20th April 2024
Fourth 'Good Shepherd' Sunday of Easter
Dear Friends,
Today’s Gospel (John Chapter 10) presents Jesus as “the good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep” is contrasted to the hired man who runs away as soon as trouble appears. In the countryside that Jesus belonged to, the sight of shepherds and sheep was common. Indeed, the Christmas story is often told in the context “that shepherds watched their flocks by night…and angels sang…” Now at the end of the same story, Jesus himself would remind his hearers that there are two kinds of shepherds, the ones who care for and protect the sheep like any good parent would guide, help, form and love their children and the shepherd that is selfish and could not put themselves out. I am reminded of the heroism of parents who would go to any lengths to ensure their children’s safety, even to forgetting about their own comfort and freedom. It is humbling to think that this analogy works in family life now as well as then. We need to remind ourselves of that when we hear the word Gaza and other troubled places at this time.
- Thank you for your generous contribution of £1101.14 to the Ocean Stars appeal last week for the children of Sri Lanka that they support.
- It was a great joy to meet up with Terri and Dave Page – they send their best wishes. Thanks Mary and Anne.
Finally: Teacher: “Now that you know how to measure length, can anyone tell me the name of something you can buy by the metre?”
Jimmy raised his hand: “Please Miss… gas.”
God bless you all,
Fr John
Please pray for all those who have died recently:
Sita Denby Atkinson, Neil Flanigan, Donal McCarthy
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 20th Apr 6.00pm Michael and Neville Lowe RIP (Ian and Jane Lowe Ferguson)
James May II (Tony and Bernadette Proud)
Sun 21st Apr 8.30am Gordon McKeown RIP (Josie Johnston)
10.30am All parishioners
Ajit Michael Sandrasagra RIP (Josephine)
Peter Dormido RIP (Anniv.) and Edgar Azores RIP
(Phoebe and Arnold)
5.30pm Andy Hoolan RIP (Paul Hoolan)
Mon 22nd Apr 7.30pm Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist
Tue 23rd Apr 10.00am For our political leaders on the national feast day
Wed 24th Apr 10.00am All parishioners
Thu 25th Apr 10.00am Holy Souls
Fri 26th Apr 10.00am All who volunteer their time and knowledge
Sat 27th Apr 6.00pm Antony Sinto (Thanksgiving)
Len Williams RIP (Anne Hodges)
Sun 28th Apr 8.30am Edgar Azores RIP and Peter Dormido RIP (Jeanet Shepherd)
10.30am Madalena Gois RIP (2nd anniv.) (Madalena Moore)
Anthony Doyle RIP (1st anniv.) (Family)
5.30pm Sijo and Priya’s intentions (Sijo Stephen)
Retiring Collections
27th/28th Apr Mary’s Meals
4th/5th May Parish Charities Fund Third World and Charities
18th/19th May Education of Future Priests
Collections for Weekend 13th/14th April 2024
Offertory Collection £570.79
Gift Aid Collection £70.00
Standing Orders (Weekly Average) £1192.00
Total £1832.79
Ocean Stars £1101.14
The May edition of the Bible Alive (£1 each) and Day By Day (50p per copy) are now in the porch.
Parish Grandparents’ Group – the next meeting is after 10am Mass on Wed. 24th April in the hall.
Parishioner’s Book Is Published!
Phil McDonnell’s (a parishioner) new book, 23 Years in the Irish Guards is now on sale on the internet. It can also be bought and read as an eBook. Phil has secured a few copies if anyone wishes to purchase from him at £12. The net price for his book is £18.99p, the eBook version is under £6. If interested in buying a copy, please contact Phil on 01276 684281.
He Is With Me
A benefit concert to raise awareness and support for Connect Counselling, Camberley.
Taking place at 5pm on Saturday 27th April at
St Michael’s Church, Camberley, GU15 3JP.
Faith Alive Vocal Group present a reflective and uplifting concert of spiritual music spanning from Tallis to Gospel. Free admission with collection. All proceeds go to Connect.
Volunteering Opportunities
Parish Toddler Group
We would like to restart our parish’s toddler group. However, in order for this to be possible, we need volunteers to run it. If you have a couple of hours to spare once a month on a Wednesday morning to do this then please contact Diana by emailing diana.apple.uk@gmail.com or phoning
07599 263305. Please kindly note that all volunteers will be required to have a DBS check.
Marriage Care Volunteers Needed
Marriage Care is a Catholic organisation specialising in relationship support. We are looking for marriage preparation course facilitators to prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage (full training is provided for this role), qualified relationship counsellors to support couples in distress and trustees to provide governance and strategic direction for the organisation. For more information please visit: www.marriagecare.org.uk or email: volunteer@marriagecare.org.uk
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
Saturday 20th April 09:00 - Retreat
Thursday 2nd May 19:30 - Rehearsal
Sunday 5th May 14:30 - Confirmation
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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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SVP Camberley account no. 46082417 sort code 60-60-04
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