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46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD
Parochial Administrator. 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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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C
| Sat. 08TH March | 18:30 | |
| Sun. 09TH March | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Thanksgiving Erica O. | |
| 11:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Yolande Perraud – RIP | |
| Mon. 10TH March | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Slawek Intentions | |
| Tue. 11th March | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Wed. 12th March | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Trevlyn Pereira – RIP | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu13th March | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Fri. 14th March Cafod Fast Day | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | John Phelan – RIP | |
| SAT. 15th March | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | ||
| 10:00 | Tom Moran – RIP | |
| 18:30 | ||
| SUN. 16th March | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | ||
| 11:00 | ||
| 18:30 |
| 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. |
Stations Of The CROSS
During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be prayed as a community from Monday to Thursday at 9:30 am – Friday at 11:30am and 6.30pm
Second Collection Next Weekend for CAFOD Lent Fast Day
CAFOD-Lent Appeal
The appeal will be made over this weekend of 8/9 March. By giving you’ll be supporting local experts to provide simple, effective solutions to the toughest problems facing people (our neighbours) around the world. cafod.org.uk/give
Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP
On behalf of William, Fr Henry’s brother, his family and Holy Cross Church, we would like to express our gratitude for all your messages, your kindness, compassion and generosity.The Funeral in Arua, Uganda was attended by more than 5000 persons and 80 members of Clergy. It clear that Fr Henry was much loved. Thank you to all the 4 parishioners who travelled to Uganda. The Diocese of Ocodri was very grateful.
Gift Aid Envelope Boxes (25/26) – weekend of 15/16th March.
The new gift aid envelope boxes will be available for collection in the church porch after all masses . Thank you – Angela
Missio Red Box March collection
Please collect your envelope at the back of the church. Empty your Red Box and return the contents to the Church or to me by 28th March. Please pray for the missionaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the situation is very dangerous but they have decided to continue their work. Many thanks for your support, Alex
PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….
BIBLE STUDY
Monday 10th March at 7.30pm, Parish hall.
In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the ultimate priest, prophet and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures and fulfilled completely in his very person. All welcome. See notice board for more details
Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Please pray for our Catechumens, Kim, Chika, Lorraine and Jason, who celebrated the Rite of Election at St George’s Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, their next formal step towards being received into the Catholic Church at Easter.
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.
Mark your calendars: A bake sale to support our ministry will be held on Sun 23 March 2025. Proceeds will replenish craft supplies and fund special activities. Thank you for your generous support! Volunteer with us! please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
A DAY WITH MARY at St Elphege’s Church Sat. 22nd March 25, 10am
All are invited and welcome to Eucharistic Adoration, Rosaries & Mass.
2025 CTIC Lenten ecumenical groups are:
- Monday daytime (1.30pm) – (in-person)
- Tuesday daytime (11am) at Holy Cross Church
- Tues / Wed eve (Zoom and in-person options)
- Fri evenings (Zoom)
If you would like to participate, please send an email now to Adrian at: adrian.clifton@gmail.com with your name, your church, your preferred day and whether you would prefer Zoom or in person.
Sharing Your Faith Workshop Saturday 15th March 11am-3:30pm at St Matthias, Worcester Park
The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis are hosting a Sharing Your Faith Workshop. This one day workshop aims to explore what it means to share our Catholic Faith. There will be practical tips and plenty of opportunities for discussion. For more details, See poster in the porch or hall and scan the QR code to register for this event. Any questions, please email evangelisation@rcaos.org.uk
Lenten Penitential Service – Friday 11th April, 7-8 pm
Guided examination of conscience, reflection and meditation through scripture and song, opportunity for private confession.
Deanery Day of Reflection -29th March 25, 10am – 1pm , Holy Family
Parish Hall Sorento Road, Sutton Green Fr Tony Furlong will deliver his presentation on Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee year.
Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak
Please check the board in the porch.
Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration Day at The Friars, Aylesford 7 June 25. Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of prayer, reflection, celebration, and fun. There will be lots of activities, for children as well as for adults. A walking pilgrimage will also be from St George’s Cathedral in Southwark to The Friars (2-6 June 2025). The event itself is free. St Elphege’s is putting on a coach for the day itself, so to join, please contact wallington@rcaos.org.uk. The price per person will be published soon. They have 20 reserved seats for those interested and is on a first come first- serve basis. Find out more about the event, how to join the walking pilgrimage, and the wider Jubilee Year plans in the Archdiocese at rcaos.org.uk/jubilee2025
Movie Night – Showing: Untouchable
Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 14 March (Refreshments from 7.30pm). Admission Free, No booking required. Running time: 1hr, 35 mins (plus interval)
More information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com
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!
Fridays Lenten lunches
Will start on Fri. the 14th March and Finish on the 11th April . No lunch on Good Friday. We will have a short religious presentation each week.
Anyone who would like to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office. All donations will go to St Raphael Hospice this year. Thank you.
TO: HOLY CROSS PARISH ARTISTS (Aged 15-18)
We are seeking designs from our young parishioners to include in this summer’s First Holy Communion, and Confirmation Mass booklets.
Two prize winning designs will be chosen from artwork fulfilling this brief:
The design should convey:
Either to year 3 child, the sacrament of HOLY COMMUNION, illustrating our Catholic belief that our Lord Jesus Christ is truly present in the consecrated bread and wine: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, True Food for our souls.
Or to a year 10 student, the sacrament of CONFIRMATION, illustrating an aspect of these words: “Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ, and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. (1309)
The designs will be painted/drawn in colour on an A4 sheet and submitted by 25 March 2025 to: Father Vincent, Holy Cross Parish Office,.Please include your name, age and a contact address on the reverse. Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria: Compliance with the brief and Quality of concept and design.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention March: For families in crisis.
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, … 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 … |
