“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time year C reminds us that following Jesus is not always easy. He asks for more than quick prayers or kind words. He calls us to put him first, even before family or friends. That can be hard to bear. But Jesus wants us to know what we are saying yes to. He wants us to think carefully and choose with open eyes. The readings challenge us to choose Jesus above everything else and to rely on God for understanding.
Fr Peter
Let us accord Bishop Peter a warm welcome as he visits our Parish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, 25 September at 7 pm at the Sacred Heart Church.
Parish Pastoral Council have a meeting on Tuesday 9th September at 7pm at St John of the Cross, Aylsham. Copies of both Minutes of the PPC meeting held on Tuesday 27th May & Minutes of the AGM held on Thursday 17th July are available here and in church porches.
SVP (Sacred Heart) meet again on Tuesday 9th September at 7pm in the presbytery. Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome to attend. Alternatively, to learn more about our work or to request support, please contact Maria or Mary on 07746 007508 or email us at: svpsacredheartnw@gmail.com
Sacred Heart SVP will be holding a bake sale on Sunday 14 September after Sunday Masses at Aylsham and North Walsham. Donations of your baked creations would be gratefully appreciated. All proceeds go to the parish SVP funds.
RCIA – Journey in Faith meetings are starting again this Autumn in September for those who are thinking about becoming a Catholic or who would just like to know more about the Catholic Faith. If you would like to join the group please speak to Fr Peter.
Bookings are now open for the Defibrillator Course which will be held on Sunday 14th September at the Sacred Heart from 1.00 – 3.00pm. To secure a place, either email, phone or text the course tutor, John Holden jholden54@talktalk.net or on 07791278653. No ‘signing up’ sheets and no block bookings please! There are only 8 places and this is the last course this year.
Join the Secular Franciscans on Saturday 20 September at St George’s Sprowston for a day prayer, talk, music and reflection on Earth, Our Common Home — Cared for or Violated? The day starts at 11.00 but there is Mass at 10.00. The programme for the day continues until 4.00 pm. Please bring food for lunch: tea and coffee will be provided.
Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride and Walk takes place on Saturday 13 September 09.00 to 17.00. At North Walsham we will need ‘recorders’ to monitor the progress of riders. If you can spare an hour, or more, this coming Saturday, please sign your name to the timetable in the porch.
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 and Amy Heywood and Peter, and Cathie Dickson.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Ivan Kulas, Wilhelmina (Grace) Kay, Pauline Gilmore, Christopher Beardshaw, Peter Bonsall, Paula Seamons and Jane Causal.
May they rest in peace.
