Since Christ himself has said, ‘This is my Body,’ who shall dare to doubt that it is his Body?”
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi Year C celebrates the gift of the Eucharist. It reminds us of God’s love and the unity of the Church through the Body and Blood of Christ. Corpus Christi is the celebration of the abiding presence of a loving God as Emmanuel– God with us – in order to give collective thanks to our Lord for his living with us in the Eucharist. The feast also gives us an occasion to learn more about the importance and value of the “Real Presence” on Jesus — body and blood, soul and Divinity under the appearances of bread and wine — so that we may appreciate the Sacrament better and receive maximum benefit from the Eucharist.
Fr. Peter
Friday Abstinence, this Friday, is dispensed. Next weekend there is a second collection for Peter’s Pence.
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.
Evening Mass at Sacred Heart at 7.30 pm
Please, if possible, make ever effort to attend these Masses so that we can truly celebrate our Patronal Feast Day on Friday.
Parish Trip to Rome
We are planning a pilgrimage to Rome on 8th June 2026. If you are interested in joining the group, please enter your name and contact email address or phone number on the sheet at the back of your church. The final cost will depend on the number of people going on the trip. Any queries, please contact Peter Brander on
p.brander@hotmail.co.uk
Parish Event: On Sunday 6th July we are having an International Bring and Share Meal, in the parish hall and grounds of the church. We need to know the numbers involved, so please add your name to the list in the church porch – by Sunday 22nd June
Advanced Notice: CAFOD Walk, Saturday 12th July, Reepham area. More details to come.
We are looking for a 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, see here 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.
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: Nellie Howell, Mary Gowing, Sheila Butler, Victor Kavanagh and Iris Sherry. May they rest in peace.
