Parish Newsletter 23.6.2024

TWELFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B)

Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Dampson
Assistant Priest: Fr Marek Balawender

Parish Notices

THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (SOLEMNITY) There will be two Masses at 9.30am and 7.30pm on Monday, 24th June in Our Lady of Peace Church.

CONGRATULATIONS to Poppy May Smith who will be baptised on Saturday 29th June. Please keep Poppy, her parents, Grandparents and Godparents in your prayers.

CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES Congratulations to all who received their Sacrament of Confirmation on May 12th 2024. Confirmation certificates will be presented to them during the 9.30am Mass on Sunday, 14th July. We ask parents and guardians to ensure that their children attend Mass to receive their certificates. Later in the afternoon, the youth will assemble for the BBQ event at 1pm.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS WORKSHOP There will be a one-day workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist. On Saturday 29th June 2024, from 12.00pm to 2.00pm, at St. Andrews Cippenham. We strongly encourage all current eucharistic ministers to attend this session. Are you also interested in becoming a Eucharistic minister? Please contact Venecia at office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org We invite those who plan to participate in this formation to contact our Parish secretary by June 23rd 2024, to assist with planning.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY There will be a liturgy of the word next Sunday 30th June at OLOP, for all children attending school years Reception to Year 3 during the 9.30am Mass.

50th PRIESTLY ANNIVERSARY On Friday, July 5th, Fr. Kevin O’Driscoll, Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish Langley, will be celebrating his Golden Jubilee. The priests and deacons of the Pastoral Area will be concelebrating the Mass, as will Bishop David, who was ordained on July 5th 1980. There will be a Mass at 7.00pm on Friday 5th July in Our lady of Peace Church, so please come and share in the blessings of 50 years of his priestly vocation.

PARISH BBQ We are excited to invite you to a BBQ hosted by the Youth Group on 14th July from 1.00pm in Our Lady of Peace Parish Garden. Meals will be provided, so please bring a side salad and drinks of your choice. In addition to the BBQ, the Youth Group will be offering a car washing service in the car park to raise funds for the Youth Pew. Please let the Youth team (Mairin/Sarah/Shereen) know if you will be joining us for this event. We look forward to seeing you there.

OFFERTORY The collection for 16th June amounted to £704.06. The DONA plate offerings amounted to £44.26 for this weekend. The Tea & Coffee plate for 16th June amounted to £26.20. The Retiring collection for the Bishop Conference amounted to £229.39. We are very grateful for your continued support.

PETER’S PENCE There will be a retiring collection Next weekend June 29th and June 30th for Peter’s Pence at the end of all Masses. This is a mandatory collection for the Holy See.

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING All Parish volunteers, holding a DBS certificate, are required by the diocese undergo a mandatory online Safeguarding Training course. This training can be undertaken individually or as part of a group session at OLOP church. For further details and to sign up for the training, please reach out to Mairin Comfort in person or at the following email: safeguarding.olop[AT]northamptondiocese.org. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of our Parish community. Group Safeguarding training will be held in the Sacristy on 3rd August at 2.00pm – 3.30pm.

SPONSOR A PEW OR CHAIR DEDICATED TO YOUR FAMILY OR LOVED ONE We are 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.

RED BOXES Any time now, at this half year stage, would you kindly bring, to any of the Masses, the Red Boxes currently in use in exchange for your new empty Box. Hunt around for any duplicate boxes hiding indoors – returns always urgently required! Be sure to leave your Box in the care of a known person. (e.g. Alma)

POPE PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention this June is for “those fleeing their own countries.” We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them.

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.

LIGHTHOUSE BURNHAM Come and be part of the best week of the Summer Holidays.
From Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August 2024 between 9.30am and 2.30pm, 150 children aged 4 to 11 will descend on Lighthouse Burnham at the Phoenix Rugby Club and we need lots of lovely people to make sure they have an incredible time. You can be a Lighthouse Keeper and look after the group of children helped by teenage Lamplighters, you can get creative in craft, express yourself in drama, get sweaty in sport and then there’s back of house jobs that need doing, there really is something for everyone. Loads of information on the website: https://lighthousecentral.org

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.

AGE LIMITS INTRODUCED TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN RSHE The Department of Education has opened a consultation on age limits in teaching relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) in schools. It closes on 11 July 2024. More information can be read here –https://www.gov.uk/government/news/age-limits-introduced-to-protect-children-in-rshe. Consultation can be found here – https://consult.education.gov.uk/rshe-team/review-of-the-rshe-statutory-guidance/

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
YOUTH WORKER
The Diocese is currently recruiting for a Youth Worker to join the Youth Ministry Office. The role will be for 35 hours per week and will include evening and weekend work. Full information for the positions, including how to apply, can be found by visiting https://northamptondiocese.org/jobs The closing date for applications will be 10th July and interviews will take place on 15th and 16th July. The start date for the position will be Tuesday 10th September 2024. All candidates should complete an application form and email it to: hr.admin[AT]northamptondiocese.org

Upcoming Events

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 alternate weeks. The theme for this Wednesday 26th June will be Reflections on the Gospel Mark 5:21-43 Thirteenth Sunday of the Year Time B. The speaker will be Deacon Michael.

