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Parish Newsletter 23.2.2020

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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR A)

Sections: News | Rotas | Upcoming Events | Mass Times

News

ASH WEDNESDAY Lent begins on Wednesday, 26th February.
Our Ash Wednesday Masses will be as follows:
9.30am St Andrew’s – Holy Mass and distribution of Ashes.
7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Holy Mass and distribution of Ashes.

RETIRING COLLECTION FOR THE POOR will be taken after the Ash Wednesday Masses, and also after Stations of the Cross.

EARLY MORNING MASSES DURING LENT There will be 7.15am Mass in the Chapel at St Bernard’s School on each Friday during Lent, beginning on 28th February.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be celebrated during Lent as follows:
• Each Monday in Our Lady of Peace from 7.00pm to 8.00pm during 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.

WALK WITH ME books, a Lenten Journey of Prayer through Lent, are available in the Church porches, priced £1.

DECEASED There are a number of Funerals taking place over the next couple of weeks, please pray for: Christina Walker RIP, her funeral service will be on Thursday, 27th February at 11.30am in Slough Crematorium. Phillip James Deans RIP, his Funeral Service will be on Monday, 2nd March at 1.45pm in Our Lady of Peace, followed by burial in Slough Cemetery. Maureen Margaret Murphy RIP, her Requiem Mass will be on Thursday, 5th March at 11.00am in Our Lady of Peace, followed by committal at Slough Crematorium. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

CAFOD LENT FAMILY FAST DAY is on Friday, 6th March and is the 60th anniversary of the first Family Fast Day led by our founding mothers (one from our very own diocese!) and, as it has been for sixty years, is an opportunity to reach out and support highly-skilled local experts around the world who help the poorest members of our global family.

There will be a speaker talking about the work of Cafod at all Masses next weekend. This Lent, please support the life-saving work of local experts like Sister Consilia in Zimbabwe who gives vital medication at her health centre. On Friday, 6th March, can you eat a simple meal in solidarity and give what you save to help people like Sister Consilia?

Through CAFOD’s global Church network – one of the largest aid networks in the world – your support can reach to the ends of the earth. Your Fast Day envelope will be attached to the Bulletin next weekend, please return on weekend of 7th – 8th March in the retiring collection. Thank you so much for supporting CAFOD’s Family Fast Day.
CAFOD

GIFT AID OFFERTORY ENVELOPES If you currently use envelopes, the new envelopes from April 2020 are available, they can be found on the table at the back of Our Lady of Peace Church. 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 this link.

BAPTISM PREPARATION COURSE The next Baptism Preparation course that Fr Joseph and Deacon Marek will be running begins on Wednesday, 4th March at 7.00pm and will be held in the Sacristy at Our Lady of Peace. If you wish for your child to be Baptised over the next few months, you will need to attend the course. This is especially important for first time parents. If you have not already advised that you will be attending, please contact Yvonne on 01628 605764.

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY copies of the Northampton Diocesan Directory for 2020 are available in the Church porches priced £5 per copy.

SAFEGUARDING The Bishop has instructed that all Eucharist Ministers require to have a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check in place. If you are a commissioned Eucharist Minister, and have not had a DBS check carried out, then please contact Yvonne on 01628 605764 or by email using this link, as a matter of urgency and she will arrange for a DBS to be carried out.

IN OUR PARISH Yvonne Cafferty, is our Parish Safeguarding Representative. Maura Potter, is our Pastoral Co-ordinator for the sick and housebound telephone 01628 666278, or by email using this link. If you, a relative, friend or neighbour are sick or housebound and would like to receive Holy Communion please ring Maura.

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 in 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 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.

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE PARISH WEBSITE OR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER can be sent to Yvonne. Items on paper and print are also accepted and can be given to Yvonne using this link, or Fr Joseph or delivered to the Presbytery. The deadline for items for the printed bulletin is Thursday 12 noon.

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Readers & Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers Rota

N.B. Use this link for the updated Mass Rotas.

29th February – 1st March
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers: Patsy M and Leela K.
Sunday 9.30am – Readers: Edward A and Kerwin F. Eucharistic Ministers: Hadrian L, Tina K, Franka D, Robert B.
Sunday 11.30am – Readers: Tessy S and Telcy F.

7th – 8th March
Saturday 6.00pm – Readers: Yvonne C and Marie O,
Sunday 9.30am – Readers: Audrey T and Cedrica L. Eucharistic Ministers: Maura P, Andrea B, Tina K, Peter K, Madeleine B. 11.30am Readers: Jaxo N and John F.

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Upcoming Events

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2020 Session Six of the Confirmation programme will be on Thursday, 27th February at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Peace.

SPIRIT AND LIGHT WORSHIP EVENING at St Andrew’s on Friday, 28th February 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

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR YOUNG WOMEN Theme: Discernment and Vocation. 28th February – 1st March 2020. Location: Liverpool The weekend is organised by the sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). There is nothing quite like religious life – it is an extraordinary adventure into a deep relationship with God.

