PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
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Also see: Holy Week 2019
News
PARISH FINANCES There will be a retiring collection held on Maundy Thursday for the work of the poor, and on Good Friday for the Holy Land Shrines. Your Easter offering is your personal gift to your Parish Priests.
NEWSLETTER The newsletter for next weekend, 20th – 21st April will be for two weeks. If you require any notices to be included please email Yvonne using this link or drop in the Presbytery door. Deadline for notices is Thursday, 18th April by 12noon.
DECEASED Please pray for Brendan O’Rourke RIP who died late Wednesday night, no Funeral details are available currently. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE this Monday, 15th April at 7.00pm, Our Lady of Peace with visiting confessors.
EASTER SERVICES a yellow leaflet is available which gives details of all the Easter Service times. Please take home a copy. Also there is a list available for you to sign up if you are able to help over the Easter Triduum, we need Readers, Eucharist Ministers, Welcomers/Ushers.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS there will be Stations of the Cross this Sunday, Palm Sunday, after 11.30am Mass in St Andrew’s.
EASTER CLEAN UP On Saturday, 20th April from 8.30am a special clean up of Our Lady of Peace Church, together with cleaning of the brass etc. Please try and spend an hour to help, hot cross buns and tea and coffee supplied!!!
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
REJOICE IN MOTHERHOOD: MOTHERS PRAYERS will be taking a break for Easter and will resume again on Thursday, 2nd May at 10.30am.
ST ANDREW’S 300 CLUB The 2019 Spring Draw for the 300 Club was held after the Mass for the Sick on 6th April. The results are as follows: 1st Prize £60. No 53 Mrs Noreen Sugrue. 2nd Prize £40. No 16 Mr Peter Hamlyn. 3rd Prize £25. No 17 Mrs Liz Jenkins. If you wish to join the 300 Club please contact Shelagh Whitehouse on 01753 516502. Forms are available in the Church porches. Membership is £12 per year.
MESSAGE FROM BISHOP PETER Individual meetings for victims and survivors, families and supporters with Bishop Peter. Bishop Peter is offering to meet with victims and survivors, their families and supporters commencing from May 2019 and continuing on a bimonthly basis. For more details, or to book a meeting with the Bishop, contact the Safeguarding office on 01604 723514.
MY DAY BY DAY Adult, Infant and Junior Easter books, and WALK WITH ME an Eastertide Journey, are available in the Church porches, priced £1 each.
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.
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!
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 4 of the Confirmation programme for Confirmation candidates will be on Thursday, 2nd May at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Peace Sacristy.
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. 🚗
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
VACANCY FOR PARISH YOUTH MINISTER – BEDFORD – FULL TIME
We are delighted to advertise the role of Catholic Parish Youth Minister in the parishes of Ss Philip and James and Holy Cross, Bedford. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic, with the right skills and experiences, to support and develop local young people in their faith and relationship with their parish. Full details of the role can be found by visiting www.northamptondiocese.org/vacancies or calling the diocesan HR Advisor on 01604 714840. The closing date for applications will be 3rd May.
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.
27th – 28th April
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers : Jennie P and Patsy M. Psalm and acclamation : Agnieszka.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers : Barbara B and Wanda M. Eucharistic Ministers : Peter K, Georgia C, Robert B, Audrey T, Denise McC.
Sunday 11.30am – Jenna M and Rita M.
4th – 5th May
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers : Patsy M and John B.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers : Denise McC and Robert B. Eucharistic Ministers : Barbara B, Georgia C, Lisa M, Tina K, Maura P.
Sunday 11.30am – Shelagh W and Andrea C.
Upcoming Events
LENTEN LUNCHES : THE CWL AND TRUSTEES OF ST ANDREW’S are holding the last Lenten lunch on Monday, 15th April 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
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
REJOICE IN MOTHERHOOD: MOTHERS PRAYERS will be taking a break for Easter and will resume again on Thursday, 2nd May at 10.30am.
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
EASTER CLEAN UP On Saturday, 20th April from 8.30am a special clean up of Our Lady of Peace Church, together with cleaning of the brass etc. Please try and spend an hour to help, hot cross buns and tea and coffee supplied!!!
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
PILGRIMAGE TO LINDISFARNE for young adults (20s and 30s) from Wednesday, 24th April to Sunday, 28th April. A time to walk along part of St Cuthbert’s way, reflect and pray with other young adults and spend time on the beautiful island of Lindisfarne. Accommodation is in a basic bunkhouse near St Cuthbert’s cave. Cost – £85 to cover food and accommodation. Email FCJ for further information using this link or find us on facebook (FCJ Young Adult Network).
