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 5th ~ 10th April 2026 Sat 4th April 11.00am until 1.00pm Confessions HOLY SATURDAY 08.30pm THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT  Intentions of Hannah O'Connor Sun 5th April 09.30am People of The Parish Cakes and Coffee in Hall EASTER SUNDAY  OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 11.15am Kathleen Gardner RIP 5.30pm Deceased Relatives of the Hooper and Taylor Family Wed 8th April 10.00am Anita Johnston RIP Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thur 9th April 10.00am Christine Ann Doyle Gorham RIP Teas and Coffees in Hall Thursday within the Octave of Easter Fri 10th April 10.00am Michael Walsh (Get Well) Followed by Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament until 11am Friday within the Octave of Easter. Mass intentions and Events 12th April 2026 Sat 11th April 06.30pm Nan and Paul Lavelli RIP FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 12th April 09.30am Mary Walsh Cakes and Coffee in Hall SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (OR OF DIVINE MERCY) 11.15am Jimmy Beatty (Birthday) RIP 5.30pm People of The Parish THIS WEEKS YOUTUBE VIDEO WITH CANON MICHAEL BRANCH DO CATHOLICS WORSHIP MARY? Canon Michael Branch addresses the misconception that Catholics worship Mary, by taking us through Scripture so we can understand why honour and devotion are owed to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As Canon Michael explains, by giving Mary honour and love, we are imitating Christ. Like our Saviour - the Lord Jesus - we can never love Mary too much. And Mary, through her love of the Lord Jesus, will always draw us to the love and mercy of God. Youtube video 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. EASTER ENVELOPES AVAILABLE The Easter Envelopes are used for collection at Masses at Easter. This is the traditional Thank You' collection by parishioners to their Priest in their parish for his work and service. The Christmas Offering together with the Easter Offering forms the Priest's main source of income for the year. Priests depend on generosity of parishioners for their personal income. SINCERE THANKS. Thank you to all who help  in any way here in Saint Matthias. In the words of our Archbishop, those who think they should be thanked personally, this message is for you. Seriously, thank you to our Readers, Choir, Altar Servers, Sacristans, Cleaners, Catechists, Florists, Linen Cleaners, Safeguarding Leads, Health and Safety, Collectors and Counters, Gift Aid co-ordinator, Accountant, Newsletter Staplers, Church Openers, Lima Supporters, Eucharistic Ministers, Ladies Group, Men's Group and all others in their quiet way keep this Parish and their Priest on the straight and narrow. ARCHBISHOP JOHN AT THE CHRISM MASS. We are, each of us, united in Christ through the sacrament of Baptism which is  the foundation of the whole Christian life. Baptism is the gateway to life in the Spirit, which we live together  in the communion of the Church. Baptism is the door of access to all the other sacraments and the source of every vocation. Baptised through water and the Holy Spirit, we are all anointed to evangelise. We rightly share a common dignity as a priestly, prophetic, and royal people. Christ has "made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father" (Rev 1:6) such that "the whole community of believers is ... priestly." Through our baptism, and our confirmation, and strengthened by the Holy Eucharist, we each participate in Christ's mission according to our calling. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO RISE FROM THE DEAD? The Scriptures speak of new life; of joy; of seeing sins put to death; of victorious, confident living even in the midst of woe. Yet such experiences are remote for many (though certainly not all). Even worse, there are some who, through sloth, see new life and victory over sinful drives as something less than appealing. It could mean giving up some favourite sins. It could mean being more generous, loving and forgiving. It could mean not excusing personal mediocrity. It could mean resisting the temptation to compromise with the world. Yes, the Resurrection is challenging - it's somewhat like an unknown landscape!