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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-FIFTH SUNDAY O.T (C)
| Sat. 20th Sept. Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs, | 18:30 | Eliram K. & Ayana F. Personal Intentions |
| Sun. 21st Sept. Evangelii Gaudium | 08:00 | Sandy Kent – RIP |
| 09:30 | Francis Foulger – RIP (Father of Nick – Choir) | |
| 11:00 | Bridie Kelly – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Patrick & Flora Mc Nelis – RIP | |
| Mon. 22nd Sept. St Maurice | 08:00 | Eliram K. – Lights of the Holy Spirit |
| 10:00 | ||
| Tue. 23rd Sept. St Pius of Pietrelcina [Padre Pio] | 08:00 | Ayana Frouin – Personal Intention |
| 10:00 | Winifred Claxton & Muriel Birch – RIP | |
| Wed. 24th Sept. Our Lady of Walsingham, Feast | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Edward & Family – Safe & Holy Pilgrimage | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | ||
| Thu. 25th Sept. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Sara – Wellbeing | |
| Fri. 26th Sept Ss ‡ Cosmas and ‡ Damian, Martyrs | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Mama Annie – RIP | |
| SAT. 27TH Sept. St Vincent de Paul, Priest | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | ||
| SUN. 28th Sept. World Day of prayer for Migrants and Refugees | 08:00 | Thomas Pereira – RIP |
| 09:30 | People Of The Parish | |
| 11:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Julie É Baptista Ferrao – 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. |
Second Collection this Weekend for the Catholic Agency for the Support of Evangelization.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.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026 – Registration is now OPEN
Parents whose children are in Year 3 or above, please visit the First Holy Communion page on the parish website without delay. You’ll find it under SACRAMENTS. Note that registration will close once the course is full.
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.
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 resumed on Sunday 7th September. 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 take place on THURSDAY 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
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).
Young 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
Mama Annie – RIP
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mama Annie ( she liked to sing in French with a tambourine) on Friday. Her kindness, singing and spirit will be deeply missed. Condolences to her family and friends. Her funeral will be in October here at Holy Cross.
Friday Lunches
We will return on Friday 10th October. Volunteers welcome.
Missio Red Box Collection
Red Box holders should find their envelope at the back of the Church which contains the Autumn newsletter from Missio.
Please return your envelope to the Church by the weekend of 3/4th October. Many thanks for your continued support. World Mission Sunday takes place this year on 19th October, a global collection and a reminder that we are one global family in Christ.There will be a separate collection in the Parish on that day.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 29th 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
Marys Meals – Leftover Foreign Currency: Please help us to support Mary’s Meals by donating your leftover foreign currency.
Church Cleaning – Cleaning of the Church on Fridays at 8:30am after 8am Mass. We need volunteers, please. Thank you.
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.
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, Mama Annie, 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: Pat Flannery, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan,Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Souza |
