Dear Friends,
In this last Sunday of Eastertide the Church prepares for the Holy Spirit. In his prayer before his Passion Jesus reveals his own mystery as the one sent by God and of his mission among men.
Father Peter will be returning from his annual leave in India next Friday. It has been a pleasure to supply in his absence. My address is: Rainbow Cottage, Crown Road, Buxton NR10 5EH. Best to ring first if you plan to call in. Tel: 01603 652100. Mobile: 07876196032.
God bless,
Father James
This Sunday is World Communications Day and there will be a Second Collection for the Catholic Communications Network.
The annual Children’s Pilgrimage to Walsingham takes place on Tuesday 30th May (during the school half-term holiday). The day will start with a procession from the village at 10.45am, walking to the shrine along the safe path, formerly the railway line, with pauses for prayer and hymns along the way. Mass is celebrated at the Chapel of Reconciliation at 12.00 noon. Servers will be welcome. After a picnic at the shrine, it is hoped to finish the day on the beach at nearby Wells-Next-The-Sea.
The Rosary during May – said at 5pm (Saturday) at St Helen’s; 10.30am (Sunday) at the Sacred Heart and 9am (Friday) at St John of the Cross.
The 4th Wednesday Club at St Helen’s next takes place on 24th May. Coffee and biscuits available from 11.30am followed by chat and catch up. A simple hot lunch will be served at around 12.30pm. We finish at 2pm. This year the Club has been able to give donations of £50 each to The Benjamin Foundation, Winston Court (NW), Norwich Samaritans, Support Cambodia, St Martin’s Housing Trust and St Helen’s Church. New members of the Club always welcome: to enquire please ring 01692 582418.
The annual Marriage Celebration Mass for married couples in the Diocese is on Saturday 3rd June at 11.30 at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. All married couples and their families are welcome! If you would like to register for a certificate please visit the website https://www.rcdea.org.uk/marriage-mass-registration/ Join us after Mass for tea & cake in the Cathedral Hall. Photographs of couples with the Bishop will be available online after the day.
Annual Parish Meeting is on Sunday 4th June at 7pm.in the parish hall. This is an opportunity for our three communities, not only to hear of the latest plans and activities for the parish but to socialise together as we have done in the past. May we have volunteers please to a) set up the hall beforehand: b) serve teas/coffees. Main course is provided by St Helen & desserts by St John of the Cross. Hall open from 1.30pm onwards. Our guest speakers are Fr Mark Hackeson and two guests from Ipswich who have visited Cambodia and who will give a power-point presentation. Do come.
‘Walking with Young People’ – 10th June. A day of reflection and training for catechists & anyone working with young people. The speaker is David Wells; held at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Poringland, Norfolk. To book a place, pl see www.rcdea.org.uk/youth
Family Enrichment Conference. Raising a family as a couple or as a single-parent has always been a challenge. Issues range from spousal relationship, social media influence, challenging behaviour at home, how to pass on the Catholic Faith and others. Everyone is invited to attend the Conference on Sat 10th June’23 to explore these topics & take home practical tips from four guest speakers. It starts at 11am at Our Lady Immaculate & St Etheldreda church hall in Newmarket. Visit https://familyenrichmentconference.eventbrite.co.uk email: fecjune2023@gmail.com. Children’s lunch free – need to book.
Quiz and Chips! Kerry and Lauren have organised another fund-raising event for World Youth Day: tickets on sale Sunday at the Sacred Heart after Mass. It is on Saturday 1st July from – 5.00pm at the parish hall. Ticket price includes food & a donation to WYD. For information please speak to Kerry or Lauren after Mass. See the poster!
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Mary Carr, Paul Watson, Cyril Shenton, Patricia Newton, Celia Cooper, Michael Haughton, Marie Barton, Gerry Francis, Robert Buhagiar, Alf and Margaret Larkins and Daphne Necchi.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Winifred (Win) Armes, Elizabeth (Rosemary) Walmsley, Teresa Gray, Christopher Smith, Carmel Larter, Thomasina Hopkins and Brenda White. May they rest in peace.
