Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Newsletter-2026-01March-final.pdf

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT– YR A

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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 A

Sat 28th Feb. Saint Peter Damian, Bishop	18:30	Perdinan Manunrung – BD Intentions Christina Buckley – Intentions
Sun. 01st March St David	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Leroy Joseph – RIP Dominic Cu Van Tran – RIP
	11:00	Maria & Ludwik Slazyk – RIP Cecil Dias – RIP
	18:30	Kerry & Family Intentions Aideen O’Shea Health Intentions
Mon. 02nd March	08:00
	10:00	Patricia Banks – Healing & Wellbeing
Tue. 03rd March	08:00
	10:00	Maureen Taylor -BD Intentions
Wed. 04th March Saint Casimir	08:00
	10:00	Richard Butler & Family Intentions
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 05th March	08:00
	10:00	Lost Souls
Fri. 06th March Women’s World Day of Prayer	08:00
	12:00	For The Women
SAT. 07th March Saints ‡ Perpetua and ‡ Felicity, Martyrs	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Philomena Kayode – Ali – RIP
	18:30	Seamus Flynn – RIP
SUN. 08th March	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Mariya Theresa Edveepillai – RIP
	11:00	Marguerita Bergantini – RIP
	18:30	Alain To Lean Voon – RIP & Toe Heng Kwee Family Intentions

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

No Gloria / 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 and 6.30pm

Second Collection This Weekend For CAFOD :

Lenten Appeal:  28 February/ 1 March. The family fast day was on Friday 27 February. Please do have a look at their website to see what they do all around the world: cafod.org.uk. thank you.

Fire Marshals Training – 13^th March at 7.30pm in the hall.

All welcome. Altar servers, Stewards, Eucharistic Ministers and all volunteers, are encouraged to attend.

Gift Aid Boxes

The new Gift Aid boxes for the financial year 2026/27 will be available for collection in the church porch from the weekend of 14/15 March.

For all gift aid enquiries email: carshaltongac1@rcaos.org.uk

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on Monday 9^th March at 7.30pm,

Parish hall.  All welcome. Following date March 23^rd

 For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

Our Children’s Liturgy Group sessions resume on Sunday, 1^st March.

To volunteer or help the group, please contact Esme via the Parish Office. carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

Lenten Penitential Service – Friday 27^th March-

Guided examination of conscience; opportunity for private confessions; personal reflection through scripture and music; a great opportunity to prepare for Holy Week.

Zoom Prayer Group

Do you feel that your prayer life needs a boost? Perhaps it is difficult to find the time? The Monday Prayer Group has been led by Holy Cross parishioners for a few years. It is held over Zoom at 8 p.m.  every two weeks and members also come from other Catholic parishes.

There is reflection on the Sunday gospel followed by prayers of intercession.  Meetings run for around one hour. If you are interested, please use the enquiry form on the Parish website or email the Parish office or contact Alex.

“Lent ecumenical discussion groups”

If you would like to join our ecumenical Lenten discussion groups, commencing week of 23 February, please contact Adrian Clifton on adrian.clifton@gmail.com. Please sign the form in the porch. Both in-person and Zoom groups will be available.

World Prayer Day: Friday 6 March: Nigeria 2026

St Elphege’s Church – Wallington 1:30 pm

All are warmly invited to pray with the women of Nigeria as they reflect on Jesus’

Theme: “I will give you rest, come.” Pupils from St Elphege’s and St Philomena’s schools will take part. The Mayor of Sutton and the local MP will be attending. Light refreshments will follow in Ellis Hall. More info: www.wwdp.org.uk

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

Mon: 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee & biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you!

We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

National Novena to St Joseph 2026

The Novena will run from 10^th to 18^th March in preparation for his Feast Day on 19^th March. Prayers are said to ask for God’s Blessing on the Society’s missionary outreach and for the intentions of all those who support their work. For a Novena Booklet email novenamhm@gmail.com

Lenten Friday Lunch After 12 noon Mass

Tea, Soup and short religious presentation each week. ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office.

A Day With Mary: Saturday 14 March 26 – 9.45am to 5.00pm

 At Westminster Cathedral. Further information is available at https://www.adaywithmary.org/  or https://eventcatholic.com/

ROMERO Rosary

Every Friday at 5pm during Lent, we will pray the Romero Rosary at the National Shrine of St Oscar Romero in St George’s Cathedral.

Archbishop John will personally lead the devotion on Fridays 6^th and 27^th March.

On all other Fridays during Lent, the Cathedral clergy will lead the Rosary, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 6pm.

Breaking open each Lenten Sunday Gospel before attending Mass!  6 Weekly online Sessions on Tuesday evenings (7pm – 8:15pm). Started on the 17^th February. Presented by Catholic speaker

 Mauro Iannicelli. https://comeandsee.org/lenten-bible-studies/register

Medjugorje Apostolate Annual Retreat 13^th to 15^th March at the Kairos Centre Roehampton, led by Fr Svetozar Kraljević OFM. For more information and to book please contact Paul Spencer at pilgrimsofmary@hotmail.com

St Elphege Church, Wallington PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026

Thursday 7^th May – Monday 11^th May 2026

Cost: £799.00 / person (sharing). Single room supplement: £39.00 per day.

For expressions of interest, please contact Elaine Paice at wallingtonpilo@rcaos.org.uk or the Parish Office : wallington@rcaos.org.uk

Holy Cross Film Club showing: OF GODS AND MEN

Parish Centre, 7.45 pm, Friday 13 March. Refreshments from 7.30pm.

The true story of a group of monks who lived in the Monastery of Tibhirine, in harmony with the largely Muslim population of Algeria, until seven of them were kidnapped and murdered during the Algerian Civil War.

Fr Philip will attend to share pictures from his visit to the Monastery of Tibhirine.

Language: French with English subtitles. Duration: 2 hours, Admission free, no booking required. Further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com

Bishop Gerard Bradley: how to prayerfully surrender before the cross during Lent. In a Lenten reflection, Bishop Gerard reminds us that the cross is not merely a symbol but “a way of life”. In his reflection, Bishop Gerard guides us through what it means to prayerfully surrender before the cross. You can watch his full message at rcaos.org.uk/cross2026.

Vacancies: The Archdiocese of Southwark is hiring a Videographer & Social Media Officer. If you feel called to proclaim Jesus Christ and help others encounter his love, please visit rcaos.org.uk/vacancies to apply. Application deadline: 12 March 2026.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention March: For Disarmament and Peace.

Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cecil Dias, Cheryl Yiu, Rajan Raman, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Newsletter-2026-22Feb-final.pdf

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT– O.T YR A

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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– O.T YR A

Sat 21st Feb. Saint Peter Damian, Bishop	18:30	Leroy Joseph – RIP
Sun. 22nd Feb. 1st Sunday Of Lent	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	For all The Scouts
	11:00	Sue Theobald – Intentions
	18:30	Rodolfo Iuliano – RIP Yolande Perraud – RIP
Mon. 23rd Feb. St Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Omotoso Family
Tue. 24th Feb.	08:00
	10:00
Wed. 25th Feb. Saint Ethelbert	08:00
	10:00	Leroy Joseph- RIP Edward Dixon – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 26th Feb.	08:00
	10:00	For Lost Souls
Fri. 27th Feb. CAFOD Family Fast Day	08:00
	12:00	Dominic Cu Van Tran – RIP
SAT. 28th Feb.	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	John & Magdalena Desouza – RIP
	18:30	Perdinan Manunrung – BD Intentions Christina Buckley – Intentions
SUN. 01st March St David	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Leroy Joseph – RIP Dominic Cu Van Tran – RIP
	11:00	Maria & Ludwik Slazyk – RIP
	18:30	Kerry & Family

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

No Gloria / 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 and 6.30pm

CAFOD Lenten Appeal:  28 February/ 1 March

The family fast day is on Friday 27 February. Please do have a look at their website to see what they do all around the world: cafod.org.uk. thank you. 

