READINGS FOR SERVICES

St Martin (NRSVA)

8^th March Psalm 95 OT page 579; John 4:5-42 NT page 101

15^th March Psalm 23 OT page 531; John 9:1-41 NT page 109                                               

St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)

8^th March Psalm 95 OT page 579; John 4:5-42 NT page 101

St Agnes (KJV)                                                                                                                                                                    

8^th March Psalm 63; Exodus 17:1-7 page 79; John 4:5-42 page 1067

15^th March Psalm 23 page 601; John 9:1-41 page 1076

 

                                                           

 

 

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.

 

 

Events for weeks commencing 8th and 15th March
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Wednesday	11th March	10 am	Poetry Group	House of Marion	Marion Robetrts
Friday	13th March	7.30 pm	Holy Communion in Lent	St Philip and St Etheldreda	Liam Beadle
Friday	13th March	7 for 7.30 pm	Exning Village Cinema “Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale”	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville
Saturday	14th March	10 am	Coffee for all	St Martin	Sally Pascall
Monday	16th March	10 am	Footsteps Toddler Group	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price
Monday	16th March	2 pm	Time for Tea and Friendship	Exning Community Church Hall	Christine Pearce
Tuesday	17th March	10 am	St Agnes Gardening Group	St Agnes	Cheryl Belding
Wednesday	18th March	10 am	Bible Study	By zoom	John Pascall
Wednesday	18th March	7.45 pm	MBC Singing for Fun	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville
Friday	20th March	7.30 pm	Holy Communion in Lent	St Philip and St Etheldreda	Liam Beadle

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

 

NEW THIS WEEK

 

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 26^th 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, 16^th 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, 30^th March, followed by another on Bank Holiday Monday, 6^th 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, 20^th 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 9^th 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

 

PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED

EXNING VILLAGE CINEMA This month’s presentation on Friday 13^th March is “Downton Abbey – The Grand Finale” (Rating PG). Rejoin the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter and a bid a final fond farewell.

Doors open: 7pm Showing: 7.30 pm. Tickets at the door: Adults: £5 Children (under 15): £4 Family ticket (2adults/2children): £14. Refreshments Available.

 

COFFEE FOR ALL The next coffee morning will be held in St Martins Church on 14^th March, 10-12 noon. Come along and have as much coffee (or tea!) and cake as you wish, there is no charge but an opportunity to make a donation if desired. My usual plea to bakers, if you have time, it would be lovely if you were able to donate a cake. I am so grateful for your continued support. Sally Pascall

 

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 29^th and finish on October 25^th.  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 16^th 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.

1. For effective advertising, to tell families what is happening.
2. For interest to be piqued and for families and children to want to join.
3. 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

Title	Name	Telephone Number
Vicar	The Revd Liam Beadle	01638 612373
	Liam.beadle@gmail.com
Assistant Curate	The Revd Cheryl Belding	07801 499179
Parish Safeguarding Officer	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden Exning Parish	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden St Agnes Parish	Dorothy Thomas
Lay Elders	Christine Shand	01638 667788
	Patsy Edwards	01638 665343
	Sarah Price	01638 578138