NEWSLETTER

Dear all, I am slowly settling into life in rural Norfolk and learning my way around and between the three churches.The beautiful counryside still captures my spirit , and depending on the time of day and the light, it catches my breath as well. As our days become sunnier (hopefully) and the evenings longer, it… Read more: NEWSLETTER 01.03.26

I arrived at North Walsham on Tuesday with three very efficient removal men who moved me into the presbytery with no difficulties or breakages. It seemed somewhat strange to celebrate Mass in all three churches on Ash Wednesday – this being the first day that I met many of the parishioners.  I want to thank all… Read more: NEWSLETTER 22.02.26

My dear parishioners, It is with a grateful heart that I write this message to you. As I come to the end of my time as your parish priest here at North Walsham with Hoveton and Aylsham, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge my gratitude and appreciation to you all for your… Read more: NEWSLETTER 13.02.26

Jesus uses two images in today’s Gospel to help us see how to live as his disciples.  Christians are to be the salt of the earth and light to enlighten all peoples.  Salt preserves food and adds flavour. Before refrigeration salt was essential in helping to preserve food, and Christians are to act as salt… Read more: NEWSLETTER 08.02.26

In today’s Gospel reading Matthew sets Jesus on a mountain.  He depicts him as a new Moses who renews the covenant with God and teaches the way to live as God’s people. In a world that teaches happiness consists in wealth, power, youth, sexual license and independence from authority, Jesus proposes another perspective. Happiness (or… Read more: NEWSLETTER 01.02.26