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Newsletter 19th February 2012
ASH WEDNESDAY (Day of Fasting & Abstinence)
MASS & DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES 9.15 a.m. in School (All welcome) 7.30 p.m. in new Church
The Stations of the Cross will be celebrated each Friday of Lent after the 10.00 a.m. morning Mass.
SUPPORT CAFOD THIS LENT
AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL MATCH YOUR
OFFERING
COUNTING ROTA: Michael & Helen Hall
CLEANING ROTA: Thurs. 23rd Feb. 9am Mrs Kerry, Mrs Payen, Mrs McLaughlin
.The new rota for church cleaning is now available in the church porch; cleaners telephone numbers on the reverse - please retain for future reference. Happily, with new volunteers, the roster reverts to once each six weeks. I hope the new groupings will be acceptable. Contact Phyl Yeoman, 01628 484269, if you have any queries.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time :Celia Welch, Frank Carroll, Maurita St Clair, Kazim
ierz Tomaszewski, Marie Soraghan, Olive Pedoud, Olive Warner, Elisabeth Bettens, Nora Cutler, Fr William Gaffney, Former Parish Priest and Clare Walmsley. May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £639 plus £390 standing orders: total £1029. Many thanks.
DIOCESAN TRAINING COURSE FOR READERS
St Edmund Campion Church, HazlemereOver three consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.On 6th, 13th & 20th March 2012
Topics: Just what is the Word of God? How do we understand the Bible? What is the Lectionary? Proclaiming the Word of God.Led by Mgr. McGinnell & Alex HeathCost £12 for the course or £5 per night (refundable by the parish for our readers)(Booking forms in porch)
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
DONALD REID We are pleased to announce that Donald Reid who has been in our prayers of late is now home again after 5 months in hospital. Thank you for all the prayers.
DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK: The Diocesan Year Book for 2012 has finally become available. You can purchase your copy in the church porch. Price £5.00.
LENTEN LUNCHES Also a reminder that Lenten lunches will be each Friday of Lent 12 noon - 2.00 p.m. starting 24th February in the new Hall
TWA:
We are currently seeking volunteers to knit squares for blankets which we sew up and take to “Feed the Children” in Twyford.
The dimensions of the squares should be 6” x 6” (approximately 29 stitches per row and 42 rows using DOUBLE KNITTING wool.
In 2011 we were able to take about 50 blankets, together with a cheque for £300 towards their shipping charges, which were sent
to their centres in Somalia and to Jordan for Iraqi refugees. (See their website www.feedthechildren.org.uk) Any donations of double knitting wool would also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
Newsletter 12th February
TWA table top saleThis Sunday 12th February.New season's Seville orange marmalade and other preserves; cakes, quiches, candies and lots more. Come and buy after each Mass - perhaps a gift for Valentine's Day?Also a reminder that Lenten lunches will be each Friday 12 noon - 2.00 p.m.starting 24th February.
LENT STUDY GROUPS Lenten Studay Groups will be held again this year. Information and enrolment forms are available in the church porch or contact Phyl Yeoman
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NEW candidates for THE PARISHToday at the 11.00 a.m. Mass we welcome those who wish to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church within the parish this Easter. We have been meeting regularly for the last few months and now we commend them to the prayers and special care of the parish.
Diana Rogers -- Zoe Cselik - - Sarah Escrader -- Peter and Sarah Horsley with their children Charis & Nathaniel -
FAITHFUL DEPARTED: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Raymond Stanton. His funeral service will be in St Peter’s at 1.30p.m. this Friday 17th
SVP SENIOR CITIZENS WINTER LUNCH: The SVP Senior Citizens’ lunch this year is on Saturday 18th February in the Pugin Rooms at St Peters:12.30 p.m. for lunch at 1.00 p.m.. Would you like to come along or do you know someone who would? The meal is again being provided by TWA (Trans World Aid) and SVP members and transport is provided if required. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to come. Places are limited. Ring Kevin 473567, Tony 484255 or Antoinette 485731.
COUNTING ROTA: Ann & Frank McLaughlin
CLEANING ROTA: Thurs 16th February 9amMrs Pearce, Mrs Miles, Mrs Davies
The new rota for church cleaning is now available in the church porch; cleaners telephone numbers on the reverse - please retain for future reference. Happily, with new volunteers, the roster reverts to once each six weeks. I hope the new groupings will be acceptable. Contact Phyl Yeoman, 01628 484269, if you have any queries.
