Regretfully, Father Peter’s scheduled return flight on Thursday was cancelled and his having to travel back on Friday precludes our having our usual bulletin letter from him.
A Second Collection – ‘Appeal for the Sacred Heart SVP Conference’ will be taken at all Masses this weekend.
Next Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King, celebrated as Youth Day.
First Communion programme 2024/25 If your child is in Year 3 or above and you wish him/her to be enrolled in the Parish Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist please speak to Fr Peter. Application forms for this Programme are available in the narthex of our churches.
Confirmation 2025 – Those interested in attending confirmation classes pl speak with Fr Peter. Candidates to be 14 plus years.
New personal Sunday Missals. As the new Lectionary will be in place from the first Sunday of Advent our own old missals will be out of date. If you would like an up-to-date Sunday Missal, please add your name to the list at the back of the church. The cost is £19.95; however, if we order 6 or more, there will be a 10% discount.
READERS’ TRAINING. The training for all readers on how to use the new Lectionary is scheduled for Wed. 27th November at the Sacred Heart church at 6.30pm. All are kindly requested to attend this very important session given by Fr. Anthony.
Donations please, for the Parish Bazaar, Saturday 7th December in the parish hall, 10-2pm. We need bottles & raffle prizes, (cakes on the day). Pl. leave in the box in your church porch. Come on, everyone! Let’s make this Christmas Bazaar a huge success!
Some forthcoming events & dates in the lead up to Christmas.
On Sunday 1st December, 1st Sunday of Advent, to mark the start of this beautiful season, the St John of the Cross community invite the whole parish to join them at 4pm for a Taize-style Prayer Service of music, words, silence, reflection and prayer.
St Helen’s Carols & Readings for Advent: Sunday 8th December at 3pm. Refreshments to follow.
Traditional Carol Service at the Sacred Heart, North Walsham, on Sunday 22nd December at 3pm. followed by refreshments.
Children’s Party is on Saturday 21st December from 2 – 5pm in the parish hall. Names need to be signed in by Sunday 24th Nov.
PPC Meeting on Tuesday 10th December. Anyone who has a concern they wish to raise should speak to one of their church representatives.
Churches Together in N Walsham. Christmas Day Lunch at NW Community Centre for people living on their own. If you would like to attend as a guest or a volunteer, please contact Chris White on 01692 405386.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, Daphne Necchi, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Inge O’ Toole, Mary Long, Mary Cockburn, Malcolm Akers and Frances Mack. also to include others who are sick.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Arthur Beardshaw, Colin Griffiths, Teresa McKillop, Barbara Cornish, Frederick Walker, Roy Townsend, Michael Foran, Angela Wood, Megan (Maggie) Noone and Joseph Booth.
May they rest in peace.
