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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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| May 2025 | ||||
| Sat 31st | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | John Pettit, + (3rd of 3) | J. Pettit. |
| June 2025 | ||||
| SUN 1st | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | For Ann Vipond. | P. Sears |
| SUN 1st | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| Mon 2nd | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | Gladys Coates, + | Foundation. |
| Tue 3rd | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | Cosgrove family deceased, + | A. Punaks. |
| Wed 4th | 10.30 a.m. | Wood |
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30 to 11.00 a.m. |
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| Thu 5th | 12.00 p.m. | Fram | Pat Corrigan, + | P. Sears. |
| Fri 6th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | Alister Rutherford, + | K. Watters. |
| Sat 7th | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | For Diane. | A. Cass |
| SUN 8th | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| SUN 8th | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | Private Intention. | S. Gibbons. |
| Mon 9th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Tue 10th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | Nancy Crimmin, + | J. Crimmin. |
| Wed 11th No Mass today. | ||||
| Thu 12th | 12.00 p.m. | Fram | ||
| Fri 13th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Sat 14th | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| SUN 15th | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | Shirley O'Keeffe, + | P. Sears. |
| SUN 15th | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Mon 16th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Tue 17th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Wed 18th No Mass today. | ||||
| Thu 19th | 12.00 p.m. | Fram | Peter O'Keeffe, + | P. Sears. |
| Fri 20th | 9.30 a.m. | Wood | ||
| Sat 21st | 6.00 p.m. | Wood | For the people of the Parish. | - |
| SUN 22nd | 9.00 a.m. | Fram | First Holy Communion candidates | - |
| SUN 22nd | 11.00 a.m. | Wood | Eileen Stephenson, + | J. Piercey |
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION.
Confession times: Saturdays at 5.30 p.m. at Woodbridge and - on request - after weekday Masses.
JOY TO THEE, O QUEEN OF HEAVEN ! Alleluia !
During the weeks of Eastertide we replace
The Angelus prayer with the Regina Caeli.
From Deacon Mike on the occasion of his retirement party at Foxearth Nursing Home, Sunday, 25th May. Thank you for your kind monetary gifts and cards and your fellowship of over forty years. Special thanks to Joan and Gilly and, of course, my beloved Ann – support and love of over fifty-four years. And to Father Edmund for patience and guidance in the diaconal journey. God bless. Mike.
Second collections will be taken after Masses this weekend to support the work of the Catholic Communications Network.
Deanery Meeting. The clergy of the Ipswich Deanery parishes will meet at Woodbridge on Wednesday, 4th June. The meeting will be preceeded by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10.30 to 11.00 a.m.
Parish First Holy Communion Mass. Sunday, 22nd June, at 9.00 a.m. at Framlingham.
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Mr. Anthony de Kerdrel, late of Woodbridge, who died on Friday, 23rd May, fortified by the sacraments of the Church. Funeral service on Monday, 23rd June, at eleven o’clock at Saint Thomas's Church, Woodbridge.
S.V.P Walsingham Pilgrimage for the sick on Sunday, 6th July. Please sign the clipboard at the back of the church if you would like to accompany the S.V.P. to Walsingham. Coach fare, £30 per person. Wendy Hardinge.
The annual Missionary Appeal will be made by a Holy Ghost Father on behalf of the Spiritans Order at parish Masses on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July.
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. 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
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.
DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA
& OTHER NOTICES
Calendar of events in the Diocese of East Anglia for the Jubilee Year 2025.
LINK: Calendar of events - East Anglia
The Order of Malta, Grand Priory of England, has prepared a useful explanation of the Jubilee and how to make the most of the spiritual graces that are offered to the Faithful during this holy year.
LINK: Order of Malta - Jubilee 2025
OUR LADY OF GRACE OF IPSWICH. WALKING PILGRIMAGE. Walking and praying from four locations across Ipswich to come together for Holy Mass at Saint Pancras's Church, Orwell Place, for the Feast of the Visitation of the B.V.M. Saturday, 31st May. Angelus at Noon and Mass at 12:15 p.m. Starting from:- St. Mark’s, Hawthorn Drive, at 10:30 a.m.; St. Mary Magdalen, Norwich Road, at 10:45 a.m.; St. Mary’s, Woodbridge Road, at 11:15 a.m.; and Lady Lane at 11:30 a.m.
Father Chris Alar, noted speaker and superior of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception is visiting Ipswich from the U.S.A. - Holy Mass, Divine Mercy Chaplet, talk on Our Lady of Grace of Ipswich, and refreshments. All welcome at Saint Mark’s Church, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, IP2 0QQ. Friday, 6th June, 6.00 to 10.00 p.m.
Pentecost Vigil – "Outpouring" Transform Ministries is hosting a special Pentecost Vigil entitled "Outpouring", inspired by Ephesians 5.18: “Be filled with the Holy Spirit.” The Vigil will take place on Saturday, 7th June at 7.30 p.m.at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PA. The event, led by Father Gladson Dabre O.S.A. and Father Luke Goymour, promises a rich programme of teaching, praise and worship, and Eucharistic adoration, aimed at opening hearts to the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost. Praise and worship will be led by members of the Sibyl Collective. Transform Ministries warmly invites all to come and encounter the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. More information can be found at: www.transformministries.uk/up-coming-events or e-mail info@transformministries.uk if you have any questions. Booking is not required.
Bishop Peter Collins invites all married couples in the Diocese to attend the annual Marriage Celebration Mass on Saturday 14th June at 11.30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Norwich. All are welcome! Those who are celebrating significant anniversaries (one year, five years and every multiple of five years thereafter, until 60 years where we celebrate each year thereafter) will receive a certificate from the Bishop. Refreshments will follow the Mass. For more details and if you would like to register please go to: https://www.rcdea.org.uk/marriage-mass-registration/ or e-mail mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk
Retreat Day for Men: "Men of Evangelisation". Saturday 12th July. You are invited to Walsingham to join Father Alvan Ibeh and Catholic men from across the Diocese as we discuss and reflect on our call to holiness and mission of evangelisation. Includes Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, Holy Mile and the Rosary as well as talks and discussion. Please bring your own packed lunch. Tea, coffee, refreshments included. Cost for the day is £ 12.50. Booking can be found on EventBrite, or e-mail Marriage and Family Coordinator on mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk
DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA - Latest News.
News articles from Bishop Collins and from across the Diocese of East Anglia. LINK: Latest News
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