The miracle of the cleansing of the ten lepers.
Nine were cured, and a tenth was healed. The last one came back and lifted his heart in praise and thanks.
He was a man of another country, not liked by the followers of Jesus, yet his heart was like the heart of Jesus, thankful and light.
The word 'thanks' can change an atmosphere. It is one of the most important words between people who are in ordinary and consistent relationships. With those we love, with those with whom we work, live, and with whom life is shared, it is a word that deepens the bond among us. It brings lightness among us.
The Christian heart is a grateful heart. We sometimes find people whose lives are very difficult and disabled on the outside but have a heart of thanks on the inside. They are the people who give thanks for what they have, rather than whine over what they have not!
The thanks of the Samaritan brought him into a sort of unity with Jesus and with the others who looked on him as a foreigner. ‘Thanks’ can bring enemies together. When we give thanks for the same things, we shatter barriers.
The nine were cured, and probably did well for Jesus in their reports. But the tenth brought the new life of Jesus to others from a grateful heart.
Give thanks this day for the ordinary, for the people who are always there, for the goodness of God. Give thanks, and in giving thanks we will be more like Jesus, the one whose life and words thank God his Father.
Lord Jesus it is right to give you thanks and praise
Readings:
1st. 2 Kings 5:14-17. When Naaman heeds Elisha and washes in the Jordan he is cured.
Responsorial: Psalm 97:1-4. R./: The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
2nd. 2 Timothy 2:8-13. Preaching is a hard vocation; but we will also reign with Christ.
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19. Of the ten lepers cured, only one returned to express thanks.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 9th October 11.15am Wedding Anniversary of Suzy & Pete Williams.
Friday 14th October 10.00 Melville Beer RIP
Saturday 15th October 6.15pm Kathleen Edwards, RIP who died recently.
Sunday 16th October 09.30 James and Mary Reddy SI Birthday Remembrance
Sunday 16th October 11.15am Ellen Heuston RIP who died recently. (Sister of Charlotte MacGreever).
Sunday 16th October 11.15am First Wedding Anniversary of Natalie Barnes & Phil Cowell.
Wednesday 19th October 9.30am Ellen Heuston RIP who died recently.
Friday 21st October 9.30am Willie Cummins RIP (11th Anniversary).
Edgar De Sousa RIP SI
George Alcorn RIP (2nd Anniversary).
BAPTISMS
Sunday 9th October Fred and Ivy, children of Matt and Claire Kirkpatrick.
Sunday 15th October Harry and Theo, children of Daniel and Linda Saunders.
Sunday 23rd October Hugo and Charlotte, children of Christopher and Francesca Hughes.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday 17th October 11.15am Burial Service of the late Michal Morzajew RIP.
Overwhelmed by Climate Change? Not sure what you can do?
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 24th 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 25th 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.
WORK: (Widows and Orphans of Rural Kenya) It is with great joy that we welcome back Mary Jane Butler MBE to our parish for the weekend of 15th/16th October. Mary Jane has been involved with the parish of St. Edmund Campion for a long time and, as a community, we have supported her charity for the past six years and given substantial amounts of money, volunteer hours and prayer.
She will talk at all the Masses next weekend about this charity in East Africa, giving us an update of the development of the various projects, but more importantly, the development and life experiences of some of the people we help to empower.
RED MISSIO BOXES We will be emptying your red boxes this month. Please bring your box to the Church and leave them in the porch or the parish office. Alternatively you can give them either to Louise Jennings or Barbara McWalter at 11.15 Mass. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
SEMINAR FOR WOMEN, BRIDGING THE GAP - Saturday 29th October 9.30 am - 12.30 pm at St. Edmund Campion Church Hall, Maidenhead. A Seminar for Women examining how, with faith, we can better deal with life's transitions. How can we bridge the gap of life's inevitable transitions with positivity? Speaker: Dr. Judith Thomas
No discussion groups, just come along and listen. Refreshments are provided. The Seminar is free but donations to cover expenses would be appreciated. Bring a friend!
Registration is required. Please email Margaret Tackney, Seminar Administrator at margarettackney@yahoo.co.uk or on 0794 156 8974
RUBY JUBILEE CELEBRATION The new date for the celebration is the 21st of January.
