Welcome to St Peter’s Parish, Marlow
We are the home of the local Catholic community in Marlow. Whether you live in the locality or are just visiting be assured of a warm welcome. Please join us for Mass or visit our beautiful historic Pugin Church. Below you will find details of all the services and events taking place here this week.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
SUNDAY 15th November – 33rd Sunday of Year A
9.00am Holy Mass People of the Parish
11.00am Holy Mass Baby Noah Aziz-Carvalho RIP
5.30pm Holy Mass María-José Miñarro Viseras RIP
MONDAY 16th November
11.30am Holy Mass (with Confirmation) Dr Clare Stevens Intentions
7.00pm Praying with the Scriptures
8.00pm Holy Mass (with SVP Commissioning) Special Intentions (SVP)
TUESDAY 17th November
9.00am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (9.30am Rosary)
10.00am Holy Mass Special Intention (Bishop family)
12noon Memorial Service: Jacqueline Lightowler RIP
WEDNESDAY 18th November
10.00am Holy Mass Dedication of Ss Peter & Paul Basilicas Holy Souls (Blair)
THURSDAY 19th November
9.00am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00am Holy Mass Holy Souls (Stroud & Kelleher)
FRIDAY 20th November
10.00am Holy Mass Holy Souls (Nally & O’Brien)
SATURDAY 21st November
10.00am Holy Mass Presentation of Our Lady Sean & Charles Tillion RIP
followed by Confessions & Adoration until 11.00am
SUNDAY 22nd November – Christ the King (A)
9.00am Holy Mass Clare Harmon RIP
11.00am Holy Mass Hugh Webster RIP
5.30pm Holy Mass People of the Parish
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: ‘Perfection lies in being just what he wants us to be.’ St Therese
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: On Saturdays 10.30-11.00am and 6.00-6.30pm. And on request at any time.
REST IN PEACE: Please pray for the repose of the souls of John Suddaby, Peter Turner, Jacqueline Lightowler, baby Noah Aziz-Carvalho, Carmel Ballard, Doris Tudball,, Andres Lopez, Mike Diggins, Ron Lunn. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
ANNIVERSARIES: Maria van Schaik, Francis D’Abreu, Ronald Paul, Bill Arb, Brian St Clair, Cecelia Grant, Christine Kyle, Nora Powell, Barbara Page-Jones, Michael Faerber, Robert Croizat, Michael Clarke. May they rest in perfect peace.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Dennis O’Connor, Moira Binns, Gersende Chamberlain, Penny Bedingfield, Mary Mongan, Irena Foster-Brown, Lady Hambleden, Bryan Russ, Cillian Smith. Rita Lacey, Frances McCann, Michael New, Mary McGonagle, Shirley & Tommy McDonagh, Thomas Aherne, Jackie Fandernez, Geraldine Martin, Claudine D’Souza, Vera Bonsall, Linda Reece, Therese Molloy, Sarah Stanley, Bill Kelly, Frederic Langlume, Cath Maybury, Gladys Nanyonjo, Janine Spencer, Denise Bradley. May they know Christ’s healing touch
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS: For the Parish: £1,966.64 (Plate: £554.64; Envelopes: £187; Cashless: £397, Standing Orders: £828); SVP – Poor Box: £65; Many thanks!
SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY: This year’s theme is “Love Protects”. As Christians, we are called to love our neighbour, to look out for one another and to recognise the dignity of every person. Safeguarding is one important way in which we can all put that love into action. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It does not rest with me alone, or with our parish priest, or with the diocesan safeguarding team. Each of us has a part to play in creating a parish community where people feel safe and where concerns can be raised and taken seriously. Our parish safeguarding representatives are Angie McNeilage and Elspeth Sharp. Their contact details are on the top of this newsletter. Visit our Diocesan Safeguarding Sunday webpage here to view a short video: https://northamptondiocese.org/safeguarding-sunday-2026/
Safeguarding is something we live out together.
CALLING ALL MISSIO RED BOX HOLDERS: Marjorie Bonsall will collect your boxes after each Mass next Sunday 22nd November for the end of year banking of your donations. Any issues please contact Marjorie 07989 153449 or to make a direct payment to Missio visit missio.org.uk or call 020 7821 9755
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS 2027: Registration for the preparation programme is now open. If your child is Year 3 and above and would like to make their First Holy Communion next year please contact the parish office in the first instance for a meeting with one of the clergy. The programme will begin at the end of November.
WALKING WITH ST FRANCIS THROUGH ADVENT: Online retreat Thursday evenings from 26 November at 7.30pm. Four Advent talks exploring different aspects of the life, spirituality and legacy of St Francis of Assisi, as we mark the 800th anniversary of his death. Together, we will discover how the example of St Francis can inspire and guide us on our own journey through Advent. Live on YouTube on Thursday evenings, and at any time afterwards via the link. To register, sign up here: https://northamptondiocese.org/advent-retreat-2026/
SAVE THE DATE – ADVENT RETREAT: An opportunity to pause and reflect as we prepare for the coming of Christ. Join Fr Eamonn Mulcahy CSSp as he explores “The Disturbing Freshness of Jesus” on Saturday 5th December at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Great Missenden (HP16 9AA). More details to follow.
COULD YOU HELP? St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT), which is responsible for most of our Catholic schools in the southern half of the Diocese, is currently looking for a Chair and new Directors to join its Board. These are voluntary roles, and you don’t need a background in education. If you, or someone you know, might be interested, more details are available by scanning the QR code on the poster at the back of church or click on the link: https://charisma.maglr.com/st-thomas-catholic-academies-trust
DONATIONS NEEDED: St Peter’s school will be running the famous “Sweetie Tombola” at the Marlow Late Night Shopping on Thursday 3rd December. Money raised will be going to CAFOD and Streetkids Direct. Donations of Empty, jam jars, and packets of sweets that are individually wrapped (e.g.Chewitts, Maoams) with NO NUTS. Boxes at the back of church for collecting these items from now until the end of December. Please spread the word and help us to make this a fantastic event, raising lots of money for charity. Thank you!
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION: This month Pope Leo invites us to pray that our wealth may be used not for selfish gain, but in the service of the common good and those who have less. May we grow in a spirit of stewardship, ensuring that what we have becomes a means of supporting our neighbours and building a more compassionate society.