Parish Newsletter 28.7.2024

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (YEAR B)

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

Parish Notices

OLOP REFURBISHMENT The church will be closed from 15th July until mid-September. All Masses, Funerals and Baptisms will be celebrated at St Andrew’s Church in Cippenham. During this period please check the weekly newsletter for any adjustment to Mass times. Our weekend Masses will be as follows: 6.00pm Mass on Saturdays; 11.30am and 6.00pm Mass on Sundays.

Go to: Masses & Intentions

MASS CHANGE No Mass on Saturday mornings until resumption of Masses in Our Lady of Peace Church.

DECEASED Please pray for the repose of the soul of Priscilla Taylor (Cilla) RIP who died recently, her Requiem Mass will be in St Andrew’s Church on Tuesday 30th July at 1.00pm followed in Slough Crematorium.

Peter Hill RIP A former parishioner, Peter Hill (son of Carmel) died recently in Ireland leaving a wife and two young sons. Mass will be offered for him on Sunday 4th August at 6.00pm in St Andrew’s. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

MESSAGE FROM CAFOD We are saddened to hear about the passing of one of its long standing CAFOD volunteers – Cilla Taylor. Cilla was a steadfast voice supporting the parish in its global outreach mission though CAFOD and promoting CAFOD’s work through the Slough Justice and Peace Group. Mike, her husband, has been alongside Cilla every step of the way and we send him heartfelt condolences. The CAFOD family will always remember Cilla for her steadfast love and commitment. We hold her and Mike in prayer and give thanks to God for all she did to bring about a better, fairer world.

TRANSPORT TO CHURCH Should anyone require a lift for any of our weekend masses at St Andrew’s kindly speak to Venecia (Parish Secretary), or send an email to office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org to have this arranged.

OFFERTORY The collection for 21st July amounted to £508.38. The DONA plate offerings amounted to £44.07 for this weekend. We are very grateful for your continued support.

RETIRING COLLECTION FOR NEW LECTIONARY As you may be aware, we are expecting the introduction of a new Lectionary for our Liturgical celebrations this autumn on the first Sunday of Advent 2024. This means we’ll have to buy new liturgical books because we won’t be able to keep our existing Lectionaries. Because of the high cost of these books and the pressure on our Parish Finances caused by the church refurbishment works, there will be a retiring collection for the New Lectionary this weekend, July 27th and 28th, at the end of all Masses

ANNUAL PARISH TEA PARTY The parish of Our Lady of Peace and St Andrew’s will be hosting an Afternoon Tea Party on Saturday 14th September to raise funds for our church. This event was a great success last year so please save this date in your diaries. Tickets will be on sale soon.

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING (N.B. change of venue) 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 St Andrew’s on 3rd August at 2.00pm – 3.30pm.

LIVE STREAMING Please note that due to the ongoing refurbishment works in OLOP there will be no live streaming for Sunday Masses, Funerals and Baptisms. St Andrew’s shared Church where we are celebrating all our Masses and Sacraments does not have this facility in place. Any inconvenience caused is regretted.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY For The Pastoral Care of The Sick – We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is conferred to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.

SPONSOR A PEW OR CHAIR DEDICATED TO YOUR FAMILY OR LOVED ONE Many thanks to our parishioners, especially those who have already contributed to the purchase of new pews and chairs. Your help is highly appreciated, and your contribution will be preserved in our church as a legacy for future generations. Thanks to your assistance, we now have 7 chairs remaining to complete the required furnishing for our Parish Church.

We ask everyone who has already purchased pews or chairs to email Venecia, our Parish Secretary [office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org], and provide the names of the people in whose honour they will be dedicated. We would also like to encourage anyone who still wants to buy a chair to contact the parish secretary first before depositing any money into the parish account for this purpose. The chairs are rapidly selling out, and we would like to ensure that we still have a chair remaining before you make a payment.

MISSIO RED BOXES There are still many Boxes outstanding to be brought in for counting and onward transfer to Missio’s bank account. If anyone has difficulty finding cash there are forms available for bank/online transfers. Obviously bank notes when available, are most welcome. There are also Gift Aid registration forms available to increase you funding by 25% !!! Your continued financial support is greatly appreciated by all our missionary clergy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IMPORTING LITERATURE TO CHURCH It is possible that some of our parishioners will visit other thriving churches and prayer groups who provide ‘great articles’ or amazing programs that they believe are suitable for distribution. In the Roman Catholic Church it is the norm that any such ‘wonderful’ leaflets, newsletters, tracts, and religious objects be shown to the priest in charge of the Church before they are left on the church premises. Recently, we have noticed with concern the importation of upsetting religious literature and objects that are left in the narthexes of our churches. We wish to bring to the attention of all that if anyone should come across something of ‘high religious significance’, it must be shown to the priest before being left at the entrance of our Churches. Any such advertisements displayed on our notice boards, as well as religious objects and documentation left at the entrance of our churches, will be retrieved and destroyed.