Holy Cross Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday 24^th February. Your comments and suggestions on Parish life and events are welcome. Please contact members of the council or via email at carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Fire Marshals Training – 13^th March at 7.30pm in the hall.

All welcome. Altar servers, Stewards, Eucharistic Ministers and all volunteers, are encouraged to attend.

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on Monday 23^rd February at 7.30pm, Parish hall.  All welcome.

Following dates March 9^th and 23^rd

 For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

We resume on Sunday, 1st March. To volunteer or help the group, please contact Esme via the Parish Office. carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

Lenten Penitential Service – Friday 27^th March-

Guided examination of conscience; opportunity for private confessions; personal reflection through scripture and music; a great opportunity to prepare for Holy Week.

Zoom Prayer Group

Do you feel that your prayer life needs a boost? Perhaps it is difficult to find the time? The Monday Prayer Group has been led by Holy Cross parishioners for a few years. It is held over Zoom at 8 p.m.  every two weeks and members also come from other Catholic parishes.

There is reflection on the Sunday gospel followed by prayers of intercession.  Meetings run for around one hour. If you are interested, please use the enquiry form on the Parish website or email the Parish office or contact Alex.

“Lent ecumenical discussion groups”

If you would like to join our ecumenical Lenten discussion groups, commencing week of 23 February, please contact Adrian Clifton on adrian.clifton@gmail.com. Please sign the form in the porch. Both in-person and Zoom groups will be available.

World Prayer Day: Friday 6 March: Nigeria 2026

St Elphege’s Church – Wallington 1:30 pm

All are warmly invited to pray with the women of Nigeria as they reflect on Jesus’

Theme: “I will give you rest, come.” Pupils from St Elphege’s and St Philomena’s schools will take part. The Mayor of Sutton and the local MP will be attending. Light refreshments will follow in Ellis Hall.

World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement praying for a different country each year. More info: www.wwdp.org.uk

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

Mon: 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you!

We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

National Novena to St Joseph 2026

The Novena will run from 10^th to 18^th March in preparation for his Feast Day on 19^th March. Prayers are said to ask for God’s Blessing on the Society’s missionary outreach and for the intentions of all those who support their work. For a Novena Booklet email novenamhm@gmail.com

Lenten Friday Lunch After 12 noon Mass

Tea, Soup and short religious presentation each week. ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office.

ROMERO Rosary

Every Friday at 5pm during Lent, we will pray the Romero Rosary at the National Shrine of St Oscar Romero in St George’s Cathedral.

Archbishop John will personally lead the devotion on Ash Wednesday at 5pm, and again on Friday 6th March and Friday 27th March.

On all other Fridays during Lent, the Cathedral clergy will lead the Rosary, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 6pm

Breaking open each Lenten Sunday Gospel before attending Sunday Mass!

Presented by Catholic speaker Mauro Iannicelli – 6 Weekly online Sessions on Tuesday evenings (7pm – 8:15pm). Started on the 17^th February. To register :

https://comeandsee.org/lenten-bible-studies/register

Medjugorje Apostolate Annual Retreat 13^th to 15^th March at the Kairos Centre Roehampton, led by Fr Svetozar Kraljević OFM. For more information and to book please contact Paul Spencer at pilgrimsofmary@hotmail.com

St Elphege Church, Wallington PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026

Thursday 7^th May – Monday 11^th May 2026

The pilgrimage offers parishioners an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

Travel & Accommodation Details: accommodation – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

•           Direct flight from Stansted to Lourdes •Transfers to the hotel in Lourdes

•           Transfer from the hotel to Lourdes Airport for the return flight

Cost: £799.00 / person (sharing). Single room supplement: £39.00 per day

Please note: Coach transfer from St Elphege’s Church to Stansted Airport is not included. Further details, will be provided shortly. For expressions of interest, please contact Elaine Paice at wallingtonpilo@rcaos.org.uk or the Parish Office : wallington@rcaos.org.uk

The John Fisher School in Purley: JFS Alumni Choir’

We are working with some of our recent alumni to launch the ‘JFS Alumni Choir’ and are asking if you would be able to put the attached poster on your church notice board or in your parish newsletter as a way of trying to reach some of our Old Boys in the Croydon / Sutton / Purley / Coulson / Caterham area.  Any alumni interested are asked to get in touch via email: Join@jfsmusicalumni.org and to follow on Instagram @jfsmusicalumni for further info and updates.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention February: For children with incurable diseases.

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cheryl Yiu, Rajan Raman, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Newsletter-2026-15-Feb-final.pdf

SIXTH SUNDAY – O.T YEAR A

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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 A

Sat 14th Feb. StsCyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop, patrons of Europe, Feast	18:30	All Couples
Sun. 15th Feb.	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Mrs Madigan – RIP & Family Intentions
	11:00	Maureen Arnold – RIP
	18:30	Thanksgiving for St Joseph
Mon. 16th Feb.	08:00
	10:00	Gammi Sianipar – BD Intentions
Tue. 17th Feb. The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order	08:00
	10:00	Private Intentions
Wed. 18th Feb. Ash Wednesday	08:00
	10:00
	17:00
	19.30	Mass
Thu. 19th Feb.	08:00
	10:00	Eddie Mc Donagh Intentions
Fri. 20th Feb.	08:00
	12:00
SAT. 21st Feb.	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Magdalena & Joao Desouza- RIP
	18:30	Leroy Joseph – RIP
SUN. 22nd Feb.	08:00
	09:30
	11:00
	18:30	Rodolfo Iuliano – RIP

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

Wednesday 18 February: ASH WEDNESDAY

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.

This Weekend Second Collection for the Clergy Support

The Clergy Support Fund enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for clergy in their retirement, old age, and at their time of ill health, after their lifetime of service and devotion to Christ, His Church and His people. Donations ensure a dignified retirement for all of our priests.

Fire Marshals Training – 13^th March at 7.30pm in the hall.

All welcome. Altar servers, Stewards, Eucharistic Ministers and active members, are encouraged to attend.

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on Monday 23^rd February at 7.30pm,

Parish hall.  All welcome.

Following dates March 9^th and 23^rd

 For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

Today is our final session before the half-term break. We resume on Sunday, 1st March. To volunteer or help the group, please contact Esme via the Parish Office. carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

Zoom Prayer Group

Do you feel that your prayer life needs a boost? Perhaps it is difficult to find the time? The Monday Prayer Group has been led by Holy Cross parishioners for a few years. It is held over Zoom at 8 p.m.  every two weeks and members also come from other Catholic parishes.

There is reflection on the Sunday gospel followed by prayers of intercession.  Meetings run for around one hour. If you are interested, please use the enquiry form on the Parish website or email the Parish office or contact Alex.

Holy Cross Youth group –Sunday 22^nd February –   12pm -2pm:

FAITH, FOOD and FUN

 Age group: 11-17

After 11am Mass a light lunch will be provided followed by discussion, games, table tennis, pool, magnetic darts, craft table etc.

Next sessions 15^th March and 19^th April

Coordinator: Cherryl Howlett (Parish Lead – formation). carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Young Adult Mass – Sunday 22nd February 6.30pm – 9.00pm

Join us for Mass followed by Gift basket making for Sutton Food Bank.

If you would like to help with the organisation, reading, choir, please email: yamholycross@gmail.com

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-

Mon: 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you!

We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

“Lent ecumenical discussion groups”

If you would like to join our ecumenical Lenten discussion groups, commencing week of 23 February, please contact Adrian Clifton on adrian.clifton@gmail.com. Please sign the form in the porch. Both in-person and Zoom groups will be available.

National Novena to St Joseph 2026

St Joseph is the Patron of the Mill Hill Missionaries and the Novena will run from 10^th to 18^th March in preparation for his Feast Day on 19^th March. Prayers are said to ask for God’s Blessing on the Society’s missionary outreach and for the intentions of all those who support their work. For a Novena Prayer Booklet email novenamhm@gmail.com

Lenten Friday Lunch After 12 noon Mass

Soup, homemade dessert and short religious presentation each week. ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office.

ROMERO Rosary

Every Friday at 5pm during Lent, we will pray the Romero Rosary at the National Shrine of St Oscar Romero in St George’s Cathedral.

Archbishop John will personally lead the devotion on Ash Wednesday at 5pm, and again on Friday 6th March and Friday 27th March.

On all other Fridays during Lent, the Cathedral clergy will lead the Rosary, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 6pm

Breaking open each Lenten Sunday Gospel before attending Sunday Mass!

Presented by Catholic speaker Mauro Iannicelli – 6 Weekly online Sessions on Tuesday evenings (7pm – 8:15pm). Starting on the 17^th February. To register

https://comeandsee.org/lenten-bible-studies/register

Medjugorje Apostolate Annual Retreat 13^th to 15^th March at the Kairos Centre Roehampton, led by Fr Svetozar Kraljević OFM. For more information and to book please contact Paul Spencer at pilgrimsofmary@hotmail.com

St Elphege Church, Wallington PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026

Thursday 7^th May – Monday 11^th May 2026

The pilgrimage offers parishioners an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

Travel & Accommodation Details: accommodation – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

•           Direct flight from Stansted to Lourdes •Transfers to the hotel in Lourdes

•           Transfer from the hotel to Lourdes Airport for the return flight

Cost: £799.00 / person (sharing). Single room supplement: £39.00 per day

Please note: Coach transfer from St Elphege’s Church to Stansted Airport is not included. Further details, will be provided shortly. For expressions of interest, please contact Elaine Paice at wallingtonpilo@rcaos.org.uk or the Parish Office : wallington@rcaos.org.uk

The John Fisher School in Purley: JFS Alumni Choir’

We are working with some of our recent alumni to launch the ‘JFS Alumni Choir’ and are asking if you would be able to put the attached poster on your church notice board or in your parish newsletter as a way of trying to reach some of our Old Boys in the Croydon / Sutton / Purley / Coulson / Caterham area.  Any alumni interested are asked to get in touch via email: Join@jfsmusicalumni.org and to follow on Instagram @jfsmusicalumni for further info and updates.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention February: For children with incurable diseases.

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cheryl Yiu, Rajan Raman, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Newsletter-2026-08-Feb26final.pdf

FIFTH SUNDAY – O.T YEAR A

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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 A

Sat 07th Feb. The Blessed Virgin Mary	18:30	Brittany Manurung – Birthday Intention
Sun. 08th Feb. Day for Victims of Trafficking	08:00	20th Wedding Anniversary Kent Family Thanksgiving
	09:30	Anna Juster – RIP
	11:00	George Buckley – RIP
	18:30	E. Mc Donald & Family
Mon. 09th Feb.	08:00
	10:00
Tue. 10th Feb. Saint Scholastica	08:00
	10:00	Africa Sanz-Daza & Juan Candil – RIP
Wed. 11th Feb. Our Lady of Lourdes	08:00
	10:00	People Of The Parish
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 12th Feb.	08:00
	10:00	Andy Iuliano – Wellbeing
Fri. 13th Feb.	08:00
	12:00	Liam Reddington – RIP
SAT. 14th Feb. StsCyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop, patrons of Europe, Feast	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Magdalena & Joao Desouza- RIP
	18:30	All The Couple
SUN. 15th Feb.	08:00
	09:30	Mrs Madigan – RIP & Family Intentions
	11:00	Maureen Arnold – RIP
	18:30	Thanksgiving for St Joseph

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

Wednesday 18 February: ASH WEDNESDAY

Next Weekend Second Collection for the Clergy Support

The Clergy Support Fund enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for clergy in their retirement, old age, and at their time of ill health, after their lifetime of service and devotion to Christ, his Church and his people. Donations ensure a dignified retirement for all of our priests.

Holy Cross Parish Pastoral Council

Highlights from the last meeting held in November are displayed on the notice board in the porch. Comments and suggestions are welcome from you on parish organisation and activities. What would you like the Church to do? Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Mrs Anna Juster, RIP

a much loved Headteacher at St Mary’s Infants School, (as it was known then) between 1990 and 2008, died peacefully on 31^st Jan. 26. Please pray for the family.

Korea 2027

Please contact the Parish office to register your interest for the World Youth Day pilgrimage to Korea in August 2027. The Young Adults are planning to raise money and funds for that big event. Thank you.

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on Monday 9^th Feb. at 7.30pm, Parish hall.  All welcome. For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

Today is our final session before the half-term break. We resume on Sunday, 1st March. To volunteer or help the group, please contact Esme via the Parish Office. carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

We Dare to Hope: session 5:  Hope is placed in God

Mon. 9^th Feb. 7:30pm – Upper Room

These faith-sharing sessions on Christian hope are written by the Dominican Sisters in the New Forest and produced by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis.  Everyone welcome. The sessions explore the following themes through Scripture, prayer, art and reflection.

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group – 9am-

Mon: 26 Jan, 9 Feb / 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you!

We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

A Date With Mary: Sat 14 Feb. St Elphege’s Catholic Church, Wallington

St Elphege’s Parish will host A Day With Mary. Please support them.

Lent ecumenical discussion groups

If you would like to join our ecumenical Lenten discussion groups, commencing week of 23 February, please contact Adrian Clifton on adrian.clifton@gmail.com. Please sign the form in the porch. Both in-person and Zoom groups will be available.

Ambassadors for Christ: A Catholic apologetics resource.

The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as “Is Jesus God?” or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.

Friday Tea & Lunch After 12 noon Mass

We will start again with Homemade soup & Dessert on Friday 13^th February. Donations will go to St Raphael Hospice and Sister Gabriel School (Fr Desis in Uganda). Thank you for your continuous support.

ROMERO Rosary

Every Friday at 5pm during Lent, we will pray the Romero Rosary at the National Shrine of St Oscar Romero in St George’s Cathedral.

Archbishop John will personally lead the devotion on Ash Wednesday at 5pm, and again on Friday 6th March and Friday 27th March.

On all other Fridays during Lent, the Cathedral clergy will lead the Rosary, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 6pm

Medjugorje Apostolate Annual Retreat 13^th to 15^th March at the Kairos Centre Roehampton, led by Fr Svetozar Kraljević OFM. For more information and to book please contact Paul Spencer at pilgrimsofmary@hotmail.com

St Elphege Church, Wallington PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026

Thursday 7^th May – Monday 11^th May 2026

The pilgrimage offers parishioners an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

Travel & Accommodation Details: accommodation – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

•           Direct flight from Stansted to Lourdes •Transfers to the hotel in Lourdes

•           Transfer from the hotel to Lourdes Airport for the return flight

Cost: £799.00 / person (sharing). Single room supplement: £39.00 per day

Please note: Coach transfer from St Elphege’s Church to Stansted Airport is not included. Further details, booking information, and payment arrangements will be provided shortly. For expressions of interest, please contact Elaine Paice at wallingtonpilo@rcaos.org.uk or the Parish Office : wallington@rcaos.org.uk

The John Fisher School in Purley: JFS Alumni Choir’

We are working with some of our recent alumni to launch the ‘JFS Alumni Choir’ and are asking if you would be able to put the attached poster on your church notice board or in your parish newsletter as a way of trying to reach some of our Old Boys in the Croydon / Sutton / Purley / Coulson / Caterham area.  Any alumni interested are asked to get in touch via email: Join@jfsmusicalumni.org and to follow on Instagram @jfsmusicalumni for further info and updates.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention February: For children with incurable diseases.

