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Parish Newsletter 11.12.2022

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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT / GAUDETE SUNDAY (YEAR A)

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

Parish Notices

SMA FATHERS AND FOUNDERS DAY APPEAL We welcome the SMA Fathers of the British Province to our Parish this weekend. The Society of African Missions (SMA) is a charismatic family of Priests and lay Catholics dedicated to furthering Christ’s mission on Earth. With their presence in our Parish this weekend, they hope to get to know and interact more closely with members of our parish. They will spend time speaking about their mission, socialising and interacting with us.
There will also be a retiring collection for the SMA fathers, which will allow them to:

  • Continue training SMA missionaries for the Church (there are 300 in training presently).
  • Complete Well digging projects in Nigeria & Liberia
  • Fund scholarships for children in need.
  • Support Dioceses in African, as well as parishes staffed by British Province personnel in Nigeria and Liberia.
  • Foster Inter-religious dialogue initiatives in Egypt and Northern Nigeria.
  • Peace initiatives in Kenya & Tanzania.

Envelopes are available at the back of the Church for your use. God bless you for your generous support of the missions.

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.

Third Sunday of Advent
Light the Advent candle, three:
think of heavenly harmony;
angels singing “Peace on earth”
at the blessed Saviour’s birth.

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

ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation with visiting Priests in Our Lady of Peace Church on Tuesday, 20th December at 7.00pm.

OTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR CONFESSION as follows:
St Andrew’s : Thursday, 22nd December between 8.30am – 9.30am.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES Leaflets are available in the Church porches, please take home a copy which gives details of all the Christmas Service times.

TWO WEEK NEWSLETTER Next week’s newsletter will be for two weeks, then back to weekly from the weekend 31st December 2022-1st January 2023, the deadline for notices will be Thursday, 29th December 2022 by 12noon. Please email notices to Yvonne on office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org, or drop in the Presbytery door.

OUR LADY OF PEACE AND ST ANDREW’S GIVING TREE Similar to last year when we first introduced the Giving Tree, we have linked up with Burnham Care & Share and the SVP charities supporting the refugees from the Ukraine. This is a chance to give freely to those who cannot afford much this year. Once again, the tree is covered with labels from which you can select to purchase a gift or two to donate. Simply select a label, purchase a suitable gift, wrap and leave under the tree before the deadline of 15th December with the label attached. Your gift does not have to be expensive. Something small and thoughtful will be very much appreciated. Please check out the posters for details. Thank you to everyone in our parish for your continued generosity and kindness.

RED BOXES With due deference to the visit of the S.M.A. Fathers this weekend, the distribution of the forthcoming year’s Red Box (mentioned in last week’s bulletin) will be delayed by one week to next weekend – 17 & 18 December. Full focus must be afforded to the S.M.A. whose invaluable missionary work continues unabated, thanks to your response to their appeal. John Barry

THE LONDON AND SLOUGH RUN Can you give up one evening or morning a week to help? We urgently need volunteer drivers to either pick up from local supermarkets in the evenings or deliver to various charities in the mornings. If you can spare one morning or evening a week to help disadvantaged families and the homeless, please contact Ciaran Beary on 07831238403. To understand more about our background and what we do, please visit our website: www.thelondonandsloughrun.org
Please feel free to contact us on 07746 950181 or admin[AT]thelondonandsloughrun.org

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!

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 this Sunday, 11th December 2022.

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

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 or email safeguarding.olop[AT]northamptondiocese.org. Please check your DBS’s are up to date.

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.

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

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.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY The Rosary Group are meeting in Our Lady of Peace Church to recite a Scriptural Rosary on Tuesday, 13th December at 10.00am. All parishioners are most welcome to attend. Any queries please email Denise on dennymcclintock73[AT]sky.com

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.

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.

CHRISTMAS CHURCH CLEANING This will take place on Saturday, 17th December at 8.30am. Please come along and try and spare an hour to help clean the Church in preparation for our Christmas services. Mince pies and tea/coffee will be supplied. 

YOUNG ADULTS BRUNCH event on Saturday 17th December 2022, 11am-3pm. NYMO are hosting an extended Young Adults Brunch, with Adoration, Faith Formation, Food, Fellowship, Mass, and two amazing guest speakers, Joanna Bogle, and from the US, Meg Hunter-Kilmer. (Be sure to bring a Bible with you!) We invite you to join us for this free event, from 10am to start the day with Adoration, at Our Lady Help of Christians church, Castel Street, Luton LU1 3AG from 11am-3pm (Adoration from 10am and Mass at 3pm are optional to attend). For full details on location and times, please see nymo.org/brunch. Age 18-35.

SENIOR CITIZENS’ 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.

FLAME is a national event on 4th March 2023 at Wembley Arena. It’s aimed at those aged 13 -25 and we are taking two coaches down from the diocese with various pick-up points. It is always a great day to celebrate as part of the wider Church and we have managed to secure costs for a ticket, t-shirt and travel for £49. Booking details can be found on our website and further details including previous videos of the event can be found www.cymfed.org.uk/flame. Details for these and all other events can be found on our website www.nymo.org.

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

December 10th – December 18th

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

December 10th – December 18th

Saturday 10th December
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Holy Souls
Saturday 10th December | THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Cardinal Ernest Simoni Int, living Martyr of Albania (Rosary Group)
Sunday 11th December | THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Eric Bragger RIP (Rodrigues); Deceased members of the Leone family; Kathleen Galea RIP (Galea); Italia Clementoni RIP (4th Anniv.) (Wieckowska)
11.30am St Andrew‘s Michele Di Gangi RIP (Boundy); People of the Parish
Monday 12th December
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Forgotten Souls of Migrants in Mediterranean Sea ‘largest cemetery in Europe’ (Rosary Group)
Tuesday 13th December | ST LUCY, Virgin, Martyr
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Cyril Maasch RIP (Denise); Saman Abbas RIP (Dishonoured her father) (Rosary Group)
Wednesday 14th December | ST JOHN OF THE CROSS, Priest and Doctor of the Church
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Joaquim Silva RIP (Boundy); David Welch RIP (O’Donnell)
Thursday 15th December
9.30am St Andrew’s – Seston (Foundation); Denis Sugrue RIP (Sugrue)
Friday 16th December
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – 59 deaths in jail in Italy & Conversion on Indifferent Hearts (Rosary Group)
Saturday 17th December
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – John (Jacksie) O’Mahony RIP (O’Donnell); Holy Souls
Saturday 17th December | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Lazaro Custodio Joanes (D’Costa)
Sunday 18th December | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Anne Maasch RIP (Denise); Elizabeth Reilly RIP (Boundy); Ena Lobo RIP (Lobo);
11.30am St Andrew‘s – McCann Family Intentions (O’Donnell); 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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