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 northamptondiocese.org/jobs. The closing date for applications will be 10th August 2024 and interviews dates to be confirmed. 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 Meets 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 31st July will be Reflections on the Gospel John 6:24-35 Eighteenth Sunday of the Year Time B. The Speaker will be Deacon Michael. To join email office.ourladyofpeace[AT]northamptondiocese.org

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

THE DAWN WALK
7 September 2024 – Starts 05.45am – Dorney Lake
London & Slough Charitable Trust (formerly The London & Slough Run).
Please Walk With Us to raise funds so we can continue to help the homeless, local families and those in need. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get involved, to get active, watch the sun come up over Dorney Lake whilst helping others. Bring the family, bring your friends, bring your neighbors, bring the dog! You choose 5k or 10k whatever you decide, your participation will make a difference. To register follow the link and then set up your own fundraising page: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-dawn-walk. If you can’t walk but would like to donate that would be wonderful. If you would like assistance we are happy to help, call Christina 07990 655471.

ADOREMUS On Saturday, 14th September, the Catholic Church in England and Wales will gather at St Mary’s College, Oscott, for a special day dedicated to renewing and deepening devotion to the Eucharist. This event will include bishops, priests, and laypeople from all dioceses. St Mary’s College holds historical significance as the venue for the first Eucharistic Procession since the Reformation. Unlike the Adoremus event held in Liverpool in 2018, this gathering is not a public event. However, each diocese will be sending a limited number of pilgrims to participate. To extend this devotion to those unable to attend in person, the Bishops of England and Wales invite all parishes to host a time of Exposition on Sunday,15th September. This period of Exposition aims to unite the faithful in focusing on the Eucharist, as we anticipate the Jubilee Year with a renewed and deepened devotion.

TRAINING EVENT FOR 40 HOURS ADORATION Exploring the 40 Hours devotion and how we can offer this as part of our missionary outreach in our parishes and pastoral areas. Saturday 12th October 2024, 2.30pm-5.30pm St Thomas Centre, Primrose Hill, Northampton, NN2 6AG Tea and Coffee will be provided. Cost £5. This afternoon session will be run by Canon John Udris, Co-ordinator of the Spirituality Network & Alex Heath of Mission Northampton. Come and explore the history, background and spirituality of the 40 Hours devotion as well as practical strategies for sharing this powerful prayer for mission in our Parishes and our Pastoral Areas. Please visit https://northamptondiocese.org/courses/40-hours-adoration-october-2024/

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

27th July – 4th August

Sunday Readings: Year B.
Weekday Readings: Cycle I.

There is no Sunday Mass live stream from St Andrew’s. Previous live streams of Sunday Mass from Our Lady of Peace can be found on
Facebook: ourladyofpeacecatholicchurchburnham and YouTube: youtube.com/@ourladyofpeacecatholicchur3404/streams

MASS CHANGES

N.B. Our Lady of Peace church will be closed from 15th July until mid-September. All Masses, Funerals and Baptisms will be celebrated at St Andrew’s Church in Cippenham. Our weekend Masses will be as follows: 6.00pm Mass on Saturdays, 11.30am and 6.00pm Mass on Sundays.

No Mass on Saturday mornings until resumption of Masses in Our Lady of Peace Church.

Saturday 27th July | Vigil Mass | SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
6.00pm St. Andrew’s – Jimmy Doran RIP (Doran & Family), People of the Parish

Sunday 28th July | SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
11.30am St. Andrew’s – Special Intention (Hatch Family)

6.00pm St. Andrew’s – Connie Sugrue 91st Birthday INT (Sugrue & Family), Eudes Coutinho RIP 60th Birthday Remembrance (Almeida Family)

Monday 29th July
8.30am St. Andrew’s – Adoration

9.15am St. Andrew’s – Morning Prayer

9.30am St. Andrew’s – Suzanne Brown RIP 4th Anniversary (John Basey), June Anita Bush RIP (Miriam Balcerski)

Tuesday 30th July
8.30am St. Andrew’s – Adoration

9.15am St. Andrew’s – Morning Prayer

9.30am St. Andrew’s – Suzanne Brown RIP 4th Anniversary (Brown Family)

1.00pm St. Andrew’s – Requiem Mass for Priscilla Taylor (Cilla) RIP

Wednesday 31st July
8.30am St. Andrew’s – Adoration

9.15am St. Andrew’s – Morning Prayer

9.30am St. Andrew’s – Family Intention (Christina), Eatwell (Foundation)

Thursday 1st August
8.30am St. Andrew’s – Adoration

9.15am St. Andrew’s – Morning Prayer

9.30am St. Andrew’s – Lyn & Kelvin Baynes INT (R. Group)

Friday 2nd August
8.30am St. Andrew’s – Adoration

9.15am St. Andrew’s – Morning Prayer

9.30am St. Andrew’s – Jerry O’Donovan RIP (O’Donnell), Michael Rodrigues RIP Anniversary (Christina Rodrigues)

Saturday 3rd August
N.B. No Mass on Saturday mornings until resumption of Masses in Our Lady of Peace Church.

Saturday 3rd August | Vigil Mass | EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
6.00pm St. Andrew’s – Frank Stewart RIP (June Potter), People of the Parish

Sunday 4th August | EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
11.30am St. Andrews – Thomas & Millie Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving (Fernandez), Florian Tkaczyk RIP 2nd Anniversary (Elizabeth), John Joseph Oates RIP (Oates Family), Kuriakose Chacko RIP (Mathew & Family), Shannon D’Costa INT (Francis & Roselin D’Costa)

3.30pm St. Andrew’s – Syro-Malabar Holy Qurbana

6.00pm St. Andrew’s – Denis Sugrue RIP 8th Anniversary (Sugrue Family), Peter Hill RIP (Maura)

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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