a feast of hope. Mary of Nazareth is the dawn of our redemption. The memory of her birth fills us with hope.”
Fr. Peter.
Pope’s Intention for the month of September – for the cry of the Earth: that we will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth.
Next weekend there will be a 2nd collection for Home Missions.
On this Education Sunday there is a Letter from Bishop Peter to the diocese. To read the Letter please click here.
Catholic Legacy Free Wills Service. Legacies are a vital one-off support for the church’s mission. They often make possible the significant projects that parishes have wanted to undertake for years. The diocese recently joined the organisation Your Catholic Legacy which promotes bequests to the Church, and has made available a free will writing service supporting individuals/couples to make their wills. There has been good take-up of this initiative in many parishes. If you would like to know more about how you can promote it in your parish, pl contact finance@rcdea.org.uk for details.
Scam Emails. Anyone receiving emails asking for money or gift cards using Fr. Peter’s name, please do not reply or make contact.
Norwich Secular Franciscans invite you to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of St Francis receiving the Stigmata at a vigil from 6.pm – 10.pm on Tuesday 17th September. You are welcome to attend all or part of the vigil service. At 6.00 refreshments, 6.20 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction, 7.00 – 8.00 prayers & readings about the stigmata, 8.00 – 9.00 prayer & praise, 9.00 – 10.00 prayer & reflection.
Do you like singing? If so, and you attend Mass at the Sacred Heart NW, why not join the choir there – they’re looking for more members and would make you feel most welcome. Speak to Anne or phone her on 01692 404216.
Fire Drill – at Aylsham. We will be holding our annual fore drill on a Sunday before the end of September. When it occurs, please listen to the fire marshals and follow their direction.
Churches Together in North Walsham. “September Supper” is on Saturday 28th Sept.at 6pm in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. 3 course meal. Tickets £10 from Chris White. Limited availability! Proceeds for North Walsham Community Fridge.
Bike Ride & Walk (Norfolk Churches Trust) is on Saturday 14th September. At the Sacred Heart pl sign schedule for an hour to record visiting cyclists/walkers throughout the day.
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, Mary Cockburn and Malcolm Akers; also to include others who are sick.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Ivan Kulas, Grace Kay, Pauline Gilmore, Christopher Beardshaw, Peter Bonsall, Paula Seamons and Jane Cousal.
May they rest in peace.
