THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
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
Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming
Streaming is available all the time.
======================================================THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
| Sat.01ST Feb. The Blessed Virgin Mary | 18:30 | Anne Marie Kone- RIP |
| Sun. 02nd Feb. The Presentation of The Lord & Candlemas Feast | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | ||
| 11:00 | Piers Gardinier – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Fr Wenna Henry Tiku- RIP | |
| Mon. 03rd Feb . St Laurence Of Canterbury | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Tue. 04th Feb. St Henry Morse, Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Wed. 05th Feb. St Agatha, Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Thomas Traynor – RIP | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu. 06th Feb. Ss Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Grenville & Diane Dias – RIP | |
| Fri. 07th Feb. | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP | |
| SAT. 08th Feb St.Josephine Bakhita Day For Victims Of Trafficking | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | No Adoration | |
| 10:00 | No Mass or Confession | |
| 18:30 | Aline & Stella Fernandes Oliveira Family | |
| SUN. 09th Feb. | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Maria Nguyen Thi Bay – RIP | |
| 11:00 | George Buckley – RIP | |
| 18:30 | John Mc Crossan – 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 this weekend for White Flower Appeal
The Society for the Protection of Unborn children exists to radically transform culture so that abortion is not only abolished but becomes truly unthinkable. To accomplish this mission, the Society is positioning initiatives in politics, education, legislation, and culture.
Due to the funeral there will be No Adoration and 10 am Mass on Saturday 8th February
Please be aware there will be no heating after 8am Mass on Friday until after the funeral. No parking available on Church premises on Friday & Saturday
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., Mass 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.
Volunteers needed
We need volunteers to direct people to St Philomena’s after Mass on Sat 8th Feb. also to help set up the hall, serve food and clean afterwards.
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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
Mondays 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 06th February 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.
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.
Lightfever – ‘How To’ Day
Are you wondering how your Church can reach out to others?
Lightfever is an event of prayer with an offer to everyone to ‘come and see’. It is an invitation to enter into a Catholic Church, to light a candle for a loved one, to speak with Jesus, or chat with a team of friendly volunteers, or simply to just be in the peace of the Church.
Discover how to set up and run Lightfever in your Parish. Receive training (provided by Maria Heath, Director of Mission Northampton), resources and practical tips to help you bring this event to your Parish.
Participate in inviting others into the Church to discover Jesus.
Join us on Saturday 15th February 10:00am – 3:30pm at the Catholic Church of The Most Precious Blood, O’Meara Street, London, SE1.
See posters in the porch or parish centre. Scan the QR code to sign up.
Parish contact – Kathy Ball: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Families
are encouraged to sit at the front, so that children get a good view of the altar. At all Sunday Masses space will be reserved for them – this will vary from one row to several, according to the number of families expected at each Mass. The Candidates will take part in the offertory procession. Please welcome them into our parish community.
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 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: 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!
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.
Holy Cross Film Club showing: Casablanca
Parish Centre, 7.45 pm, Friday 14 February
(Doors open/refreshments from 7.30pm. The classic romantic thriller, set in WWII, in which Rick Blaine, a cynical night club owner, makes an excruciating decision.
With Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. Running time: 102 mins, plus interval Admission Free, No booking required. Further information: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com
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 Feb.: For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.
| 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 … 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 … |
