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Parish Newsletter 3.2.2019

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR C)

Sections: News | Rotas | Upcoming Events | Mass Times

News

MASS CHANGES There will be no Mass on Monday, 4th February at 9.30am in Our Lady of Peace, Mass will be at 10.30am and will be the Requiem Mass for Robert Ferguson RIP. Mass on Tuesday, 5th February will be at 8.30am in Our Lady of Peace.

DECEASED Please pray for Robert Ferguson RIP, his Requiem Mass will be in Our Lady of Peace on Monday, 4th February at 10.30am, followed by burial at Braywick Cemetery. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

PARISH FINANCES Weekend 20th January: Loose £770.08. Envelopes £263. Standing Orders £446. Total £1,479.08. Many thanks for your generosity.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mia Elizabeth Talarczyk who will be Baptised in Our Lady of Peace on Saturday, 9th February. Please pray for her parents, Grandparents and Godparents.

MISSING: LAUDATE VOLUME 2 ORGAN HYMN BOOK if anyone has borrowed this book or taken it home by accident, please can you return as soon as possible. If we cannot locate it we will have to purchase a replacement which will be expensive.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME 2019  There will be a meeting for parents and Confirmation candidates on Thursday, 7th February at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Peace Sacristy. This will be an initial meeting to explain the course layout and expectations. Please could you bring £20 to cover the course overheads which includes a copy of the YOUCAT Confirmation Book.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES The next session is on Saturday, 9th February from 9.30am – 11.00am at St Andrew’s Church, Cippenham. Please pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.

ON SATURDAY, 9TH FEBRUARY please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia in this Country. Your prayer and fasting is urgently needed, and it really does save lives. For details of our life saving work visit GoodCounselNetwork.com.

MARY’S MEALS From 3rd December 2018 until 1st March 2019 the UK government will match donations up to £2 million.  We have called this our ‘Double the Love’ campaign as it is an amazingly simple opportunity to change the lives of chronically hungry children in Zambia with a daily meal in school. So, any donations made between now and 1st March will be doubled. For further details see poster in Church porches or email using this link.

JOURNALIST COMPETITION WITH PRIZES! Columban Schools Journalism Competition 2019 (Age range 15-18). Are you a budding journalist? – Can you write an article or make a video report on the ‘Challenge of Climate Change’ – Deadline 8th February. Please see notice board in Church porches, or go to www.columbancompetition.com for more details.

MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING WITH MARRIAGE CARE Catholic Marriage Care is a faith-based organisation, that draws on its Catholic tradition and contemporary research, to help couples in both good times and bad. Most relationships face difficulties at some point. Talking to a relationship counsellor can help. Our local centre in Reading offers relationship counselling with fully-trained counsellors. For further information please call 0800 389 3801.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Evening Receptionist in Woodley for Marriage Care. Do you enjoy meeting people and putting them at their ease? Would you also welcome some quiet time secure in the knowledge that your presence is helping our vital relationship counselling service? We are looking for a friendly and helpful volunteer who can spare a couple of hours on Monday evenings, a couple of times per month, at our venue in Woodley. You will meet and greet couples who come for counselling and remain in the venue during counselling sessions. For more details and informal enquiries please email Sue Cooper using this link, or phone 0793 949 5774.

ST ANDREW’S 300 CLUB The next draw will be held at the beginning of April, if you are not already a member of the 300 Club, please contact Shelagh on 01753 516502 (or complete the form on Church noticeboards) for a chance to win. Membership is £12 per year.

ST GILBERT’S MISSION PROJECT will still continue raising funds. 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 Our Lady of Peace.

HELP AFTER SUNDAY 9.45AM MASS We are extremely grateful to all those who help tidy the Church after the 9.45am Mass each Sunday, please keep up the good work!

OUR PARISH LIST OF THE SICK There is a book where you can enter the name of the person to be prayed for. In line with Data Protection legislation please obtain the consent of the person before entering their name in the book. This book will be placed on the altar during each Mass in Our Lady of Peace Church.

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.

PARISH MASS BOOKS 📚 We are using Volume 1 of the Mass books for Year C. As with Year A and Year B, 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’.

If you have taken one of the Parish Mass books home by accident, please could you return it as soon as possible.

