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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY O.T (C) THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
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-FOURTH SUNDAY O.T (C) THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
| Sat. 13th Sept. St John Chrysostom | 18:30 | All Children , students, going back to school |
| Sun. 14th Sept. THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, Feast | 08:00 | Emily Joseph – Birthday Thanksgiving |
| 09:30 | Nguyen Van Hue – RIP | |
| 11:00 | People Of The Parish | |
| 18:30 | Pierre Archimede & Mateo Numa – RIP | |
| Mon. 15th Sept. Our Lady of Sorrows | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Porfirio Garcia – RIP | |
| Tue. 16th Sept. Ss ‡ Cornelius, Pope, & ‡ Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Josephine Mc Mahon – Personal Intention | |
| Wed. 17th Sept. Ss Robert Bellarmine, & Hildegard of Bingen | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Vasile Belea – RIP | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | ||
| Thu. 18th Sept. St Edith of Kemsing | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Aymeric T. Intentions | |
| Fri. 19th Sept St Theodore of Canterbury | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Sushila Nathavina – RIP | |
| SAT. 20TH Sept. Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs, | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | Philippe & Roger Guiho- RIP Yollande Perraud – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Eliram K. & Ayana F. Personal Intentions | |
| SUN. 21ST Sept. | 08:00 | Sandy Kent – RIP |
| 09:30 | Francis Foulger – RIP (Father of Nick – Choir) | |
| 11:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Patrick & Flora Mc Nelis – 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. 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 from 15.30hrs onwards, and will have a cup of tea available to those in need.
Happy Anniversary Holy Cross Church (111 Years)
We have a brief presentation about our church history in the hall. A massive Thank you and round of applause to Perry & Vanessa who managed to put this together within 4 days. GOD bless you.
Second Collection this Weekend for the Catholic Education Service.
This collection provides the bishops of England and Wales with resources to support Home Mission, the spread of the gospel in our own country. The money collected enables a breadth of work to be done in support of parish evangelization.
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).
Youth Adult Mass (18 -30y) : Sunday 28th Sept at 6.30pm
Welcome back. Please join us again after 6.30pm.
Sparks of Light – Saturday, 18th October, 10:30am – 3:30pm,
An event that enables others to encounter Jesus Christ in and through his Church; supported by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis.
Are you interested in reaching out to others, beyond the walls of the church? Then this day is for you. It simply involves an invitation to enter a Catholic Church, to light a candle for a loved one, to chat with a team of friendly volunteers, or to just experience the peace of the Church. Input will be provided by Maria Heath, Director of Mission Northampton, and you will have the opportunity to share the love of Christ in practical ways.
St Elphege’s Church, Wallington, SM6 9AY
Contact Kathy Ball, Deanery Mentor for Evangelisation: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
Registrations will open in a few days’ time. See parish website for further information: the First Holy Communion page is under SACRAMENTS.
CONFIRMATION Registration
Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.
School Forms Signing
We will sign school forms on 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!
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.
Hong Kong and Cantonese Mass– Saturday 4 Oct. – 3pm
1st Saturday each Month. Holy Family Church Sutton
Holy Cross Film Club showing : Paul, Apostle of Christ
Parish Centre, 7.30 pm, Friday 26 September ,
The story of Paul, who persecuted Christians prior to his conversion to Christianity and went on to become a leading figure in the formation of the early church, before his execution by Emperor Nero. With James Faulkner, Jim Caviezel and Olivier Martinez.
Admission Free, No booking required. Running time: 1 hr,48 mins, plus interval
For further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com
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 |
