Saint Giles' Church
Over the past few weeks the Altar at St Giles has been restored and beautified.
Previously the lower section was simply painted red and covered by a frontal.
It has beeen skillfully decorated to match the upper half.
Thie image above shows the altar now resplendent, a worthy place to offer the sacred mysteries.
Chrism Mass 2022
The Rt Rev Norman Banks was the Pricipal Celebrant and Preacher
at the Mass on Wednesday 13th April in Saint Mary & All Saints, Little Walsingham.
Below are a few of the photos taken at the Mass which was 'live-streamed' to Sweden.
NEWS FROM THE APCM
Churchwardens
St Mary's: Stephen Parkinson (Vice-Chair of the Walsingham PCC) &
Maureen Howard
St Peter's: Brian Landale & James Woodhouse
St Giles: Bert Frew & Barry Shipp
West Barsham: Susanna Soames & Grace Howlett (Vice-Chair of the Barsham PCC)
East Barsham: David Simmons & James Goodley
Walsingham Treasurer: Stephen Parkinson
Barsham Treasurer: Lynette Sutton
PCC Secretary to both Parishes: Lynette Sutton
Walsingham PCC Members:
Jonathan Bardwell Paolo Castagnoli Graham Howard
Marlene Keeling Susan Poole Pat Sikes
Marc Booty Steve Burgoine Pam Millar
Cara Ross
Sr Angela SSM (In attendance)
Barsham PCC Members:
Sheena White, Sue White.
Parish Confirmation
The Bishop of Richborough will administer the sacrament of Confirmation
on Wednesday 15th June at St Mary’s.
The service will take place in the evening, time to be confirmed.
If you are interested in being confirmed, please speak to Fr Harri.
Ukraine Appeal
The Disaster Emergency Committee is appealing for donations to support the people of Ukraine who are in need of food, water, shelter and healthcare.
To make a donation please either follow this link:
https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
or leave your donation on the offertory plate at the back of any of the Churches within the benefice, in an envelope clearly marked UKRAINE.
UKRAINE
Parishioners are encouraged, as the Archbishops do, to join in Pope Francis' call for Ash Wednesday to be a day of prayer and fasting for this situation.
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Fr Parry
As many of you know, shortly before Christmas, Fr Parry moved into Scarborough House in Wells-next-the-Sea. Since then visiting the home has been restricted to a few individuals. This has now changed. Fr Parry would be delighted to receive any visitors who wished to see him. To do so, please ring Scarborough House (01328 710309) and book an appointment. It is best to avoid anytime between 11.30am and 1.00pm. You will need to present a LFT to be admitted.
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Licensing at Hempton
On Thursday 3rd February at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Hempton, Fr Harri was licensed as Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Hempton with Pudding Norton by the Bishop of Lynn who officiated and preached in the presence of The Rt Revd Norman Banks, Bishop of Richborough.
The Crib Service 2021
This year the Crib Service at S. Mary's went with a "Boom" and below are a few images of the event.
More images can be seen here.
The Confirmation of Joe Goswell
It was a great delight to witness the Confirmation of Joe,by Bishop Robert Ladds, on Thursday 16th December at S. Mary's.
He is the eighth candidate to be confirmed this year from a Benefice Population of 929.
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A Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th Anniversary of
the Induction of The Revd Alfred Hope Patten SSC
as Vicar of Walsingham was held on Saturday 20th November
in St Marys & All Saints Church, Little Walsingham
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On the 19th January 1921 The Revered Alfred Hope Patten was inducted into the living of the Parish of Walsingham with Houghton. As is traditional at an induction he rang the Church bell, and rather than ring a number which might equate to the number of years he hoped to be in the Parish, Fr Patten rang the Angelus. It was a sign of things to come. In July 1922 he restored the Image of Our Lady of Walsingham, and placed it in the Guild Chapel. It was of course not the first image of Our Lady to be brought into this place, that statue which now stands in a niche in the Guild Chapel, was erected by Fr Reeves, Fr Pattens predecessor. But Fr Patten had a clear vision of what he wanted to do in this place, and by 1931 the work to restore the Holy House and the Shrine had begun. Fr Patten contributed significantly to the restoration of Marian devotion in the life of the Church of England.
Fr Patten is rightly remembered for his work in restoring both the Image and the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, but it would be remiss not to recall the considerable work he undertook within the life of the Parish during his 37 years of incumbency. Fr Patten endeared himself to his parishioners through his pastoral care, his teaching, and the generous hospitality which he offered at the Vicarage. Today we give thanks for his ministry, and for the ministry of those who have followed in his footsteps:
Vicars of Walsingham 1921-2021
1921 - 1958 Alfred Hope Patten
1959 - 1976 Alan Arthur Roe
1977 - 1989 John Edgar Barnes
1989 - 1995 Michael John Rear
1995 - 1999 Keith Frank Michael Haydon
2000 - 2011 Norman Aidan Banks
2013 - 2018 Andrew Mark Mitcham
2018 Harri Alan McClelland Williams
The Barshams were grouped with Walsingham Parish from 1995 onwards.
