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Parish Newsletter 20.11.2022

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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING (YEAR C)

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

Parish Notices

ST ANDREW’S DAY St Andrew’s will be celebrating St Andrew’s Day on Wednesday, 30th November at 7.00pm with a joint service followed by light refreshments. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend.

MORNING PRAYER will be said on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15am in Our Lady of Peace, and on Thursday at 9.15am in St Andrew’s.

ADDITIONAL MASSES AT OUR LADY OF PEACE In recognition of the fact that many working Parishioners can only attend Adoration and Mass on weekends, we are pleased to provide an hour of Adoration at 9.00am and an additional Mass on Saturday mornings at 10.00am, as well as a midweek Mass on Wednesdays at 9.30am.

CONGRATULATIONS to Eleanor Fernandes who will be Baptised on Saturday, 26th November. Please pray for Eleanor, her parents, Grandparents and Godparents.

DECEASED Please pray for Maria Czajka RIP who died recently, her Requiem Mass will be in Our Lady of Peace on Monday, 28th November at 10.45am followed by interment in Slough Cemetery.

Please pray for Joaquim Silva RIP, who died recently, his Requiem Mass will be in Our Lady of Peace on Thursday, 1st December at 10.30am followed by interment in Holtspur Cemetery.

Please keep the family of Paul Sherriff RIP in your Prayers, Paul passed away on Monday, 31st October, his Funeral will be held in St Peter’s Church on Monday, 21st November at 10.30am.

Also please pray for Fr David Barrett’s Father who died recently, his Requiem Mass will be on Thursday, 1st December at 11.30am, at St Joseph the Worker Church, 68 Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

HOUR OF GRACE Beginning 2nd, December, there will be a special time of Worship, prayer, and praise during our 24 hour adoration between 7.30pm and 9.00pm at Our Lady of Peace. Guest speakers will give talks on faith and spirituality. Please come and let us spend this hour of grace each month in a unique and intimate encounter with the Lord.

OFFERTORY The collection for 13th November amounted to £701.13. The retiring collection for Sick and Retired Priests’ Fund amounted to £480.47. There will be a retiring collection this weekend for Catholic Youth Services. We are very grateful for your continued support.

TEA AND COFFEE refreshments are available each Sunday after the 9.30am Mass.

COFFEE SHOP is held at St Andrew’s every Saturday morning from 10.00am – 12.00non. It is open to everyone, please pop in and enjoy tea/coffee and cake!

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE As in previous years, the Book of Remembrance will be kept in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel during November. Please do not write any names in the book.

HOLY SOULS ENVELOPES These are available and can be found in the Church porches. Please write the names of your dear ones and put in the envelope with your offering. The envelopes can be returned with the usual collection or put them through the letter box at the Presbytery. Your dear ones will be remembered at all the Masses for the Holy Souls offered during November.

BAPTISM COURSE Deacon Michael will be holding a Baptism course, via Zoom, on Monday, 5th December 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.

CONFIRMATION 2023 ENROLMENT If you are interested in your son/daughter receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation next year and they are in the academic Year 8 or 9, then please register your interest to confirmationolop[AT]gmail.com. Registration will close on 11th December 2022.

RED BOXES Would all holders of MISSIO Red Boxes kindly bring them in from now on. Spares or duplicates are keenly welcomed for re-use. Please deposit them with a known person in Church. Your co-operation is much appreciated. Thank you.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FAITH? Consider joining online to follow the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies or Diocesan Certificate in Religious Studies? Both courses offer the same eight modules in Scripture and Catholic Theology with the CCRS leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Those who follow the CCRS/DCRS say they gain a great deal from the course, deepening their knowledge and understanding of their faith. To find out more about the course, contact Ann Collon Email: educationserviceadmin[AT]northamptondiocese.org or visit our website: www.northamptondioceseschools.org

MASS INTENTIONS If you wish to book a Mass Intention please place the intention in an envelope, write the name of the person(s) who the Mass is for, whether Deceased or Intention, also the name of the person who is offering the Mass. This will avoid any disappointment on the Mass intentions not being offered on the requested date(s).

