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Confirmation Programme 2026

Enrolment and Commitment Forms

Confirmation is a joyful and serious step - it celebrates the decision to continue to be a Disciple of Jesus, and to become a full adult member of God’s family.

Below are two forms that need to be completed, signed and returned to the Parish together with the Candidate's baptismal certificate before 30th November 2025.

Enrolment Form     Commitment Form

26th September

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Friends,

Today we encounter a very often repeated image in the Gospel. In the time that Jesus walked on earth, there was even a greater divide between rich and poor. There was no social security and the poor were not to be found living near those who were secure and sometimes well off. It is even true today when you are asked for your address, which gives away quickly where you stand in the social ladder. Today’s Gospel reminds us that it’s not where we live or what our bank account might be like in the eyes of the Lord. Lazarus is seen in the presence of Abraham, whereas the rich man is in Hades another name for missing out on salvation, a displaced person or the land of the lost. It says much about his character that he should plead for his five brothers who are still walking the earth. The answer he received was they should listen to Moses and the prophets. He replies, they would be more persuaded by someone who has died and missed the mark. Each person must try to apply this teaching to their own lives not to others.

Big congratulations to Kezia Philby (granddaughter of Rita and Peter Cockram) and Christopher Roberts who were married on Saturday last at OLQH. The flowers are their gift to the Church.

May I thank all who give their time to the parish in so many ways that few see or understand. Please pray for each other and if you can volunteer for something that appeals to you so much the better.

God bless you all,

Fr John

Please pray for all those who have died recently:

Sheila Daly, Ausra Donnan, Mary Hunter, Beryl McGirr, Angel Yu

May they rest in peace.

Please pray for all those who are sick at this time:

Marie Bellizzi, Neil Brackley, Millie Bridger, Josie Cash, Anthony Cheah, Teresa Connell, Pat Conroy, Ray Cookson, Cathy Cowan, Ray Corry, Eddie Cummins, Sue Cummins, Elizabeth MacDermott, Mary Dixon, Maggie Duncan, Belen Dunlop, Desmond Fleming, Leo Gibson, Maureen Harker, Ian Harrison, Michele Haygreen, Mary Higton, Alan Jenkins, Ian Joseph, Mary Kearney, Shelley Kimmel, Shirley Livera, Anne MacKenzie, Georgia Mackinlay, Luz Martin, Didier McGaw, Patricia McMahon, Joyce Monserrat, Jasmine Moorehead, Louise Moorehead, Maura Morris, Saura Perez Olmos, Adrei Penkov, Valeria Penkova, Aurora Ramirez, Zofia Reynolds, Kathleen Sampson, Moira Sced, Sherry Small, Ralph and Pauline Smith, Godelieve Vandersloten, Jean Watkins, Deborah Wright

and all those named on the noticeboard in Our Lady’s Shrine.

Mass Intentions

Sat 27^th Sep     6.00pm            Manuel and Marcelina Barretto RIP (Anthony)
Sun 28^th Sep    8.30am            All Parishioners
                        10.30am          Colette Daly RIP (Anne Marie Corbally)
                        5.30pm            Mary Hunter RIP (Donor)
Mon 29^th Sep  7.30pm            Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
Tue 30^th Sep    10.00am          Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
Wed 1^st Oct     10.00am          Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
Thu 2^nd Oct     10.00am          James Connelly RIP (Anniv.) (B. Connelly)
Fri 3^rd Oct       10.00am           Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist

Sat 4^th Oct       1.00pm            First Saturday Devotion of Reparation
6.00pm            Walter Dunphy RIP (2^nd Anniv.) (Family)
Sun 5^th Oct      8.30am             John Beaumont RIP (Family)
                        10.30am          Children’s Liturgy Harvest Festival
                        5.30pm            Mary Hunter RIP (Sarah, Alasdair, Elaine)

Retiring Collections in September

27^th/28^th          PCF Third World & Charities

Collections for Weekend 20^th/21^st September 2025

Offertory Collection                                      £675.23

Gift Aid Collection                                          £80.00

Standing Orders (Weekly Average)           £1192.00

Total                                                                  £1,947.23

St Vincent de Paul                                         £283.57

Harvest Festival 5^th October 10.30am Mass

On 5^th Oct during the 10.30am Mass we will be celebrating Harvest Festival with a family mass. We still have some readings available for primary school aged children – please see one of the children’s liturgy team at this Sunday’s 10.30am Mass or email Emily on e.fanzo@hotmail.com if your child would like to take part.

Harvest Festival is an opportunity to do something for those less fortunate than we are – it’s an ideal time to bring non-perishable foods for the food bank. These items can be left in the white box in the porch. Many thanks

October Day by Day booklets are in the Church porch. They are 50p each.

First Friday Mass

On Friday 3^rd October there will be a 7pm Mass at St. Tarcisius Church, 227 London Road, Camberley GU15 3EY. This is followed by Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Prayer Ministry during a time of musical worship and silence concluding at 8:30pm.

Friends of the Holy Land

At all Masses on the weekend of 4^th and 5^th October, Brendan Metcalfe (CEO) and Edmund Adamus of Friends of the Holy Land, will visit our parish and speak about the work of the Friends and the difference it makes to the small Christian population in Israel, the West Bank, Gaza and Jordan.

There will be a retiring collection and they will bring some leaflets/newsletters about the work of FHL.

For more information, www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk

Music Tuition

I have piano, keyboard and grade 5 theory tuition lesson availability at St Augustine’s and Tomlinscote schools. I also teach at home and online, children and adults. Please message me for details. Lis Hobday 07770 375719.

Quintessentially Wind Afternoon Concert

3pm Sunday 5^th October at St Anne’s Church,

45 Church Road, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ

Back by popular demand! Join us for an hour of light classics, jazz, show and film music, followed by tea and cake, hosted by the Bagshot Guides! Free admission but please give generously as proceeds will support both Connect Counselling Service and the Guides. www.quintessentiallywind.uk

Alton Day of Renewal Prayer Requests

We will pray for anyone feeling isolated, anxious, depressed, or physically ill. We will help you draw close to the love of Jesus, who said “come to me all of you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”. On weekdays 10.00am-4.00pm tel 07579 824523. Full details at www.altonrenewal.com/prayer_request

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Contact Information

Call 01276 504876, or email frimley@abdiocese.org.uk

The Church is located at 111 Portsmouth Road, Frimley, GU16 7AA.  It is on the opposite side of the A325 Portsmouth Road to Frimley Park Hospital.  When facing Frimley Park Hospital, the Church is behind you to the left.

SVP Camberley and Frimley is very active in the community

• we give help to local families and individuals in need and the Hope Hub.
• we purchase specific items of food, utilities, clothing and white goods that are needed.
• we do not give money to clients

If you would like to volunteer to help please contact svpcamberleyandfrimley@outlook.com and /or to give a donation

SVP Camberley account no. 46082417 sort code 60-60-04

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