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Parish Newsletter 4.4.2021

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EASTER SUNDAY (YEAR B)

Go to: Holy Week 2021 | Notices | Public Mass Downloads | Parish Donations | Masses & Intentions | Our Facebook Page | Our Youtube Channel

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Year of St Joseph: introduction and prayers (PDF)

Holy Week 2021

EASTER TRIDUUM – MASS VIDEO REPLAYS:
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Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Vigil (Saturday night)
Easter Sunday

Notices

HAPPY EASTER to all our parishioners and clergy, and to our Anglican brothers and sisters at St Andrew’s.

EASTER OFFERING Your Easter offering is your personal gift to your Parish Priest. You can make your Easter offerings using the 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 i.e. Easter offering. Please note that there is the facility to Gift Aid any donation to your Parish: https://northamptondiocese.org/donate/

DECEASED Please pray for the repose of the soul of Margaret Lawrence RIP who died on Friday, no details of her funeral arrangements are available currently. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

A PARISHIONER WRITES ABOUT VACCINES When I was ten in 1950 there was a polio epidemic. I knew children who died and who were left paralysed, I had friends who walked with callipers and crutches. There was no vaccine for polio. When I was a little older I had a neighbour with a young son called John. John caught measles when he was an energetic lively 2 year old. I used to help look after him while his mother went out to the shops. At the age of 5 he wasn’t able to do anything for himself, and could no longer run about or speak. Measles had damaged John’s brain and he would never recover. There was no vaccine for measles.

When I was in my twenties I had tuberculosis (T.B.) and was in hospital for six months. There was no vaccine for TB. In 2021 we can all be protected by vaccines from measles, rubella, mumps, polio, tetanus, tuberculosis, pneumonia and Covid 19. One of my daughters is working for the Covid 19 team giving vaccinations, helping to protect people from serious sickness and possible death. We are lucky in our country that anyone can get the vaccine for Covid – the homeless and the royal family, rabbis, priests and imams, you and me. Even Pope Francis has had his jab and has asked us to follow his example. If you have any doubts or worries about this please talk to your doctor or to Fr Joe.

TWO WEEK BULLETIN this weeks Bulletin will be for two weeks, then back to weekly from the weekend 17th – 18th April, the deadline for notices will be Thursday, 15th April by 12noon. Please email Yvonne on office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org or drop in the Presbytery door.

MANY THANKS to all those who turned up to help with the spring clean of Our Lady of Peace Church and surroundings on Saturday, 27th March, and to those who help with ongoing maintenance and cleaning of the Church and surroundings.

GRATEFUL THANKS to the ‘Booking Team’ for the Easter services, a huge challenging task but carried out very efficiently. Also “Thank You” to all the Stewards for their hard work in their ‘Stewarding’ and for helping to keep our Parishioners safe. Thank you also to you parishioners for giving them your cooperation.

WITH CURRENT GOVERNMENT RULES Please remember there is no duty or responsibility to come to Church, and there is no obligation to attend Mass on Sunday. If you are feeling unwell please do not attend mass – stay at home. Staying alert is critical we as continue to follow Government rules and guidance. 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. Stay safe.

VACANCY, ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, SL2 5HW. Telephone: 01753 524713. An equal opportunities employer. Required to start 7th June 2021 (Maternity Cover) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST 37 hours per week, term time + 15 days. For more information and an application pack please visit the school website www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

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.

FEELING ISOLATED? We realise there are many parishioners who are not on our data base who may be feeling isolated from the Parish because they hear nothing from us. To enable us to reach out and find out where people live and how they are managing, we are making a plea for Parishioners to contact people – via telephone or from a 2m distance wearing a mask, who have no access to the internet and encourage them to provide a telephone number to allow us to check on how they are. If you know of any parishioner please let Yvonne know, either via email office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org or telephone the office on 01628 605764.

