“Your greatness is not what you have, it’s what you give.”
The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B features readings that emphasize faith, sacrifice, and trust in God. Reflecting on these themes can strengthen our relationship with God and guide us in our daily actions.
Trust in God’s plan: in 1 Kings 17:10-16, the widow trusts Elijah’s word from God and is blessed with food. This shows that trusting God’s plan brings blessings. Generosity in poverty: the widow in Mark 12: 38-44 gives all she has. Her generosity shows that true giving comes from the heart, not from excess. Sacrifice: Hebrews 9: 24-28 speaks about Jesus’ sacrifice. Jesus’ offering of himself is the ultimate act of love and service.
Fr. Peter.
First Communion programme 2024/25 If your child is in Year 3 or above and you wish him/her to be enrolled in the Parish Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist please speak to Fr Peter. Application forms for this Programme are available in the narthex of our churches.
Confirmation 2025 – Those interested in attending confirmation classes pl speak with Fr Peter. Candidates to be 14 plus years.
New personal Sunday Missals. As the new Lectionary will be in place from the first Sunday of Advent our own old missals will be out of date. If you would like an up-to-date Sunday Missal, please add your name to the list at the back of the church. The cost is £19.95; however, if we order 6 or more, there will be a 10% discount.
A Second Collection Appeal for the Sacred Heart SVP Conference will be made at all Masses next week on 16/17 November; especially for gifts & children’s Christmas presents for the 7 families presently living in SVP emergency houses, also for funds to help other poor & needy people of the area in the next few weeks to come.
Lectio Divina: Monday 11th November at St John of the Cross. Contact: mary.wallace79@gmail.com
READERS’ TRAINING. The training for all readers on how to use the new Lectionary is scheduled for Wed. 27th November at the Sacred Heart church at 6.30pm. All are kindly requested to attend this very important session given by Fr. Anthony.
Sacred Heart Coffee Club (formerly Senior Citizens Group) will commence Thursday 14th November, 10.30am in the parish hall, giving an opportunity to meet with friends, old & new. Refreshments will be accompanied by various entertainments as proposed by group members. The first meeting will seek to determine future activities and will feature popular musical entertainment. No admission/membership fees (voluntary contributions towards refreshments welcomed). OPEN TO ALL, any age, gender or faith, or none.
Donations please, for the Parish Bazaar, Saturday 7th December in the parish hall, 10-2pm. We need bottles & raffle prizes, (cakes on the day). Pl. leave in the box in your church porch.
Some forthcoming events & dates in the lead up to Christmas.
St Helen’s Carols & Readings for Advent: Sunday 8th December at 3pm. Refreshments to follow.
Traditional Carol Service at the Sacred Heart, North Walsham, on Sunday 22nd December at 3pm. followed by refreshments.
Churches Together in N Walsham. Christmas Day Lunch at NW Community Centre for people living on their own. I you would like to attend as a guest or a volunteer, please contact Christ White on 01692 405386.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, Daphne Necchi, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Inge O’ Toole, Mary Long, Mary Cockburn, Malcolm Akers and Frances Mack. also to include others who are sick.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Teresa Chapman and Carmel White. May they rest in peace.
