{"id":8155,"date":"2026-03-06T16:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holycrosscarshalton.co.uk\/?p=8155"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:09:59","slug":"march-8th-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holycrosscarshalton.co.uk\/?p=8155","title":{"rendered":"March 8th 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT\u2013 YR A<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parochial Administrator. Fr. Vincent Okon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resident Priest Fr. Philip Pak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priest Fr. Luke Verhees<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deacon Sandy Misquitta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tel: 020 8647 0022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: carshalton@rcaos.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to mcnmedia.tv or follow the link on the Home page for live streaming <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Streaming is available all the time.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT\u2013 YR A<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sat 07th<\/sup> March.<\/strong>
Saints \u2021 Perpetua and \u2021<\/strong> Felicity, Martyrs<\/strong><\/td>		18:30<\/strong><\/td>Seamus Flynn – RIP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Sun. 08th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/a>  <\/strong><\/td>08:00<\/strong><\/td>People Of The Parish<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
09:30<\/strong><\/td>Mariya Theresa Edveepillai – RIP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
11:00<\/strong><\/td>Marguerita Bergantini – RIP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18:30<\/strong><\/td>Alain To Lean Voon \u2013 RIP & Toe Heng Kwee Family Intentions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mon. 09th<\/sup> March<\/strong>
St Frances Of Roime<\/strong><\/td>		08:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Lost Souls<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tue. 10th <\/sup>March<\/strong><\/strong>  <\/strong><\/td>08:00<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Donald Weir – RIP<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Wed. 11th<\/sup> March <\/strong><\/strong>  <\/strong><\/td>08:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Samuel Guiho- Intentions<\/strong><\/strong> Maria Spence – Wellbeing<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
17:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Adoration<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Thu. 12th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/strong>  <\/strong><\/td>08:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10:00<\/strong><\/td>Trevlyn Pereira – RIP<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Fri. 13th<\/sup> March <\/strong><\/strong>  <\/strong><\/td>08:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
12:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Cylma Henry & Janetta Nestor – RIP<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SAT. 14th<\/sup> March<\/strong>  <\/strong><\/td>08:00<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
09:00<\/strong><\/td>Adoration<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10:00<\/strong><\/td>Helena McLaughlin – RIP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18:30<\/strong><\/td>Corrine & Cenry D\u2019Mello \u2013 Thanksgiving & Good Intentions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SUN. 15th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/a> Laetare Sunday<\/strong><\/td>08:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>People Of The Parish<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
09:30<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Maureen Venerandi \u2013 Personal Intention<\/strong> Patrick Joyce \u2013 86th<\/sup> Birthday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
11:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Rita & Fred Gomez – RIP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18:30<\/strong><\/td>Andy Iuliano – Wellbeing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Confessions<\/strong>:\u00a0 Saturday – 10.30 am to 11:15 am; 6pm to 6.25pm\u00a0
Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament: <\/strong>\u00a0Every day: <\/u>7am-8am<\/strong>
Wed<\/u>.:5pm-7.30pm & Sat. 9am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stations Of The CROSS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RCIA<\/span> – Journey in Faith: Celebration of the Scrutinies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As our catechumens prepare for their baptisms at Easter, we will be celebrating short Rites called the Scrutinies on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent during the 9:30 Mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme of the 1st Scrutiny<\/strong> – Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living waters.  Jesus reveals himself as the water of life. What is my deepest thirst?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fire Marshals Training<\/span> \u2013 13th<\/sup> March at 7.00pm in the Church.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All welcome<\/em><\/strong>. Altar servers, Stewards, Eucharistic Ministers and all volunteers, are encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gift Aid Boxes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all gift aid enquiries email: carshaltongac1@rcaos.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BIBLE STUDY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next Session will be on Monday<\/strong> 9th<\/sup> March at 7.30pm,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parish hall<\/em>.\u00a0 <\/strong>All welcome. Following date March 23rd<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0For more information contact Cherryl carshaltonplf@rcaos.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Liturgy Group<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday 9.30 am Mass<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Children’s Liturgy Group sessions resumed on Sunday, 1st<\/sup> March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To volunteer or help the group, please contact Esme via the Parish Office. carshalton@rcaos.org.uk<\/a> .Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lenten Penitential Service<\/span> – Friday 27th<\/sup> March-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guided examination of conscience; opportunity for private confessions; personal reflection through scripture and music; a great opportunity to prepare for Holy Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoom Prayer Group<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Monday Prayer Group<\/span><\/strong> has been led by Holy Cross parishioners for a few years. It is held over Zoom at 8 p.m<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 every two weeks and members also come from other Catholic parishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth group<\/span>: Sunday 22nd<\/sup> March from 12pm -2pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAITH, FOOD and FUN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young Adult Mass<\/span>: Sunday 29th<\/sup> March<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 6.30pm Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Cross Baby and Toddler Group<\/span> – 9am-10.15am<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mon: 16 Mar.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