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cheryl Yiu, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Newsletter-2026-01st-Feb26final.pdf

FOURTH SUNDAY – O.T YEAR A

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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

Streaming is available all the time.

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

FOURTH SUNDAY – O.T YEAR A

Sat 31st Jan Saint John Bosco	18:30	People Of The Parish
Sun. 01st Feb. Racial Justice Day	08:00
	09:30	Maria Bay Thi Nguyen
	11:00	Talisha Ricketts & Iceneth Spence – RIP
	18:30	Camille Shern – RIP
Mon. 02nd Feb. THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD, Feast	08:00
	10:00
Tue. 03rd Feb. St Laurence of Canterbury, St Blaise, Martyr, blessing of throats	08:00
	10:00	Bridget McDonagh Wellbeing & Intention
Wed. 04th Feb. Saint Henry Morse, Priest & Martyr	08:00	Agatha Sheriff – BD Intention
	10:00	Isaac & Sanjay T. Intentions
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 05th Feb. Saint ‡ Agatha, Martyr	08:00	Carole T. Intention
	10:00	Thomas Traynor – RIP
Fri. 06th Feb. Sts Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs	08:00
	12:00	Mary Madigan – RIP
SAT. 07th Feb. The Blessed Virgin Mary	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00
	18:30	Brittany Manurung – Birthday Intention
SUN. 08th Feb. Day for Victims of Trafficking	08:00	20th Wedding Anniversary Kent Family Thanksgiving
	09:30
	11:00	George Buckley – RIP
	18:30	E. Mc Donald & Family

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

This Weekend Second Collection – Racial Justice

This collection supports the work of the Catholic Church to promote racial justice in our schools, parishes and in wider society.

Racial Justice Sunday St George’s Cathedral 1^st Feb. 2026, at 10am.

Racial Justice Sunday is a time for the Church to pray, reflect and take action against racism, while celebrating the diversity of our Archdiocese. Everyone is invited to take part, and those who wish may wear national or cultural dress as a sign of unity and pride. If you would like, please gather outside the cathedral at 9.45am to join the procession of national flags. After Mass, all are welcome to gather in Amigo Hall for refreshments — a chance to meet one another, share experiences and continue the conversation about faith and inclusion.

Funeral Mass– Rajan Raman- Thursday 5^th Feb at 12.30pm

Requiem Mass – Cherryl Yiu – Saturday 14^th February at 10am

Please pray for the families

Holy Cross Parish Pastoral Council

Highlights from the last meeting held in November are displayed on the notice board in the porch. Comments and suggestions are welcome from you on parish organisation and activities. What would you like the Church to do? Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on Monday 9^th Feb. at 7.30pm, Parish hall.  All welcome. For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

The Children’s Liturgy Group finishes for the half-term on 8^th February and resumes on 1^st March. Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer, carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)

Started last weekend. If you have a child age 7 to 17 who has not been baptised, or who missed receiving their FHC at the usual age, we invite them to join the programme. This is a beautiful journey to grow in faith. To register, contact Natacha, Catechetical Baptism Lead: 07922884692 Carshaltonbaptism@rcaos.org.uk

We Dare to Hope: session 4 , Mon. 2^nd Feb. 7:30pm- Hall

These faith-sharing sessions on Christian hope are written by the Dominican Sisters in the New Forest and produced by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis.  Everyone welcome. The sessions explore the following themes through Scripture, prayer, art and reflections:

4. Hope is a human desire (2nd Feb);

5. Hope is placed in God (9th Feb)

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

Mon: 26 Jan, 9 Feb / 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you! We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

First Saturday Devotions – Holy Cross- 7^th February

Rosary and keeping Our Lady company. Adoration and Benediction from 8:45am

A Date With Mary: Sat 14 Feb. St Elphege’s Catholic Church, Wallington

St Elphege’s Parish will host A Day With Mary. Please support them.

“Lent ecumenical discussion groups”

If you would like to join our ecumenical Lenten discussion groups, commencing week of 23 February, please contact Adrian Clifton on adrian.clifton@gmail.com. Both in-person and Zoom groups will be available.

Ambassadors for Christ: A Catholic apologetics resource.

The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as “Is Jesus God?” or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.

Friday Tea & Lunch After 12 noon Mass

We will start again with Homemade soup & Dessert on Friday 13^th February. Donations will go to St Raphael Hospice and Sister Gabriel School (Fr Desis in Uganda). Thank you for your continuous support.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimages for Young Adults (aged 18 to 35)

•Lourdes: Young adults are invited to join Archbishop John on pilgrimage to Lourdes, from 7 to 13 June 2026. The cost is £789, which includes flights and full-board accommodation on a shared basis. To book, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/lourdes26

•Korea: Young adults are also invited to register interest for the World Youth Day pilgrimage to Korea in August 2027 at www.tinyurl.com/wyd2027

•For information about youth activities for all ages across the Archdiocese please visit our website at www.tinyurl.com/scys1

Join your local Brownie group! Ages 7-10 (years 3- 6)- Wednesdays 6-7.30pm

4^th Sutton Brownies meet at Our Lady of the Rosary (St Barnabas Rd, Sutton SM1 4NL). Are you ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic adventures? Join Brownies and dive into exciting days out, creative crafts, and fun activities. Make new friends, learn new skills, earn badges and create unforgettable memories. Termly subs only £35.

Contact Mrs Wright for more information wrightmpa@btinternet.com

 Medjugorje Apostolate Annual Retreat 13^th to 15^th March at the Kairos Centre

Roehampton, led by Fr Svetozar Kraljević OFM. For more information and to book please contact Paul Spencer at pilgrimsofmary@hotmail.com

St Elphege Church, Wallington PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026

Thursday 7^th May – Monday 11^th May 2026

This pilgrimage offers parishioners an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fellowship in one of the most sacred Marian shrines in the world.

Travel & Accommodation Details:

•           Direct flight from Stansted to Lourdes •Transfers to the hotel in Lourdes

•           4 nights Full Board accommodation – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

•           Transfer from the hotel to Lourdes Airport for the return flight

Cost: £799.00 / person (sharing). Single room supplement: £39.00 per day

Please note: Coach transfer from St Elphege’s Church to Stansted Airport is not included. Further details, booking information, and payment arrangements will be provided shortly. For expressions of interest, please contact Elaine Paice at wallingtonpilo@rcaos.org.uk or the Parish Office : wallington@rcaos.org.uk

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention February: For children with incurable diseases.

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cheryl Yiu, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Newsletter-2026-25Jan-26final.pdf

THIRD SUNDAY – O.T YEAR A

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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

Streaming is available all the time.

