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SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
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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SAINTS PETER AND PAUL APOSTLES (C)
| Sat. 28th June The Immaculate Heart Of The Blessed Virgin Mary | 18:30 | Ma. Josefina Belen “ Joey” & Ysabel Maria “ Billy” Garcia Thanksgiving & Intentions |
| Sun. 29th JUNE Ss Peter And Paul, Apostles | 08:00 | Amelia Law – RIP |
| 09:30 | Brian & Breege Scanlon – RIP | |
| 11:00 | P. M. Duggan – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Youth Of The Parish | |
| Mon. 30th June The First Martyrs Of Holy Roman Church | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Tue. 1st July St Oliver Plunket | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Wed. 2nd July | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | Evening Mass | |
| Thu. 3rd July St Thomas, Apostle, Feast | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Fri. 4th July St Elizabeth Of Portugal | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Bridgeen Byrne – RIP | |
| SAT. 5th July St Anthony Zaccaria | 08:00 | Gemma BD- Intention |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | ||
| SUN. 6th July | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | D.O Exams & Personal Intentions | |
| 11:00 | For all The scouts | |
| 18:30 | Maryse Bidon Wellbeing & Intention |
| 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. |
Evening Midweek Mass commences on this Wednesday and following Wednesdays’ at 7.30pm
Second Collection this 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.
This Sunday, SS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES, is a Holyday of Obligation
FELICITATIONS
We congratulate all our 59 candidates who received their First Holy Communion last weekend and we appreciate the efforts of all the catechists and parents who have helped in the course of the preparations. Thank you.
This Sunday 29th June :
Young adults (18-30 years) Group Mass at 6.30pm followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Please invite all your friends. Flyer in the porch
Coming soon Young groups (12-17y )
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.
Children Liturgy special summer party after the 9:30 AM Mass this Sunday 29 June 2025. All are welcome! Please RSVP for the party by using this link or scanning the QR code:
Volunteer with us! please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
First Saturday Devotions – 5th July
Rosary , Adoration and Benediction at 9am
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: 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!
*Call for volunteers* The Holy Cross Playgroup urgently needs volunteers to come forward to help keep the Playgroup running from September. Please contact Liz via the Parish Office :carshalton@rcaos.org.uk if you are able to help and for more details.
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/
Sea Sunday – Stella Maris
This year, Sea Sunday will be on the weekend of 12-13 July. As you know, this is the day in the Church’s year when it prays and collects funds for all those who live and work at sea. Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. All the resources available for download from our website at: https://stellamaris.org.uk/seasunday/
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
CATHOLIC HISTORY WALKS Summer 2025
SUNDAY, June 29th, meet 3 pm, Church of the Most Precious Blood, O’Meara Street, London SE1 (Tube: London Bridge). We will explore the Borough, discovering a ruined Bishop’s Palace and a grim prison, then cross the river to St John Henry Newman’s birthplace.
THURSDAY July 10th
Meet at 5 pm (note time!), main gate, St Mary’s University, Waldegrave Road, TW1 4SX (station: Strawberry Hill). We will learn the story of St Mary’s and walk along the river to Richmond, discovering the Orleans royal story and more.
You’re Invited! Archbishop John Wilson’s Mass of Thanksgiving
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Archbishop John Wilson.
Venue: St George’s Cathedral Date: Friday 25 July Time:7:00 pm
All are warmly welcome! Reception to follow in Amigo Hall
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/
SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
There are still a few places available on the pilgrimage, which Southwark makes to Lourdes from 22 to 29 August this year. For information and booking, please see https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/
There are a range of hotels available, though most Southwark pilgrims will be staying at the Hotel Eliseo. Further information is available from Bishop Paul paulhendricks@rcaos.org.uk or Canon Perera edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk
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 |