DIOCESAN MASS TO CELEBRATE – MISSIO We have received an invitation to a Diocesan Mass to celebrate Mission. Everybody who offers support to Mission in any way is included. Mass will be celebrated by our Diocesan Director, Fr. Daniel Rooke, at St. Aidan’s Church, Manor Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6QJ at 12 noon, Saturday 29th June. A packed lunch is required. RSVP your attendance to 07593 544622.

CALLED & EQUIPPED 2024 What is God calling you to do next? Our year-long formation course covers the foundations of Catholic teaching alongside developing a personal spirituality, which might just be right for you. Find out more by visiting https://northamptondiocese.org/called-equipped and sign up for our second introductory webinar on Thursday 27th June 2024, 7.30pm – 8:30pm.

CWL The Catholic Women’s League invite you to their annual fish and chip lunch at St Andrew’s on Tuesday 2nd July at 12.00pm. If the weather is nice, we’ll be outside; if it’s raining, we’ll be inside. We normally collect orders and send the final order over the phone. We’re ready to eat by 1pm. We know you have a busy schedule, but if you are free you will be very welcome. We would also like to thank you for being part of our recent Branch Celebration.

THE THOMAS BECKET FESTIVAL Bishop David will preside at Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Translation of the Relics of one of our diocesan patrons, Saint Thomas Becket will take place at 11am on Saturday 6 July. The Mass opens the Becket Festival and is open to our whole diocese. The Festival will close with Solemn Vespers of Saint Thomas Becket at 4pm on Sunday 7 July. The Becket lecture will take place at 3pm on the same day. The lecture this year will be focussed on Venerable Ignatius Spencer who has strong links to Northampton and we look forward to listening to Fr Gerard Skinner deliver the lecture. Please visit https://northamptondiocese.org/relics/ for a full programme of events.

D-SUMMER (RESIDENTIAL IN BRENTWOOD): NYMO are partnering with the Sion Community this year to run a weekend residential at their house in Brentwood, Essex from the 5th to the 7th July. It’s going to be a great weekend, starting on the Friday night and finishing on the Sunday at lunch time, exploring what it means to be ‘Called.’ It’s £80 for the weekend, and we have limited places, so we’d encourage everyone to book sooner rather than later so they don’t miss out! Visit https://www.nymo.org/d-summer

A YOUNG ADULT TAIZE PILGRIMAGE Fr Alessandro Reno will lead a group of young people from our diocese to Taizé in August this year. They will embark on a ten-day trip from the 17 – 26 August to experience this unique and wonderfully spiritual community. The trip is open to young people aged between 15 and 35 years old (those under 18 should receive parental permission).
For more information visit https://st-augustines-church.org.uk/taize-2024/

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 You are invited to join Bishop David on pilgrimage to Northern France from Tuesday 15th – Tuesday 22nd October 2024. Our pilgrimage begins with 3 nights staying in Lisieux, followed by an overnight stay in Chartres and 3 nights in Paris. Our pilgrimage will be led by Canon John Udris. For more details https://www.jcjourneys.com/northampton-diocese-pilgrimage-retreat or email neil.roseman[AT]northamptondiocese.org

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)

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Masses & Intentions

22nd June – 30th June

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

Saturday 22nd June | TWELFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Ian McKay RIP (Sheeba Martin), Mary Warner RIP (Mary Robinson)

Sunday 23rd June | TWELFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
9.30am Our Lady of Peace ^LS– Thanksgiving & Special Intentions (Brid Vaughan), Sara Janot & Family INT (R. Group), Richard Bamber RIP Birthday Remembrance (Liz & Family)

11.30am St. Andrew’s – Carmel Karunaratna RIP (Karunaratna family & Sepala), Nahida Khalil Anton RIP (R. Group)

Monday 24th June | NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration

9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer

9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Rita Mackay RIP (Ann Shiels), Rose Redmond INT (Florence), Martin Almeida RIP 11th Anniversary (Almeida Family)

7.30pm Our Lady of Peace – People of the Parish

Tuesday 25th June
8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration

9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer

9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Nahida Khalil Anton RIP (R. Group)

Wednesday 26th June
8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration

9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer

9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Martina Doran, Children’s & Grandchildrens INT (Doran)

Thursday 27th June
8.30am St. Andrew’s – Adoration

9.15am St. Andrew’s – Morning Prayer

9.30am St. Andrew’s – Samar Kamal Anton RIP (R. Group)

Friday 28th June | ST IRENAEUS, Bishop, Martyr
8.15am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration

9.15am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer

9.30am Our Lady of Peace – Maria Rawling INT (Florence), Martin Rooney RIP (Doran & Family), Lily Coutinho RIP 86th Birthday Remembrance (Almeida Family)

Saturday 29th June
8.45am Our Lady of Peace – Adoration

9.45am Our Lady of Peace – Morning Prayer

10.00am Our Lady of Peace – Seston (Foundation), People of the Parish

Saturday 29th June | SS PETER & PAUL, Apostles
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace – Mary Lawlor RIP Birthday Remembrance (Anna Goldberg), Frank Stewart RIP (Valerie Stewart)

Sunday 30th June | SS PETER & PAUL, Apostles
9.30am Our Lady of Peace ^LS – Meta & Siglinde RIP (R. Group), Vera Mcloughlin RIP (Bernard Rafter & Family)

11.30am St. Andrew’s – Paul Santano Costa & Concy Piedade D’Costa RIP. Manuel Fernandes & Anna Quitena Fernandes RIP (By Francisco Costa), Dennis Spears RIP (Bernadette Oates)

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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