September 29th 2024

TWENTY-SIXTH 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

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======================================================TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY – Y. B

SAT. 28th Sept
Ss Wenceslaus & Laurence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs
18:30Patrick Flannery- Wellbeing
SUN. 29th Sept.  08:00People Of The Parish
09:30Fr Vincent Okon Ordination anniversary
11:00Sidney Brown
18:30Jennifer Hau- Health Intentions
Mon. 30th Sept.  
St Jerome
08:00 
10:00G. Personal Intentions
Tue. 01ST Oct.
St Thérèse Of The Child Jesus
08:00 
10:00Corinne & Cenry D’Mello Thanksgiving Thanksgiving for The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
Wed. 02nd Oct.
The Holy Guardian Angels
08:00 
10:00Carole & Michel T. Personal Intention
17:00Adoration
Thu. 03rd Oct.  08:00 
10:00 
Fri. 04th Oct.
St Francis Of Assisi  
08:00 
12:00Gil Modesto – RIP
SAT. 05th Oct
St Faustina Kowalska
08:00 
09:00Adoration And Benediction
10:00 
18:30Fabrice & Anne marie K.  Personal Intentions
SUN. 06th Oct. Rosary Sunday08:00 
09:30Erica O.  Personal Intentions
11:00Denis Hopkin – RIP
18:30 
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.  

Congratulations To Fr Vincent Okon for his 6th Ordination Anniversary this Sunday 29th Sept. We pray that the Lord in his goodness richly bless you. May He sustain you in celebrating the Sacraments, in proclaiming the Gospel and in continuing to consecrate your life to Him for the good of the people entrusted to your care.

CONFIRMATION Registration:  Parent’s meeting on 22nd October

Forms are available on the table in the porch. 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 on Friday 04th Oct. 5-7pm Please note that some schools now require a certificate of Catholic practice to be completed instead of a supplementary form. We do not provide you with the forms, check with the school.

Please come with the child and their Baptism Certificate, the Parish Office will not be able to check the register or provide with Baptism certificate on that day. The priest will not sign the form without the Baptism certificate. Thank you for your support.

First Holy Communion

Further information will be announced shortly in the newsletter.

CAFOD Harvest Appeal. Family Fast Day is on Friday 4th October.

There will be an appeal made to support CAFOD on the weekend of 5/6 October. CAFOD works in many parts of the world to support people to fulfil their God given potential. For instance, by giving you’ll fund training, tools and safe spaces to help Daniel, and others, in the DRC. Donate to CAFOD so that more people can get the expert help they need. Use the envelope in church, or the second collection or give online at cafod.org.uk. Thank you.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

Join us for Bible study, Monday 7th Oct. 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)

Journey in Faith continues this Thursday, 01st Oct., beginning with refreshments at 7:45pm in the hall.

This week’s theme: God’s chosen people – an overview of the Old Testament

If you were unable to attend last week but would like to join the group, you are most welcome. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy GroupSunday 9.30 am Mass 

The Children’s Liturgy takes place on Sundays in term time.

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

Day for Parish Readers and Eucharistic Ministers:

 Sat 19th Oct., 11am – 4pm. On the new translation of the Lectionary, soon to be brought into use. Sacred Heart Parish Wimbledon. Their parish Mass is a 10am for those who want it. Please bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee provided. Register directly through your parish office or via wimbledon@rcaos.org.uk

Missio Red Box Autumn Collection

Can Missio box holders please find their envelopes and autumn newsletter in the back of the porch. Empty your red box and return the envelope to the Church by the weekend of 5/6 October.

Missio supporters are invited to a Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul McAleenan at 1 p.m. on Saturday 5th October at the Church of the Holy Apostles, Winchester Street, Pimlico, London SW1V 4NZ.  Refreshments provided afterwards.

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.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group 9.00 am-10.15am

Mondays 7oct / 21 Oct.

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!

A Day With Mary

is taking place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 12 October (9.45am to 5.00pm). https://www.adaywithmary.org/ or https://eventcatholic.com/

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies.

The CCRS is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith.  It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit.  Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information.

Closing date for applicants this year is 4 November 2024.

Movie Night – Showing:

I Confess

Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 11 October (Refreshments from 7.30pm)

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/

St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls

Is seeking to appoint: Acting Catholic Social Justice Coordinator

Non-Teaching Position. Required for November 2024 until October 2025 : https://www.stphils.org.uk

Wimbledon College Open Days

Open Mornings: Mon 30th SeptemberWed 2nd October

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

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 …