THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
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News
PLEASE remember to put your clocks forward next weekend, British Summer time begins on Sunday, 31st March.
CAFOD Our parish raised a fantastic £1,466.51. for CAFOD’s Family Fast Day. Your support will bring us closer to a world where no one is beyond reach of the love and care they need to flourish. Thank you for fasting in solidarity, and please keep our brothers and sisters in your prayers throughout Lent.
DECEASED Please pray for Sheila McGill who died last week, her Funeral Service will be on Monday, 1st April at 11.30am in Our Lady of Peace. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
ST PATRICK’S EVENING Many thanks to all who supported our St Patrick’s evening, it was a very successful evening. Thank you to all the team who worked so hard. The total raised to date is £1,775, with more money due in. The final total will be split between Our Lady of Peace and St Andrew’s.
GIFT AID OFFERTORY ENVELOPES If you currently use envelopes, the new envelopes from April 2019 are available, numbers 3, 8, 17, 23, 37, 42, 43, 44 and 48, can be found on the table at the back of Our Lady of Peace Church, please collect.
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. If you would like to make your offering through the envelope system then please contact Yvonne, or if you require any further information please ring Yvonne on 01628 605764 or email using the link below.
Contact the Presbytery
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be celebrated during Lent as follows:
- Each Monday in Our Lady of Peace after Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Each Thursday in St Andrew’s Church after 9.30am Mass.
- Each Friday in Our Lady of Peace at 7.30pm.
ST BERNARD’S CHAPEL During Lent Mass will be celebrated on Friday mornings in the Chapel at 7.15am. Dates as follows: 29th March and 5th April.
WALK WITH ME books, a Lenten Journey of Prayer and ‘My Day by Day’ Infant and Junior Lenten books, are available in the Church porches, priced £1.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORY copies of the Northampton Diocesan Directory for 2019 are available in the Church porches priced £5 per copy.
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 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.
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.
CHURCH CLEANING at Or Lady of Peace on Saturday, 30th March at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
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!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please could you spare a couple of hours on Saturday, 13th April in Our Lady of Peace Church, at 9.30am to help take off the radiator covers and clean behind the radiators, the dust is causing soot marks over the walls.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES The next session is on Saturday, 27th April in Our Lady of Peace Church. We will be holding two separate sessions:
- For children receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 4th May at 11.00am and 2.00pm – please arrive at 9.30am.
- For children receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 11th May at 11.00am – please arrive at 10.30am.
This will be a rehearsal with the children, parents to stay. Please pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME 2019 Session 3 of the Confirmation programme for Confirmation candidates will be on Thursday, 4th April at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Peace Sacristy.
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.
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. 🚗
HOST – LENT APPEAL As we approach a time of joyful celebration in the Church calendar we ask if you might consider doing something for international relations… making a small but significant contribution towards greater understanding worldwide.
HOST’s mission is to give a welcome to international students in British homes for friendship and cultural exchange. Our volunteer hosts can offer hospitality for one day (daytime only) or three days and two nights at the weekend. Please consider becoming one of our volunteer hosts.
We operate all year round and would very much welcome you to join us. More information can be found on our website: www.hostuk.org, or email us using this link. Or telephone us on: 020 7739 6292
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
BREAKFAST CLUB ASSISTANT REQUIRED Hours: 7.45am – 8.45am. Our Lady of Peace Out of School Club is looking for a reliable Assistant for our Breakfast Club to start as soon as possible. We are looking for someone who is kind and sensible with the children. An NVQ2 qualification is desirable.
The successful candidate must be willing to undertake food hygiene training. The post includes:
- Assisting in the preparation of food and looking after children while they eat.
- Helping set up activities and supporting children in their play.
- Establishing good relationships with parents/carers & other members of the team.
- Keeping children safe and ensuring good behaviour.
- Assisting in clearing away & tidying the room in preparation for the start of the school day.
- Escort the children to their classrooms.
If you require any further information, please speak to the Deputy Out of School Club Manager, Karen Brown. Please submit your letter of application to the Business Manager, Linda Shoard.
Our Lady of Peace Out of School Club has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to hold or undertake an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB).
Application forms and notes : www.olopprimary.co.uk/web/careers/210929
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
N.B. Use this link for the complete Mass Rotas.
30th – 31st March
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers : Patsy M and John B.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers : Maura P and Alexcia O-W. Eucharistic Ministers : Madeleine B, Peter K, Lisa M, Denise McC.
Sunday 11.30am – Wendy G and Mayor JM.
6th – 7th April
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers : Yvonne C/Marie O and Liam H. Psalm and acclamation : Agnieszka.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers : Barbara B and Wanda M. Eucharistic Ministers: Hadrian L, Tina K, Denise McC, Franka D, Robert B.
Sunday 11.30am – Sannely C and Edward A.
Upcoming Events
LENTEN LUNCHES : THE CWL AND TRUSTEES OF ST ANDREW’S are holding Lenten lunches on Tuesdays, the next one will be on 26th March at 12.30pm at St Andrew’s. Do come along and have some soup and a chat, bring your friends.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE | Bus: 4
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
NEW RECRUITS Calling all budding singers. The Our Lady of Peace choir is recruiting and we would be delighted to welcome anyone who would like to join. We are a very informal group, meeting once a week to practice. We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together and we are always in need of new voices. It would be great if we could expand our numbers especially as we prepare for Easter. If you are interested, please do approach one of the choir after 9.45am Mass on Sunday or you can join us on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm at Our Lady of Peace. We will welcome you with open arms!