CAR PARKING Please when using the car park at the rear of Our Lady of Peace Church please keep the middle lane clear, this provides access for an emergency vehicle if necessary. Also 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. Please drive in as far as you can to allow us to use all the available spaces. 🚗 

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED! You may be aware that new data protection legislation came into force in the UK on 25th May 2018. It governs how personal data is processed and we as a Parish now need to obtain your informed consent to continue to use your personal data in our Parish. GDPR covers the personal data (e.g. addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses) we collect and hold in our Parish to ensure you as Parishioners can be contacted, for example for preparation to receive the Sacraments, when organising Parish group meetings or rotas, or to process Gift Aid donations. ‘Informed consent’ means that we tell you how we process and use your data, so that you can decide whether to give your consent for its use within the Parish to continue.

If we do not receive a written consent from you, we have to remove your details from our Parish register and from any groups to which you may belong. Consent forms can be found at the Church porches, we ask that these are returned to the Presbytery, as soon as possible.  A separate Consent Form is required for each adult within each family. A Data Privacy Notice sets out how the Parish processes personal data, and a copy of the Data Privacy Notice is available here on the Parish website, or from the Parish office. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish office.

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY Copies available in the Church porches, now priced £2.00.

USED STAMPS FOR THE MISSIONS Please save your stamps and put in the boxes available in the Church porches. Over the years used stamps have been collected at Slough and have been sold on to raise funds for work undertaken in schools, hospitals and Parishes by Sisters, Brothers, Lay People and Priests in the developing world. The used stamps are sold on to Dealers and Collectors, and the proceeds used to assist in funding Church projects abroad. This can be done here in this Parish by as many people as possible depositing as many stamps as is possible in the Stamps for the Missions box in the Church porch.

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.

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.

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 the bookings secretary on 07546 710834 to avoid duplication.

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. 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 MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, HIGH WYCOMBE would like to hear from any trained counsellors who may be interested in working at St Michael’s. Anyone who is interested please contact the school for details / discussion on 01494 535196 or email using this link.
St Michael’s Catholic High School website

ST BERNARD’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Hawtrey Close, Slough.
UPPER KS2 Class Teachers. Required for September 2019.

The Trustees and Governors are looking for ambitious and creative practitioners to join our highly successful school and talented team. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment.

The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 8th February. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 11th February. An enhanced CRB check is required for the successful applicant.

For further details please see poster in Church porches or contact the school office on 01753 521821. Email: using this link.
St Bernard’s Prep School website

ST LUKE ACADEMIES TRUST Occupation Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 1EE. Tel: 01536 203251 www.st-luke-at.co.uk
School Improvement Director. Required for September 2019. Salary Band (L25-28).

The Board of Directors of St Luke Academies Trust are seeking to appoint a School Improvement Director with a proven record of accomplishment in leadership and school improvement and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the Trust. For an informal discussion about the role and any queries you may have, please telephone Nicola Vaughan on 01536 203251 or 07794 919533 or email using this link.

Application closing date: Monday, 11th February at 12.00noon. Interview date: Week beginning 25th February.

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, SLOUGH
EXAM INVIGILATORS REQUIRED We are currently looking to expand our team of Invigilators and welcome applications from experienced and new invigilators. Full training will be provided for any individuals who are new to the role. For more information and an application pack, please telephone 01753 524713 or visit the School website: www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

News Links

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Readers & Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers Rota

N.B. Use this link for the complete Mass Rotas.

9th – 10th February
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers : Val W and Norman G. Psalm and acclamation : Agnieszka.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers : Tony W and Martin W. Eucharistic Ministers : Juliet S, Patrick A, Alexcia O-W, Robert B, Tina K.
Sunday 11.30am – Prithi M and Zeena M.

16th – 17th February
Saturday – 6.00pm Sandy McC and Mike C.
Sunday – 9.45am Readers : Barbara B and Wanda M. Eucharistic Ministers : Peter K, Georgia C, Robert B, Audrey T, Denise McC.
Sunday – 11.30am Jinu E A and Livinia P.

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Upcoming Events

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE meet on Monday, 4th February at 2.00pm in the Sacristy. Everybody welcome.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL \ Bus: 12, 53

WORD OF LIFE TEACHING AND PRAYER MINISTRY will be held every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.15pm at St Andrew’s Shared Church. The evening will be a teaching on the Word of God, Intercessory prayers, Adoration and Worship with Holy Mass at 8.30pm. Come and deepen your knowledge of the Word of God and enjoy the beauty and riches of His awe inspiring Presence. Please bring your Bible, writing pads and pens.  All welcome. Call Millie for more information on 07957 594646.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE | Bus: 4

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. Please feel free to request prayers for family and friends. There is a ‘Mothers Prayers’ request book on the bookshelf at the side entrance to the Church.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL \ Bus: 12, 53

BIBLE STUDY COURSE: ACTS OF THE APOSTLES This course is part of The Great Adventure Series produced by Ascension Press. if you are interested in taking part in that course then please contact Yvonne on 01628 605764. Watch the notice board in the Church for further details regarding the course etc. The cost of the student pack is £26.99.

