“Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.”
The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C asks us to be honest. Are we ready to follow Jesus, even when it brings trouble? Are we will to stand with Him, even when others turn away? This Sunday helps us look at our own faith with clear eyes. The central theme of today’s readings is that we should be Christians on fire instead of remaining “frozen Christians”. It is courageously living out our religious convictions with commitment as Jeremiah, Paul and Jesus did, even if doing so would result in causing divisions in families and society and inviting suffering and death. Are we Christians on fire to witness Jesus?
Fr. Peter
Friday is the Queenship of the BVM.
Our Annual Mass in the Garden of Remembrance (at North Walsham) will take place on Tuesday 26th August at 6.00pm. Everyone is welcome but especially those who have their loved one’s ashes buried there. If it is wet, Mass will be held in the church. Please pass on the details of this important Summer event to all you know would wish to be present.
Parish Pastoral Council. Copies of both Minutes of the PPC meeting held on Tuesday 27th May and Minutes of the AGM held on Thursday 17th July in the hall are available here and in church porches.
SVP (Sacred Heart) meet again on Tuesday 9th September at 7pm in the presbytery. For further information/support from our SVP members, please contact Maria or Mary on 07746 007508 or email us at: svpsacredheartnw@gmail.com
RCIA – Journey in Faith meetings are starting again this Autumn in September for those who are thinking about becoming a Catholic or who would just like to know more about the Catholic Faith. If you would like to join the group please speak to Fr Peter.
Advanced Notice. The next Defibrillator Course is on Sunday 14th September at 1pm at the Sacred Heart Church. More details to follow in due course.
Last weekend’s Afternoon Cream Tea with Prosecco was postponed owing to the threat of inclement weather. But we have rescheduled the event and it is now due to take place on Sunday 7th September at Judi’s house in Oulton, near Blickling from 3-5pm. Tickets cost £10. Takings to go towards restoration funds for St John of the Cross Church. To book or for further details, please contact Fran Ludden on 07849 602227 or fran.ludden@btinternet.com
Charismatic Diocesan Service invite you to a Day of Renewal – “Fountain of Hope” at St Henry Morse Church, Shelfanger Road, Diss, IP22 4DX on 6th September 10:00 – 16:15 Guest speaker Father Alvan Ibeh SMMM. Day commences with Holy Mass at 10am followed by praise & worship, Adoration & fellowship; opportunity for Reconciliation & individual prayer ministry. Bring a packed lunch; tea & coffee available. Event is free, donations to cover costs are much appreciated.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, 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 & Peter and Cathie Dickson.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Barbara Jackson, William Healy, Jane Moy, Hilder Howard and Audrey Barnes. May they rest in peace.
