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SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
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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SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
| Sat. 01ST NOV. The Blessed Virgin Mary | 18:30 | Maria O’Shea – RIP Africa Sanz- Daza – RIP |
| Sun. 02nd NOV. All Saints | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Maria & Dominic Tran – RIP | |
| 11:00 | John Stacey – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Oonagh Bulaitis – RIP Luc Abel & Alain Derillon – RIP | |
| Mon. 03rd Nov. The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | All Souls | |
| 19:30 | Mireille Bernadac – BD Intentions | |
| Tue. 04th Nov. St Charles Borromeo | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Deceased Parishioners Of Holy Cross | |
| Wed. 05th Nov. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Deceased Members Of D. Peacok & Pinto Families | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | Deceased Members Of M. Webb Family | |
| Thu. 06th Nov. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Bridget McDonagh – BD Intentions | |
| Fri. 07th Nov. The Dedication of the Cathedral Church of St George, Feast | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Deceased Members Of Matthew, Teresa & Joseph – Tran, Nguyen, Bên, Families | |
| SAT. 08th Nov. St Willibrord | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | Holy Souls | |
| 18:30 | People Of The Parish | |
| SUN. 09th Nov. The Dedication of The Lateran Basilica Remembrance Day | 08:00 | Duncan Cameron – RIP- 20th Anniversary |
| 09:30 | Dead of Two World Wars | |
| 11:00 | Sheila Cruickshank – Wellbeing | |
| 18:30 | Noelette Rassoundron – 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. |
Monday 03rd November 2025 : All Souls
We will have Mass at 8am, 10am and 7.30pm
BLESSING OF GRAVES AT BANDON HILL CEMETERY
Sunday 09th November 2025 at 3.00 pm. There will be a short service outside the chapel. Following it, Fr Vincent will be available to bless individual graves of any relatives or friends of parishioners who are buried there . Those who visit a cemetery between 1st and 8th November and pray for the faithful departed may obtain a plenary indulgence applicable to the holy souls.
Second Collection Next Weekend For The Archbishop’s Appeal
The Archbishop’s Appeal is a Diocesan second collection that funds key areas of ministry: Youth and Evangelisation, Our Faith in Action (Caritas) and Clergy Care and Formation. Your support will enable the Archdiocese of Southwark to support innovative projects taking place within Catholic parishes and Schools throughout South London and Kent that seek to invest Faith, Hope and Love into the communities they serve. Please be generous. Every gift is welcome. Find out more, or donate online: www.rcaos.org.uk/archbishops-appeal
Holy Souls – November – Month of Remembrance:
Mass envelopes are available at the back of the Church for parishioners. You write the names of your deceased relatives and friends on the envelope and put your offering for the Holy Souls in the envelopes. The names of the Holy Souls have been placed before the Altar and will be remembered during the month of November.
Stanley Bewick – RIP
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Stanley Bewick ( Monica’s husband). The funeral will be on 24th November at 12 noon here at Holy Cross. Condolences to her family and friends.
A Call for Actors
If you enjoy acting and would like to join the cast of this year’s Nativity play ( 7-16 Years old), please contact the parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
Also if you have unwanted costume in a very good condition you would like to give away, please bring it to the Office. Thank you.
CONFIRMATION – 1st Meeting for Parents & Candidates: 4 Nov. @ 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.
Parish Quiz Night: Friday 7th November-7 p.m
You are welcome to test your knowledge at the Holy Cross Quiz Night .
Entry is only £2 with prizes for the winners.
Bring your own refreshments but tea and coffee will be provided at the interval. Come along to join teams of six to eight people. Email the Parish office if you want to reserve a table or contact Alex: faircloth@hotmail.co.uk
BIBLE STUDY
Next Session will be on Monday 24 November 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
The Children’s Liturgy Group is taking a break for the half term holidays, and will resume on 9th Nov 2025.
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
A Day With Mary – Holy Cross – 22nd November
This year we are hosting for the first time A Day With Mary.
The program is already in the porch, please share with family & Friends.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 3rd Nov/ 1st Dec.
Holy Cross playgroup is still on. 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!
We need more volunteers to lead or support the playgroup. Please contact the Parish Office at carshalton@rcaos.org.uk as soon as possible if you are able to volunteer. Thank you.
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
Repository / Gift Shop:
New Stock of Advent, Christmas Cards & 2026 Calendars, and Baptism, FHC, Confirmation Cards have arrived. Visit the Repository. Saturday eve. and Sundays.
St Mary’s School – Open Day Dates
Please see the notice board.
Dolce Sei
A concert at All Saints’ next month. Dolce Sei is a chamber choir of now ex Lincoln University music students, including Ceridwen. Much of the music will fit the theme of Remembrance (it’s the Saturday after 11 November). As usual for All Saints’, there will be a bar during the interval. Tickets are available through the website, or on the door.
Church Cleaning
Wednesdays after 10am Mass and Fridays after 8am Mass . New volunteers welcome.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention November: ‘For the prevention of suicide.
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
| May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently,Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, 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, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto… |