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL would like to invite the parishioners, especially those from St Gilbert’s, to the Stations of the Cross in the School on Thursday, 28th March at 2.00pm to 2.30pm followed by light refreshments from 2.30pm till 3.00pm.
Primary and Nursery School website
Our Lady of Peace School – Derwent Drive, Priory Estate, Burnham | SL1 6HW
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 7.00pm on Thursday, 28th March. All Christian faiths welcome. For further information please speak to Denise. 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
ST BERNARD’S CHAPEL During Lent Mass will be celebrated on Friday mornings in the Chapel at 7.15am. The next date is 29th March and then 5th April.
St Bernard’s – 1 Langley Road, Slough | SL3 7AF | Bus: 3, 7, 9, 81
SPIRIT AND LIGHT WORSHIP EVENING at St Andrew’s on Friday, 29th March at 7.30pm. These evenings are led by Fr Andy, and involve praise and worship in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament, together with gentle prayer ministry where we invite the Holy Spirit to come to bless us. All welcome, especially those who desire the Lord’s healing touch. Please speak to Fr Andy if you would like any more information.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE | Bus: 4
CHURCH CLEANING at Our Lady of Peace on Saturday, 30th March at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL | Bus: 12, 53
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE The CWL will be holding a Cake Sale after the 9.45am Mass on Sunday, 31st March, please buy a cake, or if you wish to donate a cake bring along on the day. They will be meeting on Monday, 1st April at 2.00pm in the Sacristy.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
NATIONAL BOARD OF CATHOLIC WOMEN What Does It Mean To Be Holy in Everyday Life? A day of Reflection for Catholic Women on : Living in the Spirit of ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’. A chance to consider Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation to ‘Rejoice and Be Glad’ – as we hear God’s personal call to “be holy”. Led by Kate Stogdon, Cenacle Sister, Spiritual Director, Teacher of Ignatian Spirituality. On Saturday, 6th April, at Our Lady of Grace, Squirrel Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4RY, from 11.00am–3.00pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Organised by the Diocesan Branch of the National Board of Catholic Women. For further information please contact Maura Potter on 01628 666278.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL AND THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE invite you to a celebration of Mass with the sacramental anointing of the sick at St Andrew’s on Saturday 6th April 2019 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 | Bus: 4, 5
CATHOLIC BASICS COURSE
Part Two: Church 11th April.
Part Three: The Moral Life 16th May.
Part Four: Prayer 13th June 2019.
After a very successful launch, join us for another day of engaging teaching with opportunities for interaction and discussion. Cost: £25 per person per day (£10 for the unwaged). Price includes a full lunch. No qualifications needed – just interest, good will and a sense of humour! 10.00am-3.00pm (arrive 9.30am for refreshments). To book, contact NORES using this link, or phone Jackie on 01582 723312.
NORES website
NORES Centre – Holy Ghost Parish, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton | LU4 8JD
BLESSING OF GRAVES Sunday, 26th May 2019 at 2.00pm, at Slough Cemetery in the main Car Park.
Slough Cemetery – Stoke Road, Slough | SL2 5AX | Bus stop: Lismore Park.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM Mary Source of our Joy. Saturday, 8th June, 12noon. Mass chief Celebrant Bishop Peter at the National Shrine, 3.00pm gather outside the Chapel of Reconciliation for the procession along the Pilgrim Route to the Priory Grounds. On arrival in the Priory Grounds there will be a short service at the Site of the original Holy House. Contact Deacon Michael Fleming for more details, 01604 647750, or email by using this link.
HOLY FAMILY PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 24th to 29th June. Heathrow to Toulouse, then by coach to Lourdes. Price £590 inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spiritual Director to be announced later. Contact Matthew J. Fernandes on 01753 675786 or Mobile 07958 666067 and Myo Lyn on 07807 375061.
Mass Times & Intentions
23rd March – 31st March
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.
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year C) Saturday 23rd March | THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 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 – Yvonne & Des Intentions (Morrissey), Christopher Wade RIP (Hayden) |
| Sunday 24th March | THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Robert McClintock RIP (Anniversary) (Denise), Leisha Lalor RIP (Bradford), Baby Mathai RIP (Leela) ☕ 👧👦 11.30am St Andrew’s – Thanksgiving Manuel & Lavinia Fernandez and Joaquim & Santana Antao (Millie & Thomas), People of the Parish 👧👦 |
| Monday 25th March | THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD Mass Readings 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Melissa Oliver Family Intentions and Alma Pepaj Family Intentions (Rosary Group, Joe Gartland Intentions (Carmel & Family) 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by Stations of the Cross |
| Weekday Mass Readings (Tu-Fr) Tuesday 26th March 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – McCann (Foundation, Ellen Newberry RIP (Sylvia) |
| Thursday 28th March 8.30am-9.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9.30am St Andrew’s – Michelle & Basia Intentions (Gatt, Eileen Rock RIP (Gatt) 10.00am St Andrew’s – Stations of the Cross 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Mothers Prayers |
| Friday 29th March 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Asia Bidi in Thanksgiving (Rosary Group, Winnie Ward Intentions (Hamed), Angie Rodrigues Intentions (Christina) 7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Stations of the Cross |
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year C) Saturday 30th March | FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 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 – Peg Murphy RIP (Griffin), Margaret Johnson RIP (Haire) |
| Sunday 31st March | FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Kate Power & Family Intentions and Angel & Family Intentions (Rosary Group), Christel Sutschet RIP (Sylvia) ☕ 👧👦 11.30am St Andrew’s – Thomas & Millie Intentions (Thomas & Millie), 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
Our Lady of Peace 