SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A)
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News
LIGHT THE ADVENT CANDLE Each weekend of Advent we will be singing one verse and refrain from a Hymn at the beginning of Mass as the Advent Candle is lit. Each week the verse and lyrics are dedicated to the particular candle being lit, and will be advised in the Bulletin.
Second Sunday of Advent
Light the Advent candle, two:
Think of humble shepherds, who
filled with wonder at the sight
of the child of Christmas night.Refrain
Candle, candle, burning bright,
shining in the cold winter night;
candle, candle, burning bright,
fill our hearts with Christmas light.
DECEASED Please pray for Errol Aloysius White who died recently, his Funeral Service will be on Thursday, 12th December at 11.30am in Our Lady of Peace followed by burial at Slough Cemetery. Also please pray for Christopher Jenner RIP whose Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, 18th December at 2.30pm at Slough Crematorium. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SOLEMNITY has been moved to Monday, 9th December. Mass will be at 9.30am in Our Lady of Peace and 7.00pm in St Andrew’s. We will be taking a collection at all Masses for the Poor.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS There will be a retiring collection this weekend (7th – 8th December) for the flowers for Christmas. Our flower ladies who do the flowers each week produce beautiful displays and work hard throughout the year. Please be as generous as you can.
CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES leaflets will be available from this weekend in the Church porches which give details of all the Christmas Service times.
‘HELP’ AT THE CHRISTMAS MASSES sheets will be available from next weekend where you can sign up to help at the Christmas Masses. Extraordinary Ministers, Welcomers, Ushers and Collectors will be needed.
ST GILBERT’S MISSION PROJECT wish to say “Thank You” to all who helped sell cards etc, and for your support of the Mission Project by buying the goods. They raised £428. Thank you again.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on Monday, 9th December at 7.45pm in the Sacristy.
WE WELCOME the children from 5KD Class of Our Lady of Peace Primary & Nursery School who will be joining us at the 9.30am Mass on Tuesday.
ANNIVERSARIES Please pray for the following whose Anniversaries occur this month: James Francis Quinlin, Francis Tunny, Johanna Lighter, Julia Chrzanowski, Eileen Mary Kelly, Gordon Miller Campbell, Rita Regina Carvalho, Brian Suggitt, Josephine Barber, Margaret Mary Whiston, John Jeffrey Joseph Burke, Daniel James Keohane, Sean Michael Forbes-Wright, Philomena Mary Ward, Sarah Anne Gannon, James Benjamin Phelan, Pietro Calvarese, Irene Mary Beever, Kevin Edward Fox, Dundas Simpson, Vittorio Fortino, Adrian Vincent McElligott, Ronald John Peacock, Thomas Henry Benton, Margaret McLoughlin, Gertrudes Ariz, Michael Joseph Doogan, Joseph Anthony McBurney, Geoffrey George Barker, George Apted Brooker, Zenaida Garcia Nicdao, Philomena Purificacao Piedade Rosario, Yvette Paxina Theresa Freeman, Janet Kathleen Gaffney, Joseph Collins, Patricia Mary Cox, Sarah Jane Jones.
SLOUGH SLEEPOUT FOR THE HOMELESS – THANK YOU! On a very wet, but thankfully mild night, on the 23rd of November, approximately 60 people participated in the Slough Sleepout for the Homeless at St Bernard’s School in Langley, We would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated on the night and also thank those of you who very kindly supported them through your generous sponsorship. Almost £20K has been raised and every penny will be used to fund the Slough Winter Night Shelter for the homeless. The Shelter opens from mid-December 2019 until the 5th April 2020 and typically accommodates 40-50 people, providing a warm and safe environment along with good food, companionship and care. Thank you once again for your kind and continued support. You can find out more about the work of The London and Slough Run at www.thelondonandsloughrun.com.
THIS WEEKEND The commissioning/re-commissioning of Readers will take place at all Masses on 7th-8th December. Please try and come along to the Mass you normally attend.
RESOURCES FROM PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA In this Year of The God who speaks the Year of the Word, the Daughters of St Paul have a wide selection of books, religious education and catechetical resources available, they will be visiting the Parish on Saturday, 7th December for the 6.00pm Mass, and Sunday, 8th December for the 9.30am Mass. The Daughters of St Paul run an outlet in their Convent in Middle Green, Slough, SL3 6BS.
Pauline books and media – online shop
ADVENT BOOKS copies of ‘Walk with Me’, a journey of prayer for Advent, and ‘My Day by Day’ Infant and Junior Advent books are available from the Church porches, priced £1 each.
MISSIO The collection and re-distribution of red boxes will take place in January. Missio liturgical calendars will be available for red box holders over the next few weeks from the back of the Church. Please take one.
Missio
ARE YOU THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? A new course for anyone thinking of joining the Catholic Church began in November. Please contact Fr Joseph for more information either after Mass or on 01628 605764.
REJOICE IN MOTHERHOOD : MOTHERS PRAYERS are taking a break in December, and will resume again on Thursday, 9th January.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET is prayed each Sunday at 11.20am, before Mass in St Andrew’s for Priests.
