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 20th ~ 25th Oct 2024 Sat 19th Oct 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm James Malone and the Malone Family First Mass of Sunday Sun 20th Oct 09.30am People of The Parish Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall. 29th Sunday WORLD MISSION SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION FOR MISSIO 11.15am Elizabeth Sage RIP 5.30pm Sarah Jane Ganley (24th Anniversary) RIP 6.30pm Discovering Christ in Parish Hall (Car Park entrance) Wed 23rd Oct 10.00am Deceased Worshippers from St. Matthias (FM) Feria Thu 24th Oct 10.00am Mary Kutti Kuruvila Thuruthoor Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Feria Fri 25th Oct 10.00am Gerry Cole RIP Feria Mass intentions and Events 27th October 2024 Sat 26th Oct 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Jane and Lydia Menzies RIP First Mass of Sunday Sun 27th Oct 09.30am lare, Micky and Lauralie Nolan Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall. 30th Sunday 11.15am Lila Bastiampillai RIP 5.30pm People of the Parish 6.30pm Discovering Christ in Parish Hall (Car Park entrance) CHRISTMAS FAIR The Rainbows, Brownies & Guides are holding their Christmas Fair on Saturday 16th November. They are now collecting items and would welcome: any unwanted gifts, toiletries, jewellery, toys, books, preserves, chocolate, raffle prizes and bric-a-brac. They are not able to accept electrical items or furniture. There will be a box in the porch for your donations. Thank you. 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. AN EVENING FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI - 31ST OCTOBER The Archbishop will be giving a talk on Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati's life at an event hosted by the Southwark Catholic Youth Service on 31st October at St George?s Cathedral. The event for 18-40 year olds starts at 6:30pm, with Eucharistic Adoration and praise and worship led by One Hope Project THE ROSARY IN OCTOBER: The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. Those who recite five decades of the Rosary in church, or a family, or as a group may gain a plenary indulgence daily. You can also recite daily the Litany of Loreto and the Prayer to Saint Joseph. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Today, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. By supporting Missio, the Pope?s charity for world mission, we stand united as God?s global family, in prayer, solidarity, and action. We are called to ?go and invite everyone to the banquet? for the joy of Christ?s Resurrection is a gift meant to be shared with the entire world. Please pray for missionaries and give what you can to this vital collection, bringing God?s compassion, peace, and justice to those in need. To donate, use the Missio envelope, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk  to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit, and Gift Aid your donation if possible. WHY DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE AND EUTHANASIA? The Catholic Church opposes the legalisation of assisted suicide out of concern for the good of every person in society, the protection of this good in law, and the spiritual and pastoral care of the sick and dying. Assisted suicide is inherently wrong. In addition, the evidence from other jurisdictions shows that there can be no ?safe? or limited assisted suicide law. Life is a gift from God and remains equally valuable even in times of suffering. Life is to be cherished and cared for at all stages from conception until natural death, and it is morally wrong to intentionally end the life of a person, including at their request. Both assisted suicide and euthanasia involve the deliberate termination of human life and are therefore a violation of the sanctity of life. In practice, the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia would endanger the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Many people living with disabilities, suffering from progressive illnesses or approaching the end of their lives can be highly vulnerable and feel themselves to be a burden on their loved ones and the wider community. Evidence from countries in which assisted suicide has been legalised demonstrates that those who seek it often report a fear of burdening their loved ones with their suffering. In the words of Pope Francis, ?the sick, the vulnerable and the poor are at the heart of the Church? and thus it is our duty to protect them. Legalising assisted suicide or euthanasia would also send a strong message that people who are suffering are less worthy than other members of our community. PRAYING THE PSALMS A new online prayer campaign has been launched by the Archdiocese of Southwark, encouraging people to make praying the Psalms a part of their daily lives. Launching the campaign, Archbishop John Wilson said he is often greeted with questions about prayer and while the questions may vary slightly, at their heart people are searching for the purpose of prayer and guidance on how to make it a part of their life. The beauty and power of the Psalms  is that they can provide comfort through the many situations people face in life. Archbishop John explained that when he is suffering, he takes comfort in Psalm 31 and its call for God to be a ?rock of refuge for me?. This is the very Psalm the Lord Jesus turned to when he said, ?into your hands I commend my spirit?. Over the coming weeks and months, the Archdiocese of Southwark will be posting prayer videos across social media using the Psalms in the hope that it will encourage people to make praying the Psalms a regular part of their lives. Archbishop John encouraged people who are searching about why or how to pray, or ?the next time your child or grandchild is curious about prayer? to ?turn to the Psalms?. Because, he said, ?by praying the Psalms, you too can discover the beauty and power of prayer? and ?it is in the Psalms you will find the love and mercy of the Lord?. Archdiocese of Southwark Praying the Psalms webpage: www.rcaos.org.uk/news-events/news/in-the-psalmsyou-will-find-the-lord-jesus-says-archbishop/ 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