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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Y. C
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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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Y. C
| Sat. 17th May | 18:30 | For The Confirmandi |
| Sun. 18th May | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Goegiana Uzochukwu – RIP | |
| 11:00 | Maria Corazon De Guzman – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Yann Guiho – BD Intention | |
| Mon. 19th May St Dunstan | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Tue. 20TH May St Bernadine Of Siena Day Of Prayer For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Fr Henry – RIP | |
| Wed. 21ST May St Christopher of Magallanes | 08:00 | Christopher K. Intention |
| 10:00 | John K. Taylor – RIP | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu. 22ND May St Rita Of Cascia | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Perry Garcia – Intention | |
| Fri. 23RD May St Simon Stock | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Margaret Joyce – Wellbeing | |
| SAT. 24th May Our Lady, Help Of Christians | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Assi Bernard Seka – RIP | |
| SUN. 25th May | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | ||
| 11:00 | Anne Marie Kone – RIP | |
| 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. |
May Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
May, the Month of Mary is a very special month for the Church as we remember Mary, the Mother of Jesus and Mother of us all. Please join us to say the rosary every day before 10am Mass.
Second Collection This Weekend for Christian Aid
Christian Aid Week – 11th – 17th May – Help beat extreme poverty
This Year marks the 80th Anniversary of Christian Aid, a charity founded by British and Irish Churches to help refugees at the end of the Second World War. The work continues in the fight against poverty and injustice in the face of global challenges. The monies raised during Christian Aid week will help people living in Guatemala where they struggle to survive when crops fail due to climate changes. You can donate directly on line at christianaid.org.uk
APPRECIATION
I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to Canon Gerard, all the Priests, Mayor, MP, Churches Together, and the entire Parishioners of Holy Cross who attended my Induction Mass. Special thanks to all those who helped in the arrangements which made the day unique. GOD bless you all . Fr Vincent.
Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration Day at The Friars, Aylesford 7 June 25. This will be the centre-piece event of the Jubilee in the Archdiocese of Southwark. 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. With St Elphege’s we are putting on a coach for the day itself, so to join, please add your name on the list in the porch and contact the Parish office to book and pay. The price per person is £18. You can find out more and register about the event, including how to join the walking pilgrimage, and the Jubilee Year plans in the Archdiocese at rcaos.org.uk/jubilee2025
Pre-booking for the 90-minute ministry sessions for children (KS1+2) and young people (KS3+4) started on Wednesday 30 April at aec.rcaos.org.uk/jubileecelebration. The organisers are also asking for volunteers to help on the day. If you might like to help, register to volunteer at bit.ly/southwarkhelper.
BIBLE STUDY
Mon. 2nd June at 7.30pm, Parish hall. All welcome. For more information, (cherryl) carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.
This week will be the last session before we take a break for the half term holidays. We will resume again on Sunday, 8th June 2025.
Special thanks to the children for creating Father Vincent’s welcome card and the personalised messages. Volunteer with us! please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
Holy Spirit Novena
The Novena to the Holy Spirit begins on Friday 30th May and continues until Saturday 7th June 2025.
Pentecost Prayer & Praise Service – Wednesday 4th June, 7:30pm, followed by refreshments in the hall. Everyone welcome.
Pilgrimage to Pentecost
If you would still like to join the parish group meeting 2:30pm on Fridays, please contact Kathy, edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk, as we are planning to change venue. Alternatively, join a group in person at one of the “Hub” locations around the Archdiocese or on Zoom; or on your own at home. You can find out more about the course by visiting https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/p2p
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 9th June
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!
Safeguarding Sunday 2025. Sunday 18 May
is Safeguarding Sunday and Archbishop John has issued a pastoral letter. In his letter, Archbishop John said “Safeguarding is not the work of a few; it is a shared responsibility. Each of us — clergy, volunteers, parents, parishioners — is called to remain vigilant, informed, and committed to the well-being of every member of our community”. You can find out more about Safeguarding Sunday, including accessing the full pastoral letter, at rcaos.org.uk/safeguardingsunday25
Fr Luke’s Pilgrimage To Hosanna House – Lourdes
This Jubilee Year 2025, we travel by Ryanair fom Stansted on Sat. 30 August and return on Sat. 6 September. The cost per person is £1200, maximum (depending on numbers, may be less with larger numbers of pilgrims). Thank you Fr Luke.
Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak
Please check the board in the porch.
Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis
St George’s Cathedral will be visited by a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis from Thursday 26 June to Saturday 28 June. An exhibition will also be on display at the Cathedral from 19 June to 7 July. Visit: stgeorgescathedral.org.uk
Day for Life
Every year the Church in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland marks the Day for Life, as a reminder of the need to respect and protect the inherent value and dignity of each life. This year it will be celebrated on 15th June, Trinity Sunday.
In preparation, the Bishops are inviting the faithful to pray the Novena for Life from 23 May until the Feast of the Visitation on 31 May. Details will be available shortly on the Bishops’ Conference website and at: https://prayforlife.ie/
Prayers for each day can be found on the website.
The God Who Speaks
‘Every day we read a page of the Gospel, we pray with the Psalms, we read the Prophets! We will be moved by the Lord’s faithfulness.
If you are curious about the Bible, you will find great resources, activities and ideas to help you deepen your faith and love of the Scriptures on the God Who Speaks webpages. https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/
Parish Accounts Manager wanted. Sacred Heart, Wimbledon requires a new Accounts Manager. The salary is £18.00 per hour for 19 hours per week. The Accounts Manager works closely with the parish Finance Committee and the Gift Aid co-ordinators, and is supported by members of the Finance Committee. Knowledge of the diocesan accounting systems would be an advantage. Please contact Thelma in the Parish Office (wimbledon@rcaos.org.uk) for an application form, Job Description and Person Specification. Closing date Friday 6th June, interviews on Friday 13th June.
Prayer for the Pope
Leader: Let us pray for our Holy Father Leo XIV
Response: The Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Leader: Lord Jesus, shelter our Holy Father the Pope under the protection of Your Sacred Heart. Be his light, his strength and his consolation.
Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to Your shepherd, the Pope, a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care may he, as successor to the apostle Peter and vicar of Christ, build Your Church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention May: For working conditions
Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfillment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan,Sr Margaret McMullen … Remember to pray for those who are sick the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan,Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza |