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. Also prior to the 9.30am Mass on Sundays, after the reflection, please maintain silence.
ARE YOU THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? A new course for anyone thinking of joining the Catholic Church began in November. Please contact Fr Joseph for more information either after Mass or on 01628 605764.
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.
14th – 15th December
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers : Yvonne C and Marie O..
Sunday 9.30am – Readers : Robert B and Madeleine B. Eucharistic Ministers : Juliet S, Patrick A, Denise McC, Barbara B, Alexci O-W.
Sunday 11.30am – Readers : Sannely C and Edward A.
21st – 22nd December
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers: Marie G and Norman G.
Sunday 9.45am – Readers: Peter K and Karen R. Eucharistic Ministers: Robert B, Georgia C, Barbara B, Audrey T, Melissa W.
Sunday 11.30am – Readers: Rivita R and Mike C.
Upcoming Events
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on Monday, 9th December at 7.45pm in the Sacristy.
FIRE & LIGHT WITH COR ET LUMEN CHRISTI COMMUNITY “Come and join us for special evenings of praise, worship, healing and empowering prayer ministry in the glorious presence of the Eucharistic Lord,” 7.30pm on Wednesday, 11th December, at Chertsey Hall, Heriot Road, Chertsey, KT16 9DR. All welcome. For those who would like to share a lift we will meet at Our Lady of Peace at 7.00pm.
PARISH FAMILY DANCE A Dance to raise funds for our Parish will be held in Slough Irish Club this Friday, 13th December from 8.00pm. Music by Chris Ball with dancing from 9.00pm until Midnight. LAST CHANCE THIS WEEKEND to buy tickets priced £5, they will be on sale at most Masses, and will be available on the door on the night. Please support the Parish by buying a ticket and coming along.
Slough Irish Club
Slough Irish Club – Sheehy Way, Slough | SL2 5SS
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation with visiting Priests in Our Lady of Peace Church on Tuesday, 17th December at 7.00pm.
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
CHRISTMAS CHURCH CLEANING This will take place on Saturday, 21st December at 8.30am. Please come along and try and spare an hour to help clean the Church in preparation for our Christmas services. Mince pies and tea/coffee will be supplied!!
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, 27th December 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
LUX.VOX Nymo are arranging a fun residential weekend for young Catholics of Secondary School age, from 31st January – 2nd February 2020 at Kings Park, Northampton. Cost £105 pp including accommodation, food and program. Transport will be provided from Our Lady of Peace, Burnham (as an additional cost of £10). Please contact Fiona on 01582 720627 or by email using this link.
Event information/book online/download the booking form here: nymo.org/lux/
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? A Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) Course will begin at St Anthony’s School, Slough in January 2020. For further information please pick up the CCRS leaflet and registration form, or email Steve O’Brien at NORES using this link.
St Anthony’s School – Farnham Road, Slough | SL2 3AA
Further information/download the registration form: http://nores.org.uk/AdultEducationCCRS/tabid/157/Default.aspx
NYMO Youth Ministry Conference (for over 18’s only). Saturday, 7th March 2020 in the RE Centre, Luton. Tickets: £10. To book your place contact 01582 720627.
RE Centre, Holy Ghost Catholic Church – 33 Westbourne Road, Luton | LU4 8JD
Event information/book online here: nymo.org/conference/
Mass Times & Intentions
December 7th – December 15th
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.
December 7th – December 15th
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year A) Saturday 7th December | SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions 5.15pm–5.50pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Peggy McLoughlin RIP (Family), Gatt Family Intentions (Shiels) |
| Sunday 8th December | SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Bernard Morgan RIP (Baker), Thanksgiving (Family), Silvia Family Intentions (Rosary Group) 👧👦☕ 11.30am St Andrew’s – Smyk departed Family & Friends (Family), Andrew Harper RIP (Pina), Vittorio Fortino RIP (6th Anniversary) (Family), People of the Parish 👧👦 |
| Monday 9th December | IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Winney, Charlie & Tina Intentions (Rosary Group), Deceased members Flanner family (Flannery) 7.00pm St Andrew’s – People of the Parish 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
| Tuesday 10th December 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Martha Basey RIP (Rosary Group), Monica Devlin Intentions (Cooper) |
| Thursday 12th December 8.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9.30am St Andrew’s – Yvonne & Des Intentions (P&C) 11.30am Our Lady of Peace – Funeral Service for Errol Aloysius White RIP |
| Friday 13th December 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Cyril Maasch RIP (Birthday Rembrance) (Denise), Marie Mendes RIP (Pires) |
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year A) Saturday 14th December | THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5.15pm-5.45pm Our Lady of Peace – Confessions 5.15pm–5.50pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Clarry & Winifred Murphy, Jack & Daphne Lavender RIP (P&C), Yvonne Intentions (Gatt) |
| Sunday 15th December | THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Patrick & Juliet Intentions , Jim Deignan RIP (Deignan), Italia Clementoni RIP (1st Anniversary) (Wieckowska) 👧👦☕ 11.30am St Andrew’s – Kitty McGarrigle RIP (Oates), Helen Hutchinson RIP (Birthday Rembrance) (Payne), 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 