Home Our Patron Saint Parish Office Parish News Parish Map Parish History Synodal Process 2021-2024 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 21st ~ 26th July 2024 Sat 20th July 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Henrietta Adjuah RIP First Mass of Sunday Sun 21st July 09.30am Thomas Kilbane  RIP (Anniv.) Cecilia Kilbane RIP (Anniv.) and Kilbane faqmily Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall 16th Sunday 11.15am John Dreelan 10th Anniversary RIP 5.30pm Bill Seymour Wed 24th July 10.00am Ellen Sims and her deceased relatives Feria Thu 25th July 10.00am Holy Souls Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Saint James Apostle Fri 26th July 10.00am Mary Purser and Patricia Hennessy RIP Followed by Adoration until 11am Saints Jachim and Ann Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass intentions and Events 28th July 2024 Sat 27th July 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Holy Souls First Mass of Sunday Sun 28th July 09.30am David Gammell RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall 17th Sunday 11.15am Fr Sean O'Conner Wellbeing 5.30pm Daniel O'Donovan RIP LOOKING AFTER FATHER BONIFACE Last Year Father Boniface was supposed to be supplying in another Parish but thankfully the Archdiocese re-directed him to here. He was superb and is now back with us until the end of July. He will be very grateful for any donations of food so please either see him after Mass or Email worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk so that we can ensure that he can spread out the wonderful care you showed him last time. THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE CELBRATION The Divine Mercy is holding a celebration of St Faustina at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent, on bank holiday Monday 26 August 2024 from 10am to 4.30pm. The reflection day will include teachings on the message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, adoration and benediction and veneration of the image of merciful Jesus. All Welcome. Call Millie on 07957594646 For more information. Coaches form Ealing Broadway and Victoria. 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. CELEBRATION MASS SAVE THE DATE We are planning to invite the children who were baptised at St Matthias during 2023 along with their parents and godparents to a Celebration Mass on 22nd September at 11.15am. HONG KONG COMMUNITY EVENT Caritas Southwark and UK Welcomes Refugees are hosting an evening at the Holy Family Sutton Green to meet the Hong Kong Community. Tuesday 23rd July 7.00pm-9.00pm at Holy Family RC Church Sorrento Road, Surrey SM1 1QU. Enjoy live music, vip guests, moving stories, Hong Kong food, building community and making friends. PILGRIMAGE to LOURDES Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes 70th Anniversary. Founded by Leonard Cheshire in 1954, we take frail and disabled people to Lourdes along with our own doctors, nurses and lay helpers. The week includes daily Mass, participation in processions, Stations of the Cross, a Water Ceremony and visits to the Grotto and Bartres plus social activities. Friday 23rd to Friday 30th August, flights from/to Stansted, cost £975 full board. Help with funding may be available. Helpers of all disciplines are always welcome. Please contact Paul Affleck on 020 8504 9138 or Angela at SearleAM@aol.com for more information. CHOIR PRACTICE The Choir are looking for new members to join the family choir. Ephesians 5:19 says, "singing and making melody to the lord with all your heart6." Itis to him and about him that we sing! Choir practice takes place in the Hall at 7pm on Wednesdays. All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. PILGRIMAGE TO MALTA Fr Philip Pak, our wonderful Hospital Chaplain, is leading a Pilgrimage to Malta on 7th-11th October 2024. For more information please visit stpeterspilgrimages.com or Email Info@stpeterspilgrimages.com READING FOR THE SUMMER Can I suggest a few ways we can use the summer fruitfully? 1) Read slowly the Gospel of Mark. If you have access to the internet or a Kindle, it will be the English Standard Version that we will use from the First Sunday of Advent. 2) If you prefer, the Acts of the Apostles is a fruitful place to begin. 3) Wisdom from the Western Isles: The Making of a Mystic Paperback by David Torkington 4) Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis of Sales 5) The Angry Christian: A Bible-based Strategy to Care for and Discipline a Valuable Emotion by Bert Ghezzi and Brandon Vogt. Welcome to the Web Site for the Catholic Parish of St. Matthias, Worcester Park, in the Archdiocese of Southwark. Our Parish is a lively Catholic 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