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 Saint Matthias Catholic Parish of Worcester Park Including New Malden, South of the A3 Parish Priest: Father Sean O'Connor 201 Cheam Common Road, KT4 8SX. Tel: 020 8337 1782 Parish Web Site: www.saintmatthias.org.uk Father Sean: seanoconnor@rcaos.org.uk Parish Office: worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk St Helier & Epsom Hospital Chaplain: Fr. Philip Pak 07477545080 Safeguarding: Sarah Wiseman Anthony Gallagher worcesterparksg1@safeguardrcaos.org.uk Mass intentions and Events 25th ~ 30th Jan 2026 Sat 24th Jan 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Ellen Sims and her deceased relatives First Mass of Sunday Sun 25th Jan 09.30am Welfare of Mrs Patricia Kilbane and Family THIRD SUNDAY Sunday of the Word of God. Second Collection Maintenance of St George's Cathedral 11.15am People of the Parish 5.30pm Christine Anne Doyle RIP (3rd Anniversary) Wed 28th Jan 10.00am Jim and Mary Sullivan RIP Saint Thomas Aquinas Thur 29th Jan 1.00pm Requiem Mass Edlyn Linton RIP Feria Fri 30th Jan 10.00am Deceased Worshippers from St Matthias Feria Mass intentions and Events 1st February 2026 Sat 31st Jan 11am-1pm In Parish Hall Why Evangelise (Share the Good News of Jesus Christ)? 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm People of the Parish First Mass of Sunday Sun 1st Feb 09.30am Keith Howard- Press RIP FOURTH SUNDAY Gloria, Creed. Racial Justice Day Second Collection 11.15am Patricia Latta RIP 5.30pm Anita Johnstone RIP BIRTHDAY THANK YOU Thanks to your generosity in  my 60th Birthday Collection, I was able to upgrade my Laptop and buy new Vestments. Once again thank you. CALLED TO BEAR FRUIT CONSULTATION Our Parish Meeting explored where we as a Parish can grow and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.  I will update you on the feedback to see where we go from here. BISHOP-ELECT CANON GERARD BRADLEY Canon Bradley has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Southwark by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. His Episcopal Ordination will take place on Monday 2nd February at 12.30pm at Saint George's Cathedral. He will be with us on Friday 6th February to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation  on our young people. 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. WHY EVANGELISE (SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST)? The Deanery Pastoral Council invite all adults to an event in our Hall. 11am - 1pm Saturday 31st January 2026, St Matthias Church Hall. Father Sean will introduce the Sycamore programme and explore how it can be used to evangelise in our parish life. Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today. DEBUT OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLES CHOIR • AT THE 9.30am MASS. Please pray this is a success. BECOME AN AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST AND BE A JOYFUL WITNESS FOR THE LORD JESUS AND HIS CHURCH In response to a growing interest in the Catholic faith, the Archdiocese of Southwark has launched Ambassadors for Christ, a landmark apologetics project. This video series is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: IS THE EUCHARIST THE BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST? The Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ, is the heart of the Catholic Church. It is the "source and summit" of our faith and it is from Eucharist that the "Church draws her life". But has the Catholic Church got this wrong? Did the Lord Jesus really mean the Eucharist is his body and his blood? Taking us on a journey through Scripture, the Church Fathers and early Christians, as well as Church Teaching, Archbishop John Wilson helps us to understand that the words of the Lord Jesus are not symbolism, the Lord Jesus meant it when he said "my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink" (John 6:55-56). The Lord Jesus was telling the disciples,  and he is telling us, that in the Eucharist, he is with us. The Worksheet for this Youtube Video and a QR code to link to the Youtube video is on the back of this weeks Newsletter St George's Cathedral Second Collection 25th January St George's Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Southwark, home to 175 parishes and over 50,000 Roman Catholics. For many Catholics living and working across London and the South East of England, St George's has been a beacon of light. Today, St George's Cathedral continues  to attract thousands of worshippers  and visitors each year, as well as serving a lively local parish community. The Cathedral frequently hosts important Diocesan and national celebrations, as well as concerts and events for various Catholic charities. St George's Cathedral serves as a spiritual home and 'beehive' for Catholic evangelisation and mission across the Archdiocese of Southwark. St George's Cathedral is entirely reliant upon the generosity of its parishioners, volunteers and the Archdiocese of Southwark to keep its doors open. It does not receive Vatican or government funding, nor has an endowment to rely on. Your support can enable the Cathedral to remain open daily to those seeking a place of peace, prayer and worship. Thank you! Donate Online: >www.rcaos.org.uk/Cathedral   Telephone weekdays 9 am - 5 pm: 020 7960 2504 Cash / Cheque - please use the St George's Cathedral envelopes at the back of church.