FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT YR 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

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT YR C

Sat. 29th March	18:30	Cilma Henry & Janetta Nestor – RIP
Sun.30th March Laetare sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Haswell Wells Wilson  – RIP
	11:00
	18:30	Caroline Iuliano – Intention
Mon. 31st March	08:00
	10:00	Bridgeaten – Intentions
Tue. 01st April	08:00
	10:00
Wed. 02nd April	08:00
	10:00
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 03rd April	08:00	Francis Rodrigues – RIP
	10:00
Fri. 04th April	08:00
	12:00
SAT. 05th April	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00
	18:30
SUN. 06th April	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	DO – 16th Birthday Intention
	11:00
	18:30	Jacqueline ( Pam’s Mother) -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-8pm & Sat. 9am. 

Stations Of The CROSS

Monday to Thursday at 9:30 am – Friday at 11:30 am and 7:00 pm

The clocks go forward on Sunday 30 March at 1:00 am

Lenten Penitential Service – Friday 11th April, 7-8 pm

Guided examination of conscience, reflection and meditation through scripture and song, opportunity for private confession.

Missio Red Box March collection

Please collect your envelope at the back of the church. Empty your Red Box and return the contents to the Church or to me by 28^th March. Many thanks for your support, Alex.

Lost Property

Missing a pair of glass, scarf, gloves…? Please check the Lost property box in the porch. Items which remain unclaimed after next weekend will be donated to charity, recycled or disposed of.

  Thank -You – Cafod Lent Appeal

  This raised £922.18. Thank you for your generous support. Please pray for Cafod.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

Monday 14th April Easter Meal at 7.30pm, Parish hall.  

Looking ahead towards Easter. You are warmly invited to come together in preparation for Holy Week. Bring food and drink for sharing. Listen to psalms and passages from the Old Testament. For more information, (contact Cherryl) carshaltonplf@rcaos.

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

At 9:30 Mass this weekend, the 2nd Scrutiny is celebrated.

Please continue to pray for Kim, Chika, Lorraine and Jason.

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

A huge thank you to everyone for your generous support with the bake sale last week. We raised an impressive £200.50 (£191 in cash and £9.50 in promised repayments). This will enable us to replenish craft supplies and plan exciting special activities for the children. We are very grateful for your support and generosity, thank you again!

This week will be the last session before we take a break for the Easter holidays. We will resume again on Sunday, 27^th April 2025. Volunteer with us!  please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Prayer for the sanctity of all human life, specifically concerning Assisted Suicide

Parishes and religious houses are invited to offer a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament for the sanctity of all human life on either Passion Sunday (6 April), or the Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of Holy Week (14, 15, 16 April).

Deanery Day of Reflection -29^th March 25, 10 am – 1 pm, Holy Family

Parish Hall Sorento Road, Sutton Green Fr Tony Furlong will deliver his presentation on Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee year.

Saturday 5th April at 8.45am-9.00am

Before the start of Eucharistic Adoration, we will have a 15 minutes meditation for the First Saturday Devotion as requested by our Blessed Virgin to Sr Lucia (one of the 3 shepherd children of Fatima) on the 10^th December 1925. This year is the 100^th anniversary of this message when our lady appeared to Sr Lucia in Pontevedra.

Find out more about First Saturday Devotions here: https://worldfatima-englandwales.org.uk/the-five-first-saturdays-devotion-explained/. The meditations that we will use will be taken from EWTN UK: https://ewtn.co.uk/category/first-saturdays/.

In order to fulfill Our Lady’s Great Promise for salvation and peace, one needs to 1) go to confession 2) recite 5 decades of the rosary 3) receive holy communion 4) meditate for 15 minutes on the messages of the rosary. The 15 minutes Meditation is integral to the full practice of the First Saturdays Reparation! It cannot be left out!

Called to Bear Fruit – A reminder

There are still copies of this large blue booklet for collection in the Church Porch. We are asked to respond to questions about the Shape and Future of the Archdiocese of Southwark. Meetings should be in small groups to consider and agree a response by 6th April.  We are asked to think about how our parish is doing and its purpose in our lives.  Also, our own commitment to living our faith. Your views matter in future decision making. Thank you.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am Mon: 31^st March

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!

TO: HOLY CROSS PARISH ARTISTS (Aged 15-18)

We are seeking designs from our young parishioners to include in this summer’s First Holy Communion, and Confirmation Mass booklets.

Two prize winning designs will be chosen from artwork fulfilling this brief:

The design should convey:

Either to year 3 child, the sacrament of HOLY COMMUNION, illustrating our Catholic belief.

Or to a year 10 student, the sacrament of CONFIRMATION, illustrating an aspect of these words: “Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ, and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings.

The designs will be painted/drawn in colour on an A4 sheet and to: Fr Vincent, Holy Cross Parish Office. Please include: name, age and a contact address on the reverse. Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria: Compliance with the brief and Quality of concept and design.

Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration Day at The Friars, Aylesford 7 June 25. Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, for a day of prayer, reflection and fun, with lots of activities, for children as well as for adults. This will be the centre-piece event of the  Jubilee in the Archdiocese of Southwark. A walking pilgrimage will also be from St George’s Cathedral in Southwark to The Friars (2-6 June 2025). The event itself is free. St Elphege’s is putting on a coach for the day itself, so to join, please contact wallington@rcaos.org.uk .The price per person will be published soon. You can find out more and register about the event, including how to join the walking pilgrimage, and the Jubilee Year plans in the Archdiocese at rcaos.org.uk/jubilee2025

Mother’s Day Prayer

God, today, we celebrate mothers, but the truth is, we ought to celebrate them every day. Mary, when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Dear mother, intercede for all of our mothers, all Mother-figures, mothers-to-be, mothers who are separated from their children. Grant health, blessings, and well-being to all. We also remember those mothers who are no longer with us. Guide and protect them in challenging times and help them to continue to trust in you all the days of their life. Amen.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention March: For families in crisis.

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.                                                                                       

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, 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: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett Doris D’Souza …

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT YR 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

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT YR C

Sat. 22nd   March	18:30	David John Newbold – RIP
Sun. 23rd  March	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Myrtle & Bert Burchell – RIP
	11:00	Michael Percy Newbold – RIP
	18:30	Elizabeth Easton Special Intention
Mon. 24TH March	08:00
	10:00	Simon Pinto – RIP
Tue. 25th March The Annunciation Of The LORD	08:00
	10:00	Andrew T.  Personal Intention
Wed. 26th March	08:00
	10:00	Edward , Bridget & Family Intentions
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 27th March	08:00
	10:00	Pat Mc Carthy – BD – Intention
Fri. 28th March	08:00
	12:00	Floris Hoyte – RIP
SAT. 29th March	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Ciementina Baptista
	18:30	Cilma Henry & Janetta Nestor – RIP
SUN. 30th March Laetare sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Haswell Wells Wilson  – RIP
	11:00
	18:30	Caroline Iuliano – Intention

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm  Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.

