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Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday

Dear Friends,

We may be drawn to many aspects and events in the yearly calendar of the church but none is more sacred or important than this week. It brings us to the centre piece of the meaning of what it is to be a follower of Jesus. We may be reasonably comfortable that we have a grasp of Jesus teaching especially in the commandments. Yet in today’s ceremony let us not forget the culture of the time – Jesus comes among us as one who serves (eg: the washing of the feet). We all have gifts. Do we use them in line with gospel values? I have been spared long enough that even in small things we struggle because we do not see ourselves as ones who serve and bring the best out of others.

If you have any issues in your life that prevent you being on good terms with another then pray, pray and pray to resolve it now. There are usually two sides to every story.

Let us  act as a pilgrim people this week to honour our Blessed Lord’s Resurrection at the weekend. If you can attend the various liturgies please make a special effort.

A blessed Holy Week to all and may we grow refreshed for the message. Jesus died to set us free.

Please note that there is no 10.00am mass on Friday 25^th April. There will be a Funeral Mass at 11.00am for Mary Short RIP

Happy Easter to you all

Fr John

Please pray for all those who have died recently:

Mary Cornell, Paul Harker,

Jason Oh, Bridie O’Shea, Rosemary Reeder

May they rest in peace.

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

Marie Bellizzi, Margaret Bishop, Neil Brackley, Millie Bridger, Josie Cash, Anthony Cheah, Teresa Connell, Pat Conroy, Ray Cookson, Cathy Cowan, Eddie Cummins, Sue Cummins, Elizabeth MacDermott, Mary Dixon, Maggie Duncan, Belen Dunlop, Desmond Fleming, Leo Gibson, Maureen Harker, Ian Harrison, Michele Haygreen, Mary Higton, Jim Hollis, Alan Jenkins, Ian Joseph, Mary Kearney, 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, Jennifer Rolfe,

Kathleen Sampson, Moira Sced, Sherry Small, Ralph and Pauline Smith, Kathleen Twomey,

Godelieve Vandersloten, Jean Watkins, Deborah Wright

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

Mass Intentions

Sat 19^th Apr     12 noon           Swieconka – Blessing of Food

                        12.30pm          Confessions

8.00pm            Easter Vigil - Miles Simpson (Private intention) (Anne)

Sun 20^th Apr                           Easter Sunday

8.30am            All Parishioners, David Allen RIP (Anniv.) (Grace)

                        10.30am          Betty Lee RIP (Vivian McCarthy)

5.30pm            Michael & Neville Lowe RIP (Ian and Jane Lowe-Ferguson)

Mon 21^st Apr  10.00am          All Parishioners and all who have died this past year

Tue 22^nd Apr   10.00am          George Barham RIP (Ezie & Audine)

Wed 23^rd Apr  10.00am          Barretto and Dias Family

Thu 24^th Apr   10.00am          For those who care for the sick and vulnerable

Fri 25^th Apr     11.00am          Funeral – Mary Short RIP

Sat 26^th Apr     6.00pm            John O’Neill RIP (Anniv)(Anne French)

Sun 27^th Apr   8.30am            Robert de Costa (Maria & family)

                        10.30am          Anthony (Birthday)

                        5.30pm            Sitjo and Priya Stephen (Sitjo)

Collections for Weekend 12^th/13^th Apil 2025

Details of collection for last week will be given in next week’s newsletter.

Retiring Collections – April

• 18^th (Good Friday) – Collection for the Holy Places of Palestine
• 19^th/20^th - Easter Gift to Father John
• 26^th/27^th – Day of Prayer for Vocations

Liturgy of the Word with Children – Saturday 26^th April 10-1.30pm at the Philip Howard Centre, Crawley. Contact Simon South email: simon.south@abdiocese.org.uk or tel: 07415306222

OLQH Parish Youth Club

Our Youth club for ages 12-14 (years 7-9 at school) will be meeting on Friday 25^th April from 6.15pm to 7.15pm in the church hall. All children within this age group are welcome to attend with the consent of parents.

There will be games and fun activities for all, so invite a friend and come ready to make new friends and learn about the love of God.

Divine Mercy Sunday – 27^th April

Starting 3pm at St Peter’s, Shoreham we invite you to join us in observing a Holy Hour of Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Confessions followed by Benediction at 4.00pm. Jesus made a promise via St Faustina that the person who receives the Eucharist in a state of grace on the 8^th day of Octave of Easter will have all sins and punishment forgiven. This feast was inaugurated by St John Paul in 2000. All welcome. More info please email:

adurvalley@abdiocese.org.uk

The Marist School Ascot

Sat 17^th May, 9.00-11.30am they are hosting Whole School Open Morning – ideal opportunity to visit Nursery, Prep, Senior and VI Form. For Senior School entry there is a taster day for girls currently in year 5 on Mon 9^th June. For more information please visit: www.themarrist.com

Mass for Migrants

11^th May 5.30pm at St Joseph’s Church, Brighton BN2 3AA
Celebrated by Bishop Richard Moth for migrants in recognition of the valuable contribution they make to the life and mission of the Church. Further details: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/hdadbibi

Open Events - Salesian College, Farnborough
 
Open Morning – Saturday 10^th May
The whole family are invited to hear from the headmaster, staff and students, tour the campus, engage in activities, and chat with our Admissions Team over refreshments.
 
 
To book your place please go to: www.salesiancollege.com

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

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