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Parish Newsletter 27.11.2022

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A)

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

Parish Notices

LIGHT THE ADVENT CANDLE Each weekend of Advent we will be singing one verse and refrain from a Hymn at the beginning of Mass as the Advent Candle is lit. Each week the verse and lyrics are dedicated to the candle being lit and will be advised in the Bulletin.

First Sunday of Advent
Light the Advent candle, one:
Now the waiting has begun;
we have started on our way,
time to think of Christmas day.

Refrain
Candle, candle, burning bright,
shining in the cold winter night;
candle, candle, burning bright,
fill our hearts with Christmas light

MASS CHANGE Please note there will be no 9.30am Mass on Monday, 28th November in Our Lady of Peace, due to the Requiem Mass for Maria Czajka RIP at 10.45am.

24 HOURS ADORATION & HOUR OF GRACE 24 hours Adoration on Friday, 2nd December is from 10.00am until 10.00am on Saturday, 3rd December, the book will be on the lectern for people to write their names in as usual. 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.

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 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.

Please pray for Patrick Joseph Fogarty RIP who died recently, his Funeral Service will be at Slough Crematorium on Monday, 5th December at 2.00pm. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

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.

OFFERTORY The collection for 20th November amounted to £773.15. The retiring collection for Catholic Youth Services amounted to £196.52. We are very grateful for your continued support.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS There will be a retiring collection next weekend for the flowers for Christmas. Our flower ladies who do the flowers each week produce beautiful displays and work hard throughout the year. Please be as generous as you can.

ADVENT ‘Walk with Me’, a Journey of Prayer for Advent books, are available in the Church porches, priced £1.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES leaflets will be available from next weekend in the Church porches which give details of all the Christmas Service times.

GOVERNORS For those who have expressed an interest in becoming a Governor, there will be a meeting at Holy Family Parish, Trelawney Avenue, Langley, SL3 7UD, on Monday, 28th November at 7.30pm. The objective of the meeting is for existing Governors to give an overview of the role and answer questions.

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!

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.

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 Stepchange for free advice, telephone 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.

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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.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on Monday, 28th November at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s. If you have any items you wish to be raised at the meeting, please let Yvonne know, email office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org A copy of the Agenda can be found on the Church noticeboards.

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.

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.

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. 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.

CAROL SINGING at Burnham Christmas Fair. ‘Churches Together’ invite you all to sing carols at the Christmas Fair on Thursday, 1st December starting at 6.00pm outside the Sovereign Carpets shop at the lower end of the High Street. DO come. It will be fun!

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.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 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.

SAVE THE DATE – ANNOUNCING THE SENIOR CITIZEN’S CHRISTMAS TEA PARTY Mark your diaries – all senior citizens of our Parish are cordially invited to the Christmas Tea Party which takes place on Saturday, 17th December 2022 from 2.00pm-4.00pm in St Andrew’s Shared Church, Cippenham. Pick up your invitation from the back of the Church after Mass from next weekend. Please note that transportation can be provided on the day to and from the party. We are looking forward to an afternoon of scrumptious food, great entertainment and lovely company. Hosted by the SVP and supported by the CWL.

YOUNG ADULTS BRUNCH event on Saturday 17th December 2022. As she is in the UK for a month from USA she offered to speak at some events across the country and we managed to secure her for our Diocese which is quite a coup. This means we are expanding our Brunch to a retreat day with TWO speakers (Joanna Bogle was already booked) and lunch provided. It will take place at Our Lady Help of Christians church, Castel Street, Luton LU1 3AG from 11am-3pm (optional extras Adoration from 10am and Mass at 3pm)

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 26th – December 4th

Sunday Readings: Year A.
Weekday Readings: Cycle I.

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 26th – December 4th

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
Monday 28th November
N.B. No 9.30am Mass today
10.45am Our Lady of Peace – Requiem Mass for Maria Czajka RIP
Tuesday 29th November
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Adrianna Pena Intentions (Rosary Group); Brid Vaughan Intentions (Truman); Forgotten Souls of Migrants in Mediterranean Sea ‘largest cemetery in Europe’ & Saman Abbas RIP ‘dishonoured her father’ (Rosary Group)
Wednesday 30th November | ST ANDREW, Apostle
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Eva Intentions (Denise); Bridgie & Richard O’Brien RIP (Debbie)
7.00pm St Andrew’s – St Andrew’s Day joint Service
Thursday 1st December
9.30am St Andrew’s – John & Debbie and children Intentions (Debbie); Jim Rose RIP
10.30am Our Lady of Peace – Requiem Mass for Joaquim Silva RIP
Friday 2nd December
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Simplicio Antoio Rodrigues RIP (Rodrigues); Pope Benedict Int. (Rosary Group)
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – 24 hours Adoration
7.30pm-9.30pm Our Lady of Peace – Hour of Grace
Saturday 3rd December | ST FRANCIS XAVIER, Priest
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Holy Souls
Saturday 3rd December | SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Paul Sherriff RIP (Cafferty); Bolek Kempson RIP (Eleanor)
Sunday 4th December | SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Thanksgiving, Kidd Rapinet Slough(Rodrigues); Theresa Bottesi RIP (1st Anniv.) (Bottesi family); Terry Portwain RIP (Bryant); Michele Di Gangi RIP (2nd Anniversary)
11.30am St Andrew‘s – Deacon George Brooker (7th Anniv.) (Brooker); People of the Parish

Notes:
LS = Mass livestreamed on Facebook and Youtube.

Liturgy Office resources:
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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