Stations Of The CROSS

Monday to Thursday at 9:30 am – Friday at 11:30am and 6.30pm

Second Collection this Weekend for Poor Parishes

Formally the needs of the diocese collection,this collection enables the Archbishop to make grants to some of the poorer parishes in the diocese.

Gift Aid Envelope Boxes (25/26) –  weekend of 15/16^th March.

The new gift aid envelope boxes will be available for collection in the church porch after all masses . Thank you – Angela

Missio  Red Box March collection

Please collect your envelope at the back of the church. Empty your Red Box and return the contents to the Church or to me by 28^th March. Many thanks for your support, Alex

Farewell

We bid a fond farewell to Adrian & Margaret Mann and thank them for their many years of service in our Parish. Wishing them every happiness and blessings in their new home in Hampshire. We will miss you.

Thank -You – Cafod Lent Appeal

This raised £922.18. Thank you for your generous support. Please pray for Cafod

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

 Monday 14th April Easter Meal at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  

Looking ahead towards Easter. You are warmly invited to come together in preparation for Holy Week.

Bring food and drink for sharing. Listen to psalms and passages from the Old Testament. For more information, (Cherryl) carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

At 9:30 Mass this weekend, the 1st Scrutiny is celebrated. The readings used are from Year A of the liturgical cycle.

Gospel – Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well.

Theme – Jesus as the water of life. What is my deepest thirst?

Please continue to pray for Kim, Chika, Lorraine and Jason.

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

Mark your calendars: A bake sale to support our ministry will be held on Sun 23 March 2025. Proceeds will replenish craft supplies and fund special activities. Thank you for your generous support! Volunteer with us!  please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Lenten Penitential Service – Friday 11th April, 7-8 pm

Guided examination of conscience, reflection and meditation through scripture and song, opportunity for private confession.

Deanery Day of Reflection -29^th March 25, 10am – 1pm , Holy Family, Parish Hall Sorento Road, Sutton Green Fr Tony Furlong will deliver his presentation on Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee year.

Saturday 5th April at 8.45am-9.00am

Before the start of Eucharistic Adoration, we will have a 15 minute meditation for the First Saturday Devotion as requested by our Blessed Virgin to Sr Lucia (one of the 3 shepherd children of Fatima) on the 10^th December 1925. This year is the 100^th anniversary of this message when our lady appeared to Sr Lucia in Pontevedra. You can find out more about First Saturday Devotions here: https://worldfatima-englandwales.org.uk/the-five-first-saturdays-devotion-explained/. The meditations that we will use will be taken from EWTN UK: https://ewtn.co.uk/category/first-saturdays/. In order to fulfill Our Lady’s Great Promise for salvation and peace, one needs to 1) go to confession 2) recite 5 decades of the rosary 3) receive holy communion 4) meditate for 15 minutes on the messages of the rosary. The 15 minute Meditation is integral to the full practice of the First Saturdays Reparation! It cannot be left out!

Called to Bear Fruit – A reminder

 If you have not seen it already, there are still copies of this large blue booklet for collection in the Church Porch. We are asked to respond to questions about the Shape and Future of the Archdiocese of Southwark. Meetings should be in small groups to consider and agree a response by 6th April.  We are asked to think about how our parish is doing and it’s purpose in our lives.  Also our own commitment to living our faith. Your views matter in future decision making. Thank you.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 17^th March / 31^st March

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!

TO:    HOLY CROSS PARISH ARTISTS     (Aged 15-18)

We are seeking designs from our young parishioners to include in this summer’s First Holy Communion, and Confirmation Mass booklets.

Two prize winning designs will be chosen from artwork fulfilling this brief:

The design should convey:

Either to year 3 child, the sacrament of HOLY COMMUNION, illustrating our Catholic belief that our Lord Jesus Christ is truly present in the consecrated bread and wine: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, True Food for our souls.

Or to a year 10 student, the sacrament of CONFIRMATION, illustrating an aspect of these words: “Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ, and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings.

The designs will be painted/drawn in colour on an A4 sheet and submitted by 25 March 25 to: Fr Vincent, Holy Cross Parish Office. Please include: name, age and a contact address on the reverse. Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria: Compliance with the brief and Quality of concept and design.

Lost Property

Please check the Lost property box in the porch. Items which remain unclaimed after 2 weeks from this weekend will be donated to charity, recycled or disposed of.

Evangelisation Expo. Sat. 29 March 11.15am-5pm at Amigo Hall, SE1

The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis is hosting an Evangelisation Expo. It is a day of encounter, prayer, training, sharing and networking. With a keynote talk from Mgr John Armitage on Being an Evangelist Today. For more details and to register for the day :  https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/latest/evangelisation-expo

Aspiring to Governance -Thursday 27 March 2025, from 5.30-6.30pm

Join us for an informative Zoom session designed for individuals interested in becoming a Foundation Governor within the Archdiocese. This session is ideal for prospective Foundation Governors and anyone interested in governance of schools. It will cover: •An overview of Foundation Governance  • Key Responsibilities • Strategic Role •Support and Resources • Q&A Session

To book: https://www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/aspiring-to-governance/

Sutton Community Food Shop Vacancies

We are looking for the following roles to be filled:

1.Food Shop Manager 2. Stock Co-ordinator 3.Food Shop Saturday Supervisor

All three roles are advertised on Charity Jobs Site

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention March: For families in crisis.

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.                                                                                       

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, 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: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett Doris D’Siouza …

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT YR 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

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT YR C

Sat. 15TH  March	18:30	Rita & Fred Gomez – RIP
Sun. 16TH March	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Patrick Joyce – Wellbeing
	11:00	Leslie & Ethel Bradley – RIP
	18:30	James Easton Special Intention
Mon. 17TH March St Patrick, Feast	08:00
	10:00	C. Daniel W. Personal Intention
Tue. 18th March	08:00
	10:00	Francis Joyces  recovery & Wellbeing
Wed. 19th March St Joseph, Spouse Of the Blessed Virgin Mary	08:00
	10:00	Josephine Garcia – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 20th March	08:00
	10:00	Michael Percy Newbold – RIP
Fri. 21st March Cafod Fast Day	08:00
	12:00	Floris Hoyte – RIP
SAT. 22nd March	08:00
	09:00
	10:00
	18:30	David John Newbold – RIP
SUN. 23rd March	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Myrtle & Bert Burchell – RIP
	11:00	Michael Percy Newbold – RIP
	18:30	Elizabeth Easton Special Intention

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm  Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.

Stations Of The CROSS

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be prayed as a community from Monday to Thursday at 9:30 am – Friday at 11:30am and 6.30pm

Second Collection This Weekend for CAFOD Lent Fast Day

Please return your envelope as soon as possible. For more information or to donate online, please visit: www.cafod.org.uk/lent

Second Collection Next Weekend for Poor Parishes

Formally the needs of the diocese collection, this collection enables the Archbishop to make grants to some of the poorer parishes in the diocese.

