FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR A)
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News
PARISH FINANCES Weekend 26th March: Loose £700.27. Envelopes £308. Standing Orders £446, Total £1,454.47. The retiring collection for CAFOD’s East Africa Crisis appeal amounted to £1,126.36. Many thanks for your generosity.
EASTER FLOWERS There will be a second collection this weekend 1st-2nd April for the flowers for Easter. Our flower ladies who do the flowers each week produce beautiful displays and work hard throughout the year. Please be as generous as you can.
DECEASED Please pray for Patrick Gorham RIP who died recently, his Requiem Mass will be on Tuesday, 4th April at 11.30am in Our Lady of Peace, followed by cremation at Slough Crematorium. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
CONGRATULATIONS to Tyler Brian Hancey who is to be Baptised on Saturday, 8th April. Please pray for his parents, grandparents and Godparents.
EASTER SERVICES a ‘yellow’ leaflet is available which gives details of all the Easter Service times. Please take home a copy. Also there are lists available for you to sign up if you are able to help over Holy Week and Easter, we need Altar Servers, Welcomers, Readers, and Eucharist Ministers.
EASTER RAFFLE Tickets will be on sale after all Masses from next weekend for an Easter raffle, proceeds to Our Lady of Peace Parish. Prizes as follows : 1st Prize – Easter egg. 2nd Prize – Bottle of Whisky. 3rd Prize : Tin of biscuits. 4th Prize : Italian cake.
GIFT AID OFFERTORY ENVELOPES If you currently use offertory envelopes the new envelopes from April 2017 are now available, and can be found on the table at the back of Our Lady of Peace Church. If you are a UK taxpayer, you could add 25p to every £1 that you give to your Parish (at no cost to yourself) through Gift Aid, this is a great help to Parish finances. Now that the Together in Faith campaign has ended you may feel able to increase your offering each week. If you require any further information please ring Yvonne on 01628 605764 or email as above.
TWO WEEK NEWSLETTER Next weeks newsletter will be for two weeks, then back to weekly from the weekend 22nd–23rd April, the deadline for notices will be Thursday, 20th April by 12noon. Please email notices to Yvonne (Click on this link for the email address), or drop in the Presbytery door.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be celebrated during Lent as follows :
- Each Thursday in St Andrew’s Church after 9.30am Mass.
- Each Friday at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Peace Church.
- On Friday, 14th April at St Gilbert’s.
PLEASE REMEMBER the sick of our Parish: Eric Bragger, John Lisle, Sandra Shrader, Hannah Millrain, Baby Findlay James William Conway. Marie Philps, Christopher Browne, Sienna Manley, Robert Ferguson, Maria Rhodes, Tim Webb, Peter Webb, Julie Fritz, Chris Potter, Jeremy Best, Nathan Le Roux, Joe Gartland, Kathleen Magee, Nora Fitzgerald, Giacomo Fenech, Malcolm Glenn, Vincent Do Rosario, David Archer, Catherine Bryant, Martin Waters, Patrick Porter, Carole Tearle, Carol Borowski, Fr Dennis Watters, Ann Messenger, John Fernandes, Alison Roach, Maisie McFarlane, Simon Holwell, John Norman, Raffaele D’Orsi, Eddie Phillips, Rahil Deans, Lawrence Deans, Ronald Deans, Iris Khan, Angela Brown, Mary Hughes, Jane McMahon, Abid Ali, Joan Langer, Caroline Tembe, Joanna Deverill, Sabah Ali-Marat, Deacon Douglas Denny, Michele Di Gangi, Daisy Wingrove, Mary Morrissey, Mary Green, Michele Deluca, Lynn Arnold, Graham Loudon, Ann Cronin, Mabel McCulloch, Phyllis Wallbank, Joanna Glowski, Rosemary Conry, Ann Gurrie, Kathleen Jemmett, Fr David, Jerry Ellis, Jim Scott, Kathleen Richardson.
CHURCH CLEANING Saturday, 8th April at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
CAN YOU HELP? At Funerals we need help with handing out the Order of Service and helping tidy the Church after the funeral. If you can help please just turn up when you see the notice in the Bulletin that there is to be a funeral held in the Church.
