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SEVENTEENTH 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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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY O.T Yr (C)
| Sat. 26th July Ss Joachim & Anne, Parents Of The Blessed Virgin Mary | 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 | |
| Mon. 28th July | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Diane Warbey – Wellbeing | |
| Tue. 29th July Ss Mary, Martha & Lazarus | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Edward Mc donagh & Family- Intentions | |
| Wed. 30th July St Peter Chrysologus | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Kathleen Reily & Grandchildren- Intention | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | Fr Vincent – BD Intention | |
| Thu. 31st July St Ignatius Of Loyola | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Wittaker Family Intention | |
| Fri. 01st August St Alphonsus Liguori | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | ||
| SAT. 02nd August Ss Eusebius Of Vercelli & Peter Julien Eymard | 08:00 | Carole Carroll – Wellbeing |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | People Of The Parish | |
| SUN. 03rd August | 08:00 | Malcom McEwen Charlish – RIP |
| 09:30 | D.O Exams & Personal Intentions | |
| 11:00 | Sister Margaret McDermott Anniversary | |
| 18:30 | Gaspar Baptista – RIP |
| 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
First Saturday Devotion is August 2nd
Youth & Young adults Groups Masses
Thank you to all those who attended and to all the helpers.
We hope to see you on the next session in September.
Happy Birthday Fr Vincent – Wed. 30th July
We wish Fr Vincent a Happy Birthday.
We will have a refreshment after 7.30pm Mass in the hall.
Parish Office closed during the month of August.
Fr Vincent will be available for urgent matters only.Thank you.
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.
We will be back in September! Thank you for your support !
Volunteer with us! please contact Esme via : carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
Choirs
Folk Choir Summer Break
The 9:30 choir will be taking a break for the month of August. We will be back to sing on Sunday, 7th Sept. and, as always, new members are very welcome to join the choir. See you all in September.
11 am Choir Summer Break
The 11.00am Choir will be taking a break in August so after Sunday 27 July, the next Mass at which there will be singing will be on 7th Sept. Anyone who is interested in joining the Choir can contact Andrew Theobald on 02087152337, or come to the Choir Loft after 11.00 Mass any Sunday. Thanks.
Friday Lunches – Break
Thank you for all your support. We will have a break until 5th September.
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 : 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.
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 see their Journey : https://schoenstatt.com/cycling-to-the-original-shrine-850-km-from-london-to-schoenstatt/
Maria Finnerty ( Manus’s Daughter) – Lead Economist at CAFOD
She spoke to Sky News on the legacy of Pope Francis and also is on BBC Radio for various subjects like Global debt crisis.
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
Divine Mercy: Bank Holiday Monday 25 Aug 25 from 10:30 am to 4pm.
The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London is holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory. 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
World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly: Sunday 27 July 25
“Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (cf. Sir 14:2).
God of love, We thank you for our wonderful grandparents. Bless them with long life, happiness, and health. Let them feel the tenderness and strength of your presence. As they look back to the past, let them rejoice in your mercy. As they look to the future, may they persevere in hope that does not fade.Thank you for all the special times that we have with them. We pray for the elderly who feel isolated at this time and for all who have died. And when our time comes to be grandparents ourselves, help us to follow in their loving footsteps.
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 |