Gift Aid Envelope Boxes (25/26) –  weekend of 15/16^th March.

The new gift aid envelope boxes will be available for collection in the church porch after all masses . Thank you – Angela

Missio  Red Box March collection

Please collect your envelope at the back of the church. Empty your Red Box and return the contents to the Church or to me by 28^th March. Please pray for the missionaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the situation is very dangerous but they have decided to continue their work.  Many thanks for your support, Alex

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

Monday 14th April Easter Meal at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  

All welcome. See notice board for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

celebration of the Scrutinies

The next steps for our adults preparing to be received into the Church, are the Scrutinies. These short rites are part of the preparation to receive the sacraments of initiation. They will be celebrated during the 9:30 Mass on the 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Sundays of Lent. For the Scrutinies, the Mass readings from Year A of the liturgical cycle are always used, so they will be different from those printed on the newsletter, since we are currently in Year C. Please continue to pray for Kim, Chika, Lorraine and Jason.

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

Mark your calendars: A bake sale to support our ministry will be held on Sun 23 March 2025. Proceeds will replenish craft supplies and fund special activities. Thank you for your generous support! Volunteer with us!  please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

A DAY WITH MARY at St Elphege’s Church Sat. 22nd March 25, 10am

All are invited and welcome to Eucharistic Adoration, Rosaries & Mass.

2025 CTIC Lenten ecumenical groups are:

• Monday daytime (1.30pm) – (in-person)
• Tuesday daytime (11am) at Holy Cross Church
• Tues / Wed eve (Zoom and in-person options)
• Fri evenings (Zoom)

If you would like to participate, please send an email now to Adrian at: adrian.clifton@gmail.com with your name, your church, your preferred day and whether you would prefer Zoom or in person.

Lenten Penitential Service – Friday 11th April, 7-8 pm

Guided examination of conscience, reflection and meditation through scripture and song, opportunity for private confession.

Deanery Day of Reflection -29^th March 25, 10am – 1pm , Holy Family Parish Hall Sorento Road, Sutton Green Fr Tony Furlong will deliver his presentation on Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee year.

Called to Bear Fruit – A reminder

 If you have not seen it already, there are still copies of this large blue booklet for collection in the Church Porch. We are asked to respond to questions about the Shape and Future of the Archdiocese of Southwark. Meetings should be in small groups to consider and agree a response by 6th April.  We are asked to think about how our parish is doing and it’s purpose in our lives.  Also our own commitment to living our faith. Your views matter in future decision making. Thank you.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 17^th March / 31^st March

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!

Fridays Lenten lunches

started on Fri. the 14th March and finish on the 11th April . No lunch on Good Friday. Short religious presentation each week. Anyone who would like to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office. All donations will go to St Raphael’s Hospice this year. Thank you.

TO:    HOLY CROSS PARISH ARTISTS     (Aged 15-18)

We are seeking designs from our young parishioners to include in this summer’s First Holy Communion, and Confirmation Mass booklets.

Two prize winning designs will be chosen from artwork fulfilling this brief:

The design should convey:

Either to year 3 child, the sacrament of HOLY COMMUNION, illustrating our Catholic belief that our Lord Jesus Christ is truly present in the consecrated bread and wine: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, True Food for our souls.

Or to a year 10 student, the sacrament of CONFIRMATION, illustrating an aspect of these words: “Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ, and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings.

The designs will be painted/drawn in colour on an A4 sheet and submitted by 25 March 25 to: Father Vincent, Holy Cross Parish Office,.Please include: name, age and a contact address on the reverse. Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria: Compliance with the brief and Quality of concept and design.

Evangelisation Expo. Sat. 29 March 11.15am-5pm at Amigo Hall, SE1

The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis is hosting an Evangelisation ExpoI It is a day of encounter, prayer, training, sharing and networking. With a keynote talk from Mgr John Armitage on Being an Evangelist Today. For more details and to register for the day :  https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/latest/evangelisation-expo.

Aspiring to Governance –Thursday 27 March 2025, from 5.30-6.30pm

Join us for an informative Zoom session designed for individuals interested in becoming a Foundation Governor within the Archdiocese. This session is ideal for prospective Foundation Governors and anyone interested in governance of schools. It will cover: •An overview of Foundation Governance  • Key Responsibilities • Strategic Role •Support and Resources • Q&A Session

To book: https://www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/aspiring-to-governance/

Sutton Community Food Shop Vacancies

We are looking for the following roles to be filled:

1.         Food Shop Manager 2. Stock Co-ordinator

3.         Food Shop Saturday Supervisor

All three roles are advertised on Charity Jobs Site

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention March: For families in crisis.

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.                                                                                       

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, 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: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett Doris D’Siouza …

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR 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

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C

Sat. 08TH  March	18:30
Sun. 09TH March	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Thanksgiving Erica O.
	11:00
	18:30	Yolande Perraud – RIP
Mon. 10TH March	08:00
	10:00	Slawek Intentions
Tue. 11th March	08:00
	10:00
Wed. 12th March	08:00
	10:00	Trevlyn Pereira – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu13th March	08:00
	10:00
Fri. 14th March Cafod Fast Day	08:00
	12:00	John Phelan – RIP
SAT. 15th March	08:00
	09:00
	10:00	Tom Moran – RIP
	18:30
SUN. 16th March	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30
	11:00
	18:30

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm  Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.

Stations Of The CROSS

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be prayed as a community from Monday to Thursday at 9:30 am – Friday at 11:30am and 6.30pm

Second Collection Next Weekend for CAFOD Lent Fast Day

CAFOD-Lent Appeal

The appeal will be made over this weekend of 8/9 March. By giving you’ll be supporting local experts to provide simple, effective solutions to the toughest problems facing people (our neighbours) around the world. cafod.org.uk/give

Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP

On behalf of William, Fr Henry’s brother, his family and Holy Cross Church, we would like to express our gratitude for all your messages, your kindness, compassion and generosity.The Funeral in Arua, Uganda was attended by more than 5000 persons and 80 members of Clergy. It clear that Fr Henry was much loved. Thank you to all the 4 parishioners who travelled to Uganda. The Diocese of Ocodri was very grateful.

Gift Aid Envelope Boxes (25/26) –  weekend of 15/16^th March.

The new gift aid envelope boxes will be available for collection in the church porch after all masses . Thank you – Angela

Missio  Red Box March collection

Please collect your envelope at the back of the church. Empty your Red Box and return the contents to the Church or to me by 28th March. Please pray for the missionaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the situation is very dangerous but they have decided to continue their work.  Many thanks for your support, Alex

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

 Monday 10^th March at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  

In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the ultimate priest, prophet and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures and fulfilled completely in his very person. All welcome. See notice board for more details

Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Please pray for our Catechumens, Kim, Chika, Lorraine and Jason, who celebrated the Rite of Election at St George’s Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, their next formal step towards being received into the Catholic Church at Easter.

