ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (YEAR B)
TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B)
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Notices
NEWSLETTER This newsletter will be for two weekends. If you require any notices to be included in the next Bulletin, which will be on weekend of 29th August, please email Yvonne on yvonnecaff[AT]talktalk.net , or drop in the Presbytery door. Deadline for notices is Thursday, 26th August by 12noon.
KEEPING SAFE It is wonderful to see more people at Mass as each week goes by and we continue to encourage you to get both vaccinations as soon as you are invited. In the meantime, as regulations are being lifted by Government, we remain responsible and vigilant, maintaining best possible standards of safety. I am asking you to:
- come to Mass
- wear face covering throughout the duration of services
- sanitize your hands on arrival and departure
- allow the stewards to show you to your seats
- socially distance
- follow the direction of the stewards when approaching the sanctuary for Holy Communion
- sing only if you are invited to do so
I am sure you would join in me in thanking our stewards and volunteers who have been so generous in their service. Thank you, once again, for your cooperation and your patience, which can only serve to keep you and everyone around you safe.
MEMORIAL MASS for Isabel and Dominic McGlynn RIP on Thursday, 19th August at 11.00am in Our Lady of Peace. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Please keep Isabel and Dominic and the family in your prayers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Danny, Tracey, Clarence, and Andrew who are being received into full communion of the Catholic Church on August 15, 2021, at OLP. Please keep them in your prayers; AND to Rose, Maya and Dominic Murphy who will receive the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, 4th September, please pray for Rose, Maya and Dominic, their parents, Godparents and Grandparents.
GIFT AID ENVELOPE NUMBER 30 Please write your surname on the next envelope your give.
NORTHAMPTON LITURGY COMMISSION Formation for new and continuing Ministers of Word and Eucharist for Readers and Eucharistic Ministers. Training courses by Zoom for new readers and lay eucharistic ministers will be offered by Zoom in early autumn [September/October]. They will also be useful for those who are already serving in these ministries as a refresher course. Please register in advance to secure a place by email admin[AT]nores.org.uk or phone 01582 723312 (ext 1).
- Readers: Wednesdays 22nd, 29th September and 6th October – 7.30pm-8.30pm.
- Eucharistic Ministers: Wednesdays 3rd, 10th and 17th November – 7.30pm-8.30pm.
SLOUGH FOODBANK is in immediate need of additional trustees to join our board. We require a thriving board of trustees, that ensures good governance, wise use of our resources and clear strategy. Slough Foodbank is a registered charity that operates in the Slough, and surrounding areas, to meet the needs of those experiencing a food crisis, whatever their faith or none. We aim to do this in a respectful and a compassionate manner, in line with the Christian values of those who instigated our foodbank back in 2010. Slough Foodbank has kept its operations going throughout the COVID crisis, thanks to our staff, our volunteers and the generosity of Churches, individuals, groups and companies in our area. This meant that in 2020 we supplied 6533, 3-day food parcels in our area. If you are interested or would like to know what being a charity trustee for Slough Foodbank involves, please contact Slough Foodbank Manager using manager[AT]slough.foodbank.org.uk, and title the email, “Trustee Interest”.
FINANCES – OLP/ST ANDREWS NOW ACCEPTING CONTACLESS DONATIONS
Your very valued contribution to the parish can now also be made through our new contactless device. Existing donation platforms through the Diocesan VirginMoney, parish bank account and Tuesday telephone banking are still valid. Details are available on the parish website. Thank you for your continued support.
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: ‘Burnham Care and Share’ based in the chocolate shop in the village (open on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.30 until 4.00 are collecting crisp packets, empty blister pill packets and loaf bags for recycling.
SCRIPTURAL ROSARY The Rosary Group are meeting in Our Lady of Peace Church to recite a Scriptural Rosary on Monday,16th August at 10.00am. All parishioners are most welcome to attend. Any queries please email Denise on dennymcclintock73[AT]sky.com
ADoRE Gifts of the Holy Spirit, mini-retreat for spiritual renewal 21st August, 10.00am to 1,00pm via Zoom. Mass; Adoration; Prophecy; Praise; Prayer; Talk by Fr Gareth Leyshon. See Poster in Church porch. Register in advance at bit.ly/ADOREAUG2021. Further information from www.altonrenewal.com
THE SPIRIT AND LIGHT PRAYER GROUP are going to resume meeting together at the end of this month. Instead of meeting in St Andrew’s on the last Friday of the month we will be meeting in Our Lady of Peace church on Tuesday 31st August at 7.30. We will have some praise and worship, scripture and a reflection by Fr Joseph followed by gentle prayer for everyone. All are welcome.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL meeting will take place in the Sacristy at 7.30pm on Thursday, 2nd September.
BAPTISM COURSE Fr Joseph will be holding a Baptism course via Zoom on Friday, 3rd September between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. This course is for ‘first time’ parents who wish to have their child Baptised over the next few months. Both Parents and Godparents are required to be at the course. Please contact Yvonne via email on office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org to register to join.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN BURNHAM Picnic in Burnham Park on Sunday, 5th September from 3.00pm – 5.00pm. If you are able to provide a cake, please bring along on the day. Enjoy a day of fun games, music and food. Just turn up with a picnic.
