SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Dampson
Assistant Priest: Fr Marek Balawender
Parish Notices
Fr. Anthony and Fr. Marek will be attending a Formation/Induction course from Monday 15th May to Friday 19th May. A big thank you to Fr. Pius and Fr. Jerome who will be saying Masses this week.
MASS CHANGE Mass on Thursday, 18th May in St Andrew’s will be at 9.00am.
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Thursday, 18th May is a Holy Day of Obligation, Mass times as follows: 9.00am at St Andrew’s and 7.00pm in Our Lady of Peace.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHILDREN WHO WILL RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ON SATURDAY, 20TH MAY 2023 Joshua, Alexander, Keira, Damian, Walusha, Georgina, Eamonn, Jacob, Thomas, Troy, Elijah, Ehimwenma, Justyna, Aaron, Zaiden, Nathan, Hailey, Leonora, Ugne, Harley, Jake Natan, Sean, Abigail, Antonia, Amelsona, Natasza, Jack, Ruby, Ashmika, Heidi, Isobella, Lucas, Alexander, Fionn, Darcey, Florence, Hollie, Divine, Oliver, Oscar, Oliwia, Dominic.
Please continue to pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.
DECEASED Please pray for the repose of the following –
- Audrey Truman RIP who died recently following a short illness. Audrey’s Requiem Mass takes place on Friday 26th May at 11:45am at Our Lady of Peace Church followed by committal to Slough Crematorium. Audrey was a much loved and devoted member of our parish dedicating time with RCIA candidates, and choir among other activities throughout her lifetime here. She will be sadly missed.
- Tom Corcoran RIP. His Requiem Mass will be on Wednesday 24th May at 10.30am at Our Lady of Lourdes and St Joseph, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 1JF, and reception afterwards at Chalkwell Park Rooms SS0 8NB 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.
CONGRATULATIONS
- Samara Ezra Dias who will be Baptised on Sunday, 14th May at St. Andrew’s. Please keep Samara, her parents, Grandparents and Godparents in your prayers.
OFFERTORY The collection for 7th May amounted to £664.93. The amount collected for Priests’ Training Fund amounted to £266.03. The DONA plate offerings amounted to £59.01 this weekend. We are very grateful for your continued support.
OLOP REFURBISHMENT We are all reminded that donations to the refurbishment of our Parish Church of Our Lady of Peace are now very welcome. Please find the blue envelopes supplied at the entrance exclusively for monies donated towards church refurbishments. The Dona Plate is also currently set up to accept kind donations for this project, and those who donate via bank transfer or standing order are advised to specify that the payment is specifically for the refurbishment of Our Lady of Peace Church (OLOP Refurbishment). May God, whose house you are helping to build, bless your lives with his Divine blessings.
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY This year’s World Communications Day is celebrated on Sunday, 21st May 2023. The theme comes from Ephesians 4:15, Speaking with the heart – ‘The truth in love’. In his message to mark the day, Pope Francis stresses the need to listen before speaking truth with a pure heart to “see beyond appearances and overcome the vague din which, in the field of information, does not help us discern in the complicated world in which we live.”
The Holy Father, warning against indifference and indignation, hails the example of the great Doctor of the Church, St Francis de Sales, in particular his commitment to patient, heartfelt dialogue. A gifted theologian, his phrase ‘Heart speaks to heart’ inspired many, none more so than the recently canonised Saint John Henry Newman, who chose the phrase as his cardinalatial motto, ‘Cor ad cor loquitur’. Catholics in England and Wales will remember with affection that ‘Heart speaks unto heart’ was also the theme for Pope Benedict XVI’s historic visit to the UK in 2010.
You will find information, resources, prayers and more on the Bishops’ Conference website: http://www.cbcew.org.uk/world-communications-day
PILGRIMS OF HOPE Bishop Bishop David is asking every parish to get involved in the next phase of the Synod for our diocese. Delegate Invitation Northampton Diocese Assembly on Saturday 15th July 2023 to join on the journey and represent your community at our diocesan assembly. Find out more and register at: https://pastoralministryoffice.org/assembly
WEEK 4 – 14TH MAY
Five working parties were convened to reflect further on some of the key themes arising from our Synod listening last year, including diocesan finances, lay involvement in decision making and women’s ministry. We pray for ongoing discernment of the Holy Spirit in their work.