HOSPITALITY 18.15- Please join us after the 18.15 Mass on Saturdays. We would love to welcome back our regulars and add some new faces to the mix too
HOSPITALITY 09.30 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
SCHOOL FOUNDATION GOVERNOR We are currently looking for a foundation governor to join our friendly and hardworking local governing body. Our governors have a range of skills and experience, and all share a common interest of wanting the best possible education for all the children in our school and nursery. St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School and Nursery forms part of the Frassati Catholic Academy Trust. Foundation governors are practising Catholics, specifically appointed by the Bishop to ensure the preservation and development of the school’s Catholic character and to ensure that the school is being conducted as a Catholic school. Please see further details attached to the newsletter.
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY - please return your envelope in the porch today if you have taken part in Harvest Fast Day last Friday. 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 for your generosity this harvest and many thanks to all the children from the school and the young people who were great ambassadors for CAFOD at the Masses last weekend.
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
ALL SOULS MASS OF REMEMBRANCE : 2nd November 2022 Dear Parishioners, we are nearing the time of year when we remember those dear to us who we have lost. If you would like the name(s) of your deceased family and friends (who have died during the past 12 months) recorded in the Book of Remembrance – and who are not already in the book - there are 2 ways to do this, either by sign up sheet in the church porch or email: ninabieniek@hotmail.com Please print clearly and add a contact phone number. Closing date for registering names is Sunday 30th October .
TODDLERS GROUP Every Termtime Friday 8.45-10.45 in the Parish Centre.
PARISH COLLECTION Please continue to support your parish, its activities and outreach programmes by contributing to the weekly collection via the 'baskets' and/or Contactless. It is very positive that a lot of our parishioners, over the course of the pandemic, switched their contribution from cash to Bank Transfer.
NB: If you want to set up a direct debit or standing order (or even make a one-off donation) the account details are:
Account name: St. Edmund Campion Maidenhead
Sort code: 30-93-04
Account number: 00882551
Maidenhead STREET ANGELS are back on the streets again on Friday and Saturday nights and are hoping to recruit more Angel volunteers. Please see the attached poster with details.
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.
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 10th September.
YOGA CLASSES Yoga Tuesday at 11.45am. Yoga classes. The next class is Tuesday 18th October at 11.45am. Classes are free but if possible, a donation for charity will be appreciated. Yoga mats, mat cleaning spray and wipes will be available. No class 11th October. ( Sorry about this :)) Contact Rachel at wellhappyyoga@gmail.com or the parish office.
CLIMATE CHANGE This planned course, has been postponed. A new date will be advertised as soon as it’s available. Thank you to Eric and Sarah who put so much work into the planning of the course.
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.
APPOINTMENTS If you wish to speak to Fr Liam or Fr Ephraim in confidence on any matter, please contact either one for an appointment. They are happy to visit your home if so desired, adhering to social distancing guidelines.
HOUSEBOUND If you know of anyone who is sick and/or housebound, please let Sarah (Parish Office), Fr Liam or Fr Ephraim know so that a visit can be arranged.
FOR PRACTICAL PURPOSES, FOR THE COMING MONTHS
Father Ephraim will be the ‘link person’ for pastoral matters concerning the parish of St. Joseph’s and St. Elizabeth’s. He will also be chaplain to St. Mary’s school.
Father Liam will be the ‘link person’ for the parish of St. Edmund Campion and will be chaplain to St. Edmund Campion school.
Fr. Ephraim and Fr. Liam are on call each day and will serve our community as best they can. You can call either of them on their mobile numbers, contact them via email or visit them at St. Joseph’s Presbytery. As we enter a new liturgical year, the four or five weekends of a month will see the same priest celebrating Mass in that particular parish. So, for January, Fr. Liam will preside at weekend Masses at St Joseph’s & St. Elizabeth’s and Fr. Ephraim at St. Edmund Campion. The following month they will swap around.
THE WELCOMING MINISTRY (Mass Rep) is dedicated to helping all parishioners and visitors enhance their worship experience at Mass by making them feel welcome and included in our Eucharistic celebration, helping them connect with our parish, and participating in the numerous ministry opportunities offered at St. Edmund Campion. The Mass Rep is the ‘overseer’ in ensuring that the various ministries during Mass are fulfilled. Further, they are there to help you with any queries.
We thank our mass reps:
6:15pm Saturday: Reena K. 9:30am Sunday: Elvira E-M & Shirley F. 11:15am Sunday: Julie C.
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.
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