THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A)
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News
PARISH EMAIL ADDRESSES
Fr Joseph and Yvonne can be contacted on the new email addresses:
Fr Joseph – use this link.
Yvonne – use this link.
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.
Third Sunday of Advent
Light the Advent candle, three:
Think of heavenly harmony;
angels singing “Peace on earth”
at the blessed Saviour’s birth.Refrain
fill our hearts with Christmas light.
Candle, candle, burning bright,
shining in the cold winter night;
candle, candle, burning bright,
CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES leaflets are available in the Church porches which give details of all the Christmas Service times.
Christmas service times for 2019
‘HELP’ AT THE CHRISTMAS MASSES sheets will be available from this weekend where you can sign up to help at the Christmas Masses. Extraordinary Ministers, Welcomers, Ushers and Collectors will be needed.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING is your personal donation to the Priest. For those who wish to Gift Aid their donation, envelopes for The Missionary Society of St Paul are available in the Church porches. Fr Joseph is grateful for your support and would like to wish those travelling before Christmas a very safe journey and a happy and blessed Christmas.
TWO WEEK NEWSLETTER Next week’s newsletter will be for two weeks, then back to weekly from the weekend 7th – 8th January 2020, the deadline for notices will be Thursday, 5th January 2020 by 12noon. Please email notices to Yvonne using this link, or drop in the Presbytery door.
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.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFESSION as follows :
St Andrew’s : Thursday, 19th December between 8.30am – 9.30am.
Our Lady of Peace : Saturday, 21st December between 11.00am- 12 noon, and 4.45pm – 5.45pm.
APERUIT ILLIS INSTITUING THE SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD : 26TH JANUARY The Holy Father has published a Motu Proprio instituting a formal Sunday of the Word of God on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time each year.
Further information:
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2019-09/pope-motu-proprio-sunday-word-of-god.html
Motu Proprio: www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/motu_proprio/documents/papa-francesco-motu-proprio-20190930_aperuit-illis.html
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.
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.
CAR PARKING Please when parking at Our Lady of Peace 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. When using the car park please drive in as far as you can to allow us to use all the available spaces. Over the Christmas season there will be extra cars and we ask please could everyone park considerately.
ST ANDREW’S 300 CLUB If you wish to join the 300 Club please contact Shelagh Whitehouse on 01753 516502. Forms are available in the Church porches.
St Andrew’s 300 Club
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET is prayed each Sunday at 11.20am, before Mass in St Andrew’s for Priests.
REJOICE IN MOTHERHOOD : MOTHERS PRAYERS are taking a break in December, and will resume again on Thursday, 9th January.
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.
THE ANGELUS AND THE DOWRY OF MARY The statue of Our Lady of Walsingham came to our Cathedral from the 7th to 9th February in preparation for the rededication of England as the ‘Dowry of Mary’. The date of the rededication is Sunday, 29th March, 2020. This will happen in Westminster Cathedral, in Walsingham, in every Catholic Cathedral, in every parish and in as many homes as possible. Mgr John Armitage, the Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham, has asked people to prepare spiritually for the rededication by praying the Angelus every day after our Parish Masses – you may, of course, pray the Angelus at other times if you wish. The traditional times for the Angelus are 6.00am (or when you get out of bed), 12 noon and 6.00pm.
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.
New rotas will be emailed to all readers and Eucharistic Ministers in the New Year.
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.
28th – 29th 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: Millie F and Sheba M.
Upcoming Events
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
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
THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST PAUL OF NIGERIA, UK REGION invite you to their Annual MSP Day Celebration, on 24th January 2020 at St George’s Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HY. Principal Celebrant His Grace, Archbishop John Wilson. Mass at 6.30pm prompt, reception after in Amigo Hall. Please advise Yvonne if you wish to attend.
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/
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 14th – December 22nd
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 14th – December 22nd
| 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 👧👦 |
| Monday 16th December 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Winney Family Intentions (Rosary Group), Margaret Lawrence Intentions (Flannery) 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
| Tuesday 17th December | O Wisdom 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Custodio Joanes RIP (Roselin), Jose Tharakan RIP (Family), Hadrian & Cedrica in Thanksgiving (Family) 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Advent Reconciliation Service |
| Thursday 19th December | O Root of Jesse 8.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8.30am-9.30am St Andrew’s – Confessions 9.30am St Andrew’s – P & C Intentions (Shiels) |
| Friday 20th December | O Key of David 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Nicola Franze RIP (Rosary Group), Fr Joseph Intentions (CWL) |
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year A) Saturday 21st December | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 11.00am-12 noon Our Lady of Peace – Confessions 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 – Gordon Campbell RIP (Foundation), Rita Mackay Intentions (Shiels), Philomena Ward RIP (Shiels) |
| Sunday 22nd December | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Ann Maasch RIP (Denise), Baby Matthew Davies in thanksgiving (McCarthy), Denis Sugrue RIP (Sugrue family) ☕ 11.30am St Andrew’s – Assunta Smyk RIP (Family), Souls in Purgatory (Mary Magdalene), 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 