The 4th Sunday of Advent Year A brings us very close to Christmas. The readings help us focus on who Jesus is and why He came. We hear the name Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” This is the message we hold onto as we get ready to celebrate His birth.
As we approach the joyful celebration of Christmas and prepare to begin a new year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and love for each and every one of you. I extend heartfelt Christmas blessings to you and your loved ones.
In this season of hope, joy and peace, I am reminded of the immense privilege and blessing it is to serve as your parish priest. I am deeply moved by the unwavering support and faith that each of you brings to our parish community.
Your prayers, your kindness, and your dedication to our shared mission enrich my life in ways words cannot fully express. I feel truly fortunate to walk this journey of faith with all of you, as together we continue to grow in God’s love and grace.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the gift of your presence, your prayers and your support. Please know that I hiold each of you in my heart and in my prayers. May God bless you abundantly this Christmas and always.
Fr. Peter
Christmas Eve Mass Times:
Sacred Heart at 6.00pm – Family Mass
St John of the Cross at 9.00pm – Midnight Mass
Christmas Day Mass Times:
St Helen’s at 9.00am – Christmas Morning Mass
Sacred Heart at 11.00am
For all Mass times click here.
The Collection at all Christmas Masses is our personal gift to Fr Peter. Please keep all other contributions to the parish until the following week.
CAFOD We have received a letter of thanks for the support we have shown throughout the year and for our latest donation of £1,285.71
A TRADITIONAL CAROL SERVICE OF CAROLS & READINGS will be held at the Sacred Heart Church this Sunday afternoon at 3pm
Sunday Missals. A limited number of new Missals are available for Sunday Mass but please will you make sure you return them to the back of the church after Mass.
Message from the SVP. Thank you all so much for your most generous gifts given in response to the SVP Second Collection Appeal on 22nd/23rd November. We collected £942.69! If you have decided to be a benefactor or to volunteer to join our conference group you can contact Steve on 07808901028 or Maria on 07746007508.
The Norwich Foodbank thank everyone at St Helen’s for their wonderful donations in the Reverse Advent Calendar Appeal. They were truly overwhelmed by the response.
Church Floral arrangements at Christmas. Our flower arrangers would be most appreciative of any financial support in the coming weeks in order to put on their very best display to celebrate our Lord’s birthday.
Mary Bell from Clarence House, Mundesley, sends Christmas Greetings and best wishes to all at the Sacred Heart.
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, Cathie Dickson, Carolyn Rayner, her mother Mary Rayner & Antonia.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Bridget Bennett, Bertha (Teddy) Palmer, Alice Taylor, Richard Barrett, Doreen Clark, Juliette (Nan) Davies, Mary Dawes, Nora Slater, Frank Loads, Patricia Coles, Kathleen Bates, Ruth Blishen, Thomas Proud, June Cole, George Mousley and William Pursey. May they rest in peace.
