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St. Matthias, Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SX. |
Bus routes: 151, 213, 613, 627, 668, K10, N213 | |
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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”
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Mass intentions and Events
1st ~ 6th Dec 2024
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Sat
30th
Nov
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06.30pm |
Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm
Mr & Mrs Loftus
and family
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First Mass of Sunday
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Sun
1st
Dec
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09.30am |
People
of the
Parish
Followed by Teas and Coffees
in the Hall.
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First Sunday
of
Advent
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11.15am |
Nan and Paul Lavelli
RIP
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5.30pm |
Martin Ganley
RIP
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Mon
2nd
Dec
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12 Noon |
Requiem Mass
for
Thomas Searle
RIP
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Wed
4th
Dec
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10.00am |
Deceased
Worshippers
from
St. Matthias
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Feria
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Thu
5th
Dec
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10.00am |
Prayers for
Gary Duffy
Followed by
Teas and Coffees
in
the Hall
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Feria
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Fri
6th
Dec
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08.10am |
Mass at
Richard Challoner
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Feria
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10.00am
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Thomas Searle RIP
Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
until 11am
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07.30pm |
Tamil Mass
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Mass intentions and Events
8th December 2024 |
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Sat
7th
Dec |
06.30pm |
Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm
Steve Knight
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First Mass of Sunday
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Sun
8th
Dec
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09.30am |
Winnie Humphrey
RIP
NO Teas and Coffees
in the Hall.
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Second Sunday
of
Advent
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11.15am |
People
of the
Parish
Nagaraj Bernard RIP
(1st Anniversary)
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5.30pm |
Martin Ganley
RIP
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A COPY OF WALK WITH ME
FOR EVERYONE.
 This will be distributed at the end of Mass.
There are also children
friendly
versions available.
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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.
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NATIVITY PLAY
 Children's Liturgy group
will be
presenting a short Nativity play
at the family Mass
on Christmas Eve.
If your child would like to take part, please speak to one of the catechists after the 9.30am Mass for more information.
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HELP READING FR BIJU MANUSCRIPT
Fr Biju has written a book on Catholicism
in London, with a foreword
by His Eminence Cardinal Nichols.
Now, he is working on a new book that demonstrates the existence of God through science, technology, and human inventions.
This book aims to help young people understand our place in the world.
He is looking for volunteers to read the manuscript and contribute before publication.
If interested please contact him at
bijujohn@rcaos.org.uk
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A DAY WITH MARY
A Day With Mary is taking place at
St George's Cathedral, Southwark on Saturday 14 December (10.15am to 5.15pm).
Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop
of Southwark Diocese, John Wilson.
Further information is available at www.adaywithmary.org
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SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS DINNER
The Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner
and Party this year will be
on Sunday 8th December.
Invitations are now out.
Senior citizens who would like to attend please contact Christine on 07979 607161
or write your details in an envelope
and pop through Fr Sean’s door so that
we can ensure you get an invitation.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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READINGS AT MASS IN ADVENT
 Children's Liturgy
group
The Introduction to the Lectionary reads: Throughout the liturgical year, but above
all during the seasons of Advent, Lent
and Easter, the choice and sequence
of readings are aimed at giving us a
deeper perception of the faith we profess
and of the history of salvation.
One of the special features of Advent is the frequency of readings from the prophets of the Hebrew Bible, and particularly from Isaiah.
It is important to know that the sixty six chapters of the book of Isaiah fall into
three sections, usefully known
as ‘first’, ‘second’ and ‘third’ Isaiah.
Isaiah of Jerusalem lived in the 8th century.
We read about his ‘call’ in the temple in Jerusalem in chapter 6, and chapters
1 to 39 relate to this prophet.
But chapters 40-55 date to the exile
in the sixth century, and chapters 56-66
are even later, with the probable
involvement of several prophets.
Christians consider that Isaiah
was the prophet of the Messiah.
St Jerome goes so far as to call Isaiah
‘not only a prophet, but an evangelist’.
The book of Isaiah became associated with the Messiah and with Advent due to the presence of a number of texts which Christians saw as "fulfilled" with Jesus.
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Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
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Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;”
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Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,"
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Isaiah 40:3 "A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God".
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SIGN-UP TO THE
SPIRITUALITY COMMISSION'S
ADVENT 2024 REFLECTIONS
 Children's Liturgy
group
The Southwark Spirituality Commission will be sending daily reflections during Advent featuring Scripture, thoughts and prayers.
You can sign-up to receive them directly into your inbox each morning by going to
tinyurl.com/adventreflections2024
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Welcome to the Web Site for the Catholic Parish of St. Matthias, Worcester Park, in the Archdiocese of Southwark.
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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.
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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 |
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