FROM THE PARISH PRIEST
| I look forward to the ‘quiz afternoon’ on Saturday (June 6th) as we are challenged in areas of general knowledge and, perhaps, not so general! These events are an important part of parish life as they help to foster closer relationships between people from the three churches and maybe even forge new friendships. They also raise much needed funding for the church in a fun and entertaining way. We have three churches with three very challenging gardens and grounds as well as a parish hall and presbytery to maintain and repair. This is where the bulk of our money goes and we have to be aware that, as our buildings get older, so the maintenance increases. Thank you to Bob for arranging the fund-raising events with such a good grace and charm – thank you to all the volunteers who do work around the parish with a quiet dignity and help to save us on salaries and other expenses. We have spent the last few weeks in the office designing a new newsletter so that the letter gains more clarity and has a more modern feel to it. There are a few new pieces of information and there will be some ‘old favourites’ that will be left out. This is due to a number of reasons – space being the main factor. Change can often be challenging, and it is just not possible to keep everyone happy all of the time. I am sure that, over time, the new format will become familiar to everyone. | |
| Forum Today at Sacred Heart – This will be held after Mass to allow you to express any points you would like to be raised at the next PPC meeting on Tuesday 2 June. Please make your way to the front of the church immediately after the service. 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. SVP Bake Sale – This will take place on Sunday 14 June after Mass at St John of the Cross and Sacred Heart. Please bring along cakes and baked goods. Sales and cash donations welcome. | 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/ Parish Quiz -Please 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. In your Charity – Please pray for the repose of the soul of Cathy Rudman, who has sadly died after a short illness. Please also remember Adrian and the family in your prayers. |
| 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, Carolyn | Rayner and her mother Mary Rayner and Alan Ganney. We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Bernard Ollivier, Peter Cameron, Grace Butler, Alice Buttle, Val Edwards, Betty Kelso May they rest in peace |
