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  Dear Friends, To find treasure is a stroke of good fortune and we would do anything to keep it. Today’s Gospel tells us that the greatest treasure is to find in the Lord the kingdom of heaven. But to take possession of it we must be prepared to pay the price of everything in order to keep it. The re-decorating of the Sacred Heart church has begun and will continue … [Read more...] about Newsletter 30.07.17.

  Dear Friends, A memorable weekend indeed. A great joy to have family and friends as well as parishioners for the jubilee celebrations. I am deeply grateful for all who worked so hard to make it a special time for the parish. The re-decorating of the Sacred Heart church begins on Monday, 24th July and will continue for at least three weeks. During this time the church … [Read more...] about Newsletter

  Dear Friends, The recent heavy rain has raised some concerns about the roof of the church at North Walsham. These are now being dealt with. Meanwhile the re-decorating of the church will begin on Monday, 24th July and will continue for at least three weeks. During this time the church will not be used for services. Sunday Mass will take place in the parish hall and … [Read more...] about Newsletter 16.07.17.

  Dear Friends, The background to today’s Gospel reading helps us to understand it. Jesus’ preaching has met with a setback in the towns of Galilee. Despite the miracles worked there he has not been accepted: the learned and the clever have closed their hearts to the Gospel. In a joyful hymn of praise to his Father he discloses the paradox of salvation hidden from the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 09.07.17.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel reading is challenging, to say the least! St Benedict told his monks that they should prefer nothing to the love of Christ. This is what Jesus is saying: nothing and no one must come between us and the Lord who is calling us to an ever deeper relationship. In return he bestows a love that transforms those who give themselves completely to him, a … [Read more...] about Newsletter 02.07.17.