News-sheet 5 July
Jesus said:
‘A prophet is only despised
in his own country.’
(St Mark, Chapter 6; Today’s Gospel)
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend the Church observes as a ‘Day for Life’ – we remember all those who devote themselves to upholding the sanctity of human life and pray for a greater respect for human life among those who have influence in national and local government in our country. At all Masses this weekend there will be a Second Collection for ‘life charities’: in particular for the ‘LIFE’ organisation and for the Linacre Centre, which is a Catholic research centre in London, which seeks to advance Catholic teaching and practice in the field of bio-ethics.
This Sunday is also the National S.V.P. Pilgrimage to Walsingham for the Sick. Mass at 1.30pm. If you need a lift, please telephone David Thornton on 01263-579279.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tuesday:
9.45am: Julian Group meets at 97 Station Road, Cromer
11am: S.V.P. Conference meets at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer
Wednesday:
2pm: Mass for the Sick and Housebound at Our Lady of Refuge, followed by Tea in the Hall, organised by the S.V.P.
NB. No 9am Mass today.
7pm: St Joseph’s Choir Practice in St Joseph’s Hall.
7.30pm: Our Lady of Refuge Choir Practice in the Hall at Cromer.
Thursday:
No Mass at Holt today.
Friday:
10am – 2pm: The Centenary Hall at Our Lady of Refuge will be in use for a Day of Recollection for St Augustine’s School, Costessey.
Saturday:
11am: Mass at St John’s Cathedral for CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE, followed by light refreshments. This event is for everyone, but especially for those celebrating a First or significant anniversary or the birth of a new baby, with certificates presented to those couples celebrating 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th and above (please inform Mary Clark in advance: Tel: 01603-504667 or e-mail: mflco-ordinator@east-angliadiocese.org.uk). Also, if you are not able to attend but would like a Certificate signed by Bishop Michael, please let Mary Clark know as soon as possible. There is no charge for the day, but donations are invited.
Next weekend
SEA SUNDAY: Second Collection at all Masses for the Apostleship of the Sea.
SUNDAY: ‘THE BIG ONE’: A day of faith, fun and food for young people of Secondary School age from all across the Diocese. Held at St Benedict’s School, Bury St Edmunds. For details tel: 01508-494833.
Also next Sunday: Cromer Pier Forecourt Evangelistic Service at 3.30pm.
SOME ADVANCE NOTICES
Monday, 13th July: No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament today.
Saturday, 25th July: NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS’ PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: The purpose of this Pilgrimage is to give honour and thanks to St Joachim and St Anne, Parents of Mary and Grandparents of Jesus and all Grandparents in the world today, for all they have done for us down through the ages. Grandchildren are encouraged to write prayers for their Grandparents, which will be blessed on the day. Mass at 12 noon, followed by picnic lunch. 2pm – 2.30pm: Children’s Liturgy: 3pm. Funfair, bouncy castle, clowns and games.
Also on Saturday, 25th July: Day of Prayer and Reflection at the Church of the Annunciation, Walsingham, to prepare for the visit of the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux to England and Wales. Parish Mass 9.30am. Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm; Session 2: 2pm – 4pm. The Day will be led by Father Matt Blake, o.c.d., Prior and Parish Priest at the Carmelite Priory, Kensington. Details of the visit of the relics to Walsingham: http://www.catholicrelics.co.uk/
A ‘THANK YOU’ FROM FATHER DENYS: My sincere thanks to everyone in the Parish for all the cards, greetings and gifts that arrived for my 70th Birthday last Sunday. My thanks also to those who organised the splendid ‘after Mass’ Parties at both Cromer and Sheringham. It was altogether a most memorable day!
VISITORS TO OUR PARISH: You are all most welcome and we hope you enjoy your stay with us. We provide GIFT AID envelopes for those visitors who normally use this method for their Church giving. Envelopes will be found in each pew. Will you please complete in ink (or biro), with your full name and address, including the post code (NB the address you write on the GIFT AID envelope must be your permanent address, not your holiday address).
The date of declaration will be the date you make the donation. The National Insurance Number, whilst desirable, is not essential. As you are doubtless aware, when you use your GIFT AID facility, the Parish receives about 25% more than you actually give – provided, that is, you pay Income Tax. Thank you!
