September 15th 2024

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY – Y. B

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY – Y. B

SAT. 14Th Sept
The Exaltation Of The Holy  Cross, Feast
18:30For Frs Henry, Luke, Vincent, Philip, Deacon Sandy
SUN. 15th Sept. Evangelii Gaudium (Home Mission)08:00 
09:30Thanksgiv. For GOD’s Mercy – Amaka O.
11:00People Of The Parish
18:30Holy Souls
Mon. 16th Sept.  
Ss Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, Martyrs
08:00 
10:00 
Tue. 17th Sept.
Ss Robert Bellarmine & Hildegard Of Bingen
08:00Erica O. Personal Intention, Light Of The Holy Spirit and Success.
10:00 
Wed. 18th Sept.
St Edith Of Kemsing
08:00 
10:00Full Healing Of Karen Cruickshank
17:00Adoration
Thu. 19th Sept.
St Theodore Of Canterbury
08:00 
10:00Holy Souls
Fri. 20Th Sept.
St Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs
08:00 
12:00 
SAT. 21Th Sept
St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
08:00 
09:00Adoration And Benediction
10:00 
18:30Eliram K. Personal Intentions
SUN. 22TH Sept. World Day Of Prayer For Migrants and Refugees08:00 
09:30 
11:00Mario Azzopardi- RIP
18:30Patrick & Flora Mc Nelis – RIP
Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.  

This Weekend, Second Collection For Home Mission (The Catholic Agency For The Support Of Evangelization)

This collection provides the bishops of England and Wales with resources to support Home Mission, the spread of the Gospel in our own country. The money collected enables a breadth of work to be done in support of parish evangelization.

CONFIRMATION Registration

Forms are available on the table in the porch. The sessions will begin in November. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

School Forms

The priests will sign the applications at the end of Sept. Dates and times to be announced soon. Please note that some schools now require a certificate of Catholic practice to be completed instead of a supplementary form. Check with the school.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDYEphesians

Join us for Bible study, Monday September 23rd at 7.30pm

All welcome for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

It is the process by which adults can prepare to be received into the Catholic Church.  It is an opportunity to grow in their knowledge of Jesus and their relationship with Him. Weekly sessions take people through the key teachings of the Catholic Church and look at the issues facing Catholics in today’s world.

Sessions begin with an introductory evening and refreshments on THURS 19th SEPT. at 7:45 pm, parish centre. If you are interested, please speak to the RCIA co-ordinator, Kathy Ball, or contact her via the contact form on the parish website.

The Secrets of Paul – a ten weeks course on Zoom

Tuesdays, 17th September – 26th November 24 (Break for half term on 29th Oct)

Reflect on and learn from the life of St Paul as a model missionary disciple. How and why was he so fruitful in his missions? What does it mean to fulfil the call to all of us to be missionary disciples?

The course will be led by Kathy Ball (Archdiocese of Southwark) and Alex & Maria Heath (Northampton Diocese). Book at https://northamptondiocese.org/courses

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

The Children’s Liturgy resumed last Sun 8th Sept 24. A special shout-out to our volunteers for all their hard work and support thus far: Joey, Luisa, Ania, Paulina, Natacha, Tara, Melissa, Finy, Sinead, Caroline, Mary, Sarah W, Sarah H, Diane and Jess. Thank you so much for all your support.

If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Discover What’s Happening in Our Parish!

Ever wondered what’s going on in our parish? Curious about the groups, meetings, and social events available? Join us at the Parish Expo in the Parish Hall to explore everything our parish has to offer!

When:

•Sat. 21st September: All day from after the 10am Mass until after the 6.30 pm Mass.

Sunday, 22nd Sept.: All day from after the 8am Mass until after the 6.30pm Mass.

Come along to see what interests you! Whether you’re looking to join a new group, get involved in social events, or just want to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity.

And don’t worry, we’ve got your refreshments covered—tea, coffee, biscuits, and cakes will be served throughout the day! We look forward to seeing you there!

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group 9.00 am-10.15am

Monday 23rd Sep.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits.

Entry: £1.50 per family. We look forward to welcoming you!

Mary’s Meals

would like to invite you to collect all your foreign currency* no matter how old or obscure. Clear out your drawers and have a look under the sofa. Currently the charity feeds over 2.4 million young children one good meal every day – by giving Mary’s Meals your foreign coins and notes you can help feed the next hungry child. Mary’s Meals feeds in over 18 countries. Because of our low costs we can do this for as little as £19.15 per child /year! *We will also take UK coins/notes that aren’t legal tender.

Mary’s Meals will come and speak at the end of the Masses on the 28th/29th Sept.

Fairtrade Fortnight Mon 9th to Sun 22nd September

During Fairtrade Fortnight, we will be doing Fairtrade stalls on Fri 13th at Oru, Sutton High Street and on Sat 14th at All Saints, Carshalton. For more information: https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/fairtrade-fortnight/

Annual Service: Healing & Hope

The service will be held on the Wednesday 25th Sept. 24 at 6.30pm @ St George’s Cathedral and it will be led by Archbishop John Wilson.

The service is for Healing & Hope for all those that have been harmed by abuse, their families & friends. It is also to recognise the work of those that support survivors of abuse.  At the end of the service, everyone will be invited to tie a ribbon in support of those that have been harmed by abuse. Light refreshments afterwards and a place for anyone who wishes to, to talk to the safeguarding team.

Southwark Catholic Youth Network

We’ve introduced several Youth / Young Adults Days and retreats  this year in different areas of the Archdiocese, including the Cathedral, New Malden, and

Chatham. The days are an opportunity for the children to receive catechesis about the key aspects of the faith from a guest speaker.

For more and to book: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/events/

Wimbledon College Open Days

Open Evening: Thu 26th September 5.30-8.30pm
Open Mornings: Mon 30th SeptemberWed 2nd October

BOOKING NOW OPEN: https://www.wimbledoncollege.org.uk/

from the website menu select Parents/Open Events

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Open Evenings for Year 7

These events are designed for parents and prospective pupils to attend.

Thursday 12th September 24 & Tuesday 17th September 24. The Headmaster will speak at 4.30pm and 6.00pm. We suggest, therefore, that you arrive between 4:15 pm and 5:30 pm.To book for our Open Evenings. Full details are available on our website https://www.cvms.co.uk/Admissions/

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention September: For The Cry Of The Earth

Let us pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and the common good, taking caring of those who have lost their jobs and giving priority to the poor.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  …
Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza …