Parish Pastoral Council have a meeting on Tuesday 9th September at 7pm at St John of the Cross, Aylsham. Copies of both Minutes of the PPC meeting held on Tuesday 27th May & Minutes of the AGM held on Thursday 17th July are available here and in church porches.
SVP (Sacred Heart) meet again on Tuesday 9th September at 7pm in the presbytery. For further information/support from our SVP members, please contact Maria or Mary on 07746 007508 or email us at: svpsacredheartnw@gmail.com
RCIA – Journey in Faith meetings are starting again this Autumn in September for those who are thinking about becoming a Catholic or who would just like to know more about the Catholic Faith. If you would like to join the group please speak to Fr Peter.
Bookings are now open for the Defibrillator Course which will be held on Sunday 14th September at the Sacred Heart from 1.00 – 3.00pm. To secure a place, either email, phone or text the course tutor, John Holden jholden54@talktalk.net or on 07791278653. No ‘signing up’ sheets and no block bookings please! There are only 8 places and this is the last course this year.
Keys to the parish hall. Following a recent Diocesan Health & Safety inspection to comply with requirements a new door lock will be installed next Thursday 28th August. Legitimate hall users will be provided with replacement keys prior to booked sessions also keys retained in both the sacristy and presbytery will be replaced. Please do not attempt to use old (existing) keys from next Thursday as they won’t work and may damage the lock.
Last month’s Afternoon Cream Tea with Prosecco was postponed owing to the threat of inclement weather. But we have rescheduled the event and it is now due to take place on Sunday 7th September at Judi’s house in Oulton, near Blickling from 3-5pm. Tickets cost £10. Takings to go towards restoration funds for St John of the Cross Church. To book or for further details, please contact Fran Ludden on 07849 602227 or fran.ludden@btinternet.com
Charismatic Diocesan Service invite you to a Day of Renewal – “Fountain of Hope” at St Henry Morse Church, Shelfanger Road, Diss, IP22 4DX on 6th September 10:00 – 16:15.
Stella Maris have written to thank the parish for our support on Sea Sunday 2025 when we raised £735.33 plus individual donations.
The next Coffee Morning at St Helen’s, Hoveton, will be on Wednesday 3 September at 10.30. Do please bring your friends and drop in for a cuppa and homemade refreshments. You are all most welcome.
Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride and Walk takes place on Saturday 13 September 09.00 to 17.00. Details to follow.
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 and Amy Heywood and Peter, and Cathie Dickson.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Leokadia Lloyd, Christina Quinn, Catherine (Kitty) Brooder, Anthony Conrad, Beatrice Burton, Joan (Jean) Law, Teresa Moss, Anthony Bateman, Michael McCarthy, Patricia Nelder and Josephine Dady.
May they rest in peace.