ANNIVERSARIES:Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time: Philippa Tyler, Angela Taylor, Reginald Hoye, Phyllis Meech, Christine Adnitt, Veronica Boniface, Tracy Boland, Wendy Foster.May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £334 plus £390 standing orders: total £724. Catholic Education Fund £175. . Many thanks.
DIOCESAN TRAINING COURSE FOR READERSSt Edmund Campion Church, HazlemereOver three consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.On 6th, 13th & 20th March 2012Topics: Just what is the Word of God? How do we understand the Bible? What is the Lectionary? Proclaiming the Word of God.Led by Mgr. McGinnell & Alex HeathCost £12 for the course or £5 per night (refundable by the parish for our readers)(Booking forms in porch)
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
TWA:We are currently seeking volunteers to knit squares for blankets which we sew up and take to “Feed the Children” in Twyford. The dimensions of the squares should be 6” x 6” (approximately 29 stitches per row and 42 rows using DOUBLE KNITTING wool. In 2011 we were able to take about 50 blankets, together with a cheque for £300 towards their shipping charges, which were sent to their centres in Somalia and to Jordan for Iraqi refugees. (See their website www.feedthechildren.org.uk)Any donations of double knitting wool would also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
Newsletter 5th Feb 2012
LENT STUDY GROUPS
Lenten Studay Groups will be held again this year. Information and enrolment forms are available in the church porch or contact Phyl Yeoman
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Our Thursday evening course continues this week from 7.30 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. in the Pugin Rooms
FAITHFUL DEPARTED: Please pray for Beverley Statham (Monique’s widower) who died on January 11th. His funeral
will be in the Hampden Chapel at Chilterns Crematorium on Monday Feb 6th at 11.00 a.m.. May he rest in peace. Amen
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION IN THE HAND (A gentle reminder might be helpful for some). It is suggested that you hold out your two hands, one on top of the other, to receive the Lord. This makes a worthy “throne” or cross on which to receive the Lord. The bottom hand is then used to take the sacred host from the top hand and consume it while still in front of the priest. Please do not walk away with the sacred host in your hand. It is forbidden to “self intinct.” This means you may not dip your host into the precious blood in the chalice.
SVP SENIOR CITIZENS WINTER LUNCH: The SVP Senior Citizens’ lunch this year is on Saturday 18th February in the
Pugin Rooms at St Peters:12.30 p.m. for lunch at 1.00 p.m.. Would you like to come along or do you know someone who would? The meal is again being provided by TWA (Trans World Aid) and SVP members and transport is provided if required. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to come. Places are limited. Ring Kevin 473567, Tony 484255 or Antoinette 485731.
AN SVP PS We forgot to ask at Christmas, but do you have any small, surplus to requirements, presents suitable for a Senior Citizen to take home with them after their lunch? Please leave them in the church porch or sacristy. (Now where did I put those bath salts and the Cadbury’s dairy box?)
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION INSTRUCTION: for children year 3 and above who are not at Catholic Schools continues on Saturday in the Pugin Room at 3.30p.m. (contact Penny Bedingfield on 01628 486579. )
COUNTING ROTA: Malcolm Thomas and Maureen Gallagher
CLEANING ROTA: Wed. 8th Feb. 4pm. Mrs Kitto, Mrs Lunn, Mrs Harris.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about
this time: Neil Ogilvie-Forbes, Leslie McSweeney, Ellen Herman, Michael Gribbon, Jane Hurley, Elizabeth Elliot, Vaclar Fismistre, Denis McCarthy, Nevinson Egerton de Courcy, Phillipa Tyler, and Angela Taylor. May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £469 plus £390 standing orders: total £859. Many thanks. This week there will be a retiring collection for the Catholic Education Fund.
CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY AND PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS For the last nine years the Catholics Bishops Conference has organised Parliamentary and Public Policy Internships for recently graduated Catholics. This year we are looking to offer 8 internships: Five interns will be placed with Christian MPs at Westminster; two in Public Policy with CAFOD and CARITAS Social Action Network; and one in a media internship at Archbishop’s House Westminster. All internships will run from September 2012 - July 2013 and include accommodation and subsistence allowances. Full details and an application form can be found on our website: http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/interns Completed application forms must either be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or posted to: Michaela Kelly, Head of HR, 39Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX. The closing date is 5pm on 29th February 2012 and Assessment days will be 28th and 29th March 2012.