ROSARY GROUP The Rosary Group recite the Rosary after 9.30am Mass each morning in Our Lady of Peace Church. Please join them if you can.

PARISH PRAYER LIST Please remember all those who are in our Parish Prayer list book, which is placed on the Altar at each Mass. If you wish to add a name to the list please obtain the permission of the person and write the name in the book.

CONFIRMING OUR PARISH NAME In discussion with Bishop David recently, it has been decided to firm up the name of our combined Parish by combining the two names together in a new logo. Going forward we are ‘Our Lady of Peace and St Andrew’s’. The Bishop is happy with this slight amendment as it helps in some way for people to understand that we are truly one Parish and not two separate entities. You will see the new logo appearing across the Parish in future.

NEW CONTACT INFORMATION
Our Lady of Peace Parish Council Chair: ppcc.olop[AT]northamptondiocese.org
Our Lady of Peace Safeguarding Representative: safeguarding.olop[AT]northamptondiocese.org
Our Lady of Peace Head of Finance: financechair.olop[AT]northamptondiocese.org

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.

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.

PERSONAL FINANCES Are you struggling to pay bills? Are you in debt? For free advice and help phone on free advice line 0300 303 5300 or apply online.

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/

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 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 safeguarding.olop[AT]northamptondiocese.org.

THE UNIVERSE CATHOLIC WEEKLY Is true to its mission of being “a light to guide the world, and a mirror to reflect it” Keeping Catholics informed about their faith, and bringing them ever closer to God. In order to keep our high standard going and maintain a strong weekly Catholic voice at a time when it is much needed in the world, please consider taking out a subscription. We have an excellent website full of trustworthy articles and an online shop with all subscribers receiving a 10% discount. Order your Digital 4 weeks free introductory offer by calling Michelle on 07436 617650, or email: michelle.jones[AT]universecatholicweekly.co.uk

Appointments

OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL : CLEANER Required to start 3rd January 2023 Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day (3.00pm- 6.00pm) Term time only + 3 weeks Salary. You will be required to carry out a range of cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, wiping surfaces and vacuuming, in order to provide a safe & hygienic learning environment.

For an application pack please contact Mrs. Linda Shoard, Business Manager on 01628 661886 or email: sbm[AT]olopprimary.co.uk Only applications submitted on the School’s (CES) application form will be accepted and can be emailed. Closing Date: Thursday, 24th November 2022. Interview date: Week commencing 28th November.

Website: www.olopprimary.co.uk

Upcoming Events

ROSARY GROUP The Rosary Group recite the Rosary after 9.30am Mass each morning in Our Lady of Peace Church. Please join them if you can.

WEBINAR: LAUNCHING OUR DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY Monday 21st November 2022, 7.30pm. Join Bishop David, Fr Francis Higgins and Avril Baigent to discuss next steps for the Synod in our Diocese, including launching our Diocesan Assembly on 15th July 2023. To register https://launching_diocesan_assembly.eventbrite.co.uk For more information about the Synod in our Diocese: https://northamptondiocese.org/for-a-synodal-church/

ROSARY EVENING IN NOVEMBER You are invited to join in a beautiful, peaceful evening of rosary, litany, reading and music on Wednesday, 30th November at 7.30pm, at St Augustine’s, Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6NZ. Come and find peace away from the busyness of life. Bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome.

ST ANDREW’S DAY St Andrew’s will be celebrating St Andrew’s Day on Wednesday, 30th November at 7.00pm with a joint service followed by light refreshments. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend.

SHEKHINAH PRAYER GROUP meet online 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 23rd November 2022 there will be a talk on Nurturing Hope in Difficult Times, the Speaker will be Bro Yoofi Clark. 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.

