Parish Diary
Specific Events
Mass for the Sick with the Sacrament of Anointing: This will take place at 10.00am on Saturday June 28th. Please note that there will be no confessions after Mass that day.
Ministers of the Eucharist: All Ministers of the Eucharist will be recommissioned at both Masses on the weekend of June 28th/29th. Those new ministers who are undergoing training this month will also be commissioned at those Masses.
Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday, July 2nd, 7.30pm, in the Garden Room. Please remember that, following the bishop’s directive, meetings are only open to elected and co-opted members.
Requiem Mass for Gerry Watt: Thursday July 3rd, 2:00pm, at Our Lady & St Walstan’s.
Baptism Class: The next class for parents wishing to have their children baptised will take place in the Presbytery (behind the church) from 3.30-4.30pm on Saturday July 5th. Further details available from Fr David.
Come and find out about Lectio Divina prayer: Following the mission with the COLW sisters, Sister Gabi is kindly returning to guide us in setting up a new prayer group. Have you ever wanted to connect with Scripture in a deeper, more personal way? Lectio Divina—Latin for “Divine Reading” is a prayerful practice that helps you slow down, reflect, and truly listen to God’s word. It isn’t about studying Scripture – it’s about experiencing it. It’s a way of praying by engaging with the Bible, which can bring peace, clarity, and a deeper relationship with God. Want to find out more? Come along on Saturday July 12th at 10:30 (after morning mass) for a half day introduction in St Walstan’s, Garden Room. Bring a packed lunch with you.
The Chosen: During the parish mission, Sr Camilla strongly recommended that we watch the series about Our Lord called ‘The Chosen’. I have obtained a copy of this and thought we could gather in the Garden Room to watch an episode or two each month. The first few meetings will be on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm (after the evening Mass) on the following dates: July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26.
Confirmations 2026: It is now possible to enrol in the class for next year’s confirmations. As ever, the classes will take place at the cathedral but St Walstan’s young people will be confirmed here in Costessey. For details on how to enrol please email Fr David (david.ward@rcdea.org.uk) and he will forward you the link. Applications must be received by August 31st, 2025. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Important Dates for This Year: