SECOND SUNDAY Of ADVENT- Yr.C

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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 ADVENT- Yr.C

Sat. 07th Dec. St Ambrose	18:30	Pamela Morris Intention
Sun. 08th Dec. 2nd Sunday Of Advent	08:00	Douglas Banks- RIP
	09:30	Denise O’driscoll Anniversary
	11:00	Fr Luke Ordination Anniversary
	18:30	Christina Parish
Mon. 09th Dec. The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary	08:00	Sr Caroline Campbell Wellbeing
	10:00	Ronda, Benjamin, Vanessa &  Lee
	19:30	Philip, Michael & Caroline Intentions
Tue. 10th Dec. Our Lady Of Loreto	08:00	Bernard McDonagh
	10:00	Chris Mc Carthy- RIP
Wed. 11th Dec. St Damasus I, Pope	08:00	Leslie, Ethel, Violet & Edward Bradley – RIP
	10:00	For Valentine Taggart Family & Friends
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 12th Dec. Our Lady Of Guadalupe	08:00	Timoteo & Sophie Vas – RIP
	10:00	Nicolas T. Intention
Fri. 13th Dec. St Lucy, Martyr	08:00
	12:00	Azzoopardi & Lombardo Families
SAT. 14th Dec. St John Of The Cross	08:00	Charlish, Douse, Marshall & Ingham Families
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Jansen & Austin Families
	18:30
SUN. 15th Dec. Gaudete Sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Deceased Members Of Kathy & David Ball Family
	11:00	Joseph Fernandes – RIP
	18:30	Elizabeth & Fred Weir – 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.

Monday:Solemnity: The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin

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.

Fr Luke’s 96^th Birthday – 18^th December 6.30pm

Please join with Archbishop John Wilson and the Sutton Clergy to celebrate with Fr Luke this special occasion. Refreshment in the hall after Mass.

ADVENT SERVICES

Advent Service – “Let every heart prepare him room.”

Thursday 12^th December, 7:30pm in the hall.

Come together for this service of praise, readings and prayers as we prepare to welcome our Lord Jesus this Christmas. The service will be followed by festive refreshments.

The annual Advent Carol Service : Sunday 15 December 2024

Will take place in the Church at 4.00pm. All are welcome to come and join in the singing, and in the Parish Centre afterwards for Mulled Wine and Mince Pies.’

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY Meal – An invitation – All Welcome.

 A meal embedded in Scripture in preparation for Christmas.  Monday 16^th Dec. at 7.30pm, Parish hall. ‘In radical contrast to the disobedience of the first Eve, who prompted Adam to bring sin into the world, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the New Eve, co-operated with God to bring about the remedy for sin and win for everyone the possibility of redemption.’ (Didache commentary). Please bring food of your choice to share . Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

sessions resume on Thursday 9th January when we will look at the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.

In the meantime, please do join us for the Advent Service on the 12^th December (see separate notice). All welcome.Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Rite of Welcome Sunday 15^th December – 9:30 Mass

We will celebrate the Rite of Welcome for our Journey in Faith group during the 9.30 am Mass.This short rite is their first formal and public step on their way to becoming Catholics. Please pray for Kimberly, Chika, Lorraine and Jason.

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

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 in 2025 – registration is almost complete. 

There are a few places available for children in Year 4 upwards. Parents please visit the FIRST HOLY COMMUNION page on the parish website, as soon as possible. You’ll find it under SACRAMENTS

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service – Save the date

Holy Cross Church will be hosting the Unity Service on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 7.30 p.m. Please make a note of the date and further details will follow after Christmas.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group

Mon 9^th December : Christmas party.  9am-10.15am

There will be snacks, festive activities and a gift for each child -£3 tickets subject to availability. 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!

CRIB Collections 2024

We encourage you this year again to make Crib offerings for the Catholic Children’s Society, local homeless organisations, or charities, or the Friends of the Holy Land which supports our brothers and sisters who are suffering the land of Our Lord. Further details about the appeal of the Friends of the Holy Land can be found at www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk

Missio December collection

The collection is being held a little earlier this month for the monies to be banked by Christmas.

Can Missio Red Box holders please find their envelopes at the back of the Church, empty their box and return the envelope by Sunday 15th December. You will receive the Missio Calendar for 2025 as a thank you gift. Blessings to you, Alex.

PACT – High Down Visits Centre Holy Cross Christmas Toy Appeal

Our annual Christmas Toy Appeal aims to make Christmas magic for the children whose Mothers are in prison by giving a Christmas gift to their child. Please bring your toys to the Parish before the 15^th of December; Please also label them with age appropriateness. With your help, we can make the festive period a little brighter for families.Thank you.

Welcomers and Stewards needed!

Are you someone who enjoys meeting and greeting people? Could you be a friendly, welcoming face for newcomers to the parish? Then do consider joining the team of Welcomers and Stewards.  Volunteers particularly needed for the Christmas Masses. Contact Natacha: carshaltonple@rcaos.org.uk

Scripture to parenting workshops

From today, every parishioner, as well as teachers and parents in our schools, has free and unlimited access to the workshops created by the world-renowned Catechetical Institute. From Scripture to parenting workshops, to catechetical training and mentoring, there is something for everyone. For information on how to register your free account visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/franciscan

Praying the Mass with Archbishop John:

Advent is a time people return to Mass, sometimes after many years – for others Mass is the cornerstone of their spiritual lives. To help people, wherever they are on their spiritual journey, connect more prayerfully with the Lord Jesus, Archbishop John has recorded a message (tinyurl.com/prayingthemass) which guides us on how to pray through the Mass. Archbishop John said: ‘the Eucharist is at the very heart of the Mass, but also the Church. It is an invitation from the Lord Jesus to participate in His sacrifice’.

2025: Year of Jubilee

Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years.

The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”. The 2025 Jubilee will begin in Advent 2024 and will run until the Feast of the Epiphany in 2026. In the parish, we shall emphasise and encourage more prayer groups and pilgrimages within and outside the country.

Holy Cross Film Club showing: It’s a Wonderful Life

Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 13 December (Mulled wine & mince pies, from 7.30pm)

When a man becomes suicidal, an angel from heaven is sent to him to change his heart. With James Stewart and Donna Reed.

Admission Free, No booking required. Running time: 130 mins, plus interval

For further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Dec.: For Pilgrims Of HOPE.

Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.                                                                                               

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 ADVENT- Yr C

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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 ADVENT- Yr C

Sat. 30th Nov. St Andrew, Apostle, Feast	18:30	Anne Marie Kone – RIP
Sun. 01st Dec. 1st Sunday Of Advent	08:00	Ricky Bermudez – RIP
	09:30	People Of The Parish
	11:00	Cath Byrne – RIP
	18:30
Mon. 02nd Dec.	08:00	Sr Caroline Campbell Wellbeing
	10:00
Tue. 03rd Dec. ST FRANCIS XAVIER,PRIEST(M) Day Of Prayer For  Migrants	08:00
	10:00
Wed. 04th Dec.	08:00
	10:00
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 05th Dec.	08:00	Deceased Members Of Driver & Croke Family
	10:00
Fri. 06th Dec.	08:00
	12:00
SAT. 07th Dec. St AMBROSE, BISHOP, DOCTOR, MEMORIAL	08:00
	09:00
	10:00
	18:30	Pamela Morris Intention
SUN. 08th Dec. 2nd Sunday Of Advent	08:00	Douglas Banks- 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.

Second Collection this weekend for the Catholic Youth Services

There will be a second collection for the Catholic  Youth Services. This collection supports youth work in the diocese and beyond, especially the Southwark Catholic Youth Service.

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.

Fr Luke’s 70th Anniversary  Of Ordination – 8^th December 11 am

Reminder : Please enter your names on the list in the Porch.

Please be notified that there will be no parking available at the back of the Church for the 9:30am Mass.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY Meal – An invitation – All Welcome.

 A meal embedded in Scripture in preparation for Christmas.  Monday 16^th Dec. at 7.30pm, Parish hall. ‘In radical contrast to the disobedience of the first Eve, who prompted Adam to bring sin into the world, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the New Eve, co-operated with God to bring about the remedy for sin and win for everyone the possibility of redemption.’ (Didache commentary). Please bring food of your choice to share . Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

Sessions continue on 05^th December when we will have an introduction to the Sacraments and living the Sacramental life. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass.

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.

Advent Service – “Let every heart prepare him room.”

Thursday 12^th December, 7:30pm in the hall.

Come together for this service of praise, readings and prayers as we prepare to welcome our Lord Jesus this Christmas. The service will be followed by festive refreshments.

Holy Cross Christmas ‘Open House’ Sat. 7^th December, 1:00 – 3:30pm ‘Cancelled’

Due to the absence of volunteers, this exercise will no longer be held. Thanks for your understanding.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service – Save the date

Holy Cross Church will be hosting the Unity Service on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 7.30 p.m. Please make a note of the date and further details will follow after Christmas.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group

Mon 9^th December : Christmas party.  9am-10.15am

There will be snacks, festive activities and a gift for each child -£3 tickets subject to availability. 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!

Missio December collection

The collection is being held a little earlier this month for the monies to be banked by Christmas.

Can Missio Red Box holders please find their envelopes at the back of the Church, empty their box and return the envelope by Sunday 15th December. You will receive the Missio Calendar for 2025 as a thank you gift. Blessings to you, Alex.

PACT – High Down Visits Centre Holy Cross Christmas Toy Appeal

Our annual Christmas Toy Appeal aims to make Christmas magic for the children whose Mothers are in prison by giving a Christmas gift to their child. Please bring your toys to the Parish before the 15^th of December; Please also label them with age appropriateness. With your help, we can make the festive period a little brighter for families.Thank you.

Welcomers and Stewards needed!

Are you someone who enjoys meeting and greeting people? Could you be a friendly, welcoming face for newcomers to the parish? Then do consider joining the team of Welcomers and Stewards.  Volunteers particularly needed for the Christmas Masses. Contact Natacha: carshaltonple@rcaos.org.uk

Praying the Mass with Archbishop John:

Advent is a time people return to Mass, sometimes after many years – for others Mass is the cornerstone of their spiritual lives. To help people, wherever they are on their spiritual journey, connect more prayerfully with the Lord Jesus, Archbishop John has recorded a message (tinyurl.com/prayingthemass) which guides us on how to pray through the Mass. Archbishop John said: ‘the Eucharist is at the very heart of the Mass, but also the Church. It is an invitation from the Lord Jesus to participate in His sacrifice’.

Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project

Everyone is warmly invited to join this Archdiocese-wide prayer initiative, praying a decade of the Rosary each day for priests and parishes in their deanery.

For details see the poster on the noticeboard, pick up an invitation leaflet at the back of church or email southwarkrenewal@gmail.com.

Assisted Suicide

Some of Archbishop John’s statements and his pastoral message on Assisted Suicide may be found here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-wilson-assisted-suicide-letter/

2025: Year of Jubilee

Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years.

The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”. The 2025 Jubilee will begin in Advent 2024 and will run until the Feast of the Epiphany in 2026. In the parish, we shall emphasise and encourage more prayer groups and pilgrimages within and outside the country.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Dec.: For Pilgrims Of HOPE.

Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.                                                                                               

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE

Sat. 23rd Nov. St Clement I, Pope & MArtyr.	18:30	Thanksgiving For F.C.B.J & Family
Sun. 24th Nov. Christ The king	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Thanksgiving For Health & Wellbeing – Swella Dias
	11:00	Rebecca Birthday Intention
	18:30	Jennifer Hau Health Intention
Mon. 25Th Nov. St Catherine Of Alexandria, Martyr.	08:00	Deceased Members Of Omotoso & Fasun Loro Family
	10:00	Deceased Members Of Bradley Family & Friends
Tue. 26th Nov.	08:00	Margaret Fernandes – RIP
	10:00	Deceased Members Of AnthonyFamily & Friends  Edward Dixon – RIP
Wed. 27th Nov.	08:00	John Ian Brogan
	10:00	Swelha Dias Father- RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 28th Nov. St  Catherine LabourÉ	08:00	Carmeline Mendes- RIP Deceased Members Of Driver & Croke Fami
	10:00	Thanksgiving & Pers. Int. D’Almeida
Fri. 29th Nov. Ss Cuthbert Mayne & Companions, Martyrs	08:00	Deceased Members Of Desouza And Fernandes  Family
	12:00	Deceased Members Omotoso & Noeleen Family
SAT. 30th Nov. St Andrew, Apostle, Feast	08:00	Ross Desouza – RIP
	09:00	Adoration And Benediction
	10:00	Paul Khien Tran – RIP
	18:30	Anne Marie Kone – RIP
SUN. 01st Dec. 1st Sunday Of Advent	08:00	Ricky Bermudez – RIP
	09:30	People Of The Parish
	11:00	Cath Byrne – RIP
	18:30	Jennifer Hau – Health 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.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE: Solemnity.

A plenary indulgence is granted for those present, subject to the usual conditions

Second Collection this weekend for the Catholic Youth Services

There will be a second collection for the Catholic  Youth Services. This collection supports youth work in the diocese and beyond, especially the Southwark Catholic Youth Service.

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.

Fr Luke’s 70th Anniversary  Of Ordination – 8^th December 11 am

Reminder : Please enter your names on the list in the Porch.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

With Bishop Barron. Join us for Bible study, Monday 25^th Nov. 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 for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

Sessions continue on 28^th November with a session on the Church and the Church’s Year. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

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.

Reminder : CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Session started on 12^th November at 7pm.

Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

Holy Cross Christmas ‘Open House’ Sat. 7^th December, 1:00 – 3:30pm

Helpers needed!

Following the parish expo in September, we now want to reach out and invite people from our local community to visit our church for free festive refreshments and the opportunity, if they wish, to spend time in prayer or quiet reflection in the church. We need people to help serve refreshments, be present in the church and hand out invitation cards in the streets. We need at least 12 people, but the more the merrier. Please contact Margaret Ann on 07986 743107 to get involved in this outreach activity.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service – Save the date

Holy Cross Church will be hosting the Unity Service on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 7.30 p.m. Please make a note of the date and further details will follow after Christmas.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9.00 am-10.15am

Monday 25^th Nov.  Entry: £1.50 per family.

Monday 9th December : Christmas party.

There will be snacks, festive activities and a gift for each child (£3 tickets available 25th November and on the day subject to availability ).

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!

Flame 2025 – 15^th March 2025

CYMFed is working for a world in which there is a vibrant Youth Ministry in every Catholic Community.The Southwark Diocesan Youth Service is thrilled to invite all young people to join them once again for an inspirational day of worship, top-rated speakers, fantastic music and the chance to join together in prayer.

We are organising a coach from St Elphege’s to Wembley for Flame, and have reserved the tickets via the Southwark Youth Team at the early bird cost of £29:00 per ticket. Registration and consent will be coordinated through St Elphege’s. https://www.rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/news/flame-2025

PACT – High Down Visits Centre Holy Cross Christmas Toy Appeal

Our annual Christmas Toy Appeal aims to make Christmas magic for the children whose Mothers are in prison by giving a Christmas gift to their child. Please bring your toys to the Parish before the 15^th of December; Please also label them with age appropriateness. With your help, we can make the festive period a little brighter for families.Thank you.

Welcomers and Stewards needed!

Are you someone who enjoys meeting and greeting people? Could you be a friendly, welcoming face for newcomers to the parish? Then do consider joining the team of Welcomers and Stewards.  Volunteers particularly needed for the Christmas Masses. Contact Natacha: carshaltonple@rcaos.org.uk

Praying the Mass with Archbishop John:

Advent is a time people return to Mass, sometimes after many years – for others Mass is the cornerstone of their spiritual lives. To help people, wherever they are on their spiritual journey, connect more prayerfully with the Lord Jesus, Archbishop John has recorded a message (tinyurl.com/prayingthemass) which guides us on how to pray through the Mass. Archbishop John said: ‘the Eucharist is at the very heart of the Mass, but also the Church. It is an invitation from the Lord Jesus to participate in His sacrifice’.

Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project

Everyone is warmly invited to join this Archdiocese-wide prayer initiative, praying a decade of the Rosary each day for priests and parishes in their deanery.

For details see the poster on the noticeboard, pick up an invitation leaflet at the back of church or email southwarkrenewal@gmail.com.

Assisted Suicide

With only two weeks remaining until the parliamentary debate and vote, the Bishops urge Catholics and all who share our belief in the sanctity and value of every human life to contact their local MP, expressing their opposition and requesting that they either oppose or abstain from supporting the Bill.

Some of Archbishop John’s statements and his pastoral message on Assisted Suicide may be found here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-wilson-assisted-suicide-letter/

2025: Year of Jubilee

Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years.

The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”. The 2025 Jubilee will begin in Advent 2024 and will run until the Feast of the Epiphany in 2026. In the parish, we shall emphasise and encourage more prayer groups and pilgrimages within and outside the country.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Nov.: For Those Who Have Lost A Child.

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.                                                                                               

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …

THIRTY – THIRD SUNDAY – Y. B

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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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THIRTY – THIRD SUNDAY – Y. B

Sat. 16th Nov. St Edmund Of Abingdon	18:30	Sean Coghlan – RIP
Sun. 17th Nov. World Day Of The Poor	08:00	David Grover – RIP
	09:30	People Of The Parish
	11:00	St Philomena’s Old Girls
	18:30	Kate Ward – RIP
Mon. 18Th Nov. Dedication Of The Basilicas Of SS Peter & Paul, Apostles	08:00
	10:00	Deceased Members Of Adrian Clamp Family & Friends
Tue. 19th Nov.	08:00	Francis Rodrigues – RIP
	10:00	Deceased Members Of Anthony McDermott Family & Friends
Wed. 20th Nov.	08:00
	10:00	Edward Dixon – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 21ST Nov. The Presentation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary	08:00
	10:00	Marie Lyse-  Intention
Fri. 22ND Nov. St Cecilia, Martyr	08:00	Deceased Members Of Daniel O’Driscoll Family & Friends
	12:00	Maria O’Shea & Ricky Bermudez – RIP
SAT. 23RD Nov. St Clement I, Pope & MArtyr.	08:00	Mario & Annie Diniz – RIP
	09:00	Adoration And Benediction
	10:00
	18:30	Thanksgiving For F.C.B.J & Family
SUN. 24th Nov. Christ The king	08:00
	09:30	Thanksgiving For Health & Wellbeing – Swella Dias
	11:00	Rebecca Birthday Intention
	18:30	Jennifer Hau Health 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.

Solemnity of Christ the King – Next Sunday

Holy Souls – November – Month of Remembrance:

This month is dedicated to special prayers for departed souls. We invite everyone who has lost a loved one between November 2023 and October 2024 to write their names in the notepad provided in the church. Mass Intentions Envelopes will be placed in the box near the Altar during the month of November.

Second Collection next weekend for the Catholic Youth Services

There will be a second collection for the Catholic  Youth Services. This collection supports youth work in the diocese and beyond, especially the Southwark Catholic Youth Service.

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.

Fr Luke’s 70th Anniversary  Of Ordination – 8^th December 11 am

‘Fr Luke will be celebrating Mass here with Bishop Richard Moth.To assist with catering arrangements, anyone who would like to attend the reception that will be held immediately afterwards at St Mary’s Schools, please enter your names on the list in the Porch by 22 November.

Red Wednesday – 20th November: A day of prayer and action for persecuted Christians

· Wear something red.

· Pray the Rosary: The Rosary before 10am Mass on 20^th November will be said for the intention of Persecuted Christians.

· Go to Mass on Red Wednesday on behalf of someone who is prevented from doing so due to their being persecuted for their faith.

· Attend Red Wednesday London Event at the Brompton Oratory Cathedral

· Inform yourself: go to : www.acnuk.org/redwednesday

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

With Bishop Barron

Join us for Bible study, Monday 25^th Nov. 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 for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

Sessions continue on 21^st November with the theme of Prayer.

Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

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.

Reminder : CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Session started on 12^th November at 7pm.

Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service – Save the date

Holy Cross Church will be hosting the Unity Service on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 7.30 p.m.

Please make a note of the date and further details will follow after Christmas.

Christmas Cards and Cakes sale: 23^rd / 24^th November.

We are planning to have a Christmas Cards and cake sale in the Parish Hall after all masses.  We need urgently need volunteers and cake donations . Please support by bringing your cake donation.

Welcomers and Stewards needed!

Are you someone who enjoys meeting and greeting people? Could you be a friendly, welcoming face for newcomers to the parish? Then do consider joining the team of Welcomers and Stewards.  Volunteers particularly needed for the Christmas Masses. Contact Natacha: carshaltonple@rcaos.org.uk

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9.00 am-10.15am

Monday 25^th Nov.  Entry: £1.50 per family.

Monday 9th December : Christmas party.

There will be snacks, festive activities and a gift for each child (£3 tickets available 25th November and on the day subject to availability ).

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!

Flame 2025 – 15^th March 2025

We are organising a coach from St Elphege’s to Wembley for Flame, and have reserved the tickets via the Southwark Youth Team at the early bird cost of £29:00 per ticket. Registration and consent will be coordinated through St Elphege’s. https://www.rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/news/flame-2025

Assisted Suicide

With only two weeks remaining until the parliamentary debate and vote, the Bishops urge Catholics and all who share our belief in the sanctity and value of every human life to contact their local MP, expressing their opposition and requesting that they either oppose or abstain from supporting the Bill.

Some of Archbishop John’s statements and his pastoral message on Assisted Suicide may be found here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-wilson-assisted-suicide-letter/

Please act on assisted suicide, Archbishop Wilson urges support for the most vulnerable in light of the push for Assisted Suicide Archbishop Wilson: “Every human life is to be cherished.”

2025: Year of Jubilee

Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years.

The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”. The 2025 Jubilee will begin in Advent 2024 and will run until the Feast of the Epiphany in 2026. In the parish, we shall emphasise and encourage more prayer groups and pilgrimages within and outside the country.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Nov.: For Those Who Have Lost A Child.

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.  

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …

THIRTY – SECOND SUNDAY – Y.B

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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.

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

THIRTY – SECOND SUNDAY – Y. B

Sat. 09th Nov. The Dedication Of The Lateran Basilica, Feast.	18:30	Paul Bernadac & Henri Bernadac – RIP
Sun. 10th Nov. Remembrance Sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Deceased Tran & Do Families
	11:00	For Those who gave their lives in war
	18:30	Brian & Bridget Scanlon – RIP
Mon. 11th Nov. St Martin Of Tours.	08:00	David Evered – RIP
	10:00	Marie Pugh
Tue. 12th Nov. St Josaphat, Martyr.	08:00	For Family tree, Past, Present, To come, Maeve & Michael D
	10:00	Fr Philip BD Farell & Perdinan Intentions
Wed. 13th Nov. St Frances Xavier Cabrini	08:00
	10:00	Sarah Dobbyn – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 14th Nov.	08:00
	10:00	Soul Of Domingo Tan & Deceased members of The Tan Family & Friends
Fri. 15th  Nov. St Albert The Great	08:00
	12:00	Soul Of Ruben Marin & Deceased Members Of The Marin Family & Friends
SAT. 16th Nov. St Edmund Of Abingdon	08:00
	09:00	Adoration And Benediction
	10:00	Deceased Catenian Brothers
	18:30	Sean Coghlan – RIP
SUN. 17th Nov. World Day Of The Poor.	08:00	David Grover – RIP
	09:30	People Of The Parish
	11:00	St Philomena’s Old Girls
	18:30	Kate Ward – 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.

Holy Souls – November – Month of Remembrance:

This month is dedicated to special prayers for departed souls. We invite everyone who has lost a loved one between November 2023 and October 2024 to write their names in the notepad provided in the church. Mass Intentions Envelopes will be placed in the box near the Altar during the month of November.

Second Collection this weekend for the Archbishop’s Appeal

It  funds key areas of ministry: Youth and Evangelisation, Our Faith in Action (Caritas) and Clergy Care and Formation. Your support will enable the Archdiocese of Southwark to support innovative projects taking place within Catholic parishes and Schools throughout South London and Kent. Please be generous to the Archbishop’s Appeal 2024. Every gift is welcome.

Find out more, or donate online: www.rcaos.org.uk/archbishops-appeal

Happy Birthday Fr Philip

We wish Fr Philip a very Happy Birthday on Tues 12^th 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!

Fr Luke’s 70th Anniversary  Of Ordination – 8^th December 11 am

‘Fr Luke will be celebrating Mass here with Bishop Richard Moth.To assist with catering arrangements, anyone who would like to attend the reception that will be held immediately afterwards at St Mary’s Schools, please enter your names on the list in the Porch by 22 November.’

