Parish News
PARISH FINANCES
Weekend of 12th – 13th May: Loose £597.94. Envelopes £422.50. Standing Orders £250. Total £1,270.44. Thank you for your generosity. There will be a second collection this weekend for World Communications day (Mass Media).
CONGRATULATIONS
- to Romaliah Ycaza and Philip Haire who are to be married on Friday, 25th May at Our Lady of Peace. We wish them every blessing.
CONGRATULATIONS
- to Alexandra Elizabeth Hesketh, who will be Baptised at Our Lady of Peace this Sunday, 20th May. Please pray for Alexandra, her parents Anthony and Nicola, and her Godparents. Also congratulations to Aiden Harvey Coles, who will be Baptised at Our Lady of Peace this Sunday, 20th May. Please pray for Aiden, his parents Kai and Louise, and his Godparents.
GIFT AID OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
If you have offertory envelopes, please could you write your name on the outside of your envelope for the next week. Also if you are one of the following numbers your new boxes of envelopes are in the Sacristy at Our Lady of Peace, please collect for the new financial year – Numbers 15, 19, 29, 38, 46 and 79. Many thanks.
READERS & EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS ROTA
26th – 27th May
Saturday 6.00 pm - Patsy Murphy and Pat Parker.
Sunday 9.45 am - Readers : Melissa Whatley and Jean Walker. Eucharist Ministers : Denise McClintock, Barbara and Robert Bryant, Angela Mackri and Franka Deluca.
Sunday 6.00 pm - Lisa Mennone and Anita Ngu.
2nd – 3rd June
Saturday 6.00 pm - Helen Murphy and Mike Connolly.
Sunday 9.45 am - Readers : Liz Bamber and Martin Walker. Eucharist Ministers : Melissa Whatley, Valerie Barlow, Teresa Hillier, Andrea Barry and Lisa Mennone.
Sunday 6.00 pm - Jaga Heys and Denise McClintock.
The rotas are available here on the Parish website.
PARISH MASS BOOKS
We have now received Volume 2 of the new Mass books for Year B which begin on Trinity Sunday. As with Year A and Year B, volume 1 books if you would like to donate £1.95 for one of these books, or £7.95 for the large print books, please feel free to do so, and we will enter into the book a dedication for your intention. Just put into an envelope the offering and the name(s) you wish inscribed in the book(s) and hand to Fr David or Yvonne: if for a deceased person please add 'RIP' to the name or names you wish us to pray for; if for someone alive, please add 'Intention'.
CONFESSIONS
- are on Saturday mornings from 10.00am-10.30am and Saturday evenings from 5.15pm-5.45pm.
PENTECOST NOVENA 2012
The will be two occasions in our parish to celebrate the Novena to the Holy Spirit as we prepare for Pentecost. The first is organised in conjunction with the Diocesan Evangelisation Team and will be an occasion to pray for those who are trying to find their way - it is open especially to anyone who wishes to learn more about the Faith. It is a good occasion for us in our parish to pray for those we know who are not Catholics or who have lapsed in their Faith. This Novena will take place in the evenings and the first will be at 7.30pm on Friday 18th May. The other times will be advertised in the Newsletter. (Mass Times & Intentions).
- The other occasion is entitled PENTECOST NOVENA 2012 Renew the face of the earth For an Outpouring of The Holy Spirit - For The Church - For Priests and Vocations. This will be held at St Andrew’s Church, from Friday, 18th May to Saturday, 26th May from 6.00am to 7.00am each day, Pentecost Vigil from 10.00pm to midnight on 26th May, Praise/Talk/Silent invocation/Novena Prayers. All are welcome.
BURNHAM LIGHTHOUSE 2012
They are currently open for people to register to help and to register their children to attend. Lighthouse in Burnham will run from 23rd - 27th July. Anyone wanting to sign up as volunteers or wish for their children to attend should visit www.lighthouseburnham.org.uk.
If you need to update your CRB relating to Lighthouse, there will be an open day at Burnham Library on Saturday 26th May from 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Burnham Library, Windsor Lane | SL1 7HR
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The fourth class of the Confirmation programme is on Wednesday, 23rd May at 7.00pm in St Andrew’s. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Peter on Tuesday, 6th June at 7.30 pm in Our Lady of Peace.
IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER ARE IN HOSPITAL
- the Chaplaincy Team may not know you are there - the Hospital has a very tight understanding of Data Protection. If you would like Holy Communion whilst there (always a good idea!) and/or a visit from the Priest, please do ring 01753 633660: Sr Norah Doyle will handle your request.
Also see:
Heatherwood & Wexham Park Hospitals Trust - Chaplaincy
IN OUR PARISH
Melissa Whatley, is our Child Protection Representative, click here to email. Maura Potter, is our Pastoral Co-ordinator for the sick and housebound telephone 01628 666278, click this link to email. If you, a relative, friend or neighbour are sick or house bound and would like to receive Holy Communion please ring Maura on 01628 666278.
LUTON GOOD COUNSEL
An agency providing pro-life pregnancy support from a Catholic perspective, produce a newsletter, if you wish to receive this by email please click on this link, or contact Luton Good Counsel, 16 West Hill Road, Luton LU1 3LY - 01582 411155.
LGC website
TOGETHER IN FAITH
If you pledged to donate to the campaign on our commitment weekend and you have not returned the pledge card sent to you in December, please could you return it as soon as possible, as we have to record this with the Diocese. If you have lost the pledge card please contact Yvonne who will provide you with a further copy.
Together In Faith (Diocese website)
DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2012
Copies are available in the Church porches, priced £5.
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE PARISH WEBSITE
- can be sent to me (Fr David) at my e-mail address (Click on this link for my email). Items on paper and print are also accepted and can be given to me or delivered to the presbytery.
Dates For Your Diaries
BIBLE STUDY GROUP
- the group will meet on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Sacristy of Our Lady of Peace.
For further information, please contact Bob Bryant on 01628 543650.
ALTAR SERVERS’ MASS
On Saturday, 26th May at 11.00am in Our Lady of Peace there will be Altar Servers’ and Guild of St Stephen Mass with a party afterwards. All servers are invited.
Also see:
Diocese of Northampton - The Guild of St Stephen
BURNHAM LIGHTHOUSE 2012
They are currently open for people to register to help and to register their children to attend. Lighthouse in Burnham will run from 23rd - 27th July. Anyone wanting to sign up as volunteers or wish for their children to attend should visit www.lighthouseburnham.org.uk.
If you need to update your CRB relating to Lighthouse, there will be an open day at Burnham Library on Saturday 26th May from 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Burnham Library, Windsor Lane | SL1 7HR
CLOTHES SALE FOR CHRISTIAN AID
On Saturday, 26th May there will be a clothes sale for Christian Aid. If you have any nearly new clothes you would like to donate please speak to Revd Janet at St Andrew’s. Please check the notice boards for further information.
St Andrew’s website | Christian Aid Week
A DAY WITH MARY
Sunday, 3rd June at National Shrine of Our Lady, Walsingham. A day of instruction, devotion and intercession. It will start at 12.10pm at the Friday Market, Walsingham with the Angelus and procession along ‘Pilgrims Way’ to the Shrine, on arrival at 1.00pm at the Shrine, the Shrine Director Fr Alan Williams SM welcomes you, with the Crowning of Our Lady, Act of Consecration and sung Litany. Lunch is at 1.30pm (bring packed lunch). At 2.30pm Exposition, outside procession and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, At 5.00pm Closing Mass. Further details on 01328 820217, or visit www.adaywithmary.org
APF/MILL HILL MISSIONARIES
Annual Mass on Sunday, 3rd June at 3.00pm at St Joseph’s, Maidenhead, with refreshments after the Mass, numbers attending would be helpful, please contact John on 01628 662783.
36 Cookham Rd, Maidenhead | SL6 7EG
APF-Missio website | MHM website
PARISH PARTY
A Parish Party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will take place in the Presbytery garden on Sunday 3rd June. There will be no 11.30am Mass at St Andrews and the 9.45am Mass at Our Lady of Peace will be at 11.00am instead. The evening Mass at 6.00pm will not be affected. Please bring food to share and your own drinks. We hope to have a raffle so donations of prizes would be appreciated. If anyone has a gazebo to cover the food please bring along early on the day.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (direct.gov.uk)
ST ANDREW’S GET TOGETHER
- on Monday, 4th June to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Fancy dress for children, come as Kings and Queens. Soft drinks provided but please bring food to share: the idea will be for every nationality to bring examples of their national food – though Fr David is doing his research into the preparation of Irish Stew! Any money raised will be used for refurbishments. An "ideas box" has been placed at the back of the Church, for suggestions for fun nights, entertainment etc.
