“If the Lord is your shepherd, He is sufficient for all your needs.”
The Fourth Sunday of Easter, known as Good Shepherd Sunday, is also the “World Day of Prayer for Vocations”. Each year on this Sunday, we reflect on the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, devotedly and kindly taking care of his flock. The readings for the 4th Sunday present Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lovingly lays down His life for His sheep, calling His followers to listen attentively to His voice and follow Him in faithfulness.
Fr. Peter
This weekend there is a 2nd Collection for the Diocesan Priests’ Training Fund.
FAITHFUL FLAMES are operating again but now has a new procedure. There will be a new admissions form for you to fill out for your children, keeping a record of the number of children in the group and also importantly ensuring correct contact information. Email: faithful.flames2025@gmail.com
Scam Emails. We have had further warnings and reason for concern with attempted scams which are becoming still more widespread. Anyone receiving emails asking for money or gift cards, particularly using Fr Peter’s name, please, under any circumstances, do not reply or make any contact.
Readers (North Walsham). New rotas have been available for collection but not all have been taken; any reader without a copy please contact Antonia in the office (rcnwalsham@gmail.com or on 01692 403258)
Next Lectio Divina meet on Monday 12th May at SJX, Aylsham at 7pm. To contact: mary.wallace79@gmail.com
The next PPC Meeting (Parish Pastoral Council) is on Tuesday 27th May. Any points parishioners would like raised, please let one of your church representatives know – their photos are on church notice boards.
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday; a day when we reflect on how the ministry of Christ as Priest, Prophet and Shepherd continues in the Church through the ordained priesthood. Priests do not fall from Heaven ready-made. The call to priesthood needs to be heard, vocations need to be nurtured, and funding is needed to provide for priestly formation. The cost of training a priest is more than £150,000. We all have our part to play in praying and encouraging vocations and in financially supporting for the formation of our future parish priests. Please continue to pray for priestly vocations and be as generous as possible towards the Second Collection on Good Shepherd’s Sunday
Automated External Defibrillator Course Another course has been organised for Sunday 18th May at 1pm – 3pm in the parish hall at the Sacred Heart. If you would like a place please sign up in the church porch there. If you attend St Helen’s or St John’s please e-mail jholden54@talktalk.net Only 8 places left. Course is free!
The Community of our Lady of Walsingham Open House & Gardens warmly invite you to the Convent for this annual occasion on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May. Join us at House of the Divine Will, Neatherd Moor, NR20 4AZ between midday and 5pm. Teas, coffees, cream teas, variety of homemade cakes on offer for a suggested donation of £5. Do feel free to bring a picnic lunch; all ages welcome. For information office@walsinghamcommunity.org or call sisters on 01362 692574. We look forward to welcoming you!
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, Mary Cockburn, Malcolm Akers, Frances Mack, Tony & Amy Heywood and Peter.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Lillian Davis, Olive Carr, Alan Dorsett, Elizabeth Buchanan, Jane Brown, Winifred (Joan) Madden, Joan Harmer, Margaret Douglas, Anne Harvey, Veronica White, Paddy Clynch, Elizabeth Uden and
Terence Gigli. May they rest in peace.
