THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT (A)
SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026 
Readings: 1st:  Exodus 17:3-7;  2nd: Romans 5:1-2,5-8; Gospel: John 4:5-42

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MASS TIMES THIS WEEK
Tuesday:         10.00 am in Sudbury
Wednesday:    10.00 am in Hadleigh
Thursday:       10.00 am in Sudbury
Friday:             6.30 am in Sudbury
                      10.00 am in Hadleigh - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Holy Mass

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed in both Sudbury and Hadleigh each Friday evening during Lent at 6.00 pm.  Do try to come along to reflect on what the Lord did for each one of us.

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CONFIRMATION CATECHIST – CAN YOU HELP?

Our Parish is urgently seeking a volunteer to help assist with our Confirmation preparation programme.  

At present, Fr Antony is also leading the RCIA (Candidates and Catechumens) programme and it would be difficult for him to assist with Confirmation preparation at the same time.  

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Your support would be greatly appreciated in helping guide and prepare our young people for this important sacrament.  If you are willing to help or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office on 01787-372703 or email romancatholicchurch@btinternet.com.   

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CAFOD FAMILY FAST

Our sincere thanks to all parishioners who recently contributed to the CAFOD appeal.  Your generosity and compassion make a real difference to communities in need around the world.  Through your support, 
CAFOD is able to continue its vital work supporting those affected by poverty, injustice and emergencies.  

 

Your kindness and solidarity are deeply appreciated.

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LENTEN OFFERINGS 2026

Bishop Peter has determined that this year’s Lenten Offerings will be directed to support the vital work of Aid to the Church in Need. 

ACN is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church that provides spiritual and material support to Christians facing persecution, discrimination or extreme poverty worldwide.  Throughout Lent, please place your offerings each week in the envelope as provided, from acts of self-denial, and return it to church on Palm Sunday - 29th March.  

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CONFIRMATION MEETING

The meeting for the Confirmation candidates will be held this Thursday 12th March at 6.00 pm in Sudbury.

QUIET PRAYER TIME

During Lent, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on:

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• Fridays from 10.00 am in Hadleigh prior to Holy Mass

• Saturdays from 4.15 pm in Sudbury prior to Holy Mass.

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Please try and make some time to be with the Lord for personal prayer and please observe SILENCE as you enter the Church.

POPE LEO - PRAYER INTENTION

Pope Leo prayer intention for the month of March - inviting Catholics to pray with him for ‘disarmament and peace’ and praying that ‘the nuclear threat may never again dictate the future of humanity’.  
‘Today’, we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy’.

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Pope Leo prayed that every kind word, every gesture of reconciliation and every choice for dialogue be seeds of a new world.

IGNITE FESTIVAL

Inviting ALL young people in Year 8 upwards to the Ignite Festival on 2nd - 3rd May 2026. Come and experience your faith in a dynamic way at the Ignite Festival! The weekend will include inspiring talks, passionate prayer, live music and lots of fun stuff! Followed by the opportunity to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Bank Holiday Monday May 4th. See www.ignitefestival.co.uk for more information. Book before 30th March for Early Bird Prices!

PLEASE BE AWARE

Due to recent scamming emails, please note that Fr Antony would never personally request money from parishioners in person or via e-mail.

 

 

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Next weekend’s Readings: 1st:   Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a;  2nd: Paul 5:8-14; Gospel: John 9:1-41

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND
Jana Colchester, Vera Gillan,  Barrie Daniels, Paul Smith, Jimmy Cudd, Lily Gudgeon, Sue Gudgeon,

Charlie Barran, Theresa Glennon, Margaret Obeirne, Sheila Shackley, Rae Stapleton

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PARISH BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
Many thanks for your continuing financial support of the Parish. If any Parishioner wishes to set up a Direct Debit to the Parish, the relevant details are: 

RC Church Sudbury with Hadleigh
Sort Code:  40 43 23
Account Number:  30232122

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THANK YOU
For recent collections:
Weekend of 15th February: £422.11 + s/order £1,000 = £1,422.11
                 22nd February: £552.17 + s/order £1,000 = £1,552.17
                   1st March     : £490.94 + s/order £1,000 = £1,490.94
               Cafod Collection: £579.00

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CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK

Sudbury:     Aimee Butt & Freda Von Dadelszen
Hadleigh:    Nell Hynard & Ludmila Graham