“Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.”
On this 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, the Holy Mother Church invites us to reflect on one of the most important Christian and theological virtues – Faith. It is the foundation of our Christian life. Faith gives us a new vision and a new perspective on life. The readings speak of faith that waits with hope, worship that listens and service that does what is needed. Each passage points to a life that relies on God, not on our own strength.
Fr. Peter
This weekend the second collection is for CAFOD, incorporating our donations of last Friday, Harvest Fast Day. You can also donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030.
Mass Count (No. 3) should be taken this weekend.
World Mission Day is on Sunday 19th October.
HARVEST THANKSGIVING will be celebrated at all our Masses in our three churches on the weekend of 19th October. Parishioners are invited to bring their harvest items, if possible, before Mass starts, up to the altar where they will be displayed. NO PLASTIC BAGS please, so that we can adorn the church with God’s bounty – and not that of local supermarkets!! Perishable items will be sold after Mass for CAFOD; store cupboard items will go to the Food Bank.
RCIA – Journey in Faith. If thinking about becoming a Catholic or just want to know more about the Catholic Faith, pl speak to Fr Peter.
Next Lectio Divina meeting at St John of the Cross, Aylsham, is at 7pm on Monday 6th October. Info: mary.wallace79@gmail.com
The SVP will be meeting again on Tuesday 14th October at 7pm, this time at Aylsham. For further information/support from our SVP members please contact Maria or Mary on 07746 007508 or email us at svpsacredheartnw@gmail.com
Fire Marshall training is now set for 16th October – same time & venue.
Opportunity for Catholics in Healthcare and Life Sciences to Support Ethics Project. The Diocese invites doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers & other professionals to contribute to an ongoing project applying the Church’s recent teaching on human dignity to the increasing challenges of living the Catholic faith in these professions. Success with recent workshops in Catholic Chaplaincies of both Cambridge & East Anglia makes participation now possible by completing a short online form.
Your reflections will assist a panel (ethicists/theologians) consider these lived experiences & how to support those facing them. Begin-ning in Spring 2026, the panel’s insights will be shared through additional workshops & published materials. To contribute, please visit https://forms.office.com/e/CfJ6sM4m5L
Do join us for an afternoon of fun at our BEETLE DRIVE which will be held in our parish hall at the Sacred Heart on Saturday 25th October, from 2-4pm. Great entertainment for families.
Accompanied Children – FREE. Adults – £5. Proceeds will go to our church funds. Do please sign the sheet in the church porch.
The CHRISTMAS FAYRE is on Saturday 29th November in the hall; 9am – 1pm. Watch this space for relevant details.
Our CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY is on Saturday 20th December, 2 – 5pm in the hall. Refreshments will be provided plus a visit from Father Christmas. To secure your child’s place you MUST SIGN UP BY SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER. Further information pl email: faithful.flames2025@gmail.com Also sign up using QT code on any of the ‘Children’s Christmas Party’ posters.
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 & Amy Heywood & Peter, and Cathie Dickson.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Eileen Winson, Sylvia Butcher, Joyce Bailey, Emanuel Galea, Deanna Gawlina, Mary Merrill, Reinike (Ron) Papendick and Kathleen Kelly. May they rest in peace.