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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY O.T (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-NINTH SUNDAY O.T (C)
| Sat. 18th Oct. St Luke, Evangelist, Feast | 18:30 | Mariano & Alicia Chua – RIP |
| Sun. 19th Oct. World Mission Day, Day of Prayer for the evangelization of the world | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Pat Flannery – RIP | |
| 11:00 | Anthony Mc Donnel | |
| 18:30 | Nicky Payne – RIP | |
| Mon. 20th Oct. | 08:00 | Noel Anthony Rodrigues – RIP |
| 10:00 | Doris & her Sons & Families | |
| Tue. 21st Oct. St Margaret Clitherow, Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Julie Smith Physical Healing | |
| Wed. 22nd Oct. St John Paul II, Pope | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Doris & Her Grandchildren | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | Acidiri Kennedy, Rev. Acema Patrick & Opio Washington – RIP | |
| Thu. 23rd Oct. St Saint John of Capistrano | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | David & Tess Goldband – RIP | |
| Fri. 24th Oct. St Anthony Mary Claret | 08:00 | Bernard Joseph McDonagh – RIP |
| 12:00 | Patrick William O’Doherty – RIP | |
| SAT. 25th Oct. The Blessed Virgin Mary. The Forty Martyrs canonized | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | Aurita, Felix, John , Sanjay Fernandes – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Marjorie Alexander – Feveck RIP Anne Marie Kone – RIP | |
| SUN. 26th Oct. | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Mary Fallon & Sheila Brigherten – RIP | |
| 11:00 | Rita Mae Waugh – RIP | |
| 18:30 | E. Mcdonald |
| 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. |
The ROSARY In October: those who recite five decades of the Rosary may gain a plenary indulgence daily; in other circumstances a partial indulgence. A partial indulgence may be obtained daily by reciting the Litany of Loreto and the Prayer to Saint Joseph. Rosary every day before 10am Mass.
Second Collection this Weekend For Missio ( World Mission Sunday)
A second collection will take place to show our support of the missionaries and faith communities facing hardship for example, Sister Regina in Myanmar. One of the inspiring aspects of World Mission Sunday is that every parish around the world prays for, and financially supports, our global Church. Donations are large or small depending on individual circumstances but we stand in solidarity.
Margaret Morton – RIP
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Morton
( Ted’s wife). Condolences to her family and friends.
Funeral Patrick Flannery – RIP- 21st October 12.00 noon
Please remember the family in your prayers.
1st Meeting for Parents and Candidates: 4 November @ 7pm
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 27th Oct. at 7.30pm, Parish hall. All welcome. For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass
Mark your calendars for a Fall Bake Sale after the 9.30am Mass on Sun 16 November 2025. Thank you for your support! Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer. 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. 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) .
Sessions take place every 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 19th Oct.
We have our Youth Group Mass at 11am. Please join us after in the hall.This coming session there will a selection of pizzas and salad for lunch This will be followed by a team faith-based treasure hunt.
Parish Quiz Night: Friday 7th November-7 p.m
A Parish Quiz Night will be held in the Parish Centre. Entry is £2 with Prizes for the winners! Save the Date
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group
We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.
Since 2022, the Holy Cross Playgroup has been a valuable asset for many families in our Parish and the surrounding area.
We urgently need volunteers to lead or support the playgroup. Without the required number of volunteers (with the necessary DBS clearance), we will unfortunately have to suspend the group. Please contact the Parish Office at carshalton@rcaos.org.uk as soon as possible if you are able to volunteer.
Deanery Meeting– Saturday 1st November,11:00am to 1:00pm
The Autumn meeting of the Sutton Deanery will be held at St Elphege’s Church Hall (Parish Mass at 10am) . The new version of the Bishop’s document, “Love the Stranger” suitable for Schools, Youth Groups, Parents and Parish Groups will be introduced by Victoria Firth from the Jesuit Refugee Service. Car parking available & Buses 157 &154 stop outside the Church.
Holy Cross Film Club showing Chariots of Fire
Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 24 Oct., Refreshments : 7.30 pm
Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of pride and conscience. With Nicholas Farrell and Nigel Havers.
Running time: 2 hrs 5 mins, plus interval. Admission Free, no booking required.
For further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com
Churches Together in Carshalton, Coffee Morning: Sat. 25th Oct. 10 am
An invitation to a Coffee morning at Carshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road to learn about the work of Embrace the Middle East. The charity works with partner Christians to transform lives through education, community and healthcare.
CAFOD: Supporting the people of Gaza after the ceasefire
Following the ceasefire in Gaza, our support and prayers are needed more than ever. CAFOD’s Church partners, working with great courage, continue to bring food, shelter, medical care and comfort to families in need. Let us respond with love and generosity – please give today and pray for lasting peace.cafod.org.uk/middle-east
Calling All Married Couples
The Southwark diocesan Marriage and Family life team are seeking married couples who are practising Catholics to join their growing team to present courses for Marriage Preparation, Building a Better Marriage and other initiatives in 2026. Salary: £30,000 pro rata (£7,000) per annum for the couple. Mileage paid in addition. All training given. For a full job description and further details, please email liamgallagher@rcaos.org.uk Closing date for applications: October 31.
Repository / Gift Shop:
New Stock of Advent, Christmas Cards & 2026 Calendars, and Baptism, FHC, Confirmation Cards have arrived. Visit the Repository. Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Stop Assisted Suicide – Further Action Needed!
Sending a physical letter carries particular weight with Members of the House of Lords. Right To Life UK has created a simple tool that generates personalised letters to Peers, each focused on a specific area of concern. You can then print them, or copy them out by hand, sign, and post them.
Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/aspeersletter to send a letter to Peers asking them to oppose assisted suicide.
Hospital:
If you are going into hospital as a patient, and wish to see a chaplain, you will need to ask the hospital staff or a member of your family to arrange for the chaplain to visit you.
Father Philip Pak: St Helier’s Chaplain’s number is: 07459 226 823 and 07591 596 656.
Catholic Chaplains at St George’s, Tooting, their number is: 020 8725 3069 . email catholicchaplains@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention October: ‘For collaboration between different religious traditions.
Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, … Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian,Louis Mann, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto… |