THE DIOCESE OF NORTHAMPTON is first for the Dowry Tour of Our Lady of Walsingham in 2019!  Thursday, 7th February to Saturday, 9th February in the Cathedral Church of Our Lady & St Thomas. For further details please see poster and flyers in the Church porches or visit www.dowrytour.org.uk.
Northampton Cathedral – Barrack Rd, Northampton | NN2 6AG | Bus stop: Marriot St.

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR YOUNG WOMEN Theme: Follow your Heart – Discernment and Vocation. Dates: 15th – 17th February 2019. Location: Liverpool. The weekend is organised by the sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). There is nothing quite like religious life – it is an extraordinary adventure into a deep relationship with God.

If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along? You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them.

For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ using this link, or visit our website – www.fcjsisters.org

THE HEALING & EMPOWERMENT SCHOOL with the Cor et Lumen Christi Community will run on the weekend of 16th/17th February 2019 at City of London School for Girls, Barbican, London. This will include a Miracle Healing Service on the Saturday from 7.00pm. See leaflets and poster in porch.
City of London School for Girls – St. Giles’ Terrace, Barbican, London | EC2Y 8BB | Tube: Barbican or Moorgate

EAT WELL SPEND LESS (EWSL) is a free six-session course teaching people cooking and household tips to help make budgets stretch further. Typically, they look at the basics of cooking, budgeting, hygiene and nutrition. The course consists of six 2.5 hour sessions, with each session being run once per week. The next course will begin at 10.00am on the 25th February, and finish on 1st April, at Yew Tree Children’s Centre, Yew Tree Road Slough, SL1 2AR. To book your place call: 01753 550303 or email EWSL using this link.
Slough Foodbank

HOLY LAND TRIP Monday, 18th – Wednesday, 27th March 2019, 10 days. Trip Price £1,160 per person.  The price includes Flight from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv, Accommodation in good quality hotels, half board. Discounted from £1,360 to £1,160. per person. For more details please contact Nabs on 07432 152933 or Margaret 07878 851787.

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Mass Times & Intentions

2nd February – 10th February
N.B. Changes and new events are in bold text.

ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament prior to the 6.00pm Mass on Saturdays, beginning at 5.15pm. Please respect the Lord and those who would like to pray by maintaining silence in Church prior to Mass.

Morning Prayer is prayed before every weekday Mass and the Rosary is prayed after Mass: all are welcome to join us.

Saturday 2nd February | FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
5.15pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Julia Murphy, Marie Chamberlain and Canon Tim Russ RIP (P&C), Thanksgiving Philomena Rosario RIP (Family)
Sunday 3rd February | FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
9.45am Our Lady of Peace Bridget Hill RIP (Sharp), Matt & Sara Intentions (Hamed) ☕ 👧👦
11.30am St Andrew’s – Thanksgving (Thomas & Millie), Margaret King RIP (Vint), People of the Parish 👧👦
Weekday Mass Readings
Monday 4th February
10.30am Our Lady of Peace – Requiem Mass for Robert Ferguson RIP
7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday 5th February
8.30am Our Lady of Peace – Kathleen Magee Intentions (Cafferty), Ted McCarthy RIP (Healy)
Thursday 7th February
8.30am-9.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9.30am St Andrew’s – Noreen & Andy Intentions (Gatt), Jim McErlean & Jo French Intentions (Gatt)
10.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mothers Prayers
Friday 8th February
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Josie Walsh Intentions (Cafferty), Kate Power family Intentions (Rosary Group), Nicola Franzé RIP (Family)
Saturday 9th February | FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
5.15pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – May McGrath (Gatt), Eugene Magee and P&C Intentions (Cafferty)
Sunday 10th February | FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Judy Creedon Intentions (Sharp), Denise Intentions (Cafferty), Arthur O’Keefe RIP (Birthday Remembrance) (O’Keefe) ☕ 👧👦
11.30am St Andrew’s, Jack & Maura Walsh RIP (Walsh), People of the Parish 👧👦

☕ Tea and Coffee available after Mass.
👧👦 Children’s Liturgy for ages 4-7 during Mass.

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

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