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THIS PAGE IS UPDATED REGULARLY. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK.        ​LAST ​​UPDATED 04/09/2026
Our church is OPEN between 9.00 & 5.00pm daily 
​​Sunday Mass: 9.30am  - is also livestreamed each week - See links below.
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Recordings remain available afterwards for 3 weeks. 
Daily Masses: see this week's times below
Monthly Newsletter: Click here for the September edition

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This week's worship

Sunday 6th September 2026 : - 23rd Sunday yr A - Parish Mass 9.30
also livestreamed from 09.28 on Facebook 
All Welcome! 
https://www.facebook.com/stmarysmendlesham - or click image below to the right. Go to 'More' - 'Videos' or 'Live'

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PRINTABLE BULLETINS​
Click here to download and print the Bulletin to accompany the Mass
​​There is also a printable order of Mass here,

Times of Mass this week:

Healing Ministry 

Monday 7th September
​
Monthly Healing Service


2.30pm Mass, laying on of hands and anointing:
Silent prayer from 1.30pm

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All welcome...
​Jesus offers his healing and peace freely!

Sat 5th Sep           St Teresa of Calcutta
                              10.00 am. 1st Mass of Sunday
Sunday 6th Sep -  23rd of Year A
                               9.30 am   Parish Mass and Address
Mon 7th Sep:                      1.30-2.25 Exposition of Blessed Sacrament for silent prayer
                               2.30pm   Mass, laying on of hands and anointing for healing.
           
Tues 8th Sep:     BIRTHDAY OF OUR LADY (Feast)
                              9.30am     Mass
                              10.00am   Tea, coffee, cake in church
 
Wed 9th Sep:         8.00am Mass
 
Thurs 10th Sep:     9.30am Mass
 
Fri 11th Sep:           9.30am Mass
 
Sat 12th Sep:       (Ride and Stride Day - Suffolk Historic Churches Trust)
            10.00am    1st Mass of Sunday (readings as Sunday)
            4.00pm      Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday 13th Sep:        24th Year A
            9.30am      Parish Mass and Address

​You're welcome, whoever you are - as are your children ...
- if you're used to this style of worship,
 or have never been to church before...


Here you'll find worship dignified but accessible...teaching faithful to Scripture and Tradition...
... and a friendly welcome which is genuine.

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Sundays

9.30 am - Parish Mass & Address
The main act of worship each week - with freshly-brewed coffee & tea afterwards at the back of the church for all who wish to stay.


First Mass of Sunday: ​
Saturdays 10.00 am 

Weekdays

To see the times of Mass each day this week, see notice above. ​Times are also on sheet on the churchyard noticeboard and in the weekly bulletin.

Children welcome!

Children are always welcome. We realise that children view worship differently from adults and that they join in in their own way. So when your vocal baby or toddler adds to the worship, don't worry - we won't; we love to have them!

There are plenty of toys, books, colouring materials and games at the back of the church and we welcome children who wish to become servers from a very young age, as their presence is as important as everyone else's.
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​If you're uncertain about the forms of worship at St Mary's but would like to come into church to get the feel of it first, why not come to Coffee and Cake on a Tuesday morning?  ALL ARE WELCOME, whether you attend any church or none.  See 'What's on' for details.
The Mass - what it's about

​The Mass (also known as the Eucharist, Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper) is the single most important thing the Church does. At the Mass, the community gathers to hear the word of God and to be fed on the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood in bread and wine.

As Christians, we are called to follow Jesus and to spread the good news about the kingdom of God. But this would mean nothing without Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and his Resurrection, when he showed that Love is stronger than death. Jesus gave us this gift so that we can always meet him as fully as his first disciples and be filled with his living presence. This happens whenever we join in the celebration of the Mass.

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On Sundays the Mass is a joyful celebration with people of all ages. We sing hymns, and use incense, bells and music to enrich our experience of worship. On weekdays the celebration of the Mass is quieter and smaller – a different way to be still, to reflect and to meet with Christ.​
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confession & Absolution): 

​Sat 12th Sep:  4.00pm

​​​Baptism (Christening),
Confirmation
Weddings
Anointing of the Sick 
​Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
Pastoral Visits


​P
lease contact Fr. Philip. (click here for contact details)
Fr Philip is always willing to visit the sick, dying and bereaved and to speak to any parishioner who has needs or concerns, or questions about Christian faith and life, whether or not you regularly attend church. Just ask.


Healing Ministry 

Monday 7th September
​
Monthly Healing Service


2.30pm Mass, laying on of hands and anointing

Silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament from 1.30pm

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All welcome...
​Jesus offers his healing and peace freely!


​The healing ministry is an integral part of the Gospel and an important aspect of the life of St Mary's. All are welcome and of course there is no charge. Healing services are quiet and meditative  you will not be asked any intrusive questions or asked why you have come.
Please contact Fr Philip if you would like to discuss any aspect of this.
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  • What's on
  • Worship & Online Resources
  • This month's newsletter
  • Armoury Project
  • Donations
  • Summer Festival + Beer Orders
  • About
  • Who's who & Safeguarding
  • Contact
  • Prayers
  • Recent News and Events
  • The church building
  • Links
  • Find us
  • Bereavement links
  • The 5 Guiding Principles of the House of Bishops
  • The Friends of St Mary's
  • The USAAF 34th Bomb Group Memorial Dedication