READINGS FOR SERVICES
St Martin (NRSVA)
15th March Psalm 23 OT page 531; John 9:1-41 NT page 109
22nd March Psalm 130 OT page 602; John 9:1-41 NT page 109
St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)
22nd March Psalm 130 OT page 602; John 9:1-41 NT page 109
St Agnes (KJV)
15th March Psalm 23 page 601; John 9:1-41 page 1076
22nd March Psalm 130; Ezekiel 37:1-14 page 876; Romans 8:6-11 page 1139
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for:
Avril, Ann, Nicholas, Pauline, Cedric, Sandra, Arthur, Tony, Lynsay, Claire, Andreea and Stephen and family, Patricia, Jane, Malcolm, June, Leena, Louie and his girls, and Ralph who are in particular need of prayer.
For those mourning the deaths of loved ones particularly those mourning Brian Lewis.
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Events for weeks commencing 15th and 22nd March |
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Day |
Date |
Time |
Topic |
Venue |
Contact |
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Monday |
16th March |
10 am |
Footsteps Toddler Group |
Exning Community Church Hall |
Sarah Price |
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Monday |
16th March |
2 pm |
Time for Tea and Friendship |
Exning Community Church Hall |
Christine Pearce |
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Tuesday |
17th March |
10 am |
St Agnes Gardening Group |
St Agnes |
Cheryl Belding |
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Wednesday |
18th March |
10 am |
Bible Study |
By zoom |
John Pascall |
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Wednesday |
18th March |
7.45 pm |
MBC Singing for Fun |
Exning Community Church Hall |
John Saville |
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Thursday |
19th March |
10.30 am |
St Agnes PCC meeting |
St Agnes Church Hall |
Liam Beadle |
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Friday |
20th March |
7.30 pm |
Holy Communion in Lent |
St Philip and St Etheldreda |
Liam Beadle |
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Wednesday |
25th March |
7,45 pm |
Exning PCC Meeting |
St Philip and St Etheldreda |
Liam Beadle |
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Friday |
27th March |
7.30 pm |
Holy Communion in Lent |
St Philip and St Etheldreda |
Liam Beadle |
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION
NEW THIS WEEK
EVENTS FROM JANET RAMSAY-HELIE You are warmly invited to join us for choral evensong on Sunday 15th March at St Marys at 6pm with the lovely choir Jubilate. Not many churches have this service now and I know it is well loved by many, so we are thrilled to have them with us.
March 21st - Cantelina will be singing in St Marys at 4pm. Tickets £10 on the door.
I've booked Sinatra for 3rd December matinée - the earliest I could get!! Tickets £75 and 40 have already gone!! Contact Janet Ramsay-helie Nkt 603489 if you wish to join us.
ROGATIONTIDE WALK SATURDAY MAY 9th
The Rogationtide Walk needs a few more people to volunteer to help it run smoothly. The walk has stewards to greet walkers and keep them safe at crossing points. Two are needed at the moment. There is also a need for someone to provide morning coffee for early arrivals from 9.0 till 10.15 and maybe another from 4 to 5.30 to make tea as they return. If anyone can assist please contact Jan Lovegrove. email janlovegrove@hotmail.com for further information.
PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED
EASTER EGGS PLEASE As usual on Easter Day, there will be a Family Service at 9.30 am in St Martin’s Church, followed by an Easter Egg hunt in the churchyard. We would appreciate it, if people could donate small, individually wrapped easter eggs for the egg hunt please. There will be boxes in both churches to receive the eggs. Thank you in anticipation. John Pascall
EASTER FLOWERS AT ST. PHILIP & ST ETHELDREDA If anyone would like to give a donation towards the Easter Flowers (perhaps in memory of a loved one) please can you put your donation in one of the little brown envelopes in the foyer. and place in the box provided. With grateful thanks. Pam Morter
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING This year’s meeting for the Parish of Exning with Landwade will be held at 12.30 pm on Sunday 26th April in St Martin’s Church. Come along to hear about what happened in the parish in 2025 and to elect new Churchwardens, Deanery Synod members and Parochial Church Council members. John Pascall
TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP - UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Mothering Sunday Celebration
We will be celebrating Mothering Sunday with a delightful cream tea on Monday, 16th March. All are warmly invited to join us for this special occasion, which promises to be an enjoyable afternoon of tea, conversation, and companionship.