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month. Parents should telephone me to arrange to come and see me to prepare for baptism and book the date at that preparation meeting.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD All children (especially from 0 -8) are welcome to attend Children's liturgy, which takes place during the 11am Mass at St Peter's. Just after the beginning of Mass, the children are invited to process to the liturgy room. Parents of younger children are also welcome to attend.
FLAME CONGRESS – 24 March This will be a national event to inspire young people at Wembley Arena on 24th March 2012. Thousands of young Catholics will gather to reflect, celebrate and pray, as some of the best speakers in Britain share insights about faith and sport, including witness from Catholic Olympians and Paralympians. Flame Congress is the first event of its kind in England & Wales, and will link Olympic values and faith experience in dynamic and powerful ways. CYMFed – the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation – is running the event, offering the wisdom of specialists in youth ministry from Dioceses, Organisations, Movements and Religious Congregations. Full details are atwww.cymfed.org/flame including programme details and speaker biographies.
YOUR PARISH PRAYER GROUP meets on Thursday after Mass in The Pugin Rooms. Please know that all parishioners are most welcome to join this small group. We begin with coffee and then pray the Divine Office of the morning, have silent prayer, readings of the Word, prayers of thanksgiving and of need, both in our parish and for the many needs in our world. If you wish for prayer for yourself and your loved ones please let Freda know. More importantly come and join us in prayer. Just an hour. Contact Freda Warren 01628 475538.
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
A reminder that Catholics are called by the bishops to abstain from meat on all Fridays, so that as a community we might proclaim our thanks to Jesus Christ who died on a Friday that we might have eternal life.Newsletter 22nd January
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY CONTINUES
EMAIL DIFFICULTIES: We are having difficulties with the parish email address. I can be contacted temporarily on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC?Our Thursday evening course continues this week from 7.30 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. in the Pugin Rooms
FAITHFUL DEPARTED: MARY FORDE. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Forde of The Croft, Marlow. Her funeral Service will be this Thursday at 1.00 p.m. at St Peter’s. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION INSTRUCTION: for children year 3 and above who are not at Catholic Schools continues on Saturday in the Pugin Room at 3.30p.m. (contact Penny Bedingfield on 01628 486579. )
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD All children (especially from 0 -8) are welcome to attend Children's liturgy, which takes place during the 11am Mass at St Peter's. Just after the beginnin g of Mass, the children are invited to process to the liturgy room. Parents of younger children are also welcome to attend.
LUX: Bookings are now open for the next series of residential weekends for young people: “lux”. The next weekend is in Northampton Feb 3rd-5th 2012. Cost £85. Fr. Timothy Radcliffe will be speaking. For details www.nymo.org/halo
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
(January 18th – 25th)
The remainder of Unity week will be marked by the following Services in the Town:
Sunday 6.45 p.m. All Saints Marlow United Service
Monday 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. Methodist Church Service
Tuesday 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. Methodist Church Service
Wednesday 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. Methodist Church Service
YOUR PARISH PRAYER GROUP meets on Thursday after Mass in The Pugin Rooms. Please know that all parishioners are most welcome to join this small group. We begin with coffee and then pray the Divine Office of the morning, have silent prayer, readings of the Word, prayers of thanksgiving and of need, both in our parish and for the many needs in our world. If you wish for prayer for yourself and your loved ones please let Freda know. More importantly come and join us in prayer. Just an hour. Contact Freda Warren 01628 475538.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time: Thomas McMorrow, John Dobbin, Margaret Street, Gladys Cooksley, Daisy Menten, Harold Steinle and Maurice Allen. May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £578 plus £390 standing orders: total £968. Second collection for Bishop’s maintenance was £261. Many thanks.
COUNTING ROTA: John and Ann Davies. New Counting rota in church porch.
CLEANING ROTA:Thurs. 26th January 9am Mrs Kerry, Mrs Payen, Mrs McLaughlin
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month. Parents should telephone me to arrange to come and see me to prepare for baptism and book the date at that preparation meeting.
