THE PARISH OF EGHAM
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
AND
ST. JOHN OF ROCHESTER
www.parishofegham.org
91 Harvest Road, Englefield Green
Egham TW20 0QR
Parish Priest: Rev David Maskell
Telephone:01784-434280
Priest-in-Residence (EH)- Rev Alexander
Lucie-Smith-01784-452756
Rochester Road, Egham Hythe
Deacon: Rev Aidan Lynch-07713 149424 TW18 3HN
Chaplain to RHUL: Rev Vladimir Nikiforov
15th JULY 2012 –15TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Parish Liturgies:
Saturday 14th July
6.00p.m. (EG) –Mary Connor
Pope’s Mission Intention for July
Christian Volunteers
Diocesan Golden Jubilee 2015
A number of parishioners attended
the meeting at Merrow and the
Bishop is inviting everyone to join in
Sunday 15th July:15TH SUNDAY OF
with the preparation for the Jubilee.
THE YEAR
The Jubilee theme is Preparing a
Father David’s -40th Anniversary of
09.15a.m.(EH) –
Way for the Lord and there will be a
Ordination – 16th July
This will take place at 7.30pm Monday 16th series of autumn talks and
11.00a.m.(EG) –Jane Maskell R.I.P. July. All parishioners please attend. Bishop discussions and spring events over
Kieran and other diocesan priests will be in the next three years.
6.00p.m.(EH) People of the Parish
attendance to support Fr David. A reception The themes to be considered revolve
around Worship, Communion, Word
will be held in the Jurgen’s Centre
and Mission.
afterwards
Mon 16th July (EG) –
7.30p.m. Father John Dickson – New Chaplain As preparation for the first sessions,
Fr David's 40th Anniversary Mass
you might like to consider yourself, or
Father John Dickson has been appointed
in small groups over coffee or
as RC Chaplain to Holloway College. He
families over the meal table the
will be joining us from sometime in August
Tues 17th July –
following:
in order to be in place for the beginning of
10.00a.m (EG)–
the academic year. He is intending to live
10.00a.m.(EH) – Thanksgiving
What does it mean to be a Catholic
in the Parish.
Christian in the year 2012? and
Wed 18th July–(EG):
What are we called to be and do?
Changes in the Parish
10.00a.m.The Bishop has recently announced some
1.00p.m. – Wedding - Dan Gill &
The main thing is the Jubilee
changes to take place in the autumn. One
Maggie Zdrojewska
preparation period is seen as a
of which was Fr David moving to a smaller
period of renewal and refreshment of
parish, which Fr David agrees with. It will be our faith and our role in the local
Thurs 19th July –
10.00a.m. (EG) – Moira Burton R.I.P. sad to see him leave. His replacement and community and society at large
new parish is not yet known and will be
10.00a.m. (EH)
within the Diocese (and beyond).
announced as soon as they are finalised.
We wish Fr David all the very best and we
Fri 20th July:
More on this topic in the coming
have the opportunity this Monday at his
09.00a.m.- Mass at St Cuthberts
weeks.
ordination anniversary Mass to express our
School
thanks and gratitude.
Sea Sunday
10.00a.m-(EG) Last week’s postponed collection for
Stained Glass window
Kathleen & Vivian Collette R.I.P.
Sea Sunday will now take place after
Father Vlad and Tamara gave the parish a all masses this weekend.
leaving gift, a stained-glass icon to mount it
in a window in one of our churches. It came RCIA Course
Sat 21st July –
with them from Russia many years ago.
10.00a.m. (EH)–
Anyone interested in following a
The icon portrays Our Lady of Sorrows.
course on becoming a Catholic can
6.00p.m. (EG) –Don Anderson R.I.P. Following the Gospel of Luke, 2:34-35,
find a sign up form, in the Church
Mary's heart is shown pierced with four
porches, for the course which will
Sunday 22nd July:16TH SUNDAY OF swords. This type of icon is very popular in start in September. Alternatively,
Eastern Europe both among Catholics and contact Deacon Aidan.
THE YEAR
Orthodox Christians.
