27th December 2025
Feast of the Holy Family
Dear Friends,
As you read this the Holy Season of Christmas is over and yet it leaves its imprint on all our lives and always will. I hope you had a family friendly time and if there were tensions before for any reason that you at least made an effort to resolve them. To be at peace with family and friends is not only a gift but something to treasure and it makes life worth living.
Today we celebrate the Holy Family of Nazareth. Is it not ironic in this day and age when we hear of friends and well-known persons in social media having children outside of marriage that we judge them as if we are righteous and they are not. As followers of Jesus, we should not judge. “Judge not and you will not be judged, condemn not and you will not be condemned”. We may pretend, but we cannot walk in the shoes of even people we think we know.
- We congratulate our Bishop, The Right Reverend Richard Moth who has been chosen by Pope Leo to be the next Archbishop of Westminster.
- Many thanks for your kind Christmas offerings which will be divided between 3 charities.
- Connect Counselling Service would like to thank you for your very generous donation following their recent appeal. With your help they can continue providing accessible and affordable counselling in the local area..
- Friends of The Holy Land thank all parishioners for £2132.53 raised for Christians in the Holy Land at a time when they desperately need help. Please continue to remember their work in your prayers.
- First Saturday Devotion of Reparation at 1pm, Sat 3rd January in the church. All welcome
God Bless you all and a very happy New Year to everyone
Fr John
Please pray for all those who have died recently:
Belen Dunlop, Pat Looby, Jenny Mauree, Colleen Welsman
May they rest in peace.
Please pray for all those who are sick at this time:
Marie Bellizzi, Neil Brackley, Millie Bridger, Josie Cash, Anthony Cheah, Teresa Connell, Pat Conroy, Ray Cookson, Cathy Cowan, Ray Corry, Eddie Cummins, Sue Cummins, Mary Curd, Mary Dixon, Maggie Duncan, Desmond Fleming, Leo Gibson, Maureen Harker, Ian Harrison, Michele Haygreen, Mary Higton, Alan Jenkins, Ian Joseph, Mary Kearney, Shelley Kimmel, Shirley Livera, Elizabeth MacDermott, Anne MacKenzie, Georgia Mackinlay, Luz Martin, Didier McGaw, Patricia McMahon, Joyce Monserrat, Jasmine Moorehead, Louise Moorehead, Maura Morris, Saura Perez Olmos, Adrei Penkov, Valeria Penkova, Aurora Ramirez, Zofia Reynolds, Kathleen Sampson, 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.
Mass Intentions
Sat 27th Dec 6.00pm Cepta McGrath RIP (B&T Proud)
Sun 28th Dec 8.30am Archangel D. Bacalor RIP (Francis and Thelma)
10.30am Brenda Welsh RIP (Anniv.) (B. Connelly)
5.30pm Mary Hazelwood RIP (Anne Hoolan)
Mon 29th Dec 7.30pm Liturgy of The Word & Holy Communion
Tue 30th Dec 10.00am Thanksgiving (Maxi Jose)
Wed 31st Dec 10.00am All Parishioners
Thu 1st Jan 10.00am Giovanna Campora RIP (2nd Anniv)(Simona Rosa Craig)
Fri 2nd Jan 10.00am All Parishioners
Sat 3rd Jan 1.00pm First Saturday Devotion of Reparation
6.00pm Patricia Looby RIP (Josephine Hayes)
Sun 4th Jan 8.30am Dionisia De Vera RIP (Thelma Bachelor)
10.30am Evelyn Abellera RIP (2nd Anniv)(Gelena Valdez)
5.30pm Tony and Monica Grace (Thanksgiving) (Louisa)
Retiring Collections
3rd/4th January
PCF Third World & Charities
Collections for Weekend 20th/21st December 2025
Offertory Collection £820.05
Gift Aid Collection £102.00
Standing Orders (Weekly Average) £1192.00
Total £2012.05
Crib Offering to Support the Catholic Children’s Society’s A&B Crisis Fund
The Catholic Children’s Society (CCS) helps families in our diocese who are facing a crisis in their lives. Through their A&B Crisis Fund, they provide immediate support when families need it most. For example, helping a newly bereaved family put food on the table, or simply providing a child living in poverty with a warm winter coat. There are many more vulnerable families in need of support and our parish will be donating our crib offering to support this important work. You can donate at the crib or via the CCS website: www.cathchild.org.uk/crib
Bible Alive and Day by Day Booklets
The January edition of the Day by Day (50p each) and joint January/February issue of the Bible Alive (£2 per copy) are now available on the table in the Church porch.
Vocation to Teaching in our Diocesan Schools
If you are interested in hearing more about the vocation to teaching in Catholic schools and what it involves, Dave Legrand, Diocesan Secondary RE Advisor, will be running an online event on Tuesday 13th Jan, 5.30-6.30pm. This event is suitable for anyone considering a career change or simply interested to find out more. To book a place visit: www.abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/vqrcnwzj
Applications for St Augustine’s School
Applications for Reception Year places for the 2026-27 academic year at St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, serving the Catholic parishes of Camberley & Bagshot and Frimley, should be submitted by Thursday 15th January 2026. For further information on admissions and how to apply, please visit: www.staugustine.surrey.sch.uk
Deaf Community Mass
The next deaf community Mass is at 1pm on Saturday 3rd January at St John the Evangelist Church, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2PJ.
Message From The Hope Hub: Thank you so much for supporting the Hope Hub this year. Our services are busier than ever. The items we are most in need of are: tinned meals (such as macaroni cheese, chilli con carne), pot noodles, tinned meat, sugar, coffee and thermal clothing. At present we have plenty of pasta, rice and baked beans
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
Mass Times:
Saturday 6pm
Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am and 5.30pm
Christmas Nativity
To watch the Christmas Nativity you can follow the YouTube link here
Confirmation Programme 2026
Enrolment and Commitment Forms
Confirmation is a joyful and serious step - it celebrates the decision to continue to be a Disciple of Jesus, and to become a full adult member of God’s family.
Below are two forms that need to be completed, signed and returned to the Parish together with the Candidate's baptismal certificate before 30th November 2025.
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.
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Make a donation online
Our parish relies on donations for all parish activities such as our community projects, maintaining our beautiful church building, and sharing the Good News of the Gospel.
Donations from our community make a huge difference to the life of our church. Donating online is quick and easy. It saves our parish time and money, and is a very safe and secure way to give.
Follow this link if you wish to donate now.
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
If you would like to volunteer to help please contact svpcamberleyandfrimley@outlook.com and /or to give a donation
SVP Camberley account no. 46082417 sort code 60-60-04
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