THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR B)
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Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Dampson
Assistant Priest: Fr Marek Balawender
Parish Notices
BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER: RACE NIGHT – CANCELLED “The Race Night scheduled for Saturday 20th April has been cancelled due to low ticket sales. A big thank you to all who did buy tickets and generously donated to the fundraising effort. Much appreciated.”
PILGRIMS OF HOPE Bishop David will visit our parish on Thursday, April 25th at 6.30pm. The visit is part of the Church’s year-long preparations for the jubilee in 2025. The Bishop plans to spend an evening with all Catholics in the Slough Pastoral Area, with our Parish Church serving as the host location. As a parish, we must turn out in large numbers to celebrate the occasion while also showing hospitality to our Bishop and our fellow Catholics in the pastoral area.
The Program for the Evening –
Time | Services |
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6.30PM | Bishop David arrives and spends some informal time with the clergy present |
7.00PM | Prayer led by the host parish – Fr. Anthony |
7.30PM | Bishop David talk on being ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ |
8.00PM | Open questions and answers (The Bishop is ready to answer) |
8.30PM | Social Time |
OFFERTORY The collection for 7th April amounted to £665.99. The DONA plate offerings amounted to £78.37 for this weekend. The Tea & Coffee collection for 7th April amounted to £13.10. We are very grateful for your continued support.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME The next session is on Saturday, 20th April, please pray for the children that they will grow in their appreciation of the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
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.
MARRIAGE CARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Marriage Care is a Catholic organisation specialising in relationship support. We are looking for Marriage Preparation Course Facilitators to prepare couples for the Sacrament of Marriage (full training is provided for this role), Qualified Relationship Counsellors to support couples in distress and Trustees to provide governance and strategic direction for the organisation. For more information please visit: http://www.marriagecare.org.uk or email: volunteer[AT]marriagecare.org.uk
SHOP ONLINE AND AUTOMATICALLY RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR LADY OF PEACE Give as you Live Online is a free and easy way to raise money for Our Lady of Peace Church when you shop online with 6,000+ stores. Boost donations by simply registering first and then clicking on the ‘share’ link and sharing with your friends and family – an extra £5 is donated to our church when the first £5 is spent! Link: Shop Online & Raise Money – Give as you Live Online
TEA AND COFFEE The money raised from the teas and coffees will be for the Church Refurbishment Fund. 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!
ORGANISING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ACROSS THE PARISH For anyone organising activities and events in OLP or St Andrew’s, please contact the Parish Office and advise Venecia so she can ensure that the diary is always current and check for clashes of venue or dates.
FAMILIES NEEDING HELP If anyone is aware of people who require assistance/help, please provide names and contact information to the parish office.
SLOUGH FOODBANK For details on how to donate see https://slough.foodbank.org.uk/give-help-2/donate-food/ or please view the poster on the parish noticeboard.
WIDOWS & WIDOWERS There is a support group in the parish for widows and widowers. Please email the parish office if you would like help with bereavement. office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org
SAFEGUARDING Please remember that Bishop David is available to meet with anyone affected by abuse in our Church. To make an appointment (at short or long notice) please contact our diocesan safeguarding office.
SAFEGUARDING DBS CHECKS If you have any DBS forms that need to be checked and validated, please contact Máirín Comfort. She can be reached via email at safeguarding.olop[AT]northamptondiocese.org, or at OLOP church after the 9.30am Mass. Kindly get in touch with her to arrange a suitable time for form validation. Thank you for your cooperation.
WYCOMBE HOMELESS PROJECT Please see poster on parish noticeboard of this local charity supported by the Knights of St Columba who are raising funds to help homeless people in South Bucks who need emergency accommodation and specialist support to avoid illegal and unfair eviction, also access to health services and much more. You can help directly by sending monies to Bank Account 07517319, Sort Code 60-11-01 “Knights of St Columba” with reference to the WHC Project. Any queries or more information can be obtained from Paul Hogwood on 07740-812414 or email: pjhogwood[AT]btinternet.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Appointments
EXAM INVIGILATORS – ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
We are currently looking to expand our team of Invigilators and welcome applications from experienced and new invigilators. Full training will be provided for any individuals who are new to the role. For an application pack, please visit the school website www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk. For more information please contact Miss Euden – Tel : 01753 524713 or email: a.euden[AT]st-josephs.slough.sch.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 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 theme for this Wednesday 17th April will be Reflections on the Gospel John 10 11-18 4th Sunday of Easter Time B. The Speaker will be Dcn Michael.
NORTHAMPTON DIOCESE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS FOR 2024 The Seminars are being run by the Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal team under the auspices of Bishop David Oakley and the Mission Northampton Team. Joining options – in person at the Cathedral Church of Our Lady Immaculate and St Thomas of Canterbury (Northampton Cathedral) or in person at one of our Hub locations around the diocese. Our Parish church of Our Lady of peace, Burnham, has been selected as the only Hub in Slough. There are five weekday sessions on Tuesdays (April 16, 23 and May 7 and 21) at 7.00pm prompt and a half-day retreat at the Cathedral on Pentecost Saturday, 18th May. Visit the website of Northampton diocese (https://northamptondiocese.org/life-in-the-spirit-seminars-2024/) or speak to either Venecia, our parish secretary, Mary Magdalene or Shelagh Whitehouse to register.
COR ET LUMEN CHRISTI Come to our Be Filled with the Holy Spirit Conference and experience the Lord in amore powerful and personal way! On Saturday 27th April at 9.30am to 9.30pm at the Salesian College Hall, Chertsey, KT16 8BX.
