Wednesdays: 16th April, 10:30am, Stations of the Cross, Foulsham Holy Innocents’.
Holy Week in our local Churches
Monday of Holy Week
14th April
7.00pm
Holy Innocents, Foulsham
Compline
7.30pm
All Saints, Stibbard
Stations of the Cross
Tuesday of Holy Week
15th April
7.00pm
All Saints, Bawdeswell
Compline
6.30pm
St Margaret, Worthing
Iona Evening Worship
Wednesday of Holy Week
16th April
10.30am
Holy Innocents, Foulsham
Stations of the Cross
7.00pm
St Thomas, Foxley
Compline
Maundy Thursday
17th April
7.00pm
St Mary, Sparham
Holy Communion
7.30pm
St Andrew, Guist
Holy Communion with Washing of the Feet
Good Friday
18th April
1.00pm
St Thomas, Foxley to All Saints, Bawdeswell
Walk of Witness
2.00pm
All Saints, Bawdeswell
An Hour before the Cross
2.00pm
St Mary, North Elmham
An Hour before the Cross
2.00pm
St Mary, Elsing to St Margaret, Lyng
Walk of Witness
Holy Saturday
19th April
7.30pm
St Mary, Elsing
Easter Vigil
Revelations Revealed – Friday 25th April, 10.30am All Saints’ Church, Wood Norton Join us for a talk led by Revd Nicholas Varnon on the mysteries of the Book of Revelation of St John the Divine. The talk will take the format of two 45-minute sessions with a break for refreshments.
If you’re interested in attending, please contact: Neil Primrose, nprim101@aol.com
Stately Car Boot Sale, Sennowe Park, Sunday 4th May Will you carry away a bargain at this year's Stately Car Boot sale?
Date: Sunday 4th May 2025 10am-3pm at Sennowe Park
For the first time this year you can purchase your tickets in advance. Priced at £5.00 per person (under-16s free), all proceeds will go directly to support repairs and restoration to Norfolk Churches.
Book your tickets here. Bookings will close at 9am, Thursday 11th April.
Payment by card only please. Please either print out or save your receipt as this will be your entry for the day.
Further information from events@norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk
Coffee & cake meet-up – Guist Clock Café, 10th May Guist Church and HON Churches are hosting a coffee and cake meet up on Saturday 10th May, 10.30am-12noon.
At Guist Clock Café – come and meet old friends, make new ones, eat cake and support the village shop. Pay for your own orders – squash and biscuits provided free for children.
North Elmham Summer 2025 Music Season The 2025 Music Season at St Mary’s, North Elmham, gets underway on Saturday 10th May (2.30-4pm) with a Singing Workshop with Lauren Dove. Lauren makes a welcome return to St Mary’s with her joyful and enthusiastic style of teaching! No charge, but donations to offset costs are welcome. Tea/coffee & cake provided. St Cecilia, on a panel from St Mary’s Rood Screen. Patron Saint of Musicians, Composers, Instrument Makers and Poets.
For more information about any event or to book concert tickets in advance, please contact Jenny Cunningham, 01362 668224, jennycunningham@mac.com
Follow us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/MusicAtStMarysChurch
Alice in Wonderland – Bylaugh Hall, 27th July
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Bylaugh Hall on Sunday 27th July, 2.00pm.
Tickets and Information: £20 (under-12s free of charge) from www.ticketsource.co.uk or 01362 688499.
Gates open at 12.00. Please bring your own rugs or low-back seating. Hog roast, bar, fabulous stalls and live band.
In aid of the Friends of All Saints Bawdeswell and St Mary’s Bylaugh.
News from the Parishes
Bawdeswell All Saints’ – Save our Roof!
All welcome here but NOT the rain! Please help us to repair our leaky roof and preserve this wonderful building. We need to raise £40,000.
Bawdeswell PCC has just been awarded a grant from the Norfolk Churches Trust (April newsletter here) of £5,000 – a great leg-up towards their goal, but there’s a way to go!
Any donation to this project will be gratefully received. For details on how to donate please contact the treasurer sanditaylor1947@gmail.com or 01362 688268. All transactions confidential.
Wood Norton All Saints’ Church – Cine-Pew - Friday 25th April, 7.30pm
This month’s film is Conclave, the dramatization of the Vatican political thriller by Robert Harris. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when a new pope is elected? Wonder no more…
Doors open at 7pm; light refreshments; bring your own cushions. There is no charge for this event.
Worthing St Margaret – Cream Tea Afternoon – Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, 2-4pm
Enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in the delightful setting of St Margaret’s Church, Worthing. Free admission, although a donation towards the cream teas is appreciated. In aid of the Church Fabric Fund. For further information, please contact: Celia Daniel on 01362 668928 or Miranda Smith on 07884 262591.
God of glory,
by the raising of your Son
you have broken the chains of death and hell:
fill your Church with faith and hope;
for a new day has dawned
and the way to life stands open
in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
World
The Middle East: the people of Palestine, Israel and Syria.
Ukraine.
Myanmar: victims and survivors of the earthquake and their families. Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.
Community
Sick
Departed
Bryan Ellum (North Elmham)
Funeral: Friday 25th April, 11.30am, Swaffham Church, followed by cremation at Mintlyn.
Arthur Smith (North Elmham)
Funeral: Thursday 15th May, 12pm Breckland, followed by Thanks Giving at 2.30pm, St Mary's, North Elmham.
Heart of Norfolk Churches
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