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 8th ~ 13th Feb 2026 Sat 7th Feb 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Theo Anton RIP First Mass of Sunday Sun 8th Feb 09.30am People of the Parish Edward McCarthy RIP FIFTH SUNDAY 11.15am Margaret Povey RIP 5.30pm Mary and Jerry O'Sullivan RIP Mon 9th Feb 11.30am Requiem Mass  Anita Johnston RIP Feria Wed 11th Feb 10.00am Benito De Souza RIP Our Lady of Lourdes Thur 12th Feb 10.00am James Read RIP Feria Fri 13th Feb 10.00am Wellbeing of Mary Walsh Followed by Adoration until 11am Feria Mass intentions and Events 15th February 2026 Sat 14th Feb 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Mary McBride RIP First Mass of Sunday Sun 15th Feb 09.30am Mary Walsh SIXTH SUNDAY Second Collection for the Clergy Support Fund 11.15am Wellbeing of Lorna Pereira  Marie Pestano RIP (1st Anniversary) 5.30pm People of The Parish BISHOP GERARD BRADLEY For his first Conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation, Bishop Gerard Confirmed our young people last Friday. Thank you to our Choir, Altar Servers, Church Cleaners, Stewards and Catechists. Congratulations to those Confirmed, who are the future of our Parish and their families. 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. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHOIR AT THE 9.30am MASS. The next Mass where the Young People's Choir will sing is the 22nd February. Please meet at 8.45am for a practice before Mass. 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 WEEKS YOUTUBE VIDEO: IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE BODY OF CHRIST? The Catholic Church proudly proclaims that the Church is the Body of Christ, but is this true and what does it mean? Archbishop John Wilson leads us through Scripture, the Church Fathers and Church Teaching to help us understand how we know the Catholic Church is the Body of Christ. The Worksheet for this Youtube video is on the back of this weeks Newsletter Clergy Support Fund Second Collection- Next Weekend The clergy in our Archdiocese have given us so much. They have been there for us in our happiest moments and comforted us when we have lost loved ones. Supporting priests in their retirement is one way to show your appreciation for all they have done for parishes. You make supporting our clergy in retirement possible, find out how to donate  to the Clergy Support Fund at www.rcaos.org.uk/donate/CSF You can also donate via telephone office hours Mon-Fri 020 7960 2504 or by using the Clergy Support Fund envelopes available today at the back of Church. Please continue to keep our Priests in your prayers. LENT IS APPROACHING Lent is ordered to preparing for the celebration of Easter, since the Lenten liturgy_prepares for celebration of the Paschal Mystery both catechumens, by the various stages of Christian Initiation, and the faithful, WEDNESDAY who recall their own baptism and do penance, (Missal, p. 133, 27). Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is the 1gth February.> 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.