A PARISHIONER HAS VERY KINDLY OFFERED TO PRINT AND DELIVER A COPY OF OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN to those unable to attend Mass each week, this would only be posted through the letterbox. If you know of anyone who would like a copy delivered please contact Yvonne via email or contact the Parish office on 01628 605764. Please obtain the permission of the Parishioner to provide their address to Yvonne.

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.

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.

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:

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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

Go to:
April 3rd – April 11th (Easter Octave)
April 10th – April 18th (Second Week of Easter)
Sunday Readings: Year B
Weekday Readings: Cycle I

Please note that the Monday 9.30am Mass is private and therefore livestream only.

Join Live streaming of Masses on
Facebook: ourladyofpeacecatholicchurchburnham and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegtpwudlmz48G-m3gPNy4Q

April 3rd – April 11th

Saturday 3rd April | HOLY SATURDAY
Mass Readings (Easter Vigil) | View the Mass Booklet
7.00pm St Andrew’s – John Callaghan RIP (Cafferty)
8.00pm Our Lady of Peace LS – Josie Walsh and Joe & Carmel Intentions (P&C)
Sunday 4th April | EASTER SUNDAY
Mass Readings (go to ‘Mass of the Day’) | View the Mass Booklet
8.00am Our Lady of Peace – Fr Joseph & MSP and Fr Ekpedeme Ekpe
(Rosary Group)
10.00am Our Lady of Peace LS – Michael O’Connor RIP (Brid & Mairin); Uruvath Kuthokathen RIP (Kuthokathen)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Mary Harris RIP & Josie Walsh Int. (Cafferty); People of the Parish
Monday 5th April
Mass Readings
9.30am Livestreamed only – Martyrs of Copit Christians (Rosary Group)
Tuesday 6th April
Mass Readings
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Edwin & Deceased Homeless 2021(Rosary Group); Laurence Brennan RIP (100th Birthday Anniv)
Brennan
Thursday 8th April
Mass Readings
9.30am St Andrew’s – Imelda McCabe RIP (Cabe); Sylvia Morton RIP (Potter)
Friday 9th April
Mass Readings
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – For the conversion of Hearts of the “Indifferent” (Rosary Group); Anthony Cafferty RIP (Cafferty)
Saturday 10th April | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER & DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Mass Readings (Year B)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Angela O’Donnell RIP (O’Donnell); First Holy Communion Children (Rosary Group)
Sunday 11th April | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER & DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Mass Readings (Year B)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Joan O’Keefe RIP & Norah Conroy RIP (Conroy); Martin & Ophelia Almeida RIP (Rosary Group)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Leo family Intentions (Rosary Group); People of the Parish

April 10th – April 18th

Saturday 10th April | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER & DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Mass Readings (Year B)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Angela O’Donnell RIP (O’Donnell); First Holy Communion Children (Rosary Group)
Sunday 11th April | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER & DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Mass Readings (Year B)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Joan O’Keefe RIP & Norah Conroy RIP (Conroy); Martin & Ophelia Almeida RIP (Rosary Group)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Leo family Intentions (Rosary Group); People of the Parish
Monday 12th April
9.30am Livestreamed only – Michele Di Gangi RIP (Boundy)
Tuesday 13th April
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Maria Nealon RIP (Anniversary); For the forgotten Souls of Immigrants in the Mediterranean Sea (Rosary Group)
Thursday 15th April
9.30am St Andrew’s – Nuala Byron RIP (Oates); Sr Mary Stella and Sr Mary Joseph Intentions (P&C)
Friday 16th April
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Forgotten souls of refuges in Mediterranean (Rosary Group); Allen Kuthokathen Int. (Family)
Saturday 17th April | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Mass Readings (Year B)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Martyrs of Copit Christians (Rosary Group)
Sunday 18th April | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Mass Readings (Year B)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Anne Maasch RIP (Birthday Remb) (McClintock); Denise Intentions (Kwiatkowski); Pat Rowe RIP (O’Donnell)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Fr Francis MSP & Deceased relatives (Rosary Group); People of the Parish

Notes:
LS = 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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