TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR C)
Sections: News | Rotas | Upcoming Events | Mass Times
News
🕑 REMEMBER to put your clocks back next weekend, British Summer time ends on 27th October.
ST PATRICK’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY will be holding an appeal this weekend. Fr John Garry is visiting our parish on behalf of the St Patrick’s Society. Gift Aid envelopes will be available in the porches. Please be as generous as you can.
St Patrick’s Society
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY : 27TH OCTOBER Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday, when the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his charity for world mission. Please support Missio in helping missionaries to work alongside communities throughout the world that are poor or in need, regardless of their background or belief. Join in on this special day, that unites Catholics all over the world in prayer and celebration of our Church’s mission to share God’s love with all creation – ‘Together we are Mission’. You will be able to Gift Aid your donations by using the envelopes provided by Missio which can be found in the Church porches.
Missio
🕤 CHANGE OF MASS TIME with effect from Sunday, 3rd November the 9.45am Sunday Mass will be changing to 9.30am, this enables Fr Joseph to be able to speak to people after Mass before rushing down to St Andrew’s for the 11.30am Mass.
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.
ANNIVERSARIES Please pray for the following whose Anniversaries occur this month: Joseph Zammit, Christopher Stevens, Douglas Roland Sherman, Christine Chapman, Kazimierz Junak, Theresa Bernadette Jeffries, Tim Duggan, David Christopher Kennealy, Michael John Hazell, Sofia Conte, Doris Bacon, John Ryan, Suzie Ryan, John Jenkins, Patrick Harrington, Pasquale Cacchioli, Roger Cronin, Adua Tidbury, Ernest Edward Shears, Norah Hartrup, Elizabeth Husher, Glenis Akhtar, Frederick Hambleton, Terence William McGarry, Luciano Mario Attard, Desmond Gurrie, Baby John Carter, Alice Julia Bryant, James Patrick Mulvary, Anita Therase Malone, Sylvia Russell, Patricia Cole, Baby Riogáin Casey, Jacqueline Louisa Smith, James Mernagh, Giovanna Glowski, Chehab Elias Nader.
CAFOD “Thank you for supporting Cafod’s Harvest Fast Day Appeal, with your generosity more poor families around the world will receive life-changing support. Our parish raised £1,466.85, thank you again”.
CAFOD
MARY’S MEALS A very big ‘thank you’ to Our Lady of Peace and St Andrew’s for allowing Mary’s Meals to hold a Rags to Riches collection last Sunday. The parish managed to give 585 kg of unwanted clothes; there were also cash donations of £365.16 making a total contribution of £692.76. Mary’s Meals are very grateful for our support – this is an excellent result! The amount raised will feed 49 children who will not only get fed one good, nutritious meal every school day for a whole year, but they will get an education too.
Mary’s Meals
OFFICE HOURS for Yvonne will now be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.00am and 2.00pm.
ST JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Prayer cards available in the Church porches, priced 50p each.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Following the recent Parish Council meeting, it has been agreed that we will start with four new Focus groups. These will be set up to help organise and manage key activities for the parish. Invitations to join the groups are open to all. Please return the flyer with your details.
‘OPEN HOUSE’ Fr Joseph is holding an ‘Open House’ for Parishioners to come along and discuss any issues relating to personal, family or parish life. These will be held on Monday evenings between 4.00pm and 7.00pm in the Sacristy at Our Lady of Peace. The first of these meetings will be held on Monday, 21st October.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020 If your child is in Year 3 or above, and you wish your child to receive their First Holy Communion in June 2020 you will need to enrol them on the First Holy Communion programme. The deadline date for any enrolments is Sunday, 10th November. Please contact Yvonne in the Parish office on 01628 605764, or via email using this link to arrange an appointment to register your child. 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 a copy before registering. The maximum amount of children we can take is 88, if we reach that number by the deadline then any latecomers will have to wait until 2021. The First Holy Communion classes will begin in February 2020 and will be held in St Andrew’s on Saturday mornings.
ARE YOU THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? A new course for anyone thinking of joining the Catholic Church will begin in November. Please contact Fr Joseph for more information either after Mass or on 01628 605764.
CONFIRMATION 2020 programme for Year 9 students or above will begin in December, with Confirmation by Bishop Peter expected to be in June 2020. Please let Fr Joseph know if you would like to be Confirmed by writing to him wishing to join the Confirmation programme, deadline will be 16th November 2019.
CHURCH CLEANING at Our Lady of Peace on Saturday, 26th October at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
YOUR CHOIR NEEDS YOU! Our Lady of Peace choir (now in its 8th year), and St Andrew’s choir, are now recruiting. If you would like to join a very friendly and supportive group and sing for joy, we would be delighted to welcome you any Monday evening at 7.00pm in St Andrew’s or Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Peace Church.
Please do not worry if you think you cannot sing. All are welcome and the more the merrier. We need more people now, especially as we prepare for Christmas. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask a member of the choir on Sundays, either after the 9.45am or 11.30am Mass. We look forward to welcoming you!
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET is prayed each Sunday at 11.25am, before Mass in St Andrew’s for Priests.
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.
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 Joseph or Yvonne, or leave in the Sacristy or Presbytery.
