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 15th ~ 20th Feb 2026 Sat 21st Feb 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Mrs McGee RIP First Mass of Sunday Sun 22nd Feb 09.30am Michael and Angela Walsh Cakes and Coffee in Hall FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 11.15am Wellbeing of Jo Johnson 5.30pm People of The Parish Mass intentions and Events 1st March 2026 Sat 28th Feb 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm People of The Parish First Mass of Sunday Sun 1st Mar 09.30am Special Intention Cakes and Coffee in Hall SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Second Collection for CAFOD Lent Fast Day 11.15am Wellbeing of James Wilson 5.30pm Michael Hamilton RIP NO WEEKDAY MASSES The Archbishop has called his Priests  together next week, so this means there is no weekday Mass here. There is Weekday Mass at St Clemnts, Ewell at the following times: Monday 10am, Tuesday 7am, Wednesday 10am, Thursday 7pm, Friday 10am. Saint Christopher's, Cheam on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 10.00 am 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. CAFOD'S FAMILY FAST DAY THIS LENT IS ON FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY FAMILY FAST DAY is a vital moment to raise funds for CAFOD and Hilary Leacock will speak at all Masses this Weekend  to explain all we need to know. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHOIR AT THE 9.30am MASS. We welcome our Young People's Choir for the 9.30am 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. WHAT IS PAPAL INFALLIBILITY? Fr Stephen Langridge, the Parish Priest of St Elizabeth of Portugal in Richmond, answers the question "what is Papal infallibility"? As Fr Stephen explains, Papal infallibility is not about human authority; it's about divine fidelity - the faithfulness of Christ to His Bride, the Church. It is one of the ways Jesus keeps His promise: I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20). The Worksheet for this Youtube video is on the back of this weeks Newsletter THANKYOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR PARISH We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our parishioners, and are not asking for any more donations. We are only looking to organise things more efficiently to maximise income! This is aimed at those that: 1. Currently give cash for donations and could change to bank standing order 2. Taxpayers who do not currently gift aid your donation If you fit either category or both, then please let us help you. Volunteers will be available to assist in the Parish Hall after all Masses during the weekends of 28th February/1st March and 7thMarch/8th March. Both options involve the same form. Forms will be available in the hall, or at the back of the church. Forms can also be posted through the front door of the presbytery. 1. Standing Order - The Easiest Way to Give Instead of putting money into the weekly offertory at church, a set amount can be paid automatically from your bank, either weekly or monthly. You will need to provide your account number and sort code and the amount you wish to give, on the form. We will send this form to your bank to activate. Your details will remain confidential. You remain in full control — you can amend or cancel at any time through your bank. 2. Gift Aid - Increase Your Donation by 25% at No Extra Cost If you are a UK taxpayer, you can make your donation worth 25% more simply by completing a Gift Aid declaration. For every £1 you give, the parish can claim an extra 25p from HMRC - at no cost to you. If you do not currently pay by Gift Aid and you are a UK taxpayer, please complete the Gift Aid section of the form which will count for all future donations. Please Join Us in Supporting Our Parish Let us continue to build a strong, faith-filled parish community together. If you are able, please visit the Church Hall after Mass on one of the March weekends. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our parish.