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Parish Newsletter 10.7.2022

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR C)

Go to: Notices | Upcoming Events | Masses & Intentions | Parish Donations Portal | Ways To Donate | Our Facebook Page | Our Youtube Channel

Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Dampson
Assistant Priest: Fr Marek Balawender

Notices

WELCOME BACK to Fr Anthony who has returned from his holiday with his family. We hope he had a good break and has returned refreshed!

DECEASED Please pray for Carmel Karunaratna RIP who died recently, her Requiem Mass will be on Monday, 11th July at 11.00am in Our Lady of Peace, followed by Committal at Slough Crematorium. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace, Amen.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MASS CHANGES:
• There will be No Mass at 9.30am on Monday, 11th July, due to the Requiem Mass at 11.00am for Carmel Karunaratna RIP.
• No Mass on Tuesday, 12th July in Our Lady of Peace.
• No Mass on Thursday, 14th July in St Andrew’s.
• Mass on Friday, 15th July in Our Lady of Peace will be at 7.00pm.

CONGRATULATIONS to Aukse Grimalauskas who will be Baptised on Saturday, 16th July in Our Lady of Peace. Please pray for Aukse, her parents, grandparents and Godparents.

OFFERTORY The collection for 2nd July amounted to £654.36. The retiring collection for Peter’s Pence amounted to £185.28. Many thanks for your continued support.

SEA SUNDAY : RETIRING COLLECTION this weekend for Apostleship of the Sea (Sea Sunday), envelopes are available at the back of the Churches.

THE WORSHIP BAND will be playing for the first time at this Sundays 9.30am Mass. A song sheet can be found at the back of the Churches.

THE UNIVERSE CATHOLIC WEEKLY have launched our new online newspaper. Order your Digital 4 weeks FREE trial supply by calling Michelle on 0743 661 7650 or email:michelle.jones[AT]universecatholicweekly.co.uk

SLOUGH FOODBANK are appealing for more donations, the cost of living crisis has resulted in fewer donations and more clients and they are having to use their funds to buy food themselves to meet the current demand. The following link will take you to a list of items which they need. https://slough.foodbank.org.uk/give-help-2/foodbank-wishlist/

GOING INTO HOSPITAL? If you wish to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion and Anointing of the Sick before going into Hospital please let us know. A visit can be arranged from Fr Anthony or Fr Marek.

PERPETUAL MASS we have received some Perpetual Mass cards, they recommend £7 and £4 for a healing card. These can be purchased from the Sacristy in Our Lady of Peace.

300 CLUB SUMMER DRAW The Summer draw for the 300 Club was held at a CWL meeting at St Andrew’s on Monday 4th July. The winners were 1st Prize £60.00: Matt Devereux No 19. 2nd Prize £40.00: Maria Rawling No 33. 3rd prize £25.00: Liz Jenkins No 83.

YOUTH GROUP Thank you to the youths who attended the pizza gathering a few weeks ago, it was great fun!. We are now delighted to announce our first official youth session for ages 11+, this will be next Sunday July 17th after 9.30am Mass, we aim to finish at 12.30pm. This is for both St Andrew’s and Our Lady of Peace Youths as the location will be alternated between both Churches every month. Parents are required to attend the first 10 minutes for registration and a walkthrough of the group’s plans going forward. Please register your interest for the group, or if you have any queries please contact olpyouth22[AT]gmail.com

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES copies of the Meeting held on Monday, 27th June are available in the Churches.

HELP WANTED – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Due to holidays and illness, one of our main projects in Slough – a food share hub – is in desperate need of volunteers/drivers to collect, sort and deliver food (to other charities) which is donated by several supermarkets 7 days per week.

How we operate… The food collections take place in the evenings, and are delivered to our Hub at Dukes House (Queensmere Shopping Centre) around 9.45pm, where a team of sorters unload the van, sort the food inside our premises and re-load the van with non-chilled goods ready for the following early morning deliveries (food which needs refrigeration is stored in our range of chillers overnight). The sorting typically takes up to an hour. The delivery driver arrives at Dukes House the following morning just before 7am to load the chilled food and set off on the delivery run. We use our Transit van for the collection and delivery, which only needs a standard UK driving licence.