“But God has put the body together… so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
1 Corinthians, 12:24-27.
RED BOXES Would anyone requiring a form for donations other than cash please contact John on tel. no. 01628 662783. Thank you.
MOTHERS PRAYERS Meetings 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.
ST GILBERT’S MISSION PROJECT There are little bottles in the Church porches for any spare change! Please take one home and return when filled up.
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).
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.
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.
Appointments
OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL
CLEANER – Start date: ASAP Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day (3.00pm-6.00pm) Term time only + 3 weeks, Salary Slough School level 2, SCP 2 – £10.59/hour + Local Weighting. For more information and an application pack please contact Mrs. Linda Shoard, Business Manager on 01628 661886 or email: sbm[AT]olopprimary.co.uk. Closing Date: Friday, 19th May. Interview date: Week commencing 22nd May.
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 17th May will be Divina and Reflections on the Gospel “Matthew 28:16-20 (Ascension).” 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 Meetings take place at 10.30am on Thursday mornings. This is a wonderful opportunity to pray for our children and grandchildren.
WUCWO: World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations CWL invite you to our WUCWO service on Monday 15th May, 2pm at St Andrews church. The service is being led this year by the Europe region. The service will last for approximately 30min, to be followed by refreshments. All are welcome.
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 |
A TIME FOR HOPE AND HEALING The diocese of Northampton is holding an event in support of victims/survivors of clerical abuse, in Beaconsfield Catholic Church, HP9 2PL and this time it is also inclusive of all who have been affected by abuse in any situation. The car park is opposite Bekonscot model village.
| Date | Service | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 17th May | Gathering for Service Speakers: Bishop David (Bishop of Northampton) & Bishop Alan (Anglican Bishop of Buckingham) | 7.00pm 7.30pm |
| 18th – 19th May | Welcomers, Listeners both clergy and laymen and women will be at the Church | 9.00 am to 7.00pm |
| 20th May | Mass for Survivors and their supporters Gathering and Refreshments Closing Service | 9.30am 11.00am 12.00noon |
LOUDFENCE This is a Survivor led initiative which involves tying ribbons and messages to a fence as display of support and solidarity for all those affected by abuse. This will be launched at the end of the first service and ribbons will be available for the duration of the event.
“WHERE DOES THE CHURCH GO NEXT?” Tuesday, 16th May 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Join Churches Together across Northampton, Peterborough & Rutland to hear Bishop Mike Royal address the gathering, with a time of Questions & Answers. The evening will also include a brief AGM, Worship & Welcome for Mrs Allison Shefford (CEDO Northampton) and dedication of Denominational Ecumenical Officers. Light Refreshments will be available. Booking through Eventbrite (free). email: allison.shefford[AT]shireandsoke.org.uk
ADORE MINI RETREAT FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL Saturday, 20th May at 10.00am to 1.00pm with Mass, Adoration, Reflection, Praise, Talk, Prayer and Discussion. Theme: Proclaim the Good News: Mission Possible. Our special guest speaker is Fr. Jon Bielawski and Michele Thompson specialists in preparing Disciples for Apostolic Mission live session at St. Bede’s Basingstoke. Please register in advance via their website or phone 01252714809 or email adore[AT]altonrenewal.com.
Address – St John the Baptist Church, Church Street, Boughton, Northants NN2 8SF (Just off the A508). (Please note there is limited parking so you will need to park in the village)
ROSARY EVENING IN MAY You are invited to join in a beautiful, peaceful evening of rosary, litany, reading and music on Wednesday, 31st May, at 7.30pm, at St. Augustine’s, Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6NZ. Come and find the peace you’re looking for. Bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome and there is plenty of parking just over the road.
KNOCK SHRINE PILGRIMAGE Escorted Pilgrimage to Dublin, The South East and Knock Shrine, Ireland, 4th 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.