WALK THROUGH THE
NEW TESTAMENT
at
Marlow Methodist Church
Arranged by Churches together in Marlow
Fri 3rd Feb 7-9.00pm. Saturday 4th Feb 9.00 – 1.00 p.m.
Newsletter 15th January
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
EMAIL DIFFICULTIES: We are having difficulties with the parish email address. I can be contacted temporarily on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Our Thursday evening course continues this week from 7.30 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. in the Pugin Rooms
FAITHFUL DEPARTED: MERVYN VALLADARES. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mervyn who died on Januaryu 6th. His Requiem Mass will be this Tuesday at 10.00 a.m. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
FIRST RECONCILIATION ENROLLMENTCongratulations to the children from St Peter’s School and from other Schools too who are enrolling in the programme of preparation for reception of the Sacrament at this Sunday’s 11.00 a.m. Mass.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD All children (especially from 0 -8) are welcome to attend Children's liturgy, which takes place during the 11am Mass at St Peter's. Just after the beginning of Mass, the children are invited to process to the liturgy room. Parents of younger children are also welcome to attend.
LUX: Bookings are now open for the next series of residential weekends for young people: “lux”. The next weekend is in Northampton Feb 3rd-5th 2012. Cost £85. Fr. Timothy Radcliffe will be speaking. For details www.nymo.org/halo
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
(January 18th - 25th)
Unity Week will be marked by the following Services in the Town
Wednesday 7.15 for 7.30 pm St Peter’s School Unity Supper
Thursday 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. Methodist Church Service
Friday 7.30 p.m. United Reform Church Service of healing and Reconciliation
Sunday 6.45 p.m. All Saints Marlow United Service
Monday 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. Methodist Church Service
Tuesday 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. Methodist Church Service
Wednesday 12.30 – 1.00 p.m. Methodist Church Service
YOUR PARISH PRAYER GROUP meets on Thursday after Mass in The Pugin Rooms. Please know that all parishioners are most welcome to join this small group. We begin with coffee and then pray the Divine Office of the morning, have silent prayer, readings of the Word, prayers of thanksgiving and of need, both in our parish and for the many needs in our world. If you wish for prayer for yourself and your loved ones please let Freda know. More importantly come and join us in prayer. Just an hour. Contact Freda Warren 01628 475538.
CHURCHES TOGETHER in MARLOW. Unity Supper to be held in St Peter’s school on Wednesday 18th January 7.15
for 7.30 pm. The speaker will be Rev. Martin Davis from `A walk through the Bible’. Tickets £5 in church porch after Mass or contact Phyl Yeoman who would also appreciate help with food preparation. Tel: 01628 4842269.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time: John Joseph Donnelly, Helen Ball, Thomas Woods, Michael Fogarty, Maureen Ward, Doreen Brown, Thomas McMorrow, John Dobbin.May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £495 plus £390 standing orders: total £885. Many thanks.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY for Bishop’s Maintenance.
COUNTING ROTA: Michael & Helen Hall - New Counting rota in church porch.
CLEANING ROTA:Thurs 19th January 9.00am Mrs Pearce, Mrs Miles, Mrs Davies.
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month. Parents should telephone me to arrange to come and see me to prepare for baptism and book the date at that preparation meeting.
WALK THROUGH THE
NEW TESTAMENTatMarlow Methodist ChurchArranged by Churches together in Marlow Fri 3rd Feb 7-9.00pm. Saturday 4th Feb 9.00 – 1.00 p.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION INSTRUCTION: for children year 3 and above who are not at Catholic Schools continues on Saturday in the Pugin Room at 3.30p.m. (contact Penny Bedingfield on 01628 486579. )
Newsletter 8th January
EMAIL DIFFICULTIES: We are having difficulties with the parish email address. I can be contacted temporarily on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Our Thursday evening course continues this week from 7.30 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. in the Pugin Rooms
MOVEABLE FEASTS 2012 By ancient tradition the date of Easter and the moveable feasts of the year are proclaimed today
Baptism of the Lord 9thJanuary
Ash Wednesday 22nd February
Easter Sunday 8th April
Ascension of the Lord 20th May
Pentecost 27th May
Trinity Sunday 3rd June
Corpus Christi 10th June
Sacred heart of Jesus 15th June
Christ the King 25th November
REMINDER: STARTING SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2012. The supplementary form needs to be signed by our Parish Priest and returned to school by the 15th January 2012 along with a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate.
