FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B)
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Notices
FR JOSEPH returns to the Parish this weekend, he will then have to go into isolation. We say farewell to Fr Tony who is leaving for his Parish in Salford Diocese on Tuesday, we thank him for looking after the Parish so well and wish him every blessing in his new Parish. Please keep Fr Tony in your Prayers.
PARISH OFFICE Yvonne has returned to her duties as Parish Secretary, albeit working from home for 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 you can telephone the Parish office on 01628 605764 and leave a message.
CONGRATULATIONS to Alice-Lily Deadman who was Baptised in Our Lady of Peace on Saturday, 30th January. Please pray for her parents, Grandparents and Godparents.
MASS CHANGES In this current situation which has deteriorated alarmingly in recent weeks, it is our responsibility to ensure that our Parishioners are kept safe, together with our Stewards. The number of people attending Masses is understandably reducing each week, as a further step to keep everybody safe we have taken the decision to reduce the number of Public Masses offered during the week.
Please note that the 10.00am Saturday Mass, (for the vulnerable), has been removed as vulnerable people should be shielding and staying at home. The Monday 9.30am Mass has also been removed.
Please see revised schedule:
| Sunday 9.30am in Our Lady of Peace – Normal Public Mass (Livestreamed online) 11.30am in St Andrew’s – Normal Public Mass (No livestream) |
| Monday 9.30am in Our Lady of Peace – Private Mass. (Livestream only) |
| Tuesday 9.30am in Our Lady of Peace – Normal Public Mass (Livestreamed) |
| Thursday 9.30am in St Andrew’s – Normal Public Mass (No livestream) |
| Friday 9.30am in Our Lady of Peace – Normal Public Mass (Livestreamed) |
| Saturday 6.00pm in Our Lady of Peace – Normal Public Mass (No livestream) |
LIVE MASS ON THE RADIO For those unable to follow via livestreaming, Mass is available on a new Catholic station on DAB Digital Radio. If your radio receives DAB+ stations, select ‘Radio Maria Eng’ (DAB band 12A 223.936 MHz), or listen online https://radiomariaengland.uk.
WITH CURRENT GOVERNMENT RULES More than ever we must take every precaution to ensure that we are all following Government rules by staying at home ensuring that contact with others is strictly ‘essential’ only. Remember there is no duty or responsibility to come to Church, and there is no obligation to attend Mass on Sunday.
STAYING ALERT As we enter this phase of the pandemic, it is critical we continue to follow Government rules and guidance. Please remember if you experience any COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home. If you tested positive for COVID-19 and were in Church recently, stay at home and inform us immediately by calling 01628 605764 so that we can take the necessary steps to ensure everyone’s safety.
Thank you for your continued vigilance and please God, we will see the vaccine rollout soon, but in the meantime, stay safe.
BIBLE STUDY: THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM This is a ten session study of Matthews Gospel to take place on Zoom. It will commence on Thursday, 25th February and run for five weeks until Thursday, 25th March when there will be a break for Holy Week and Easter. The course will restart on Thursday, 8th April and will be completed on Thursday, 6th May. Sessions will start at 7.30pm, finishing at 9.00pm. The course will be led by Ed Kwiatkowski. For more information or to register your interest, please call 01628 543650 or 01628 602531.
LISTENING EAR SESSIONS Jaga Heys is offering again (as in the 1st lockdown) 20 minute, free ‘listening ear’ sessions to our parishioners and their families or friends. If you or someone you know would benefit from talking to an empathic, non-judgemental listener, then please text or phone Jaga on 07508 773107, to arrange a remote appointment (Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp or telephone).
FACE MASKS Many thanks to all who have donated disposable face masks. We remind you that proper face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth before entering the Church and throughout the duration of services.
MASS BOOKING Kindly drop off your intentions at the Presbytery, place it in the donation box in the Church or give it to Fr Joseph. You can still make a request for Masses by email and telephone.
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.
RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC LITURGIES AT OUR LADY OF PEACE AND ST ANDREW’S
Please note:
- Restrictions apply on number of attendances at Baptism, funerals, 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).
Thank you for your cooperation and God bless.
Fr Joe
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Please read Attending Mass After Lockdown: Your Questions Answered.
Public Mass Downloads:
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 financial support, but also to the volunteers who help in so many ways for the Church to remain open for Masses.
Your valued ongoing support to the Parish can 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
January 30th – February 7th
Sunday Readings: Year B
Weekday Readings: Cycle I
N.B. Changes and new events are in bold text.
Please note that the 10.00am Saturday Mass, (for the vulnerable), has been removed as vulnerable people should be shielding and staying at home. The Monday 9.30am Mass is private and therefore livestream only.
Join Live streaming of Masses (listed below with an asterisk) on
Facebook: ourladyofpeacecatholicchurchburnham and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegtpwudlmz48G-m3gPNy4Q
January 30th – February 7th
| Saturday 30th January | FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (year B) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Dansie & May O’Mahony RIP (O’Donnell); Michele Di Gangi RIP (Rosary Group); Julia Murphy, Marie Chamberlain and Clarry & Winifred Murphy RIP |
| Sunday 31st January | FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (year B) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace* – Sean & Fidelma Gallagher Intentions; Charlie & Alice O’Neill RIP (Flannery) 11.30am St Andrew’s – Michele Di Gangi RIP (Boundy); Mike Connolly RIP (Cafferty); People of the Parish |
| Monday 1st February 9.30am Livestreamed only – Maria Lisle RIP (Rosary Group); Ena Bartlett RIP (Whitehouse) |
| Tuesday 2nd February | THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Mass Readings 9.30am Our Lady of Peace* – Bernie & Tony Intentions (Gatt) |
| Thursday 4th February 9.30am St Andrew’s – Joanna Intentions (Heys); Mike Connolly RIP (Whitehouse) |
| Friday 5th February 9.30am Our Lady of Peace* – Joy Guggiari (Boundy) |
| Saturday 6th February | FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (year B) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – P & C Intentions (Gatt); St Joseph’s School Intentions (Gatt) |
| Sunday 7th February | FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (year B) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace* – Maureen Webb (Boundy); Teresa Houlihan RIP (Boundy); Maureen Ondatje RIP (Vint) 11.30am St Andrew’s – Ronald John Wakefield RIP (Rosary Group); People of the Parish |
* Mass livestreamed on Facebook and Youtube.
Liturgy Office resources:
Calendar notes for 2021 (PDF)
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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