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Parish Newsletter 1.1.2023

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MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (YEAR A)

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

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Emeritus Benedict’s funeral will take place at 8:30am UK time on Thursday, 5 January 2023, in St Peter’s Square presided over by Pope Francis.

(Prayer card – Open/Download as a PDF)

Prayer for Benedict XVI

O God, faithful rewarder of souls,
grant that your departed servant Pope Benedict,
whom you made successor of Peter
and shepherd of your Church,
may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven
the mysteries of your grace and compassion,
which he faithfully ministered on earth.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace.
Amen.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen.

Prayer for Pope Francis at this time

O God, who chose your servant Francis,
in succession to the Apostle Peter
as shepherd of the whole flock,
look favourably on the supplications of your people
and grant that, as Vicar of Christ on earth,
he may confirm his brethren
and that the whole Church may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love and peace,
so that in you, the shepherd of souls,
all may know the truth and attain life eternal.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Texts provided by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales.
CBCEW website – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Parish Notices

EPIPHANY AND HOUR OF GRACE (6TH JANUARY) On Friday, 6th January there will be two Masses in Our Lady of Peace. There will be the usual 9.30am Mass followed by 24 hours Adoration, and an evening Mass at 7.00pm followed by the Hour of Grace from 7.30pm until 9.00pm. Fr Emmanuel Okami will be here to lead both the Mass and the Hour of Grace.

MASS CHANGE Please note Mass on Monday, 2nd January will be at 10.00am in Our Lady of Peace. New Year’s Eve Mass at St Andrew’s will be at 10.00pm.

MY SINCERE APOLOGIES to all for the confusion regarding the time for the New Year’s Eve vigil Mass at St Andrew’s. Please note that the vigil in St Andrew’s will begin at 10.00pm. (Fr Anthony)

POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT Please keep Pope Emeritus Benedict in your Prayers. Pope Francis has asked: “I would like to ask all of you for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who, in silence, is sustaining the Church. Let us remember him”.

CARITAS NORTHAMPTON AND COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS Responding to the needs of those affected by the current cost-of-living crisis is important and can take different forms. As the social action agency of our Diocese, Caritas Northampton can provide help and support to assist in developing specific social action in our parishes and schools. Our hope is to help parishes think about, and plan for how they could respond to the current situation in their community. We invite families or individuals who feel the need for some support to approach Fr Anthony or Fr Marek for further information and assistance.

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.

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!

OUR PARISH LIST OF THE SICK There is a book where you can enter the name of the person to be prayed for. In line with Data Protection legislation please obtain the consent of the person before entering their name in the book. This book will be placed on the altar during each Mass in Our Lady of Peace Church.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES If you have registered your child(ren) to make their First Holy Communion in May 2023, the first session is on Saturday, 14th January 2023 from 9.30am–11.00am in St Andrew’s Church, Cippenham. Please pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.

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

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, email office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org or you can telephone the Parish office on 01628 605764 and leave a message, or contact Fr Anthony on 07853 106000, email franthony.dampson[AT]northamptondiocese.org.

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.

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.

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. For Wednesday 4th January will be an evening of Praise, Worship, Thanksgiving and Testimonies, the Speaker will be Mrs Alexandra Ossei-Williams. 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.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES If you have registered your child(ren) to make their First Holy Communion in May 2023, the first session is on Saturday, 14th January 2023 from 9.30am–11.00am in St Andrew’s Church, Cippenham. Please pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.

DIVINE ADORATION IN JANUARY You are invited to another beautiful evening of Eucharistic Adoration, including praise and worship and prayer ministry, at St Augustine’s, Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6NZ, on Saturday, 14th January, at 7.00pm. A date for your diary and a wonderful way to start 2023. Everyone is welcome. Please invite your friends and family.

RESIDENTIAL FOR ALL IN YEAR 7-YEAR 13 NYMO are once again running our annual LUX weekend from 3rd -5th February. The weekend is packed full of fun activities, moving times of prayer and inspirational talks. Come and join around 100 other young people from all parts of the diocese for an unforgettable weekend! For more information and to book a place check out our website: www.nymo.org/lux

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 31st – January 8th

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 31st – January 8th

Saturday 31st December
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Kuthokathen family
Saturday 31st December | MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Mass Readings (Year A)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – John & Peter Sheppard RIP (Boundy)
10.00pm St Andrew’s – Vigil Mass for 2023
Sunday 1st January 2023 | MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Kuthokathen Family (Kuthokathen); Lawrence Lobo RIP (Lobo); Sarah Johnson Intentions (Johnson)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Prole family Thanksgiving (Ryan); People of the Parish
Monday 2nd January
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Onofrio Caltagirone RIP (2nd Anniv.) (Family); Mike Connolly RIP (2nd Anniv) Kuthokathen); Dansie & May O’Mahony RIP (O’Donnell); Emily Fountain (Rosary Group);
Tuesday 3rd January
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – High number of suicides of young members of Travellers Community (Rosary Group); Lenoy Tharakan Thanksgiving (Kuthokathen)
Wednesday 4th January
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Pope Benedict Intentions (Rosary Group); Johnny Johnson RIP (Gatt)
Thursday 5th January
9.30am St Andrew’s – Joan Moriarty Intentions (Sugrue); High number of suicides of young members of Travellers Community (Rosary Group)
Friday 6th January | THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Mass Readings
9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Liz & Richard Bamber Intentions (Brid); Mercy Kaliden RIP (Kuthokathen); Mary Barker Intentions (Denise)
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – 24 hours Adoration
7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – People of the Parish
7.30pm-9.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Hour of Grace
Saturday 7th January
10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Ralph & Eileen Lockey RIP (O’Donnell)
Saturday 7th January | THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Mass Readings (Year A)
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Ann Shiels Intentions (Gatt)
Sunday 8th January | THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Mass Readings (Year A)
9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Mossie & Sheila Kerins RIP (O’Donnell); Joseph Dias RIP (Lobo); John Webb RIP (O’Shea)
11.30am St Andrew’s – Daniel Cronin RIP (Sugrue); 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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