SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR B)
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Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Dampson
Assistant Priest: Fr Marek Balawender
Parish Notices
BISHOP DAVID We are delighted to welcome Bishop David to our Parish on Sunday, 12th May for our Confirmation Mass, where Twenty Eight members of our Parish community will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Congratulations to: Abigail, Aoife, Oliver, Alexandra, Adam, Elijah, Joachim, Amrita, Carmen, Daniel, Michelle, Okuse, Abeni, Ashika, Tegan, Julia, Emilia, Jessica S., Victoria, Chloe, Apollonia, Matilda, Matthew, Karolina, Jessica E., Laura, Daniel, Tomasz. Please keep them all in your Prayers.
MASS CHANGE Please note there will be No Mass at 10.00am on Saturday, 18th May at OLOP. There will instead be two First Holy Communion Masses at 11.00am and 2.00pm.
CONGRATULATIONS to Zyva Tesha Gracias & Rory Raymond Gough who will be baptised on Saturday 18th May. Please keep Zyva and Rory, their parents, Grandparents and Godparents in your prayers.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY Liturgy of the Word (for all children attending school – Years Reception to Year 3) will take place Next Sunday, 19th May at OLOP during the 9.30am mass.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN First Reconciliations will take place in Our Lady of Peace Church this Tuesday 14th May and Wednesday 15th May at 6.30pm. Please note that there will be Holy Communion related sacramentals on sale at the end of this service. Please continue to pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHILDREN WHO WILL RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ON SATURDAY, 18TH MAY 2024 – Gracie, Christopher, Alec, Fernanda, Órla, Sebastian, Cara, Erin, Amber, Lilly, Sophia, Caleb, Gisselle, Eleora, Zyra, Alodie, Adrian, Annamarie, Nathan, Shae, Isla, Sandra, Max, Gabriella, Luna, Remy, Barnaby, Levi, Grace, Jayden, Ava Louise, Amanda, Julia, Precious, Prahanya, Amelia, Martha, Junior, George, Joseph, Rosie, Caden. Please continue to pray for our children so that they will grow in their appreciation of the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.
OFFERTORY The collection for 5th May amounted to £757.68. The DONA plate offerings amounted to £171.73 for this weekend. The Tea & Coffee collection for 1st May & 5th May amounted to £75.10. The retiring collection for Sick and Retired Priests’ Fund amounted to £239.15. We are very grateful for your continued support.
COMMUNICATIONS SUNDAY There will be a retiring collection this weekend for World Communications Day (Mass Media).
WUCWO The Burnham Section of the Catholic Women’s League invites you to a service celebrating the annual Prayer Day for the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO). The service will be held at St Andrew’s Shared Church at 2pm on Monday 13th May. It will last about half an hour. There will be tea and coffee afterwards. (You do not need to be a CWL member to attend). All are welcome.
MARRIAGE PAPERWORK ADMINISTRATION FEES Please note on the administration fees below which relate to the processing (and postage costs) of marriage paperwork for marriages and convalidations which will take place outside of your parish, and are therefore, subject to approval by the Chancery Office in the diocese.
These fees will take effect from 1st May 2024.
UK & Europe – £30
Rest of the World – £50
The fees should be paid to the parish by the engaged couple. The Parish will then need to forward a cheque, made payable to RCDN, with the completed marriage paperwork to the Chancery Office. Completed marriage paperwork should be submitted to the Chancery Office a minimum of 3 months before the marriage is due to take place.
SPONSOR A PEW OR CHAIR DEDICATED TO YOUR FAMILY OR LOVED ONE We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received as we progress on the journey to revitalize our cherished church. Your generosity has brought us closer to our goal, and now we’re excited to offer a special opportunity for you to leave a lasting legacy in our church, provide a meaningful tribute to your family or a loved one and contribute to the beauty and comfort of our worship space, by sponsoring a pew or a church chair. Each sponsored pew or chair will feature an inscribed brass plaque, serving as a permanent reminder of your devotion and support for our parish. You can contribute through monthly installments if you wish. Perhaps a shared sponsorship with a group or another family might suit? Sign up sheets can be found at the church doors. Let’s create a sanctuary that not only reflects our shared faith but also honours the cherished memories and legacies of our parishioners. Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to the future of our church.
POPE PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY Let us pray that men and women religious, and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, that leads them to be credible witnesses of the Gospel.
CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Would you like to learn more about your faith? Consider joining online to follow the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies or Diocesan Certificate in Religious Studies? Both courses offer the same eight modules in Scripture and Catholic Theology with the CCRS leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Those who follow the CCRS/DCRS say they gain a great deal from the
course, deepening their knowledge and understanding of their faith. To find out more about the course, contact Ann Collon E-mail: educationserviceadmin[AT]northamptondiocese.org or visit our
website: www.northamptondioceseschools.org
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.
PARISH SUPPORT GROUP We have a parish support group for those who have been bereaved. If you feel this might be for you please ring 01628 666278. You will be warmly welcomed. office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org
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.
