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THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
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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THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
| Sat. 08th NOV. St Willibrord | 18:30 | Doreta Appavoo – BD Intentions People Of The Parish |
| Sun. 09th NOV. The Dedication of The Lateran Basilica Remembrance Day | 08:00 | Duncan Cameron – RIP- 20th Anniversary |
| 09:30 | Remembrance – Two World Wars | |
| 11:00 | Sheila Cruickshank – Wellbeing Remembrance – Two World Wars | |
| 18:30 | Noelette Rassoundron – RIP | |
| Mon. 10th Nov. St Leo the Great, Pope | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Sean Coghlan – RIP / Rose McDonagh – RIP | |
| Tue. 11th Nov. St Martin of Tours, Bishop | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Sarah Dobbyn – RIP Annie McDonagh – RIP | |
| Wed. 12th Nov. St Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Fr Philip – BD Intentions Farell Manurung – BD Intentions | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| 19:30 | All the Unborn Infants – Joseph Antony, Bridget Courdess , Carmel – RIP | |
| Thu. 13th Nov. St Frances Xavier Cabrini | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Deceased Members Of Keenan , Ballybay & Ward Families | |
| Fri. 14th Nov. | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Stanley Bewick – RIP / Maria Leggett – RIP | |
| SAT. 15th Nov. The Blessed Virgin Mary Saint Albert the Great | 08:00 | |
| 09:00 | Adoration | |
| 10:00 | ||
| 18:30 | Thanksgiving Misquitta & Dias Family | |
| SUN. 16th Nov. World Day of the Poor | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Eileen Browne – RIP | |
| 11:00 | Deceased Members Of Sutton, Mid Surrey Catenians | |
| 18:30 | Deceased Members Of Bis, Pigott, Simner, Sutton, Amin , Hill & Gumula Families |
| 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. |
Saengil chukahaeyo-생일 축하해요 Happy Birthday Fr Philip
We wish Fr Philip a very Happy Birthday on Wed. 12th Nov.
Please keep him in your prayers. Thank you, Fr Philip for all the good you do, we are grateful. May God continue to fill your days with health and happiness!
Second Collection This Weekend For The Archbishop’s Appeal
This Appeal is a Diocesan second collection that funds key areas of ministry: Youth and Evangelisation, Our Faith in Action (Caritas),Clergy Care and Formation. Your support will enable us 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
Confirmation programme started on Tuesday. Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that it 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 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 resumes on this Sunday 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 programme is already in the porch, please share with family & Friends.
Young Adults Mass – 30 November at 6.30pm
The aim of the group is that people of this age feel comfortable and at home as members of the Church and become confident in their Christian belief being an inspiration for other young people.
Please join other young adults for Mass, followed by refreshments and activities. If you would like to read, sing or participate in the organisation, please email the Parish Office. Thank you.
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am
Mon: 17th 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.
Thank You – CAFOD Harvest:
Thank you Holy Cross for raising £894.92 to support our global family to overcome poverty and build a better world.
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.
CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR HOLY CROSS
Do you have some outdoor Christmas figurines (ideally large size), decorations, lights to donate to the church? If yes please bring it to the Sacristy or Parish Office. Thank you for your generosity.
PACT – High Down Prison – Toys Appeal
Over the last couple of years, you have kindly donated Christmas gifts for prisoners to give to their children when they visit them in prison around Christmas time”.
We are starting to prepare for the festive season. Your gifts were very much appreciated by all are hoping that you were able to donate again this year. Please label them with age appropriateness. With your help, we can make the festive period a little brighter for families. Thank you.
Upcoming special baby loss support service
On the 30th November at 3.30pm in Westminster Central Hall, Mariposa International (SG) will be hosting one of our Saying Goodbye Services and as this is the most local service to you this year, we wanted to share this information with you.
To read more on the charity, please see the Saying Goodbye website, which you can find at: www.sayinggoodbye.org
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… |
