ALL SAINTS (YEAR A)
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Notices
PARISH OFFICE Yvonne has returned to her duties as Parish Secretary, albeit working from home. Yvonne will be working two days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.00am to 2.00pm, until further notice. For all Parish matters please contact Yvonne via email on office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org, or Fr Joseph via email on frjosephudoh[AT]northamptondiocese.org or telephone the Parish office on 01628 605764 and leave a message.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jan Holden, new Head at Our Lady of Peace Primary and Nursery School, whose Induction Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 3rd November at 5.00pm.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS Sunday, 1st November the Church celebrates the Feast of All Saints (in old English ‘All Hallows’ – from which the term ‘Halloween’ originates – the Eve of All Hallows). The Feast honours the triumph of God’s grace in the lives of all those who are now in heaven.
ALL SOULS DAY is celebrated on the following day, Monday, 2nd November. Here we pray for all who have died in God’s grace and friendship but may still need our prayers as they prepare to enter into the fullness of heaven. This is why we pray and offer Masses for our deceased relatives and friends during the month of November, in particular at Mass on Monday, 2nd November at 9.30am in Our Lady of Peace.
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.
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.
NOVEMBER PLENARY INDULGENCE for the Holy Souls – during the CoVid pandemic
Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary 22 October 2020. – Summary:
- The Plenary Indulgence for visiting a Cemetery [from November 1-8} and that given for All Souls’ Day can be transferred to any day in November.
- The elderly, sick, housebound, those sheltering et al, can obtain the indulgence for All Souls’ Day on any day in November by uniting themselves spiritually to other faithful, by prayer before an image of Jesus or Mary, such as the Divine Office, the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, praying for the dead or using the scriptures of the Order of Christian Funerals, or by a work of mercy, offering their own struggles to God. They need to have the intention of fulfilling the three usual conditions when it is possible (Sacramental Confession, Eucharistic Communion and Prayer according to the Intentions of the Holy Father).
To read the full article please select this link (PDF)
SECOND COLLECTION for Bishop’s Maintenance Fund this weekend.
DONATION OF MASKS We would welcome donation of disposable masks. We also encourage worshippers to bring their own mask or face covering.
VISIT TO THOSE SHIELDING, SICK AND HOUSEBOUND Fr Joseph would like to visit those shielding, the sick and housebound and would appreciate any information about those who might require a visit.
PARISH ONLINE PRAYER SERVICE A dedicated email has been set up for you to send prayer requests. The email address is: prayerministry.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org Meanwhile, let us continue to support and pray for one another in the parish.
MASS BOOKING Kindly drop off your intentions at the Presbytery, place it in the donation box or basket in the Church or give it to Fr Joseph. You can still make a request for Masses by email and telephone.
BAPTISM & MARRIAGE On request.
CONFESSION Confessions will be held at 5.15pm on Saturday in Our Lady of Peace and on request.
RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC LITURGIES AT OUR LADY OF PEACE AND ST ANDREW’S
It has been exceptionally good having Parishioners back in Church for Mass these past 17 weeks. Thank you to our amazing volunteers who have made this possible. However, as we are now in Tier 2, due to increasing cases of Covid-19, we all need to do our best for the safety of everyone. With that in mind, below is a reminder of some of the measures we have in place at OLP and St Andrews which we need to follow if we have to keep our Churches open for worship.
- Restrictions apply on number of attendances at baptism, funeral, and marriage.
- Proper face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth before entering the church and throughout the duration of Mass and services.
- Please provide contact details on entry. We have a number of methods (QR code, form or tick list). The NHS QR App can be found via this link: https://covid19.nhs.uk/.
- After Mass, please stay seated until a Steward advises when you can safely leave.
- To light a candle after mass, please wait until others have left and advise a Steward.
- Doors will remain open for proper ventilation – do wrap up well before coming to Mass.
- Please avoid congregating in the car park in groups – in line with Government guidance.
- If you need to speak to Fr Joseph please contact the office by phone or email to set up a time: Phone (01628 605764). E-mail (frjosephudoh[AT]northamptondiocese.org)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED As people return to work, we now have a shortfall of Stewards. If you can spare some time (especially at weekends) to volunteer as a Steward, your help would be very much appreciated. Training will be provided. To volunteer, contact Fr Joe or speak to any steward on duty.
Weekend Masses
| Day | Location | Time | Who can attend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Our Lady of Peace | 10.00am | Specifically for the elderly and those who need to take extra care, but who are permitted outside of the home. |
| Sat | Our Lady of Peace | 6.00pm | Anyone |
| Sun | Our Lady of Peace | 9.30am | Anyone |
| Sun | St Andrew’s | 11.30am | Anyone |
If you are concerned about anything, please do not hesitate to contact the Parish office. In the meantime, please feel free to come for private prayers at the times and dates shown below (No private prayer schedule at St Andrew’s):
Private Prayer Sessions (N.B. revised schedule)
| Day | Venue | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Our Lady of Peace | 7.00pm* | 8.00pm |
| Tuesday | Our Lady of Peace | 10.15am | 12noon |
A donation box is available in Our Lady of Peace for Mass intentions, offertory envelopes, donations, etc.
Many thanks and God bless.
Fr Joe
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Please read Attending Mass After Lockdown: Your Questions Answered.
Public Mass Downloads:
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR NEXT YEAR Information on when registration will open for First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion and Confirmation will be made available from November 2020.
RED BOXES. This year’s liturgical calendar, by special arrangement, will be sent to all Red Box holders direct from the printers. The present crippling crisis means I cannot distribute the replacement well washed Boxes I prepared last February. Please do use a jam jar or similar until the present circumstances change in our favour. Thank you, – John.
