SECOND 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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======================================================SECOND SUNDAY Of ADVENT- Yr.C
| Sat. 07th Dec. St Ambrose | 18:30 | Pamela Morris Intention |
| Sun. 08th Dec. 2nd Sunday Of Advent | 08:00 | Douglas Banks- RIP |
| 09:30 | Denise O’driscoll Anniversary | |
| 11:00 | Fr Luke Ordination Anniversary | |
| 18:30 | Christina Parish | |
| Mon. 09th Dec. The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary | 08:00 | Sr Caroline Campbell Wellbeing |
| 10:00 | Ronda, Benjamin, Vanessa & Lee | |
| 19:30 | Philip, Michael & Caroline Intentions | |
| Tue. 10th Dec. Our Lady Of Loreto | 08:00 | Bernard McDonagh |
| 10:00 | Chris Mc Carthy- RIP | |
| Wed. 11th Dec. St Damasus I, Pope | 08:00 | Leslie, Ethel, Violet & Edward Bradley – RIP |
| 10:00 | For Valentine Taggart Family & Friends | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu. 12th Dec. Our Lady Of Guadalupe | 08:00 | Timoteo & Sophie Vas – RIP |
| 10:00 | Nicolas T. Intention | |
| Fri. 13th Dec. St Lucy, Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Azzoopardi & Lombardo Families | |
| SAT. 14th Dec. St John Of The Cross | 08:00 | Charlish, Douse, Marshall & Ingham Families |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | Jansen & Austin Families | |
| 18:30 | ||
| SUN. 15th Dec. Gaudete Sunday | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Deceased Members Of Kathy & David Ball Family | |
| 11:00 | Joseph Fernandes – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Elizabeth & Fred Weir – 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. |
Monday:Solemnity: The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin
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 96th Birthday – 18th December 6.30pm
Please join with Archbishop John Wilson and the Sutton Clergy to celebrate with Fr Luke this special occasion. Refreshment in the hall after Mass.
ADVENT SERVICES
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.
The annual Advent Carol Service : Sunday 15 December 2024
Will take place in the Church at 4.00pm. All are welcome to come and join in the singing, and in the Parish Centre afterwards for Mulled Wine and Mince Pies.’
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 resume on Thursday 9th January when we will look at the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.
In the meantime, please do join us for the Advent Service on the 12th December (see separate notice). All welcome.Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk
Rite of Welcome Sunday 15th December – 9:30 Mass
We will celebrate the Rite of Welcome for our Journey in Faith group during the 9.30 am Mass.This short rite is their first formal and public step on their way to becoming Catholics. Please pray for Kimberly, Chika, Lorraine and Jason.
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.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION in 2025 – registration is almost complete.
There are a few places available for children in Year 4 upwards. Parents please visit the FIRST HOLY COMMUNION page on the parish website, as soon as possible. You’ll find it under SACRAMENTS
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!
CRIB Collections 2024
We encourage you this year again to make Crib offerings for the Catholic Children’s Society, local homeless organisations, or charities, or the Friends of the Holy Land which supports our brothers and sisters who are suffering the land of Our Lord. Further details about the appeal of the Friends of the Holy Land can be found at www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
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
Scripture to parenting workshops
From today, every parishioner, as well as teachers and parents in our schools, has free and unlimited access to the workshops created by the world-renowned Catechetical Institute. From Scripture to parenting workshops, to catechetical training and mentoring, there is something for everyone. For information on how to register your free account visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/franciscan
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’.
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 Cross Film Club showing: It’s a Wonderful Life
Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 13 December (Mulled wine & mince pies, from 7.30pm)
When a man becomes suicidal, an angel from heaven is sent to him to change his heart. With James Stewart and Donna Reed.
Admission Free, No booking required. Running time: 130 mins, plus interval
For further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com
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 … |