So, in summary we urgently need more drivers to help with either the morning deliveries or evening collections, and helpers to unload and reload at Dukes House in the evenings. If you can spare some time to help this very worthy project, please contact John Goudie by text on 07712 650038 or email at admin[AT]sloughnightshelter.org as soon as possible. Thank you!

ST GILBERT’S MISSION PROJECT still continue raising funds. Small plastic bottles are available in the Church porches for any loose change you would like to donate to the St Gilbert’s Mission Project. Please return full bottles to Our Lady of Peace.

PARISH OFFICE Yvonne, as Parish Secretary, will be working in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 9.00am to 2.00pm. For all Parish matters please contact Yvonne via email on office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org or telephone the Parish office on 01628 605764 and leave a message.

PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVE Máirín Comfort is our Parish Safeguarding Representative. The role of the Parish Safeguarding Officer is to provide support, advice and information on all matters concerning the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in the parish. If you have any queries, please contact Máirín via the Parish office.

COVID There is still a risk associated with gathering for sustained periods in enclosed spaces and therefore we will continue to monitor our practices in the Churches to ensure we are as Covid secure as possible. Inside churches we encourage you to continue to wear a mask if possible. There will be no social distancing but please be sensitive to the needs of others around you. For those wishing to maintain social distance the right-hand side aisle (looking at the altar) will be reserved for this purpose. The sign of peace can be re-introduced, and holy water stoups filled up again. We should continue to ensure there is good ventilation, balancing this against the need for church heating, especially at this time. 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. Thank you for your continued vigilance.

Appointments

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR The Diocese of Northampton is seeking to appoint a foundation Governor for St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School, Slough. The suitable candidate must be a practicing Catholic over the age of 18 who values the importance of Catholic education in the local community. A background in education is not required, but skills from other professional spheres are greatly welcomed. The average Foundation Governor role will take up about 10-12 hours per month. This includes the minimum requirement of attending three full Governor meetings per year and serving on at least one committee. You will also be encouraged to attend free training sessions. If you are interested in applying or would like further information, please send a letter of intent by email to clerkGB[AT]st-bernards.slough.sch.uk

Upcoming Events

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, on Wednesday, 13th July, the topic will be Conscience is God-Given. The Speaker will be Rev Martin Ossei. If you are interested in joining the group please contact Yvonne via email: office.ourladyofpeace[AT]Tnorthamptondiocese.org and a link will be sent to you.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE SYNOD IN OUR DIOCESE? Join the Synod Team for a diocese-wide webinar on Monday 11th July, 7.30pm. We will share a new resource to help parishes discern next steps, discuss what resources are already available, and introduce exciting plans for the coming year. Register here for the link: https://synod2.eventbrite.co.uk.

YOUTH GROUP Thank you to the youths who attended the pizza gathering a few weeks ago, it was great fun!. We are now delighted to announce our first official youth session for ages 11+, this will be next Sunday July 17th after 9.30am Mass, we aim to finish at 12.30pm. This is for both St Andrew’s and Our Lady of Peace Youths as the location will be alternated between both Churches every month. Parents are required to attend the first 10 minutes for registration and a walkthrough of the group’s plans going forward. Please register your interest for the group, or if you have any queries please contact olpyouth22[AT]gmail.com

NYMO SUMMER CAMP This year the Camp takes place from 24th-28th July at Alton Castle in Staffordshire. With the option to camp this year you can either bring a tent or book a dorm! Prices start at £225, please check the website for all the options. The cost includes all activities, food, a full day at Alton Towers and another mystery day trip! For more information and to book a place please email beccy[AT]nymo.org or log on to nymo.org/summercamp

ESCORTED PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, IRELAND, 25th July 2022. £699.00 per person sharing. Price includes flight from Luton or Stansted with 10kg hand luggage, all transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with full board. All entertainment and excursions included. Day trips to Westport, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. Single supplement £100.00. Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages[AT]gmail.com. Knock Pilgrimages is fully protected by ATOL T7613.

PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM The Pilgrimage of Reparation and Prayer for the Sanctity of Life, will be led by Fr David Donaghue of our Diocese; Bishop Philip Egan will be the main celebrant of the midday Pilgrim Mass. Saturday, 6th August 12noon. Please see poster for further details.

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, Fr Anthony, or delivered to the Presbytery.

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.

MASS BOOKINGS Kindly drop off your intentions at the Presbytery, place it in the donation box in the Church or give it to Fr Anthony. 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.

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 are now using a new provider ‘Invest My Community’ who work with other Catholic Diocese, schools and charities. You can access our online giving page via the donate button on our Diocesan Website or by using the following link https://northamptondiocese.org/donate/ If you would like to use this facility to make your regular, one off donations please ensure you indicate this along with the name of your parish, and any other message detail in the ‘Public Message’ box. Please note this information is not made visible to the public.
  • 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.
  • Parish Donations Portal 💳 After a successful trial of the physical digital collection plate in our Churches, we are pleased to announce that a web portal is now available as a queue-free alternative. Either use the link (Gift Aid giving is available using one-time registration): https://portal.mydona.com/assets/webPay/index.php?cid=419 or with your QR code reader mobile app, scan the code in the printed newsletter, click on the link to mydona.com, and it will give you the same options available on the Digital Plate in Church. Also look out for the DONATE HERE sign with QR Code in the Church. Thank you.
    N.B. To access this service, select links titled: Parish Donations Portal.

Thank you for any help you are able to give and God bless.

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Masses & Intentions

July 9th – July 17th

Sunday Readings: Year C.
Weekday Readings: Cycle II.

Universalis – Daily Mass Readings (updates automatically).

Live streaming of Masses at Our Lady of Peace can be found on
Facebook: ourladyofpeacecatholicchurchburnham and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegtpwudlmz48G-m3gPNy4Q

July 9th – July 17th

Saturday 9th July | FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Des Gurrie RIP (O’Donnell); Fr Edmund Worthy RIP (Batt)
Sunday 10th July | FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – For newly Confirmed members of or Parish family, Grandparents and Godparents (Rosary Group); Fidelma Cronin RIP (Sugrue); Terry Bowron RIP (8th Anniversary) (Bowron)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Mai & David Knibbs Intentions (P&C); Thoko Mabele Intentions (Nabinde); People of the Parish
Monday 11th July | ST BENEDICT
N.B. No 9.30am Mass today
11.00am Our Lady of Peace – Requiem Mass for Carmel Karunaratna RIP
Tuesday 12th July
N.B. No 9.30am Mass today
Thursday 14th July
N.B. No 9.30am Mass today
Friday 15th July
7.00pm Our Lady of Peace LS – John Lawlor RIP (3rd Anniversary) (Goldberg); James O’Rourke RIP (10th Anniversary) (Family); Magnifico family (Foundation); George & Charles Brooker RIP (Birthday Remembrance) (Brooker)
Saturday 16th July | SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Harper family Intentions (O’Donnell); FHC Children, Parents, Grandparents, Godparents and Catechists (Rosary Group)
Sunday 17th July | SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Mass Readings (Year C)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Susan Deignan RIP (Deignan); Anitha Babu Intentions (Family); Eileen Tizzard RIP (Bowron); Annie Kuthokathen Intentions) (Kuthokathen)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Carmel Karunaratna RIP (McGarry); Harry Bassey RIP (Anniversary) (Basey);
Shannon Family Intentions (Rosary Group); People of the Parish

Notes:
LS = Mass livestreamed on Facebook and Youtube.

Liturgy Office resources:
Calendar notes for 2022 (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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