THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR A)
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News
PARISH FINANCES Weekend 22nd October : Loose £687.54. Envelopes £330. Standing Orders £446. Total £1,463.54. Many thanks for your generosity. Next weekend there will be a retiring collection for Bishop’s Maintenance Fund.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Thank you very much for your contribution of £616.61. to last week’s World Mission Sunday collection. Your prayers and donations will help missionaries across the world share the Gospel of peace with those in greatest need. Please pray for the work of Missio and all those working to offer the love of Jesus, that we may remain strong in our witness to Christ’s love for all peoples. To continue supporting Missio throughout the year please go to missio.org.uk or call 020 7821 9755.
CONGRATULATIONS to Brandon Singh Judge and Matteo Otis Ferrara, who will be Baptised on Saturday, 4th November 2017. Please pray for their parents, grandparents and Godparents.
“THANK YOU” to the children from Montessori School who delivered cans, pasta and rice from their Harvest festival last week. These have been delivered to the Slough Foodbank.
NO LITURGY of the word for children this Sunday, we will return as normal next week.
PARISH MASS COUNT Week four of the annual Parish Mass count.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS Wednesday, 1st November the Church celebrates the Feast of All Saints (in old English ‘All Hallows’ – from which the term ‘Halloween’ originates – the Eve of All Hallows). The Feast honours the triumph of God’s grace in the lives of all those who are now in heaven.
ALL SOULS DAY is celebrated on the following day, Thursday, 2nd November. Here we pray for all who have died in God’s grace and friendship, but may still need our prayers as they prepare to enter into the fullness of heaven. This is why we pray and offer Masses for our deceased relatives and friends during the month of November in particular.
DECEASED Please pray for Sylvia Russell RIP who died recently, her Funeral Service will be in Our Lady of Peace on Friday, 3rd November at 11.00am, followed by committal at Slough Crematorium. Also please pray for Patricia Cole RIP who died recently, her Requiem Mass will be on Tuesday, 14th November at 11.00am followed by committal at Slough Crematorium. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE As in previous years, the Book of Remembrance will be kept in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel during November. Please do not write in the book.
HOLY SOULS ENVELOPES These are now available in the Church porches. Please write the names of your dear ones and put in the envelope with your offering. The envelopes can be returned with the usual collection or put them through the letter box at the Presbytery. Your dear ones will be remembered at all the Masses for the Holy Souls offered during November.
PLEASE REMEMBER the sick of our Parish: Jim Barrett, TJ Cummins, Linda Pritchard, Linda Ward, Peter Truman, James Olexa, Des Cafferty, Tina Bowron, Jake Mayler, Alan Harbinson, Baby James Lee, Janet Marchant, Hayley Hughes, Eric Bragger, John Lisle, Sandra Shrader, Hannah Millrain, Baby Findlay James William Conway. Marie Philps, Christopher Browne, Robert Ferguson, 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, 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, Caroline Tembe, Joanna Deverill, Sabah Ali-Maraj, Deacon Douglas Denny, Michele Di Gangi, Daisy Wingrove, Mary Morrissey, Mary Green, Michele Deluca, Lynn Arnold, Ann Cronin, Mabel McCulloch, Phyllis Wallbank, Joanna Glowski, Rosemary Conry, Ann Gurrie, Kathleen Jemmett, Fr David, Jerry Ellis, Jim Scott, Kathleen Richardson.
HELP AFTER SUNDAY 9.45AM MASS Many thanks to all those who helped tidy the Church after the 9.45am Mass last Sunday, your help each week will be gratefully appreciated.
POP GOES THE CHOIR Many thanks to all who attended the concert in St Andrew’s last weekend, it was a very enjoyable and successful evening, making a net profit of £1,390.
CONGRATULATIONS to Edward Agbaje for obtaining the CCRS Certificate: “This is a special thank you to all members of the Parish for your extreme and kind generosity, in providing me with the assistance to undertake the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies Course at Milton Keynes. I am pleased to be able to inform you that I managed to obtain the Certificate, with Distinctions in the Modules pertaining to The Church and the Sacraments. Edward”.
300 CLUB the St Andrew’s 300 Club draw that was due on 1st October was drawn last Saturday evening, winners are as follows : 1st prize £60, number 62, John & Peggy Vint. 2nd prize £40,number 65, Norman & Marie Grimmette. 3rd prize £25, number 3, Roger Muggleton.
RECRUITING CATHOLIC LEADERS Are you someone would could serve our children by teaching, working or volunteering in a Catholic school? We are looking for Teachers, Leaders and Governors across the Diocese. For details, talk to Fr Andy or contact NORES on 01582 723312 or email by using this link.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018 If your child is in Year 3, and you wish your child to receive their First Holy Communion in May 2018 you will need to enrol them on the First Holy Communion programme, the closing date for enrolments will be Saturday, 4th November. Please contact Yvonne in the Parish office on 01628 605764 to book an appointment to enrol.