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

Mark your calendars: A bake sale to support our ministry will be held on Sun 23 March 2025. Proceeds will replenish craft supplies and fund special activities. Thank you for your generous support! Volunteer with us!  please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

A DAY WITH MARY at St Elphege’s Church Sat. 22nd March 25, 10am

All are invited and welcome to Eucharistic Adoration, Rosaries & Mass.

2025 CTIC Lenten ecumenical groups are:

• Monday daytime (1.30pm) – (in-person)
• Tuesday daytime (11am) at Holy Cross Church
• Tues / Wed eve (Zoom and in-person options)
• Fri evenings (Zoom)

If you would like to participate, please send an email now to Adrian at: adrian.clifton@gmail.com with your name, your church, your preferred day and whether you would prefer Zoom or in person.

Sharing Your Faith Workshop Saturday 15^th March 11am-3:30pm at St Matthias, Worcester Park

The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis are hosting a Sharing Your Faith Workshop. This one day workshop aims to explore what it means to share our Catholic Faith. There will be practical tips and plenty of opportunities for discussion. For more details, See poster in the porch or hall and scan the QR code to register for this event. Any questions, please email evangelisation@rcaos.org.uk

Lenten Penitential Service – Friday 11th April, 7-8 pm

Guided examination of conscience, reflection and meditation through scripture and song, opportunity for private confession.

Deanery Day of Reflection -29^th March 25, 10am – 1pm , Holy Family

Parish Hall Sorento Road, Sutton Green Fr Tony Furlong will deliver his presentation on Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee year.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration Day at The Friars, Aylesford 7 June 25. Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of prayer, reflection, celebration, and fun. There will be lots of activities, for children as well as for adults. A walking pilgrimage will also be from St George’s Cathedral in Southwark to The Friars (2-6 June 2025). The event itself is free. St Elphege’s is putting on a coach for the day itself, so to join, please contact wallington@rcaos.org.uk. The price per person will be published soon. They have 20 reserved seats for those interested and is on a first come first- serve basis. Find out more about the event, how to join the walking pilgrimage, and the wider Jubilee Year plans in the Archdiocese at rcaos.org.uk/jubilee2025

Movie Night – Showing: Untouchable

Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 14 March (Refreshments from 7.30pm). Admission Free, No booking required. Running time: 1hr, 35 mins (plus interval)

More information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 3^rd March / 17^th March / 31^st March

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!

Fridays Lenten lunches

Will start on Fri. the 14th March and Finish on the 11th April . No lunch on Good Friday. We will have a short religious presentation each week.

Anyone who would like to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office. All donations will go to St Raphael Hospice this year. Thank you.

TO:    HOLY CROSS PARISH ARTISTS     (Aged 15-18)

We are seeking designs from our young parishioners to include in this summer’s First Holy Communion, and Confirmation Mass booklets.

Two prize winning designs will be chosen from artwork fulfilling this brief:

The design should convey:

Either to year 3 child, the sacrament of HOLY COMMUNION, illustrating our Catholic belief that our Lord Jesus Christ is truly present in the consecrated bread and wine: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, True Food for our souls.

Or to a year 10 student, the sacrament of CONFIRMATION, illustrating an aspect of these words: “Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ, and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. (1309)

The designs will be painted/drawn in colour on an A4 sheet and submitted by 25 March 2025 to: Father Vincent, Holy Cross Parish Office,.Please include your name, age and a contact address on the reverse. Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria: Compliance with the brief and Quality of concept and design.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention March: For families in crisis.

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.                                                                                       

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, 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: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza …

EIGHTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR 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

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================EIGHTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR C

Sat. 01 March St David, Bishop, Patron of Wales	18:30	Thanksgiving Families Kone & Thon
Sun. 02nd March Day For The Unemployed	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Tran – Van – Cu RIP
	11:00	Margherita Bergantini -RIP
	18:30	E. Mc Donald Special Intention
Mon. 03rd March	08:00
	10:00	Maureen Taylor Intentions
Tue. 04th March St Casimir	08:00
	10:00	Edwing Phiri – RIP
Wed. 05th March Ash Wednesday	08:00
	10:00
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 06th March	08:00
	10:00	Danielle  Delreux – RIP
Fri. 07th March Women’s World Day Of Prayer	08:00
	12:00
SAT. 08th March	08:00
	09:00
	10:00
	18:30
SUN. 09th March	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30
	11:00
	18:30

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm  Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.

ASH WEDNESDAY – 5^th MARCH 2025

First Day of Lent, fasting and abstinence Masses : 8:00am, 10:00 am, 7.30pm

No Gloria / Alleluia or flowers during Lent

Stations Of The CROSS

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be prayed as a community from Monday to Thursday at 9:30 am – Friday at 11:30am.

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Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP

On behalf of William, Fr Henry’s brother, his family and Holy Cross Church, we would like to express our gratitude for all your messages, your kindness, compassion and generosity.The Funeral in Arua, Uganda was attended by more than 5000 persons and 80 members of Clergy. It was clear that Fr Henry was much loved. Thank you to all the 4 parishioners who traveled to Uganda. The Diocese of Ocodri was very grateful.

Gift Aid Envelope Boxes (25/26) –  weekend of 15/16^th March.

The new gift aid envelope boxes will be available for collection in the church porch after all masses . Thank you – Angela

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

 Monday 10^th March at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  

In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the ultimate priest, prophet and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures and fulfilled completely in his very person. All welcome. See notice board for more details

Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Please pray for our Catechumens, Kimberly, Chika, Lorraine and Jason. They are having a day of retreat at Aylesford on Saturday 1^st March in preparation for the Rite of Election at St George’s Cathedral on 8^th March. This is the next formal step on the journey to being received into the Catholic Church.

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

Children’s Liturgy resumes this Sun 2 March 2025 at the 9:30 am Mass!

Mark your calendars: A bake sale to support our ministry will be held on Sun 23 March 2025. Proceeds will replenish craft supplies and fund special activities. Thank you for your generous support! Volunteer with us!  please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

A DAY WITH MARY at St Elphege’s Church Sat. 22nd March 25, 10am

All are invited and welcome to Eucharistic Adoration, Rosaries & Mass.

Intercessory Prayer sessions

On the first Tuesday of every month, just after the 10am mass, the church will be holding an Intercessory Prayer in light of Holy Scripture requesting  all our needs. 

World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday 7^th March.

Holy Cross Church will host the service to be held at 1.30p.m.  It has been written by the Christian women of the Cook Islands and will reflect their faith, culture and life. The evening service will be held at St Mary’s Beddington at 7.30 pm.

2025 CTIC Lenten ecumenical groups are:

• Mon daytime (1.30pm) – (in-person)
• Tue daytime (11am) at Holy Cross Church
• Tuesday eve (Zoom and in-person options)
• Wednesday evening (Zoom and in-person options)
• Fri evenings (Zoom)

If you would like to participate, please send an email now to Adrian at: adrian.clifton@gmail.com with your name, your church, your preferred day and whether you would prefer Zoom or in person.