FRIENDS OF OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL are organising a Christmas Fair at the School on Saturday, 26th November from 11.00am to 2.00pm and we would love to welcome all people from the Church community to join them. There will be a Tombola, Christmas Games and Craft, and the opportunity for some Christmas Shopping with external vendors, a fabulous raffle with wonderful prizes, there will also be food and drink and performances from our School choir.

HOUR OF GRACE Beginning Friday 2nd December, there will be a special time of Worship, prayer, and praise during our 24 hour adoration between 7.30pm and 9.00pm at Our Lady of Peace. Guest speakers will give talks on faith and spirituality. Please come and let us spend this hour of grace each month in a unique and intimate encounter with the Lord.

MASS FOR THE SICK at Holy Redeemer Church on Saturday, 3rd December at 2.00pm followed by refreshments. All are welcome.

TIME FOR A CLEAR OUT The Catholic Women’s League are holding a Handbags, Scarves, jewellery, Gardening/Recipe Books stall at St Andrew’s Christmas Fair on Saturday, 10th December from 10.00am-2.00pm. If you have any of these items in good condition to donate we would be delighted if you could drop them in the boxes in the porch at Our Lady of Peace Church before Thursday, 8th December. Monies raised will go towards charities supported by CWL including our own Burnham Care and Share. The support of our wonderful Parish is always hugely appreciated.

WE ARE VERY EXCITED to tell you about our Christmas Celebration to be held on the 16th December at St Anthony’s Church. We have a wonderful event planned with not only choirs performing but also some special solo singers and a group who will be coming along to help us celebrate the Festive season. With songs including The Christmas Song, Rocking across the Christmas Tree, Oh Holy night and Last Christmas – it promises to be a spectacular event! You can order the tickets from their website.

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

November 19th – November 27th

Sunday Readings: Year C (20th November), Year A (27th November).
Weekday Readings: Cycle II.

Universalis – Daily Mass Readings (updates automatically).

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

November 19th – November 27th

Saturday 19th November
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Holy Souls
Saturday 19th November | OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING
Mass Readings (Year C)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Chief Mojeed Agbaje RIP (Agbaje); John Walker RIP (Calidan)
Sunday 20th November | OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING
Mass Readings (Year C)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Confirmation Candidates, Parents, Grandparents
and Godparents (Rosary Group); Special Int. (Brid); Thanksgiving Cafferty family (Rodrigues); Terry Portwain RIP (Bryant)
11.30am St Andrew‘s – Mamuk Ratna RIP (Ratna family); Jozef Lejkowski RIP & Fanciszek Sypion RIP (Lejkowska); People of the Parish
Monday 21st November
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Sr Maria De Coppi RIP (Mozambique) and Conversion on Indifferent Hearts (Rosary Group);
Tuesday 22nd November | ST CECILIA, Virgin, Martyr
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – 59 Deaths in Jail, Italy and High number of suicides of young in members of Travellers’ community (Rosary Group)
Wednesday 23rd November
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Gavin McGonigle RIP (Brid); Holy Souls
Thursday 24th November | SS ANDREW DUNG-LẠC, Priest & Companions, Martyrs
9.30am St Andrew’s – High number of suicides of young in members of Travellers’ community (Rosary Group); Steven Urbanski RIP, Jason Smith RIP and all McDermott family (Urbanski)
Friday 25th November
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Maria Elisabete Andrade de Sousa RIP (Rodrigues); Pope Benedict Int. (Rosary Group)
Saturday 26th November
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Holy Souls
Saturday 26th November | FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Confirmation Candidates, Parents, Grandparents and Godparents (Rosary Group
Sunday 27th November | FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Andrew Intentions (Family); Thanksgiving Doherty Family (Rodrigues)
11.30am St Andrew‘s – Sr Tryphonia Joanes; Mary Oates RIP (Oates);
Maureen Smith Int. (Urbanski);People of the Parish

Notes:
LS = Mass livestreamed on Facebook and Youtube.

Liturgy Office resources:
Calendar notes for 2022 (PDF) | Calendar notes for 2023 (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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