Father Michael asks that parents wishing him to sign their supplementary form see him after Sunday Mass (9.00am, 11.00am and 5.30pm). copies of the Parents Guide and supplementary forms are now available on the Bucks County Council Website (www.buckscc.gov.uk) They can be found on the `Apply online’ page.
“ORDINARY TIME” On Tuesday we enter into the “Ordinary Time” of the Church’s liturgical Year since Christmastide finishes on Monday with our celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. This coming week is the first week of the year; the Sunday Lectionary is from the year of Mark (Year B); the weekday lectionary is Year 2 and this week the Psalter is Week 1.
SVP: A “THANK YOU” The SVPhere at St. Peter’s would like to thank everyone for their support during ghe past year, and hopefully for their continued support in the future. We wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year. Butr now for the bad news. The SVP Christmas raffle raised £95 (well done everybody) but unfortunately no one from St Peter’s had a winning ticket. Think of it as the “taking part” that counts! And there is always next year. Thank you. A full list of the results is in the church porch
YOUR PARISH PRAYER GROUP resume our weekly meetings this week on Thursday after Mass in The Pugin Rooms. Please know that all parishioners are most welcome to join this small group. We begin with coffee and then pray the Divine Office of the morning, have silent prayer, readings of the Word, prayers of thanksgiving and of need, both in our parish and for the many needs in our world. If you wish for prayer for yourself and your loved ones please let Freda know. More importantly come and join us in prayer. Just an hour. Contact Freda Warren 01628 475538.
CHURCHES TOGETHER in MARLOW. Unity Supper to be held in St Peter’s school on Wednesday 18th January
7.15 for 7.30 pm. The speaker will be Rev. Martin Davis from `A walk through the Bible’. Tickets £5 in church porch after Mass or contact Phyl Yeoman who would also appreciate help with food preparation. Tel: 01628 4842269.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time.Laurence Orchard, Vitoria Wood, Imelda Carter, Mary Burgess, Claire Lester, Mary Murray.May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was 425.35 plus £390 standing orders: total £815.35. Many thanks.
COUNTING ROTA: Ann & Frank McLaughlin.
CLEANING ROTA:Wed. 11th January 4pm. Mrs Kitto, Mrs Lunn, Mrs Harri
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD All children (especially from 0 -8) are welcome to attend Children's liturgy, which takes place during the 11am Mass at St Peter's. Just after the beginning of Mass, the children are invited to process to the liturgy room. Parents of younger children are also welcome to attend.
LUX: Bookings are now open for the next series of residential weekends for young people: “lux”. The next weekend is in Northampton Feb 3rd-5th 2012. Cost £85. Fr. Timothy Radcliffe will be speaking. For details www.nymo.org/halo.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month. Parents should telephone me to arrange to come and see me to prepare for baptism and book the date at that preparation meeting.
Newsletter 1st January 2012
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Our Thursday evening course continues this week from 7.30 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. in the Pugin Rooms
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time: BrianCrossan, Fred North, Mark Holden, Emily Rockell, Margaret Green, Rosemary North, Elizabeth Butler, Darren Wheeler, Desmond Coonan, Mary Gosney, Alice Murphy, Basil Scully, Edouard van Pottelsberghe, Priscilla Stallard, Marie Hibbert, Margaret (Meg) McDonald, Laurence Orchard, Vitoria Wood.May they rest in peace.
COUNTING ROTA: Malcolm Thomas & Maureen Gallagher
CLEANING ROTA::Thurs 5th January 9 am Mrs Yeoman, Mrs Stinchcombe, Mrs Hatfield
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD All children (especially from 0 -8) are welcome to attend Children's liturgy, which takes place during the 11am Mass at St Peter's. Just after the beginning of Mass, the children are invited to process to the liturgy room. Parents of younger children are also welcome to attend. .
LUX: Bookings are now open for the next series of residential weekends for young people: “lux”. The next weekend is in Northampton Feb 3rd-5th 2012. Cost £85. Fr. Timothy Radcliffe will be speaking. For details www.nymo.org/halo.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month. Parents should telephone me to arrange to come and see me to prepare for baptism and book the date at that preparation meeting.
CHRISTMAS MEAL This year the meal for those alone a Christmas was arranged at the Pugin Rooms. From the day’s surplus £50 has been donated to the London Run for which we give our heartfelt thanks to the organisers and all concerned.