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

With Bishop Barron

Join us for Bible study, Monday 25^th Nov. 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 for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

Sessions resume on 14th November with the theme of the Holy Spirit.

Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

We will resume on Sun 10^th November 2024. 

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.

Reminder : CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Session starts on 12^th November at 7pm.

Presentation for parents at 7.00pm in the church, Rosary with children at 7pm in the hall.

Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project

Intercessory prayer for the parishes, priests and people of the diocese and for renewal is vital. We have different contemplative orders who are holding our diocese and work in prayer.

On 7 June 2025, there will be a major celebration at The Friars, Aylesford for theJubilee year – coinciding with the sixtieth anniversary of Southwark becoming an archdiocese. Leading up to that, we are introducing our Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project. We are encouraging people from around the archdiocese to pray a decade of the Rosary for specified priests and parishes from their own deanery each day until Pentecost Saturday. If you would like to join, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/southwarkrosary

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9.00 am-10.15am

Mondays  11^th  Nov / 25^th Nov

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits.

Entry: £1.50 per family. We look forward to welcoming you!

Christmas Cards and Cakes sale: 23^rd / 24^th November.

We are planning to have a Christmas Cards and cake sale in the Parish Hall after all masses. Please support it, we welcome cake donations.

Welcomers and Stewards needed!

Are you someone who enjoys meeting and greeting people? Could you be a friendly, welcoming face for newcomers to the parish? Then do consider joining the team of Welcomers and Stewards.

Contact Natacha: carshaltonple@rcaos.org.uk

Flame 2025 – 15^th March 2025

We are organising a coach from St Elphege’s to Wembley for Flame, and have reserved the tickets via the Southwark Youth Team at the early bird cost of £29:00 per ticket. Registration and consent will be coordinated through St Elphege’s. https://www.rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/news/flame-2025

Southwark Catholic Youth Network

We’ve introduced several Youth / Young Adults Days and retreats this year in different areas of the Archdiocese, including the Cathedral, New Malden, and

Chatham. The days are an opportunity for the children to receive catechesis about the key aspects of the faith from a guest speaker.

For more and to book: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/events/

CAFOD-DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

The conflict in the Middle East is getting worse and the families affected need our help. Please donate today to the CAFOD-DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal and support our local Caritas partners in Gaza and Lebanon as they continue to provide essential food, water and shelter: cafod.org.uk/give

2025: Year of Jubilee

Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years.

The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”. The 2025 Jubilee will begin in Advent 2024 and will run until the Feast of the Epiphany in 2026. In the parish, we shall emphasise and encourage more prayer groups and pilgrimages within and outside the country.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Nov.: For Those Who Have Lost A Child.

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.  

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …

THIRTY – FIRST  SUNDAY – Y. B

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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.

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

THIRTY – FIRST  SUNDAY – Y. B

Sat. 02nd Nov. All Souls’ Day	18:30	Patricia Marter – RIP
Sun. 03rd Nov.	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Deceased Of Kalinowski & Zogbessou Families
	11:00	Deceased Members Of Derrick Family
	18:30	Kathleen Brown – Birthday Intention
Mon. 04Th Nov. St Charles Borromeo	08:00	Maria – Tg. sacred heart Of Jesus
	10:00	Louise Brennan – RIP
Tue. 05th Nov.	08:00	Carmeline Mendes & Auroliano Silvestre Pinto-RIP
	10:00	Bridgetten Full Healing
Wed. 06th Nov.	08:00	Bridget McDonagh 60th Birthday
	09.30	Funeral Mass Maria O’Shea – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 07th Nov. Dedication Of The Cathedral Church  Of St George, Feast	08:00
	10:00
Fri. 08th  Nov. St Willibrord	08:00
	12:00	William Barton – RIP
SAT. 09th Nov. The Dedication Of The Lateran Basilica, Feast.	08:00
	09:00	Adoration And Benediction
	10:00
	18:30	Paul Bernadac & Henri Bernadac – RIP
SUN. 10th Nov. Remembrance Sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30
	11:00	For Those who gave their lives in war
	18:30	Brian & Bridget Scanlon – 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.

BLESSING OF GRAVES AT BANDON HILL CEMETERY

This will take place on Sunday 03^rd  November 2024 at 3.00 pm

Holy Souls – November – Month of Remembrance:

The month of November is dedicated to special prayers for departed souls. We invite everyone who has lost a loved one between November 2023 and October 2024 to write their names in the notepad provided in the church.

Mass Intentions Envelopes are available at the back of the Church for parishioners, to put the names of your deceased relatives and friends on. These envelopes will be placed in the box near the Altar during the month of November.

Maria O’Shea – RIP Funeral –Wednesday 6^th November at 9.30 am

She was a long time parishioner of Holy Cross Parish. All invited. Please note that we have no parking spaces available on site. Refreshment after Mass.

 No 10 am Mass on that day

William Luigi Barton – RIP Funeral – Friday 8^th Nov. at 1.30 pm .

He was a long time parishioner of Holy Cross Parish. All invited. Please note that we have no parking spaces available on site.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10^th November

The 2-minutes silence of Remembrance will take place at 11am. So, we will start our Service earlier at 10.55am. The 11^th Wallington Scouts will be parading. We invite our young people who are members of cadets, scouts and guides to wear their uniform at this Mass with pride.

Second Collection next week for the Archbishop’s Appeal

The Archbishop’s Appeal is a Diocesan second collection that funds key areas of ministry: Youth and Evangelisation, Our Faith in Action (Caritas) and Clergy Care and Formation. Your support will enable the Archdiocese of Southwark to support innovative projects taking place within Catholic parishes and Schools throughout South London and Kent that seek to invest Faith, Hope and Love into the communities they serve. Please be generous to the Archbishop’s Appeal 2024. Every gift is welcome.

Find out more, or donate online: www.rcaos.org.uk/archbishops-appeal

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

With Bishop Barron

Join us for Bible study, Monday 04^th Nov. 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 for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

Sessions resume on 7th November with the theme of Jesus’s Public Ministry.

If you were unable to attend last week but would like to join the group, you are most welcome. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

We will resume on Sun 10^th November 2024. 