Extra Meetings
In addition to our regular gatherings, we will be hosting two extra meetings. The first will take place on Monday, 30th March, followed by another on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th April. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings and share in the spirit of friendship and community.
Guest Speaker: Sue Merton from Health Watch
On Monday, 20th April, we are pleased to welcome Sue Merton from Health Watch. Sue will be speaking about her work and sharing insights into her role within the organisation. This promises to be an informative and engaging session for all attendees.
Christine Pearce
SAVE THE DATE Saturday 9th May ‘Beating the Bounds’ Rogationtide Walk 10 am departure from St Martins; further details from Jan Lovegrove or me (applications to me at this email address please - markhaworth@stedscathedral.org) also tel. 07932 160 009. Mark Haworth
CHARITIES TO SUPPORT IN 2026. As many of you will be aware, each year the parish gives 5% of its cash and free-will offering income to be divided between three charities. I am now seeking nominations for this year’s charities. At least one of those supported must be within the local deanery, and at least one must be Christian. If you wish to propose a charity for support, would you please send me details by the end of March, so that if more than three are nominated, I can arrange a vote of those on the church electoral roll to make the final selection. Thank you. John Pascall
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP You may be considering reviewing your regular giving or commencing regular giving. This can be achieved by amending your current standing order or making a standing order. If you wish to have the Church’s bank details, please speak to Sheena Datson or Peter Gill.
If you are a taxpayer you can increase your giving by 25% at no cost to yourself. This is done by “Gift Aiding.” and both Sheena or Peter will be happy to give you the details or advise you how the system works. Liam Beadle
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Each year we aim to open St Martin’s Church from 10 am to 5 pm every day during the Spring and Summer. This year, the aim is to commence opening on March 29th and finish on October 25th. I am now looking for volunteers to help do that. Normally we ask individuals to take a week commencing by locking the church on Sunday evening and then opening and closing each day during the remainder of the week. If you are inspired/excited by this chance (or even if you just think that you could fit this activity into your schedule!), please contact me and I will compile a rota for the weeks. Thanks John Pascall
FOOTSTEPS The next session will be on Monday 16th March at 10 am in Exning Community Church Hall. Continued thanks for your prayers and encouragement. Please pray specifically that more parents/guardians and toddlers may attend. Sarah Price
GODLY PLAY Please pray for the work of Godly Play at St Martin’s and in the parish of Exning.
- For effective advertising, to tell families what is happening.
- For interest to be piqued and for families and children to want to join.
- For people to come forward for training to take on the leadership of Godly Play in Exning parish.
For further information please contact Maryan Piano tel: 07568541602.
NEWMARKET FOODBANK Kerri Davies from the Newmarket Foodbank has issued a plea for help. The foodbank is very low on everything. Recent donations have been very low; however, demand remains the same. Though Kerri says they are in need of everything, their urgent needs are for pasta, soup, cereal, and tin tomatoes. They are happy to pick-up any donations if required, and they would also be grateful for any financial donations you care to make. Please contact Kerri Davies at 07597582546, or www.newmarketopendoor.org.uk if you have any questions.
THE NEWMARKET COMMUNITY PANTRY, based at The Racing Centre, provides affordable food and essential items to those in need, offering long-term support through a partnership-based approach. For a one-off £5 membership fee, members can do a weekly shop for just £3. We aim to help individuals not just with food but by connecting them to the right resources for lasting stability. The pantry is open on Monday and Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., and Wednesday from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. If you, or someone you know could benefit, visit us at The Racing Centre or contact us at community@theracingcentre.org or 01638 662828
SAFEGUARDING
The parish of Exning with Landwade is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer (Mrs Christine Pearce 01638 664314) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
PRINCIPAL PARISH CONTACTS
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Name |
Telephone Number |
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Vicar |
The Revd Liam Beadle |
01638 612373 |
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Assistant Curate |
The Revd Cheryl Belding |
07801 499179 |
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Parish Safeguarding Officer |
Christine Pearce |
01638 664314 |
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Churchwarden Exning Parish |
Christine Pearce |
01638 664314 |
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Churchwarden St Agnes Parish |
Dorothy Thomas |
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Lay Elders |
Christine Shand |
01638 667788 |
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Patsy Edwards |
01638 665343 |
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Sarah Price |
01638 578138 |