THE LONDON RUN CHRISTMAS “GOODIE BAG” RUN We’re pleased to say that this year St Peter’s Church and School produced over 130 goodie bags for delivery to the homeless and disadvantaged in London. By the time we reached London on 12th December strong winds were blowing sleet and icy rain in all directions which made the near freezing conditions feel much colder. Amazingly, there were still about 50 people patiently waiting for us at Lincoln’s Inn Fields. We supplied them all with bags and then went on to the Embankment where we found about a further dozen people in a more sheltered spot. Thankfully, Tuesday evening was much calmer and warmer. This time we found many more people congregating and rapidly gave out all our remaining bags. It is difficult to convey how much your gifts were appreciated. We can simply pass on the thanks we were given and quote several people who said, “it’s nice to know there is somebody thinking of us at Christmas”. We currently need more volunteers to help in our weekly runs to London’s homeless. If you are interested please contact Ron Davis (01628 484042) or Roger Flavell (01628 485397)
Newsletter 25th December
HAPPYCHRISTMAS! 2011!
Dear Parishioners, Please accept this Christmas Newsletter as our special greeting to you all on this wondrous feast. Canon Griffiths and I would like to thank you all for the many cards and kind gifts you have given us over the last few days. May the peace of the new-born child Jesus be in all of your homes and with all of your dear ones in these holy days and in the year to come. God bless you all.
Fr. Michael Turner & Canon Griffiths
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN MARLOW.
There will be a dawn prayer meeting at 8.00 a.m. on Winter Hill on New Year’s Day, 1st January.
ITEMS OF STORAGE When the new Hall was built, additional storage space was provided with access from the rear of the Pugin Rooms. This store is now very untidy and full of items many of which appear to be of little or no use. New shelving is to be provided in the store to make more effective use of the space. Would those with any items in the store which they wish to have retained please identify them and arrange for them to be labelled no later than 31 December 2011. Any items not identified and labelled will then be removed and destroyed.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £562 plus £390 standing orders: total £952.Christmas flowers collection £417Many thanks.
COUNTING ROTA: Francoise Hope and Edward Moss
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD All children (especially from 0 -8) are welcome to attend Children's liturgy, which takes place during the 11am Mass at St Peter's. Just after the beginning of Mass, the children are invited to process to the liturgy room. Parents of younger children are also welcome to attend.
THE LONDON RUN CHRISTMAS “GOODIE BAG” RUN We’re pleased to say that this year St Peter’s Church and School produced over 130 goodie bags for delivery to the homeless and disadvantaged in London. By the time we reached London strong winds were blowing sleet and icy rain in all directions which made the near freezing conditions feel much colder. Amazingly, there were still about 50 people patiently waiting for us at Lincoln’s Inn Fields. We supplied them all with bags and then went on to the Embankment where we found about a further dozen people in a more sheltered spot. Thankfully, Tuesday evening was much calmer and warmer. This time we found many more people congregating and rapidly gave out all our remaining bags. It is difficult to convey how much your gifts were appreciated. We can simply pass on the thanks we were given and quote several people who said, “it’s nice to know there is somebody thinking of us at Christmas”. We currently need more volunteers to help in our weekly runs to London’s homeless. If you are interested please contact Ron Davis (01628 484042) or Roger Flavell (01628 485397)
THANK YOU so much for your wonderful response to the flower collection last Sunday which came to £427.29. If you feel you can help in any way with the actual flower arranging, please give me a call in the first half of January. Wishing you a Very Happy Christmas. Nina (01628 488022)
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
LUX: Bookings are now open for the next series of residential weekends for young people: “lux”. The next weekend is in Northampton Feb 3rd-5th 2012. Cost £85. Fr. Timothy Radcliffe will be speaking. For details www.nymo.org/halo.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month. Parents should telephone me to arrange to come and see me to prepare for baptism and book the date at that preparation meeting.
Newsletter 18th December
PENANCE SERVICETuesday Dec. 20th 7.30 p.m
(three priests will be hearing confesssions)
Other opportunities for confessions
Saturday 10.30 -11.00 a.m.(no Saturday evening confessions) Or
Immediately after morning Mass on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Christmas MASSES.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
6.00 p.m. Vigil Mass
(Especially suited to children: come dressed as shepherds, angels, donkeys, kings etc.)
