https://marymagdalens.org/News Roman Catholic Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss With the general decline in the use of cash in society, reflected in the lower amounts realised in the collection plate at Masses, the parish has now obtained a card reader terminal and can accept credit and debit card payments for any purpose â Mass offerings, second collections, general collection or special appeals etc. The terminal will be in the church porch and can be used both before and after Mass as required. https://marymagdalens.org/news/new-cartd-terminal Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:52:33 +0000 Could You Serve as a School Governor? St Albanâs Catholic High School in Ipswich is looking for new governors to support and strengthen its Local Governing Body. The school is blessed with a dedicated team and it is now seeking additional members who can bring their skills, experience and commitment to our school community.It would especially welcome parishioners with experience in HR, finance, legal work, health and safety or those with an education background, but all expressions of interest are valued.If you feel you could offer your time and expertise, or would simply like to know more, please contact the chair of governors by email. Your contribution could make a real difference to the lives of our young people. https://marymagdalens.org/news/st-albans-catholic-high-school Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:26:38 +0000 On Friday evening, 5th June, at a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter Collins at St Marks, 14 young people from both St Markâs and St Mary Magdalenâs churches became full members of the Catholic church when they were sealed with the Holy Spirit receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Congratulations to Jasmine, Nancy, Mavis, Noah, Philip, Mariya, James, Charlie, Risha, Ethan, Jesse, Ollie, Milena and Christian. Please remember them in your prayers and pray that they may grow in their faith and take a full and active part in the life of the church, of which they are now full members. https://marymagdalens.org/news/congratulations Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:26:15 +0000 On Tuesday each week, there will be Adoration and the Rosary at 9:30 am in St Mary Magdalen church. This is open to all â why not come along and join us in the church at 9:30 am and spend some quiet and prayerful time in front of the Blessed Sacrament? https://marymagdalens.org/news/adoration-and-rosary Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:14:16 +0000 The August prize draw took place on Sunday 30th August in the Garden Room after Mass. Congratulations to our winners: - Mrs C Moore, Mrs J Barredo and Mrs D Casey. Full details of the prizes and the winners can be found on the notice board in the church porch or here on this website.The September prize draw, including the Second Quarter Bonus Prizes, will be made on Sunday 27th September in the Garden Room after Mass. Please do come in to the Garden Room after Mass for a cup of tea or coffee, and take part in the draw.There is plenty of room in the 150 Club for new members - if you are not a subscriber and would like to join there are paper application forms in the church porch and an on-line application form here on the parish website. https://marymagdalens.org/news/st-mary-magdalen-1520-club Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:32:47 +0000 Would all those parishioners who normally make their weekly offering using Gift Aid envelopes please note that their new 2026/27 envelopes are now available for collection from the Narthex. If you can't find your envelope in the box please write your name on the sheet provided for this purpose and it will be made available for collection next week. If you don't currently have a Gift Aid envelope with which to make your cash offertory but would like one, please also write your name on the list and it will be arranged for you. If anyone who has already signed up to giving by Gift Aid has changed their address during the last year or did not pay sufficient income or capital gains tax to cover the tax reclaimable on their offerings then please notify Chis Croker, Treasurer and Gift Aid Coordinator. https://marymagdalens.org/news/gift-aid- Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:56:53 +0000 The Bible Study group sessions continue this week on Thursday 28th May with a session that will immediately follow Adoration and Rosary, followed by a second session at 7:15 in the evening â both sessions being in the Garden Room. Bible group meetings are open to all â just come along and bring your bible with you. Spares will be available if you donât have one. https://marymagdalens.org/news/bible-study-group Sat, 23 May 2026 08:25:42 +0000 The Shepherd's Voice is a series of short pamphlets and reflections by Fr Luke Goymour on a number of different faith topics. These pamphlets are available at the back of church or can be read on line on this web site - click here to find the seven titles in the series. https://marymagdalens.org/news/the-shepherds-voice-1 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:56:13 +0000 You may remember Tom, a young Indian student who was staying in the Presbytery with Fr Mathew during the Covid period. This week news was received from Fr Mathew that Tom and his wife have been blessed with twins and Fr Mathew has recently baptised them both in India. Pictured here is Fr Mathew with the family. Congratulations to Tom and his wife. https://marymagdalens.org/news/congratulations-tom Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:55:37 +0000 There will be parish based pilgrimage to Medjugorje, led by Fr Luke Goymour, taking place from 16th to 23rd September 2026. Flying from Stansted airport, the cost of the pilgrimage includes flights, transfers, 7 nights accommodation in Hotel Leone on a half-board basis and a fully organised religious programme whilst there. The flight tickets include a luggage allowance of 10Kg per person, but additional allowance can be purchased if required. Travel from Ipswich to Stansted is not included, but in previous years a private minibus has been organised nearer the time, at additional cost. The cost of the trip is Â849 per person based on sharing a room, and there is an early-booking discount of Â100 if booked before November 3rd. To book online you can visit the Joe Walsh Tours web site by clicking here or you can call them on 0808 189468. Further information can be obtained from the parish office by email/**/ or call 01473 684963 option 5. This trip is inspirational and highly recommended. https://marymagdalens.org/news/medjugorje-pilgrimage-2026 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:50:09 +0000