THIRD 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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======================================================THIRD SUNDAY Of ADVENT- Yr.C
| Sat. 14th Dec. St John Of The Cross | 18:30 | Gail & David Swann – RIP |
| 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 | |
| Mon. 16th Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Fr Augustine Chigodora – RIP | |
| 19:30 | Thanksgiving St Anthony- D’Silva Family | |
| Tue. 17th Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Fr Wenna Henry – RIP | |
| Wed. 18th Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Samuel Theriault & Family- Intentions | |
| 17:00 | No Adoration | |
| 18:30 | Fr Luke Thangsgiving Mass | |
| Thu. 19th Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Fr Wenna Henry – RIP | |
| Fri. 20th Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Maria O’Shea – RIP | |
| SAT. 21st Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | Carolyne Traynor – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Joao D’Silva – RIP | |
| SUN. 22nd Dec. Day Of Prayer For Expectant Mothers | 08:00 | Maria O’Shea – RIP |
| 09:30 | Maureen Boyd – RIP | |
| 11:00 | David Evered – RIP | |
| 18:30 |
| Confessions: Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm Confession before Christmas: Saturday 21st Dec. from 10:30am to 1pm Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament: Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am. |
Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our much-loved Parish Priest, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku. He passed peacefully in St Helier Hospital on Wed. 11 Dec. 24. He was surrounded by some of his closest parishioner friends and his brother Priests, Frs Philip and Vincent, from whom he had just received the Sacrament of the Sick. Fr Henry had been ill for some considerable time and had spent extended periods in hospital, and he bore his sufferings with fortitude and good humour. We grieve his passing but celebrate his return to his heavenly home and thank God for the blessing of his ministry. May he rest in peace. We have now gained an intercessor in Heaven.
Cards For Christmas and New Year’s Services
Please take one Service Card giving information regarding Christmas and New Year Masses. It is available on the table in the Porch. Thank you.
Second Collection This Weekend For Fr Luke
On the occasion Of Fr Luke’s 70th Ordination Anniversary and his 96th Birthday, we will have a collection for him at all masses this weekend.
Thank you for your generosity and prayers.
Fr Luke’s 96th Birthday Thanksgiving Mass – 18th December 6.30pm
Please join with Archbishop John Wilson and the Sutton Clergy to celebrate with Fr Luke this special occasion. Refreshments in the hall after Mass. All welcome.
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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.
The annual Advent Carol Service : Sun. 15 Dec. 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.’
Carols Preceding the Vigil Mass:
Singing Christmas carols precedes the 8pm Vigil Mass on 24th December
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.
If interested 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 Mass.This short rite is their first formal and public step on their way to becoming Catholics. Please pray for Kimberly, Chika and Lorraine.
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.
The Children’s Liturgy is running till this Sun 15th Dec. before we break off for the Christmas holidays. We will resume in January 2025. Thank you 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 Thank you for all your support.
**Simbang Gabi Novena Masses!**
We warmly invite you to participate in a special Novena of Masses from Dec.16 to Dec. 24, held every evening at 7:30 PM at St. Teresa’s, Morden. ‘Simbang Gabi’ is a cherished nine-day devotional series of Masses in preparation for Christmas. Join our Filipino community in these joyful celebrations! The Mass will be conducted in English, followed by a delightful sharing of Filipino foods/drinks in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome!
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service – Tues. 21st Jan 25 at 7.30 pm
Holy Cross Church will be hosting the Unity Service. Please make a note of the date and further details will follow after Christmas.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 13th Jan / 27th Jan.
Mon: 10th Feb.
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
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.
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 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, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, 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 … |