PARISH RE-CYCLING? If any member of the parish has an item or items they wish to dispose of, please let me know. The item(s) will be advertised in the News-sheet. We have already been able in this way to find good homes for a number of otherwise unwanted or surplus items of furniture and other household goods.
Wanted urgently – a motor mower – (push, not ‘sit-on’, type) - for use in the grounds round St Joseph’s.
Needing a good home (or garden!): Pergola 2.70m. X 2.70m.; and wanted: a couple of cane chairs (or recliner) for conservatory: Please contact John Bradley on 01263-722502.
Needing a good home: A three piece suite (2 arm chairs and matching two-seat settee in French navy) in excellent condition. Please contact Mary Haynes for details: Tel: 01263-513651.
Also needing a good home: AEG Lavamat Programmable Washing Machine: available any time from Friday, 3rd July.
Dell 725 Printer (free) and Ink Cartridges for Epson C425 and Dell 725 Printers @ £2.50 each.
For the above items contact Keith Holt at the Presbytery.
PARISH SUMMER FETE: Saturday, 1st August 11.30am – 2.30pm at St Joseph’s:
Many thanks for all the bottles brought in last weekend.
Please be ready to bring in ITEMS FOR CHILDREN’S GAMES STALL and also THE TOILETRIES STALL next weekend!
MRS. CHRISTINE BLAKE, R.I.P.
Many of you will know by now of the sudden death last Saturday evening of Christine Blake. Christine was a very long-standing member of St Joseph’s Parish and also had many links with the Cathedral Parish. For some years she was the St Joseph’s rep. on the Diocesan Pastoral Council and currently a member of the PPC of our Parish. We offer her family our sincere sympathy and assurance of prayers. I hope to be able to give details of the Funeral arrangements at the weekend.
PHOTOS OF THE ST JOSEPH’S FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CELEBRATION: Please sign the list and indicate which photos you would like no charge, but donations welcome!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ‘AFTER-MASS’ COFFEE ROTA AT OUR LADY OF REFUGE: Some more volunteers are urgently needed to help with the preparations for, serving and clearing up of the after-9am Sunday Mass coffee at Our Lady of Refuge. If you can help, please contact Wendy Allen on 512798.
Church Cleaning Rota at Sheringham: Diana Spalton and June Gunn
Church Cleaning Rota at Cromer: Colin & Stella James
Counters: SHERINGHAM: This week: P. Bowie & M. Otway
Next week: A. Bronne & A. Richards
CROMER: This week: Simon & Mary Mustoe-Arthur
Next week: Peter & Jackie Cooper
Collection last weekend: £1,071.03 (Sheringham: £435.75; Cromer: £515.28 Standing Orders: £120). 2nd Collection for Peter’s Pence: £268.51; 2nd Collection this weekend (Day for Life) for Life Charities; 2nd Collection next weekend for the Apostleship of the Sea.Dear Parishioners,
This weekend the Church observes as a ‘Day for Life’ – we remember all those who devote themselves to upholding the sanctity of human life and pray for a greater respect for human life among those who have influence in national and local government in our country. At all Masses this weekend there will be a Second Collection for ‘life charities’: in particular for the ‘LIFE’ organisation and for the Linacre Centre, which is a Catholic research centre in London, which seeks to advance Catholic teaching and practice in the field of bio-ethics.
This Sunday is also the National S.V.P. Pilgrimage to Walsingham for the Sick. Mass at 1.30pm. If you need a lift, please telephone David Thornton on 01263-579279.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tuesday:
9.45am: Julian Group meets at 97 Station Road, Cromer
11am: S.V.P. Conference meets at Our Lady of Refuge, Cromer
Wednesday:
2pm: Mass for the Sick and Housebound at Our Lady of Refuge, followed by Tea in the Hall, organised by the S.V.P.
NB. No 9am Mass today.
7pm: St Joseph’s Choir Practice in St Joseph’s Hall.
7.30pm: Our Lady of Refuge Choir Practice in the Hall at Cromer.
Thursday:
No Mass at Holt today.
Friday:
10am – 2pm: The Centenary Hall at Our Lady of Refuge will be in use for a Day of Recollection for St Augustine’s School, Costessey.