St Andrew's website
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
Saturday, 9th June, 1.30pm Procession from the Friday Market Place (along the Pilgrim Route, the old railway line), on arrival a Pilgrimage Service in the Chapel of Reconciliation, Mass at 4.00pm.
Diocese website | Walsingham National Shrine website
ST VINCENT DE PAUL AND
THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The SVP and the Catholic Women’s League invite you to a celebration of Holy Mass with the sacramental anointing of the sick at St Andrew’s on Saturday, 9th June at 3.00 p.m. This will be followed by a tea party. Transport can be arranged if required, please contact Bernie on 01628 603315.
St Andrew's website | SVP | CWL
HCPT DANCE IN AID OF THE CHILDREN’S EASTER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
- on 16th June, at the Irish Club, tickets £5. For more information or tickets please contact Kay Gatt at St Anthony's Church 01753 643320.
ROSARY LINK FOR VOCATIONS
Mass, Rosary and Exposition for vocations, seminarians and Priests in our Diocese, will be celebrated in Holy Family Church, Langley on Friday, 15th June at 7.00pm. Please see notice board for dates in other Parishes.
226 Trelawney Avenue, Langley | SL3 7RE | 01753 543770
Holy Family Parish website
Mass Times & Intentions
19th MAY - 27th MAY
Saturday 19th May | THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
5.15pm - 5.45pm Our Lady of Peace Confessions
6.00 pm Our Lady of Peace - Philomena & Stanley Ward RIP
7.00 pm Our Lady of Peace - Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
Sunday 20th May | THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
6.00 am St Andrew's - Holy Spirit Novena
9.00 am St Gilbert’s - Francisco Barros RIP (Almeida)
9.45 am Our Lady of Peace - Shahbaz Bhatti RIP (Rawling)
11.30 am St Andrew’s - For the Parish
6.00 pm Our Lady of Peace - John McNamara RIP (Downes)
7.00 pm Our Lady of Peace - Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
Monday 21st May | St Christopher Magellan’s & Companions
6.00 am St Andrew's - Holy Spirit Novena
9.30 am Our Lady of Peace - Persecuted Christians (Rawling)
7.30 pm Our Lady of Peace - Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
Tuesday 22nd May | St Rita of Cascia
6.00 am St Andrew's - Holy Spirit Novena
9.30 am Our Lady of Peace - Dunne (Foundation)
7.30 pm Our Lady of Peace - Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
Wednesday 23rd May | Eastertide
6.00 am St Andrew's - Holy Spirit Novena
9.30 am Our Lady of Peace - Cafferty family intentions (Patsy & Carol)
7.30 pm Our Lady of Peace - Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
Thursday 24th May | Eastertide
6.00 am St Andrew's Holy Spirit Novena
9.30 am St Andrew’s Richardson (Foundation)
7.30 pm Our Lady of Peace Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
Friday 25th May | St Bede the Venerable
6.00 am St Andrew's - Holy Spirit Novena
9.30 am Our Lady of Peace - Holy Souls (Rawling)
7.30 pm Our Lady of Peace - Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
Saturday 26th May | St Philip Neri
6.00 am St Andrew's - Holy Spirit Novena
9.30 am Our Lady of Peace - Michael O’ Regan RIP (Birthday remembrance)
10.00am - 10.30am Our Lady of Peace Confessions
11.00 am Our Lady of Peace - Altar Servers' Mass (see Parish News)
Saturday 26th May | PENTECOST SUNDAY
5.15pm - 5.45pm Our Lady of Peace Confessions
6.00 pm Our Lady of Peace - Julia Murphy RIP & Zuzu Smith RIP (Patsy & Carol)
7.00 pm Our Lady of Peace - Diocesan Holy Spirit Novena
10.00 pm St Andrew’s - Holy Spirit Pentecost vigil
Sunday 27th May | PENTECOST SUNDAY
9.00am St Gilbert’s - Maria Nealon RIP (Bowron)
9.45am Our Lady of Peace - Caleandro family RIP
11.30am St Andrew’s - For the Parish
6.00pm Our Lady of Peace - Carlos Acutis RIP (Rawling)
At Our Lady of Peace, Morning Prayer is prayed before every weekday Mass and the Rosary is prayed after the Mass: all are welcome to join us.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays 10.00 - 10.30 am and 5.15 - 5.45 pm at Our Lady of Peace.
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