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Parish Newsletter 12.9.2021

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TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B)

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Notices

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY FR JOSEPH!

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.

RETIRING COLLECTION this weekend for the Catholic Education Fund.

MISSION APPEAL The Missionary Society of St Paul, MSP will be doing a Mission Appeal on the weekend of 18th/19th September, 2021. They would be appealing for your generous support to help train more than 100 young seminarians, look after people and priest working in some very challenging missions like South Sudan, Central African Republic, northern Nigeria, to mention only a few.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the following children who received the Sacrament of their First Holy Communion on Saturday: Zakariya, Ronel, Leah, Alexej, Marley, Ethan, Sofia, Lorcan, Sebastian, Mark, Isabella, Chloe, George, Ethan, Lily Mae, Karin, Amelie, Reece, Dayen, Finley, Isaac, Aretha, Lorena, Anna, Madelyn, Aoife, Shaniah, Shanzeh, Albert, Synatra, Darcey, Elsie-Belle, Mollie, Valonia, Saoirse, Alvin.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
Third session will be on Thursday, 16th September and will be held in Our Lady of Peace at 6.00pm.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY The Rosary Group are meeting in Our Lady of Peace Church to recite a Scriptural Rosary on Tuesday, 14th September at 10.00am. All parishioners are most welcome to attend. Any queries please email Denise on dennymcclintock73[AT]sky.com

SHEKHINAH PRAYER GROUP meet weekly on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 8.30pm via Zoom. Catholic teachings on different topics and Lectio Divina (Praying the Scriptures) are handled on alternative weeks, the topic for Wednesday 15th September will be Lectio Divina and Reflections. If you are interested in joining the group please contact Yvonne via email: office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org and a link will be sent to you.

YOUTH MINISTRY CONFERENCE On Saturday, 9th October, NYMO will be holding their annual Youth Ministry Conference at their offices in Luton. The conference theme will focus on re-engaging our young people in the Church post lockdown, and is open to anyone with an interest in the future of the young people in our Church. The conference starts at 11.00am, with arrivals from 10.30am, and will finish at 3.30pm. Tickets for the conference cost just £10, and can be booked online at: https://nymo.org/product/youth-ministry-conference/

More info at: https://nymo.org/conference

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.

THE LONDON AND SLOUGH RUN HOMELESS CHARITY are happy to have been granted rent free premises at Dukes House in Slough . This will allow the group to expand it’s service collecting surplus food from local supermarkets for distribution locally to the homeless, local Charities and vulnerable groups. This is a 364 day a year operation and a large bank of volunteers will be required to sustain the project . Full training will be given and you can choose to do as few or as  many shifts as you wish. The shifts and volunteer requirements are as follows: 
Monday to Friday  21.45 to 22.45
Saturday  20.30 to 22.00
Sunday 15.45 to 18.00

On each shift there is a requirement for minimum of 3 x sorters and re-packers and 1 x loader for carrying trays therefore ideally someone fit and Strong . There is also a requirement for volunteer drivers to collect and deliver food. The Driver Shifts will be:
Evening 19:30 to 22:00
Morning 7:00 to 8:30.

Access to Dukes house is at the top of the Queensmere centre by the Security office which is manned 24/7. Anyone interested should contact admin[AT]sloughnightshelter.org or they can call John Power on 07837333986

THE SEASON OF CREATION runs from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year. This ecumenical season is dedicated to prayer and action for the protection of creation. It is a time to renew our relationships with God our Creator, and with all creation, as we join together in prayer. We give thanks for all that God has made, repent for the damage that we have caused and commit ourselves to take action to protect the earth our common home. For helpful resources please go to: cafod.org.uk/pray/season-of-creation

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.

FR JOSEPH EMAIL ADDRESS is as follows: frjosephudoh[AT]northamptondiocese.org If you receive an email from Fr Joseph from a similar email please ignore it. Please beware of scammers!

BISHOP DAVID has produced a series of short talks focused on ‘The Church’. These videos can be viewed on the Northampton Diocese YouTube channel. Simply type ‘Northampton Diocese’ into the search bar on YouTube and click on ‘The Church’ playlist.

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 COPIES 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 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.

Public Mass Downloads:

PDF: Contact Tracing blank form (Tip: use Adobe Acrobat Reader’s ‘fill and sign’ feature to fill out the form before printing.) Download

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

September 11th – September 19th

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

September 11th – September 19th

Saturday 11th September | TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year B)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Maeve & John Sunderland RIP
Sunday 12th September | TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year B)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Thanksgiving Int Hadrian Lobo (Lobo); Blessings for Marriage Int. (Bhourlay); Alma Pepaj & family Intentions (Rosary Group)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Fr Joseph Udoh (50th Birthday Intentions); Noreen Townsend RIP (O’Donnell); People of the Parish
Monday 13th September
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Barbara Hewson (Foundation); Thanksgiving Mass (Millie & Thomas Fernandez)
Tuesday 14th September | THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Mass Readings
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Mann (Foundation); Zachariah Imran Int. (Deans); John Fernandez Intentions (Rosary Group)
Thursday 16th September
9.30am St Andrew’s – Eileen Trotter RIP (O’Donnell); Pascoe (Foundation); Imelda McCabe RIP (1st Anniv.)
Friday 17th September
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Annrose Kuthokathen Intentions (Kuthokathen); Magnifico Family (Foundation); Forgotten Souls of Purgatory (Rosary Group)
Saturday 18th September | TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year B)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – John Patrick Vint RIP (Vint); Kitty Keaveney RIP (1st Anniversary) (O’Shea)
Sunday 19th September | TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year B)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Augustine Kuthokathen Intentions (Kuthokathen); Derek Baker RIP (Baker); SVP Intentions (Lobo); John P Vint RIP (Birthday Anniversary) (Vint)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Sean & Lucy Sweeney Intentions (Barry); 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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