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Parish News |
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A lot of parish news is published throughout the year in the weekly newsletter, which is always
available at the church and here on the web site. In addition this page will have items of interest some of which may not
be carried in the newsletter or advance notification of forthcoming events. |
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Latest News |
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New Parish Provisions |
As you have read in previous newsletters, sadly Fr. Anthony will be returning to Nigeria in the near future and as sad as we are to see him go we wish
him all God's blessings in his new role and he goes with our grateful prayers for having known him.
He will be celebrating his last masses with us these next two Sunday (16 & 23/10/11) and this Sunday (16th October) after the 11.00 am
mass the parish will be having a farewell lunch in his honour in the community centre. All Welcome. |
Bishop Crispian's visit to Lourdes |
For the majority of us, we all take our health like we all believe that there will be a new dawn tomorrow, that is for granted.
Unfortunately for some this was never the case and as we travel through life,
occasionally that is not true for us either; as the
difference between a lucky/narrow escape and serious injury, illness or even death is the grace of God. |
Blessed Dominic Barberi's connection to Reading |
We are the Parish of Our Lady of Peace and Blessed Dominic Barberi. It is only fitting that an explanation of Blessed Dominic's connection to England and Reading are explained. The following link will provide the details as a downloadable pdf. Click here to read Blessed Dominic Barberi's connection to Reading. |
More Volunteers wanted for 9 am Children's Liturgy |
There are at present only a few volunteers willing to take the Children's Liturgy at 9 am mass. This is an important ministry and an enjoyable one. Please contact The Parish Office if you wish to volunteer. |
News Past |
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Bishop Crispian Lifts Swine Flu Restrictions at Masses |
“On July 23rd 2009, I recommended certain restrictions on the giving and receiving of Holy Communion and the exchange of greetings of peace in the celebration of Masses throughout the diocese. My thanks go to all parishes and communities for their generous co-operation in implementing these recommendations. Advice now given me, and with the onset of the vaccination program, suggests that we can relax these restrictions and return to normal and sensible precautions. I leave it to each parish priest to make a judgment about re-imposing the restrictions should there be a significant incidence of infection in his parish. The practice of Ministers of the Sacred Host ensuring that their hands are washed with sanitizers provided, before and after ministering, has been a good development and I encourage all Ministers to continue to do this. Should any parishioners still feel uncomfortable about receiving from the chalice, then they must feel free to make the choice not to do so.” Crispian |
On Sunday 20th September the parish community centre was re-opened by
Bishop Crispian after extensive repairs and refurbishment. The community
centre is now a wonderful asset to our community and is well worth a
visit. The social club is also back in operation and is organising lots of
events. See their web page.
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Parish Survey |
The parish recently surveyed the various masses and has put the results from the mass surveys together as a downloadable pdf document. Click here to view the Parish Survey. |
Feedback & Way Forward from Parish Prayer Evenings |
The Parish Pastoral Council have issued the following document on the issues raised and the proposed WAY FORWARD for the parish. Please read it and pray for its success. |
Parish Vacancies |
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The Parish is always looking for volunteers for the various ministries. To see how to volunteer View Here |
The Parish Office - Is open from 9:00am until 2:00pm, on Tuesday to Friday.
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Our Lady of Peace & Blessed Dominic Barberi.
All rights reserved. Revised:
11 October 2011