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 9th ~ 14th August 2026 Sat 8th August 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Ronald Mayger RIP FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 9th August 09.30am People of The Parish Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall NINETEENTH SUNDAY 11.15am Melva Bartolo RIP 5.30pm Claire D'Souza RIP (Six Months) Wed 12th August 10.00am Mrs Chris Baxter RIP Feria Thur 13th August 10.00am Geraldine Colleary RIP (Anniversary) Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Feria Fri 14th August 10.00am Patrick Ganley (Anniversary) RIP Followed by Adoration until 11am   Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe Mass intentions and Events 16th August 2026 Sat 15th August 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Wellbeing and recovery of Catherine Beadle FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 16th August 09.30am Thressiamma Joseph Kudilil RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, SOLEMNITY 11.15am Wellbeing of Nathan Clancy Mr Caetano Cardozo and Mrs Emelia Cardozo RIP 5.30pm People of The Parish  Beatrice McCormack RIP THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: WHY DO CATHOLICS BELIEVE IN APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION? What is the apostolic succession and is  there really an unbroken chain in the Catholic Church between bishops and the apostles of Jesus Christ? Fr Joe Owusu-Ansah explains that the Catholic Church is built on the foundation of the apostles and held together by the cornerstone, Jesus Christ, through the life-giving action of the Holy Spirit. Youtube video BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING - SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER. This training on 19th September (9am-5pm) at Aylesford Priory, Kent, equips parishioners to offer sensitive, empathetic support to the bereaved. Contact Barbara Salamonczyk to book: mflbereavement@rcaos.org.uk 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. SUMMERTIME 2026: 11TH AUGUST - 14TH AUGUST: ALTAR SERVERS TRIP TO WESTMINSTER PASTORAL CENTRE, £199. FOR AGED 11-15. We commend this excellent residential trip for altar servers and those who regularly attend mass on the weekend. It is a few days for deepening one's catholic faith, in a great social atmosphere, including football, sports and visit to Thorpe Park. For more details of how to get to the venue, with a coach laid on at St. Anselm's Dartford, see your parish priest for a form,  or contact Fr. Stephen Boyle, chaplain to the Guild of St, Stephen, Dartford@rcaos.org.uk Tel:01322 220075. REQUESTING MASS FOR A PARTICULAR INTENTION It is a long-established and laudable  Catholic custom to ask that Mass be offered for a particular intention. Every Mass is offered for the glory of God a nd the salvation of the world; nevertheless, the priest may also offer  the Mass for a specific intention. In this parish, Mass intentions are usually published in the newsletter. Anyone may request that Mass be offered for a particular intention. Masses are commonly offered for the welfare of an individual or family, in thanksgiving, for a special need, or for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. When requesting a Mass, it is customary to make an offering as a sign of one's particular participation in the offering of the Mass and in support of the Church's ministry. This offering is not a payment for the Mass, and no one is obliged to make one. Please never feel that a Mass  cannot be offered for your intention because of financial difficulty. The grace of the Mass is never bought or sold. Its true price has already been paid for us in the saving death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances to the church. ST JOHN DIPLOMA IN SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY AND FORMATION Claritas Spiritual Theology is offering a two-year online Diploma in Spiritual Theology and Formation, beginning on Wednesday 16 September 2026. The course may also be followed for personal enrichment without assignments. Further information and registration are available at www.claritas-st.com by email at info@claritasst.com  or by telephone on 07305 159363. ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE A Church journeying through human history 19. The Church is present in the world as a sign of unity for the entire human family. She recognizes today's questions and challenges as the current setting in which to carry out her particular vocation of listening, dialogue and service, and of being responsive to everything concerning the lives of contemporary men and women. This involvement in people's lives helps  the Church understand ever more clearly that her mission has a historical scope and entails a responsibility for the way in which social relations are built. For this reason, she cannot consider herself a stranger to the forces shaping society. On the contrary, the Church actively participates in the processes by which society grows and is organized, and she offers her own contribution to the creation of a more just and fraternal society. Pope Francis emphasized this historical dimension of the Church's mission:  "No one can demand that religion should be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life, without concern for the soundness of civil institutions, without a right to offer an opinion on events affecting society." DISCOVERING CATHOLIC FAITH - JOIN OUR JOURNEY Are you curious about the Catholic faith? Do you feel drawn to explore a deeper relationship with God? We warmly invite you to join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - a beautiful journey of faith, prayer, and community, open to: Adults seeking to become Catholic Older children who wish to join the Church Baptised Christians who want to complete their initiation into the Catholic Church What is RCIA? RCIA is not just a "course" but a spiritual journey. Guided by the parish community, participants gradually discover the Catholic way of life through prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Along the way, there are special liturgical rites that affirm and support you, leading up to the most joyful moment of all - receiving the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil and becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. Please see Father Sean after Mass or Email worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk 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