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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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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY O.T Yr (C)
| Sat. 12th June St John Jones, Priest & Martyr | 18:30 | |
| Sun. 13th JUNE Sea Sunday Archdiocesan Diaconate Day | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Khrystlyn Eugenia Wilson – RIP – 10Years | |
| 11:00 | Kamil Maliszeuski – RIP on his Birthday | |
| 18:30 | P. Holt | |
| Mon. 14th June St Camillus De Lellis | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Tue. 15th July St Bonaventure | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Iuliano Family – Thanksgiving | |
| Wed. 16th July Our Lady Of Mount Carmel | 08:00 | Ciprian – Thanksgiving |
| 10:00 | ||
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | Marie Therese Hungley | |
| Thu. 17th July Feria | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Rose Stone – RIP | |
| Fri. 18th July Feria | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Khrystlyn Eugenia Wilson – RIP – 10Years | |
| SAT. 19th July St John Plessington, Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Irene Quinton – RIP | |
| SUN. 20th July | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Amelia, Francesca & Ricardo Figueiredo Intention | |
| 11:00 | Celeste Dayle – RIP | |
| 18:30 | E. McDonald – 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-7.30pm & Sat. 9am. |
Evening Midweek Mass holds on Wednesdays at 7.30pm
Second Collection This Weekend for Sea Sunday – Stella Maris
Seafarers and fishers work in difficult, hazardous conditions. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea) to continue its important work – so please give generously.
Funeral Margaret Philomena Collier – RIP– Friday 18th July at 1pm
Thursday 17th July 2025 at 4.30pm -Reposing into church for evening reception. Please remember the family in your prayers.
Sunday 27th July :
Young adults (18-30 years) Group Mass was a success.
We hope to see you on the next session on Sunday 27th July at 6.30pm followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Please invite all your friends.
Youth group (12-17y) on Sunday 27th July from 12pm -2pm:
FAITH, FOOD and FUN
To bridge the gap between the reception of first Holy Communion, Confirmation and Post-Confirmation, we invite your youngsters to join the Holy Cross 12-17 group. After attending 11am Mass lunch will be provided, followed by games and quizzes. We will also provide gentle catechesis and accompany them in their journey in faith. Encourage your Children to attend.
Coordinator: Cherryl Howlett (Parish Lead for formation). carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Diaconate Day’ – This Weekend:
On Sunday 13 July we are celebrating Archdiocesan Diaconate Day, during which we pray for the Permanent Deacons serving in our Archdiocese as well as we pray
for the new vocations to this ministry If you require further information about the Permanent Diaconate, please speak to Fr Vincent, Rev. Sandy, the Parish Deacon, or contact the Diaconate Formation Director ianblack@rcaos.org.uk
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.
Our last Children’s Liturgy before the summer holidays is on Sunday, 20th July 25. We will be back in September! Thank you for everything you do!
Volunteer with us! please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
Thinking of becoming a Catholic?
Journey in Faith 2025 – 2026 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
This process prepares adults who are seeking to be received into the Catholic Church. It invites people to deepen their knowledge of Jesus and their relationship with Him. Weekly sessions take people through the key teachings of the Catholic faith and the issues facing Catholics in today’s world. We look in detail at the sacramental life and prepare those who decide to become Catholics to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) in due course.
Other parishioners who would like to join us and perhaps refresh their own faith are also very welcome. Sessions begin with an introductory evening and refreshments on THURSDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2025 at 7:30 pm in the parish centre.
If you are interested, please contact the RCIA co-ordinator, Kathy Ball, via the contact form on the parish website or emaiI: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk
Hear the Liturgy in Music with the Saturday Vigil Music Group.
We invite young people, Mothers and Fathers anyone at all who would like to sing, or play if you have an instrument, like cello, violin, flute, clarinet etc, to lead the music at the Vigil Mass.
Contact Pamela on 07305522789 or morri46pmms@gmail.com
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 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.
In Celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary
Holy Cross Film Club showing Pride and Prejudice
Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 18 July, Refreshments : 7.30 pm
A romantic drama, based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, with Keira Knightly and Matthew Macfadyen.
Running time: 2 hrs 7 mins, plus interval. Admission Free, no booking required.
For further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com
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
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
Divine Mercy: 25 August 2025 from 10:30 am to 4pm.
The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London is holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday. The reflection day will include teachings on the Message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, Adoration, Benediction and Veneration. All welcome. Call Millie on 07957594646. Coaches from Ealing Broadway /Victoria
A lifechanging opportunity! Do you desire to know Jesus more intimately? The Archbishop’s Certificate (ArchCert) is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith in a more profound way and be able to share it with both confidence and joy.
The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 / year. The full cost of the course, payable over 2 years is £800. In addition, registration must be completed in advance and there is a non-refundable registration fee of £50. Further details can be found here: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert
World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly: Sunday 27 July 25
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated for the fifth time
the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (cf. Sir 14:2). We celebrate the Grandparents and the Elderly for their role and vocation in passing on their faith to the next generation. We reassure you that you are loved and are needed.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention July: ‘For formation in discernment’
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Margaret Collier, 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 |