If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along? You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them. For more information email Sr Lynne fcJ using this link or by visiting our website www.fcjsisters.org

LENTEN LUNCHES : THE CWL AND TRUSTEES OF ST ANDREW’S are holding Lenten lunches on Tuesdays from 3rd March – 7th April at 12.30pm in 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, 5

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER This year St Nicolas Church, Taplow is hosting the World Day of Prayer service for Churches in the local area. The service, which has been prepared by the women of Zimbabwe, takes place on Friday, 6th March at 12.30pm with soup, tea and cakes served afterwards. All are welcome.
St Nicolas Church (CofE)- High Street, Taplow, Bucks | SL6 0EX

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION The children will be making their First Reconciliation on Saturday 7th March in Our Lady of Peace Church. This is in two groups, Group 1 with surnames A-H will be at 9.30am, Group 2 with surnames I-Z will be at 11.00am. This is compulsory attendance and parents will need to attend with the child. When you are next in Our Lady of Peace Church please take time to see the poster the children have prepared which asks the Parish to pray for them. Please continue to pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.

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/

THE NATIONAL NOVENA TO ST JOSEPH will take place from 10th-18th March at St Joseph’s Church, Maidenhead. Each year the Mill Hill Missionaries prepare for the Feast of St Joseph, their patron, with a special Novena of Masses and prayers to ask for God’s blessing on their Society and the missionary outreach of the Church, as well as for the intentions of all those who support their work.

All are invited to attend. Masses are as follows: Tuesday, 10th March to Friday, 13th March at 7.30pm, Saturday, 14th March at 10.00am, Sunday, 15th March at 10.45am, Monday, 16th to Wednesday, 18th March at 7.30pm.

If you are unable to attend but would like to join in from home by praying the daily Novena prayer, you are welcome to send in your petitions (forms are available in the Church porches) and/or to request a Novena booklet, please write to the Novena Director, St Joseph’s Missionary Society, 58 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7HT, or email using this link.
Mill Hill Missionaries website – Novena 2020 (to download a 2020 booklet)
St Joseph’s Church – 36 Cookham Road, Maidenhead | SL6 7EG

ST PATRICK’S EVENING at St Andrew’s on Saturday, 14th March from 6.30pm. Celebrate an evening with a traditional supper, Irish Bingo, a raffle and music by Stephen Barker, complete with a licensed bar. Tickets will be on sale from next weekend, priced £10 for adults, children under 16 free, over 16 £10, food included. The proceeds of this event will be shared equally between Our Lady of Peace and St Andrew’s. If you would like to donate a prize for the raffle please leave in the Presbytery or the Sacristy for Yvonne.
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE | Bus 4, 5

TEA DANCE at Holy Family Parish Centre, Trelawney Avenue, Langley on Tuesday, 17th March, from 1.30pm-4.30pm. £5 admission. Dancing to ‘One Sound Man’.
Holy Family Parish Centre – Trelawney Av, Langley | SL3 7UD | Bus: 7

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Mass Times & Intentions

February 22nd – March 1st
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.

February 22nd – March 1st

Sunday Mass Readings (Year A)
Saturday 22nd February | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
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 – Danny, Claire & Liam Intentions (Gatt), Eva family Intentions (Rosary Group)
Sunday 23rd February | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Abigail Francis Intentions (Francis family), Daniel Cronin RIP (Sugrue), Philomena Rosario RIP (Rosario) ☕
11.30am St Andrew’s – Rodrigues family (Rodrigues), Mavis Nkabinde RIP (Nkabinde), People of the Parish
Monday 24th February
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Forgotten Souls in Purgatory (Rosary Group), Catherine Hennessy RIP (Florence)
7.00pm Our Lady or Peace – Stations of the Cross and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday 25th February
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Eric Meier RIP (Boundy), Deceased Brennan family (Rogers)
Mass Readings (Year A)
Wednesday 26th February | ASH WEDNESDAY
8.30am St Andrew s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9.30am St Andrew’s – Holy Mass and distribution of Ashes
7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Holy Mass and distribution of Ashes
Thursday 27th February
8.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9.30am St Andrew s – Fr Bosco Clarke intentions (P&C), Karen Cronin RIP (2nd Anniversary) (Sugrue) Giuseppe & Filomena Del Grosso RIP (Macri)
10.00am St Andrew’s – Stations of the Cross
10.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mothers Prayers
Friday 28th February
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Frank Stewart RIP (Stewart famiy), Mattie Hannon RIP (Healy family)
7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Stations of the Cross
Sunday Mass Readings (Year A)
Saturday 29th February | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
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 – Mary Hams RIP (Birthday Remb.)(Cafferty), Maisie Intentions (P&C), Custodio Joanes RIP (Rosein)
Sunday 1st March | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Deceased Leone famiy (Leone), Joe Nellie (Conroy), Noreen Sugrue Intentions (Family) ☕ 👧👦
11.30am St Andrew’s – Evelyn Tsostetsi RIP (Nkabiride), Jim & Betty Buckley RIP (Conroy), 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

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