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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A)
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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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A)
| Sat. 29th NOV. Saints Cuthbert Mayne and Companions, Martyrs, | 18:30 | For the Little Souls |
| Sun. 30th NOV. | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Ken Brain – RIP D. Members Of Spence Family & Friends D. MEMBERS OF Joyce, Marchant Families & F. | |
| 11:00 | Leo Fernandes – RIP D M Of Hayden & Dodwell Family & Friends | |
| 18:30 | All Holy Souls | |
| Mon. 01st Dec. Ss Edmund Campion, Ralph Sherwin, Alexander Briant, Priests & Martyrs | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Ricky Bermudez – RIP D M Of Newman’s, Rodrigues, Meyers Family & Friends. | |
| Tue. 02nd Dec. | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Constancio Fernandes – RIP | |
| Wed. 03rd Dec. Saint Francis Xavier, Priest, Day of prayer for Migrants | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Louis Mann – RIP | |
| 17:00 | Adoration | |
| Thu. 04th Dec. Saint John Damascene, | 08:00 | |
| 10:00 | Jovita Pereira – Thanksgiving & Intention | |
| Fri. 05th Dec. Saint John Almond, Priest and Martyr | 08:00 | |
| 12:00 | Pat Flannery – RIP Stanley Bewick – RIP | |
| SAT. 06th Dec. Saint Nicholas | 08:00 | Carroll’s Family & Gd Children Intention |
| 09:00 | ||
| 10:00 | Andy Campbell – Intentions | |
| 18:30 | ||
| SUN. 07th Dec. | 08:00 | People Of The Parish |
| 09:30 | Daniel Delrieux – RIP | |
| 11:00 | Franciszek Josef Tanas – RIP | |
| 18:30 | Mary Pursell – Intentions |
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.
No Gloria during Advent
Funerals
Calogero Provenzano on 01st December at 12 noon.
Marie Carmen Leggett – RIP on 02nd December at 12 noon
Condolences to their families and friends.
Memorial Mass – Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP: Sat.13th December 10am
Please join us for Mass and refreshments.
Fr Luke’s 71st Anniversary Of Ordination and 97th Birthday– 8th Dec.
Please join Fr Luke for Mass at 6pm followed by a light refreshment in the hall.
A Day With Mary
The uplifting atmosphere was filled with reverence, shared devotion, and a renewed sense of hope. Many participants left feeling spiritually refreshed, strengthened in faith, and grateful for a day spent in the gentle care of Our Loving Mother Mary and her Son Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Nativity – Rehearsals Friday 05th December at
If you enjoy acting and would like to join the cast of this year’s Nativity play ( 6-16 Years old), please contact the parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk
Also if you have a doll and costumes in a very good condition
( angels, shepherds, kings, Mary, Joseph, stars… ) you would like to give away, please bring it to the Office. Thank you.
RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) Registration Now Open!
A Special Invitation to Your Child’s faith Journey. If you have a child age 7 to 17 who has not been baptised, or who missed receiving their First Holy Communion at the usual age, we invite them to join our RCIC programme. This is a beautiful journey to grow in faith. To register, please contact our Catechetical Baptism Lead: Natacha 079 2288 4692 Carshaltonbaptism@rcaos.org.uk
BIBLE STUDY – Monday 15th December at
A meal embedded in Scripture in preparation for Christmas.
Please join us for a meal together and listen to Scripture, eat and pray. Bring food and drinks of your choice to share, Parish hall. All welcome. For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk
Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass
We raised £231.45 for our Fall Bake Sale – a massive thank you for your support and generosity! The funds will go towards our parish parties and half-termly crafts to enrich our children’s faith journeys.
Mark the date for our Christmas Party after the 9.30am Mass on Sun 14 December 2025. Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer, carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!
Young Adults’ Mass – 30 November at 6.30pm
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.
YOUTH GROUP: Sun. 7th December 12pm -2pm:
FAITH, FOOD & FUN Christmas Party
Age group: 11-17
Co-ordinator: Cherryl Howlett (Parish Lead for formation).
‘Our annual Advent Carol Service Sunday 14th December at 4.00pm
will take place as usual on the Third Sunday of Advent. Please join us for carols and readings in the Church and afterwards in the Parish Centre for mulled wine and mince pies.’
Advent Service 7:30pm Friday 19th December
A service of praise, readings and prayers as we prepare our hearts to welcome our Lord Jesus this Christmas, festive refreshments in the hall. Confessions from 7pm .
Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am Mon: 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 still need more volunteers to lead, support the playgroup. Please contact the Office at carshalton@rcaos.org.uk asap if you are able to volunteer. Thank you.
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. We are hoping that you will be 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.
Called to Bear Fruit consultation response published.
Thank you to the thousands of people who took part in the Called to Bear Fruit consultation. We are grateful to you all for sharing so openly your hopes for the life of the Church in our Archdiocese. The consultation response, which includes 15 actions points for renewal, is available at rcaos.org.uk/calledtobearfruit
Holy Cross Film Club showing : Elf
A Christmas comedy classic about a man raised as an Elf in the North Pole, who travels to New York City. With Will Ferrell and James Caan.
Parish Centre, 7.45 pm, Friday 5 December
Mulled wine & mince pies served from 7.30pm, Admission Free, No booking required. Running time: 1 hr,37mins, plus interval
For further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com
MARGARET ANN’S ANGELS
Margaret Ann’s Angels is an Ofsted Outstanding provider, proudly supporting local families. Friendly Breakfast Club runs every weekday from 07:00 – perfect for those early starts! •Margaret Ann – 07986 743 107 / •Gary – 07986 305 595
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, Louis Mann, 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… |