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.

Reminder : CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Session starts on 12^th November at 7pm.

Presentation for parents at 7.30pm in the church, Rosary with children at 7pm in the hall.

Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project

Intercessory prayer for the parishes, priests and people of the diocese and for renewal is vital. We have different contemplative orders who are holding our diocese and work in prayer.

On 7 June 2025, there will be a major celebration at The Friars, Aylesford for theJubilee year – coinciding with the sixtieth anniversary of Southwark becoming an archdiocese. Leading up to that, we are introducing our Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project. We are encouraging people from around the archdiocese to pray a decade of the Rosary for specified priests and parishes from their own deanery each day until Pentecost Saturday. If you would like to join, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/southwarkrosary

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9.00 am-10.15am

Mondays  11^th  Nov / 25^th Nov

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits.

Entry: £1.50 per family. We look forward to welcoming you!

Christmas Cards and Cakes sale: 23^rd / 24^th November.

We are planning to have a Christmas Cards and cake sale in the Parish Hall after all masses. Please support it, we welcome cake donations.

Flame 2025 – 15^th March 2025

We are organising a coach from St Elphege’s to Wembley for Flame, and have reserved the tickets via the Southwark Youth Team at the early bird cost of £29:00 per ticket. Registration and consent will be coordinated through St Elphege’s. https://www.rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/news/flame-2025

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS).

The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit.  Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. Closing date for applicants this year is 4 November 2024.

Southwark Catholic Youth Network

We’ve introduced several Youth / Young Adults Days and retreats this year in different areas of the Archdiocese, including the Cathedral, New Malden, and

Chatham. The days are an opportunity for the children to receive catechesis about the key aspects of the faith from a guest speaker.

For more and to book: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/events/

CAFOD-DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

The conflict in the Middle East is getting worse and the families affected need our help. Please donate today to the CAFOD-DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal and support our local Caritas partners in Gaza and Lebanon as they continue to provide essential food, water and shelter: cafod.org.uk/give

Holy Cross Film Club showing: The Lady in the Van

The story of Alan Bennett’s strained friendship with Mary Shepherd who lived in a van parked on his driveway for 15 years.

Starring Maggie Smith. Admission Free, No booking required.

Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 8 Nov. (Refreshments -7.30pm)

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Nov.: For Those Who Have Lost A Child.

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.  

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …

THIRTIETH SUNDAY – Y. B

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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.

======================================================THIRTIETH SUNDAY – Y. B

Sat. 26TH Oct. The Blessed Virgin Mary	18:30	Maria O’Shea – RIP Anne Marie Kone – RIP
Sun. 27th Oct.	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Erica O. Personal Intention
	11:00	John Stacey – RIP
	18:30	Jennifer Hau- Health Intention
Mon. 28th Oct. Ss Simon & Jude, Apostles, Feast	08:00
	10:00
Tue. 29th Oct.	08:00
	10:00
Wed. 30th Oct.	08:00
	10:00
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 31st Oct.	08:00
	10:00	Tom Ward – RIP
Fri. 01st Nov. All Saints	08:00
	12:00	Vanessa O’Shea & Family
	19:30	All Souls
SAT. 02nd Nov. All Souls’ Day	08:00	All Souls
	09:00	Adoration And Benediction
	10:00	Thomas & Mary Flannery
	18:30	Patricia Marter – RIP
SUN. 03rd Nov.	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Deceased Of Kalinowski & Zogbessou Families
	11:00	Deceased Members Of Derrick Family
	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.

Friday is All Saints, Solemnity and Holyday Of Obligation.

Saturday is All Souls’ Day. A plenary indulgence  may be gained once in any church either on All Souls’ Day , on the preceding or following Sunday or on the Feast of All Saints.

Those who visit a cemetery between 1^st and 8^th Nov. and pray for the faithful departed may obtain a pleanary indulgence.

Maria O’Shea – RIP Funeral

Maria O’Shea who was a long time parishioner of Holy Cross Parish, funeral is on Wednesday 6^th November at 9.30 am . All invited. Please note that we have no parking spaces available on site. Refreshment after Mass.

BLESSING OF GRAVES AT BANDON HILL CEMETERY

This will take place on Sunday 03^rd  November 2024 at 3.00 pm

Mass Intentions

Please fill in a Mass intention envelope when you are requesting a Mass and only send an email in case of emergency. It will help when recording the Mass bookings.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

With Bishop Barron

Join us for Bible study, Monday 04^th Nov. 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 for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

No session on 31st October as we break for half term. Sessions resume on 7th November with the theme of Jesus’s Public Ministry.

If you were unable to attend last week but would like to join the group, you are most welcome. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

We break off for the half term holidays.  We will resume on Sun 10^th November 2024. 

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.

Reminder : CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Session starts on 12^th November at 7pm.

Presentation for parents at 7.30pm in the church, Rosary with children at 7pm in the hall.

Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project

Intercessory prayer for the parishes, priests and people of the diocese and for renewal is vital. We have different contemplative orders who are holding our diocese and work in prayer.

On 7 June 2025 – there will be a major celebration at The Friars, Aylesford for theJubilee year – coinciding with the sixtieth anniversary of Southwark becoming an archdiocese. Leading up to that, we are introducing our Southwark Archdiocese Rosary Prayer Project. We are encouraging people from around the archdiocese to pray a decade of the Rosary for specified priests and parishes from their own deanery each day until Pentecost Saturday. If you would like to join, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/southwarkrosary

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9.00 am-10.15am

Mondays  11^th  Nov / 25^th Nov

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits.

Entry: £1.50 per family. We look forward to welcoming you!

Christmas Cards and Cakes sale: 23^rd / 24^th November.

We are planning to have a Chrismas Cards and cake sale in the Parish Hall after all masses. Please support it, we welcome cake donations.

MA Research Project Parish Feedback:  THE HOLY TRINITY –

knowledge, understanding and spiritual progression

Tuesday 29th October 7.30pm in Upper Room in parish hall. Please book your place by emailing Cherryl: cherrylhowlett@gmail.com.

Flame 2025 – 15^th March 2025

We are organising a coach from St Elphege’s to Wembley for Flame, and have reserved the tickets via the Southwark Youth Team at the early bird cost of £29:00 per ticket. Registration and consent will be coordinated through St Elphege’s. https://www.rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/news/flame-2025

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS).

