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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY O.T Yr (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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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY O.T Yr (C)
| Sat. 19th June St John Plessington, Martyr | 18:30 | Irene Quinton – RIP |
| Sun. 20th JUNE | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | AmÉlia, Francesca & Ricardo Figueiredo Intention | |
| 11:00 | Celeste Dayle – RIP | |
| 18:30 | E. McDonald – Intention | |
| Mon. 21st June St Lawrence Of Brindisi | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | ||
| Tue. 22nd July St Mary Magdalene, Feast | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | St Mary’s Year 6 Children & Family | |
| Wed. 23rd July St Bridget, Feast | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Ciprian – Thanksgiving | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | Marino Latour – Intentions | |
| Thu. 24th July St Sharbel Makhlūf, Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Thanksgiving – Iuliano Family | |
| Fri. 25th July St James, Apostle, Feast | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Rita Waugh Wellbeing | |
| SAT. 26th July Ss Joachim & Anne, Parents Of The Blessed Virgin Mary | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | Jills Johnson & Cyril Gopaul BD Intentions | |
| 18:30 | Jim Thomson – RIP & Family | |
| SUN. 27th July | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Okechukwu’s Family- Special Intention | |
| 11:00 | Maureen Price – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Youth & Young Adults 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-7.30pm & Sat. 9am. |
Evening Midweek Mass held on Wednesdays at 7.30pm
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
Fr Vincent’s Birthday on Wed. 30th July
We will have a refreshment after 7.30pm Mass in the hall/ garden. Please bring something to share and celebrate with him.
BIBLE STUDY
Next Session will be on Mon.18th August 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 your support !
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
Donations
Thank you to Tea & Coffee’s club the for their donation of £330 to St Raphael Hospice
Thank you Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
A Big Thank you to the Toddler Group for their donation of £250 to the church. thank you to all the families for their support this year. Also say we look forward to welcoming old families and new from September.
*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.
Thank you to First Communion families
Last week, Mireille and Jean took your toiletry donations to Sutton Nightwatch (local charity for homeless people). They were very grateful indeed – thank you for your generosity!
Thank you to the Whittaker’s Family for their donation to the Church.
CONGRATULATIONS
Cycling to the Original Shrine: 850 km from London to Schoenstatt – Ignacio and Simón Jurado (Altar Servers)
With very little luggage and riding a tandem bicycle, the two young brothers embarked on an 850 km adventure through Europe. Between June 28 and July 11, they traveled through five countries, including England, where they started their journey. To follow their Journey : https://schoenstatt.com/cycling-to-the-original-shrine-850-km-from-london-to-schoenstatt/
Over 140 high-quality workshops – 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
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
Please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia
on Thursday 24th July, the Vigil of the Feast of St James. Find out more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1419157822872567
World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly: Sunday 27 July 25
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 |
