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 07.11.26

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FROM THE PARISH PRIEST
The Little Roads:  I was invited to visit the village of Heydon last week.  I had never been there before so I set my satnav and let that do the work for me.  I was taken along some beautiful country lanes, some only wide enough for one car.   Instead of worrying about what I would do should I encounter a car coming the other way, I simply decided to enjoy the journey and the natural beauty of this part of our country.  At one stage I found a place wide enough to pull over and I sat and admired a particular glade of trees that were ablaze with their autumnal beauty.  I felt very much at peace there; enjoying the tranquillity, silence and openness of my situation.  Those who know me well, will know that I am a stickler for punctuality and I get anxious about being late and inconveniencing other people.  However, often in this part of the county, I encounter a road closure or a diversion of some point.  I have generally been in the fortunate position to have enough time to follow the diversion and discover new and enthralling areas of beaty and peace.  Fortunately, I have never been catastrophically late for anything, (a benefit of leaving way ahead of time). Instead, I have learned more about the God of Creation along the narrow country lanes and have been reminded of just how small I am and in need of God’s love and protection.   I enjoy the quietness and solitude of driving and simply being able to look for the presence of God – either in nature or in my own thoughts and observations.  How blessed we are to live amongst such beauty.  This can be applied to life as well.  It is in the unexpected people, places and events where we often stumble upon God and the work that he has in store for us…..we just need the courage to enjoy the diversion.
Extraordinary Ministers’ Training and Info Day:  There will be a training day on Saturday 14 November for all extraordinary ministers (Communion Ministers)  of the Eucharist.  The day will be held at Sacred Heart, begin at 10:30 for coffee and registration. First session at 10:45, Adoration and Benediction at 12:00 followed by lunch – with the final session at 1:30 pm to finish at approximately 2:30pm.  All those attending will then be commissioned as ministers later this year.  Please bring a packed lunch – tea and coffee will be provided.  I look forward to a prayerful and enjoyable day.
Please note that the office email has been changed to:  admin@parishofsacredheart.co.uk
A Requiem Mass for Tony Dady will be held at Sacred Heart on Friday 13th November at 12.30 pm.  
Faithful Flames Christmas Party:  This will be held on Saturday 19th December, 2pm-5pm in the Parish Hall.  This is such a lovely event for the children and Father Christmas will be paying a  visit too!   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.  Please do sign up as insufficient numbers will mean it cannot go ahead.  This event is open to all 3 churches.  
Social Committee Meeting on 12th November This will be for everybody involved in the organisation of the Christmas Fayre including stall  holders. It is important that we get the final details of the day sorted out at that meeting.  See next column.		North Walsham Remembrance Sunday Parade: This will begin in the War Memorial Park at 2.45 pm to arrive at St Nicholas Church at approximately 3.00 pm where there will be a civic Remembrance Service and laying of wreaths.  Sacred Heart’s wreath will be carried by John Holden.  All are welcome.  
Parish Cuppa, Cake & Chat: This will be on 19th November, 2.00 – 4.00 pm in the parish hall.  This was very well attended last month, and we look forward to seeing even more next time!  Advance notice: December get together will be an earlier fish & chips version on 17th December at 1.00 pm. Please put it in your diaries.  
Parish Christmas Fayre Saturday 28th  November:  Another date for your diaries! We will be grateful for gifts of wines and soft drinks, toiletries, chocolate/sweets, jewellery, Christmas items, plants, toys and raffle prizes generally. There will be a box at the back of the church for you to put these things in.  Please be generous with your donations.
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:  Ellen Joy, Evelyn Andews, Teresa Chapman. Michael Reynolds   May they rest in peace