ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (YEAR B) 16TH AUGUST 2015

(PARISH MASS BOOK PAGE 180)

PARISH FINANCES 9th August : Loose 509.77. Envelopes 383. Standing Orders 446. Total
1,338.77. Many thanks for your generosity.
MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA (THE WHITE FATHERS) This weekend we welcome Fr Frank
Nolan who will be speaking about the work of the Missionaries of Africa. There will be a retiring
collection held.
GIFT AID OFFERTORY GIVING If you are a UK taxpayer, you could add 25p to every 1 that
you give to your Parish (at no cost to yourself) through Gift Aid. You can give through the Gift Aid
envelope system, or pay by Standing Order. If you require any further information please ring
Yvonne on 01628 605764 or email yvonnecaff@talktalk.net
SERVICE OF WORD AND HOLY COMMUNION Due to holidays during August on Wednesday
mornings there will not be a Service of Word and Holy Communion.
MASS CHANGE Mass on Friday, 21st August will be at St Gilberts at 7.30pm.
CONGRATULATIONS to Rocco James DAnastasi and Harley Fionn Hancey-Gartside who
will be Baptised on Saturday, 22nd August. Please pray for their parents, grandparents and
their Godparents.
PLEASE REMEMBER the sick of our Parish: Sr Monica, Vivien Ellis, Ron Shaw, Sharmaine
Deans, Ronald Deans, Raul Khan, Becky Warren-Heyes, Angela Brown, Tony Richardson,
Hilton and Mary Hughes, Jane McMahon, Abid Ali, Joan Langer, Caroline Tembe, Mena
Trethewey, Joanna Deverill, Sabah Ali-Marat, Samina Jalal, James Deegan, Joe Gartland,
Deacon Douglas Denny, baby Matthew William Davis, Annie and Francisco Dias, Michele Di
Gangi, Daisy Wingrove, Mary Morrissey, Cedrica Lobo, Mary Green, Danny Smith, Michele
Deluca, Deacon Ted Connolly, Marian Bellamy, Demetri Mackri, Charlie Young, Lynn Arnold,
Graham Loudon, Ann Cronin, Mabel McCulloch, Phyllis Wallbank, Joanna Glowski, Rocco
Seagrove, Rosemary Conry, Marie Stephens, Deacon George Brooker, Ann and Des Gurrie,
Kathleen Jemmett, Fr David, Jerry Ellis, Francis Cashell, Jim Scott, Kathleen Richardson.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

Saturday
5.15pm-5.45pm
5.15pm-6.00pm
6.00pm

15th August
Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of Peace

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Sunday
9.45am

16th August
Our Lady of Peace

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11.30am

St Andrews

Monday
9.30am

17th August
Our Lady of Peace

7.00pm

Our Lady of Peace

Tuesday
9.30am

18th August
Our Lady of Peace

Thursday
8.30am
9.30am

20th August
St Andrews
St Andrews

Friday
7.30pm

21st August
St Gilberts

Saturday
5.15pm-5.45pm
5.15pm-6.00pm
6.00pm

22nd August
Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of Peace

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

Confessions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mary Morgan RIP (Rosario)
Katherine & Patrick Ward RIP (Ward)

Sunday
9.45am

23rd August
Our Lady of Peace

11.30am

St Andrews

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

Alice Deignan RIP (Anniversary) (Deignan)
People of the Parish
Janina Kozimor RIP
Zygmunt Kozimor RIP

Confessions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Patrick Ryan Intentions (Vaughan)
Bernie McGoveran Intentions (Gatt)
Bridie OConnor Intentions (Mairin & Brid)
Breda Flynn Intentions (Sugrue)
People of the Parish
Fiona Carmichael RIP (Anniversary)
Persecuted Christians and Conversion of hearts
who persecute them and Orphans of Ebola
(Rosary Group)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Theresa Van Wyck RIP (Potter)
Dr NC, Zeenat, Julion Deans RIP (Irene)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Harper family Intentions (Gatt)
Thanksgiving (Boundy)
London Run in Thanksgiving (Rosary Group)
Molly Curran RIP (Rowe)

Morning Prayer is prayed before every weekday Mass and the Rosary is prayed after
Mass: all are welcome to join us

ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament prior to the 6.00pm Mass on Saturdays, beginning at
5.15pm. Please respect the Lord and those who would like to pray by maintaining silence in
Church prior to Mass.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Monday at Our Lady of Peace from
7.00pm to 8.00pm. All welcome to join in Contemplating the Face of Christ through prayer,
praise and stillness. There is also Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Worship, Scripture,
Silence and Divine Mercy Prayer at St Andrews every Thursday from 8.30am 9.30am. All
welcome.
VOLUNTEERS needed for the London Run Sandwich-makers at St Peter's on Monday mornings
7.15am-8.15am which includes coffee and cakes for helpers. Just turn up if you can help.
MISSIO please would you kindly bring your boxes in current use to Mass with you as soon as
possible. Please ensure that boxes are always left with someone at Church whom you know.
READERS & EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA 22nd 23rd August
Saturday 6.00pm Patsy Murphy and John Barry.
Sunday 9.45am Readers : Barbara Bryant and Wanda Murphy.
Eucharist Ministers : Hadrian Lobo, Tina Koenig, Franka Deluca,
Robert Bryant.
11.30am John B and Andrea B.
29th 30th August
Saturday 6.00pm Patsy Murphy and Marie Oke.
Sunday 9.45am Readers : Alexcia Ossei-Williams and Michelle Ossei-Williams
Eucharist Ministers : Maureen Waters, Georgia Clark,
Barbara Bryant, Peter Koenig, Melissa Whatley
IN OUR PARISH Melissa Whatley, is our Child Protection Representative, email
missyb007@hotmail.com Maura Potter, is our Pastoral Co-ordinator for the sick and
housebound telephone 01628 666278, email maura.potter.home@gmail.com. If you, a relative,
friend or neighbour are sick or housebound and would like to receive Holy Communion please
ring Maura on 01628 666278.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES
CHURCH CLEANING will be on Saturday, 22nd August at 9.00am. Please try and spare an hour
to help.
BE STILL Time and space to explore the place of silence and stillness in our relationship with
God in Slough. A Reflective talk, followed by time to be still in prayer, Wednesday, 26th August
from 7.30pm-9.00pm in St Marys, Slough. Further details contact Fr Andrew on 01753 529988.
Email: upton.c.chalvey@gmail.com

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES The course is a nationally accredited

course in Catholic theology and its application in religious education in school and parish. It is
valuable for all teachers and an essential requirement for any teacher applying for senior
management positions in Catholic education. It is also recommended for those who may simply
wish to expand their knowledge of their faith. The course will be held in Milton Keynes, an
induction will be held on 5th September. To find out more please pick up a leaflet at the back of
Church or contact Warren Edwards on 01582 723312 ext 6, Email: edwards@nores.org.uk or
visit www.nores.org.uk
THE SEVEN MANSIONS OF PRAYER Eight weekly teachings on the Spiritual life with Catholic
Evangelist, Derek Williams. How to have an intimate encounter with God in Prayer. Every
Tuesday evening beginning on 8th September until 27th October at St Andrews Shared Church,
Cippenham. Each evening will begin at 7.00pm with the Divine Mercy in song. For further
details contact Millie on 07957 594646, or Derek Williams on 07941 600546
ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL On Friday, 11th September the House of Commons will debate and
vote on a Bill to legalise assisted suicide. This will put the most vulnerable people in our society
at risk. Please contact your MP, urging them to attend the debate and vote against the Bill. You
can send an e-mail to your MP via the Catholic Bishops Conference
website (www.catholicnews.org.uk/assisted-suicide) or send a postcard, copies available in the
Church porches.
SLOUGH FOODBANK This years Ride for Food will take place on Sunday 13th September at
12.30pm starting from Slough Cinema. 24 miles (approx.) around the lovely Berkshire
countryside through Windsor Great Park to Dorney. Bring your own lunch and bring money for
the ice cream stop at Dorney, before returning for about 5.00pm. All are welcome but children
need to be accompanied by an adult. If interested email Toby on tobymckeever@gmail.com.
Fundraising and sponsorship will ideally be via the MyDonate link on our website,
www.slough.foodbank.org.uk, or by cheque, clearly marked "Ride For Food" to Slough
Foodbank, P O Box 4703, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 0ZL.
WALSINGHAM Annual Pilgrimage of Reparation and Prayer for the Sanctity of Life, on Sunday
27th September, led by Rt Rev Philip Egan, Bishop of Portsmouth. All are invited to unite in this
day of Prayer. Further details available on leaflets or please see poster in Church porches..
ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC GRAMMAR SCHOOL Parents are invited to an 11+ Information
evening on Wednesday, 30th September at 8.00pm. Tours of the School for prospective parents
and their children will be on Tuesday, 6th October at 9.15am. Wednesday, 7th October at 9.15am,
and Thursday, 8th October at 9.15am. For further information please contact the Admissions
Secretary on 01753 695072.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL AND THE CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE invite you to a celebration
of Holy Mass with the sacramental anointing of the sick at St Andrews on Saturday, 24th October
at 2.00pm. This will be followed by a tea party. Transport can be arranged, if required please
contact Bernie on 01628 603315.