Thank you

Scouts: On Behalf of the Parish we would like to thank the Scouts for the Christmas tree donation. We would also like to thank all the people who helped to decorate.

Movie Night : Thank you to the Movie Club for their donation to the Parish.

Fridays Lenten lunches

Will start on Fri. the 14th March and Finish on the 11th April . No lunch on Good Friday. We will have a short religious presentation each week.

Anyone who would like to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office. All donations will go to St Raphael Hospice this year. Thank you.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 3^rd March / 17^th March / 31^st March

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!

Sharing Your Faith Workshop Saturday 15^th March 11am – 3:30pm at St Matthias, Worcester Park

The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis are hosting a Sharing Your Faith Workshop. This one day workshop aims to explore what it means to share our Catholic Faith. There will be practical tips and plenty of opportunities for discussion. For more details, including how to register, please see posters in the Church. Any questions, please email evangelisation@rcaos.org.uk

Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration Day at The Friars, Aylesford 7 June 25. Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of prayer, reflection, celebration, and fun. There will be lots of activities, for children as well as for adults. This will be the centre-piece event of the 2025 Jubilee in the Archdiocese of Southwark. A walking pilgrimage will also be from St George’s Cathedral in Southwark to The Friars (2-6 June 2025). The event itself is free. St Elphege’s is putting on a coach for the day itself, so to join, please contact wallington@rcaos.org.uk. The price per person will be published soon. They have 20 reserved seats for those interested and is on a first come first- serve basis. You can find out more about the event, including how to join the walking pilgrimage, and the wider Jubilee Year plans in the Archdiocese

at rcaos.org.uk/jubilee2025

Songs of Praise at St George’s Cathedral. St George’s Cathedral is delighted to be working with Songs of Praise for their 2025 Easter Programme. If your parishioners would like to be a part of it, they can apply for free tickets https://lostintv.com/, which will take place on Sat. 15 March 25 from 1-4pm.

The Search for Truth: Edith Stein, 14 – 16 March 2025

Fr Matthew Blake, OCD will offer a weekend exploring the life and teachings of Edith Stein, or St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and her indominatable search for truth that led her to the Catholic faith. For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-search-for-truth-edith-stein/

Pray for Pope Francis:

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, continues treatment for bilateral pneumonia, with a stable yet gradual recovery. Let us unite in fervent prayer for his healing and strength.

Care not Killing “ Say No to Assisted Suicide”:

There is a form to sign in the porch for those who wished to do so.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention March: For families in crisis.

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.                                                                                       

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson … Remember to pray for those who are sick the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza …

SEVENTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR 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

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================SEVENTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR C

SEVENTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR C

Sat. 22nd Feb. The Chair Of St Peter The Apostle. Feast	18:30	For all The Scouts
Sun. 23rd Feb.	08:00	Myrna F Vidal – RIP
	09:30	People Of The Parish
	11:00	Marc V.
	18:30	Mary Grace – Special Intention
Mon. 24th Feb . Feria	08:00
	10:00
Tue. 25th Feb. St Ethelbert	08:00
	10:00	Edward Dixon – RIP
Wed. 26th Feb. Feria	08:00
	10:00	Sean Kelleher- RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 27th Feb. Feria	08:00
	10:00	Ulah Jansem – RIP
Fri. 28th Feb. St Peter Damian	08:00
	12:00	Christina Buckley Intentions
SAT. 01st March St David, Bishop, Patron of Wales	08:00	Veronica Mendonsa – RIP
	09:00
	10:00
	18:30	Thanksgiving Families Kone & Thon
SUN. 02nd March Day For The Unemployed	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Tran – Van – Cu RIP
	11:00	Margherita Bergantini -RIP
	18:30	E. Mc Donald Special Intention

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm  Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.

Second Collection This Weekend For The Clergy Support Fund.

It enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for clergy in their retirement, old age, and at their time of ill health, after a lifetime of service and devotion to Christ, His Church and His People. Your donations ensure a dignified retirement for all of our priests.

APPOINTMENT OF PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR, HOLY CROSS PARISH

Archbishop John has decided to appoint Fr Vincent Okon as the Parochial Administrator for the parish.

He will assume his duties from now and, in the not too distant future there is to be a Mass of Welcome in the parish, at which I shall preside, and in which he will be formally acknowledged in this new role. I look forward to meeting you all again on that occasion. With my prayers and good wishes for you all, in Jesus Christ Our Lord. Canon Gerard Bradley, South West Area Episcopal Vicar

Safeguarding : Parents, please accompany your children under 9 years old to the toilets. The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

ASH WEDNESDAY – 5^th MARCH 2025

Mass Times:

8:00 AM , 10:00 AM, 7.30PM

World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday 7^th March.

Holy Cross Church will host the service to be held at 1.30p.m.  It has been written by the Christian women of the Cook Islands and will reflect their faith, culture and life. The evening service will be held at St Mary’s Beddington at 7.30 pm. Further details to follow.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

 Monday 24^th February at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  

In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the ultimate priest, prophet and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures and fulfilled completely in his very person. All welcome. See notice board for more details

Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Next session, Thursday 27^th February.   Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

We’ll resume on Sunday 2^nd March.

If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk Thank you for all your support.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Families

are encouraged to sit at the front, so that children get a good view of the altar.  At all Sunday Masses space will be reserved for them –The Candidates will take part in the offertory procession.  Please welcome them into our parish community.

A DAY WITH MARY at St Elphege’s Church Sat. 22nd March 25, 10am

All are invited and welcome to Eucharistic Adoration, Rosaries & Mass.

Intercessory Prayer sessions

On the first Tuesday of every month, just after the 10am mass, the church will be holding an Intercessory Prayer in light of Holy Scripture requesting  all our needs. 

Hope in Adoration

As part of the Jubilee Year, Archbishop John is encouraging people to turn to the Lord Jesus in Eucharistic adoration and have their hopes “fulfilled by Christ”. The campaign, Hope in Adoration, will share testimonies from parish priests and laity throughout the year on how Eucharistic adoration has helped them build a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus. Resources will also be made available for free and there is a comprehensive list of times of Eucharistic adoration in parishes across the Archdiocese. Find out more at rcaos.org.uk/hopeinadoration

Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark

The faithful, pilgrims of hope, will be able to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence granted by the Holy Father if they undertake a pious pilgrimage to any sacred Jubilee site. There will be sixteen Designated Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark. Such are to be seen as ‘sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope’. Of these 16, the closest to Carshalton are:

The Cathedral of St George in Southwark; Sacred Heart in Wimbledon; St Ann in Kingston Hill; St Mary’s (Our Lady of Reparation) in West Croydon; St Boniface in Tooting and St Elizabeth in Richmond.

