21st March
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Dear Friends,
We are fast heading towards Easter and the account of the Resurrection of the Lord. It is central to our faith and so we prepare to live, even if we do not understand the wonder of New Life. What does Resurrection mean to us? Was it only real for Jesus but that was an exception.
When somebody close to you dies, it’s a tragedy and we struggle to even think about it. For my part, I have gained great strength and a better understanding of what people go through as I had the privilege of spending some time with my sister Kathleen this past year. Every night, she and whoever else was present as we took our leave from the hospice where she spent her last months, we joined her in the following prayer – always the same:
‘Jesus, I adore you,
Mary, I implore you,
Joseph, meek and just, in these three I put my trust.’
It’s a prayer that is not original to her, but it brings me nearer realising that our mortality need not frighten us.
Our Lent Reconciliation Service is at 7.30pm this Wednesday 25th March. All are welcome.
Gift Aid Envelopes
Those parishioners who support the Church with donations by Gift Aid envelope will find their new boxes of Gift Aid envelopes on the porch table as you face the car park. Thank you.
CAFOD – The Big Lent Walk
This Lent, Sandie is walking 200km over 40 days. Every pound raised will help bring clean, life-saving water to countries such as Ethiopia and Peru. To donate, please scan the QR code or visit:
https://parishes.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/big-walk-fundraising-page2026
Please pray for all those who have died recently:
Maureen Baxter, Tom Brown, Sebastian Cabral, David Lewis, Patricia Vickery
May they rest in peace.
Please pray for all those who are sick at this time:
Marie Bellizzi, Neil Brackley, Millie Bridger, Lisa Bruce, Josie Cash, Anthony Cheah, Teresa Connell, Pat Conroy, Ray Cookson, Cathy Cowan, Ray Corry, Eddie Cummins, Sue Cummins, Mary Curd, Mary Davies, Mary Dixon, Maggie Duncan, Ann Fitzgerald, Desmond Fleming, John Fleming, Leo Gibson, Maureen Harker, Barry Harcourt, Ian Harrison, Michele Haygreen, Mary Higton, Alan Jenkins, Linda Johnson, 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, 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 21st Mar 6.00pm Tricia and John Gregory RIP and Michael Kelly RIP
(Kathleen Sampson)
P.C. Mathew RIP (Betsy)
Sun 22nd Mar 8.30am Leonard Johnston RIP (30th anniv.) (Josie)
10.30am Pat Conroy (Ill) (Margaret)
Len Williams (Jnr) (Anne Hodges)
5.30pm Hugh Sullivan (Ill) (John and Sheila)
Mon 23rd Mar 7.30pm Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Tue 24th Mar 10.00am Frimley Park Staff and NHS
Wed 25th Mar 10.00am R Kulandairaj RIP (5th anniv.) (Naveenraj)
12.30pm Funeral: Sebastian Cabral RIP
7.30pm Lent Reconciliation Service
Thu 26th Mar 10.00am St Augustine’s School Staff and Pupils
Fri 27th Mar 10.00am Those who donate to The Hope Hub
7.30pm Stations of the Cross
Sat 28th Mar 6.00pm Michael and Sally Keane RIP and Martina and Chantel
(Tony and Bernadette Proud)
Sun 29th Mar 8.30am Erika Loher RIP and Deceased Family (Martha Smith)
10.30am All Parishioners
5.30pm Confirmation Catechists and Candidates
Retiring Collection
28th/29th March
PCF Third World and Charities
Collections for Weekend 14th and 15th March 2026
Offertory Collection (cash) £506.84
Offertory Collection (card readers) (weekly average) £258.00
Parish Charities Fund (TW&C) (monthly average by card) £564.00
Gift Aid Collection £2.00
Standing Orders (Weekly Average) £1192.00
Total £2522.84
Easter Day by Day booklets
are now in the Church porch.
50p per copy.
Journey to 2030
Integral Ecology Network Meeting
7-8pm Tuesday 24th March, online.
A welcoming forum for connection, inspiration and collaboration around integral ecology. These meetings offer space to share ideas, projects, challenges, and hopes, as we explore how Church communities can respond to the cries of the earth and the poor. For more info, please visit: https://journeyto2030.org/events/
Chrism Mass
6pm Wednesday 1st April at Arundel Cathedral
People from across our diocesan family of faith are invited to join Bishop Gerard Bradley and members of clergy at the annual Chrism Mass. All are welcome.
Farnborough Hill School Lay Chaplain Vacancy
Farnborough Hill are looking for an exceptional Lay Chaplain who will be a central figure in the life of the school, nurturing faith and Gospel values. Excellent pastoral skills are imperative, alongside the vision to take forward the strategic development of Chaplaincy at Farnborough Hill.
The role is part-time but could be combined with a teaching role, should a suitable subject vacancy be available. It is a genuine occupational requirement of the post that our Chaplain is a practising Roman Catholic.
To apply, go to: https://www.farnborough-hill.org/about-us/working-at-farnborough-hill/non-teaching-staff-vacancies
Mary’s Meals Walking Pilgrimages
Would you like to join a Mary’s Meals walking pilgrimage this year? Options include the Augustine Camino from Rochester to Ramsgate via Aylesford Priory, Canterbury Cathedral and Minster Abbey from 5th-11th September; and The Way of Our Lady of Consolation from West Grinstead to Storrington and on to Arundel Cathedral from 8th-9th May. To book a place and for more details, please go to: https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/get-involved/charity-events/walk-for-hope.
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
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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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.
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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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