PARISH PRIEST
Rev Canon Simon Blakesley
The Presbytery, 1 St Mary’s Street, Bungay NR35 1AX
Tel: 07946 390060
Email: simon.blakesley@rcdea.org.uk
CHURCHES
St Edmund’s, St Mary’s Street, Bungay NR35 IAX
St Thomas More, Jay’s Green, Harleston IP20 9HH
SACRAMENTS
Contact: Fr Simon (as above) or
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Fr Simon (as above) or
In emergencies: Fr Christopher (Southwold) 01502 723207
Otherwise, please contact Rev Canon David Bagstaff
david.bagstaff@rcdea.org. uk tel. 01728 452782
ALTAR SERVERS (Bungay)
Master of Ceremonies: Pio Altarelli 01986 895559 sacristan@stedmundsrcbungay.or.uk
APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA: STELLA MARIS (Seamen’s Mission)
Paul Crosbie aos@stedmundsrcbungay.org.uk
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH (APF)
Collecting boxes: Bungay – Georgina Connelly 01986 896967, Harleston – Marie Crosbie 01986 788795 email as Paul Crosbie (above)
BAPTISM Contact Fr Simon
CAFOD
CATHOLIC AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT (CAFOD). www.cafod.org.uk. The parish CAFOD team includes Sue Altarelli suealtarelli@stedmundsrcbungay.org.uk; Jenny Beaugeard 07717 751857 jenny.beaugeard@gmail.com; Felicity Todd 07774 401157 ft014j1351@gmail.com, Mary Kirk mary.kirk@btinternet.com, 07786 438395, Sylvia Weal sylvia.wealxxx@gmail.com
CATECHIST
CEMETERY
The right to be buried in the small consecrated graveyard attached to St Edmund’s is at the discretion of the parish priest, within the norms set by the graveyard regulations. In the absence of a parish priest, please contact Rev Canon David Bagstaff
david.bagstaff@rcdea.org. uk tel. 01728 452782
CHILD PROTECTION/SAFEGUARDING
St Edmund’s is fully committed to safeguarding in order to maintain a safe parish community in which everyone, particularly young and vulnerable members, can confidently participate. The Diocese has implemented the policies and procedures of the Catholic Church of England and Wales, a copy of which is available on the Diocesan website: www.rcdea.org.uk/safeguarding. Parish representatives:
Ellen Fleming 07703 435118, safeguarding2@stedmundsrcbungay.org.uk
Sylvia Weal 07794 597296, safeguarding1@stedmundsrcbungay.org.uk.
COFFEE, TEA AND BISCUITS
Available after the 9am Sunday Mass in Bungay
COMMUNICATIONS (website, newsletter and social media)
Website administrator and newsletter: Mary Kirk email: mary.kirk@btinernet.com Tel: 07786 438395
COMPLAINTS
Coastal Dean Fr Anthony Nwankwo 01493 842001
Rev Canon David Bagstaff
david.bagstaff@rcdea.org. uk tel. 01728 452782
CONFIRMATION
Normally celebrated every second year.
DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA
Offices: The White House, 21 Upgate, Poringland, Norwich NR14 7SH. Telephone: 01508 492202. Web: www.rcdea.org.uk; office@rcdea.org.uk
DISCUSSION GROUP
comms@stedmundsrcbungay.org.uk
ECUMENISM
Representatives of Churches Together in Bungay:
Georgina Connolly 01986 896967, Carole Hunt 01986 894656
Harleston Clergy Fraternal:
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Typically these members of the parish administer communion at Mass, and may take Communion to the sick and housebound under the direction of the Parish Priest. This ministry recommenced at Corpus Christi 2023, after refresher training.
FAITH ENQUIRY (formerly Rite of Christian Initiation as Adults): Fr Stephen Bould
FINANCE AND FABRIC COMMITTEE
(Parish priest), Sue Allen, Pio Altarelli, Pete Johnson, Terry Jones, Neil Mayhew (treasurer), Crispin Muir, Sue Riseborough. Contact: treasurerstedmundsrc@outlook.com
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The First Communion programme usually runs from Advent to the Feast of Corpus Christi in May-June.
FLOWERS
Bungay: Aida Shaw 07899 683753 aidapshaw@gmail.com
FOOD BANK
The Waveney Foodbank is the Parish’s chosen local Charity. Bungay and Harleston are both food collection points. For more details contact: 0808 208 2138 (Freephone) info@waveney.foodbank.org.uk
FUNERALS
Contact Fr Anthony
GARDENING CLUB
GIFT AID
Forms for Gift Aid and planned giving are available from the Gift Aid organiser, Sue Allen giftaidbungay@rcdea.org.uk.
HALLS
St Edmunds Parish Hall , Bungay
Manager: 07899 683753 Aida Shaw aidapshaw@gmail.com
Jay’s Green Hall, Harleston
Bookings: Donna Ormston 07795 271544 ormstond@icloud.com maintenance: Jane Dooley 07917 032048.
HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE
Bungay (Suffolk) Carole Hunt 01986 894656
Harleston (Norfolk) Mary Kirk mary.kirk@btinternet.com
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
Bungay Pete Johnson 07708 065338
Harleston Mary Kirk 07786 438395
HOSPITALS
Because of the Data Protection Act, anyone in hospital (or their next of kin) must ask explicitly for a Roman Catholic priest to visit.
MARRIAGE CARE
For counselling appointments (Norwich) 0800 389 3801 or 01159 934 255 [mobile rate]
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Contact: Fr Anthony
MEDITATION GROUP
MUSIC AT MASS
Bungay: Clare Seabrook music@stedmundsrcbungay.org.uk
NEWCOMERS
You are most welcome! There is a Welcome Pack for anyone new to the parish available on request at both churches.
NEWSLETTER
The newsletter is distributed weekly at the Sunday Masses and is also available on the parish website. Inclusions should be with Fr Anthony or Mary Kirk by the preceding Thursday afternoon.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL – currently suspended
The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is a consultative committee which meets at least three times a year and advises the Parish Priest on matters relating to the pastoral life of the parish. Members of the council are chosen to represent different aspects of parish life.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION
See
READERS AT MASS (rotas)
Bungay: Neil Mayhew 07388287617 nmayhew3@gmail.com
ST EDMUNDS PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Meet in St Edmunds Hall every Wednesday from 9.15-11.15am during school terms. The cost is £1.50 per family, which includes snacks and drinks. Contact: Fiona (07950 786961), Sam (07783966644) or Helen (07561059394).
SCHOOLS
St Edmunds Catholic Primary School, Bungay –Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Barlow 01986 892502 office@stedmundsrc.suffolk.sch.uk, www.stedmundsrc.suffolk.sch.uk
Notre Dame High School, Norwich 01603 611431 office@ndhs.org.uk www.ndhs.org.uk
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: St Edmund’s Roman Catholic Parish Bungay & Harleston
Twitter/X:@stedsbungay
TREASURER
Neil Mayhew treasurerstedmundsrc@outlook.com 07388287617
VOLUNTEERS
…are always needed to help in the running of parish activities. Get in touch if you would like to become involved.
WEBSITE (See Communications)
WEDDINGS
Contact Fr Simon. Six months’ notice and a time of preparation are required by the Church. Please note that Carole Hunt is the designated registrar at St Edmunds.