FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR A)
Sections: News | Upcoming Events | Masses & Intentions
News
MOTHERS DAY Happy Mothers Day to all our Mums!
COVID – 19 CORONAVIRUS I am writing to give you an update from Bishop David, ordained and installed on Thursday as the new Bishop of Northampton Diocese, who we warmly welcome to our Diocese. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference or England and Wales following government advice on how to contain the spread of COVID -19, and having consulted the Ordinaries of the Dioceses, has agreed that the cessation of public liturgies should begin from Friday evening 20th March 2020.
I am conscious of the impact this will have on us all, and would like to assure you that I feel ever closer to you now than ever and will keep praying and supporting you. Because of the situation the Church finds herself in, the obligation for the faithful to attend Holy Mass on a Sunday or Holy day of Obligation is removed, until further notice. However, I will be celebrating daily Masses without congregation and would fulfil the intentions already booked. Perhaps you could join in Spirit as the Masses are offered for you and make a Spiritual Communion. There is live streaming service from the Cathedral in Northampton https://northamptondiocese.org/live/ which you may wish to follow or follow Masses on EWTN and other TV Channels.
More than ever, this is a time for all us all to look after each other. As a matter of duty, please phone up and check on one another. Let us continue to support and pray for one another. SVP and other charitable arms of the Church would need to continue their ministries of reaching out to the vulnerable. Leaders of groups in the Parish should also endeavour to reach out to their members. Strict hygiene protocols should be maintained, especially when distribution of goods and visits are involved. There is a need to set up a Parish response team and I will welcome volunteers.
Should any Parishioner be directly affected by the virus and need support, please ring or email the Parish office. Particular directives will be given about Holy Week and Sacred Triduum in due course. We will continue to keep you updated, and thank you for your continued support at this time.
Fr Joseph
REMEMBER to put your clocks forward next weekend, British Summer time begins on Sunday, 29th March.
ST PATRICK’S EVENING Unfortunately due to the Covid – 19 Coronavirus it was necessary to cancel the evening at the last minute. Anyone who bought tickets may hold on to them for use at an event later in the year, however if you would prefer to have your money back, then please write your name and address on the back of your ticket and drop in to the Parish office and you will be refunded.
THANKS The McGlynn family thank all who attended Isabella’s Requiem Mass and express our gratitude for their cards and condolences. It was of great comfort to the family.
Dominic
CHURCH CLEANING at Our Lady of Peace on Saturday, 28th March at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS If you would still like to purchase one of the weekly Catholic Newspapers, please advise Yvonne, as we now have to subscribe and will be charged for any leftover papers.
WALK WITH ME books, a Lenten Journey of Prayer through Lent, are available in the Church porches, priced £1.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORY copies of the Northampton Diocesan Directory for 2020 are available in the Church porches priced £5 per copy.
REJOICE IN MOTHERHOOD : MOTHERS PRAYERS will be taking a break until after Easter.
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.
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.
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)
Upcoming Events
REJOICE IN MOTHERHOOD : MOTHERS PRAYERS will be taking a break until after Easter.
MASS FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND at Holy Redeemer Church. Given the situation in regards to Covid – 19 Coronavirus, the Mass for the Sick which was to take place on Saturday 21st March has been cancelled until further notice.
CHURCH CLEANING at Our Lady of Peace on Saturday, 28th March at 8.30am. Please try and spare an hour to help.
WORDFEST – THE GOD WHO SPEAKS Booking is now open for WordFest, our Diocesan Scripture Festival Day on 6th June at Thornton College. The day includes excellent speakers, workshops, the National Scripture Tour, Rise Theatre and CJM music, and will be an inspiring and engaging day for families, readers, catechists, musicians, and everyone! There will be great youth and children’s streams too. You can form a parish group booking to coordinate travel, etc. More information and booking at www.northamptondiocese.org/wordfest
CATHOLIC MIRACLE RALLY with Cor et Lumen Christi Community on Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st June 2020 at Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ. The open Miracle Healing Service will be at 6.00pm on Saturday 20th. See flyers at the church entrance.
Cor et Lumen Christi Community
Masses & Intentions
March 21st – March 29th
FR JOSEPH WILL OFFER MASS PRIVATELY
**Updated 23/3/2020: Unfortunately, all churches will no longer be available for individual private prayer.**
With sadness we announce that all churches will be closed until further notice. This is in line with the government’s announcement this evening. We understand the pain this will cause to all those who have found solace in moments of private prayer.
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Our Lady of Peace church will be open, from 9.00am to 7.30pm for individual private prayer, without any organised services, and offering prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confession will be offered on request. Please phone the parish office or email Fr Joseph to arrange a suitable time.
March 21st – March 29th
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year A) Saturday 21st March | FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Eva family Intentions (Rosary Group), Christopher Wade RIP (Hayden), Alan Rosemeyer RIP (Potter). |
| Sunday 22nd March | FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Robert McClintock RIP (Anniversary)(Denise), Holy Communion Children, Parents & Godparents (Rosary Group), In thanksgiving Kuthokathen family (Family), Anna O’Rourke RIP (Family), People of the Parish. |
| Monday, 23rd March Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Young families (Rosary Group), Keren & Phil O’Neill Intentions (Gatt). |
| Tuesday, 24th March Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Noreen Sugrue Intentions (Shiels), Isabella McGlynn RIP (Potter), David Fergus RIP (Sam Ali). |
| Wednesday, 25th March Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Lyn & Kelvin Baines Intentions (Rosary Group). |
| Thursday, 26th March Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Bignell (Foundation), Josie Walsh RIP. |
| Friday, 27th March Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Frank Stewart RIP & Deceased Davies, family (Stewart family), Fr Adrian Hailer RIP (Edward) |
| Sunday Mass Readings (Year A) Saturday, 28th March | FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Walsh family Intentions (Walsh), Angela O’Donnell RIP (Walsh family) |
| Sunday, 29th March | FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph For the intentions of: Dowry of Mary (Rosary Group), Bridget & Dottie May in Thanksgiving (Healy family), Helen Hutchinson RIP (3rd Anniversary) (Payne), Assunta Smyk RIP (Family) |
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 