We urgently need more volunteers to run this important group.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Novena to St Joseph 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Novena will run from 10th<\/sup> to 18th<\/sup> March<\/em><\/strong> in preparation for his Feast Day on 19th<\/sup> March. Prayers are said to ask for God\u2019s Blessing on the Society\u2019s missionary outreach and for the intentions of all those who support their work. For a Novena Booklet email novenamhm@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March Missio Collection<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next Red Box collection<\/em><\/strong> is due at the end of March. Please collect your envelope from the back of the church. It contains the latest Mission Today which gives news of the work of missionaries in Myanmar in supporting displaced people. It is dangerous work due to continuing conflict. Please pray for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lenten Friday Lunch<\/span> After 12 noon Mass<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea, Soup and short religious presentation each week. ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE to help, please contact Maureen T. via Parish Office.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Day With Mary<\/span>: Saturday 14 March 26 – 9.45am to 5.00pm<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0<\/strong>At Westminster Cathedral. Further information is available at https:\/\/www.adaywithmary.org\/\u00a0<\/a> or https:\/\/eventcatholic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Elphege Church, Wallington<\/span> PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 7th<\/sup> May \u2013 Monday 11th<\/sup> May 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost: \u00a3799.00 \/ person (sharing). Single room supplement: \u00a339.00 per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For expressions of interest, please contact Elaine Paice at wallingtonpilo@rcaos.org.uk<\/a> or the Parish Office : wallington@rcaos.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Cross Film Club<\/span> showing: OF GODS AND MEN<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parish Centre, 7.45 pm, Friday 13 March<\/em>. <\/strong>Refreshments from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fr Philip will attend to share pictures from his visit to the Monastery of Tibhirine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language: French with English subtitles. Duration: 2 hours, Admission free, no booking required. Further information email: HolyCrossFilmClub@outlook.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Gerard Bradley<\/span>: <\/strong>how to prayerfully surrender before the cross during Lent<\/strong>.<\/em> In a Lenten reflection, Bishop Gerard reminds us that the cross is not merely a symbol but \u201ca way of life\u201d. 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<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacancies:<\/span><\/strong> 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<\/a> to apply. Application deadline: 12 March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Mother\u2019s Day Prayer<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heavenly Father,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We thank You for the gift of mothers, through whom Your love is revealed in so many ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bless all mothers:                                                      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

those who are joyful, and those who are burdened,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

those expecting new life, and those who mourn a loss,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

those who nurture children now, and those who lovingly remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant them strength, patience, and joy in their vocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

be their guide and consolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let their sacrifices be honored, their love returned, and their hearts filled with peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May this Mother\u2019s Day be filled with gratitude, peace, and cherished memories. To all mothers and those who mother in faith and love\u2014we thank you, we honor you, and we pray for you today and always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Father\u2019s Prayer Intention March<\/span>: For Disarmament and Peace.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May they rest in peace<\/strong>: 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, Annie Dona, Harvey Watson, Margaret Collier, Francesca Morreale, Pope Francis, Fr Henry Tiku, Mary Coghlan, \u2026 \u00a0
Remember to pray for those who are sick,<\/strong> the isolated, and their carers, especially those within our own Parish Community: Joe Finnerty, Maria Spence, Catherine Main \u2013 Ian, Pat Walmsley, Sidney Brown, Norah Sheridan, Kathleen Brown, Mary Pierse, Edna Thornton, Mary Dolan, Doris D\u2019Souza, Clara Pinto\u2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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