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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| Sat.15th Feb. The Blessed Virgin Mary | 18:30 | Good Health For Berjis Kabir & Family |
| Sun. 16th Feb. Racial Justice Day | 08:00 | Tim Watchous – RIP |
| 09:30 | Patricia O’Keefe – RIP | |
| 11:00 | Diane & Grenville Dias – RIP | |
| 18:30 | People Of The Parish | |
| Mon. 17th Feb . | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Manurung Family Intentions | |
| Tue. 18th Feb. | 08:00 | Norman Cortez Family Intention |
| 10:00 | Holy Souls | |
| Wed. 19th Feb. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | SEAN KELLEHER – RIP | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu. 20th Feb. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Fri. 21st Feb. St Peter Damian | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | MRS O’KEEFE – INTENTIONS | |
| SAT. 22nd Feb The Chair Of St Peter The Apostle Feast | 08:00 | Veronica Mendonsa – RIP |
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| SUN. 23rd Feb. | 08:00 | Myrna F Vidal – RIP |
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| 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. |
APPOINTMENT OF PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR, HOLY CROSS PARISH
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, only last Saturday we celebrated the Requiem Mass for Fr Henry with Archbishop John. It was a beautiful occasion: simple, solemn and yet a joyous at the same time. It was a fitting way to commend Him to the Lord and to take our leave of him. Many thanks to all those who prepared the Liturgy and the hospitality afterwards.
Archbishop John is mindful that Fr Henry’s role as priest and pastor of Holy Cross needs to be filled. He has decided to appoint Fr Vincent Okon as the Parochial Administrator for the parish. Since Fr Henry’s health began to decline significantly last May Fr Vincent has carefully looked after your spiritual and pastoral lives. We are very grateful for his gentle service.
No doubt someone will ask for the difference is between a Parish Priest and a Parochial Administrator. Practically speaking nothing. It is legal distinction because Fr Vincent is a priest, generously on loan to us by his own bishop of the Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria. He will assume his duties from today and, in the not too distant future there is to be a Mass of Welcome in the parish, at which I shall preside, and in which he will be formally acknowledged in this new role. I look forward to meeting you all again on that occasion. With my prayers and good wishes for you all, in Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Canon Gerard Bradley, South West Area Episcopal Vicar
Second Collection this weekend for Racial Justice Day
This weekend, there will be a second collection for the Catholic Association for Racial Justice.
Second Collection next weekend for the Clergy Support Fund.
It enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for clergy in their retirement, old age, and at their time of ill health, after a lifetime of service and devotion to Christ, His Church and His People. Your donations ensure a dignified retirement for all of our priests.
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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.
Save the date ! World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday 7th March. Holy Cross Church will host the service to be held at 1.30p.m.
Further details to follow.
PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….
BIBLE STUDY
Monday 24th February at 7.30pm, Parish hall.
Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Please pray for Jason, who will receive the Rite of Welcome this Sunday at the 6:30pm Mass. This is the first formal step towards full reception into the Catholic Church.- Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.
Our last Children’s Liturgy session before the February half-term break will be on Sunday 9th February. We’ll resume on Sunday 2nd March.
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 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.
Hope in Adoration
As part of the Jubilee Year, Archbishop John is encouraging people to turn to the Lord Jesus in Eucharistic adoration and have their hopes “fulfilled by Christ”. The campaign, Hope in Adoration, will share testimonies from parish priests and laity throughout the year on how Eucharistic adoration has helped them build a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus. Resources will also be made available for free and there is a comprehensive list of times of Eucharistic adoration in parishes across the Archdiocese. Find out more at rcaos.org.uk/hopeinadoration
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.
Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak
Please check the board in the porch.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 3rd March / 17th March / 31st March
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!
Songs of Praise at St George’s Cathedral. St George’s Cathedral is delighted to be working with Songs of Praise for their 2025 Easter Programme. If your parishioners would like to be a part of it, they can apply for free tickets here, which will take place on Saturday 15 March 2025 from 1-4pm.
The Search for Truth: Edith Stein, 14 – 16 March 2025
Fr Matthew Blake, OCD will offer a weekend exploring the life and teachings of Edith Stein, or St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and her indominatable search for truth that led her to the Catholic faith.
For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-search-for-truth-edith-stein/
Mens’ Spiritual Exercises, 30 March – 4 April 2025
A 5-day version of the Ignatian Exercises offered specifically for men (whether lay or ordained), this retreat will be preached by the Benedictine Monks of St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny (France). Founded in 1988, this community has retained its charism of a specific apostolate to men with a shortened version of the Ignatian Exercises. One-to-one direction will be offered alongside the talks. Priests are welcome to attend and concelebrate or celebrate their own Mass.
For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-spiritual-exercises/
Celebrate your Marriage:
National Marriage Week is an opportunity to celebrate your marriage, a national event which runs from February 7-14. For a rich resource of information, prayers and events visit the Bishops’ Conference website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/
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 … |