The Mass began with the Angelus recited by Fr Michael Rear, before the Image of Our Lady of Walsingham in the Guild Chapel.
The entrance procession stopped for a station at the statue of ST HUGH OF LINCOLN. Fr Patten was born on the Feast of St Hugh (17th November) and retained a great devotion to him throughout his life.
The GOSPEL was proclaimed by Fr Keith Haydon.
The HOMILY was given by Fr John Barnes.
Following Communion the SOLEMN BLESSING was given by The Rt Revd Norman Banks.
The Sanctuary Party processed to the graves of Fr Alfred Hope Patten and Fr Alan Roe and prayed:
"Hear with favour our prayers, which we humbly offer, O Lord, for the salvation of the souls of Alfred Hope Patten and Alan Roe, your servants and Priests, that they, who devoted a faithful ministry to your name, may rejoice in the perpetual company of your Saints. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen."
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Bishop Roberts Ladds SSC
celebrated his 40th anniversary to the Sacred Ministry
with a Votive Mass of Thanksgiving at S. Mary & All Saints Little Walsingham
on Sunday 26th September 2021
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
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On Thursday 9th September, Michael and Katherine Lovatt attended a Mass of Thanksgiving at S. Mary's celebrated by Fr Harri. together with friends from the Benefice congregation and Katherine's bridesmaid from 60 years ago!
Following the Mass a buffet lunch was held in the church.
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ASSUMPTIONTIDE 2021
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Ecumenical
Torchlight
Procession
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Parish Mass
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Further images of the Assumptiontide Weekend can be viewed in the Photo Albums by clicking this link
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The Bishop of Norwich's Visit to the Benefice
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Bishop Graham visited the Benefice of Walsingham, Houghton and The Barshams on Sunday 8th August 2021 and preached first at the Parish Eucharist at S. Peter's Great Walsingham and then at the Parish Mass at S. Mary & All Saints, Little Walsingham.
It was the Dedication Festival of the S. Mary's in remembrance of it being destroyed by fire on 14th July 1961 and reconsecrated by the Lord Bishop of Norwich on 8th August 1964.
The Mass was well attended by both parishioners of the Benefice and pilgrims to the Shrine and the Bishop blessed children in the Sunday school at the start of the service.
Following the service the Bishop joined in the celebration with members of the congregation.
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Baptism & Confirmation at S. Mary's
On Sunday 11th July there was a
Solemn Pontifical Mass with Baptism & Confirmation
with The Rt Revd Normans Banks SSC,
Bishop of Richborough, as Celebrant and Preacher.
Those Baptised & Confirmed: Makayla Marshall
Those Confirmed: Louise Boer, Jorja Bradshaw, Ellie Jordan
INSTITUTION AND INDUCTION OF FR HARRI WILLIAMS
The Institution by The Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich
and the Induction by The Venerable Ian Bentley, Archdeacon of Lynn
of The Revd Dr Harri Williams
as Vicar of Walsingham Benefice:
Walsingham, Houghton and the Barshams
on 6th May 2021 at S. Mary & All Saints, Little Walsingham
Confirmation at All Saints Church, East Barsham
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On a very chilly Friday 12th February 2021, Bishop Norman visited
All Saints Church, East Barsham to celebrate a Pontifical Mass
with the Confirmation of James & Hattie Goodley.
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Fr Alfred Hope Patten's Memorial Mass
On Tuesday 19th January 2021 a Solemn Mass in thanksgiving for the 100th Anniversary
of Fr Patten's Induction as Vicar of Walsingham was celebrated at S. Mary's.
The chasuble warn by Fr Harri and the Chalice and Patten used belonged to Fr Patten.
Confirmation at S. Mary's
Congratulations to Zac, Mel and Charlie on their confirmation at St Mary's on 23rd August 2020,
by The Rt Rev Norman Banks, Bishop of Richborough.
Charlie Zac Mel
For more photos of the Confirmation please click on Photo Albums (above left)
Benefice Eucharist with Baptism & Confirmaton
Bishop Norman Banks, Bishop of Richborough, was the Celebrant and Preacher
at a well attended service at S. Peter's on 17th July,
when Joseph Gould and Andrew Rodgers were Baptised and Confirmed
together with Zinnia-Claire Booty, India Davies and Arthur Woodhouse.