MIDNIGHT MASS
12 midnight:
(Carols and readings from 11.15 pm)
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
9.00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m.
(No evening Mass)
COLLECTION FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:
This Sunday Dec 18th Please be generous. More flower arrangers are needed.Contact Nina Doroszkowska on
01628 488022
EMAIL DIFFICULTIES: We are having difficulties with the parish email address. I can be contacted temporarily on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CHURCH CLEANINGHELP URGENTLY NEEDED. Because of changed circumstances our Church cleaners have dwindled from 18 to 12. We urgently need more helpers. With a full complement it only takes an hour every six weeks. Please see Phyl Yeoman after Mass or contact her on 01628 484269
ITEMS OF STORAGE When the new Hall was built, additional storage space was provided with access from the rear of the Pugin Rooms. This store is now very untidy and full of items many of which appear to be of little or no use.New shelving is to be provided in the store to make more effective use of the space.Would those with any items in the store which they wish to have retained please identify them and arrange for them to be labelled no later than 31 December 2011. Any items not identified and labelled will then be removed and destroyed.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time. Patrick Shortt, Paul Welch, Peggy Phillips, Mary McNally,TadenszBilowas, Doris Luke, Thomas Halcrow, Lynne Templeton, Jean Langley, Anne Andrews, Anne Hawes, Thomas Dunne, Stephen Murphy, William McDonald. May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £529 plus £390 standing orders: total £919.Many thanks.
COUNTING ROTA: John & Anne Davies
CLEANING ROTA:: Thurs 22nd December @ 9amMrs Pearce, Mrs Miles, Mrs Davies
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN MARLOW.List of Christmas Services for all local churches now available in church porch. There will be a dawn prayer meeting at 8.00 a.m. on Winter Hill on New Year ’s Day, 1st January.
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
TWA As our year as joint chair come to an end, Nuala and Liz would like to thank all who came and supported our Lenten lunches, table top sales, coffee mornings etc. through 2011. We would also like to thank the group for the hard work and enthusiasm, especially our brilliant secretary Anne and treasurer Angie for helping us so much. From JanuaryPhyl 484269 and Trina 483286 will be taking over and we wish them a great year. The first meeting will be 1.30 pm on Wednesday February 1st (not 8th as previously announced) in the New Hall. New members are always welcome to help us supporting children, mothers and families in the developing world.A grand total of £516 was raised from Christmas decorations sale and raffle last Sunday. The beautiful quilt was won by Jane Sanders. Many thanks to all.
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD All children (especially from 0 -8) are welcome to attend Children's liturgy, which takes place during the 11am Mass at St Peter's. Just after the beginning of Mass, the children are invited to process to the liturgy room. Parents of younger children are also welcome to attend. .
LUX: Bookings are now open for the next series of residential weekends for young people: “lux”. The next weekend is in Northampton Feb 3rd-5th 2012. Cost £85. Fr. Timothy Radcliffe will be speaking. For details www.nymo.org/halo.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month. Parents should telephone me to arrange to come and see me to prepare for baptism and book the date at that preparation meeting.
Newsletter 11th December
Christmas Services
PENANCE SERVICE
Tuesday Dec. 20th 7.30 p.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
6.00 p.m. Vigil Mass
(Especially suited to children: come dressed as shepherds, angels, donkeys, kings etc.)
