Catholic Parish of the Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart North Walsham, St John of the Cross Aylsham, St Helen Hoveton

Sacred Heart North Walsham, St John of the Cross Aylsham, St Helen Hoveton

NEWSLETTER 24.05.26

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FROM THE PARISH PRIEST

Pentecost:  The wonderful feast of Pentecost has arrived and in the Catholic Church we always celebrate this feast with great joy and anticipation.  Joy, that Jesus has sent us his Advocate to share a life of intimacy and strength with us, and anticipation, because of the power and love of the Holy Spirit as he descends to be with the Church.    Pentecost marks the very end, the final day, of the Easter season and we now move into Ordinary Time right through until Advent and the start of the new liturgical year.  We must not make the mistake of assuming that as it is called ‘Ordinary Time’ that it is in any way boring or mundane – It is rather a time of ‘counting’ – each week being given a chronological number (the 8th week of Ordinary Time – for example).  Rather, it represents the orderliness of the Church’s calendar.  I love orderliness and systems, so I am quite comfortable with the title.  During this time, we focus on the life, times and ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ and how he gathered people around him through this ministry and through his love for all of humanity.   We have many feasts to look forward to during this time; Corpus Christi, Holy Trinity, Christ the High Priest as well as in our secular life the many milestones and celebrations that are in our calendars.  Definitely not a time of boredom and far from ‘ordinary’.  May we all have a blessed Pentecost celebration.  
Pilgrimage to Rome – For those who are going to Rome on June 8th, there will be a very short meeting after Mass this Sunday, 24th in the hall meeting room.  Please note there will be an interment taking place after the service so please wait in the hall.  St John the Cross – Coffee Morning – This is in aid of Support Cambodia, 10.00 am – 12 noon on Saturday 30th May.  Homemade cakes, jam.  Cambodian crafts.  Proceeds to the Bob Maidment Educational Support Fund.  Details: www.supportcambodia.org.uk or 01263 577784 Fire Marshal Training Course – There are a number of places left on this course, taking place at St John of the Cross Church, Aylsham, on Monday 8th June at 1.00 pm. Please contact Fran Ludden (fran.ludden@btinternet.com/07849 602227) for further details or to book a place. Marriage Celebration Mass – All married couples of the diocese are invited to attend the Annual Marriage Celebration Mass on Saturday 13th June at 11.30 in the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich or details and to register online, please see www.rcdea.org.uk/marriage-mass-registration/  This is a great day out to the Cathedral to meet with other people celebrating their marriage and to enjoy a joyful social event afterwards.
Parish Quiz – Those of you who enjoy a Saturday afternoon get-together, should join us for this fun event on Saturday 6th June, 2pm-4pm. Come as a team of up to 6 or join others there to make one! Half- time refreshments. Raffle contributions welcomed.   
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, Margaret Larkins, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Mary Long, Malcolm Akers, Frances Mack, Amy Heywood & Peter, Cathie Dickson, CarolynRayner and her mother Mary Rayner and Alan Ganney.We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Carmel Larter, Thomasina Hopkins, Brenda White, Mary Stockham, Val O’Hara, Joan Williamson, Nuala Wilders.May they rest in peace