PILGRIMS OF HOPE TOUR Bishop David has announced a list of dates he will visit parishes across our diocese for ‘an evening with…’. During the evening Bishop David will pray with those present, offer some words and take questions before spending time socially with the community. The evenings will be open to all, Catholics, and non-Catholics. You are invited to come along and bring a friend or family member who is interested in our Catholic faith. We hope that people will feel able to cross parish boundaries and attend an evening in the local area. Bishop David will visit Our Lady of Peace, Burnham on Thursday 25th April. For more information and full list of venues and dates visit northamptondiocese.org/pilgrims-of-hope-tour/
ESCORTED TOUR TO WESTPORT, KNOCK & CO MAYO Sunday 26th May 2024. £899.00 per person sharing. Price includes flight, 10kg hold luggage, 5 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick & Ashford Castle. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact Patricia or Natali on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages[AT]gmail.com
WINTERSHALL See The Life of Christ performed at Wintershall! There will be a coach to Wintershall on Sat 22nd June 2024 to see this renowned reenactment of ‘The Life of Christ’. Over the course of five and a half hours Jesus’s birth, life, death and Resurrection are portrayed by over 100 actors in this tranquil 1000 acre estate. Take a picnic lunch and chairs/rugs and be prepared to walk between Acts to the next place. The cost will be no more than £50 for adults or £30 for 3-18yr olds. Deposit of £20 is payable by the end of February to book your place. Phone Shelagh on 07941 432706 or Anne on 07740 430298 for more information or to book.
CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION LOURDES PILGRIMAGE On the Friday 23rd to Friday 30th August 2024. Catholics visit Lourdes for a variety of reasons; to connect with their faith, seek healing and spiritual renewal, spend time in prayer with our Blessed Mother and walk in the footsteps of Saint Bernadette. Pilgrims travel from around the world to take part in the processions, light candles, pray at the Grotto and bath in the water. For register your interest kindly visit the CA website: www.catholicassociation.co.uk. For more information, please email: chiefs[AT]catholicassociation.co.uk
PILGRIMAGE TO NORTHERN FRANCE In preparation for the Jubilee Year within this year of prayer, Bishop David and Canon John Udris will lead a pilgrimage to Northern France. From 15-22nd October, you will spend a few days in Liseux, the home of Saint Therese before we travel onto Chartres for one night and finally three nights in Paris. We will have the opportunity to stop and pray in the Church of St Etienne de Rouvray, Rouen where Fr Jacques Hamal was murdered whilst celebrating Mass. For more information visit northamptondiocese.org/france/.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI As part of the Jubilee Year 2025, Bishop David Oakley will lead a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. Whilst in Rome we will have the opportunity to pass through the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica, visit the other major Basilica’s and sights in the city. We will end our pilgrimage in the town of Assisi. This pilgrimage will take place from 27th March – 3rd April 2025. All are welcome and bookings open on 18th March. For more information visit northamptondiocese.org/rome-and-assisi/
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 ‘X’ 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
13th April – 21st April
Sunday Readings: Year B.
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: youtube.com/@ourladyofpeacecatholicchur3404/streams
13th April – 21st April
Saturday 13th April | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Rickie Samuel INT (Kay), Hilda Jane Ocholla RIP 10th Anniversary (Carol Ocholla & Family), Lorna Gregg INT (Kay) |
Sunday 14th April | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Joan O’Keefe & Nora Conroy RIP (Eileen Conroy), Zoltan Torok RIP (R. Group) 11.30am St. Andrew’s – Thanksgiving for Colleen Koeberg INT, Patrick IWU and Family |
Monday 15th April 8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration 9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Hilda Kryskie INT (R. Group), First Holy Communion Children, Parents, Grandparents and Catechists (R. Group) |
Tuesday 16th April 8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration 9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Margaret & Joe Haire INT (R. Group), Kathleen Rumble INT (Val Warner), Mary Warner INT (Val Warner) |
Wednesday 17th April 8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration 9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Mary McMorrow RIP Anniversary (Goldberg), Faber Rodrigues Birthday (Rodrigues) |
Thursday 18th April 8.30am St Andrew’s – Adoration 9.15am St Andrew’s – Morning Prayer 9.30am St Andrew’s – Nahida Khalil Anton RIP (R. Group), Martin McCarthy RIP 16th Anniversary (McCarthy) |
Friday 19th April 8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration 9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Alma Pepaj Family INT (R. Group), Anne McCarthy RIP 3rd Anniversary (McCarthy), Patrick IWU and Family |
Saturday 20th April 8.45am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration 9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer 10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Aleksander Pepaj RIP (Alma & Family), Francis Maria Doss & All Souls in Purgatory (Winceya) |
Saturday 20th April | FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – McGuigan (Foundation), Margaret & Joe Haire INT (R. Group) |
Sunday 21st April | FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Audrey & Peter Truman RIP (Brid), Anitha Babu INT (R. Group), Patrick IWU and Family 11.30am St. Andrews – Olinda Nazareth & Katie Simoes RIP (Sepala), First Holy Communion Children, Parents, Grandparents and Catechists (R. Group) |
Notes:
LS = Livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
R. Group = Rosary Group
Liturgy Office resources:
Calendar notes for 2024 (PDF)
Our Lady of Peace Church – Lower Britwell Road, Burnham | SL2 2NL
St Andrew’s – Elmshott La/Washington Drive, Cippenham, Berks | SL1 5RE