REQUEST FOR INCLUSION ON THE NEWSLETTER SICK LIST

As per the diocese’s regulations, anyone wishing to have their name added to the newsletter sick list is kindly requested to email the parish office .

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 3^rd March / 17^th March / 31^st March

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!

Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration Day at The Friars, Aylesford 7 June 25. Led by Archbishop John Wilson, we will gather as an Archdiocese at The Friars, Aylesford for a day of prayer, reflection, celebration, and fun. There will be lots of activities, for children as well as for adults. This will be the centre-piece event of the 2025 Jubilee in the Archdiocese of Southwark. A walking pilgrimage will also be from St George’s Cathedral in Southwark to The Friars (2-6 June 2025). The event itself is free. St Elphege’s is putting on a coach for the day itself, so to join, please contact wallington@rcaos.org.uk. The price per person will be published soon. They have 20 reserved seats for those interested and is on a first come first- serve basis. You can find out more about the event, including how to join the walking pilgrimage, and the wider Jubilee Year plans in the Archdiocese at rcaos.org.uk/jubilee2025

Songs of Praise at St George’s Cathedral. St George’s Cathedral is delighted to be working with Songs of Praise for their 2025 Easter Programme. If your parishioners would like to be a part of it, they can apply for free tickets https://lostintv.com/, which will take place on Saturday 15 March 2025 from 1-4pm.

The Search for Truth: Edith Stein, 14 – 16 March 2025

Fr Matthew Blake, OCD will offer a weekend exploring the life and teachings of Edith Stein, or St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and her indominatable search for truth that led her to the Catholic faith. For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-search-for-truth-edith-stein/

Mens’ Spiritual Exercises 30 March – 4 April 2025

A 5-day version of the Ignatian Exercises offered specifically for men (whether lay or ordained), this retreat will be preached by the Benedictine Monks of St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny (France). Founded in 1988, this community has retained its charism of a specific apostolate to men with a shortened version of the Ignatian Exercises. One-to-one direction will be offered alongside the talks. Priests are welcome to attend and concelebrate or celebrate their own Mass. For more  https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-spiritual-exercises/

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Feb.: For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life. 

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson … Remember to pray for those who are sick the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza

SIXTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR C

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================SIXTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR C

Sat.15th Feb. The Blessed Virgin Mary	18:30	Good Health For Berjis Kabir & Family
Sun. 16th Feb. Racial Justice Day	08:00	Tim Watchous – RIP
	09:30	Patricia O’Keefe – RIP
	11:00	Diane & Grenville Dias – RIP
	18:30	People Of The Parish
Mon. 17th Feb .	08:00
	10:00	Manurung Family Intentions
Tue. 18th Feb.	08:00	Norman Cortez Family Intention
	10:00	Holy Souls
Wed. 19th Feb.	08:00
	10:00	SEAN KELLEHER – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 20th Feb.	08:00
	10:00
Fri. 21st Feb. St Peter Damian	08:00
	12:00	MRS O’KEEFE – INTENTIONS
SAT. 22nd Feb The Chair Of St Peter The Apostle Feast	08:00	Veronica Mendonsa – RIP
	09:00
	10:00
	18:30
SUN. 23rd Feb.	08:00	Myrna F Vidal – RIP
	09:30
	11:00
	18:30	People Of The Parish

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm  Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.

APPOINTMENT OF PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR, HOLY CROSS PARISH

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, only last Saturday we celebrated the Requiem Mass for Fr Henry with Archbishop John. It was a beautiful occasion: simple, solemn and yet a joyous at the same time. It was a fitting way to commend Him to the Lord and to take our leave of him. Many thanks to all those who prepared the Liturgy and the hospitality afterwards.

Archbishop John is mindful that Fr Henry’s role as priest and pastor of Holy Cross needs to be filled. He has decided to appoint Fr Vincent Okon as the Parochial Administrator for the parish. Since Fr Henry’s health began to decline significantly last May Fr Vincent has carefully looked after your spiritual and pastoral lives. We are very grateful for his gentle service.

No doubt someone will ask for the difference is between a Parish Priest and a Parochial Administrator. Practically speaking nothing. It is legal distinction because Fr Vincent is a priest, generously on loan to us by his own bishop of the Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria. He will assume his duties from today and, in the not too distant future there is to be a Mass of Welcome in the parish, at which I shall preside, and in which he will be formally acknowledged in this new role. I look forward to meeting you all again on that occasion. With my prayers and good wishes for you all, in Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Canon Gerard Bradley, South West Area Episcopal Vicar

  Second Collection this weekend for Racial Justice Day

This weekend, there will be a second collection for the Catholic Association for Racial Justice.

Second Collection next weekend for the Clergy Support Fund.

It enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for clergy in their retirement, old age, and at their time of ill health, after a lifetime of service and devotion to Christ, His Church and His People. Your donations ensure a dignified retirement for all of our priests.

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Safeguarding : Parents, please accompany your children under 9 years old to the toilets. The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Save the date !   World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday 7^th March. Holy Cross Church will host the service to be held at 1.30p.m.

Further details to follow.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

  Monday 24^th February at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  

Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Please pray for Jason, who will receive the Rite of Welcome this Sunday at the 6:30pm Mass. This is the first formal step towards full reception into the Catholic Church.-  Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

Our last Children’s Liturgy session before the February half-term break will be on Sunday 9^th February. We’ll resume on Sunday 2^nd March.

If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk Thank you for all your support.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Families

are encouraged to sit at the front, so that children get a good view of the altar.  At all Sunday Masses space will be reserved for them – this will vary from one row to several, according to the number of families expected at each Mass.  The Candidates will take part in the offertory procession.  Please welcome them into our parish community.

Intercessory Prayer sessions

On the first Tuesday of every month, just after the 10am mass, the church will be holding an Intercessory Prayer in light of Holy Scripture requesting  all our needs.  Prayer is the most effective  way to have a relationship with God who is the Highest Authority.

Hope in Adoration

As part of the Jubilee Year, Archbishop John is encouraging people to turn to the Lord Jesus in Eucharistic adoration and have their hopes “fulfilled by Christ”. The campaign, Hope in Adoration, will share testimonies from parish priests and laity throughout the year on how Eucharistic adoration has helped them build a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus. Resources will also be made available for free and there is a comprehensive list of times of Eucharistic adoration in parishes across the Archdiocese. Find out more at rcaos.org.uk/hopeinadoration

Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark

The faithful, pilgrims of hope, will be able to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence granted by the Holy Father if they undertake a pious pilgrimage to any sacred Jubilee site. There will be sixteen Designated Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark. Such are to be seen as ‘sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope’. Of these 16, the closest to Carshalton are:

The Cathedral of St George in Southwark; Sacred Heart in Wimbledon; St Ann in Kingston Hill; St Mary’s (Our Lady of Reparation) in West Croydon; St Boniface in Tooting and St Elizabeth in Richmond.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 3^rd March / 17^th March / 31^st March

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!