LET IT BE! PARISH ONLINE COURSE ON MARY continues next Wednesday from 7.30pm. To register and receive your Zoom invite, please email Bob on bobyrant144[AT]gmail.com.
MARY IN THE BIBLE: BIBLICAL ANSWERS TO SOME QUESTIONS This recent publication on Mary by Rev Fr (Prof) Anthony Umoren, MSP covers most questions whose answers every believer and non-believer alike ought to know about Mary and it’s a must read. It is available in the parish for £11.
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 or Fr Joseph, or delivered to the Presbytery. The deadline for items for the printed bulletin is Thursday 12 noon.
Parish Donations
FINANCES We are extremely grateful not only for your financially support but also to the volunteers who help in so many ways for the Church to remain open for Masses and for private prayer. Your valued ongoing support to the Parish can also be made through the following options:
- Donating by phone: ‘Giving Tuesday’ – Telephone Donation In addition to the online donation facilities currently available, the Diocese has begun a ‘Giving Tuesday’. Each Tuesday between 10:00am and 4:00pm, you can call this number, 01604 712065, and donate to your parish.
- Online Donation We have an online donation facility on our main Diocesan website through Virgin Money giving (link below). If you use this option, we ask that you please indicate in the notes section which parish, including the parish name that you would like your donation to be attributed to. Please note that there is the facility to Gift Aid any donation to your Parish: northamptondiocese.org/donate/
- Standing Order via donor’s own bank: You can set up a standing order for donations to your parish using either your online bank account or in branch. You can also make a one-off payment to the parish. The information required to make the donation is as follows:
Bank: NatWest.
Sort Code; 60-06-11.
Account Name; 46716203. Account Name; RCDN Our Lady of Peace.
Payment Ref: Our Lady of Peace, Slough or Parish Priest’s Easter offering. - Standing Order using the form: https://northamptondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/GAD-general-June-18-v2-revision.pdf You can complete the standing order form for donations to your parish with the option to Gift Aid. Please indicate on this form if you are not a tax payer but would like to set up a standing order only.
There are two sides/sheets to this form, it should be printed, completed, signed and returned to our Parish office, we will then forward to central offices at Bishop’s House for processing at a later date. Please remember to state which parish this standing is for i.e. ‘For the benefit of Our Lady of Peace, Slough Parish’ section at the top of the form. Banks will require 7 working days from receipt of these forms to activate the request so please ensure the start date reflects this 7 day period to ensure the S.O. can take effect. - There is also a donation box in Our Lady of Peace for Mass intentions, offertory, donations, etc.
Thank you for any help you are able to give and God bless. Fr Joseph
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Masses & Intentions
Times for Private Prayers
October 31st – November 8th
Sunday Readings: Year A
Weekday Readings (Tues-Sat): Cycle III
Week 31 in Ordinary Time
N.B. Changes and new events are in bold text.
As numbers returning to worship increases, it is necessary to restrict attendance to one Mass per week.
CONFESSION: 5.15pm on Saturday at Our Lady of Peace and on request.
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October 31st – November 8th
| Saturday, 31st October | ALL SAINTS Mass Readings (Year A) 🔷 10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Kitty Keaveney RIP (Griffin); Michael O’Connor; RIP (Rosary Group); Shade Oyebanji & Family Intentions 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Elizabeth Ryan Intentions (Vaughan); Maureen Murphy RIP (Murphy) |
| Sunday, 1st November | ALL SAINTS Mass Readings (Year A) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Sidikatu Abomide RIP (3rd Anniversary) (Mutesi); Helena Harris RIP (Griffin); Ronald Deans, RIP (Ali); People of the Parish 11.30am St Andrew’s – Fernandez & Antao RIP (Millie); Holy Souls |
| Monday, 2nd November | ALL SOULS Mass Readings (Year A) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Philomena Rosario RIP (Rosario); Maureen Troy Intentions (Shiels); Deceased relatives and friends of the Parish 7.00pm-8.00pm Our Lady of Peace – open for private prayer + Monday prayer group |
| Tuesday, 3rd November 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – McCann (Foundation); Kitty Keaveney RIP (Rosary Group) 10.15pm-12noon Our Lady of Peace – open for private prayer |
| N.B. Cessation of public liturgies, including the Holy Mass, which came into effect from Thursday, 5th November 2020, and will continue until further notice. |
| Thursday, 5th November ❌ 9.30am – Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph for the intentions of: Kay Gatt Birthday Intentions (Shiels); Gennaro & Vingenzina Macri RIP (Macri); Randall Lobo in Thanksgiving (Lobo family) |
| Friday, 6th November ❌ 9.30am – Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph for the intentions of: Rooney (Foundation); Persecuted Christians (Rosary Group) |
| Saturday, 7th November ❌ 9.30am – Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph for the intentions of: Christopher Potter RIP (Potter); Peggy Boundy Family Intentions (Rosary Group); Julia Murphy, Marie Chamberlain, Clarry & Winifred Murphy (P&C); Pat Brouder, RIP; John Brouder: Healing (Trisha Brouder); Baby Samuel, RIP |
| Sunday, 8th November | THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (Year A) ❌ 9.30am – Private Mass offered by Fr Joseph for the intentions of: Ashley Kuthokathen in Thanksgiving (Family); Sidikatu Abomide RIP & Emmanuel Kirenga RIP (Mutesi); Dioginho Fernandes RIP People of the Parish; Bridie O’Connor: Healing (Brid and Mairin) |
🔷 Public Mass intended for the elderly and those who need to take extra care, but who are permitted outside of the home.
❌ Mass offered privately
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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