Welcome

17th April

Third Sunday of Easter

Dear Friends,

We are now in the holy season of Easter which lasts for seven weeks. Today’s Gospel gives us a clear picture of the confusion experienced by the disciples after the traumatic events of Holy Week, the last supper, the trial of Jesus, the way of the cross, the crucifixion and death and now we hear that some women went to the tomb and found it empty. I mention “women” here specifically as one of our very well-known bishops said recently that it was “men” who found the tomb empty. Maybe only a slip of the tongue or could it be that he did not know? Then the men came on the scene and heard their story. They did not recognise Jesus until the breaking of bread. Are our eyes open at the breaking of bread each time we go to mass? This may apply to all of us: we see what we expect to see and hear what we expect to hear in everyday life.

THANKS

Thank you all for your generosity at Easter. This will be sent to reaching the unreached when the total is known. God Bless you all, Fr. John.

Corpus Christi Evening for Young Adults

7pm-9pm Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at Arundel Cathedral

You are invited to an evening for Young Adults (aged 18-35) to gather together as part of the Arundel & Brighton Corpus Christi & Carpet of Flowers Diocesan event. The event will be hosted by the Diocesan Youth team at Arundel Cathedral. The evening will include praise and worship music, a holy hour including time for Adoration and personal prayer, and a talk on the history of the Carpet of Flowers at Arundel Cathedral. With a pub and pizza social to follow in Arundel for those who wish to join. Any questions about this event should be directed to Bex Driver, Diocesan Youth Project Officer E: bex.driver@abdiocese.org.uk  To sign up to this event visit: https://abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/6mf0ty7n

Please pray for all those who have died recently:

David Lewis, Sheila Martin

May they rest in peace.

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

Marie Bellizzi, Neil Brackley, Millie Bridger, Lisa Bruce,  Josie Cash, Anthony Cheah, Teresa Connell, Pat Conroy, Ray Cookson, Cathy Cowan, Ray Corry, Eddie Cummins, Sue Cummins, Mary Curd,  Mary Davies, Mary Dixon, Maggie Duncan, Ann Fitzgerald, Desmond Fleming, John Fleming,  Ezie Joseph, Ravinash Ganasinglan Kumar, Leo Gibson, Maureen Harker, Ian Harrison, Michele Haygreen, Mary Higton, Alan Jenkins, Linda Johnson, Ian Joseph, Mary Kearney, Shelley Kimmel, Shirley Livera, Elizabeth MacDermott, 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, 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 18^th Apr     6.00pm            Michael and Neville Lowe RIP (Ian and Jane Lowe-Ferguson)

Sun 19^th Apr   8.30am            David Allen RIP (Anniv.) (Grace)

                        10.30am          Campbell Pereira RIP (Lorraine and Marina)

                        5.30pm            John O’Neill RIP (Anne French)

Andy Hoolan RIP and Tomas Browne RIP (Paul)

Mon 20^th Apr  7.30pm            Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion

Tue 21^st Apr    10.00am          Holy Souls

Wed 22^nd Apr  10.00am          Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion

Thu 23^rd Apr   10.00am          Peace in the World

Fri 24^th Apr     10.00am          Private intention

Sat 25^th Apr     6.00pm            David Lewis RIP

Sun 26^th Apr   8.30am             All Parishioners

                        10.30am          Kathleen Sampson RIP (Marina Gaudoin)

                                                Antony Sinto (birthday)

                        5.30pm            Work of the St Vincent de Paul Society

Retiring Collection

25^th/26^th April

Education of Future Priests

Collections for Weekend 11^th and 12^th April 2026

Offertory Collection (cash)                                                          £449.06

Offertory Collection (card readers) (weekly average)          £258.00

Parish Charities Fund (TW&C) (monthly average by card)  £564.00

Gift Aid Collection                                                                         £135.00

Standing Orders (Weekly Average)                                          £1192.00

Total                                                                                                 £2598.06

Thank you very much for your continued generosity.

The total amount given to Fr John for Easter will be printed in the newsletter, once we have received the monthly report from the company who processes the card transactions.

Parish Prayer Group

Would you be interested in participating in a parish prayer group – offering prayers to the dedication of Our Lady. My name is Chris Matthews and I am proposing to start this on Wednesday 29^th April at 11am in the Church. This will be on a weekly basis. Should you wish to contact me my telephone numbers are 01276 492563 or mobile 07867 577105.

I look forward to meeting you.

Family Barn Dance

Friday 24^th April 6-8pm at St. Augustine’s school Hall

For the first time at St. Augustine’s School we are organising a family Barn dance for adults and children. A family-friendly evening of live music and simple group dances. This is a Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) with a caller, and no experience is needed as all group dances are taught on the night. The event is open to the community and anyone who enjoys dancing!

• Early Bird tickets (£8 with pizza) are available to book until 19^th Visit www.staugustinespta.uk to book
• Address: St. Augustine’s school, Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Camberley GU16 8PY

To see what a ceilidh or barn dance looks like watch this short video: https://youtube.be/7iAT80KNRwU?si=hlrJqRJEe8WsXFuf

May Day by Day (50p each) and the May/June edition of the Bible Alive (£2 per copy) are available in the Church porch.

Farnborough Hill

Open Afternoon

1.40pm on Friday 24^th April For prospective parents and their daughters.

Taster Days -18^th and 22^nd June

For girls in Year 5.

The Diocese sends out a weekly e-bulletin newsletter which includes details of formation and events taking place across the Diocese and our wider Catholic community. To sign up, please go to: mailchi.mp/7529e811ae63/joinourlist

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

Mass Times:

Saturday 6pm
Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am and 5.30pm

Confirmation

Confirmation Rehearsal will be on Wednesday 20th May, 19:15 at OLQH

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.

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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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