MIDNIGHT MASS
12 midnight:(Carols and readings from 11.15 pm)
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
9.00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m.(No evening Mass)
COLLECTION FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:
Next Sunday Dec 18th
Please be generous. More flower arragers are needed.Contact Nina Doroszkowska on 01628 488022
TWA SALE OF CHRISTMAS TABLE DECORATIONS We will be holding a sale of Christmas table centres and decorations today, December 11th, after the 9.00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m. Masses in the Church porch. Please come and buy our beautiful fresh foliage arrangements and support mothers and families in the developing world |
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Our Thursday evening course continues this week from 7.30 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. in the Pugin Rooms
EMAIL DIFFICULTIES: We are having difficulties with the parish email address. I can be contacted temporarily on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CHURCH CLEANING HELP URGENTLY NEEDED Because of changed circumstances our Church cleaners have dwindled from 18 to 12. We urgently need more helpers. With a full complement it only takes an hour every six weeks. Please see Phyl Yeoman after Mass or contact her on 01628 484269
Marlow London Run Christmas 2011 “Goodie Bag” Appeal
Please help the Homeless and Disadvantaged of Londonthis Year by Making up a Christmas “Goodie Bag”This year’s Christmas run to the homeless will be on Monday, 12th December.Volunteers go up from Marlow and Wycombe every Tuesday evening to the homeless of London, not just at Christmas. We always have a need for blankets, sleeping bags and men’s clothes, teabags and coffee, sandwiches, crisps, fruit, etc. And donations to cover petrol and car costs are always welcome. At this time each year we make a special effort and distribute Christmas “Goodie Bags” to the homeless. As a guide, each bag should contain:-A tin of cooked meat (preferably ring pull)A savoury sandwich and, if possible, a sweet sandwichA mince pie or cake, piece of fruit and bar of chocolate or sweetsA can of soft drink, a Christmas card and a small gift such as socks, scarf, gloves or woolly hat.Feel free to include whatever else you think a homeless or disadvantaged person might appreciate at Christmas.Please, if you can, make up a “Goodie Bag” for one of London’s homeless and take it to the OLD PUGIN HALL, St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Street. Marlow between 1pm and 6pm on the day. A member of the group will be there. If you have any queries please telephone Ron Davis on 01628 484042 or Roger Flavell on 07802533233
ITEMS OF STORAGE When the new Hall was built, additional storage space was provided with access from the rear of the Pugin Rooms. This store is now very untidy and full of items many of which appear to be of little or no use.New shelving is to be provided in the store to make more effective use of the space.Would those with any items in the store which they wish to have retained please identify them and arrange for them to be labelled no later than 31 December 2011. Any items not identified and labelled will then be removed and destroyed.
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS at the United Reform Church opposite Platts Garage in Marlow. Over 25 charities are represented, everything from cards, wrapping paper to all those extra fiddly bits you need to make that present ‘special’. Open Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm.
ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur about thistime: Christopher Winfield, Francis Francis, Ann Slattery, Francis (Felix) Trott, Leila Nolan, Richard Sheean, Honora Brown, Vivien Crowe, Patrick Shortt and Paul Welch. May they rest in peace.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s collection was £484 plus £390 standing orders: total £874.Many thanks.
COUNTING ROTA: Michael & Helen Hall CLEANING ROTA:Wed 11th Dec. 4pm. Mrs Kitto,Mrs Lunn, Mrs Harris.
CHURCH CLEANING: New rota now in the church porch. Please take one.
I am sorry it is one week in four at present, but I hope this may be increased in the near future. - Phyl
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN MARLOW.List of Christmas Services for all local churches now available in church porch.There will be a dawn prayer meeting at 8.00 a.m. on Winter Hill on New Year ’s Day, 1st January.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION INSTRUCTION: for children year 3 and above who are not at Catholic Schools continues on Saturday in the Pugin Room at 3.30p.m. (contact Penny Bedingfield on 01628 486579. )
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to book a Mass intention, either post your request with the offering through the Rectory door or see me after Mass on Sunday. Try and give as much notice as possible so that you are not disappointed with the date.
TWA As our year as joint chair come to an end, Nuala and Liz would like to thank all who came and supported our Lenten lunches, table top sales, coffee mornings etc. through 2011. We would also like to thank the group for the hard work and enthusiasm, especially our brilliant secretary Anne and treasurer Angie for helping us so much. From JanuaryPhyl 484269 and Tricia 483286 will be taking over and we wish them a great year. The first meeting will be 1.30 pm on Wednesday February 8th in the New Hall. New members are always welcome to help us supporting children, mothers and families in the developing world.
ST PETER’S CHRISTMAS FAIR: Thank you to everyone that came to last week’s Christmas Fair and to all involved in the organisation, especially Karine McDonald and the stallholders. A grand total of £3254 was raised.
Raffle Prizes 1st prize Mr C Hampshire 2nd prize Kiera Barnes 3rd prize A Harty 4th prize I Howard
5th prize M Kelly 6th prize A Wilkes 7th prize Campbell 8th prize Mr O’NeillPlease contact St Peter’s School on 01628 472116 to collect your prize
CENSUS FORMS are in both Churches. Return either with your offertory collection or through the Presbytery letter box.
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