SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (YEAR A)
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Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Dampson
Assistant Priest: Fr Marek Balawender
Parish Notices
FR ANTHONY AND FR MAREK would like to thank you for your Easter offering and for all the gifts and kindness shown them in the Parish! May God bless you all.
WE WELCOME the children from Year 4 to our 10.30am Mass on Friday, 21st April.
OLOP REFURBISHMENT “And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for this good work.” (Neh. 2:18). With these words from the book of Nehemiah, I would like to kindly invite us as a parish to give a determined and resolute consideration to the plan of refurbishing our Parish Church of Our Lady of Peace. It is obvious that the physical space and structure in which we worship and commune require refurbishing and refitting. Lisa Timms will speak to us at all Masses this weekend about our future plans. I am convinced that the time has come for us to rise and renew the face of this Church.
OFFERTORY The collection for 09th April amounted to £2,353.83. The DONA plate offerings amounted to £245.79 this weekend. We are very grateful for your continued support.
FIRST RECONCILIATION CERTIFICATES Congratulations to our First Holy Communion Candidates who celebrated their First Reconciliation and received the Sacrament of Confession on March 18th, 2023 as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion. During this weekend’s 9:30 a.m. Mass, each Candidate will be given a certificate of First Reconciliation. Let us kindly keep our candidates and their families in our Prayers.
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, April 2023, at Our Lady of Peace and St Andrew’s Parish, we pray for the Christians worshiping at the Cippenham Baptist Church, asking the Lord to bless them and all they do.
BAPTISM ZOOM MEETING will be held on Monday, 17th April 2023 at 7.00pm.This is for first time parents who wish their child to receive the Sacrament of Baptism over the next few months. To register please email Venecia on office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org
MOTHERS PRAYERS Mother’s Prayers will resume on Thursday, 20th April. Meetings will take place at 10.30am on Thursday mornings. This is a wonderful opportunity to pray for our children and grandchildren.
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!
CARITIAS DIOCESE OF NORTHAMPTON – COST OF LIVING CRISIS Do you, or someone you know, need help due to the current cost-of-living crisis? Many people have been impacted by the current financial crisis which has meant that we are all spending more on essentials such as heating, food, and transport.
Whatever your circumstances, this situation may be causing you real hardship and you may benefit from assistance or additional support this winter.
Help is available from the Diocese of Northampton contains contact details for some of the support that is available throughout the diocese that you can call or access online. Each local council website is a good starting place. They contain lots of helpful information and links to where you can find a wide range of specific help and assistance, including food banks, cost of living financial support, benefits help and details of local warm spaces. Find out what help is available by contacting caritas[AT]northamptondiocese.org or via phone on 01604 434362.
SAFE SPACES Is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Church of England or the Church in Wales. The concept for the service has come from survivors of church-related abuse. Survivors have been involved in designing the service, and in selecting which organisation should run it. Email ID: safespaces[AT]victimsupport.org.uk or via phone on 03003 031056. Their phone lines are open Monday to Saturday (10.00am-6:00pm), Thursday (12.00pm-8.00pm), closed on Sunday.
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).
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/
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.
SHEKHINAH PRAYER GROUP Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 8.30pm via Zoom. They hold Catholic teachings on different topics. Lectio Divina (Praying the Scriptures), takes place on alterative weeks. The talk for this Wednesday 19th April will be Divina and Reflections on the Gospel “Luke 24:13-35 (3rd Sun of Easter A)”. 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.
MOTHERS PRAYERS Mother’s Prayers will resume on Thursday, 20th April. Meetings will take place at 10.30am on Thursday mornings. This is a wonderful opportunity to pray for our children and grandchildren.
ADORE MINI RETREAT FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL Saturday, 22nd April at 10.00am to 1.00pm with Mass, Adoration, Reflection, Praise, Talk, Prayer and Discussion. Theme: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me receiving the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Our special guest speaker is Maria Heath, Chair of the English Service of Communion for Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Please register in advance via website or phone 01252714809 or email adore[AT]altonrenewal.com
DIOCESAN MASS FOR THE SICK AND THE HOUSEBOUND Date: 22nd April 2023 Start Time: 3.00pm Venue: Holy Family Church, Langley. This is an annual Mass that is broadcast on YouTube around the Diocese, this year it is hosted nearby at Holy Family Church. At the end of the broadcast the sacrament of the Sick will be offered to anybody who will be present in the church.
MASS FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY Celebration of Mass with Sacramental anointing of the sick at St Andrew’s on Saturday, 29th April 2023 at 2.00pm. There will be tea, coffee and snacks arranged by the CWL after Mass. Transport can be arranged, if required please contact Cedrica on 07767477402. Email cedricalobo[AT]yahoo.co.uk
DIVINE ADORATION IN MAY You are invited to another beautiful evening of Eucharistic Adoration, including praise and worship and prayer ministry, at St. Augustine’s, High Wycombe, HP13 6NZ, on Saturday, 13th May at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Please invite your friends and family. There is plenty of parking opposite the church.
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.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM You are invited to join the Northampton diocesan Pilgrimage to the Catholic Shrine of Our lady of Walsingham on Saturday, 10th June 2023 from 12noon till 5pm. Join Bishop David Oakley as he leads our annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
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 15th – April 23rd
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 15th – April 23rd
| Saturday 15th April Mass Readings 10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Cardinal Ernest Simoni (Living Martyr of Albania) (Rosary Group) |
| Saturday 15th April | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Readings 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Joan O’Keefe & Norah Conroy RIP |
| Sunday 16th April | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Readings (Year A) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Josephine Mabel Dias RIP (Hadrien & Cedrica); Altar Servers, parents & Grandparents (Rosary Group); Brittney Rodriguez Thanksgiving (Jose Rodriguez) 11.30am St. Andrews – Patsy Murphy |
| Monday 17th April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mary McMorrow RIP (Goldberg) |
| Tuesday 18th April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Forgotten Souls of Migrants in Mediterranean, largest cemetery in Europe (Rosary Group); Richard Barber RIP (Val Warner); Peggy (Kathleen) Rumble INT (Val Warner); Mary Warner INT (Val Warner); Lita & Family INT (Val Warner); Martin McCarthy RIP (15th Anniversary) (McCarthy) |
| Wednesday 19th April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mary Hamed INT (Rosary Group); Anne McCarthy RIP (2nd Anniv.) (McCarthy) |
| Thursday 20th April 9.30am St Andrew’s – Cardinal Ernest Simoni (Living Martyr of Albania) (Rosary Group) |
| Friday 21st April 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Softening of Anita’s Heart (Rosary Group) |
| Saturday 22nd April 10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Cardinal Ernest Simoni (Living Martyr of Albania) (Rosary Group) |
| Saturday 22nd April | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Kay & Vince INT (Yvonne Cafferty) (Vigil Mass); Patsy & Carol INT (Yvonne Cafferty) |
| Sunday 23rd April | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Readings (Year A) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS 11.30am St Andrew’s |
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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