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Schedule of Services, including Mass Intentions. Wood = Service in Saint Thomas's Church, Woodbridge Fram = Service in Saint Clare's Church, Framlingham. |
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| August 2025 | ||||
| Sat 9th | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | Marjorie O'Hara, + | Foundation. |
| SUN 10th | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | Myra & Eddie O'Hara, ++ | Foundation. |
| SUN 10th | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| SUN 10th | 5.00 p.m. | Fram | Deacon Mike Vipond, + Reception of body. | - |
| Mon 11th | 11.00 a.m. | Fram |
Deacon Mike Vipond, + Requiem Mass and burial. |
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| Tue 12th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | Kevin Tully, + | K. Tully. |
| Wed 13th No Mass today. | ||||
| Thu 14th | 12.00 p.m. | Wood | Anne & Robert Nurse, ++ | Foundation. |
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Friday, 15th August. A Holy Day of Obligation. |
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| Fri 15th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | John Smith, + | C. & M. Smith. |
| Fri 15th | 12.00 p.m. | Fram | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| Sat 16th | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| SUN 17th | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | Cox family deceased, + | P. O.-Bowden. |
| SUN 17th | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | Gay Green, + | F. Byrne. |
| Mon 18th No Mass today. | ||||
| Tue 19th No Mass today. | ||||
| Wed 20th No Mass today. | ||||
| Thu 21st No Mass today. | ||||
| Fri 22nd No Mass today. | ||||
| Sat 23rd | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| SUN 24th | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | Doris O'Keeffe, + | P. Sears |
| SUN 24th | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | Beryl Green's birthday intention. | B. Green. |
| Mon 25th | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | Easton family deceased, + | J. & P. |
| Tue 26th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Wed 27th No Mass today. | ||||
| Thu 28th | 12.00 p.m. | Wood | For Mary O'Connor. | A. Barnes. |
| Fri 29th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Sat 30th | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | Deacon Mike Vipond, + | A. Cass. |
| SUN 31st | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | Deacon Mike Vipond, + | M. Wigley. |
| SUN 31st | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| September 2025 | ||||
| Mon 1st | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Mon 1st | 11.15 a.m. | Nacton | Matthew Vaughan's funeral service at Seven Hills Crematorium. | |
| Tue 2nd | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
The funeral rites for Deacon Mike Vipond at Saint Clare’s Church, Framlingham.
Reception of body. Sunday, 10th August at 5.00 p.m.
Requiem Mass. Monday, 11th August at 11.00 a.m.
Burial in Framlingham Public Cemetery.
Celebrant:
The Very Revd. Canon David Bagstaff, Vicar General.
OBITUARY, click here for link: Deacon Mike Vipond
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION.
Confession times: Saturdays at 5.30 p.m. at Woodbridge and - on request - after weekday Masses.
BRASS CLEANING.
Volunteers are needed to help clean church brass on Thursday, 14th August, from 11.00 a.m. at Saint Thomas’s Church, in preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. Friday, 15th August. Holy Day Masses will be celebrated at Woodbridge at 09.30 a.m. and at Framlingham at 12.00 p.m.
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY.
Bank Holiday Monday. Mass at Woodbridge at 11.00 a.m. on Monday 25th August.
PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE.
The next quarterly meeting of the Parish Finance Committee will take place at Woodbridge after the morning Mass on Tuesday 26th August.
Please pray for the sick and those in need; for all the residents in senior-living facilities within the parish and those who care for them; for the happy repose of the souls of the Faithful Departed; for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries fall at this time; for peace in the world; and for vocations to the priesthood, to the diaconate, and to the religious orders of the Church.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be.
THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. Anniversaries of deaths recorded in the parish's Register of Death (from 1997 to present) can be found on the calendar page of this website: HERE
Pray for the happy repose of the soul of Mr. Matthew Vaughan, late of Cavell Manor Nursing Home, Woodbridge. He died, fortified by the Sacraments of the Church, on Monday 4th August, age 95. Mr. Vaughan’s funeral service will be held on Monday 1st September, 11.15 a.m., at the Seven Hills Crematorium, Nacton.
MOBILE TELEPHONES.
Please remember to TURN OFF your mobile telephone before you enter the church.
SAFEGUARDING.
Children should always be accompanied by their parent/guardian when they visit the toilets at the church.
HOLY LAND APPEAL. Link: https://acnuk.org/campaign/holy-land/
DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA
& OTHER NOTICES
DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA - Latest News.
News articles from Bishop Collins and from across the Diocese of East Anglia. LINK: Latest News
CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN STUDIES. An on-line course. Full details here: CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN STUDIES
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 22nd to 29th August, 2025. Full details are on the diocesan website or contact Tangney Tours.
DAY OF RENEWAL AT DISS. Pam Smith writes: You are invited to a Day of Renewal: "A Fountain of Hope" at Saint Henry Morse Church, Shelfanger Road, Diss, IP22 4DX. 6th, September, 2025. 10:00 to 16:15 Guest speaker Father Alvan Ibeh S.M.M.M. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matt 11:28). The day commences with Holy Mass at 10 a.m. You can expect inspiring talks from Father Alvan along with praise & worship, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, fellowship, opportunity for reconciliation & individual prayer ministry. Come as you are, whether you are spiritually weary or seeking something more - this is a day for you! Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and Coffee will be available. The event is free, donations to cover costs are much appreciated. For further information, e-mail renewaleastanglia@gmail.com or phone Pam Smith on 07869 652115.
Dr. Antonia Braithwaite writes: The U.K. March for Life is an annual pro-life event held in London, aiming to raise awareness about the value of every human life from conception to natural death. This year it will take place on Saturday, 6th September. The day begins with an indoor festival featuring talks, testimonies, music, prayer, and activities for all ages. This is followed by a peaceful march through the city, ending in Parliament Square. Rooted in Christian values, the event promotes compassion, hope, and support for women. More information is available at www.marchforlife.co.uk
VACANCIES in the Diocese of East Anglia. LINK: Jobs Vacant
IPSWICH HOSPITAL. If you or a family member or friend is in the hospital and would like support from the chaplaincy team, please refer by telephoning 01473 704100 or e-mailing chaplaincy@esneft.nhs.uk.
For urgent chaplaincy visits, please call the hospital's switchboard on 01473 712233 and ask for the Chaplains' Office. When making a referral, please provide the patient's name, ward (if known), and your contact details in case further information is needed.
News from the CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND & WALES.
LINK: CBCEW - News
Cardinal Vincent Nichols responds to Third Reading of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
On Friday 20th June, Cardinal Vincent Nichols issued the following response after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons by just 23 votes:
‘The vote in the House of Commons in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is a watershed moment in the history of our country. It fundamentally changes society’s long held values and relationships on matters of life and death.
‘The task is now clear: every effort must be made to limit the damage that will be done by this decision. This duty lies both on the House of Lords and on His Majesty’s Government. The list of challenges is long. It has been well rehearsed in recent weeks by responsible bodies and distinguished individuals, including the Public Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care whose recommendations have yet to be discussed. The appeal to personal autonomy, so much at the centre of the Parliamentary debate, cuts both ways: the provision of a choice to die cannot exclude the provision of properly resourced care for those who choose to live until a natural death.
‘As Catholics we will continue to play our part in the building of the common good. The decision of Parliament does not change our firm belief in the sanctity of life, never simply a burden, but always a gift of God, given and received. Our duties are clear: to live by the teaching given to us by God; generously to accompany with care and compassion those facing disability, isolation and suffering; to continue to put forward, with respect and clarity, the objective norms that inform our firm beliefs on how to live, and to die, well.’
Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
President. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.