Saturday:
11am: Mass at St John’s Cathedral for CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE, followed by light refreshments. This event is for everyone, but especially for those celebrating a First or significant anniversary or the birth of a new baby, with certificates presented to those couples celebrating 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th and above (please inform Mary Clark in advance: Tel: 01603-504667 or e-mail: mflco-ordinator@east-angliadiocese.org.uk). Also, if you are not able to attend but would like a Certificate signed by Bishop Michael, please let Mary Clark know as soon as possible. There is no charge for the day, but donations are invited.
Next weekend
SEA SUNDAY: Second Collection at all Masses for the Apostleship of the Sea.
SUNDAY: ‘THE BIG ONE’: A day of faith, fun and food for young people of Secondary School age from all across the Diocese. Held at St Benedict’s School, Bury St Edmunds. For details tel: 01508-494833.
Also next Sunday: Cromer Pier Forecourt Evangelistic Service at 3.30pm.
SOME ADVANCE NOTICES
Monday, 13th July: No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament today.
Saturday, 25th July: NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS’ PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: The purpose of this Pilgrimage is to give honour and thanks to St Joachim and St Anne, Parents of Mary and Grandparents of Jesus and all Grandparents in the world today, for all they have done for us down through the ages. Grandchildren are encouraged to write prayers for their Grandparents, which will be blessed on the day. Mass at 12 noon, followed by picnic lunch. 2pm – 2.30pm: Children’s Liturgy: 3pm. Funfair, bouncy castle, clowns and games.
Also on Saturday, 25th July: Day of Prayer and Reflection at the Church of the Annunciation, Walsingham, to prepare for the visit of the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux to England and Wales. Parish Mass 9.30am. Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm; Session 2: 2pm – 4pm. The Day will be led by Father Matt Blake, o.c.d., Prior and Parish Priest at the Carmelite Priory, Kensington. Details of the visit of the relics to Walsingham: http://www.catholicrelics.co.uk/
A ‘THANK YOU’ FROM FATHER DENYS: My sincere thanks to everyone in the Parish for all the cards, greetings and gifts that arrived for my 70th Birthday last Sunday. My thanks also to those who organised the splendid ‘after Mass’ Parties at both Cromer and Sheringham. It was altogether a most memorable day!
VISITORS TO OUR PARISH: You are all most welcome and we hope you enjoy your stay with us. We provide GIFT AID envelopes for those visitors who normally use this method for their Church giving. Envelopes will be found in each pew. Will you please complete in ink (or biro), with your full name and address, including the post code (NB the address you write on the GIFT AID envelope must be your permanent address, not your holiday address).
The date of declaration will be the date you make the donation. The National Insurance Number, whilst desirable, is not essential. As you are doubtless aware, when you use your GIFT AID facility, the Parish receives about 25% more than you actually give – provided, that is, you pay Income Tax. Thank you!
PARISH RE-CYCLING? If any member of the parish has an item or items they wish to dispose of, please let me know. The item(s) will be advertised in the News-sheet. We have already been able in this way to find good homes for a number of otherwise unwanted or surplus items of furniture and other household goods.
Wanted urgently – a motor mower – (push, not ‘sit-on’, type) - for use in the grounds round St Joseph’s.
Needing a good home (or garden!): Pergola 2.70m. X 2.70m.; and wanted: a couple of cane chairs (or recliner) for conservatory: Please contact John Bradley on 01263-722502.
Needing a good home: A three piece suite (2 arm chairs and matching two-seat settee in French navy) in excellent condition. Please contact Mary Haynes for details: Tel: 01263-513651.
Also needing a good home: AEG Lavamat Programmable Washing Machine: available any time from Friday, 3rd July.
Dell 725 Printer (free) and Ink Cartridges for Epson C425 and Dell 725 Printers @ £2.50 each.
For the above items contact Keith Holt at the Presbytery.
PARISH SUMMER FETE: Saturday, 1st August 11.30am – 2.30pm at St Joseph’s:
Many thanks for all the bottles brought in last weekend.
Please be ready to bring in ITEMS FOR CHILDREN’S GAMES STALL and also THE TOILETRIES STALL next weekend!
MRS. CHRISTINE BLAKE, R.I.P.