The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit.  Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. Closing date for applicants this year is 4 November 2024.

Southwark Catholic Youth Network

We’ve introduced several Youth / Young Adults Days and retreats this year in different areas of the Archdiocese, including the Cathedral, New Malden, and Chatham. The days are an opportunity for the children to receive catechesis about the key aspects of the faith from a guest speaker.

For more and to book: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/events/

CAFOD-DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

The conflict in the Middle East is getting worse and the families affected need our help. Please donate today to the CAFOD-DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal and support our local Caritas partners in Gaza and Lebanon as they continue to provide essential food, water and shelter: cafod.org.uk/give

Oppose Assisted Dying Bill.

There have been increasing reports that the Government will support a Bill in Parliament to legalise assisted dying. In March, Archbishop John reminded us that “the Catholic Church believes and teaches that every life is valuable, regardless of one’s physical or mental state or ability”, which is why “we cannot approve of any form of euthanasia and assisted suicide”. You can find out how more on :https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/

Holy Cross Film Club showing: The Lady in the Van

Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 8 November (Refreshments from 7.30pm)

Fairtrade Parish

Please use Fair Trade tea, Coffee and sugar where possible.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention October: For A Shared Mission

Let us pray that the Church continue to sustain a synodal lifestyle in every way, as a sign of co responsibility, promoting the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.                                                                                                

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, William Barton, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY – Y. B

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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.

======================================================TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY – Y. B

Sat. 19TH Oct. Ss Jihn de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests  Companions, Martyrs	18:30	Jack & Linda D’Mello – RIP
Sun. 20th Oct. World Mission Sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Samson Gonsalves – RIP
	11:00
	18:30
Mon. 21st Oct. St Margaret Clitherow, Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Jacqueline D’Mello Personal Intention
Tue. 22nd Oct. St John Paul II, Pope	08:00
	10:00	For the Clergy of Holy Cross
Wed. 23rd Oct. St John Of Capistrano	08:00
	10:00
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 24th Oct. St Anthony Mary Claret	08:00
	10:00	Bernard & Rose McDonagh – RIP
Fri. 25th Oct. The Forty Martyrs	08:00
	12:00	Marjorie Alexander – Feveck – RIP
SAT. 26th Oct The Blessed Virgin Mary	08:00
	09:00	Adoration And Benediction
	10:00	Gemma De Souza Personal Intention
	18:30	Maria O’Shea – RIP
SUN. 27th Oct.	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Erica O. Personal Intention
	11:00
	18:30	Jennifer Hau- Health 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 Missio.

Missio is the Church’s official organ for the support of foreign missions. Collection taken on World Mission Sunday goes in its entirety to support Churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor. Missio works through local bishops, Churches and missionary congregations to ensure that resources are distributed equitably and justly on the basis of need.

 Rosary Month

The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. Rosary will be said every day before 10am Mass.  Those who recite five decades of the Rosary in church, or a family, or as a group may gain a plenary indulgence daily. You can also recite daily the Prayer to Saint Joseph and the Litany of Loreto.

Maria O’Shea – RIP Funeral

It is with great sadness that we announced the death of Maria O’Shea who was a long time parishioner of Holy Cross Parish, she has done our Lady Chapel Floral arrangements for more than 25 years. All our condolences to her family and friends. Her funeral is on Wednesday 6^th November at 9.30 am . All invited.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

Join us for Bible study, Monday 21^st Oct. at 7.30pm .

We will be showing the film:Paul, Apostle of Christ

This film tells the story of Paul, who persecuted Christians prior to his conversion to Christianity and went on to become a leading figure in the formation of the early church, before his execution by Emperor Nero.

All welcome for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

Journey in Faith continues this Thursday, 24^th Oct., beginning with refreshments at 7:45pm in the hall.

This week’s theme: Jesus Christ our Saviour.

If you were unable to attend last week but would like to join the group, you are most welcome. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

The Children’s Liturgy is running till this Sun 20^th October before we break off for the half term holidays.  We will resume on Sun 10^th November 2024. 

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.

Reminder : CONFIRMATION Registration

Parent’s meeting on 22^nd October, 7pm.

Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

Extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Comminion

A meeting will be held in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 23rd October. There will be Adoration in the Church if you would like to attend before the meeting.

National Lottery Award For Our Church

With these sustained and continuous use the Parish Centre requires much day-to-day maintenance and after being in service for 20 years now, is in need of a considerable amount of refurbishment including decoration, renewal of kitchen and toilet facilities, provision of additional external storage facilities and we also wish to bring the grassed area within the railings in front of the Church back into use.

The good news is that the National Lottery has a Community Fund designed to assist with exactly this sort of need and earlier this year, the Parish was invited to make a bid for assistance. This was successful and we have been given a grant of £20,000.00 towards the cost of the various works. 

We hope that the work will start during the Half Term break and continue after. We are extremely grateful to the National Lottery and all its contributors for their generosity. Please note that the Parish Hall will not be available during that time for any activity. For more information check the parish website.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9.00 am-10.15am

Mondays  21^st Oct.

11^th  Nov / 25^th Nov

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits.

Entry: £1.50 per family. We look forward to welcoming you!

MA Research Project Parish Feedback:  THE HOLY TRINITY –

knowledge, understanding and spiritual progression

Tuesday 29th October 7.30pm in Upper Room in parish hall. Please book your place by emailing Cherryl: cherrylhowlett@gmail.com

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS).

It is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith.  It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit.  Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. Closing date for applicants this year is 4 November 2024.

Southwark Catholic Youth Network

We’ve introduced several Youth / Young Adults Days and retreats this year in different areas of the Archdiocese, including the Cathedral, New Malden, and Chatham. The days are an opportunity for the children to receive catechesis about the key aspects of the faith from a guest speaker.

For more and to book: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/events/

Oppose Assisted Dying Bill.

There have been increasing reports that the Government will support a Bill in Parliament to legalise assisted dying. In March, Archbishop John reminded us that “the Catholic Church believes and teaches that every life is valuable, regardless of one’s physical or mental state or ability”, which is why “we cannot approve of any form of euthanasia and assisted suicide”. You can find out how more on:https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/

Fairtrade Parish

Please use Fair Trade tea, Coffee and sugar where possible.

