PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION (YEAR A)
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Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Dampson
Assistant Priest: Fr Marek Balawender
Parish Notices
PALM SUNDAY AND EASTER SERVICES FOR
OUR LADY OF PEACE AND ST ANDREW’S CHURCHES
| Date, Service | Time, Church |
|---|---|
| 1st April, Vigil for Palm Sunday | 6.00pm OLP |
| 2nd April, Palm Sunday | 9.00am OLP 11.30am St A. |
| 6th April, Holy Thursday | 8.00pm OLP 8.00pm St A. |
| 7th April, Ecumenical Service | 10.00am St A. |
| 7th April, Good Friday | 3.00pm OLP 3.00pm St A. |
| 8th April, Easter Vigil | 9.00pm OLP 9.00pm St A. |
| 9th April, Easter Sunday | 9.30am OLP 11.30am St A. |
EASTER GREETINGS Fathers Anthony and Marek with our Parish Secretary, Venecia would like to wish all parishioners of our church a very edifying Triduum and a Happy Easter. May the blessed Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ bring you and those you love blessings of good health and peace for the rest of the year. Save us, Saviour of the world, for by you Cross and Resurrection you have set us free!
BLESSING OF EASTER FAMILY MEALS Following a very popular Polish tradition, families who would love to have their food blessed on Holy Saturday morning should kindly join Father Marek at Saint Andrew’s Church in Cippenham at 10.00am on Saturday 8th April 2023.
EASTER OFFERINGS As is traditional, collections for our priests will be taken during the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday services. Envelopes for your Easter Offerings are now available at both the rear and side entrances of the church; please return them through the collections on Holy Saturday night or Easter Sunday Masses.
DECEASED Please pray for the response of the following who gone before us marked with the sign of Faith:
- Michael Dilley RIP who died recently, his Requiem Mass will be on Monday 3rd April 2.00pm at Our Lady of Peace Church.
- Josephine Morbin RIP who died recently, her Funeral Service will be on Tuesday 11th April at Noon at Our Lady of Peace Church. Please keep their families in your prayers as they go through this trying time of mourning.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.
EASTER CONFESSIONS Following the very well attended reconciliation service and confessions on Tuesday, March 28th, the priests are available for confessions on demand if any parishioners have yet to receive the Sacrament of reconciliation in advance of the Pascal Triduum. Please plan a session with Venecia, our parish secretary, by emailing her, or calling the office phone.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS We shall pray and reflect on the stations of the Cross this Wednesday 5th April after the morning Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, Burnham.
OFFERTORY The collection for 26th March amounted to £817.16. The DONA plate offerings amounted to £80 this weekend. The amount for standing orders will be advised as soon as possible. We are very grateful for your continued support.
COLLECTION FOR HOLY LAND This weekend on Good Friday April 7th, there will be a retiring collection at the end of all Masses. Please let us kindly support the Holy Places of Palestine. To help Christians in the land where Jesus was born, lived, died, and was resurrected. Funds collected make up the main source of material support for Christian life in the Holy Land.
ECUMENICAL PRAYER WHEEL 2023 In the spirit of Ecumenism, Churches Together in Burnham is inviting local Christian denominations to pray for a specific Church each month. This month, March 2023, at Our Lady of Peace and St Andrew’s Parish, we pray for the Anglican community at St Andrew’s Cippenham, asking the Lord to bless them and all they do.
LENTEN LUNCHES every Tuesday during lent at St Andrews Cippenham, 12.30pm-2.00pm. Soup and bread will be served during these lunches starting on Tuesday 28th February, till the 4th of April 2023. The lunches we’ve had so far have gone very well and parishioners that attended seem to enjoy themselves. Look forward to seeing you there.
ST GILBERT’S MISSION PROJECT Mary McCarthy will be selling Blankets at 09.30am Mass in Our Lady of Peace on Sunday 2nd April. Please support this work. There are little bottles in the Church porches for any spare change! Please take one home and return when filled up.
MOTHERS PRAYERS Mothers Prayers will not be held on Thursday of Holy week, 6th April and Thursday 13th April. Meetings will resume on Thursday 20th April.
MOTHERS PRAYER INTENTION BOOK This is available at the Sacristy for your use. The mothers’ prayer group will pray for the intentions contained therein during their meetings on Thursdays.
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 – 12.00noon. 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.
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).
HELPING HAND Struggling with food, fuel, bills and finances? If you or your family are in need of support, on low income or experiencing a financial emergency or crisis, find out what help is available by contacting http://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/helping-hands or via phone on 01296531151. Their phone lines are open Monday to Thursday (9.00am-5.30pm) and on Fridays (9.00am-5.00pm).
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/
UNIVERSE CATHOLIC WEEKLY NEWPAPER “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 2 weeks FREE introductory offer by calling Michelle on 0743 661 7650 or email: michelle.jones[AT]universecatholicweekly.co.uk We invite you to submit articles/news and celebrations about your local parish activities. The link to the latest edition of the Universe Catholic Weekly (opens as a PDF): https://universecatholicweekly.co.uk/universe-weekly-newsletters/march-2023/UNIVERSE-24-MARCH.pdf
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.
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.
OUR NEW PARISH SECRETARY We are delighted to welcome Venecia Godinho as our new Parish secretary. She has conveyed her delight at being here. Ready for a new adventure in this “New place, new community I expect to be able to help, advise, and meet new people. I’m thrilled to be a member of the Church. Thank you.”
PARISH OFFICE 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.
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.
LENTEN LUNCHES will be held every Tuesday during lent at St. Andrews Cippenham, 12.30pm-2.00pm. Soup and bread will be served during these lunches starting on Tuesday 28th February till the 4th of April 2023.
