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THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (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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THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (C)
| Sat. 21st June St Aloysius Gonzaga | 18:30 | Ella Easton – Special Intention |
| Sun. 22nd JUNE Corpus Christi | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | FHC children | |
| 11:00 | Joseph Poole – RIP | |
| 18:30 | John Pereira – RIP | |
| Mon. 23rd June St Ethedreda | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Brian Flannery – RIP | |
| Tue. 24th June Nativity Of St John The Baptist, | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Wed. 25th June | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu. 26th June St Thomas Garnet, Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Patrick Hefferman – RIP | |
| Fri. 27th June The Most Sacred Heart Of Jesus | 08:00 | Meyer’s Family – Thanksgiving |
| 12:00 | ||
| SAT. 28th June The Immaculate Heart Of The Blessed Virgin Mary | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | ||
| SUN. 29th June Ss Peter And Paul, Apostles | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Brian & Breege Scanlon – RIP | |
| 11:00 | P. M. Duggan – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Youth 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. |
Second Collection Next Weekend for Peter’s Pence
The offerings to the Holy Father are destined to church needs, humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects, as well as to the support of the Holy See.
Next Sunday, SS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES, is a Holyday of Obligation
FELICITATIONS
We congratulate all our 59 candidates who received their First Holy Communion this weekend and we appreciate the efforts of all the catechists and parents who have helped in the course of the preparations. Thank you.
Coming Soon Young adults groups (12-17y & 18-30 y)
We wish to commence young adults groups within the parish community to encourage participation of our young people in the parish life and support their spiritual growth.
Young adults 18-30 years – 29th June after 6.30pm Mass in the Parish Hall. Please invite all your friends. Flyer in the porch.
BIBLE STUDY
Mon. 14 July at 7.30pm, Parish hall. All welcome.
For more information, (cherryl) carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.
NO Children’s Liturgy on Sunday 22nd June. Volunteer with us! please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
Mark your calendars for our Children Liturgy special summer party after the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday 29 June 2025. All are welcome!
Please RSVP for the party by using this link or scanning the QR code:
Scout Church Parade and Cake Sale: 6th of July at 11am Mass
To Celebrate our scouting successes over the last year 11th Wallington Scout Group are holding our end of year Church Parade and Mass followed by a cake sale for Scout funds at Holy Cross Church.
Please, if you are a member of any Scouting Group be encouraged to wear full uniform and join us. Thank you for your support.
Missio/ Red Box holders
Your Missio envelope is at the back of the Church ready for collection, along with a copy of the Impact Report. This shows how your donations have been spent in 2024.
Please empty your Red Box and return the envelope to the Church by Monday 30th June. The Church has tasked Missio with awakening and nurturing a sense of mission in every Catholic around the world. You are part of that movement.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 23rd June
7th July / 14th July Summer Party.
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!
Free workshops with The Catechetical Institute
Every parishioner, as well as teachers and parents in our school, has free and unlimited access to the workshops created by the world-renowned Catechetical Institute. From Scripture to parenting workshops, to catechetical training and mentoring, there is something for everyone. For information on how to register your free account visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/franciscan
The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency
are seeking feedback from anyone who may have information regarding the safeguarding function in Southwark Archdiocese. Please follow on the below links if you wish to contribute. Thank you
Survivors’ Work With Us
https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/victims-and-survivors/survivors-work-with-us/
An Evening for Young Adults Inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis
Join us on Thursday 26 June at 6:30pm at St. George’s Cathedral, Southwark, for an evening for young adults (18– 35; 16–17s accompanied), celebrating the witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The night includes Adoration, Confessions, praise and worship with Hakuna, a talk by Anna Johnstone (former governess to the Acutis family), veneration of his relic with music from the Cathedral Choir, and a social to end. Encounter the joy of a soon-to-be saint who called the Eucharist his
“highway to heaven.”
Spiritual direction or accompaniment
Spiritual direction is a way of meeting with someone — a spiritual director or guide — to share your thoughts and reflections about your faith. You may experience spiritual direction while on retreat. You may also meet with a spiritual director regularly throughout the year. You will usually meet with your spiritual director every 6—8 weeks for about an hour. For more visit: https://www.southwarkdsc.org.uk/spiritual-direction
National Pilgrimage of Reparation & Prayer for the Sanctity of Life to Walsingham, Sat. 2nd August
to be led by Bishop John Keenan of Paisley diocese, Scotland
Everyone is invited to join in this pilgrimage either in person or via the Shrine livestream at https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/.
Details of the day and travel arrangements can found found at www.prolifepilgerimage.org
Fr Luke’s HCPT Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 30thAug – 6th Sept
We need able-bodied helpers, both male and female, to give a week of their time to assist us with the group. It is a great opportunity to find out the role that people with disabilities can play, in showing us the way to Christ. We would especially like to hear from any nurses if they are able to assist us. To find out more, contact: Sandra Allen (07768080537), Manus Finnerty (07825564825), or Fr Luke (020 8642 3863).
Trust Relationship Officer
Following the retirement of the current post holder the Education Service are looking to recruit a person to support its schools and academies. Details at www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/trust-relationship-officer-education-service/
SILENCE AND STILLNESS
‘It is in silence and stillness that we may ‘hear’ God with inner ears’.
Please take a booklet in the porch.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention June: That the world might grow in compassion
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Francesca Morreale, 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’Souza |
