Catholic Parish of the Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart North Walsham, St John of the Cross Aylsham, St Helen Hoveton

Sacred Heart North Walsham, St John of the Cross Aylsham, St Helen Hoveton

NEWSLETTER 03.11.26

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FROM THE PARISH PRIEST
Peñafrancia Mass:  On the 20th of September we helped our Jubilee Mass, celebrated by Bishop Peter, at St Helen’s.  It was an enjoyable, lively and extremely colourful Mass with a tremendous witness to our neighbours with over 700 people in attendance and joining in with the procession through the streets of Wroxham.  The celebration was hosted our Filipino community who celebrate Mass once a month at St Helen’s and have also honoured us by placing a permanent shrine to Our Lady of Peñafrancia in the transept of the church.  In their usual generous manner, we were all fed a delicious meal after the Mass and there was much joy and happiness as we shared our lunch.  The Filipino community also held a collection and donated over £700 to our parish funds.  Thank you for a day well celebrated.   
The Sacraments of the Church: First Holy Communion:  If you have a child who is eligible for FHC classes and you would like to enrol them for classes then please let me know (via email) as soon as possible.  I will need to pass your details to our catechists so that they can make contact with you, so please indicate in your email that I have your permission to do so.  
Confirmation: The same as above – please let me know so I can inform the catechists.  
Catholicism Today:  I will be starting the RCIA programme for adult instruction on Friday the 16th of October.  These classes are for anyone who wishes to become a catholic or for people who are already catholic but wish to find out more about their faith or would like a refresher on matters of faith.  I anticipate having our first meeting at 6pm at the presbytery and then, depending on numbers, find a time and venue that suits the majority of people who wish to attend to minimise the number of journeys on the cold winter’s nights.  I would hope to only host ONE series of classes in the parish.    These classes are quite informal with plenty of time for discussion and questions throughout – but they are structured and run along a curriculum so that our time is fruitful and worthwhile.  Please register your interest by sending me an email over the next few weeks.   There is no charge for the course, however, I will encourage attendees to purchase one or two books that will help them in terms of reference and teaching.  
A Requiem Mass for Maria Fiszer will be held at Sacred Heart on Monday 19th October at 12 noon.  
A Requiem Mass  for Pauline Holland at St Helen’s on Thursday 22nd October at 11.00 am.  
Faithful Flames Christmas Party:  This will be held on Saturday 19th December, 2pm-5pm. in the Parish Hall.   Please see the letter at the back of the church for the QR Code to connect you to the form to sign by 22nd November.    
Beetle Drive at Hoveton:  This will take place on 10th October at 2.30 pm. This is a really sociable event, much enjoyed by those who have attended in the past. Raffle prizes will be appreciated and may be brought on the day.  		Parish Christmas Fayre on Saturday 28th  November:  There have been several suggestions and  offers of help to run stalls and games on the day. More ideas would be welcome as the more we can do on the day the more it will be enjoyed by all. Please speak to a member of the social committee if you would be able to help.  
Coffee (or tea), Cake and Chatter: A new venture forSacred Heart, to be held in the hall on the third Thursday of each month, beginning on October 15 from 2-4pm. Meet friends old and new and cheer up the chilly winter days!  
Quiz & Chips at Sacred Heart Hall : This will be held October 31st at 6.30 pm. You will be able to place your orders for fish and chips to be delivered in the break. Teams of up to 6 to compete to be brains of the day!  
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, Margaret Larkins, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Mary Long, Malcolm Akers, Frances Mack, Amy Heywood & Peter, Cathie Dickson, Carolyn Rayner and her mother Mary Rayner, Alan Ganney, Roma Brooder.We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Jack Barrett, Thomas Rawlinson, Eileen Winson, Joyce Bailey, Manny Galea, Deanna Gawlina, Mary Merrill, Ron Papendick.   May they rest in peace