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 27th Sept ~ 2nd Oct 2026 Sat 26th Sept 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm People of The Parish FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 27th Sept 09.30am Seamus Judge RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 11.15am Mark McKenna (Birthday) 5.30pm Anna Borowiec RIP Cyril Pereira (Anniversary) RIP Tue 29th Sept 07.30pm Discovering the Catholic Faith: WHO IS JESUS? IN CHURCH HALL-ALL WELCOME Wed 30th Sept 10.00am Thomas O'Sullivan (Anniversary) RIP Saint Jerome 12.30pm Requiem Mass for Frederika Sizer RIP Thur 1st Oct 10.00am Jimmy McKenna (Birthday) RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Fri 2nd Oct 10.00am For the Obayda and Youlova Families. For the wellbeing of Family and Friends. The Holy Guardian Angels Mass intentions and Events 4th October 2026 Sat 3rd Oct 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Donna 60th Birthday FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 4th Oct 09.30am People of the  Parish Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY ROSARY SUNDAY 11.15am Seamus Judge RIP Anton (Dushianthan) David RIP 5.30pm Brian Johnston RIP and Anita Johnston RIP MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Thank you to all who supported our Coffee Morning, THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: WHY DO WE NEED TO ASK GOD FOR FORGIVENESS? If God is all good and if Jesus died for our sins, do we need to ask God for forgiveness? Yes, we do, as Fr Matthew explains. This is because we sin, which means we choose to go against God's perfect will for us. Youtube video NATIONAL MASS COUNT Over the next few Sundays we will be counting the number of worshippers at all Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses. 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. ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 57. Along with a greater awareness of the value of every human person and their rights, recognition of minority rights has also grown. Yet, there is still a long way to go to ensure  that the rights of a great many, namely  women, are equally and genuinely  guaranteed throughout the world. It is a fact that "doubly poor are those women who endure situations of exclusion, mistreatment and violence, since they are frequently less able to defend their rights. " It is, therefore, not enough to state simply that men and women have equal dignity and rights; it is necessary that this be reflected in concrete decisions, such as in laws, access to employment, education, social and political responsibilities, and the way society listens to and values women's contributions. As long as this gap persists, we cannot say that society truly and fully recognizes that women have the same dignity as men. 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. WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO WERE BAPTISED IN THE LAST YEAR With joy we welcome them to the 11.15am Mass. MESSAGE FROM POPE LEO XIV Sunday, 27th September, marks the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. My thoughts go out to migrants and refugees, especially minors compelled to leave their homeland. Children and teenagers are the most vulnerable. They often endure unspeakable suffering, violence, torture, exploitation, and traumatic conditions. It is not uncommon for them to lose their lives along migration routes. I appeal to everyone's sense of responsibility: may we all feel a sense of involvement in the lives of these young people, who must always be protected and supported. BLESSED FULTON SHEEN In 1979, Archbishop Fulton Sheen gave his final interview, the 5 most important things he said were: 1. Modern erotic culture is a failure of purpose, not merely a failure of rules. 2. Children require moral formation, not permissive abandonment disguised as freedom. 3. The human heart wants life, truth, and love in an absolute form; this desire points to God 4. The Church cannot become credible by copying the world. 5. The family depends on sacrificial love, not mutual self-satisfaction. 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