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 11.10.26

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FROM THE PARISH PRIEST
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: alan.hodgson@rcdea.org.uk) 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.    
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!  
Harvest Festival Gifts: Thank you for all your generous donations for which the Foodbank are extremely grateful.   
Welcomers at Sacred Heart:  We are very short of welcomers at Sacred Heart to meet and greet people before Sunday Mass.  All that is required is to hand out the newsletter  and be generally welcoming!  
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: Kathleen Kelly, Ken Watson, Elsie Hughes, Arthur Pitman, Stanislaus Greiff, David Pugh.   May they rest in peace