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.
IN OUR PARISH Yvonne Cafferty, is our Parish Safeguarding Representative. 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 Yvonne.
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 Joseph or delivered to the Presbytery. The deadline for items for the printed bulletin is Thursday 12 noon.
News Links
- Diocese News
- Diocese Twitter page (includes the Bishop’s weekly engagements)
- 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.
26th – 27th October
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 – Readers : Zeena M and Prithi M.
2nd – 3rd November
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers : Yvonne C and Marie O.
Sunday 9.30am – Readers : Barbara B and Wanda M. Eucharistic Ministers : Hadrian L, Tina K, Denise McC, Franka D, Robert B.
Sunday 11.30am – Readers : John B and Andrea B.
Upcoming Events
‘OPEN HOUSE’ Fr Joseph is proposing to hold an ‘Open House’ for Parishioners to come along and discuss any issues relating to personal, family or parish life i.e. Baptisms, Weddings, Parish matters. These will be held on Monday evenings between 4.00pm and 7.00pm in the Sacristy at Our Lady of Peace. The first of these meetings will be held on Monday, 21st October.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL | Bus: 12, 53
SPIRIT AND LIGHT WORSHIP EVENING at St Andrew’s on Friday, 25th October at 7.30pm. These evenings will be led by Fr Joseph 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 Joseph 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, 26th October 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
CHRISTMAS CARDS Mary McCarthy will be selling Christmas Cards at St Andrew’s after 11.30am Mass on Sunday, 27th October. Proceeds towards St Gilbert’s Mission project.
ADORATION of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament will be held at St Andrew’s Church, on Thursday, 31st October, beginning with the Vigil Mass of All Saints at 7.00pm, with adoration to midnight, to pray for families and our young people. All welcome to join.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE | Bus: 4
EAT WELL SPEND LESS a free 6 week course designed to tech basic cooking and budgeting skills. Open to anyone who manages their own budget and cooks for themselves and/or their family. Slough Foodbank provides all materials and ingredients and the participants get to take home what they have cooked. Next course begins Monday, 4th November from 10.00am to 12.30pm at Yew Tree Road Childrens’ Centre, Slough. Booking is essential, email using this link or 01753 550303. Please see poster in the Church porch and share widely.
Slough Foodbank
COFFEE MORNING at St Peter’s Church, Burnham, 6th November from 10.30am-12noon. Are you caring for a person with memory loss or dementia? Do you want to find out more about dementia? Please go along to find out more information. All warmly welcome.
St Peter’s Church, Burnham (CofE) – Church St/The Precincts, Burnham | SL1 7HX | Bus: 12, 53
DAY OF REFLECTION. A day of reflection, inspiration, and prayer for all in ministry to the sick, whether in homes, hospitals or care homes. We encourage Eucharistic Ministers, members of the St Vincent de Paul Society and parishioners who have an interest or involvement in this ministry to join with us. This event is offered by the Pastoral Ministry Office in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society and will be held at Christ the King Church, Milton Keynes on 9th November, 10.00-3.00pm. Please use the following link www.pastoralministryoffice.org to register or contact Yvonne if you need any help with this. Bring your own lunch!
Church of Christ the King – Frithwood Crescent, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes | MK7 6HQ
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, 9th November 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
Mass Times & Intentions
October 19th – October 27th
N.B. Changes and new events are in bold text.
There is 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. We are encouraged to pray the Rosary, especially in October the Extraordinary Month of Mission. All are welcome to join us.
October 19th – October 27th
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year C) Saturday 19th October | TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – James Houlihan RIP (Robert), Carol Lavender Intentions (Shiels) |
| Sunday 20th October | TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Fr Joseph Intentions (Denise), Patrick Arterton RIP (Vaughan), Donal O’Sullivan RIP (Sugrue) 👧👦 ☕ 11.30am St Andrew’s – Smyk departed family & friends(Family), Birthday of Sinica Cleta Cardoso (Pires), People of the Parish 👧👦 |
| Monday 21st October 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Shiels family Intentions (Shiels), Gabriella family Intentions (Rosary Group), Deceased members of Shorter family (Denise) 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
| Tuesday 22nd October 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Simpson (Foundation), Fr Andy Intentions (CWL) |
| Thursday 24th October 8.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9.30am St Andrew’s – Barry family Intentions (Shiels), Rose McErlean RIP (Gatt), Maureen Power RIP (KVCP) 10.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mothers Prayers |
| Friday 25th October 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Keeley (Foundation), Elizabeth & Margaret Reilly RIP (Boundy), Beata Fernandes RIP (Francisca) |
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year C) Saturday 26th October | THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Padraig Barker RIP (Mary), Lily & Stan James RIP (Robert), Martha Basey RIP (O’Shea) |
| Sunday 27th October | THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 9.45am Our Lady of Peace – 2019 Priests & Religious Martyrs (Rosary Group), John & Andrea Barry Intentions (Rosary Group), Mary Ferry RIP (Hogg) ☕ 11.30am St Andrew’s – Assunta Smyk (Family), Sarah & Vishal Intentions (Fernandes), Maureen Power RIP (Oates family), 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 