DOOR OF GRACE is scheduled on Saturday, 27th April, 11.30am to 5.00pm inviting secondary school, university and young adults to Our Lady of Peace Church. A day witnessing the power of the Sacraments, the Word and Power of Abstinence. Fr Andy will be offering Mass along with Adoration and the chance for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A Group of Young Adults from Sehion Ministries under the leadership of Br Jose Kuriakose will organise talks, testimonies and music Ministry. Please bring your own packed lunch.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL | Bus: 12, 53
TRUE SURVIVOR A Spiritual Survival Course, for young women aged 13-18, on 4th – 6th May 2019 at Dyers Copse, Dorset. Limited places available, £100 pp. Visit www.beyondthewild.org for futher details, email Fiona at NYMO
using this link to book your place.
NYMO website – True Survivor
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.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE 30th May – 6th June. Includes return flights from Heathrow, 7 nights in 4* Hotel Grace, breakfast and dinner daily, full religious programme, local guide, spiritual director. Price from £569.00. Book online at aglowpilgrimages.com or call Jonathan on 0800 6894792. For more information contact Aglow Pilgrimages web: aglowpilgrimages.com or email using this link.
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.
NYMO SUMMER CAMP 4th – 8th August 2019. Staying at Alton Castle with one day of the camp being spent at Alton Towers. This summer holds an exciting opportunity for you if you are aged 11-18 years. Take part in some amazing adventurous activities such as : messy games, biking, archery, trekking and much more. As well as daily Adoration, Mass, Sacraments, Testimonies, and more. Cost £295 per person but they ask for a minimum donation of £205. Early bookings essential. Transport available. Contact NYMO on 01582 720627 or www.nymo.org/summercamp
MASS for victims and survivors of abuse, their families and supporters at St Mary’s in Woburn Sands at 12 noon on 12th October 2019. All victims and survivors of abuse, their families and supporters are invited to this Mass. The focus will be on healing, reconciliation and the forming of compassionate links with the Church. There will be light refreshments after the Mass.
St Mary’s, Woburn Sands website
St Mary’s Church – Aspley Hill, Woburn Sands, Bucks | MK17 8NN
Mass Times & Intentions
13th April – 21st April | HOLY WEEK
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 13th April | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION 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 – Deceased members of Griffin & Sheehy Family (Griffin), Peter Cole & Kathleen Galea Intentions (Galea), Hilda Jane Ocholla RIP (5th Anniversary) (Ocholla) |
| Sunday 14th April | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION 9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Holy Communion Children (Rosary Group), Jose Tharakan RIP (Family), Roman Henryk RIP (Family) ☕ 11.30am St Andrew’s – Thanksgiving Aiden (Thomas & Millie), Jess McWilliams RIP (MacFarlaine), People of the Parish. | Stations of the Cross after Mass. |
| Mass Readings for Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week Monday 15th April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Rawling family (Foundation), Robert Ferguson RIP & Deceased relatives (Rosary Group) 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Lenten Reconciliation Service |
| Tuesday 16th April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – McGuigan (Foundation), Jack O’Callaghan RIP (Turmer), Allen Intentions (Family) |
| Thursday 18th April | MAUNDY THURSDAY 11.00am Northampton Cathedral – Chrism Mass 7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Mass of the Lord’s Supper | Mass Readings |
| Friday 19th April | GOOD FRIDAY 10.00am St Andrew’s – Ecumenical Service 12noon-1.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions 3.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Good Friday Liturgy | Mass Readings 7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Stations of the Cross |
| Easter Vigil Readings Saturday 20th April | HOLY SATURDAY | Easter Vigil 9.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Joan O’Keefe & Nora Conroy RIP (Conroy), Fr Michael Stanier Anniversary Ordination (Rosary Group) |
| Easter Sunday Readings Sunday 21st April | EASTER SUNDAY 9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Baby Hannah Louise Gerardine McCarthy RIP & Patrick and Win McCarthy RIP & Carol Connelly RIP (McCarthy) ☕ 11.30am St Andrew’s – Michael & Peggy Moran RIP (Rafter), Thanksgiving (Thomas & Millie), Brendan O’Rourke RIP (D & K Shaw), 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 