Home Our Patron Saint Parish Office Parish News Parish Map Parish History 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 14th ~ 20th Aug 2022 Sat 13th Aug 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6pm Teresa and Brendan Dillon RIP 1st Mass of Sunday Sun 14th Aug 09.30am People of the Parish The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary 11.15am Bill and Carol McCartney 05.30pm Holy Souls Tue 16th Aug 10.00am John Michael and Florence Neve Peers Feria Wed 17th Aug 10.00am Thressiamma Joseph Kudilil Feria Thurs 18th Aug 10.00am Repose of the souls of Sarah Murray and Julia Moore Feria Fri 19th Aug 10.00am The wellbeing of Darren Gallagher Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11am Feria Sat 20th Aug 11.30am Mass for Thanksgiving – Rebello Family Confessions until 12.30pm Saint Bernard Mass intentions and Events 21st August 2022 Sat 20th Aug 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6pm Emergency Workers 1st Mass of Sunday Sun 21st Aug 09.30am Zdenek Mraz Twenty First Sunday (C) 11.15am Alfred Rebello’s wellbeing 05.30pm People of the Parish DAY OF PRAYER FOR UKRAINE The CCEE President has shared these words with us recently “Following the beautiful experience of the “Eucharistic chain”, accomplished during Lent with every CCEE member that guaranteed at least one Eucharistic celebration for the victims of the pandemic and for peace in Ukraine, we want to make another gesture of solidarity for this country stricken by the war that has already lasted many months. On Wednesday 14th September There will be a day of prayer throughout the whole continent. We have chosen 14 September, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, that is celebrated in a particularly solemn way in the Eastern Rite.” On Wednesday 14th September here at Saint Matthias we will have a Holy Hour from 10.30am-11.30am, after the 10am Mass. 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. REQUESTING MASS FOR A PARTICULAR INTENTION: A laudable Catholic custom is to have a Mass said for a specific intention. All Masses, of course, are offered to the glory of God and for the salvation of the whole world, but often there is also a specific intention; here in the Parish the intentions are usually printed in the newsletter. Anyone may request a Mass to be said for their particular intention. It is customary, when requesting a Mass, to make an offering as a way of being especially associated with that Mass. However, it is not necessary to make an offering. The usual suggested donation is £10; some give less, some give more, some give nothing. Please never feel that you cannot have a Mass said for your intentions due to lack of funds. A Mass costs nothing – except, of course, the life-saving death and resurrection of Jesus. Mass Intention envelopes are available by the entrances of the church. PARISH PRAYER BOARD AND NOTICE BOARDS Work has commenced to clear the notice boards and Church of any outdated literature and to update with the new. We would ask that any materials or literature are forwarded to the Parish office, posted through the presbytery door or given to Father Sean so that they can be displayed  in the most appropriate place. The prayer board will be cleared on a monthly basis as it has been in the past. We kindly ask that you date your prayer so that it is not unintentionally taken down before you would like. Any special prayers or intentions can of course be brought to the attention of Father Sean. CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and practical. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process. The CCRS is managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies (BORS) on behalf of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales; it is designed primarily for teachers  in Catholic schools but it is open to anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. The course commences on the 13th September for a two-year in person course or as a one-year online course via Zoom. Further information can be found here: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs ST BERNADETTE RELIC TOUR On Thursday 20th October the women’s group of the Parish are organising a visit to St George’s Cathedral for the St. Bernadette Relic Pilgrimage Tour. Please email the Parish office by the 10th September should you wish to join this group. If you would like to arrange your own group, please also email the Parish office, worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk, for assistance with planning. Further information can be found here: https://stbernadette.org.uk/ 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