HOW TO FIND US
St Mary's Parish Church
11 Market Hill
IP12 4LP
PARKING
Every Sunday Woodbridge Prep School kindly allow us to use their car park - accessed from the top of Church Street, through the gates to the left of the churchyard gateway. Otherwise there are public car parks next to the library, railway station and swimming pool as well as a few spaces in the theatre street car park.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair access via the South Door
Please be aware of steps and uneven surfaces throughout the building.
The church has a hearing loop installed.
If you need further assistance please do not hesitate to contact the parish office.
THE RECTOR of WOODBRIDGE ST MARY with GREAT BEALINGS
Father Nigel Prior 01394 610424
Email: rector@stmaryswoodbridge.org
BENEFICE OFFICE Please contact Linda (Parish Administrator) in the Benefice Office on 01394 388820 for all pastoral and administrative issues, and you will be directed to the appropriate people.
CHURCH WARDENS
Mrs Michelle Bullard
Email: churchwarden-m@stmaryswoodbridge.org
Mr David Sharples
Email: churchwarden-d@stmaryswoodbridge.org or 07483 873271
RETIRED PRIEST
The Revd. Peter Wintgens 01394 382097
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Chris Burn
Email: directorofmusic@stmaryswoodbridge.org
ORGANIST
Sarah Dodds
FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S
Chair: Nick Cottam
Please contact via Benefice Office
BELLRINGERS
Dr Bruce Wakefield
GIVING TO ST MARY'S
If you wish to contribute financially on a regular basis please register online with the Parish Giving Scheme or READ MORE
If you prefer to join The Parish Giving Scheme by phone, there is a dedicated telephone line for anyone who wants to set up a regular direct debit payment to help St Mary's READ MORE
Alternatively, a Parish Giving Scheme Gift Form can be downloaded HERE
A St Mary's Gift Aid declaration form can be downloaded HERE
Donations to help us towards our fundraising target to replace our heating with an eco-friendly alternative will be most gratefully received.
You can use our CONTACTLESS CARD MACHINE in church, or via our online 'GiveALittle' campaign using the QR code or 'Donate' button below.
Raise funds for us for FREE by signing up to EasyFundraising: click on the image, or scan the QR code with your mobile phone
LOCAL LINKS
Note - St. Mary's Church has no control over the content of these web sites.
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Just 42 (young peoples' activities)
CHURCH RELATED LINKS
Note - St. Mary's Church has no control over the content of these web sites.
Telephone: 01394 383649
St. Mary's Woodbridge (Church of England) with
St Mary's Great Bealings
St. John's (Church of England) with
St Andrew's, Bredfield
St. Andrew's (Melton) (Church of England) with
St Mary's Ufford
St. Thomas of Canterbury (Roman Catholic)
ST MARY'S HOUSE
Within St Mary's House you will find the Benefice Office, St. Mary's Shop, and Parish Rooms which are available for hire.
THE BENEFICE OFFICE
11 Market Hill
Woodbridge
IP12 4LP
Telephone: 01394 388820
Benefice Email: parish.office@stmaryswoodbridge.org
Office Opening Hours (but closed on Bank Holidays):
Tuesday and Wednesday 9am - 12.30pm
Thursday and Friday 9am - 4pm
CLOSED FROM FRIDAY 1ST MAY TO MONDAY 4TH MAY (INCLUSIVE)
ST MARY'S SHOP
OPENING HOURS (but closed on bank holidays)
OPEN 10am to 4pm on Saturday 28th March!
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
Sunday 11am - 12noon (except first Sunday of the month)
Address as above.
Email: shop@stmaryswoodbridge.org
Telephone: 01394 383000
BOOKING A ROOM
To make a booking please call Linda, on 01394 388820 or
Email: parish.office@stmaryswoodbridge.org
OUR NATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST PAGE
https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/woodbridge-st-mary
ST MARY'S GDPR DATA PRIVACY NOTICE HERE
CHURCH RELATED LINKS
Note - St. Mary's Church has no control over the content of these web sites.
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(pilgrimage)Confraternity of St. James
LOCAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
If you, or someone you know, needs emotional and/or practical support following a traumatic death, the following organisations are available to help. The details below can also be downloaded HERE
Customer First
For social services in Suffolk:
Adult social care 0800 917 1109
Children's social care 0808 800 4005
Mental Health Advice and Support
Footsteps Counselling service for 8-25 year olds, based at Quay Church, Woodbridge www.footstepswwy.org.uk
Young Minds www.youngminds.org.uk
Parent helpline 0808 802 5544
Suffolk Mind 0300 111 6000
Nightowls helpline www.suffolkmind.org-uk/services/suffolk-night-owls
NHS non emergency helpline - ring 111 including for mental health concerns
Police non emergency helpline - ring 101
Emotional wellbeing hub - for NHS mental health services 0345 600 2090
Samaritans free 24/7 help line 116123 www.samaritans.org
Papyrus - young people suicide prevention charity
papyrus-uk.org text 07860 039967 ring 0800 0684141
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse helpline 0808 2000 247 nationaldahelpline.org.uk
kama nirvana honour-based violence support
kamanirvana.org.uk 0800 5999 247
NSPCC www.nspcc.org.uk
Childline www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111
Suffolk Coastal Poverty Action 07942 359865 or email: help@scpa.uk