FIRST SUNDAY Of ADVENT- Yr C
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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======================================================FIRST SUNDAY Of ADVENT- Yr C
| Sat. 30th Nov. St Andrew, Apostle, Feast | 18:30 | Anne Marie Kone – RIP |
| Sun. 01st Dec. 1st Sunday Of Advent | 08:00 | Ricky Bermudez – RIP |
| 09:30 | People Of The Parish | |
| 11:00 | Cath Byrne – RIP | |
| 18:30 | ||
| Mon. 02nd Dec. | 08:00 | Sr Caroline Campbell Wellbeing |
| 10:00 | ||
| Tue. 03rd Dec. ST FRANCIS XAVIER,PRIEST(M) Day Of Prayer For Migrants | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Wed. 04th Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu. 05th Dec. | 08:00 | Deceased Members Of Driver & Croke Family |
| 10:00 | ||
| Fri. 06th Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | ||
| SAT. 07th Dec. St AMBROSE, BISHOP, DOCTOR, MEMORIAL | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | ||
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Pamela Morris Intention | |
| SUN. 08th Dec. 2nd Sunday Of Advent | 08:00 | Douglas Banks- RIP |
| 09:30 | ||
| 11:00 | ||
| 18:30 | People Of The Parish |
| 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. |
Second Collection this weekend for the Catholic Youth Services
There will be a second collection for the Catholic Youth Services. This collection supports youth work in the diocese and beyond, especially the Southwark Catholic Youth Service.
Safeguarding : Parents, please accompany your children under 9 years old to the toilets. The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Fr Luke’s 70th Anniversary Of Ordination – 8th December 11 am
Reminder : Please enter your names on the list in the Porch.
Please be notified that there will be no parking available at the back of the Church for the 9:30am Mass.
PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….
BIBLE STUDY Meal – An invitation – All Welcome.
A meal embedded in Scripture in preparation for Christmas. Monday 16th Dec. at 7.30pm, Parish hall. ‘In radical contrast to the disobedience of the first Eve, who prompted Adam to bring sin into the world, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the New Eve, co-operated with God to bring about the remedy for sin and win for everyone the possibility of redemption.’ (Didache commentary). Please bring food of your choice to share . Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Sessions continue on 05th December when we will have an introduction to the Sacraments and living the Sacramental life. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.
If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk . Thank you for all your support.
Advent Service – “Let every heart prepare him room.”
Thursday 12th December, 7:30pm in the hall.
Come together for this service of praise, readings and prayers as we prepare to welcome our Lord Jesus this Christmas. The service will be followed by festive refreshments.
Holy Cross Christmas ‘Open House’ Sat. 7th December, 1:00 – 3:30pm ‘Cancelled’
Due to the absence of volunteers, this exercise will no longer be held. Thanks for your understanding.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service – Save the date
Holy Cross Church will be hosting the Unity Service on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 7.30 p.m. Please make a note of the date and further details will follow after Christmas.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group
Mon 9th December : Christmas party. 9am-10.15am
There will be snacks, festive activities and a gift for each child -£3 tickets subject to availability. Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you!
Missio December collection
The collection is being held a little earlier this month for the monies to be banked by Christmas.
Can Missio Red Box holders please find their envelopes at the back of the Church, empty their box and return the envelope by Sunday 15th December. You will receive the Missio Calendar for 2025 as a thank you gift. Blessings to you, Alex.
PACT – High Down Visits Centre Holy Cross Christmas Toy Appeal
Our annual Christmas Toy Appeal aims to make Christmas magic for the children whose Mothers are in prison by giving a Christmas gift to their child. Please bring your toys to the Parish before the 15th of December; Please also label them with age appropriateness. With your help, we can make the festive period a little brighter for families.Thank you.
Welcomers and Stewards needed!
Are you someone who enjoys meeting and greeting people? Could you be a friendly, welcoming face for newcomers to the parish? Then do consider joining the team of Welcomers and Stewards. Volunteers particularly needed for the Christmas Masses. Contact Natacha: carshaltonple@rcaos.org.uk
Praying the Mass with Archbishop John:
Advent is a time people return to Mass, sometimes after many years – for others Mass is the cornerstone of their spiritual lives. To help people, wherever they are on their spiritual journey, connect more prayerfully with the Lord Jesus, Archbishop John has recorded a message (tinyurl.com/prayingthemass) which guides us on how to pray through the Mass. Archbishop John said: ‘the Eucharist is at the very heart of the Mass, but also the Church. It is an invitation from the Lord Jesus to participate in His sacrifice’.
Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project
Everyone is warmly invited to join this Archdiocese-wide prayer initiative, praying a decade of the Rosary each day for priests and parishes in their deanery.
For details see the poster on the noticeboard, pick up an invitation leaflet at the back of church or email southwarkrenewal@gmail.com.
Assisted Suicide
Some of Archbishop John’s statements and his pastoral message on Assisted Suicide may be found here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-wilson-assisted-suicide-letter/
2025: Year of Jubilee
Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years.
The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”. The 2025 Jubilee will begin in Advent 2024 and will run until the Feast of the Epiphany in 2026. In the parish, we shall emphasise and encourage more prayer groups and pilgrimages within and outside the country.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Dec.: For Pilgrims Of HOPE.
Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, 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 … |
