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 – 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?
The June prize draw was made on Sunday 5th July in the Garden Room after Mass. Congratulations to the winners Mr J Tallent, Mrs E Camputaro, Mr & Mrs M Pakes, Mr P Clancy and Mrs P Williamson.. Full results of the prize draw can be found here.
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.
The July edition of Catholic East Anglia, the free Diocesan newspaper, is now published and you can collect a paper copy from the back of church. Alternatively, read the issue online by clicking the adjacent image.
This edition includes a write up on the Corpus Christi celebrations at the cathedral, the history of Clare Priory, a report on the annual Marriage celebration Mass at the Cathedral, Canon David Bagstaff on vocations and the recent retreat for the priests of the Diocese in France. You can also read a copy on line on the parish web site – scan the adjacent QR code to take you directly to it.
Could You Serve as a School Governor? St Alban’s 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.
The Friends of St Pancras School are holding its annual Summer Fayre at the school on Saturday 11th July.
The Fayre will take place between 11 am and 2 pm, entrance being by the Cedarcroft Road gate and there is no admission fee.
There will be toys and games, market stalls, a BBQ, food stalls, face painting a raffle and much more.
Please do come along and support your local church school.
On Friday evening, 5th June, at a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter Collins at St Marks, 14 young people from both St Mark’s and St Mary Magdalen’s 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.
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 – both sessions being in the Garden Room. Bible group meetings are open to all – just come along and bring your bible with you. Spares will be available if you don’t have one.
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.
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.
Now available in the church porch are the new editions of the Diocesan Year Book for 2026. These are priced at £5 per copy.
The annual Yearbook contains a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the Diocese of East Anglia. It can also be read and referenced online here on the parish web site - click on the image to the left to access it.
