St. Edmund Campion Church

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MISSIO Magazine.  Please pick up a copy of the Autumn edition of the Red Box magazine Mission Today, now available in the Church Porch.’

RUBY JUBILEE RUBY JUBILEE CELEBRATION A new date will be announced as soon as it is agreed.

HOSPITALITY I'm appealing for 2 people to help with "tea & biscuit hospitality" after 9.30am mass.  You'll be on the rota approx every 8 weeks and it's a great opportunity to meet lots of people in your parish community.  You are normally done by 11am and everything will be explained upfront.  If you have any questions or can offer your services pls email Karen dkryder897@aol.com

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY LITURGY We’re asking you, as a member of our community and over 18 years of age, to consider the possibility of being a catechist/helper during ‘Sunday School’.  For more information, please contact Tricia Opalko on patricia.opalko@st-edmund.org.uk

MOTHER’S PRAYER GROUPThe first Mothers’ Prayer Group began three years ago in St. Edmund Campion Church.  You are warmly invited to attend, as and when you can.  The meetings are held every Friday from 8.50am to 9.45, at the Church, and if you can, stay on for Mass at 10am.  Tea/Coffee and chat afterwards!  

Meetings begin with a relaxed welcome and greeting.  Prayer follows, primarily for our children, Godchildren, children of the parish and children of Maidenhead.  The peace it brings is tangible. 

If you are interested in joining this group or finding out more, then please contact Noris on 07714990696, or Nancy on 07708094409.  Or indeed, just turn up any Friday morning!

CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY is on Friday 7 October and children from the school will be speaking at the Masses on 1-2 October. Millions of families in northern Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan are facing a food crisis that could be the worst in living memory. Your donations can help CAFOD’s local experts to provide emergency food supplies to families in the worst affected countries in East Africa and support communities around the world working hard to put food on the table.  Thank you in advance for your generosity this harvest – envelopes will be available and the collection will be taken on 8-9 October. For more information visit cafod.org.uk/fastday

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME: 2022 – 2023  Prayer Service and Introduction for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will take place at St. Edmund Campion Church at 5pm, on Saturday the 24^th September, followed by the Vigil Mass at 18.15.  For those applying at St. Joseph’s a similar meeting will be held at 9.45am on Sunday the 25^th September, followed by Mass at 11am.

The programme is a ‘3-step-programme’.

Step 1:  14 weekends from initial meeting in September to end of December.  The candidate is required to attend at least 10 weekend Masses with family members.  This step is called: ‘Come And See’.  (John 1: 39-41). An invitation from Jesus.

Step 2:  ‘Sat at the feet of Jesus’. (Luke 10:38-42).  10 input/teaching classes between January and April.  This will be done on alternative Saturdays/Sundays. Each input will comprise of 80 minutes.  Candidates are expected to attend Mass every weekend during this period.

Step 3:  ‘Jesus sent them out’.  (Luke 10:1).  During May, the candidates will do a missionary assignment in the Church and Community.

May 2023 will see the Sacraments being bestowed upon the candidates.

SQUIRRELS Our very active parish Scout Group is opening a new section, a Squirrels Drey, for 4 and 5 year olds, girls and boys, early next year. This will allow younger children to join in the adventure which is Scouting.

With this young age group we will, of course, be needing a number of new leaders and helpers, with the support of our current leaders.

If you enjoy working with this age group and would like to hear more about us or would like to add your child's name to our waiting list please contact Loz on lozzermarchant@yahoo.co.uk  

CLOSER TO CHRIST CAMPAIGN Please see the attached update. There are copies printed in the Church too. 

TODDLERS GROUP Every Termtime Friday 8.45-10.45 in the Parish Centre.

MISSIO Magazine. Please pick up a copy of the Autumn edition of the Red Box magazine Mission Today, now available in the Church Porch.’

RUBY JUBILEE RUBY JUBILEE CELEBRATION September 2022

Out of respect for the Queen the Parish will be postponing the planned Jubilee celebrations in the Parish. More information will be shared as soon as it is available. A huge thanks to all those involved in the organisation of both the Folk Group Concert and the Jubilee. Apologies to all who are looking forward to the lovely plans.