CHURCH LINEN We are very grateful to all who help with the Church linen throughout the year, but more volunteers are urgently needed, if you would like to help with this Ministry please speak to Denise or Yvonne.
WALK WITH ME – a Lenten Journey of Prayer books, are available in the Church porches, priced £1.
NORES has Word of God Year A books available at £2.50 each. At the start of a new liturgical year, beginning with the first Sunday of Advent, there are books for purchase to help Readers with their understanding of the Gospels: Robin Cooper’s The Word of God, Year A Matthew’s Gospel. These are available for £2.50 each including p&p (paperbacks with 165 pages). Please send a request together with a cheque payable to RE Service to NORES, 33 Westbourne Rd, Luton, LU4 8JD. Please remember to include your return address.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORY Copies available in the Church porches, priced £2.50.
OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH ‘DEFECTS LOG’ BOOK There is a ‘defects log’ book on the bookcase in Our Lady of Peace Church. If you find any defects which need to be investigated in the Church please make a note in the book.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Monday at Our Lady of Peace from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. All welcome to join in Contemplating the Face of Christ through prayer, praise and stillness. There is also Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St Andrew’s every Thursday from 8.30am – 9.30am. All welcome.
ROSARY The Rosary will be said after the 9.30am Mass at St Andrew’s each Thursday.
MASS OFFERING FORMS are available in the Church porches which you can complete for any Mass intentions you wish to have offered. Please return the form, with your offering, in an envelope and hand to Fr Andy or Yvonne, or leave in the Sacristy or Presbytery.
PARISH MASS BOOKS We are now using Volume 1 of the Mass books for Year A (yellow cover). As with Year B and Year C, books if you would like to donate £1.95 for one of these books, or £7.95 for the large print books, please feel free to do so, and we will enter into the book a dedication for your intention. Just put into an envelope the offering and the name(s) you wish inscribed in the book(s) and hand to Yvonne at the Sacristy or Presbytery: for a deceased person please add ‘RIP’ to the name or names; for someone alive, please add ‘Intention’.
CAR PARKING Please when parking at Our Lady of Peace we ask that you take care not to block pavements or the corner of the road leading into St Michael’s Court. It is very difficult for residents of St Michael’s Court to access Lower Britwell Road when cars are parked on the corner obstructing the view onto the road. When using the car park please drive in as far as you can to allow us to use all the available spaces.
SICK & HOUSEBOUND CONTACT Maura Potter, is our Pastoral Co-ordinator for the sick and housebound, email Maura using this link or telephone 01628 666278. If you, a relative, friend or neighbour are sick or house bound and would like to receive Holy Communion please ring Maura on 01628 666278.
If you are a commissioned Eucharist Minister and would be willing to join the team who take Communion to our sick and housebound parishioners then please contact Fr Andy.
HIRING/USING ST ANDREW’S All proposed events, bookings or cancellations in any part of St Andrew’s Church must be made via Kerry Kipping, 07928 526927 to avoid duplications.
HOLY FAMILY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP A monthly meeting held on the first Saturday of each month, facilitated by parishioners. Please contact Fr Kevin on 01753 543770, or email using this link for further information, or visit the Holy Family, Langley website.
Holy Family Church – 226 Trelawney Av. Langley | SL3 7UD
ARE YOU REGISTERED WITH THE PARISH? If you previously completed the census forms for the Together in Faith Campaign then you will be registered, If not registration forms are available in the Church porches, or e-mail Yvonne or phone the presbytery.
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE PARISH WEBSITE/WEEKLY NEWSLETTER can be sent to Yvonne (Click on this link for the email address). Items on paper and print are also accepted and can be given to Yvonne or Fr Andy or delivered to the Presbytery. The deadline for items for the printed bulletin is Thursday 12 noon.
Appointments
ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL are seeking to appoint a Head Teacher, full details available from Mrs S MacKenzie on 01753 645828 or email the Bursar using this link.
