IMPORTANT NOTICE

Fr Peter Raj will be self isolating in St. Mary's Presbytery for 7 days from Monday 17th January 2022.  

The parish secretary will be working from home while Fr. Peter is self isolating and can be contacted either by email or on 07484 344580 Tuesday to Friday mornings.

Please keep Fr Peter in your prayers for a speedy recovery and that he can soon have his long awaited holiday which he has had to postpone.

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The Parish covers north-east Ipswich, Kesgrave, Rushmere St Andrew, Martlesham Heath, Westerfield and Tuddenham.

This website hopes to provide you with information you may need to get to know our parish family.

We are a community with rich diversity, proclaiming God's Word, joyfully celebrating the Eucharist and sharing together spiritually and socially.

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Please see 'This Week's Newsletter' for all the recent news in the parish.

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Bishops’ Statement: Honouring Sunday

During the pandemic, public worship was suspended for a time and there have been restrictions on parish life. As a result, people have been exploring other ways to practice their faith including Spiritual Communion via live streaming.

As people begin returning to more regular patterns of parish life and following the first face to face meeting of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales in Leeds, the bishops have issued the following statement about the importance of honouring Sunday

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Bishops Conference full guidance on Covid-19 Route map step 4 can be found HERE

Our Parish During COVID  

Whether you attend Mass in person or online, please keep yourself safe and reduce the risk of catching or spreading the virus.

Bishops Conference reflection 'Day of the Lord'   can be found here

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