Home Our Patron Saint Parish Office Parish News Parish Map Parish History SycamOre Mass Schedule Baptism Children's Liturgy Reconciliation Holy Communion Confirmation Marriage Adult Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Child Protection Organisations Schools R. Challoner Boys School Links Contact Us   St. Matthias, Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SX. Bus routes: 151, 213, 613, 627, 668, K10, N213 Hello Everyone, You are very much in my prayers at Mass each day. Thank you  for your continued  financial support of our Parish. If you would like our Bank details  please contact me  on 0208 337 1782 or email worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk You can also make a donation online at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/parishsupport Just remember to add: “I would like my donation to go to St. Matthias, Worcester Park Mass intentions and Events 11th ~ 16th Oct 2026 Sat 10th Oct 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Holy Souls FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 11th Oct 09.30am Sean O'Rourke RIP TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY DAY OF PRAYER FOR  PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES 11.15am Gerard Murphy RIP Emma Tournour & Justina Jeyarajah in Thanksgiving 5.30pm People of The Parish Tue 13th Oct 07.30pm Discovering the Catholic Faith: THE BIBLE IN CHURCH HALL-ALL WELCOME Wed 14th Oct 10.00am Deceased worshippers from St Matthias Wellbeing of Ben McCarthy Feria Thur 15th Oct 10.00am Colin Humphrey RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Saint Teresa of Jesus [of Ávila] Fri 16th Oct 10.00am William & Julia- Mary Reeves RIP Adoration until 11am Feria Mass intentions and Events 18th October 2026 Sat 17th Oct 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Francis McCloughlin RIP (1S Anniversary) FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 18th Oct 09.30am James Malone and the Malone Family TWENTY- NINTH SUNDAY WORLD MISSION DAY DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE EVANGELIZ- ATION OF THE WORLD: 11.15am Declan McKenna (Birthday) In thanksgiving for from the Noronha - Vembrini family 5.30pm People of The Parish THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: WHY DO CATHOLICS BAPTISE INFANTS AND BABIES? Canon David Gibbons explains why the Church baptises infants and why the Lord Jesus himself affirms baptism as necessary for salvation. Youtube video NATIONAL MASS COUNT This is the last Sunday we will be counting the number of worshippers at all Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses. SCHEDULED WORKS IN THE PARISH Looking ahead during October, we have the following works scheduled: 1. External grounds landscaping over four days commencing Tuesday 20 October 2026. 2. Internal courtyard works likely to last 1-3 days with dates TBC, but hoping they occur from Tuesday 27 October 2026. In light of the above, we will close the swing gate to the front of the church in the closed position after the evening Mass on Sunday 18 October until 23:59 on Friday 23 October 2026. BAPTISMS Contact Fr. Sean. MARRIAGES The Diocese requests couples to give Fr. Sean at least 6 months notice, especially if they intend to be married outside the Parish. YOUR UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORT AND COOPERATION PLEASE. As announced at all Masses recently, we sadly discovered discarded Hosts under the benches. As a result, each one of us is requested to receive and consume Holy Communion in front of th Minister before they move away. We ask parents to be aware as well. Thank you for your words of sympathy and encouragement on this matter. Bishop Gerard Bradley will be writing to us about this matter. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHOIR Young people and their families are invited to join the Young People's Choir on the first Sunday of the month (from 9am in the gallery) to sing and play music at the 9.30am Mass. ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The principle of the common good 60. The Second Vatican Council affirmed that the common good consists in "the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily." This definition provides us with a valuable initial reference point, because the common good cannot be reduced to a mere  list of conditions or institutions. It is not the sum total of individual benefits, nor the intersection of their particular interests; it is a greater good that belongs to everyone, and it can only be achieved, nurtured and protected by our collective efforts. We can say that social action reaches its fullness when it is directed toward this shared good, just as a person's moral action finds its fulfillment in the choice of the true good. SAINT MATTHIAS 11 TO 14 YEAR OLDS, ASSEMBLE!! St Matthias youth group has launched successfully. It is a place to chill with your friends,  make new ones, have some food, play  some games and grow in your faith in Jesus. Meet from 6.30 to 8pm on Wednesdays  in the church hall. Parents, for more info, contact Isabel at wpyouth@rcaos.org.uk or just come along. See you there! CONFIRMATION To all young adults (from Y9) that wish to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation please note there will be an introductory meeting for candidates and parents on Thursday 22nd October at 7.00pm in the Church. Application forms are available to be picked up personally before the meeting by the young person from Father Sean in the Sacristy after any Saturday Evening or Sunday Mass. HANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CAFOD'S FAMILY FAST DAY! Thank you for putting your faith into action this Family Fast Day. Your generous donations will help more children stay in school. Children like Layla in Zimbabwe, where CAFOD's local partners worked with her community to install a solar-powered water supply. Now Tayla has access to safe water and nutritious food at school, helping her to keep learning and develop her God-given talents. To find out more about the work that your generosity at Fast Day makes possible visit: cafod.org.uk/parishthankyou CHANT DAY AT SACRED HEART CHURCH, WIMBLEDON, SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2026 Schola Gregoriana is delighted to offer a Gregorian Chant Day at Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon on Saturday 28 November 2026, from 10.45 am to 6.10 pm, culminating in the singing of 1st Vespers of Advent See Poster. BIG THANK YOU Father Behruz's family and my family are very grateful for all the hard work put in for the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of our Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood. A Day With Mary at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 7 November (9.45am to 5.00pm). The Most Reverend Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster will be the Celebrant & Preacher at 10.30am  Cathedral Mass on that day. Further information is available at https://www.adaywithmary.org/ Welcome to the Web Site for the Catholic Parish of St. Matthias, Worcester Park, in the Archdiocese of Southwark. atholic community situated on the borders of three Boroughs, Sutton, Kingston, and Epsom & Ewell. It stretches from the A3 in the north to the A24 in the south and includes Worcester Park, Malden Manor, Old Malden, Malden Green, and areas of New Malden, Motspur Park and North Cheam. That area of the Parish in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell is in the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton but served from St. Matthias. Schools in the Parish and local area St. Cecilia's Primary School, London Road, SM3 9HY - 020 8337 4566 Corpus Christi Primary, Chestnut Grove, KT3 3JU - 020 8942 2645 St. Clement's Primary, Fennell's Mead, KT17 1TX - 020 8393 8789 Richard Challoner Secondary Boy's, Manor Drive North, KT3 5PE - 020 8330 5947 The Holy Cross Secondary Girl's, Sandal Road, KT3 5AR - 020 8395 4225