Many of you will know by now of the sudden death last Saturday evening of Christine Blake. Christine was a very long-standing member of St Joseph’s Parish and also had many links with the Cathedral Parish. For some years she was the St Joseph’s rep. on the Diocesan Pastoral Council and currently a member of the PPC of our Parish. We offer her family our sincere sympathy and assurance of prayers. I hope to be able to give details of the Funeral arrangements at the weekend.
PHOTOS OF THE ST JOSEPH’S FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CELEBRATION: Please sign the list and indicate which photos you would like no charge, but donations welcome!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ‘AFTER-MASS’ COFFEE ROTA AT OUR LADY OF REFUGE: Some more volunteers are urgently needed to help with the preparations for, serving and clearing up of the after-9am Sunday Mass coffee at Our Lady of Refuge. If you can help, please contact Wendy Allen on 512798.
Church Cleaning Rota at Sheringham: Diana Spalton and June Gunn
Church Cleaning Rota at Cromer: Colin & Stella James
Counters: SHERINGHAM: This week: P. Bowie & M. Otway
Next week: A. Bronne & A. Richards
CROMER: This week: Simon & Mary Mustoe-Arthur
Next week: Peter & Jackie Cooper
Collection last weekend: £1,071.03 (Sheringham: £435.75; Cromer: £515.28 Standing Orders: £120). 2nd Collection for Peter’s Pence: £268.51; 2nd Collection this weekend (Day for Life) for Life Charities; 2nd Collection next weekend for the Apostleship of the Sea.
SICK AND HOUSEBOUND: Bishop Michael Evans. At Sheringham: Agnes Wells, Carmela Boyle, Mary Mayes, Louise Bates, Roger Parsons, Angela Bronne, Victoria Skittrall, Julie Fisher, Patrick Boulton, Peter White, Norma and John Kelly, Dorothy Smith, Ken Sills, Dorothea Crux, Eileen Short, Mario Ricciardi, Billie Ault, Jim Gillick, Brian Dewhurst, Anne Freestone, Bridget Lomasney. At Cromer: Joe Aylward, Mrs. Connolly, Barbara Cox, Charles and Molly Cullen, Len Wilde, Tracey Gowan, Joan McKenna, Frank McNeillis, Anne and Patrick Buxton, Teddy Ratcliffe, Patricia Clayton, Kathleen Heslin, Eileen Crossfield, Julie Bryant, Barbara Leake, Sonya Wright and all to whom we take Holy Communion.
ANNIVERSARIES: Lilian Gunton (1982), Gracie Jelf (1987), Jack Asaby (2001), Robert Smith (1985),Edward Dadd (1972), Agnes del Riego (1952), Francis Garrard (1970), Bernard Wilson (1985), R.I.P. Please also remember: Ana Balbastre, who died on June 26th and Christine Blake, who died on June 27th. May they rest in peace.
DIOCESE AND PARISH INFORMATION:
The Bishop: Right Rev. Michael Evans: Tel: 01508-492202
The Parish Priest: Rev. Denys Lloyd: 58 Cromer Road, Sheringham NR26 8RT Tel: 01263-822036
e-mail: ourladyandstjoseph@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.northnorfolk.org/cromercatholicchurch/
Masses this week: 14th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (‘B’) (DAY FOR LIFE)
Saturday 6pm (Cromer): Private Intention
Sunday 9am (Cromer): R.I.P. Pauline Wright (Roberts); 10.30am (Sheringham) People of the Parish
Monday (Feria) (Sheringham): 9am R.I.P. Ana Balbastre
Tuesday (Feria) (Sheringham): 7pm R.I.P. Robert Jackson
Wednesday (Feria) Cromer): 2pm Sick and Housebound (SVP Mass)
Thursday (Feria) NO MASS TODAY
Friday (Feria) (Cromer): 9am R.I.P. Fr. Peter Cansdale (Foundation Mass)
Saturday (ST BENEDICT, CO-PATRON OF EUROPE) (FEAST) (Sheringham): 9am Private Intention
Masses next weekend: 15th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (Year ‘B’) SEA SUNDAY
Saturday 6pm (Cromer): R.I.P. Betty Clark
Sunday 9am (Cromer): People of the Parish; 10.30am (Sheringham) R.I.P. John David Lodge
Confessions: Sheringham: Saturday at 9.30am; Cromer: Saturday at 5pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday 9.30am – 10am at St Joseph’s