FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT (A)
SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2025  
 
Readings: 1st:  Isaiah 7:10-14; 2nd:  Romans 1:1-7; Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

 

DAILY MASSES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:               10.00 am in Sudbury
Christmas Eve:        5.00 pm in Hadleigh (preceded by Carols from 4.30 pm)

                              7.00 pm in Sudbury (preceded by Carols from 6.30 pm)

Christmas Day:      10.00 am in Sudbury                               
 

CHRISTMAS OFFERING

The collection at the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses is your offering to your Parish Priest.

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CRIB OFFERINGS 2025

Our Diocese has decided that this year’s Crib Offerings will be sent directly to the Latin Patriachate of Jerusalem, to show our solidarity with our twin Diocese which is in such need of support at this time. Please be generous.

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CONCERT - BURY ST EDMUNDS

Oscar Lyons, a jazz pianist and parishioner in Bury St Edmunds, will be performing at the Apex with his ensemble on Friday 16th January. 

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The music that Oscar creates is an expression of his faith. His prayer is that this performance will point to the objective beauty of the Lord.  See the Apex website here for details.

 

WESTMINSTER ARCHBISHOP-ELECT RICHARD

The Holy Father, Pope Leo, has appointed Bishop Richard Moth to succeed Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Archbishop of Westminster.Let us remember Archbishop-Elect Richard in our prayers during these holy days, that he may be strengthened by the grace of Christ the Good Shepherd as he prepares to assume this new responsibility. We pray also for the Archdiocese of Westminster, that it may be richly blessed under his pastoral care.

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MESSAGE FROM FATHER ANTONY

Dear Parish Family,

As we celebrate the Nativity of Jesus, we remain eternally grateful to God for all the blessings, especially for the gifts of life, family, faith community, friends and neighbours. I take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely as you have been such a blessing to our Parish by being active and supporting us with your gifts of time, talents and timely financial help.  

 

My special gratitude goes to all the volunteers in our different ministries who do such a wonderful job in serving the various needs of our Parish with much enthusiasm and commitment and your dedication reflects the love of Christ alive in our Parish community.  Together you make our Parish a welcoming and prayerful home.

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I pray for all the families of our Parish and your loved ones, especially in this season of Christmas.  

 

Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you all now and forever. 

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I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with God’s abundant blessings.  

 

With gratitude and prayers.​

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JANUARY 2026 SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

A Vigil Mass will be held at 7.00 pm in Hadleigh on Monday 5th January and Mass at 10.00 am on Tuesday 6th January in Sudbury.  

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CONTACTING FATHER ANTONY

If you need to contact Father Antony, please telephone the Parish Office on 01787-372703.  If he is unavailable, kindly leave a message and he will return your call as soon as possible.

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Next weekend’s Readings:

1st: Sirach 3:2-6,12-14;  2nd: Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

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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, Rose Mullen

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Died Recently: Margaret Foreman RIP

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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 14th December - £518.17 + s/orders £1,000  £1,518.17
2nd: Diocsan Dependent Priests’ Fund: £355.50

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CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK

Sudbury:         Josie Monk & Rose Huddle
Hadleigh:        Mary Richards, Laura Wood & Teresa Barrowclough 

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