St Anthony’s RC Primary School, Slough
News Links
- Diocese News
- The Vine (Journal of the Diocese of Northampton)
- News from the Catholic Church in England & Wales
- Videos on Vimeo from the Catholic Church in England & Wales
- Catholic Church in England & Wales Flickr photo album
- News from the Vatican (in English)
Readers & Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers Rota
8th – 9th April
Saturday 6.00pm – Marie Grimmette and Norman Grimmette.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers : Tony Wight and Martin Walker.Eucharist Ministers : Juliet Sokpo, Patrick Aigbomian, Mary McCarthy,Robert Bryant, Tina Koenig.
Sunday 11.30am – Boni and Jacinta.
Upcoming Events
LANDINGS Do you know someone who may be thinking along these lines:
“I want to go back to Church, but I am afraid… it has been so long”
“I am not sure what I believe… will I be judged?”
“I am not a perfect Catholic, am I good enough for others to accept me?”
Landings is primarily a listening programme. A place where a returning Catholic can safely ‘land’, explore and share their experiences and hear other people’s stories.
Landings group has just started in Our Lady of Peace, they meet at 7.30pm in the Sacristy. It is not too late to register your interest. It is primarily a listening/sharing group so no preparation or homework involved! For more information contact Bernie Garfitt on 07508 7871222.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE The CWL will be holding their next meeting on Monday, 3rd April at 2.00pm in the Sacristy at Our Lady of Peace Church. June Potter will be showing how to make a flower arrangement and those present will be able to create one of their own to take home. All ladies of the Parish are welcome to attend. Please bring with you small flowers such as roses or carnations. Foliage and pots will be provided. There is no charge.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
LENTEN RETREAT led by Deacon Marek at St Andrew’s on Tuesday, 4th April from 7.30pm – 8.30pm. There will be a Lenten Reflection followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Call Millie on 07957 594646 for more information.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR LENT Have you ever wondered about how to get more out of The Mass, The Bible or your Faith? Why not try a course on The Psalms as an easy starting point? Every Thursday from 2.00pm we will be following a course from Ascension Press – please come to the parish centre: St Edmund Campion RC Church, Maidenhead.
St Edmund Campion Church – 40A Altwood Road, Maidenhead. Berks | SL6 4PY
REJOICE IN MOTHERHOOD : MOTHERS PRAYERS For Mothers who wish to pray together for their children and grandchildren – Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties! Please come and join us as we pray for our children, Our Lady of Peace Church at 10.30am (as normal). Please note for those unable to attend the regular 10.30am Thursday meetings, once a month there will be an evening meeting at 7.00pm. All Christian faiths welcome. For further information please speak to Denise (the sacristan at Our Lady of Peace).
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEETING The CWL will be holding their next meeting on Monday, 3rd April at 2.00pm in the Sacristy at Our Lady of Peace Church. June Potter will be showing how to make a flower arrangement and those present will be able to create one of their own to take home. All ladies of the Parish are welcome to attend. Please bring with you small flowers such as roses or carnations. Foliage and pots will be provided. There is no charge.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
VOCATIONS WEEKEND The Diocese of Northampton will be holding a vocations weekend for men who would like to explore a vocation to the Priesthood. The weekend will be held at Northampton Cathedral from the 7th-9th April 2017. Accommodation will be provided. For more details please contact Fr Mark at the Cathedral on 01604 714556. Please remember our students and those attending the weekend in your prayers.
Northampton Cathedral – A508 Kingsthorpe Rd, Northampton | NN2 6AG
CHURCH CLEANING Saturday, 8th April at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE : Monday, 10th April at 7.00pm with visiting confessors at Our Lady of Peace.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
“THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST” This film will transport you back to the time of our Lord’s greatest suffering and the ultimate price he paid for our salvation. It is probably the closest you will get to witnessing His Passion and it is very realistic in its portrayal of that event. The Parish Evangelisation Team will be showing this film on Wednesday, 12th April starting at 7.00pm in the Sacristy.
We are limiting the numbers to 35 and please note that the certification for this film is 18 (i.e. Not suitable for people under 18 years of age). If you would like a seat, please call Bob Bryant on 01628-543650 or 07979-820064. To give everyone a chance of a seat, bookings will only be taken from 3pm on Sunday afternoon (2nd April) onwards. If demand is excessive we may be able to run an afternoon session. Bring a handkerchief!!!