St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls

Is seeking to appoint: Acting Catholic Social Justice Coordinator

Non-Teaching Position. Required for November 2024 until October 2025 https://www.stphils.org.uk

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention October: For A Shared Mission

Let us pray that the Church continue to sustain a synodal lifestyle in every way, as a sign of co responsibility, promoting the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY – Y. B

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parish Priest Fr. Henry Tiku Wenna

Assistant Priest Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

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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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY – Y. B

Sat. 12TH Oct. St Wilfrid	18:30	Theresa O’Hallopan – RIP
Sun. 13th Oct. Day Of Prayer For Prisoners and Their Families	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30
	11:00	Teresa McDonagh Full Healing
	18:30	Downview Prison – Belmont
Mon. 14th Oct. St Callistus I, Pope & Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Phillip Quinton Personal Intention
Tue. 15th Oct. St Teresa Of Jesus ( Of Ávila)	08:00
	10:00	Jerome Fernandes – RIP
Wed. 16th Oct. Ss Hedwig, Margaret Mary  Alacoque	08:00
	10:00	Deborah Whittaker – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 17th Oct. St Ignatius Of Antioch, Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Exalo Oliveira – RIP
Fri. 18th Oct. St Luke, Evangelist, Feast	08:00
	12:00	Maria O’Shea -RIP
SAT. 19th Oct Ss Jihn de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests  Companions, Martyrs	08:00
	09:00	No Adoration And Benediction
	11:00	An Encounter With Jesus & Mary
	18:30	Jack & Linda D’Mello – RIP
SUN. 20th Oct. World Mission Sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Samson Gonsalves – RIP
	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.

Second Collection Next Weekend for Missio.

Missio is the Church’s official organ for the support of foreign missions. Collection taken on World Mission Sunday goes in its entirety to support Churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor. Missio works through local bishops, Churches and missionary congregations to ensure that resources are distributed equitably and justly on the basis of need.

A Day Of Encounter With Jesus & Mary

Here at Holy Cross: Sat.19^th Oct. From 11am, with Holy Mass at 12noon Led by Fr Vincent.

The Parish is organizing a special day of prayer for all.

Featuring:  Adoration .Confession .Rosary . Divine Mercy  .Holy Mass . Intercessory Prayers . Anointing . Blessing Of Sacramentals

There will also be special prayer for the sick. Plan to attend and extend the invitation to others.

We also need volunteers for the day, so if you can help, please kindly contact the Parish Office.

Please note that No 09am Adoration and 10am Mass on that day. Thank you.

 Rosary Month

The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. Feast of Our Lady Of the Rosary is celebrated on 0ctober 7^th. Rosary will be said every day before 10am Mass.  Those who recite five decades of the Rosary in church, or a family, or as a group may gain a plenary indulgence daily. You can also recite daily the Prayer to Saint Joseph and the Litany of Loreto.

Maria O’Shea – RIP

It is with great sadness that we announced the death of Maria O’Shea who was a long time parishioner of Holy Cross Parish, she has done our Lady Chapel Floral arrangments for more than 25 years. All our condolences to her family and friends.

PRAYERS / BIBLE STUDY ….

BIBLE STUDY

Join us for Bible study, Monday 21^st Oct. at 7.30pm .

We will be showing the film: Paul, Apostle of Christ

This film tells the story of Paul, who persecuted Christians prior to his conversion to Christianity and went on to become a leading figure in the formation of the early church, before his execution by Emperor Nero.

All welcome for one or all of the sessions. See noticeboard for more details. Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

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

Journey in Faith continues this Thursday, 17^th Oct., beginning with refreshments at 7:45pm in the hall.

This week’s theme: The Creed and God the Father

If you were unable to attend last week but would like to join the group, you are most welcome. Please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass 

The Children’s Liturgy takes place on Sundays in term time.

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

CONFIRMATION Registration:  Parent’s meeting on 22^nd October, 7pm.

Forms are available on the table in the porch. Please note that the Confirmation program is only for candidates of Year 10 and above. Please pray for our candidates and catechists. The registration fee is £20.

National Lottery Award For Our Church

With these sustained and continuous use the Parish Centre requires much day-to-day maintenance and after being in service for 20 years now, is in need of a considerable amount of refurbishment including decoration, renewal of kitchen and toilet facilities, provision of additional external storage facilities and we also wish to bring the grassed area within the railings in front of the Church back into use.

The good news is that the National Lottery has a Community Fund designed to assist with exactly this sort of need and earlier this year, the Parish was invited to make a bid for assistance. This was successful and we have been given a grant of £20,000.00 towards the cost of the various works. 

We hope that the work will start during the Half Term break and continue after. We are extremely grateful to the National Lottery and all its contributors for their generosity. Please note that the Parish Hall will not be available during that time for any activity.

For more information check the parish website ‘Home Page’

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9.00 am-10.15am

Mondays  21^st Oct.

11^th  Nov / 25^th Nov

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits.

Entry: £1.50 per family. We look forward to welcoming you!

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS).

It is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith.  It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit.  Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. Closing date for applicants this year is 4 November 2024.

Southwark Catholic Youth Network

We’ve introduced several Youth / Young Adults Days and retreats this year in different areas of the Archdiocese, including the Cathedral, New Malden, and Chatham. The days are an opportunity for the children to receive catechesis about the key aspects of the faith from a guest speaker.

For more and to book: https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/news-events/events/

Fairtrade Parish

Please use Fair Trade tea, Coffee and sugar where possible.

An evening with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati : 31.10.24 -6.30pm

Archbishop John will deliver a talk on Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, St George’s Cathedral.

Afterwards, we will have a social at Amigo Hall – All are welcome!

St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls

Is seeking to appoint: Acting Catholic Social Justice Coordinator

Non-Teaching Position. Required for November 2024 until October 2025

https://www.stphils.org.uk

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention October: For A Shared Mission

Let us pray that the Church continue to sustain a synodal lifestyle in every way, as a sign of co responsibility, promoting the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Maria O’Shea, Irene Quinton, Eileen Pini , Ann Pettingell, Janet Gibson, Janet Pini, Breda Witherow, Denis Hartnett, Peter Shelbourne,  … 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 …