Parents will need to complete an enrolment form. If your child was Baptised in another Parish, you will need to bring with you a copy of the child’s Baptism certificate: if you cannot find it, you will need to contact the Parish where your child was Baptised and obtain it before the enrolment meeting.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2018 Session 3 of the Confirmation programme is on Thursday, 2nd November at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Peace.
CHURCH CLEANING at Our Lady of Peace, Saturday, 4th November at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
MARRIAGE CARE READING CENTRE, wants to spread the good news of the services they offer to couples and also to stay abreast of any needs in Parishes. Marriage Care is a Catholic charity which can help couples to improve their relationship when things are not going so well. Our skilled relationship counsellors can make all the difference. They are trained to listen and to support couples towards positive outcomes. For further information visit www.marriagecare.org.uk or for an appointment phone 0800 389 3801.
CHRISTMAS CARDS Mary McCarthy will be selling Christmas Cards at St Andrew’s after 11.30am Mass on Sunday, 12th November. Proceeds towards the St Gilbert’s Mission project.
ST GILBERT’S MISSION Small plastic bottles are available in the Church porches for any loose change you would like to donate to the St Gilbert’s Mission Project. Please return full bottles to either St Gilbert’s or Our Lady of Peace.
NORES has Word of God Year A books available at £2.50 each. There are also 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 (this week at Our Lady of Peace) 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 2 of the Mass books for Year A (gold 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’.
FACEBOOK A Facebook page for Our Lady of Peace Church has been set up and can be found by seaching @BurnhamCatholicParish on facebook (or use the link below) as a forum for advertising parish life. It’s early days but you are all welcome to ‘follow’ on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/BurnhamCatholicParish/
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 Coordinator 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
VACANCY Youth Ministry Coordinator – 37.5 hours per week.
The Parish of St Joseph’s, Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire has a vacancy for a full time Youth Ministry Coordinator. The successful candidate will inspire and encourage young people and families in their faith and support the parish in developing their youth ministry. please visit www.northamptondiocese.org/vacancies for further information or call Paula Wynn on 01604 714840. The closing date for applications will be 31st October 2017.
News Links
- Diocese News
- The Vine (Journal of the Diocese of Northampton)
- Diocese of Northampton Flickr photo albums
- 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 albums
- News from the Vatican (in English)
Readers & Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers Rota
4th – 5th November
Saturday 6.00pm – Patsy Murphy and John Barry.
Sunday 9.00am – Fran.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers : Peter Koenig and Karen Rakowska. Eucharist Ministers : Maura Potter, Andrea Barry, Mary McCarthy, Barbara Bryant, Madeleine Bowron.
Sunday 11.30am Christopher Koburg and Livinia Price.
11th – 12th November
Saturday 6.00pm – Marie Grimmette and Norman Grimmette.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers :Maura Potter and Alexcia Ossei-Williams. Eucharist Ministers : Juliet Sokpo, Patrick Aigbomian, Denise McClintock, Robert Bryant, Tina Koenig.
Sunday 11.30am – Colleen Koburg and Boni Ngu.
Upcoming Events
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 on Thursdays. On the last Thursday of each month Mothers Prayers will only be at 7.00pm, there will be no Mothers Prayers at 10.30am on that day. All Christian faiths welcome. For further information please speak to Denise (sacristan at Our Lady of Peace).
BIBLE TIMELINE – THE GREAT ADVENTURE This is a comprehensive course looking at the story of Salvation. It will run for 24 weeks (but not during school holidays). This course will help you to understand God’s plan for mankind and teach you how to read and understand the Bible. It will also help you to understand the Liturgy of the Word during Mass and encourage you to read your Bible more regularly. We are hoping to start this course very soon.
If you are interested please register your interest with any of the Parish Evangelisation Team as follows – Laurent Janot, Cedrica Lobo, Leela Kuthokathen, Ed Kwiatkowski, Anna Kwiatkowski, Bernie Garfitt or Bob Bryant.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
LIGHT FANTASTIC YOUTH PARTY (AGES 7-15) an alternative to Halloween on Tuesday, 31st October, 6-8pm at St Mary’s Church, Hitcham Lane, SL1 7DP. Lots of fun, games, sweets and food. Come dressed as your favourites Heroes & Heroines (no witches please!). If interested, contact Revd Sue Sampson phone 01628 319087 / 07554 995346 or email by using this link.
