The first parish interview of our new website serving our four churches is with a couple who play a large part in the life of St Benet’s: Angela and Martyn Marshall. Both were received into the Catholic Church last year, and in the interview describe their lives and their faith journey which has brought them …
We’re introducing a new feature “A Parishioner Reflects”, where each week a parishioner reflects on this Sunday’s readings. You can find this in the side bar by scrolling down past ‘Latest News’, or clicking on the link in blue.
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is holding a meeting for supporters and prospective supporters, which is open to all parishioners at St Edmund’s, Bungay, and St Benet’s, Beccles, including St Thomas More and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, and anyone who is interested in the pro-life cause, on Thursday 27 February, at 7pm …
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Beccles: Mary Banns, Patricia Bath, Jackie Bowler, Steven Brooks, Muriel Bryant, Theresa Chalmers, Ellen Clark, Patsy Drake, Deacon Tony Felton, Christine Felton, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Richard Freeland, Derek Gibson, Ann Kemp, Sue Kerr, Alasdair Kirkpatrick, Jo Lewis, Billy Maloy, Tanya Maloy, Barbara O’Brien, Terry O’Brien, Michael Osborne, Elizabeth Page, Ginny Quinn, Kathryn Robinson, Simon Smith, Luciana …
9 Pauline Housman; Alan Hutchinson; Francis Hall; 10 Eric Crisp; 12 Jack Ellwood; Frederick Howell; Catherine Butler [Mother Mary OSM]; 13 Jean Day; Arthur Taverner; John Sharratt; Jane Cole; Henry White; Eliza Litten; 14 Edith Cary-Elwes; 15 Andrew Massey; Rachel Codling. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. …
Come and celebrate Shrove Tuesday at St Thomas More, Harleston! 6pm on 4 March. The price is £6 per adult, £3 per child, wine or soft drink by donation. The prices entitles you to two savoury (vegetarian option available) and one sweet filling, or two sweet and one savoury. Please sign your name on the …
Walk with CAFOD this Lent round a five-km (= three mile) circuit (or less if you want) from St Thomas More, Harleston on Sunday 23 March at 11am. meet at Jay’s Green from 10.30am for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, and come back for soup and a roll – donation to …
Thanks to Beccles parishioners who support the School for Peace in the DRC. Sadly, contributions are needed more than ever with many families fleeing to the relative safety of Lubumbashi, where the school is located. Recent fundraising activities (the stall after Mass and the Christmas Words and Music) have raised £580 for which we are …
The search for the truth: Edith Stein, 14-16 March Fr Matthew Blake, OCD offers a weekend exploring the life and teachings of Edith Stein, or St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and her indomitable search for truth that led her to the Catholic faith. For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-search-for-truth-edith-stein/ Men’s Spiritual Exercises 30-March-4 …
Sue Allen (Finance Committee) is happy to order a new Missal for anyone. The choice is: • The CTS New Sunday Missal (Hardback, red) £19.95 plus P&P These are available immediately. • The CTS New Weekday Missal (Hardback, blue) £55 plus P&P Available from 30 April 2025. • The CTS new Daily Missal (Hardback, heavy. …
Thank you all for your wonderful support and generosity. Mary’s Meals has been sent £1925 on behalf of the parish of Beccles, the proceeds of this year’s appeal. More than £1000 of it will qualify for gift aid. Mary’s Meals have this year reached their ‘Double the Love’ total of £1.1 million, enabling them to …
Do you need to talk to someone in a prayerful Catholic environment? Whatever you are going through right now it can help to talk; it can ease the burden and help you to see the way through. The diocese offers a free ministry of listening and prayer for parishioners in need. Trained volunteers will meet …
If you would like Holy Communion brought to you at home, please contact (Bungay) Margaret Thorby 07989 818541, or (Harleston) Mary Kirk 07786 438395, and Beccles Deacon Tony Felton 07985 228397