HOSPITALITY I'm appealing for 2 people to help with "tea & biscuit hospitality" after 9.30am mass. You'll be on the rota approx every 8 weeks and it's a great opportunity to meet lots of people in your parish community. You are normally done by 11am and everything will be explained upfront. If you have any questions or can offer your services pls email Karen dkryder897@aol.com

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY LITURGY We’re asking you, as a member of our community and over 18 years of age, to consider the possibility of being a catechist/helper during ‘Sunday School’. For more information, please contact Tricia Opalko on patricia.opalko@st-edmund.org.uk

MOTHER’S PRAYER GROUPThe first Mothers’ Prayer Group began three years ago in St. Edmund Campion Church. You are warmly invited to attend, as and when you can. The meetings are held every Friday from 8.50am to 9.45, at the Church, and if you can, stay on for Mass at 10am. Tea/Coffee and chat afterwards!

Meetings begin with a relaxed welcome and greeting. Prayer follows, primarily for our children, Godchildren, children of the parish and children of Maidenhead. The peace it brings is tangible.

If you are interested in joining this group or finding out more, then please contact Noris on 07714990696, or Nancy on 07708094409. Or indeed, just turn up any Friday morning!

CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY is on Friday 7 October and children from the school will be speaking at the Masses on 1-2 October. Millions of families in northern Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan are facing a food crisis that could be the worst in living memory. Your donations can help CAFOD’s local experts to provide emergency food supplies to families in the worst affected countries in East Africa and support communities around the world working hard to put food on the table. Thank you in advance for your generosity this harvest – envelopes will be available and the collection will be taken on 8-9 October. For more information visit cafod.org.uk/fastday

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME: 2022 – 2023 For those families wishing to enrol their children (who are in Year 4 at school or above) for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, applications forms will be available from the beginning of September on the parish website, church table and from the parish office. Please fill in form and return to the Parish Office (not the school) before the 20^th September 2022.

Prayer Service and Introduction for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will take place at St. Edmund Campion Church at 5pm, on Saturday the 24^th September, followed by the Vigil Mass at 18.15. For those applying at St. Joseph’s a similar meeting will be held at 9.45am on Sunday the 25^th September, followed by Mass at 11am.

The programme is a ‘3-step-programme’.

Step 1: 14 weekends from initial meeting in September to end of December. The candidate is required to attend at least 10 weekend Masses with family members. This step is called: ‘Come And See’. (John 1: 39-41). An invitation from Jesus.

Step 2: ‘Sat at the feet of Jesus’. (Luke 10:38-42). 10 input/teaching classes between January and April. This will be done on alternative Saturdays/Sundays. Each input will comprise of 80 minutes. Candidates are expected to attend Mass every weekend during this period.

Step 3: ‘Jesus sent them out’. (Luke 10:1). During May, the candidates will do a missionary assignment in the Church and Community.

May 2023 will see the Sacraments being bestowed upon the candidates.

ALPHA COURSE St. Edwards & St. Mark’s parish in Windsor is offering the Alpha Course beginning 20^th September from 19:00. After a huge response in 2019, we had to put the programme on hold due to the pandemic, so now we are very excited to be offering Alpha again, in person each week, in the St. Edward's Parish Centre.

Alpha is a 10-week course that explores life’s big questions, in an open, non-judgmental and safe place. We’ll be discussing questions like: Is there more to life than this? Does God exist? Why did Jesus have to die? And, why is there so much suffering in the world?

Millions of people have already tried Alpha in over 100 countries and languages around the world - so why not you? Perhaps you have a friend or family member who has fallen away from the faith during the pandemic, doesn't feel as connected to the church as they once did, or maybe has never truly answered life's big questions for themselves -- please invite them, we'd love to host them too!

To RSVP, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/QYmhMUHvz8jk2JBu7

If you have questions about joining, inviting others, or joining our team of volunteers, please email Ryan Greig at: alphawindsor316@gmail.com

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) We are all on a journey of faith, which is unique and personal, and yet a journey that we know is greatly enriched when we are able to come together and share with others.

