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Saint Matthias
Catholic Parish
of Worcester Park
Including New Malden, South of the A3
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Mass intentions and Events
6th ~ 11th Sept 2026 |
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Sat
5th
Sept |
06.30pm
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Confession 5.30pm
until 6.00pm
Mark McKenna (Anniversary)
RIP
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FIRST MASS OF
SUNDAY
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Sun
6th
Sept
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09.30am |
Mary Walsh
(Galway)
Get Well
Followed by Teas and Coffees
in the Hall
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TWENTY-THIRD
SUNDAY
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11.15am |
People
of The
Parish
Cuthbert
and Pearl
Alphonse
RIP
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5.30pm |
Anna Borowiecz
RIP
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Wed
9th
Sept
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10.00am |
Mary, Patrick, Michael,
Tony Walsh
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Feria |
Thur
10th
Sept
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10.00am
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Wellbeing of Paul
Burrows
Followed by Teas and Coffees
in the Hall
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Feria |
Fri
11th
Sept
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10.00am |
Holy Souls
Followed by Adoration
until 11am
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Feria |
1.30pm
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Requiem Mass
for
Rose McCann
RIP
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Mass intentions and Events
13th September 2026 |
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Sat
12th
Sept |
06.30pm
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Confession 5.30pm
until 6.00pm
Susan Fry
RIP
(Mother of Sarah, Simon and Paul. Wife of Richard.
Grandmother of James, Alex, Matthew, Lottie and Thomas).
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FIRST MASS OF
SUNDAY
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Sun
13th
Sept
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09.30am |
Mary Walsh
(Galway)
Get Well
Followed by Teas and Coffees
in the Hall
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TWENTY-FORTH
SUNDAY
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11.15am |
People
of The
Parish
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5.30pm |
Anna Borowiecz
RIP
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DISCOVERING CATHOLIC FAITH -
JOIN OUR JOURNEY
-MEETING TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM IN PARISH HALL
Are you curious about the Catholic faith?
Do you feel drawn to explore a deeper relationship with God?
We warmly invite you to join the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA)
- a beautiful journey of faith,
prayer, and community, open to:
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Adults seeking to become Catholic
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Older children who
wish to join the Church
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Baptised Christians who want to
complete their initiation into
the Catholic Church
What is RCIA?
RCIA is not just a "course"
but a spiritual journey.
Guided by the parish community, participants gradually discover the Catholic way of life through prayer, reflection, and fellowship.
Along the way, there are special liturgical rites that affirm and support you, leading up to the most joyful moment of all - receiving the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil and becoming
a full member of the Catholic Church.
Please see Father Sean after Mass or Email
worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk
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SERVICE FOR THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN HARMED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026
The Archdiocese of Southwark will be holding their annual service for those that have been harmed by abuse on the 30th September 2026, at 6.30pm at St George's Cathedral.
The service will be lead by Archbishop John Wilson and is an opportunity for the archdiocese community to express their solidarity and compassion to those that have been hurt by abuse and our commitment to building safe environments for all.
Please attend if you are able.
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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.
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YOUR UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORT AND COOPERATION PLEASE.
As announced at all Masses recently,
we sadly discovered discarded
Hosts under the benches.
As a result, each one of us is requested to receive and consume Holy Communion in front of th Minister before they move away.
We ask parents to be aware as well.
Thank you for your words of sympathy and encouragement last weekend.
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THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO:
DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH DISCOURAGE
READING THE BIBLE?
Canon David Gibbons addresses
the myth that Catholics are
discouraged from reading the Bible.
Youtube video
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ENCYCLICAL LETTER
MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF
HIS HOLINESS
POPE LEO XIV
ON SAFEGUARDING
THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME
OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
52. When we speak of dignity, we do not always use the word in the same way.
Sometimes we refer to moral dignity,
namely the way in which a person
directs his or her choices and actions.
At other times, we think of social
dignity, which refers to a person's
living conditions and the concrete
respect received from society.
In other cases, we refer to existential dignity, meaning the way in which a person perceives his or her own worth and the value of life.
These aspects of dignity can
be enhanced or diminished.
In addition to these notions, there is
also the more profound and important
level of ontological dignity.
This is the dignity that belongs to every human being simply by virtue of existing, of having been willed, created and loved by God.
No sin, failure, humiliation or exclusion can diminish the profound value of a human life that God has willed and called into being.
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11 TO 14 YEAR OLDS
OF ST MATTHIAS, ASSEMBLE!
Exciting things are coming!
St Matthias youth group is launching on Wednesday 16 September.
A place to chill with your friends, make new ones, have some food, play some games and grow in your faith in Jesus.
Meet from 6.30 to 8pm on Wednesday 16 September, in the church hall.
Parents, for more info, contact Isabel at worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk
or just come along.
See you there!
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Rainbow, Brownies and Guides at St Matthias New term - looking for a new activity for your daughter?
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides meet
weekly in our Parish Centre for lots of fun activities, games, learn new skills from
cooking to crafts, as well as challenges
and helping others in our community.
They also go on trips, residentials and camps.
We have spaces in our units.
Rainbows are for 4 and half to 7 yr olds; Brownies for 7 to 10 yr olds;
and guides for 10 to 14 yr olds.
If your daughter is interested in joining
in the fun, please email:
christine@girlguiding-glw.org.uk
to find out more
or register directly on the
Girlguiding website
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SPONSORED WALK 26 September 2026
The Knights of St. Columba are doing a sponsored walk on Saturday 26 September
in Nonsuch Park, Cheam, at 2pm in aid
of St Raphael's Hospice, North Cheam.
The hospice, which was founded by the Daughters of the Poor, provides specialist end-of-life and palliative care.
We would greatly appreciate your support with our fundraising event especially during these hard times for the hospice.
There are sponsorship forms in the church for those who wish to do the walk with us.
Otherwise, the easiest way to support is by donating on our Just Giving page:
https://justgiving.com/team
/ksc328-walk-2026
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HOW DO WE PRAY?
How do we build a better, more fulfilling relationship with God?
You are warmly invited to join an experiential programme called Teach Us to Pray facilitated by Southwark Diocesan Spirituality Commission.
The programme will be online on Tuesdays, starting 6th October from 7pm to 8.15pm.
Following 4 online sessions, there is an invitation to conclude the programme with an in-person Reflection Day in a Diocesan Retreat Centre on 5th or 12th December.
There is no commitment to attend
all sessions - join us whenever you can.
For details/ to sign up see https://aecsouthwark.churchsuite.com
/events/tnpn4hqd
or email for
further information spirituality@rcaos.org.uk
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