Our Lady the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother of God appeared in 1061, to Lady Richeldis. She asked Lady Richeldis to build a replica in Walsingham, of the Holy House in Nazareth, where the Holy Family once lived and in which the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel occurred. Join Bishop David Oakley as he leads our annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
Bishop David will celebrate the midday Mass in the Chapel of Reconciliation and then lead the procession down the Holy Mile at 3 pm where there will be a short service in the Priory Grounds, where the original replica of the Holy House had been built.
A coach will depart at 6:30 a.m. from St Andrews Church, Washington Drive, SL1 5RE, with tickets costing £25 each. Please call Deacon Michael on 07886 923622, or Millie on 07957 594646, or Edward on 07802 753575, or Shelagh on 07941 432706, or Susan on 07920 521730 for tickets.
PILGRIMAGE to Our Lady’s Shrine, Banneux, Belgium, for the 90th anniversary of the Apparitions, 70th anniversary of ‘Pilgrimage GB’. and for the Feast of the Assumption, 11th -16th August 2023. A coach will leave from St. Edmund Campion Church, Maidenhead SL6 4PY.
Accommodation and full board (including travel and excursions): staying at the Hospitalité is £420. (Single room supplement +£100). Hospitalité is highly recommended. (There is a hotel next door, 3 *, £650 and for single supplement +200). The Hospitalité is very spacious and can accommodate all pilgrims, especially those who are sick, disabled or elderly. It also includes a full catering and medical staff. Fr. Liam Cummins (St. Edmund Campion Parish) will be the Spiritual Director for this pilgrimage and has been going to Banneux since 1996.
If you are interested and you would like more information or to reserve a place before June 30th, please contact Lisa Pirie, pilgrimage director, on 07500288384; banneuxndgb[AT]gmail.com or Father Liam, on 07776580596 (email him on lcummins[AT]portsmouthdiocese.org.uk ). Search online: ‘Our Lady’s Shrine, Banneux’, for history and more detail. The GB pilgrimage has been going for 70 years and it looks like this will be the last official trip from England, so get on board!
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
May 13th – May 21st
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
May 13th – May 21st
| Saturday 13th May 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mary Hamed INT (R. Group) 10.00am Our Lady of Peace – First Holy Communion Rehearsal with the Children and their Parents |
| Saturday 13th May | SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Readings (Year A) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – First Holy Communion Children, Parents, Grandparents, Godparents and Catechists (Rosary Group) |
| Sunday 14th May | SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Readings (Year A) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Kathleen Burke RIP (Sugrue Family) 11.30am St. Andrews – Adriana Pena Family INT (Rosary Group); First Holy Communion Children, Parents, Grandparents, Godparents and Catechists (Rosary Group); Bill De Silva Anniversary (Angela Silva); Ana Concecio Fernandes RIP (Nelsa and Family) |
| Monday 15th May 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Softening of Anita’s Heart (Rosary Group); Raj Family Thanksgiving (V. Raj) |
| Tuesday 16th May 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Fr. Bosco Clarke’s INT (Rosary Group); Deceased members of Musial Family |
| Wednesday 17th May 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mother Angelica and Forgotten Souls of the unborn (Rosary Group) |
| Thursday 18th May | THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Mass Readings (Year A) 9.00am St Andrew’s – Repose of the Souls of Husband Eldridge (Zina); Nicola Jane Dyer RIP (Liz Jenkins) 7.00pm Our Lady of Peace – People of the Parish |
| Friday 19th May 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Cardinal Ernest Simoni (Living Martyr of Albania) (Rosary Group); Rafat Lobaza Birthday (For the Grace of the Holy Spirit) |
| Saturday 20th May 10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Adriana Pena Family INT (Rosary Group) |
| Saturday 20th May | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Readings (Year A) 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Patrick Iwu and Family Thanksgiving; Anna Kutty Devassia 1st Death Anniversary (Martin Sheba); Frank Stewart RIP (Valerie Stewart); Mel McCabe RIP Birthday Remb (John McCabe) |
| Sunday 20th May | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Readings (Year A) 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS 11.30am St. Andrews |
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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