WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF WINDSOR
I hope that this website might extend a welcome and assurance that here is a place that you will be given a dignity and a hospitality. Perhaps you are looking for a time of Mass or the possibility of booking a baptism or a wedding. You may be new to the area and thinking of joining this community of faith. Whatever the reason I hope and pray that your needs are met and that we will be able to help you in your search.
Canon David Hopgood
VISION STATEMENT FOR THE PARISH
That we deepen our relationship with Christ and the Church through prayer and Sunday Mass, that we provide opportunities to deepen our faith and unity and so by using our gifts and talents, reach out in welcome and hospitality to others.
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS FROM ST EDWARD’S
All Masses from St Edward’s Church are live streamed on YouTube. The Camera will be switched on from approximately 15 minutes before each Mass .
Mass times at St Edwards Church
Saturday 18.00
Sunday 11.00
Tuesday 18.30
Wednesday 10.00
Thursday 10.00
Friday 12.00
Mass times at St Marks Church
Sunday 9.30
These weekday times may change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as funerals or weddings, so please consult the weekly newsletter for details.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
15th May 2022
The great Gandhi is reported to have said, I love your Christ, but your Christians are not like Christ. From this we might be fairly sure that the Christians he encountered were not living up to the ideal reflected in today’s Gospel. That is certainly unfortunate – but what image of Christianity do we present by our actions and by our love? Do we love like Jesus did, to the point of laying down our lives?
It can be easy to be consumed with rituals and great debates about what we believe. But Jesus‘s command today is simply to love. In its simplicity it is exceptionally difficult. Love knows no bounds. Love does not say that’s enough, love puts the needs of others ahead of our own. In our global society we see that vast numbers of people have more needs than we do. Where do we begin, perhaps with a single step so we love one another and in doing so we become more devoted Disciples of Christ.
Canon David Hopgood
RECENTLY UPDATED SECTIONS
Easter Offertory
The Easter Day Collection supports our parish priest directly, in grateful thanks for his dedication, service and witness throughout the year. If you would like to give a gift to support Canon David in his mission and ministry this Easter, please do so in the normal way or visit:
https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/windsor-st-edwards-r-c-church-easter-collection-2022.
Gift Aiders please remember to make cheques payable to Windsor St Edwards and we can then also claim the Tax back. Many thanks.
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AVAILABILITY AND BOOKING THE PARISH HALL AND ST BRIGID’S ROOM
The Parish Hall and St Brigid’s Room are now available to host Parish Functions. Please complete the attached Form and return to the Parish Office. Click here for Booking Form – Parish Centre Booking Request-22-03-24
Click the links below to see the availability of our spaces:
HOW TO PRAY
“Prayer.” When you see that word, what thoughts or images come to mind? Does talking to God come easy to you? Or do you struggle to pray? Knowing what to say to God doesn’t always feel easy, and sometimes, prayer gets weighed down by our misconceptions about what a conversation with God should look like. Canon David has offered the following short document containing advice and help when praying to God.
Click here for How to Pray-21-04-09
PARISH HANDBOOK
Download the parish handbook below.
Click here for Parish Handbook
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome to any new parishioners. Please make yourself known to Canon David after Mass or contact the Parish Office and complete the attached Registration Form and email back to the Parish office at parishoffice@catholicwindsor.org
Click on link for Registration Form NewParishioner-20-08-17
Standing Order: If you wish to donate your collection by standing order, please click here for the Standing Order Form; Standing Order form-20-08-15 . Please print out the form and complete by hand. Please send signed form to the Parish Office or hand to Canon David after mass.
Gift Aid: If you wish to Gift Aid your Collection, please click here for the Gift Aid Form: Gift Aid Form-20-08-15 Please print out the form and complete by hand. Please send signed form to the Parish Office or hand to Canon David after mass.
HOW TO FIND US
44 Alma Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3HJ
Dedworth Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4JS
GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE PARISH
For information about Weddings bookings, Baptism booking, and 1st communion bookings please refer to the appropriate section in “Sacramental Services” (see section headings above) or phone the Parish Office on 01753 865163.