Notices for 7^th March, 2010

FACULTY As indicated in the Minutes of the Parochial Church Council held on Tuesday, 3^rd November 2009, the Parochial Church Council through the Diocesan Advisory Committee has made an application to the Consistory Court of the Diocese for permission to carry out the attachment of a digital repeater and antenna to support the Shoplink radio system for Woodbridge. This was originally proposed in the name of the Town Pastors, and Karle Howard PC361 representing Woodbridge & District Safer Neighbourhood Team. A public notice is now displayed for a 28 day period as from 7^th March 2010 and supporting documents can be inspected in the Parish Office. Objections to be directed to the Diocesan Registrar as indicated on the Public Notice.

THE MONDAY TALKS continue tomorrow 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church Centre. SIKHISM Speaker: Bhupinder Singh Sually.

COFFEE MORNING at St Mary's Church Centre, 10.30 - 12.00 0n Tuesday. Coffee, tea & homemade biscuits. Do come and bring a friend or meet new ones.

The next EMMAUS meetings are on Wednesday 10^th March. All welcome. 10am in the Seckford Room or at 7.15pm at 25 Saxon Way, when we will be considering the Healing Sacraments. For more information tel 386786. Tony Waller.

PARISH QUIET DAY Saturday, 13^th March 2010 at Assington Hall, near Sudbury. The theme is ‘Beacons’ and Mr Michael Booth, Reader, will lead the day, which will start at 10 a.m. and finish at around 3.45p.m. There will be a charge depending on numbers of between £4 and £5 per person. Coffee and tea will be provided but please bring a packed lunch. Please sign up on the list at the back of the church.

BRAINS AS WELL AS BRAWN On Friday 26^th February, a team representing St Mary's Bellringers again put in a creditable performance at the annual quiz held at the Community Hall in aid of the St Elisabeth Hospice. BRUCE WAKEFIELD.

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT St Mary’s is one of nearly 6000 fairtrade churches registered in the UK and we therefore have a commitment to Fairtrade and trade justice. The sad reality is that there are still 1.5 billion people living in absolute poverty, which makes the churches support for fair-trade organisations like Traidcraft all the more important. Traidcraft goods are available all the year round in St Mary’s shop this Sunday and next Sunday there will be a stall in St Mary’s Church Centre run by some of the young people of the congregation.

LENT LUNCH profit up to £430. Thanks for your support. This coming Thursday the Methodists will be serving in the Salvation Army Centre from noon to 1.30pm. Please support if you possibly can. Many thanks, Tony Waller.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER meeting will be on Wednesday 10^th March at 8pm at 4 Saxon Way, Woodbridge. All welcome. Contact is Michael Stagg 387280.

ST. MARY'S MOTHERS UNION: Thursday 11^th March at 2.30p.m. in St. Mary's Church Centre when the subject of the talk, to be given by Elizabeth Moore, will be 'The Easter Story in Pictures'. Visitors will be most welcome.

PRAYER WALKS INTO SPRING 2010 – details and ‘sign-up’ lists at the back of the church. The next Prayer Walk will be on the day after Mothering Sunday – Monday 15^th March starting at 10am - a 3½ mile walk in the Ramsholt area. All Welcome – just sign your name on the list or ring Michael Stagg on 387280.

BELLS As has been the custom in recent years, the bells are being rung half muffled during the season of Lent. Bruce Wakefield.

PCC MINUTES Copies of the draft and unsigned Minutes of the meeting held on 2^nd February 2010 are available at the back of the church.

THE STUDENT CROSS PILGRIMS will be coming to St. Mary's on Palm Sunday as in previous years and will be staying overnight in St. Mary's Church Centre. We will be providing supper and help with providing this will be very welcome. Please sign the list at the back of the Church if you can provide any of the items or, alternatively, cash donations will be gratefully received. Please contact Margaret Lowe 383486, Beryl Dyer 384424 or Veronica Howe 383257 if you have any queries.

A MOLDOVA EVENT will be held in St John’s Church, Woodbridge on Thursday 18^th March at 7.30 pm. Ms Otilia Sirbu, Director of Caritas Moldova, and Ms Mariana Tanasi, Social Worker at St Stephen’s House in Stauceni have been invited to give us first hand accurate information about the work and the needs. This is your opportunity to learn the truth about Moldova from Moldovans and to discover the different ways in which you can help.

ADVANCE NOTICE of the next Time to Heal service to take place 7.30 for 8pm, Friday 30^th April 2010, at The Rookery.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY BOX OPENING AND COFFEE MORNING – MARCH 20^th Only three weeks away until our annual coffee morning. Stalls will include cakes, plants, books, Easter gifts and a raffle. Please leave any items in the church shop the week before if it helps. It is very helpful if any boxes for counting are delivered in advance if you cannot make the event in person. The coffee morning will be held at St Mary’s House from 9.30 until 11.30am. We look forward to seeing as many people as possible on the day. Come and join in the fun and raise money for a great cause at the same time!