SHEKHINAH PRAYER GROUP Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 8.30pm via Zoom. They hold Catholic teachings on different topics and Lectio Divina (Praying the Scriptures), are handled on alterative weeks. The subject for this Wednesday 5th April will be “The Crucifixion Story with musical Reflections and Exaltation”. The Prayer Meeting will start with Stations of The Cross at 7.00pm. If you are interested in joining the group please contact Deacon Michael on 07886923622 / osseiwilliams[AT]btopenworld.com : or email the parish office office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org and a link will be sent to you.
MOTHER’S PRAYERS Mothers Prayers will not be held on Thursday of Holy week, 6th April and Thursday 13th April. Meetings will resume on Thursday 20th April.
ONLINE GUIDED PRAYER Let’s join together for a week of Online Guided Prayer for all who have been affected by Clerical Abuse in the Catholic Church. Thursday 11th May to Wednesday 17th May. Join us in this safe space for free, one to one confidential sessions of Guided Prayer with your fully trained personal Prayer Guide. Find out more and book your place: journeytogetherij[AT]gmail.com
| Date | Service | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 11th May | Welcome Session | 7.30 – 8.30pm |
| 12th May | Individual Prayer Guide | 30 Minute Session |
| 13th May | Individual Prayer Guide | 30 Minute Session |
| 14th May | Sunday | No Session |
| 15th May | Individual Prayer Guide | 30 Minute Session |
| 16th May | Individual Prayer Guide | 30 Minute Session |
| 17th May | Final Meeting | All together to reflect and pray |
KNOCK SHRINE PILGRIMAGE Escorted Pilgrimage to Dublin, The South East and Knock Shrine, Ireland, 04th June 2023. £949.00 per person sharing. Price includes flight, all transfers, 6 nights Hotel with Full Board. All entertainment & excursions. Visiting Dublin, Glendalough, Kilkenny, National Stud, Japanese Gardens, Carlow Cathedral, St Brigid’s Town of Kildare, Clonmacnoise, Knock Shrine. Single supplement extra. Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages[AT]gmail.com.
NYMO SUMMER CAMP AT ALTON CASTLE Each year NYMO joins the Kenelm Youth Trust as they run the UK’s only Lifeteen Summer Camp at Alton Castle. This year’s camp will take place during the 13th-17th August 2023. Total cost for camp is £295 for a dorm and £225 for camping. This covers all food, activities, a full day in Alton Towers and a half day outing to another activity centre. The camp seeks to support and encourage our young people in their parish communities. Program includes Daily Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Morning and Evening Prayer sitting comfortably with activities such as archery, abseiling and bubble football. To book, go to: https://nymo.org/summercamp. For event enquiries, email info[AT]nymo.org or phone 01582 720 627.
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE PARISH WEBSITE OR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER can be sent to the Parish Office. Items on paper and print are also accepted and can be given to 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 the Parish office on 01628 605764. Please obtain the permission of the Parishioner to provide their address.
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.
News Links
- Diocese News
- Diocese Twitter page (includes the Bishop’s weekly engagements)
- The Vine (Journal of the Diocese of Northampton)
- Diocese of Northampton Youtube
- Diocese of Northampton Flickr photo albums
- News from the Catholic Church in England & Wales
- Videos on Vimeo from the Catholic Church in England & Wales
- Catholic Church in England & Wales Flickr photo albums
- News from the Vatican (in English)
Masses & Intentions
April 1st – April 9th
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
April 1st – April 9th | Holy Week
| Saturday 1st April | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION Mass Readings (Year A) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Dr. Michael Gompertz RIP (Christina); Nellie Lanagan RIP (Nolloy) |
| Sunday 2nd April | PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION Mass Readings (Year A) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Ena & Lawrence Lolo RIP (Hadrian & Cedrica.); Tess Healey RIP (C.W.L.); Richard Bamber RIP (Mary B.); Jim Groark RIP (Maggie Howgate); Fr Andy Richardson (Rosary group) 11.30 am St Andrew’s – Eljie Pepito Thanksgiving (Reyes); Roland Nkabinde RIP 1st Ann B.N. McGarry) |
| Monday 3rd April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Bamber Healing Prayer (Rosary group); Ayiratu Agbaje RIP (B’day Remembrance) (Agbaje) |
| Tuesday 4th April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Forgotten Souls of Migrants (Rosary group); Hannah Louise McCarthy (Anniversary Mass) |
| Wednesday 5th April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Fr. Bosco Clarko Intentions (Rosary group); Prithi Zina Thanksgiving Stations of the Cross after Mass |
| Thursday 6th April | MAUNDY THURSDAY Mass Readings 8.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8.00pm St. Andrews – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper |
| Friday 7th April | GOOD FRIDAY 10.00am St Andrew’s – Ecumenical Service Mass Readings 3.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3.00pm St. Andrews – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion |
| Saturday 8th April | HOLY SATURDAY Mass Readings 9.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Easter Vigil 9.00pm St. Andrews – Easter Vigil |
| Sunday 9th April | EASTER SUNDAY Mass Readings 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Isabella & Dominic McGlynn RIP (Rosary group); Adriana Pena Fly intentions (Rosary group) Anne Murphy RIP (A.Goldberg); Youth of the Parish, Parents & Grandparents (Rosary group); Tom Lamb (Rosary group); Richard Bamber RIP Mary (Rosary group) 11.30am St. Andrews – Youth of the Parish, Parents & Grandparents (Rosary group) |
Notes:
Please visit the Parish Facebook page or Youtube for Our Lady of Peace livestreams during the Pascal Triduum.
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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