FEAST  DAYS.

• October:

Thursday 9th - St. John Henry Newman.

Friday 10th - St. Paulinus of York.

Monday 13th - St. Edward the Confessor.

Wednesday 15th - St Teresa of Jesus.

Friday 17th - St. Ignatius of Antioch.

SACRAMENT  OF  RECONCILIATION.

Confession times:  Saturdays at 5.30 p.m. at Woodbridge and - on request - after weekday Masses.

OCTOBER  -  THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY. During the month of October, traditionally dedicated to the Holy Rosary, His Holiness Pope Leo has called on Catholics around the world to pray the Rosary daily, uniting in prayer for peace in war-torn regions. Announced during the Wednesday General Audience, the Pope’s appeal invites clergy to share this message with their communities and encourage the faithful to join in this powerful prayer of intercession.

OCTOBER DEVOTIONS. The Rosary, at Woodbridge, after the morning Mass on Fridays during the month of October.

A ROSARY FOR WORLD PEACE is prayed on Thursdays, at Framlingham, at 12.00 p.m.

25 Year Celebration - Saint Anne’s School, Kalimpong (was Abhinash).   On Sunday, 12th October, Melton Parish Rooms, IP12 1PW.  6.00 to 8.00 p.m. £5 payment on the door.  

There will be a short talk with photos and video presentations, light snacks and refreshments will be available. We do hope as many of you as possible are able to attend to celebrate the school’s successes, thanks to your support over the last twenty-five years.  Please see the invitation with more details on the table in Saint Thomas's Church. If you are able to come, and to help with catering, please sign the form on the table, thank you.  Hope to see you there.     Angie Punaks.

COFFEE MORNING EVENT.  Saint Thomas’s Ladies’ Group monthly coffee morning will be held on Tuesday, 14th October, from 10.15 onwards. All are welcome to join us for coffee and chat.  Jean Taylor.

SUNDAY  19TH  OCTOBER  is WORLD  MISSION  SUNDAY.  Today, parishes across the world celebrate World Mission Sunday.  By supporting MISSIO – the Holy Father’s charity for world missions we stand united as God’s global family, in prayer, solidarity, and action.  We are called to be “Missionaries of Hope among all peoples” as everyone deserves to hear that God loves them and to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit.  There will be collections after Masses this weekend to support MISSIO.  Donations can also be made online at www.missio.org.uk or telephone 0207 821 9755 (office hours only) to set up a Direct Debit and to Gift Aid your donation.

ALL  SAINTS  DAY   -   A  Holy  Day  of  Obligation.

• Masses:

Saturday, 1st November.  Mass at Woodbridge at 6.00 p.m.

Sunday, 2nd November.   Mass at Framlingham at 09.00 a.m.

Sunday, 2nd November.   Mass at Woodbridge at 11.00 a.m.

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED  -  All Souls Day.

Monday, 3rd November.   Requiem Mass at Woodbridge at 09.30 a.m.

THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED.   Anniversaries of deaths which are recorded in the parish's Register of Death (from 1997 to present) can be found on the calendar page of this website:  HERE

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.