16th March 2024
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Dear Friends,
Just like climbing a mountain, the feeling of achievement only occurs when we can see that all the preparation and effort is rewarded as you look down and see how small the landmarks are in the distance. Sunday of this week is the traditional date for pilgrims from near and far to climb the Hill (Croagh) Patrick in county Mayo. Much preparation is required including some practice at smaller climbs. Despite all that, many people are ill-prepared, and the mountain rescue crews are busy. Climbing the wild mountain side is a metaphor for the season of Lent as we prepare for Easter and the Resurrection. Just ask yourself – have you prepared?
It is that time of the year when the daylight becomes longer and you can have fun. But, especially ask you to put Jesus at the centre of your life. Learn especially to forgive and share with one another. NOT MUCH ELSE MATTERS
- Lent Penitential Service on Wednesday at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
- The Andysman Club – Are a peer-to-peer support group for men. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 54. It’s okay to talk. Meetings are held every Monday at 7pm. Please see notice in porch or visit www.andysmanclub.co.uk to find your nearest group.
Bible Alive and Day by Day – The Easter edition of Day by Day (50p per copy) and the April edition of Bible Alive (£1 each) are now available in the church porch.
There will be new signs in certain areas of the car park. Please try and observe them.
Finally, Kate, my grandniece, gave birth to a baby boy last week. My grandnephew, Darac O’Dee is absolutely flying it and enjoying all the attention.
God bless you all,
Father John
Please pray for all those who have died recently:
George Barham, Anna Boyes, Edmund Carr,
Donal McCarthy, Keith Paver, Marie Whalley
May they rest in peace.
Please pray for all those who are sick at this time:
Marie Bellizzi, Margaret Bishop, Veronica Brown, Josie Cash, Anthony Cheah, Cathy Cowan, Eddie Cummins, Sue Cummins, Maggie Duncan, Belen Dunlop, Annie Faghihi, Desmond Fleming, Leo Gibson, Maureen Harker, Paul Harker, Michele Haygreen, Mary Higton, Irene Hole, Jim Hollis, Alan Jenkins, Ian Joseph, Mary Kearney, Shirley Livera, Anne MacKenzie, Georgia Mackinlay, Luz Martin, Miriam McDonnell, Helen McLachlan, Patricia McMahon, Joyce Monserrat, Maura Morris, Adrei Penkov, Valeria Penkova, Aurora Ramirez, Donal Reidy, Jennifer Rolfe, 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.
May they find consolation in their suffering.
Mass Intentions
Sat 16th Mar 6.00pm Tricia & John Gregory RIP & Michael Kelly RIP (Family)
Sun 17th Mar 8.30am Mark Obu (Birthday Thanksgiving) (Christiana Ugowe)
10.30am David Allen RIP (Grace Allen)
Derek Anderson RIP (Bill Connell)
Matthew Sant RIP (Anniv.) (Edward and Margaret)
5.30pm Teresa Mazza RIP (Maureen Harker)
Mon 18th Mar 7.30pm Liturgy & Eucharist
Tue 19th Mar 10.30am All Parishioners
Wed 20th Mar 10.00am Sue McGovern RIP (Maureen Harker)
7.30pm Lent Penitential Service
Thu 21st Mar 10.00am Terri Page (Anne French & Mary Reynolds)
Fri 22nd Mar 10.00am Manuel & Maxi – Thanksgiving (Silver Jubilee)
7.30pm Stations of the Cross
Sat 23rd Mar 6.00pm The Pilley Family (Thanksgiving)
Sun 24th Mar 8.30am John White RIP (Maria)
10.30am Billy Jordan RIP (Jo Parker)
Derek Anderson RIP (Jack & Mary Coulston)
R Kulandairaj RIP (3rd anniv) (Naveenraj)
5.30pm Manuel & Maxi (25th wedding anniv.)
Keith Paver RIP (40th day)
Retiring Collections
29th Mar The Holy Places in the Holy Land
30th/31st Mar Easter gift to Fr John
Collections for Weekend 9th/10th March 2024
Offertory Collection £628.07
Gift Aid Collection £67.00
Standing Orders (Weekly Average) £1192.00
The Hope Hub – Variety Show Fundraiser
The Hope Hub are excited to be hosting their very 1st Variety Show fundraiser event at Camberley Theatre on Sunday 14th April 2024 at 7.30pm. Acts include show tunes by Bruno Santino and pianist Joanna Montague-Smith, amazing vocalist Lizzie Brignall, musical theatre by The Secret Stage School, Hampshire and Surrey Hills Men’s Choir, the awesome Saxophone Quartet 4 in a Bar, Ricky B the ratpack singer and local musician Abi Powell! Tickets are being sold through the Camberley Theatre website (Adults £16.50, Concessions £14 and Family Ticket £56). www.camberleytheatre.co.uk. Also are you able to donate a raffle prize. If so please contact Gemma Johnston at the Hope Hub. Tel 01276 581174 or email connect@thehopehub.org.uk. Please see notice in the porch
Children’s Stations of the Cross
On Good Friday, 29th March at 10am we will hold a special Stations of the Cross designed for families and children. The service will include hands-on activities to bring the last parts of Jesus’ journey to life. We welcome congregation participation in reading out one of the stations which will be available as you are welcomed into the Church. Children are welcome to come dressed up as someone from that time. Any questions please contact Linda or Simon at simon@simon-johnson.com.
Diocesan Run Events and News
For details of Diocese news and forthcoming events please visit www.abdiocese.org.uk. Click on the News link at the top of the hope page to select Events from the drop-down menu.
Cake Sale for HCPT after 10.30am mass on Sunday 24th March
19 yr. old Mary is volunteering to be a helper for HCPT Group 87, taking children on a life changing pilgrimage to Lourdes on Easter Sunday. Please enjoy a cake and don’t forget to bring some cash to mass. Thank you for your support.
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
Confirmation 2024
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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.
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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