09.15a.m.(EH) – People of the
Father Vlad and Tamara's new address:
Parish
Woodlands Cottage, Cuckfield Road,
11.00a.m.(EG) –Jude Antoine R.I.P. Staplefield RH17 6ET
Fr. Vlad's mobile 07742 58 29 23, his email
Vocations Catonians
nickyforov@gmail.com
6.00p.m.(EH)
That Christian volunteers in mission
territories may witness to the love of Christ.
Notices
Please pray for
The sick: Kate Emerson, Madeleine Smith, Mary Fyfe, Rene Dent, Alicia Aleta, Ron Cox, Harvey Hester and Elsie
Meaney who is in care.
Anniversaries
Frank Pryke, Fr Teodoro Fontanari, Mary Beeby, John Gladki, Margaret O’Donnell, Ann Griffin, Sarah McSweeney,
George Moss, Isabel Fulford, Mary Connor, Thomas Foley, Elizabeth Mabel Smith, Joseph Wright, Charles
Matthews, Mac Macasil, John Alves.
Holiday at Home
The popular week-long time of friendship will be offered again this year in St Paul's Church Hall,
Egham Hythe. The planning of the themed activities, crafts and entertainments and daily Lunches has begun.
Why not put the dates in your diary now? Monday August 6th - Friday 10th August.
Booking forms etc will be available soon. Helpers on this ecumenical project are always welcomed
Diocesan Support to the Bereaved Course:
Taking place at DABCEC, from Wednesday 12th September till 20th March. The session are in the morning,
starting with coffee at 9.45 am, sessions run from 10 am to 12.45 pm. Anyone interested should discuss their
attendance with their Parish Priest. For more information contact Katherine Bergin, on 01293 651152 or email:
katherine.bergin@dabnet.org
Living Faith 2012 – A Conference of Catholic Faith
A Year of Faith, beginning in October 2012, has recently been proclaimed by Pope Benedict. As part of the
preparation for this very special time, dedicated to reflecting on the riches of our Catholic Faith, a long weekend
non-residential conference is being planned from Friday 14th-Monday 17th September 2012 at Heythrop College,
Kensington Square, London W8 5HN.
For full details and to make a booking visit www.livingtheology.org.uk/Londonfront.html. For further information email livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk
Legacy of Peace
One of the initiatives being supported by the Catholic Church is 100 days of peace initiative involving schools and
young people. For more information go to www.peacelegacy.org.uk or visit the diocesan Justice & Peace web
pages.
Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass
The annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass will take place this year on Saturday, 3rd November, at 11.30
a.m., at Arundel Cathedral. Anyone celebrating a special anniversary this year is invited to apply for places. For a
booking form or for more information please contact
Mrs Katherine Bergin, Diocesan Marriage & Family Life Adviser, DABCEC, 4 Southgate Drive, Crawley, RH10 6RP.
Email katherine.bergin@dabnet.org or telephone 01293 651152.
New Life Community Project, Kenya
The second collection two weeks ago raised £511. The money raised has been sent to David Ndungu in Nairobi,
and has paid for Jane Wambui’s current University fees for her nursing course and for her food and her daily
transport into Nairobi. David writes “God bless you so much for paying Jane’s fees. She is very happy” Thank you
very much for all your support, Isabel and Willy
Dates for your diary
Mon 16th July – Fr David’s 40th anniversary of Ordination. Mass at 7.30pm in EG.
Tues 17th July – Coffee after 10am Mass in Egham Hythe
Thurs 19th July - Mothers Prayers after 10am Mass in EH
Parish Secretary (Cath Bowers): 01784 434280 Mon & Thurs 09:30-12:30
Gift Aid Organiser: Sheelagh Littlecott (EG): 01784 741326 David Keel (EH): 01784 459495
Child Protection Representative: Eamonn Priestley (EG)01344 844371 D Elfer (EH):01344 842186
St Cuthbert’s School: 01784 434128
Sick visits/Holy Communion Co-ordinator (EG): 01784 433818 Link group (EH) via Deacon Aidan 07713
149424
Jurgens Centre – Danny James – 01784-477620
Parish website – www.parishofegham.org
Facebook group -http://www.facebook.com/groups/256213457749322/
Newsletter Editor (Valerie Pike) – 01344 628815 valerie.pike@nagra.com