Songs of Praise at St George’s Cathedral. St George’s Cathedral is delighted to be working with Songs of Praise for their 2025 Easter Programme. If your parishioners would like to be a part of it, they can apply for free tickets here, which will take place on Saturday 15 March 2025 from 1-4pm.

The Search for Truth: Edith Stein, 14 – 16 March 2025

Fr Matthew Blake, OCD will offer a weekend exploring the life and teachings of Edith Stein, or St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and her indominatable search for truth that led her to the Catholic faith.

For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-search-for-truth-edith-stein/

Mens’ Spiritual Exercises, 30 March – 4 April 2025

A 5-day version of the Ignatian Exercises offered specifically for men (whether lay or ordained), this retreat will be preached by the Benedictine Monks of St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny (France). Founded in 1988, this community has retained its charism of a specific apostolate to men with a shortened version of the Ignatian Exercises. One-to-one direction will be offered alongside the talks. Priests are welcome to attend and concelebrate or celebrate their own Mass.

For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-spiritual-exercises/

Celebrate your Marriage:

National Marriage Week is an opportunity to celebrate your marriage, a national event which runs from February 7-14. For a rich resource of information, prayers and events visit the Bishops’ Conference website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Feb.: For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life. 

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson … Remember to pray for those who are sick the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza …

FIFTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR C

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================FIFTH SUNDAY O.T YEAR C

Sat.08th Feb. St. Josephine Bakhita Day For Victims Of Trafficking	18:30	Aline & Stella Fernandes Oliveira Family
Sun. 09th Feb.	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Maria Nguyen Thi Bay – RIP
	11:00	George Buckley – RIP
	18:30	John Mc Crossan – RIP
Mon. 10th Feb . St Scholastica	08:00
	10:00	Holy Souls
Tue. 11th Feb. World Day For The Sick Our Lady Of Lourdes	08:00
	10:00	Fr Wenna Henry Tiku- RIP
Wed. 12th Feb.	08:00
	10:00	Maura O’Keefe – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 13th Feb.	08:00
	10:00
Fri. 14th Feb. Ss Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Valentine – Feast	08:00
	12:00
SAT. 15th Feb The Blessed Virgin Mary	08:00
	09:00
	10:00	Fr Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP
	18:30	Good Health For Berjis Kabir & Family
SUN. 16th Feb. Racial Justice Day	08:00	Tim Watchous – RIP
	09:30	Patricia O’Keefe – RIP
	11:00	Diane & Grenville Dias – RIP
	18:30	People Of The Parish

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm  Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am Wed.:5pm-8pm & Sat. 9am.

.Second Collection next weekend for Racial Justice Day

Next weekend there will be a second collection for the Catholic Association for Racial Justice. This collection supports the work of the Catholic Church to promote racial justice in our schools, parishes and in wider society.

Safeguarding : Parents, please accompany your children under 9 years old to the toilets. The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Save the date !   World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday 7^th March. Holy Cross Church will host the service to be held at 1.30p.m.

Further details to follow.

 

Holy God, Thank You for the precious gift of love that You have given to us. Thank You for blessing us every day with Your love and the power and strength that we find in You. Your love sustains us.  It’s like food and medicine for our souls.

Lord, some people are harder to love than others.  Help us to be able to express and share the gift of love with those around us. Forgive us for the times we have not done so … and continue the work You are doing in our lives so that we might have the heart of Christ.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

  Mondays 10^th February /24^th February at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  

Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Next session Thursday 13^th February 7:45pm.

For more information, or if you are considering starting the process with the new group in September, contact Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

Our last Children’s Liturgy session before the February half-term break will be on Sunday 9^th February. We’ll resume on Sunday 2^nd March.

If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk Thank you for all your support.

Lightfever – ‘How To’ Day

Are you wondering how your Church can reach out to others? 

Lightfever is an event of prayer with an offer to everyone to ‘come and see’. It is an invitation to enter into a Catholic Church, to light a candle for a loved one, to speak with Jesus, or chat with a team of friendly volunteers, or simply to just be in the peace of the Church.

Discover how to set up and run Lightfever in your Parish. Receive training (provided by Maria Heath, Director of Mission Northampton), resources and practical tips to help you bring this event to your Parish.

Participate in inviting others into the Church to discover Jesus.

Join us on Saturday 15^th February 10:00am – 3:30pm at the Catholic Church of The Most Precious Blood, O’Meara Street, London, SE1.

See posters in the porch or parish centre.  Scan the QR code to sign up.

Parish contact – Kathy Ball edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Families

are encouraged to sit at the front, so that children get a good view of the altar.  At all Sunday Masses space will be reserved for them – this will vary from one row to several, according to the number of families expected at each Mass.  The Candidates will take part in the offertory procession.  Please welcome them into our parish community.

Intercessory Prayer sessions

On the first Tuesday of every month, just after the 10am mass, the church will be holding an Intercessory Prayer in light of Holy Scripture requesting  all our needs.  Prayer is the most effective  way to have a relationship with God who is the Highest Authority.

Archbishop John Wilson new book entitled –The Romero Rosary.

With introductory chapters about St Oscar Romero and the rosary, this beautiful and creative new book contains reflections on the traditional mysteries of the rosary (Joy, Light, Sorrow & Glory) and the NEW Romero Mysteries (Charity, Compassion and Mercy, & Justice and Peace) – all illumined for reflection and prayer by the words of St Oscar Romero. The book is available from Pauline Bookshops and online at www.paulineuk.org. The Archbishops warmly invites everyone to the book launch on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 6.00 for 6.30pm at Amigo Hall, adjacent St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, South London. SE1 7HY.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 10^th Feb. / 3^rd March / 17^th March / 31^st March

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!

Disability Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome in 2025.

Kairos Forum and Bishop Paul Hendricks are leading a Disability Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome in 2025. It is taking place on 26 April 2025 to 1 May. Mass will be celebrated every day, along with activities such as visiting the Holy Door and a meeting with the Holy Father in St Peter’s Square. Email Cristina Gangemi at: kairosforumevents@gmail.com or visit here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/mrxj7s99

Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark

The faithful, pilgrims of hope, will be able to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence granted by the Holy Father if they undertake a pious pilgrimage to any sacred Jubilee site. There will be sixteen Designated Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark. Such are to be seen as ‘sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope’. Of these 16, the closest to Carshalton are:

The Cathedral of St George in Southwark; Sacred Heart in Wimbledon; St Ann in Kingston Hill; St Mary’s (Our Lady of Reparation) in West Croydon; St Boniface in Tooting and St Elizabeth in Richmond.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi 2-7 June 25 With Fr Philip Pak

Please check the board in the porch.

Holy Cross Film Club showing: Casablanca

Parish Centre, 7.45 pm, Friday 14 February

(Doors open/refreshments from 7.30pm. The classic romantic thriller, set in WWII, in which Rick Blaine, a cynical night club owner, makes an excruciating decision.

With Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. Running time: 102 mins, plus interval Admission Free, No booking required. More: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com 

Celebrate your Marriage:

National Marriage Week is an opportunity to celebrate your marriage, a national event which runs from February 7-14. For a rich resource of information, prayers and events visit the Bishops’ Conference website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Feb.: For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life. 

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson … Remember to pray for those who are sick the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza …

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming 

Streaming is available all the time.

======================================================THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

Sat.01ST Feb. The Blessed Virgin Mary	18:30	Anne Marie Kone- RIP
Sun. 02nd Feb. The Presentation of The Lord & Candlemas Feast	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30
	11:00	Piers Gardinier – RIP
	18:30	Fr Wenna Henry Tiku- RIP
Mon. 03rd Feb . St Laurence Of Canterbury	08:00
	10:00
Tue. 04th Feb. St Henry Morse, Martyr	08:00
	10:00
Wed. 05th Feb. St Agatha, Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Thomas Traynor – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 06th Feb. Ss Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs	08:00
	10:00	Grenville & Diane Dias – RIP
Fri. 07th Feb.	08:00
	12:00	Fr Wenna Henry Tiku  – RIP
SAT. 08th Feb St.Josephine Bakhita Day For Victims Of Trafficking	08:00
	09:00	No Adoration
	10:00	No Mass or Confession
	18:30	Aline & Stella Fernandes Oliveira Family
SUN. 09th Feb.	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Maria Nguyen Thi Bay – RIP
	11:00	George Buckley – RIP
	18:30	John Mc Crossan – 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-8pm & Sat. 9am.

Second Collection this weekend for White Flower Appeal

The Society for the Protection of Unborn children exists to radically transform culture so that abortion is not only abolished but becomes truly unthinkable. To accomplish this mission, the Society is positioning initiatives in politics, education, legislation, and culture.

Due to the funeral there will be No Adoration and 10 am Mass on Saturday 8th February

Please be aware there will be no heating after 8am Mass on Friday until after the funeral. No parking available on Church premises on Friday & Saturday

Our Parish Priest – Father Wenna Henry Tiku – RIP Funeral

It will take place on Sat. 8^th Feb. at 12 noon here at Holy Cross.

The reception of the coffin will be on Friday 7^th  Feb., Mass at 6pm followed by a Vigil until 11pm.

The Funeral in Uganda will be on Sat.15^th February. If you wish to go there please let the office know for arrangments. Thank you.

Volunteers needed

We need volunteers to direct people to St Philomena’s after Mass on Sat 8^th Feb. also to help set up the hall, serve food and clean afterwards.

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Safeguarding : Parents, please accompany your children under 9 years old to the toilets. The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

  Mondays 10^th February /24^th February at 7.30pm,  Parish hall.  Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2024 – 2025 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Next session Thursday 06^th February 7:45pm.

For more information, or if you are considering starting the process with the new group in September, contact Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

Thank you for all your support. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact Esme via the Parish Office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk Thank you for all your support.

Lightfever – ‘How To’ Day

Are you wondering how your Church can reach out to others? 

Lightfever is an event of prayer with an offer to everyone to ‘come and see’. It is an invitation to enter into a Catholic Church, to light a candle for a loved one, to speak with Jesus, or chat with a team of friendly volunteers, or simply to just be in the peace of the Church.

Discover how to set up and run Lightfever in your Parish. Receive training (provided by Maria Heath, Director of Mission Northampton), resources and practical tips to help you bring this event to your Parish.

Participate in inviting others into the Church to discover Jesus.

Join us on Saturday 15^th February 10:00am – 3:30pm at the Catholic Church of The Most Precious Blood, O’Meara Street, London, SE1.

See posters in the porch or parish centre.  Scan the QR code to sign up.

Parish contact – Kathy Ball: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Families

are encouraged to sit at the front, so that children get a good view of the altar.  At all Sunday Masses space will be reserved for them – this will vary from one row to several, according to the number of families expected at each Mass.  The Candidates will take part in the offertory procession.  Please welcome them into our parish community.

Intercessory Prayer sessions

On the first Tuesday of every month, just after the 10am mass, the church will be holding an Intercessory Prayer in light of Holy Scripture requesting  all our needs.  Prayer is the most effective  way to have a relationship with God who is the Highest Authority. The event will also be live-streamed online, for those who cannot attend in person. We encourage everyone to attend and look forward to seeing many of you there.

Archbishop John Wilson new book entitled :The Romero Rosary.

With introductory chapters about St Oscar Romero and the rosary, this beautiful and creative new book contains reflections on the traditional mysteries of the rosary (Joy, Light, Sorrow & Glory) and the NEW Romero Mysteries (Charity, Compassion and Mercy, & Justice and Peace) – all illumined for reflection and prayer by the words of St Oscar Romero. The book is available from Pauline Bookshops and online at www.paulineuk.org. The Archbishops warmly invites everyone to the book launch on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 6.00 for 6.30pm at Amigo Hall, adjacent St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, South London. SE1 7HY.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-10.15am

Mon: 10^th Feb.

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!

Disability Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome in 2025.

Kairos Forum and Bishop Paul Hendricks are leading a Disability Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome in 2025. It is taking place on 26 April 2025 to 1 May. Mass will be celebrated every day, along with activities such as visiting the Holy Door and a meeting with the Holy Father in St Peter’s Square. Email Cristina Gangemi at: kairosforumevents@gmail.com or visit here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/mrxj7s99

Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark

The faithful, pilgrims of hope, will be able to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence granted by the Holy Father if they undertake a pious pilgrimage to any sacred Jubilee site. There will be sixteen Designated Jubilee Churches and Shrines in Southwark. Such are to be seen as ‘sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope’. Of these 16, the closest to Carshalton are:

The Cathedral of St George in Southwark; Sacred Heart in Wimbledon; St Ann in Kingston Hill; St Mary’s (Our Lady of Reparation) in West Croydon; St Boniface in Tooting and St Elizabeth in Richmond.

Holy Cross Film Club showing: Casablanca

Parish Centre, 7.45 pm, Friday 14 February

(Doors open/refreshments from 7.30pm. The classic romantic thriller, set in WWII, in which Rick Blaine, a cynical night club owner, makes an excruciating decision.

With Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. Running time: 102 mins, plus interval Admission Free, No booking required. Further information: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com 

Piano Lessons

New year, new skill! Are you/ or your child looking to learn to play the piano? I can provide piano lessons on either Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, up until around 6pm. I am a qualified teacher with 35 years experience as a teacher and school leader. I am also a Catholic schools inspector and hold a current DBS. Also, I play the piano/organ for the 11.00 choir every Sunday. Interested? Call/message me on 07375 464186 or davedep2@hotmail.com Dave Hennessey

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Feb.: For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life. 

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson … Remember to pray for those who are sick the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Sidney Brown, Michelle Arthur, Norah Sheridan, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Maria Leggett, Doris D’Siouza …