SECOND SUNDAY- PEACE DAY
46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD
Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon
Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak
Priest Fr. Luke Verhees
Deacon Sandy Misquitta
Tel: 020 8647 0022
Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
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======================================================SECOND SUNDAY- PEACE DAY

Sat.18th Jan. The Blessed Virgin Mary | 18:30 | Berjis Kabir Asad – Health & Personal Intention |
Sun. 19th Jan. Peace Day | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
09:30 | Erica O. Birthday, Blessings & Intentions Adri & Teresa Wells – Thanksgiving Golden Wedding | |
11:00 | Haroon Lorgat – RIP | |
18:30 | M.Easton Special Intention | |
Mon. 20th Jan. St Fabian, Martyr | 08:00 | |
10:00 | ||
Tue. 21ST Jan. St Agnes, Martyr | 08:00 | |
10:00 | Annie Connolly – RIP | |
Wed.22ND Jan. St Vincent, Martyr | 08:00 | |
10:00 | Deceased Members Mann Family | |
17:00 | Adoration | |
Thu. 23RD Jan. | 08:00 | |
10:00 | M. & Mrs N.B Rodrigues – RIP | |
Fri. 24th Jan. St Francis De Sales | 08:00 | |
12:00 | Jennifer Hau – Intentions | |
SAT. 25th Jan. The Conversion of St Paul the Apostle, Feast | 08:00 | |
09:00 | Adoration | |
10:00 | Deacesed Priests Of Holy Cross | |
18:30 | Tom (Senior) Traynor – RIP | |
SUN. 26th Jan. The Word Of GOD | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
09:30 | Nano – RIP | |
11:00 | Jansen & Austin | |
18:30 | Pierre Numa, Roger & Phillip Guiho – 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. |
Second Collection and Envelopes For Peace Sunday
“The work of Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our Vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in all its forms. Rooted in Catholic Christianity, we work with all who share our values to abolish war and create communities of peace and justice.” Envelopes are available at the back of Church for your donations to Pax Christi.
Funeral Mary Teresa Coughlan – RIP Wed. 27th Jan. at 12.30pm
Please remember the family in your prayers.
Please be aware that we have limited parking spaces available at church.
Fr. Paul Sanders’ 4th Anniversary: Sat. 2nd Feb 25
Mass at 12 noon at St. Margaret church, Carshalton Beeches. Refreshments in the Parish Hall there, after the service. All welcome.
Our Parish Priest – Father Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP Funeral
It will take place on Sat. 8th Feb. at 12 noon here at Holy Cross.
The reception of the coffin will be on Friday 7th Feb. at 6pm followed by a Vigil until 11pm.
The Funeral in Uganda will be on Sat.15th February. If you wish to go there please let the office know for arrangments. Thank you.
Donation For Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP Funeral
We have a plate in the porch / sacristy if you wish to donate for the funeral. Thank you for your support and generosity.
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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.
PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….
BIBLE STUDY

Monday 10th February /24th February at 7.30pm, Parish hall.
Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Next session Thursday 23rd January 7:45pm.
For more information, or if you are considering starting the process with the new group in September, contact Kathy:edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.
has resumed .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.
Christian Unity Octave: From 18th to 25th January the Church observes eight days’ prayer for Christian Unity.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service
Churches Together in Carshalton invite you to attend the Unity Service hosted by Holy Cross Church on Tuesday 21st January 2025 At 7.30 p.m. Followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre and the AGM of Churches Together in Carshalton. The Worship Service has at it’s heart the Nicene Creed “Do You Believe this“?
Please help us welcome fellow Christians in Carshalton to this Service as we come together as One in Christ.
Intercessory Prayer sessions
On the first Tuesday of every month, just after the 10am mass, the church will be holding an Intercessory Prayer in light of Holy Scripture requesting all our needs. Prayer is the most effective way to have a relationship with God who is the Highest Authority. The first Intercessory Prayer sessions started this Tuesday the 7th Jan. The event will also be live-streamed online, for those who cannot attend in person. We encourage everyone to attend and look forward to seeing many of you there.
Archbishop John Wilson new book entitled -The Romero Rosary.
With introductory chapters about St Oscar Romero and the rosary, this beautiful and creative new book contains reflections on the traditional mysteries of the rosary (Joy, Light, Sorrow & Glory) and the NEW Romero Mysteries (Charity, Compassion and Mercy, & Justice and Peace) – all illumined for reflection and prayer by the words of St Oscar Romero. The book is available from Pauline Bookshops and online at www.paulineuk.org. The Archbishops warmly invites everyone to the book launch on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 6.00 for 6.30pm at Amigo Hall, adjacent St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, South London. SE1 7HY.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 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!
CATENIANS QUIZ AND WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL EVENING:
This event run by the Sutton Circle of the Catenians will take place in the Parish Centre on Friday 24th January at 7pm. All are welcome to this friendly, social evening. Cost £15 includes all food and drink for the evening. To book, go to bernardmarley@outlook.com
Disability Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome in 2025.
Kairos Forum and Bishop Paul Hendricks are leading a Disability Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome in 2025. It is taking place on 26 April 2025 to 1 May. Mass will be celebrated every day, along with activities such as visiting the Holy Door and a meeting with the Holy Father in St Peter’s Square. Email Cristina Gangemi at: kairosforumevents@gmail.com or visit here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/mrxj7s99
Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark
The faithful, pilgrims of hope, will be able to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence granted by the Holy Father if they undertake a pious pilgrimage to any sacred Jubilee site. There will be sixteen Designated Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark. Such are to be seen as ‘sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope’. Of these 16, the closest to Carshalton are:
The Cathedral of St George in Southwark, Sacred Heart in Wimbledon, St Ann in Kingston Hill, St Mary’s (Our Lady of Reparation) in West Croydon, St Boniface in Tooting and St Elizabeth in Richmond.
Piano Lessons
New year, new skill! Are you/ or your child looking to learn to play the piano? I can provide piano lessons on either Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, up until around 6pm. I am a qualified teacher with 35 years experience as a teacher and school leader. I am also a Catholic schools inspector and hold a current DBS. Also, I play the piano/organ for the 11.00 choir every Sunday. Interested? Call/message me on 07375 464186 or davedep2@hotmail.com. Dave Hennessey
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Jan.: For Migrants, Refugees and those affected by War
Let us pray that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, will always be respected. .
May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, 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 … |