THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)
SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2025

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Readings:  1st: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; 2nd: 1st St John 3:1-3; Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a

 

DAILY MASSES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:       10.00 am  in Sudbury
Wednesday:  10.00 am in Hadleigh  
Thursday:     10.00 am in St Joseph’s Primary, Sudbury          

THIS WEEKEND

This weekend, we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. Also, we warmly welcome Fr Jean Pascal from The Spiritans at all Masses. Founded in 1703, The Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers) are a Roman Catholic Religious Congregation dedicated to sharing hope and love worldwide. For over 300 years, their mission has been clear: to evangelize the poor and the needy, pursue justice, foster peace, care for creation, inspired by Luke 4:18 and advance God’s kingdom here on earth.

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Today, more than 3,000 Spiritans from all continents bring this mission to life in over 60 countries, serving where the need is greatest - hospitals, parishes, prisons, schools, and refugee communities. They also support integral development for young people and work for justice globally.

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As Pope Francis reminded us in May 2023, we serve "in simplicity of life, respecting peoples and cultures," embracing the most abandoned with fraternity and prayer.

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There will be special a collection for The Spiritan’s mission work at all Masses.

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ALL SOULS

The month of November is a time to remember and pray for our deceased family members and friends

and it is encouraged to write the name of the deceased in an envelope and place on the Altar. 

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A few Masses will be celebrated for the souls of the faithful departed. 

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

As Remembrance Day approaches, the British Legion has delivered poppies to mark the occasion. They

are to be found in the church (Sudbury) with the Donation Box.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION

Applications for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are available in the church porch.  The deadline for submission of applications is 30th November. Application forms for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are available in the church porch.  

RETREAT DAY FOR WOMEN ‘WAITING IN HOPE’

Talks given by the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham, Saturday 15th November in OLEM, Cambridge. Booking Form and information can be found at this link 

 

Please direct all enquiries to mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk 

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CAN YOU HELP YOUR PARISH? 

Many members of the Parish Finance Committee (PFC) have been undertaking their responsibilities for several years, and due to changing personal circumstances, one or two have now had to leave.  It is also likely that other present members of the PFC will have to leave in the coming months. 

 

Therefore, we are looking for volunteers from both communities to join the PFC. The PFC plays an important role in the day to day life of the parish, to run smoothly its daily activities, especially for financial matters, and it is a canonical requirement that every parish should have a PFC to support the parish priest.  

 

If you would like more information and would like to volunteer to help the parish, please could you let Father Antony know.  Thank you.

JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended the Jubilee Pilgrimage to Walsingham last Saturday.  I

hope that you had a fruitful time with spiritual nourishment.  

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If you have any suggestions for changes or improvements for next year’s Pilgrimage, please forward to

the Parish Office email romancatholicchurch@btinternet.com.

 

TIMES OF MASSES

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Confessions:  

30 mins prior to Mass times in Sudbury and after Mass in Hadleigh or on request by prior arrangement.                       

Next weekend’s Readings:

1st:  2nd Maccabees 7:1-2, 7a, 9-14; 2nd: Thessalonians 2:16-3:5; Gospel: Luke 20:27-38

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND

Jana Colchester, Margaret Foreman, Vera Gillan, Barrie Daniels, Paul Smith, Jimmy Cudd, Lily Gudgeon, Sue Gudgeon, Charlie Barran, Theresa Glennon, Margaret Obeirne, Sheila Shackley

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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 collection: 
Weekend of 26th October - £392.03 + s/orders £1,000 = £1,392.03

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CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK

Sudbury:    Anne Glynn & Elizabeth Brook
Hadleigh:   Bernadette Newell, Helen Wagland & Cath Gaynor