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES The next session is on Saturday, 22nd April from 9.30am – 11.00am at St Andrew’s Church, Cippenham. We will be selling First Holy Communion goods after the class. Please continue to pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE
FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY Sunday, 23rd April 2017, at St Anthony’s Church, Slough, from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Confessions, Mass at 2.00pm followed by Hour of Mercy and Divine Chaplet.
St Anthony’s Church – Farnham Road, Slough | SL2 3AE
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE EVENTS On Sunday, 30th April, the CWL will be holding a cake sale after the 9.45am Mass. Proceeds will go to CWL charities. The CWL will be holding the annual World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations Service on Tuesday, 9th May 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Church at 7.00pm. This will be followed by cheese and wine. All are welcome.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
PILGRIMAGE to pray for the family with Bishop Peter Doyle on the Feast day of Our Lady Of Fatima, Saturday, 13th May 2017, which will be held in the Northampton Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Great Billing. They have 100 places available and bookings are essential – there is no cost to the pilgrimage. Please see poster for further details.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour – High St / Elwes Way, Great Billing, Northampton | NN3 9EA
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Fully escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland, 11th June 2017. £599 per person sharing. Price includes flights from Luton or Stansted with 15kg checked in bag, all taxes, luxury transfers, 4 nights’ in newly refurbished Knock House Hotel with full Irish Breakfast each morning and 4 Course Dinner each evening. All entertainment, excursions and guided tours included. Wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel. Limited single rooms at supplement of £60. Groups and Individual bookings welcome. Contact Patricia anytime on 07740 175557 or email Knock Pilgrimages using this link. Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613.
Mass Times & Intentions
1st – 9th April
N.B. Changes and new events are in bold text.
Saturday 1st April | FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions
5.15pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Alice & Charlie O’Neill RIP (Flannery), Alfie Morrissey RIP (Morrissey)
Sunday 2nd April | FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
9.00am St Gilbert’s – Brenda McCann (Grimmette), Stannie McCabe RIP (McCabe) **
9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Leone family Intentions (Leone), Sr Mary Stephen RIP (St Anthony’s staff & pupils) ** ♦
11.30am St Andrew’s – Jessica Rosina Cenci RIP (O’Rourke), Cathy Griffiths Intentions, People of the Parish ♦
Monday 3rd April
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Margaret Murray RIP (Mill Hill Missionaries), Holy Communion children, parents and Godparents (Rosary Group)
7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday 4th April
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Robert Ferguson & Sick of our Parish (Rosary Group), Hannah Gerardine McCarthy RIP (Anniversary), & McCarthy family Intentions (McCarthy)
11.30am Our Lady of Peace – Requiem Mass for Patrick Gorham RIP
7.30pm St Andrew’s – Lenten Reflection followed by Adoration
Wednesday 5th April
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Service of Word and Holy Communion
Thursday 6th April
8.30am St Andrew’s – Confessions
9.30am St Andrew’s – Jim & Rose McErlean Intentions (Gatt), Mgr Paul Donovan RIP (Gatt)
10.00am St Andrew’s – Stations of the Cross
Friday 7th April
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Lourdes Fernandez Intentions & Sick of our Parish (Rosary Group), Sharon Tierney Intentions & Bernard Brophy Intentions (Tierney and Brophy families)
7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Stations of the Cross
Saturday 8th April | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions
5.15pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Margaret Brown RIP (P&C), Sylvia Morton RIP (Potter)
Sunday 9th April | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Joan O’Keefe & Nora Conroy RIP (Conroy), Annie Ryan in thanksgiving (Ryan) ** ♦
11.30am St Andrew’s – Paul Walsh RIP (Deignan), People of the Parish ♦
** Tea and Coffee available after Mass.
♦ Children’s Liturgy for ages 4-7 during Mass.
Morning Prayer is prayed before every weekday Mass and the Rosary is prayed after Mass: all are welcome to join us.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE
St Gilbert’s – Eton Wick Rd, Eton Wick, Berks | SL4 6JH
Our Lady of Peace 