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

THIRD SUNDAY – O.T YEAR A

Sat 24th Jan Saint Francis de Sales	18:30	People Of The Parish
Sun. 25th Jan. THE WORD OF GOD	08:00	Tom (Senior) Traynor – RIP Graciela Barba RIP
	09:30	Jean Arnott – RIP
	11:00	James & Mary McDermott – RIP
	18:30	Pierre Numa, Roger & Phillip Guiho – RIP
Mon. 26th Jan. Saints Timothy &Titus, Bishops	08:00
	10:00	Maria Bay Thi Nguyen
Tue. 27th Jan. Saint Angela Merici	08:00
	10:00	27th Wedding Anniv. Lala & Perry Garcia
Wed. 28TH Jan. Saint Thomas Aquinas	08:00
	10:00	Lucy Hazel Intention
	17:00	Adoration, Mass at 7.30pm
Thu. 29th Jan.	08:00
	10:00	Fr Paul – RIP
Fri. 30th Jan.	08:00
	12:00	Josephine Garcia – RIP
SAT. 31st Jan. Saint John Bosco,	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00
	18:30
SUN. 01st Feb. Racial Justice Day	08:00
	09:30	Maria Bay Thi Nguyen
	11:00	Talisha Ricketts – RIP
	18:30	Camille Shern – RIP

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

You are warmly invited to attend the Unity Service on Sunday 25^th Jan at 6.30 p.m. hosted by St Margaret’s of Scotland Church, Carshalton Beeches.

This Weekend Second Collection for Maintenance Of St George’s Cathedral: St George’s is entirely reliant upon the generosity of its parishioners, volunteers and the Archdiocese to keep its doors open.  Your support can enable the Cathedral to remain open daily to those seeking a place of peace, prayer and worship. Thank you! Donate Online: www.rcaos.org.uk/Cathedral

Next Weekend Second Collection – Racial Justice

This collection supports the work of the Catholic Church to promote racial justice in our schools, parishes and in wider society.

Fr. Paul Sanders’ 5^th Anniversary: Sat. 31^th January at 10am

Mass here at Holy Cross. Refreshments in the Hall after the service. All welcome.

Young Adult Mass (18-30y): Last Sunday Of The Month

Thanks for attending. If you would like to help with the preparations, the readings, hymns, or more, please email the parish office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk. All welcome. 

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on Monday 9^th Feb. at 7.30pm, Parish hall.  All welcome. For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

The Children’s Liturgy Group resumed on 18^th January 2026. Thank you for your support! Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer, carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)

Started last weekend. If you have a child age 7 to 17 who has not been baptised, or who missed receiving their FHC at the usual age, we invite them to join the programme. This is a beautiful journey to grow in faith. To register, contact Natacha, Catechetical Baptism Lead: 07922884692 Carshaltonbaptism@rcaos.org.uk

We Dare to Hope: session 3 Mon. 26^th Jan, 7:30pm- Hall

These faith-sharing sessions on Christian hope are written by the Dominican Sisters in the New Forest and produced by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis.  Everyone welcome. The sessions explore the following themes through Scripture, prayer, art and reflections:

3. Hope is a human act (26th Jan);

4. Hope is a human desire (2nd Feb);

5. Hope is placed in God (9th Feb)

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

Mon: 26 Jan, 9 Feb / 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you! We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

Why Evangelise (Share the Good News of Jesus Christ)?

Fr Sean O’Connor will introduce the Sycamore programme and explore how it can be used to evangelise in your parish life.  Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today.  Join other deanery members in conversation and community.  11am – 1pm Saturday 31^st January 2026, St Matthias Church Hall, 201 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SX.  Parking is available; buses 213 and 151 stop outside the church.

A Date With Mary: Sat 14 Feb. St Elphege’s Catholic Church, Wallington

St Elphege’s Parish will host A Day With Mary. Please support them.

Ambassadors for Christ: A Catholic apologetics resource.

The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as “Is Jesus God?” or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimages for Young Adults (aged 18 to 35)

•Lourdes: Young adults are invited to join Archbishop John on pilgrimage to Lourdes, from 7 to 13 June 2026. The cost is £789, which includes flights and full-board accommodation on a shared basis. To book, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/lourdes26

•Korea: Young adults are also invited to register interest for the World Youth Day pilgrimage to Korea in August 2027 at www.tinyurl.com/wyd2027

•For information about youth activities for all ages across the Archdiocese please visit our website at www.tinyurl.com/scys1

Holy Cross Film Club showing: Notorious

Parish Centre 7.45 pm, Friday 30 January (Refreshments from 7.30pm). A classic American spy thriller, starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant, directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Running time:1 hr, 42 mins, plus interval

For further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com

Join your local Brownie group! Ages 7-10 (years 3- 6)- Wednesdays 6-7.30pm

4^th Sutton Brownies meet at Our Lady of the Rosary (St Barnabas Rd, Sutton SM1 4NL). Are you ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic adventures? Join Brownies and dive into exciting days out, creative crafts, and fun activities. Make new friends, learn new skills, earn badges and create unforgettable memories. Termly subs only £35.

Contact Mrs Wright for more information wrightmpa@btinternet.com

 Sutton – Winter Shelter Volunteers needed urgently

We provide a warm space and hot meals in our venues: Good Shepherd; North Cheam Baptist; River Church and the Salvation Army we DO need volunteers. Interested to put your faith into action? We have training in Jan. Contact shelter@suttoncommunityworks.org for more information about how you can show Jesus’s love to the homeless this winter.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes Southwark Diocese 9 to 14 February 2026.

Join our pilgrimage to Lourdes travelling overnight by luxury coach from

Leaving Slough and Ealing Broadway on 9 Feb 2026 and departing Lourdes on 13 February for a visit to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Rue de Bac, Paris on 14 February morning and arriving in London later on 14 February 2026

Travel, full board and program cost £590. Call millie on 07957594646 for more info.

Racial Justice Sunday St George’s Cathedral Sunday 1 Feb. 2026, at 10am.

It is a time for the Church to pray, reflect and take action against racism, while celebrating the diversity of our Archdiocese. Everyone is invited to take part, and those who wish may wear national or cultural dress as a sign of unity and pride. If you would like, please gather outside the cathedral at 9.45am to join the procession of national flags. After Mass, all are welcome to gather in Amigo Hall for refreshments — a chance to meet one another, share experiences and continue the conversation about faith and inclusion.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention January: ‘For prayer with the Word of GOD. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cheryl Yiu, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Newsletter-2026-18Jan-26final.pdf

SECOND SUNDAY – PEACE DAY (A)

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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

Streaming is available all the time.

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

SECOND SUNDAY – PEACE DAY (A)

Sat 17th Jan Saint Anthony	18:30	Novena Intentions For St Peregrine Intercession
Sun. 18th Jan. Peace Sunday	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Erica O. Birthday, Blessings & Intentions
	11:00
	18:30	Peace on Earth
Mon. 19th Jan. Saint Wulstan,	08:00
	10:00	M. Easton Special Intention
Tue. 20th Jan. Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Michael Dolan – RIP
Wed. 21st Jan. Saint ‡ Agnes, Virgin & Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Annie Connolly – RIP
	17:00	Adoration, Mass at 7.30pm
Thu. 22nd Jan. St Vincent, Deacon & Martyr	08:00
	10:00	Philip – Caroline – Michael- Good Health
Fri. 23rd Jan.	08:00
	12:00	Stanley Bewick – RIP
SAT. 24th Jan. Saint Francis de Sales	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Catherine – Doran – Almeida – RIP
	18:30
SUN. 25th Jan. THE WORD OF GOD	08:00	Tom (Senior) Traynor  RIP Graciela Barba RIP
	09:30	Jean Arnott – RIP
	11:00	Bernadette Tierney – RIP
	18:30	Pierre Numa, Roger & Phillip Guiho – RIP

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

CHURCH UNITY OCTAVE: From 18^th until 25^th January

the Church observes eight days’ prayer for Christian Unity.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

You are warmly invited to attend the Unity Service on Sunday 25^th January at 6.30 p.m. hosted by St Margaret’s of Scotland Church, Carshalton Beeches. “One Body, One Spirit”

This weekend Second Collection and Envelopes For Peace Sunday

“The work of Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Envelopes are available at the back of Church for your donations to Pax Christi.

