“At all times but especially now, it is pertinent to say, ‘Vanity of vanities, all is vanity’.”
The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C reminds us to stop and think about what really matters. It is easy to focus on money, success and things we own. But these do not last. The readings point us to something greater.
Today, Jesus places us facing what is fundamental in our Christian life, in our relationship with God: to get rich before Him. That is, to fill our own hands and heart with all kinds of supernatural and spiritual goods of grace, and not of material possessions.
Fr. Peter
Parish Pilgrimage to Rome; 8th June 2026 – LAST WEEK IN WHICH TO SIGN THE LIST! Please sign your name by next Sunday 9th Aug if you wish to join the group. This promises to be a wonderful experience so do add your name to the list. As already pointed out, the final cost will depend on the number of people going so let’s increase that number! Any queries, please contact Peter Brander on p.brander@hotmail.co.uk (Lists are at the back of our churches).
Our Annual Mass in the Garden of Remembrance at North Walsham will take place on Tuesday 26th August at 6.00pm. Everyone is welcome but especially those who have their loved one’s ashes buried there. If it is wet, Mass will be held in the church. Please pass on the details of this important Summer event to all you know would wish to be present.
Thanking you again for your co-operation to the request made to those who go to the parish hall after Sunday Mass for tea or coffee. To those who are able, please continue to fold your table and stack your chair when you leave the hall each Sunday after Mass – it is of immeasurable help and greatly appreciated by those on ‘refreshment’ duty.
Walsingham Hiring Pilgrimage & Shrine Site Lead – the Shrine is currently seeking someone to lead pilgrimage planning for the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady, prioritising support for the Sacred Liturgy. The job holder will also be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Shrine Gift Shop, Tea Room & domestic team and their duties. For more information: go to https://www.walsingham.org.uk/2025/07/03/job-advert-pilgrimage-and-shrine-site-team-lead/
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, 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 and Peter.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Richard Furlong, Kathleen Harkin, Norah Nyland, June Ennals, Ronald Perkins, Jean Eastaugh, Stephen Britchford, Liz Smith, Jeanette Shaw, Peter Carty, Audrey Howard, Christina O’Flaherty and Betty Beardshaw. May they rest in peace.
