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 27th April 2024

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Dear Friends,

            I have read this gospel over and over again. It is easy to moralise and think it applies more to others or some others rather than me. But that is a vital mistake. Jesus did not reveal his message and himself to be honoured as if he was a Pharoah or ruler to be obeyed even beyond the grave. That would logically lead to the observance of rules and regulations like “you shall do this”, “you shall not do that”. And why not? Because God would be upset. This reminds us of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Items they liked, even food and other perishables were buried with them to keep them happy. The fact is they were dead, and these gestures meant nothing. In the words of Jesus, “make your home in me as I make mine in yours”. We have a living relationship with Jesus. We are all different, so our response to Jesus dwelling with us now and in the afterlife will be a living experience. So, what we say and do today matters a great deal and the same goes for what we do not say and do. “Make your home in me as I make mine in you” must surely mean that it is a living and loving relationship always being refreshed by prayer, good works and an ever-changing understanding of what God calls me to do. Yes, a big challenge, but one that does not stand still.

• This week we welcome Mary Shiels to speak to us about the work of Mary’s Meals. I do apologise for the close proximity of two appeals. This is a worthy cause, and you were most generous with your response to the same organisation when they asked for your old coins or notes some time ago. Thank you.
• We had a most successful Retreat day at the Verona Fathers house in Sunningdale last Saturday. Please pray for all preparing for Confirmation and First Holy Communion this year and their parents and Catechists.
• First Saturday Devotion of Reparation at 1.00pm on Sat 4^th May in the church. All welcome.

God bless you all,

Fr John

Please pray for all those who have died recently:

Kelly Daniel, Neil Flanigan, Jim Hardy and Donal McCarthy

May they rest in peace.

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

Marie Bellizzi, Margaret Bishop, Veronica Brown, Josie Cash, Anthony Cheah, Cathy Cowan, Eddie Cummins, Sue Cummins, Maggie Duncan, Belen Dunlop, Annie Faghihi, Desmond Fleming, Leo Gibson, Maureen Harker, Paul Harker, Michele Haygreen, Mary Higton, Irene Hole, Jim Hollis, Alan Jenkins,  Ian Joseph, Mary Kearney, Shirley Livera, Anne MacKenzie, Georgia Mackinlay, Luz Martin, Miriam McDonnell, Helen McLachlan, Patricia McMahon, Joyce Monserrat, Maura Morris, Adrei Penkov, Valeria Penkova, Aurora Ramirez, Donal Reidy, Jennifer Rolfe, 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.

May they find consolation in their suffering.

Mass Intentions

Sat 27^th Apr     6.00pm            Antony Sinto (Thanksgiving)

                                                Len Williams RIP (Anne Hodges)

Sun 28^th Apr   8.30am            Edgar Azores RIP and Peter Dormido RIP (Jeanet Shepherd)

                        10.30am          Madalena Gois RIP (2^nd anniv.) (Madalena Moore)

                                                Anthony Doyle RIP (1^st anniv.) (Family)

                        5.30pm            Sijo and Priya’s Intentions (Sijo Stephen)

Mon 29^th Apr  7.30pm            Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist

Tue 30^th Apr   10.00am          All Parishioners

Wed 1^st May   10.00am          Richard Power RIP (Anniv) (Kate & Family)

Thu 2^nd May   10.00am          Anthony Livera RIP (1^st Anniv) (Anitta & Family)

Fri 3^rd May      10.00am          Kathleen Twomey’s Intention

Sat 4^th May     1.00pm            First Saturday Devotion of Reparation in the Church

                        6.00pm            John McCarthy RIP (Philip McCarthy)

Sun 5^th May    8.30am            Mary Josephine & Edmund Veillard RIP (Ted)

                        10.30am          All Parishioners

                        5.30pm            Private Intention

Retiring Collections

27^th/28^th Apr   Mary’s Meals

4^th/5^th May      Parish Charities Fund Third World and Charities

18^th/19^th May  Education of Future Priests

Collections for Weekend 20^th/21^st April 2024

Offertory Collection                                      £487.70

Gift Aid Collection                                          £56.00

Standing Orders (Weekly Average)           £1192.00

Total                                                                  £1735.70

Volunteers Working with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults

All volunteers must have received clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service through the Diocese and Safeguarding Training BEFORE they begin their role. Leaflets to access the training are near the safeguarding notice board. Any queries please contact the presbytery.

Memorial Service

Frimley Park Hospital Maternity Unit are holding a memorial service on Saturday 18^th May between 3.00pm – 5.00pm at St Peter’s Church, Frimley Green Road, GU16 7AQ. This is a non-denominational service for bereaved families.

Youth Weekend Away – Camberley Youth for Christ

Fri 17/5 (7.00pm) to Sun 19/5 (1.00pm) at Runways End Outdoor Centre in Aldershot. An action-packed weekend for young people in school years 6-9 to explore faith whilst having fun. Cost £90 for food, lodging and activities. If the cost is an issue Camberley Youth for Christ might be able to help. Closing date for booking -Friday 5^th May. Full details at camberley.yfc.co.uk/youth-weekend-away-may-2024. Or email: admin@camberley.yfc.co.uk

Parish Toddler Group

We would like to restart our parish’s toddler group. However, in order for this to be possible, we need volunteers to run it. If you have a couple of hours to spare once a month on a Wednesday morning to do this then please contact Diana by emailing diana.apple.uk@gmail.com or phoning

07599 263305. Please kindly note that all volunteers will be required to have a DBS check.

Marriage Care Volunteers Needed

Marriage Care is a Catholic organisation specialising in relationship support. We are looking for marriage preparation course facilitators to prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage (full training is provided for this role), qualified relationship counsellors to support couples in distress and trustees to provide governance and strategic direction for the organisation. For more information please visit: www.marriagecare.org.uk or email: volunteer@marriagecare.org.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

Confirmation 2024

Saturday 20th April 09:00 - Retreat

Thursday 2nd May 19:30 - Rehearsal

Sunday 5th May 14:30 - Confirmation

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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.

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