“I will spend my heaven doing good on earth.”
Today we celebrate the solemnity of All Saints Day. It is a solemnity that celebrates all saints, known and unknown, who have attained heaven. It is a day to reflect on the lives of these holy individuals and their journey towards Gos. The saints exemplify the Christian life and serve as models for us, showing that holiness is attainable for everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. All Saints Day serves as a powerful reminder of our call to holiness and the example set by the saints, encouraging us to strive for a deeper relationship with God.
Fr Peter
Missio Boxes. To people who collected boxes last year, please could you return them to Sue Perrot for emptying. At the Sacred Heart boxes can be left on the table in the church porch.
+Rachel’s Vineyard offers weekend retreat for women & men who have participated in or been affected by abortion. It aims to help them find hope and healing. The founder of Rachel’s Vineyard, Rachel Mackenzie, will be speaking at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist on Saturday November 15th at 7.15pm. She will be sharing her personal testimony & outlining the work of Rachel’s Vineyard. Supper and refreshments will be provided. This talk is not just for those who may have been personally affected by abortion in whatever way but for anyone who would like to know more, those in the caring ministries & profession including medical professionals, priests, counsellors & young adults (over-18s only). Contact mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk for more information.
Calling all parishioners! St Helen’s coffee morning takes place on Wednesday 5 November at 10.30. Do drop in to say hello, and stay to enjoy the company and the home made refreshments. You and your friends are all most welcome.
Advent Retreat Day. The parish is organising an Advent Retreat Day on Saturday 13 December in the parish hall from 9.30 to 4.00 pm. More details later.
North Walsham Churches Together Christmas Day Lunch, 25 December from 12 noon at NW Community Centre. This is a free event for people living in the town who would be without company on Christmas Day. Numbers are limited so please make contact a.s.a.p.; speak to Sue Perrott. Volunteers as needed on the day, so if you can help speak to Sue.
Diocesan Ignite Team is celebrating HOPE 2025 for World Youth Sunday, Saturday 8th November at St John’s Cathedral Narthex 2.00 – 8pm. Inviting young people (Yr 7 especially those preparing for Confirmation, Catechists & Youth Leaders. More details to come and on www.rccdea.org.uk/youth
The CHRISTMAS FAYRE – Saturday 29th November, 9am – 1pm. PLEASE, don’t forget, WE ARE GOING TO NEED PRIZES FOR THE RAFFLE.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Sat. 20th Dec. 2-5pm in the hall. To secure your child’s place you MUST SIGN UP BY SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER. Further information pl email: faithful.flames2025@gmail.com Also sign up using QT code on any of the ‘Children’s Christmas Party’ posters.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, Margaret Larkins, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Mary Long, Malcolm Akers, Frances Mack, Tony & Amy Heywood & Peter, and Cathie Dickson.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Anthony (Tony) Starmer, Cecil (Harry) Carr, Reginald Wood, Czeslaw Pelik, Helena Oakley, Mary Flynn, Bernard Robb, Olive Fuller, Hester Armstrong, Michael Reynolds and Ellen Joy.