Next Weekend Second Collection for Maintenance Of St George’s Cathedral: St George’s is entirely reliant upon the generosity of its parishioners, volunteers and the Archdiocese to keep its doors open.  It does not receive Vatican or government funding, nor has an endowment to rely on.  Your support can enable the Cathedral to remain open daily to those seeking a place of peace, prayer and worship. Thank you! Donate Online: www.rcaos.org.uk/Cathedral

Fr. Paul Sanders’ 5^th Anniversary: Sat. 31^th January at 10am

Mass at 10am here at Holy Cross. Refreshments in the Parish Hall after the service. All welcome.

Holy Cross Parish Pastoral Council

Highlights from the last meeting held in November are displayed on the notice board in the porch. Comments and suggestions are welcome from you on parish organisation and activities. What would you like the Church to do? Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

Young Adult Mass (18-30y): Sunday 25^th Jan. at 6.30pm

Happy New Year!  Please join us again after 6.30pm. If you would like to help with the preparations, the readings, hymns, or more, please email the parish office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk. All welcome. 

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on Monday 9^th Feb. at 7.30pm, Parish hall.  All welcome. For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

The Children’s Liturgy Group will resume on 18^th January 2026. Thank you for your support! Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer, carshalton@rcaos.org.uk . Thank you for your support!

RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)

Started last weekend. If you have a child age 7 to 17 who has not been baptised, or who missed receiving their FHC at the usual age, we invite them to join the programme. This is a beautiful journey to grow in faith. To register, contact Natacha, Catechetical Baptism Lead: 07922884692 Carshaltonbaptism@rcaos.org.uk

Bringing Christ alive for children – next weekend, 24-25 January

The Scripture And Liturgy Teaching approach utilises beautiful hands-on resources which trigger deep reflection, bringing Christ alive for children!  Come into the Hall after Mass next weekend (Saturday vigil and all Masses on Sunday) to see the exhibition and find out how you might use this approach – at home, in your parish or at school.  Catechists, parents, grandparents, Godparents, teachers – everyone welcome.www.saltapproachuk.org

We Dare to Hope: session 2 Mon. 19^th Jan, 7:30pm in the Upper Room

These faith-sharing sessions on Christian hope are written by the Dominican Sisters in the New Forest and produced by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis.  Everyone welcome. The sessions explore the following themes through Scripture, prayer, art and reflections:

2. Hope is a human decision (19th Jan);

3. Hope is a human act (26th Jan);

4. Hope is a human desire (2nd Feb);

5. Hope is placed in God (9th Feb)

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

Mon: 26 Jan, 9 Feb / 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you! We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

Why Evangelise (Share the Good News of Jesus Christ)?

Fr Sean O’Connor will introduce the Sycamore programme and explore how it can be used to evangelise in your parish life.  Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today.  Join other deanery members in conversation and community.  11am – 1pm Saturday 31^st January 2026, St Matthias Church Hall, 201 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SX.  Parking is available; buses 213 and 151 stop outside the church.

11.00 – 11.15 Welcome and coffee

11.15 – 11.25 Introduction to Sycamore programme

12.50 – 1.00 Rounding up comments and close

Ambassadors for Christ: A Catholic apologetics resource.

The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as “Is Jesus God?” or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimages for Young Adults (aged 18 to 35)

•Lourdes: Young adults are invited to join Archbishop John on pilgrimage to Lourdes, from 7 to 13 June 2026. The cost is £789, which includes flights and full-board accommodation on a shared basis. To book, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/lourdes26

•Korea: Young adults are also invited to register interest for the World Youth Day pilgrimage to Korea in August 2027 at www.tinyurl.com/wyd2027

•For information about youth activities for all ages across the Archdiocese please visit our website at www.tinyurl.com/scys1

Join your local Brownie group! Ages 7-10 (years 3- 6)- Wednesdays 6-7.30pm

4^th Sutton Brownies meet at Our Lady of the Rosary (St Barnabas Rd, Sutton SM1 4NL). Are you ready for fun, friendship, and fantastic adventures? Join Brownies and dive into exciting days out, creative crafts, and fun activities. Make new friends, learn new skills, earn badges and create unforgettable memories.

Termly subs only £35.

Contact Mrs Wright for more information wrightmpa@btinternet.com

 Sutton – Winter Shelter Volunteers needed urgently

Our plans for this years’ Winter Shelter for Homeless People are progressing with a start date of 19^th January, 2026. Clearly to provide a warm space and hot meals in our venues : Good Shepherd; North Cheam Baptist; River Church and the Salvation Army we DO need volunteers. Interested to put your faith into action? We have training in Jan. Contact shelter@suttoncommunityworks.org for more information about how you can show Jesus’s love to the homeless this winter.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention January: ‘For prayer with the Word of GOD. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cheryl Yiu, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Newsletter-2026-11Jan-26-final.pdf

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (A)

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees

Deacon Sandy Misquitta

Tel: 020 8647 0022

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk

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

Streaming is available all the time.

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

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (A)

Sat 10th Jan	18:30	Fitzroy Henry & Ken Martindale – RIP Annie Bonnans – RIP Cheryl Yiu – RIP
Sun. 11th Jan. THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Feast	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Tang Choon Foong – RIP
	11:00
	18:30	Fr Vincent
Mon. 12th Jan. Saint Aelred Of Rievaulx	08:00
	10:00
Tue. 13th Jan. Saint Hilary	08:00
	10:00	Michael Dolan – RIP
Wed. 14th Jan.	08:00
	10:00	Kathleen Connel & Tony Gallagher – RIP
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 15th Jan.	08:00
	10:00
Fri. 16th Jan.	08:00
	12:00	Mary Dolan – Better Health
SAT. 17th Jan. Saint Anthony	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00
	18:30	Intentions For St Peregrin
SUN. 18th Jan. Peace Day	08:00
	09:30
	11:00	Bernadette Tierney – RIP
	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-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

Fr Vincent:

Fr Vincent is having his annual vacation from 12^th January to 13^th February. Kindly keep him in your prayers.

Second Collection and Envelopes For Peace Sunday: 18th January

Next Sunday, is Peace Sunday. “The work of Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our Vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in all its forms. Rooted in Catholic Christianity, we work with all who share our values to abolish war and create communities of peace and justice.” Envelopes are available at the back of Church for your donations to Pax Christi.

YOUTH GROUP (Age: 11-17)– on Sunday 11^th Jan.

 12pm -2pm:

FAITH, FOOD and FUN

Pizzas, salad, biscuits will be provided for lunch. Followed by games and quizzes. This session includes: table tennis, pool, magnetic darts, craft table etc.

Next sessions 22^nd Feb and 15^th March

More info: Coordinator: Cherryl Howlett: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

BIBLE STUDY

Next Session will be on  Monday 9th February, 7.30 in Parish Hall.  All welcome. For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

The Children’s Liturgy Group will resume on 18^th January 2026. Thank you for your support ! Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer, carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)

Is starting this weekend. If you have a child age 7 to 17 who has not been baptised, or who missed receiving their First Holy Communion at the usual age, we invite them to join the programme. This is a beautiful journey to grow in faith. To register, please contact our Catechetical Baptism Lead: Natacha 079 2288 4692 Carshaltonbaptism@rcaos.org.uk

We Dare to Hope

Starts Monday 12th January, 7:30pm in the Upper Room

We Dare to Hope features five faith-sharing sessions on the theme of Christian Hope. Written by the Dominican Sisters in the New Forest and produced by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis, the sessions explore the following themes through Scripture, prayer, art and reflections:

1. Christian Hope is received from God (12^th Jan);
2. Hope is a human decision (19^th Jan); 
3. Hope is a human act (26^th Jan); 
4. Hope is a human desire (2^nd Feb); 
5. Hope is placed in God (9^th Feb)

Come along to start 2026 in thanksgiving for the gift of hope!

