30th Week in Ordinary Time 2020
25th –31st October.
Today’s Gospel reminds us that our faith is not just an abstract theory; it is a practical reality. Jesus brings together the two great commandments: the love of God is closely linked with love of neighbour. It is a religious duty to care for the poor and safeguard the vulnerable.
If you wish to attend a Sunday Mass you will need to book a place with the co-ordinator for each church. No booking is necessary for weekday Masses.
John Bolger at Sacred Heart – 01692 581516 (bolger@waitrose.com);
Fran Ludden at Aylsham – 07849 602227 (fran.ludden@btinternet.com);
Richard McGreevy at Hoveton – 01603 738255 (richardmcgreevy@supanet.com)
EMERGENCY FLOOD APPEAL: Support Cambodia have brought forward their Annual Appeal, [normally in November] to provide immediate aid for Cambodian families affected by the current very serious flooding in 19 of the 25 provinces, including Banteay Meanchey [Svay Sisophon]. Donations will help provide emergency food, toiletries, formula milk and microfinance loans to restart ruined businesses. Donations may be made in cash, by cheque, by bank transfer or via VirginMoneyGiving, marking your donation “Emergency Appeal”. Full details at www.supportcambodia.org.uk>DONATE or call Katie Maidment on 01263 577784. Please Gift Aid if you can. Thank you.
Weekday Masses: Wednesday: 9.30 at St Helen’s, Thursday: 9.30 at Sacred Heart, Friday: 9.30 at St John of the Cross. The Mass on Tuesday has been moved to Thursday to reduce the work of the cleaners.
Please pray for our sick parishioners: Maria Wilby, Matt Butler, John Gowing, Derek and Frances Palman, Kevin Fitzmaurice and Mary Carr.
We remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Joan Weston, Anthony (Tony) Crouch, Sheila Hall, Roger Northway, Charles Thacker, Barbara Stringer, Lena Williams and Gordon Summerhill.
Last week’s collection: £203. 85 (less Aylsham’s total). Standing orders: £533.00.
This weekend there will be a retiring collection for the APF (Association for the Propagation of the Faith).
Father James
