Parish News

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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Additional Parish Newsletters 21st March 2010

In addition to our normal newsletter this week, we also have two further communications. The first is a letter from Bishop Crispian entitled Living Our Faith and a communication from the Wintershall Estate The Passion of Jesus.

Support the Papal Visit to the UK a great success

As reported in the parish newsletter Pope Benedict will be visiting the U.K from the 16th until 19th September. For further details visit the Papal Visit 2010 Website.

Parish Census

Parish Census: THIS WEEKEND we are carrying out a census to update our parishioner database. We are asking ALL parishioners to fill in the census form attached to this newsletter (one form per household) during all of today's Masses, even if you have previously completed a registration form. Spare forms will also be available in Advent Room for those not at Mass here today. Any completed forms not collected today should be returned to the church office as soon as possible. Thank you for your co-operation

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 programme, 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

O.L.O.P Community Centre - Latest News

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.

Any queries concerning bookings of the hall please e-mail or contact The Parish Office.

New times for Confessions

Confessions are available on the first Friday of the month before the EVENING Mass, which is at 7.30pm. Confessions are heard from 6.30pm during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and by appointment; Please contact the parish office to book a convenient time.

Confirmation 2009

Confirmation was celebrated here in Our Lady of Peace on Friday 26th June by Mgr. Tom McGrath and was a wonderful celebration for the Parish of its younger members. The Photographs taken by Clare West Photography are available for ordering now by clicking on the photographs link.  

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.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

From the 11th April Exposition will be celebrated on Friday evenings from 6.30 pm with confession available from 7 pm for those who desire it and followed by Mass at 7.30 pm.

Rosary before Weekday Masses

As of Tuesday 4th March the Rosary will be prayed before morning Masses commencing at 9.15 am approx. The parish petitions which are on the altar will be remembered.

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.