“Challenges will come to you but as you trust in God they will strengthen your faith.”
On the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the readings focus on God’s call and mission. We see how God chooses ordinary people to carry out His work.
God’s call: Amos was a shepherd when God called him to prophesy to Israel. This shows that God can call anyone for His mission.
Spiritual Blessings: In Ephesians, we learn that we are blessed with Spiritual riches in Christ. This means we are chosen, redeemed, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Mission of the Twelve: Jesus sends out the Twelve apostles to preach, heal, and expel demons. They are to rely on God and the hospitality of others.
Relying on God: Jesus instructs the apostles to take minimal supplies. This shows that we should trust God to provide for our needs.
We are blessed in Christ and should trust in God as we carry out our mission.
Father Peter
Pope’s intention for the month of July For the pastoral care of the sick. We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.
This Sunday is Sea Sunday. There is a Second Collection for Stella Maris. Gift Aid envelopes are available.
Eucharistic Ministers from our three churches are asked to attend a meeting on Saturday 20th July from 11.30am – 1.30pm in the hall.
Forum meeting after Mass at St Helen’s on Saturday 20th July.
Interested in working with children and young people? Leaving school or university in the summer and deciding what to do next? The Diocesan Youth Service is looking for people aged 18-30 to join the Ignite Team, sharing the Gospel Message with young people. These are full-time positions initially for 12 months with training, food, accommodation and a monthly allowance provided. More information from www.rcdea.org.uk/youth
PPC Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held Thursday 20th June 2024 are available to read on the parish website, also in hard copy in our church porches.
The Parish Council is in need of three new representatives, one for each of our three churches. If you know of someone in your church who could fill this role & is happy to do so, please complete one of the Nomination Forms. It is not an arduous task and attendance required at only 4 PPC meetings a year.
“Sacred Heart’s Got Talent!” Saturday 27th July at 3pm in the parish hall. Speak to Kerry to sign up or request more details.
House Mass at the home of Cathy & Ken Watkins on Tuesday 30th July at 3pm. Address: 9 Wilson Road, Stalham, NR12 9FL. Tel. 01692 580889.
Parish Photos If you have photos of parish activities, do let us share them. To do so, please contact John Bolger bolgerj88@gmail.com with a view to putting them on our parish website gallery.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Paul Watson, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, Daphne Necchi, Bert Pooler, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Inge O’ Toole and Mary Cockburn; also to include others who are sick and their families.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Edward Uden, Mario Periera, Rhoda Egan, John Scoley and Irene Harrison. May they rest in peace.
