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 17th ~ 22nd May 2026 Sat 16th May 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm lan Nolan & Family FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 17th May 09.30am Michael Catton RIP Cakes and Coffee in Hall SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SUNDAY 11.15am Mary and Jerry O'Sullivan and their deceased relatives. Mariamma Ignatius RIP 5.30pm People of The Parish Michael Searle (60th Birthday) Mrs Adjuah Henrietta Ayoola RIP Wed 20th May 10.00am Alice Mary Quaye RIP Feria Thur 21st May 10.00am Benoida Baldonado-Bliss RIP Feria Fri 22nd May 10.00am Bernadette Fernandez RIP Alfred & Mary Joliffe RIP Saint Rita of Cascia Mass intentions and Events 24th May 2026 Sat 23rd May 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm People of The Parish FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 24th May 09.30am Mary Walsh (Get well) PENTECOST SUNDAY 11.15am Brian O'Neill RIP 5.30pm Alan Hartnett RIP (Anniversary) ENCOUNTER PENTECOST AT ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL There is a celebration day of faith and fun for all the family at its Encounter Pentecost Day on Saturday 23rd May 2026 - 10am to 5pm. Activities include a special programme for children and teens as well as talks and testimonies, stalls selling food and an opportunity to find out more about various ministries and groups working in the diocese. There will be different kinds of prayer opportunities including the Rosary, confessions, adoration, prayer for healing and a chant workshop. The keynote address in the morning will be given by Fr Emmanuel Mansford CFR and the day will finish with a concelebrated Mass. Free entry. For more details see: www.encounterpentecost.com   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. THIS WEEKS YOUTUBE VIDEO WHY DO CATHOLICS CALL PRIESTS FATHER? In the Gospel of Matthew (23:9), Jesus says "call no man on earth your Father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven". So why do we - as Catholics - call our priests Father? Using Scripture and Church teaching, Father Matthew O'Gorman explains Youtube video WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY COLLECTION: THIS SUNDAY This collection supports the work of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. The CCN seeks to be of service both to the Church and the world in offering professional channels of communication, and provides support for the Bishops of England and Wales and the wider Church in promoting the Gospel through the media on current issues. Its office is the focus for media enquiries on national matters, and seeks to develop the public profile of the Church and its teaching. WORLD-RENOWNED SCRIPTURE SCHOLAR DR SCOTT HAHN WILL SPEAK AT ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL, SOUTHWARK. Dr Hahn will deliver two presentations, one on the Eucharist (Road to Emmaus: Cultivating Eucharistic Amazement) and the other on the Lord's Prayer (Understanding Our Father: Reflections on the Lord's Prayer). This exciting event is taking place at 6pm-10pm on Thursday 28 May, with tickets priced at £20. The tickets are expected to sell-out fast, so please book early to avoid disappointment. aec.rcaos.org.uk/LATEST/HAHN-MAY26 BUILD A BETTER MARRIAGE This is a one-day marriage-enrichment event on May 23rd aimed at couples, whether married five years or 55 years. There is no charge and no group sharing. Couples have the opportunity individually to explore their relationship and levels of communication, which is the key to relationship. It starts at 9.00am and finishes by 4.30pm. The venue is St Elphege's, Wallington. More details T: 07983 524 727 or E:mflkent@rcaos.org.uk CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The popular annual Marriage Mass will take place at St George's Cathedral on 11th July at 3.00pm. Couples celebrating special anniversaries this year, their first, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or any later anniversary, are invited to apply for places. They will then receive a personal invitation to the Mass from Archbishop John Wilson and have an opportunity to renew their marriage vows. Apply to:mflsw@rcaos.org.uk THE LIFE OF CHRIST 16 - 20 JUNE 2026 - THE STORY OF JESUS, BROUGHT TO LIFE Discover the wonder of Jesus' life with an unforgettable event for all the family. The Life of Christ is a play like no other, placing you in the middle of an  immersive theatre experience. Join over a hundred actors in the stunning grounds of Wintershall Estate as this magnificent story is movingly recreated with authentic detail in an epic open-air production. Watch the Wedding in Cana, the Feeding of the 5000 and the Last Supper unfold before your eyes. It's the perfect day out for families, faith groups, theatre lovers and schools. Tickets can be booked www.wintershall.org.uk/event/life-of-christ/ Please note that 16th & 17h June are schools only days. There is limited availability on Thursday 18th & Friday 19th June. At present there is availability on Saturday 20th June but please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, GIFT AID ENVELOPES These will be distributed this weekend in the Hall.