“It is the work of God alone to justify, and to glorify.”
The mystery of the most Holy Trinity is a basic doctrine of Faith in Christianity, understandable not with our heads but with our hearts. It teaches us that there are three distinct Persons in one God, sharing the same Divine Nature, co-equal and co-eternal. The readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year C, invite us to reflect on our relationship with God and His transformative presence in our lives.
Fr. Peter
This Sunday is the Day for Life.
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity, our Patronal Feast Day, is on 27th June and to prepare for this celebration there will be three days preparation prior to the feast day. Please make a note of the necessary changes to our usual weekday Mass times:
Tuesday: 24th June Mass at St Helen’s at 9.30 am
Triduum starts Evening Mass at Sacred Heart at 7.30 pm
Wednesday: 25th June No 9.30 am Mass at St Helen’s.
Evening Mass at Sacred Heart at 7.30 pm
Thursday: 26th June No 9.30 am Mass at Sacred Heart
Evening Mass at Sacred Heart at 7.30 pm
Friday: 27th June Patronal Feast Day No Mass at St John of the Cross Aylsham.
Evening Mass at Sacred Heart at 7.30 pm
Sacred Heart SVP – Here for you. If you or anyone you know who is sick, housebound, lonely or struggling in some other way would benefit from visits/support from our SVP members, please contact Maria or Mary on 07746 007508 or email us at:
svpsacredheartnw@gmail.com
Parish Event: On Sunday 6th July we are having an International Bring and Share Meal, taking place in the parish hall and grounds of the church. We need to know the numbers involved – if you are going to be there and if able to bring food to share so please add your name to the list in the church porch. This information we need to know by Sunday 22nd June – last day for signing up. Do join us for this potentially ‘mouth-watering’ parish occasion.
Parishioner to become Secretary to our Hall Management Committee Following the devoted service Cathy provided we are now looking for a parishioner to take over the important role of organising and recording committee meetings every two months following Thursday Mass. If interested and able to assist, please contact our hall manager, Art: see front page for details.
“Hamish MacQueen Live in Concert!” – 19th July 2025 at the Narthex, St John the Baptist Cathedral. Hamish, director of Youth Service, is doing a special gig, sharing about his life and faith through songs he has written over the past 30 years. All ages welcome. Profits will go towards helping young people go on pilgrimage and training young leaders. See www.hamishmacqueen.live for more information. Tickets are expected to sell out fast.
Stop assisted suicide – sign the local petition! Only 28 MPs need to change their minds in order to defeat the Leadbeater Assisted Suicide Bill on Friday 20th June – several already have. Sign the petition to your local MP to stop the Bill! Please take action now and sign this petition to your local MP: www.righttolife.org.uk/petitions – it takes just 30 seconds!
The National Churches Trust (NCT) has launched a survey to better understand the challenges churches face and highlight the vital work our churches do. Our Diocesan Heritage Officer, Matthew J. Champion MA.FSA FRHistS (& from the Bishop’s Conference) urges all our parishes to take part. The response provided will be essential evidence in building a clearer picture, tell a more informed story in order to address some of the biggest challenges facing (all) churches and help ensure their future. The more churches that take part, the more the impact. The survey, open to all churches, of all denominations, is live from 6/5/25 – 30/6/25. To take part, or have more information, please go to nationalchurchestrust.org/survey Or ring Josephine Warren (Historic Churches Adviser) on +44(0)20 7901 4880.
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, Malcolm Akers, Frances Mack,
Tony & Amy Heywood and Peter.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Teresa Shreeve, Peter Kelly, Catherine Bateman, William (Jack) Price, Angela Upton, Marie José Adcock, Vera Phipps, Margaret Price, Elizabeth (Betty) Broom and Anne Sibley. May they rest in peace.