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
DIOCESE OF NORTHAMPTON
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT AND AN ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT The Diocese is currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant and an Accounts Assistant to join their central team based in Northampton. Full information for both positions, including how to apply, can be found by visiting https://northamptondiocese.org/jobs/
All candidates should complete a Diocesan application form and email it to: hr.admin[AT]northamptondiocese.org, together with a covering letter detailing their qualifications, experience, and why they are interested in the position.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th May 2024, however we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Interviews dates to be confirmed.
ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, SLOUGH
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT 32.5 hours per week – Required to start ASAP.
Term time + 5 days insets/holidays, 8.15am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday, STCAT L2 point 4 £18,228 actual salary. St Joseph’s Catholic High School, Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, SL2 5HW. An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.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.
WUCWO Burnham Section of the Catholic Women’s League invite you to a service to celebrate the annual Prayer Day of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO). The service will be held at St Andrew’s Shared Church at 2.00pm on Monday 13th May. It will last about half an hour. There will be tea and coffee afterwards. (You do not need to be a CWL member). All are welcome.
SHEKHINAH PRAYER GROUP Meeting weekly on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 8.30pm via Zoom with Catholic teachings on different topics. Lectio Divina (Praying the Scriptures), takes place on alterative weeks. The theme for this Wednesday 15th May will be Reflections on the Gospel John 20:19-23 7th Pentecost Sunday Time B. The Speaker will be Deacon Michael.
NORTHAMPTON DIOCESE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS FOR 2024 The Seminars are organized 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. The next session is on Tuesday 21st May at 7:00pm prompt. 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.
CALLED & EQUIPPED What is God calling you to do next? Our year-long formation course isn’t for everyone but covering the foundations of Catholic teaching alongside developing a personal spirituality, it might just be for you. Find out more here https://northamptondiocese.org/called-equipped/ and at our introductory webinar on 23rd May, 7.30pm.
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM The Diocese of Northampton, on Saturday 8th June 2024, are organising a Pilgrimage to Walsingham, where Our Lady the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother of God appeared in 1061, to Lady Richeldis. Our Lady appeared to her and showed her the Holy House in Nazareth where the Holy Family once lived and in which the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel occurred. She asked Lady Richeldis to build a replica of the Holy House in Walsingham. Bishop David, will be the chief Celebrant for the midday Mass at the National Shrine. The optional Holy Mile Walk will start at 3pm from the Slipper Chapel and proceed along the ancient pilgrim route to the Priory Grounds, where there will be a short service at the site of where the original Holy House was built. Our Lady of Peace are organising a coach to this event and tickets are £30 leaving from OLP at 6:45am, and Walsingham at 5:30pm. Please call Edward on 07802 753575 or Zina on 07586 545850.
OPEN GARDENS The celebration of our late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee back in 2022, was an Open Gardens event in Taplow. It was enjoyed by many people both from within our community and beyond. This year, we are holding another Open Gardens on Saturday 8th June from 1.30pm to 6.00pm. Pick up tickets and map at St Nicolas’ Church, enjoy a stroll around the village and four very different gardens. Price for £10 including cream tea at St Nicolas Church, children under 10 (free soft drink and cake provided). Tickets available online at: https://st-nicolas-taplow.org/friends-shop/
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
11th May – 19th May
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
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MASS CHANGE
- Please note there will be No Mass at 10.00am on Saturday, 18th May at OLOP.
| Saturday 11th May | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Teresa Dunne RIP (O’Shea), First Holy Communion Children, Parents, Grandparents and Catechists (R. Group) |
| Sunday 12th May | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – Clement Francis INT Thanksgiving (Francis Family), Fr. David Woodard RIP Anniversary (Peggy), Gerard Morgan RIP 1st Month (Richardson & Morgan Family) 11.30am St. Andrews – Dominik INT for Good Health & Mental Abilities (Andrzej) 2.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Confirmation Mass |
| Monday 13th May 8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration 9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Adriana Pena-Torok Family INT (R. Group) Jean Gompertz INT (Christina) |
| Tuesday 14th May 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) Kate & Terry Keenaghan RIP (Peggy) |
| Wednesday 15th May 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), Deceased members of Musial Family (Elizabeth Tkaczyk) |
| Thursday 16th May 8.30am St. Andrew’s – Adoration 9.15am St. Andrew’s – Morning Prayer 9.30am St. Andrew’s – First Holy Communion Children, Parents, Grandparents and Catechists (R. Group) |
| Friday 17th May 8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration 9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer 9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Derek Van Beusekum RIP (Peggy) |
| Saturday 18th May N.B. No 10.00am Mass today. 11.00am Our Lady of Peace – First Holy Communion Mass 2.00pm Our Lady of Peace – First Holy Communion Mass |
| Saturday 18th May | PENTECOST SUNDAY 6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Anna Kutty Devassia RIP (Sheeba Martin and Family), Francis Maria Doss & All Souls in Purgatory (Winceya) |
| Sunday 19th May | PENTECOST SUNDAY 9.30am Our Lady of Peace LS – John & Richard Kempson RIP (R. Group), Angela O’Donnell RIP (O‘Donnell) 11.30am St. Andrews – Eldred Mascarenhas RIP (Zina & Family), Thresa Bolton RIP (Annie Ryan) |
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
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