TWENTY -THIRD SUNDAY O.T Y (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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TWENTY -THIRD SUNDAY O.T Y (C)
| Sat. 06th Sept. The Blessed Virgin Mary | 18:30 | All Children , students, going back to school |
| Sun. 07th Sept. | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Erica O. Intentions | |
| 11:00 | Tara Seeneyah – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Marc Antoine & Marie Lourdes Parson – RIP | |
| Mon. 08th Sept. The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Gaudioso Garcia – Boay – RIP | |
| Tue. 09th Sept. St Peter Claver, | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Joaquim D’Mello – RIP | |
| Wed. 10th Sept. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Dermot Kenny – RIP | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | Jean Fernand Parson – RIP | |
| Thu. 11th Sept. St Ambrose Barlow, Priest and Martyr, | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Jasmelina Branganca – RIP | |
| Fri. 12th Sept The Most Holy Name of Mary | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | ||
| SAT. 13th Sept. St John Chrysostom | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | Cynthia Guiho – Intentions | |
| 18:30 | ||
| SUN. 14th Sept. THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, Feast | 08:00 | Emily Joseph – Birthday Thanksgiving |
| 09:30 | Nguyen Van Hue – RIP | |
| 11:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Pierre Archimede & Mateo Numa – 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. |
Sunday 14th September : Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross,
Our Parish feast day. we will be holding a parish social event immediately after the 11.00 Mass. It will be in the Parish Centre and weather permitting, the Presbytery garden. Barbecue and other food and drink will be provided. All members of the parish family, regardless of which Mass you attend, are welcome. Also, as in previous years Anthony Philips who lives at 51 The Highway, Sutton SM2 5QS is opening his beautiful garden to anyone who would like to visit from 15.30hrs onwards, and will have a cup of tea available to those in need.
Second Collection Next Weekend for the Catholic Education Service
Gift Aid
If you are a UK tax paper and donate regularly to Holy Cross, please consider signing up to the Gift Aid scheme, which enables us to claim an extra 25 % on all your donations to our parish, at no extra cost to yourself. For more information email: carshaltongac1@rcaos.org.uk
If you are currently signed up to the Gift Aid scheme and no longer pay tax in the UK, please email: carshaltongac1@rcaos.org.uk
BIBLE STUDY
Next Session will be on Monday 22nd Sept. 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 Children’s Liturgy group resumes this Sunday 7th September. We look forward to seeing you then! Thank you for your support ! Volunteer with us! please contact Esme via : 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) .
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 SEPT. 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
Youth Group Mass(12-17y) : Sunday 21st Sept at 11am
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 light lunch will be provided, followed by games, quizzes and gentle catechesis to accompany them in their journey in faith.
Coordinator: Cherryl Howlett (Parish Lead for formation).
School Forms Signing
We will sign school forms on Wed. 10th Sept. from 11am to 1pm & Fri 19th Sept. 4-6pm in the Parish hall. Please bring the child’s Baptism certificate, the priest will not sign the form without it. Please do not bring your forms into the Sacristy or Presbytery. Thank you
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 15th & 19th Sept / 13th Oct/ 3rd Nov/ 1st Dec.
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!
Archdiocesan Day for Catechists : Sat. 20 September 25
Registration for our Annual Diocesan Day is now open, with 50% of places already booked. Catechists are invited to register themselves on our website and make their choice of workshops – aec.rcaos.org.uk/day-for-catechists-2025
Start: 10am finishing with Mass at 4pm.
Where: Amigo Hall, St George’s Cathedral, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HR
THE WELL : Evening of Eucharistic revival with Christopher West and Mike Mangione : 6.30pm-9.30pm on 11 September
THE WELL engages the imagination and the senses with live music by Mike Mangione and the dynamic presentation of Christopher West, for a revival like you’ve never experienced before. Tickets priced at £21. Organised by the Southwark Catholic Youth Service & the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis, the event is aimed at over 18s, and any under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Service for Hope and Healing – 24th September 2025 6.30pm
Archbishop John Wilson and the Safeguarding team, invite all our parishioners to join us for the Service for Hope and Healing, for all those that have been harmed by abuse. The service is to express the archdiocese’s commitment to all those that have been harmed, their family and friends and to come together as a community and demonstrate our solidarity for those harmed.
Season of Creation 1 September – 4 October
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, celebrated on 1 September, is a time of sustained prayer and action. We are encouraged to pray and engage in community events in order to deepen our relationship with God, our neighbour and the earth we share, being ever more attentive to the cry of the earth and the poor.
Fairtrade Fortnight -22nd Sept -5th October 2025
Over these fourteen days we’ll be asking each of you to Do it Fair. We’ll be celebrating the difference we can all make when we choose Fairtrade and campaign as part of a UK-wide movement calling for a fairer system behind the things we consume every day. www.fairtrade.org.uk/fairtrade-fortnight-2025/
Annual RIDE & STRIDE Saturday, 13th September
to raise money to be shared between the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust and a place of worship chosen by riders/striders. This year, SCPT has more grant funding available than ever before – up to £3,000 per church – but to be eligible, each church must support the day. Even the smallest contribution from you can unlock vital funding. Full details of the event can also be found on the Trust’s website: https://www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org/ride-stride/
I hope you will join in this year. Please contact Colin Quemby : scpt@quemby.net
Pilgrimage San Giovanni Rotondo 28th Nov. to 2nd Dec. 25
Chaplain : Fr Philip Pak.
Return flights : London Stansted – Bari. £790.
To book : Tel: 0203 773 5115 | 0780 737 5061 – office@stpeterspilgrimages.com. More information on the board.
Pilgrimage Medjugorje: 24th Sept – 1st Oct
Two last minute places have become available on this pilgrimage. The deadline is Monday 10th Sept. Please phone Kathleen : 07765117206, kathleentoo@gmail.com for more info and please share .
Wimbledon College Open Evening on Thur. 25th Sept. 25 from 5pm to 8.00pm
see their website for booking information.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention September: ‘For our relationship with all of creation.
Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Harvey Watson, 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 |
