Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Post date: Feb 9, 2013 3:55:44 PM

SUNDAY [Sat] 6.00pm The Parish. 10.45 am Sung Mass. (Scott Franey )

Monday 10.00 am Feria

Tuesday. 7.00 pm FOR ASH WEDNESDAY (Patricia Riggs. R.I.P. )

Wednesday 10.00 am ASH WEDNESDAY (Mary Cox. R.I.P.)                                                                                                                                   

Thursday 10.00 am Sts Cyril and Methodius (John Cox. R.I.P. )

Friday 10.00 am Lent Feria (Michael Cox. R.I.P.)

Saturday 10.00 am Lent Feria (Prayer Book Ints.)

Sunday [Sat] 6.00.pm Mass. The Parish 10.45 am Sung Mass.

Morning Prayer: 9.45 am before weekday Mass.

Confessions: Any time that is convenient. Best before or after weekday Mass or Saturday at 5.30 p.m .Dear Friends, 

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WEDNESDAY IS ASH WEDNESDAY AND IS A DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE.  The time for Easter Communion runs from Ash Wednesday to Trinity Sunday (26th May) 

LENTEN TALKS ON ST JOHN’S GOSPEL are being held at Fakenham Parish Church on Wednesdays, 20th February to 20th March at 2.30 and 7.30 pm. See inner sheet for more details.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS for Lent on Friday at 3.00 pm.

PARLIAMENT’S VOTE CHANGING THE LAW ON MARRIAGE. Sadly we know the result, but it has yet to go to the House of Lords and return to the House of Commons. So thank you for your voice, and don’t stop. George Freeman M.P. voted against and Keith Simpson M.P. voted for.

MONDAY IS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK

WALK WITH ME FOR LENT BOOKLETS are on sale today at £1 each.

THE SINGLES GROUP. Sadly Janet Power is no longer able to continue organising the Singles Lunches and Jose Gilson has kindly offered to take over. The next meeting is on 21st February at the Running Horse. Please let Jose know if you intend to be there, on 01485 528495.

CELEBRATE EAST ANGLIA: a lively Catholic, faith-filled weekend for the whole family. Inspiring talks, children’s age appropriate streams, Mass. At St Benedict’s School, Bury St Edmunds on 13-14th April 2012. Contact Sheila Salmon on 01328 878785. See leaflets at back of church or check out www.celebrateconference.org for more details.

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER is on Friday March 1st at Holy Trinity, Hempton at 2.30 pm

THE DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK, containing all Parishes, telephone numbers, Diocesan Organisations, Liturgical Calendar of Sundays and Weekday Masses etc. is on sale. Price £3.50

YEAR OF FAITH BOOKLET “DOORWAY TO FAITH” PART TWO is on sale, price £1 each. You will remember this is a Journey through the Catechism for the Year of Faith mainly for those who have been using the first three months’ booklet.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES ARE ON THURSDAY AT 5.30-6.30 pm IN THE PRESBYTERY. PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILDREN ON TIME AND STAY FOR THE HOUR WITH THEM, TO HELP WITH THE HOMEWORK. THE NEXT CLASS IS THIS THURSDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY.

There is EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT for the Year of Faith everyday between 1 and 2 pm at the Shrine during February.

Weekly Collection: Loose £187.67 Gift Aid £274.20, Total £461.87. Second Collection, Catholic Education Services £98.90. Many Thanks. If you pay tax, please covenant as we receive another 25p in the £1. For more details contact Covenant Officer John Morling on 01328 700575

I am always available to visit you at home, bless the house etc. Fr. Tony Webb.