CIPPENHAM SHARED CHURCH TRUST meet on Tuesday, 7th September at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME: Second session will be on Thursday, 9th September and will be held in Our Lady of Peace at 6.00pm.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY – LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS The St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) is part of an international Christian voluntary network dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need. Members, motivated by their faith, visit vulnerable or isolated people across England and Wales and offer them friendship and practical support.
The essence of their work is person-to-person contact and spending time with people is their greatest gift. During this time of pandemic, their work has been more valuable than ever.
Despite not being able to carry out personal visits, they have continued to contact people by phone and have been particularly concerned for the mental well-being of those in need.
We have merged the existing SVP Groups from each Parish within the Slough Pastoral Area to create one Slough Conference and are looking for volunteers who would be interested in joining to help those in need in our Parish and the surrounding areas. If you feel you could help with this very worthy cause or would like some more information, please contact the Parish office by email office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org.
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.
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.
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.
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 notices is Thursday, 26th August by 12noon.
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.
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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. - 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.
- Contactless Donations 💳 We have installed ‘Digital Collection Plate’ contactless terminals in the Churches, allowing you to donate using a contactless debit/credit card, NFC smartphone or watch. Simply enter the amount you wish to donate and hold your card (or NFC device) to the reader. You can also opt-in for Gift Aid to increase your donation by 25%. If you are a UK taxpayer then donating with Gift Aid means that we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 received.
Thank you for any help you are able to give and God bless. Fr Joseph
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Masses & Intentions
August 14th – August 22nd
August 21st – August 29th
Sunday Readings: Year B
Weekday Readings: Cycle I
Live streaming of Masses at Our Lady of Peace can be found on
Facebook: ourladyofpeacecatholicchurchburnham and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegtpwudlmz48G-m3gPNy4Q
August 14th – August 22nd
| Saturday 14th August | ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Mass Readings 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Kenneth Boundy (Boundy) |
| Sunday 15th August | ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Mass Readings 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Jose Tharakan RIP (Kuthokathen); Cyril Maasch RIP (Anniversary) (McClintock); Fr Emmanuel Okami Anniversary Ordination (Rosary Group) 11.30am St Andrew’s – People of the Parish |
| Monday 16th August 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Persecuted Christians (Foundation); Meta & Siglinde RIP (Rosary Group); Elizabeth Carlin, RIP (Bamber) |
| Tuesday 17th August 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Theresa Van Wyke RIP (Potter); Johnny Brennan RIP (Deignan) |
| Thursday 19th August 9.30am St Andrew’s – O’Flynn (Foundation); Eileen Tyler RIP (Gatt); Mel McCabe, RIP (McCabe) 11.00am Our Lady of Peace LS – Memorial Mass Dominic and Isabel McGlynn RIP |
| Friday 20th August 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS– Miriam 5th Birthday Int; Joy Guggiari (Boundy); Eleanore Kempson Intentions (Rosary Group); Una Fennessy, RIP (Desmond) |
| Saturday 21st August | TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (Year B) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – David Forrester (Boundy); Bernie & Tony McGovern Intentions (Gatt) |
| Sunday 22nd August | TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (Year B) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Alice Deignan & Mamie McNally RIP (Anniversary) (Deignan); Thanksgiving (Kuthokathen); Basil Potter RIP (Anniversary) (Maura) 11.30am St Andrew’s – People of the Parish |
August 21st – August 29th
| Saturday 21st August | TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (Year B) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – David Forrester (Boundy); Bernie & Tony McGovern Intentions (Gatt) |
| Sunday 22nd August | TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (Year B) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Alice Deignan & Mamie McNally RIP (Anniversary) (Deignan); Thanksgiving (Kuthokathen); Basil Potter RIP (Anniversary) (Maura) 11.30am St Andrew’s – People of the Parish |
| Monday 23rd August 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – For Catechists (Rosary Group); Dunne (Foundation); |
| Tuesday 24th August | ST BARTHOLOMEW, Apostle 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Vocations or Priests & Religious (Foundation) |
| Thursday 26th August 9.30am St Andrew’s – Eldred Mascarenhas, RIP (Zeena) |
| Friday 27th August 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Catherine Mary Hennessy RIP (Florence’s Mother); Ingpen (Foundation) |
| Saturday 28th August | TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (Year B) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Kathleen Magee RIP (Birthday Remembrance)(Cafferty); Yvonne & Des Intentions (Gatt) |
| Sunday 29th August | TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Mass Readings (Year B) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Robert McClintock RIP (Birthday Remembrance) (McClintock); Avani & Pavan Int. (Bhourlay) 11.30am St Andrew’s – Canute Simoes RIP (K Ratna & Sepala); Birthday Mass for Nathan (Fernandez); 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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