Newsletter

Dear Friends, Faith has the need of the breath of prayer if it is to flower in good works and remain alert. It is the same as our bodies need of food and the plants’ need of water. Faith is a living reality that we ‘pray continually and never lose heart’. First Holy Communion. We are planning a meeting next month to begin preparing our children for First Holy Communion. … [Read more...] about Newsletter 16.10.16.

Dear Friends, You may remember that before the summer holidays parishioners from all three of our churches met to reflect on Pope Francis’ encyclical ‘Laudato Si’. Central to his message is how we see our role in the world that conforms with the vision of St Francis. I shall explain more at the Masses this weekend and suggest how we, as a parish, can live simply, sustainably … [Read more...] about Newsletter 09.10.16.

Dear Friends, Today’s readings all speak about faith. Faith that helps us to trust in God’s timescale (1st reading), faith that needs to be kept alive and active (2nd reading) and faith that can move mountains and trees! As Catholics our faith shapes our lives, the way we perceive the world and our relationships with others. It draws us into a community of faith - the parish … [Read more...] about Newsletter 02.10.16.

Dear Friends, Firstly, many, many thanks to Fr James and the parishioners of Hoveton, North Walsham and Aylsham for extending such a warm and generous welcome to this Aussie priest from the other side of the world. About ten years ago, I was told that I had a rather serious heart condition, which prompted an early retirement. But, as so many of us have experienced, God … [Read more...] about Newsletter 25.09.16.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel is about money - a tricky subject! Jesus speaks of money as ‘that tainted thing’ and his comments suggest that while it may have become a necessary evil it is still not a necessary good! A key word in the gospel is trust - what do we trust and what can we be trusted with. Today we welcome Fr Gavin Small, an Australian priest who will be … [Read more...] about Newsletter 18.09.16.