Young Adult Mass (18-30y): Sunday 25^th Jan. at 6.30pm

Happy New Year!  Please join us again after 6.30pm. If you would like to help with the preparations, the readings, hymns, or more, please email the parish office: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk. All welcome. 

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

Mon: 12^th Jan / 26 Jan,

9 Feb / 2 Mar, 16 Mar.

Parish families, please join us for crafting, playing, singing and chatting over a cup of tea /coffee and biscuits. We look forward to welcoming you! We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.

Friday Tea & Lunch After 12 noon Mass

There will be no lunch during January only Tea & Coffee after Mass. We will start again with Homemade soup & Dessert on Friday 13^th February. Donations will go to St Raphael and Sister Gabriel School (Fr Desis in Uganda). Thank you for your continuous support.

Why Evangelise (Share the Good News of Jesus Christ)?

Fr Sean O’Connor will introduce the Sycamore programme and explore how it can be used to evangelise in your parish life.  Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today.  Join other deanery members in conversation and community.  11am – 1pm Saturday 31^st January 2026, St Matthias Church Hall, 201 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SX.  Parking is available; buses 213 and 151 stop outside the church.

11.00 – 11.15 Welcome and coffee

11.15 – 11.25 Introduction to Sycamore programme

11.25 – 12.25 The Search for Happiness (film) and Discussion in groups

12.25 – 12.35 Feedback to the whole group

12.35 – 12.50 Consider what attendees will take away from the session and how they will bring it to their parish life

12.50 – 1.00 Rounding up comments and close

Ambassadors for Christ: A Catholic apologetics resource.

The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as “Is Jesus God?” or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimages for Young Adults (aged 18 to 35)

•Lourdes: Young adults are invited to join Archbishop John on pilgrimage to Lourdes, from 7 to 13 June 2026. The cost is £789, which includes flights and full-board accommodation on a shared basis. To book, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/lourdes26

•Korea: Young adults are also invited to register interest for the World Youth Day pilgrimage to Korea in August 2027 at www.tinyurl.com/wyd2027

•For information about youth activities for all ages across the Archdiocese please visit our website at www.tinyurl.com/scys1

 Sutton – Winter Shelter Volunteers needed

Our plans for this years’ Winter Shelter for Homeless People are progressing with a start date of 19^th January, 2026. Clearly to provide a warm space and hot meals in our venues generously provided by Church of the Good Shepherd; North Cheam Baptist; River Church and the Salvation Army we DO need volunteers.

Interested to put your faith into action? We have training in January

Contact shelter@suttoncommunityworks.org for more information about how you can show Jesus’s love to the homeless this winter.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention January: ‘For prayer with the Word of GOD. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Cheryl Yiu, Maureen Arnold, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/4th-Jan-2026-SECOND-SUNDAY-AFTER-THE-NATIVITY-final.pdf

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE NATIVITY

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 AFTER THE NATIVITY

Sat 03rd Jan The Most Holy Name Of Jesus	18:30	Little Souls
Sun. 04th Jan.	08:00	Deceased Members Of The Ball Family
	09:30	Deceased Members Of The Brennan Family
	11:00	William O – wellbeing
	18:30	People Of The Parish
Mon. 05th Jan.	08:00
	10:00
Tue. 06th Jan. THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD	08:00
	10:00
	19:30
Wed. 07th Jan. St Raymond of Penyafort	08:00
	10:00
	17:00	Adoration
Thu. 08th Jan.	08:00
	10:00
Fri. 09th Jan.	08:00
	12:00	Joanie Halley – RIP
SAT. 10th Jan.	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Ross DeSouza – RIP
	18:30
SUN. 11th Jan. THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Feast	08:00
	09:30
	11:00
	18:30	FR Vincent

Confessions:  Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm 
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament:  Every day: 7am-8am
Wed.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD : Tuesday 6^th January , Solemnity

Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am, 7:30pm

Fr Vincent:

Fr Vincent is having his annual vacation from 12^th January to 13^th February. Kindly keep him in your prayers.

School Forms

Please note that we will not be able to sign school forms after Friday 9^th January until Mid-February. If you need a Certificate of Catholic Practice, please bring the form and the child’s Baptism Certificate in the Parish Office during our opening hours. Thank you.

THANKS FROM THE CLERGY For Your Kind CHRISTMAS Cards & Gifts

Our clergy received many Christmas gifts & cards and wish to appreciate all our parishioners for their kindness. Please accept this as their personal ‘THANK YOU’. Fr Vincent, Fr. Philip, Fr. Luke and Deacon Sandy.

YOUTH GROUP (Age: 11-17)– on Sunday 11^th Jan. – 12pm -2pm:

FAITH, FOOD and FUN

Pizzas, salad, biscuits will be provided for lunch. Followed by games and quizzes. This session includes: table tennis, pool, magnetic darts, craft table etc.

Next sessions 22^nd Feb and 15^th March

More info: Coordinator: Cherryl Howlett: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

 BIBLE STUDY ….

 Monday 9^th Feb. at 7.30pm, Parish hall.

 Contact: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Journey in Faith 2025 – 2026 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

sessions resume on Thursday 8^th January 2026 for the current  group.

For more information, please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

The Children’s Liturgy Group is taking a Christmas break and will resume in January 2026. Thank you for your support, and Merry Christmas! Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer, carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

We Dare to Hope

Starts Monday 12th January, 7:30pm in the Upper Room

We Dare to Hope features five faith-sharing sessions on the theme of Christian Hope. Written by the Dominican Sisters in the New Forest and produced by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis, the sessions explore the following themes through Scripture, prayer, art and reflections:

1. Christian Hope is received from God (12^th Jan);
2. Hope is a human decision (19^th Jan); 
3. Hope is a human act (26^th Jan); 
4. Hope is a human desire (2^nd Feb); 
5. Hope is placed in God (9^th Feb)

Come along to start 2026 in thanksgiving for the gift of hope!

Friday Tea & Lunch After 12 noon Mass

There will be no lunch during January only Tea & Coffee after Mass. We will start again with Homemade soup & Dessert on Friday 13^th February. Donations will go to St Raphael and Sister Gabriel School (Fr Desis in Uganda). Thank you for your continuous support.

December Missio collection.

Sending early Christmas greeting to our Missio donors who have been so generous throughout 2025. As a thank you, please find your copy of 2026 Mission Today

Calendar in the box at the back of the Church. You will see how your contributions bring care and support to so many around the world. May God bless you abundantly with hope and joy. – Alex Faircloth

CRIB Collections 2025

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 in 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

 Sutton – Winter Shelter Volunteers needed

Our plans for this years’ Winter Shelter for Homeless People are progressing with a start date of 19^th January, 2026. Clearly to provide a warm space and hot meals in our venues generously provided by Church of the Good Shepherd; North Cheam Baptist; River Church and the Salvation Army we DO need volunteers.

Interested to put your faith into action? We have training in January

Contact shelter@suttoncommunityworks.org for more information about how you can show Jesus’s love to the homeless this winter.

Holy Cross Christmas Toy Appeal: Thank You

A big Thank you to all the parishioners that have kindly donated gifts for children of prisoners. There are so greatly appreciated and make a difference to children’s lives.