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT COURSE: FRIDAY NIGHTS IN OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH, BEGINNING ON 3RD NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM An inspiring and practical series aimed at people of all ages to help them encounter the Holy Spirit and empower them to share their faith. Presented by well-known international speakers; David Payne, Michelle Moran, Charles Whitehead and Jenny Baker. There will be six sessions as follows:
- The Father’s Loving Plan.
- The Joy of The Gospel.
- The Gift of The Spirit.
- Unwrapping God’s Gift.
- Encountering God’s Spirit.
- Living in The Spirit.
The teachings are relaxed, personal and informative, rooted in the Bible, the Catechism, Evangelii Gaudium, and reflections on the Holy Spirit from Pope Francis. Sessions last 30 minutes and include testimonies from laity and clergy. Please register your interest with Fr Andy or any member of the Parish Evangelisation Team : Bernie Garfitt, Cedrica Lobo, Leela Kuthokathen, Laurent Janot, Bob Bryant, Ed and Anna Kwiatkowski.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
CHURCH CLEANING at Our Lady of Peace, Saturday, 4th November at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL group meet at 2.00pm on Tuesday, 7th November 2017 in the Sacristy at Our Lady of Peace. New members would be welcome. If you know of anyone who would like a visit from the SVP please advise Yvonne.
St Vincent de Paul (England & Wales)
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2N
ST VINCENT DE PAUL AND THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE – MASS FOR THE SICK
The SVP & CWL groups invite you to a celebration of Mass with the sacramental anointing of the sick at St Andrew’s on Saturday, 11th November 2017 at 2.00pm. This will be followed by a tea party. Transport can be arranged, if required please contact Bernie on 01628 603315.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE
PILGRIMAGE TO KRAKOW Journey with the Saints this November with fellow pilgrims from the Diocese. Departing 20th November 2017 spend 4 nights in a 5 star hotel with breakfast. ✈ Flights included from Heathrow. Early bird offer of £485 available until 30th July. To find out more visit aglowpilgrimages.com/krakow20nov or call 0800 689 4792.
LONDON AND SLOUGH RUN This year’s Slough Sleep out for the homeless fundraiser will be at St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School on Saturday, 25th November at 7:30pm. Please see our website www.thelondonandsloughrun.com for further details.
St Bernard’s – 1 Langley Road, Slough | SL3 7AF
PARISH FAMILY DANCE A Dance to raise funds for our Parish will be held at the Slough Irish Club on Friday, 8th December 2017. Music by Tony Kearney with dancing from 9.00pm until Midnight. Tickets priced £5, will be on sale over the next couple of weeks.
Slough Irish Club – Sheehy Way, Wexham Lea, Slough | SL2 5SS
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 9th–18th April 2018. For further details and itinerary, please contact Fr Ray at St Ethelbert’s on 01753 523147, Nabs on 07432 152933, or David on 07771 542994. Closing date for places is 10th September 2017.
Mass Times & Intentions
28th October – 5th November
N.B. Changes and new events are in bold text.
Saturday 28th October | THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year A)
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 – Giuseppe Sparano RIP, (Ellis) Rita & Iain Intentions (Shiels)
Sunday 29th October | THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
🕑 N.B. British Summer Time ends
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Mary Corcoran RIP (Anniversary) (Wright), Jack & Maura Walsh RIP (Walsh) ☕
11.30am St Andrew’s – Blaise Fernandes RIP (Goudie), Chief Salami Agbaje Intentions (Edward), People of the Parish
Monday 30th October
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Lapsed family members of the Parish (Foundation)
7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday 31st October
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mike & Maria Siragusa Intentions (Hamed), All souls in Purgatory especially our deceased members Intentions (Friends of suffering souls)
Wednesday 1st November | ALL SAINTS
Mass Readings
9.30am St Andrew’s – All souls in Purgatory especially our deceased members Intentions (Friends of suffering souls)
7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Jimmy Byrne RIP (Shiels)
Thursday 2nd November | ALL SOULS
Mass Readings
8.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9.30am St Andrew’s – Terry McGarry RIP (Anniversary) (McGarry)
10.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mothers Prayers
Friday 3rd November
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Kay Gatt Intentions (Shiels)
11.00am Our Lady of Peace – Funeral Service for Sylvia Russell RIP
Saturday 4th November | THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year A)
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 – Julia Murphy, Marie Chamberlain and Canon Tim Russ RIP (P&C), Christopher Potter RIP (Potter)
Sunday 5th November | THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.00am St Gilbert’s – Elizabeth Ryan Intentions (Vaughan) ☕
9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Annie Monteiro RIP (Goudie), James Herbert Intentions (Anne) ☕ 👧👦
11.30am St Andrew’s – Randall Lobo Intentions (Lobo), Bill Spells RIP (Whitehouse), 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 