Maybe you are a non-Catholic Christian accompanying your family to Church and now feel drawn to become part of this community of faith. Maybe your “roots” are in another religion, or in none. Maybe you are a Baptised Catholic but never received, as a young person, the Sacrament of Confirmation.

This programme is widely used in many parishes throughout the Diocese. RCIA is both a learning and teaching programme that aims to help those who would like to know more about the Christian faith from a catholic perspective and might be thinking about becoming a Catholic.

To be a full member of the Catholic Church you need to complete the process of Christian Initiation, which is when you have been Baptised, Confirmed and have made your First Holy Communion. The RCIA Programme will begin with the completion of the ten-step programme of the Alpha course run at Windsor.

CLOSER TO CHRIST CAMPAIGN Please see the attached update. There are copies printed in the Church too.

CAFOD Join us to find out more about CAFOD’s World Food Crisis Appeal On Saturday 10^th September there is an online meeting from 10:30 am to 12:30pm at which Catherine Ogolla CAFOD’s Country Representative for Kenya and Uganda will give an update on the desperate situation in East Africa . On Saturday 17^th September there is a CAFOD meeting at St Bede’s church hall from 10:30am to 12 noon to hear from Ibrahim Njuguna CAFOD’s Surge Country Representative for Africa about the World Food Crisis and the difficulties facing communities in East Africa . Please book your place for either meeting by contacting Jo Lewry on portsmouth@cafod.org.uk or call 07710 094447

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION FROM JANUARY TILL SEPTEMBER 7pm to 7am. St Edmund Campion Church, 7^th October. Please contact or text Agnieszka on 07871258181 or email gnieszka@gmail.com

JOHN PAUL II AWARD – This is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary. The Award enables participants to take an active part both in the life of their Church and in the life of their community and society. For further details, contact Jonathan on manorcott@outlook.com or 01628 626527

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY LITURGY Children from the age of 4 can attend. Please put your child’s name on the register as you go into the church for Safeguarding purposes. Restarts 10^th September.

YOGA CLASSES Yoga Tuesday 27^th September at 11.45am. Classes are free but if possible, a donation for charity will be appreciated. Come to all the classes, come to some, try a class...you’ll be welcome! Yoga mats will be available. Bring your own if you have one. Mat cleaning spray and wipes will be available. No class 20^th September and 11^th October. ( Sorry about this :)) Contact Rachel at wellhappyyoga@gmail.com or the parish office.).

TODDLERS GROUP Every Termtime Friday 8.45-10.45 in the Parish Centre.

HAPPY MIND WORKSHOP 'It's Back!! Sally’s My Organised Morning, Happy Mind workshop. Getting back into the swing of things often takes time so there's no better way to do it than to join me on Tuesday 20^th in the evening at St Edmund Campion Parish Centre, Maidenhead at 8:00-9:00pm. For just £10 each, we will discuss how to set up the morning rhythms that allow you to have a positive start to your day. Sign up at www.sallyparsoninteriors.com/events

PARISH HALL The Parish Hall is available to hire, for parties, celebrations, meetings, training, classes and anything else you can think of. It’s a great community space, and is available for £25 per hour.

SUSTAINABILITY

We have activities planned for later this year and would be happy to hear from you if you would like to get involved or have an idea of your own. Please contact Sarah Bowden (bowden.sarah@googlemail.com). 

LIBRARY We have a parish library located in the foyer of the Parish Centre. One bookcase is dedicated to Theology/Religious books, another bookcase to Fiction/Non-Fiction and a third smaller bookcase to children's Bibles/Bible stories etc. Please feel free to borrow/swap.

If you would like to donate, we can only accept books that are in excellent and clean condition. Thank you and enjoy.

FOODSHARE We are a collection point for Foodshare. Our collection area is just inside the porch doors, but if you leave food outside, out of hours (in a bag or other covering) the building is regularly checked. Foodshare are currently really in need of tinned vegetables and tinned meat, amongst all the regular donations.

School News

ADMISSION INTO ST EDMUND CAMPION SCHOOL AND NURSERY is based on Mass attendance for some categories. In our parish, we have an attendance card available from the table in the church lobby. Every time you come to Sunday Mass please get your card stamped. For information on the current Admissions Policy see the school's website, www.st-edmund.org.uk.