Newsletter

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.

We welcome back Fr James after his holiday and trust he has had that well-earned rest. In Fr James’ absence (at the time of printing this bulletin) Deacon Ron writes to remind us of God’s continuing love as shown in this Sunday’s Gospel: “A mother waiting for her child to return from school keeps looking from behind the curtain, then, she sees her coming around the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 11.09.16.