SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

27TH APRIL 2025

 

MASS TIMES THIS WEEK                                                                                                                   Tuesday:      10.00 am  in Sudbury 

Wednesday:  10.00 am in Hadleigh

Thursday:     10.00 am in Sudbury

A WORD OF THANKS

Thank you to all the Parishioners involved in the celebration of the Liturgies of Holy Week and Easter. 

It was a prayerful and joyful time.
 

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

Thank you to everyone who donated on Good Friday. £358.65 was donated for the maintenance of the Holy Shrines in Jerusalem.
 

EASTER OFFERING

Father Antony wishes to record his thanks for the generous Easter Offering last weekend and for the cards and good wishes.
 

VISIT OF STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the Cathedrals of England & Wales from May 2025 to October 2026, accompanied by relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta.

 

This devotional pilgrimage will be coming to our Cathedral on 17th-18th October 2026

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CAFOD MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

CAFOD have launched an emergency appeal to support the millions of people who need shelter, food, clean water, and medical care following the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar.

 

There will be a second collection this weekend.  More information is available by clicking here 

 

REQUIEM MASS FOR LATE POPE FRANCIS

Pope Francis has returned to the House of the Father. 

 

We give thanks for his life, his courage, and his unwavering commitment to compassion, justice, and care for the most vulnerable. His words and witness have touched millions, reminding us all to walk with humility, joy, and hope. 

 

His legacy will continue to inspire us. Let us come together as a parish community to offer a Holy Mass for the eternal rest of Pope Francis on Tuesday, 29th April at 10am at Sudbury.

 

COMMISSIONING/RECOMMISSIONING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

The commissioning/recommissioning of Eucharistic Ministers will be held on the weekend of 14th and 15th June 2025 in all Masses.

 

MONTHLY LUNCH FOR OUR SENIOR PARISHIONERS

The monthly lunch will be held on Tuesday 29th April at 12.30 pm in the Parish Hall in Sudbury.  

 

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM    

Our annual pilgrimage to Walsingham will be on Monday 5th May 2025. Please note that this year the pilgrimage will commence with a gathering by the Coach Park near the Old Railway Station at 11am.

 

IGNITE FESTIVAL 3RD – 4TH MAY 2025                    

Bishop Peter encourages that everyone preparing for Confirmation comes to our Diocesan Youth Festival (Ignite Festival) as part of their preparation.

 

It is being held once more at St. Benedict’s School, Bury St. Edmunds. The weekend will include live music, talks, prayer and workshops, all aimed to help young people grow in their faith.

 

The festival officially ends on the evening of Sunday 4th May but participants are encouraged to stay until Bank Holiday Monday 5th May to be coached to Walsingham to join with the Diocesan Pilgrimage.

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND

Jana Colchester, Margaret Foreman, Vera Gillan, Meg Parker, Barrie Daniels, Paul Smith, Jimmy Cudd,

Julie Lynn, Lily Gudgeon, Sue Gudgeon, Charlie Barran, Theresa Glennon. 

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Funerals: 

The funeral service of Mary Puncher (RIP) will be held on 30th April in Hadleigh

The funeral service of Peter Cheesman (RIP) will be held on 1st May in Sudbury. 

 

PARISH BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

If any Parishioner wishes to set up a Direct Debit to the Parish, the relevant details are: 

 

RC Church Sudbury with Hadleigh

Sort Code:  40 43 23

Account Number:  30232122

     

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK

Sudbury:   Josie  Monk & Rose Huddle

Hadleigh:   Gill & Jon Durant

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TIMES OF MASSES

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