Peace Sunday

Prayer to Mary

Mother, help our faith!

Open our ears to hear God’s word and to recognize his voice and call.

Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go forth from our own land and to receive his promise.

Help us to be touched by his love, that we may touch him in faith.

Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love, especially at times of trial, beneath the shadow of the cross, when our faith is called to mature.

Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One.

Remind us that those who believe are never alone.

Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he may be light for our path. And may this light of faith always increase in us, until the dawn of that undying day which is Christ himself, your Son, our Lord!        – Pope Francis

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention January: ‘For prayer with the Word of GOD. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, Louis Mann, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…

Click on the link below for a PDF version or view the uploaded document below.

https://holycrosscarshalton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Newsletter-2025-28Dec25final.pdf

THE HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH

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.

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

THE HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH

Sat 27th Dec. Saint ‡ John, Apostle and Evangelist, Feast	18:30	Thanksgiving – Families Kone-Thon
Sun. 28th Dec. The HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH Feast	08:00	People Of The Parish
	09:30	Susan Marchant – RIP
	11:00	David Hennessey – Thanksg. For 60th BD
	18:30	Pamela uk Tong – Health Intentions
Mon. 29th Dec. Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Bishop and Martyr, Feast	08:00
	10:00	For All The Volunteers of Our  Parish
Tue. 30th Dec.	08:00
	10:00	Gabrielle Guiho – BD Intentions
Wed. 31st Dec.	08:00
	10:00	Rosalyn Parry – RIP
	23:00	Family Guiho – Intentions
Thu. 01st Jan. Mary, The Holy Mother Of GOD	08:00	Julia  & Tom Ward – RIP
	10:00	Safe Journey for A. O Family
	19:30	Marie Norbury – 60th Birthday Intention
Fri. 02nd Jan. Ss Basil The Great & Gregory Nazianzen	08:00
	12:00	Safe Journey For A. O Family
SAT. 03rd Jan. The Most Holy Name Of Jesus	08:00
	09:00	Adoration
	10:00	Joao Desouza – RIP
	18:30	Little Souls
SUN. 04th Jan.	08:00
	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-7.30pm & Sat. 9am

Happy New Year

We welcome all our visitors who have come for Mass. We are a Happy Family at Holy Cross. Share a smile and make an introduction.  Happy New Year!

Christmas offering Envelopes Are Available In The Porch.

This is a simple way to show our appreciation for our priests. Thank you for your generosity. God bless you.

School Forms

Please note that we will not be able to sign school forms after Friday 9^th January until Mid-February. If you need a Certificate of Catholic Practice, please bring the form and the child’s Baptism in the Parish Office during our opening hours. Thank you.

THANK YOU:

We, the Priests, Fr Vincent, Fr. Philip, Fr. Luke and Dc Sandy, are grateful to God for bringing us safely to the end of the year 2025 and we would like to wish you, our beloved parishioners, a very joyous Christmas Celebration and a prosperous new year 2026.

Every Christmas reminds us that God is with us as the name name “Emmanuel” communicates. We pray that the Peace and Joy which Christ brings continuously radiate in your lives, in your family and among your loved ones.

Permit us to express our profound gratitude to you all for being part of Holy Cross Parish Family and for your marvellous contributions and efforts in making this parish a lively and welcoming one. We really thank you for your participation and involvement in the life of the Parish.

We would like to acknowledge and appreciate the continuous support and contributions made by the different groups in the parish. A very special thanks to our team of indefatigable volunteers who are always available to render help. Many Thanks to all the Catechists of the different Sacramental Programmes, the Bible Study Group, the Marriage Counselling and Preparation, the Children’s Liturgy Team, the Sacristans, the MC and Altar Servers, the Lectors and Readers, the Youth and Young Adults Coordinators, the Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, your services have been fantastic.

Our Choirs have been so stellar: Folk Choir ,11 am Mass Choir and the dedicated Choirs that sing at the 6.30 pm Saturday & Sunday. You have all made our Liturgy very lively and help us to pray better.

To our Stewards and welcoming Team, the Safeguarding Representatives, those who help with the Flower arrangements, the Cleaners in the Church, the Hall and the Presbytery, the Toddler Group, and those who help with the provision of Tea, Coffee and Refreshments, your services have been invaluable to our Parish Community and we are very grateful for these.

Deepest Thanks also, to the Parish Pastoral, the Parish Finance Committee, our administrative Secretary, for your availability and commitment in managing our resources so that Parish can operate smoothly and special thanks to Siobhãn & Peter for their essential care and tireless effort.

We pray the good Lord to bless and reward each and everyone of you as we hope for more good things and successes to come in the new year.

Once more, Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

Holy Cross First Saturday Devotion Of The Year: Saturday 3^rd January 26

Please Join us Saturday from 8.45am

Bishop-Elect Gerard Bradley

Canon Gerard Bradley has been appointed as an Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark. Congratulations to Bishop-Elect Gerard! He has been (and continues to be) a great support in our work, as we all seek to grow in missionary zeal and competence, sure of the Lord’s love and mercy. Please join us in praying for him and his new ministry.

Journey in Faith 2025 – 2026 (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

sessions resume on Thursday 8^th January 2026.

For more information, please get in touch with Kathy: edmsutton@rcaos.org.uk

Children’s Liturgy Group – Sunday 9.30 am Mass

The Children’s Liturgy Group is taking a Christmas break and will resume in January 2026. Thank you for your support, and Merry Christmas! Please contact Esme through the Parish Office if you can contribute or volunteer, carshalton@rcaos.org.uk .Thank you for your support!

YOUTH GROUP (Age: 11-17)– on Sunday 11^th Jan. – 12pm -2pm:

FAITH, FOOD and FUN

Pizzas, salad, biscuits will be provided for lunch. Followed by games and quizzes this session includes: “Find the Treasure,” table tennis etc.

Next session: January 11th

More info: Coordinator: Cherryl Howlett: carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk

Friday Tea & Lunch After 12 noon Mass

There will be no lunch during January only Tea & Coffee after Mass. We will start again with Homemade soup & Dessert on Friday 13^th February. Donations will go to St Raphael and Sister Gabriel School (Fr Desis in Uganda). Thank you for your continuous support.

December Missio collection.

Sending early Christmas greeting to our Missio donors who have been so generous throughout 2025. As a thank you, please find your copy of 2026 Mission Today

Calendar in the box at the back of the Church. You will see how your contributions bring care and support to so many around the world. May God bless you abundantly with hope and joy. – Alex Faircloth

CRIB Collections 2025

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

 Sutton – Winter Shelter Volunteers needed

Our plans for this years Winter Shelter for Homeless People are progressing with a start date of 19^th January, 2026. Clearly to provide a warm space and hot meals in our venues generously provided by Church of the Good Shepherd; North Cheam Baptist; River Church and the Salvation Army we DO need volunteers.

Interested to put your faith into action? We have training in January

Contact shelter@suttoncommunityworks.org for more information about how you can show Jesus’s love to the homeless this winter.

Holy Cross Christmas Toy Appeal: Thank You

A big Thank you to all the parishioners that have kindly donated gifts for children of prisoners. There are so greatly appreciated and make a difference to children’s lives.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention December: ‘For the Christians in areas of conflict.’

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope,”   

May they rest in peace: Remember those who died recently, Lena Edwardes, Louis Mann, Stanley Bewick, Bridgid Murphy, Maria Leggett, Margaret Morton, Doreen Mary Charlish, Pat Flannery, Mama Anie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Wenna Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, …   Remember to pray for those who are sick, the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Catherine Main – Ian,Louis Mann, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D’Souza, Clara Pinto…