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 25th ~ 30th Oct 2026 Sat 24th Oct 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm People of The Parish FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 25th Oct 09.30am Philippe Michailidis RIP Cameron Waldek- Cooks RIP THIRTIETH SUNDAY   11.15am Yogammah Marriampillai (Anniversary) RIP Antonio Afonso, Maria Gongalves, Joao Damas, Rosa Damas, Rosa Branco, Artur Branco. 5.30pm Anna Borowiec RIP Tue 27th Oct 07.30pm Discovering the Catholic Faith: THE GIFT OF FAITH IN CHURCH HALL-ALL WELCOME Wed 28th Oct 10.00am William Long RIP Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, Feast Thur 29th Oct 10.00am Wellbeing of Howard Sheldon Feria Fri 30th Oct 10.00am Anna Borowiec RIP Adoration until 11am Feria Mass intentions and Events 1st November 2026 Sat 31st Oct 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Sam Jiminez RIP FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 1st Nov 09.30am Jose Emilio Santamaria All Saints   11.15am Theresa Mariampillai RIP 5.30pm People of The Parish THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: WHY DO CATHOLICS BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD? Fr Dermott O'Gorman on the dignity  of the human body, the resurrection, and the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ. Fr Dermott draws on Winston Churchill's funeral in St Paul's Cathedral: " a bugler played "Last Post,"  the sound of night and death. After a pause, from the opposite side of the dome, another bugler answered with "Reveille," time to get up. Churchill arranged it that way. It was a public act of hope that death is not the last word, but a call to rise. That is the Christian claim in miniature. The grave is not a full stop, it is a comma." 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. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHOIR Young people and their families are invited to join the Young People's Choir on the first Sunday of the month (from 9am in the gallery) to sing and play music at the 9.30am Mass. 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 on this matter. Bishop Gerard Bradley will be writing to us about this matter. ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 62. It is the pursuit of the common good that gives life to a people, understood not as a mere collection of individuals, but as a living reality in which people learn to recognize that they themselves are interconnected and jointly responsible for the res publica. In this sense, every person contributes to the building up of one's people through "a slow and arduous effort calling for a desire for integration and a willingness to achieve this through the growth of a peaceful and multifaceted culture of encounter." Working together for the common good means having a shared vision. It is clear that there are many ideological and practical differences among people, as  well as differing interests and frequent disagreements, but that does not mean it is impossible to engage in dialogue to establish a set of basic agreements that enable the creation of a shared vision, upon which everyone can move forward together. NOVEMBER LIST OF THE DEAD Praying for the dead is a long-standing Christian tradition deeply rooted in Scripture. Especially in November, we take time to remember each deceased person by name, bringing them before the Lord's mercy. It is important that we make the effort every year to recall their names in prayer and offer Masses for their souls. This year, Holy Souls envelopes will be available, and we encourage you to write the names of your deceased loved ones, friends, and parishioners for whom you wish us to pray in November. There is a special basket in front of the Altar where these names can be placed. Any donations in the envelopes will go toward offering Holy Souls Masses throughout the year, whether in our parish or in parishes with fewer Mass intentions. In this way, we not only remember their names before the Lord but also assist them on their journey to eternal life. BLESSING OF GRAVES We are planning in conjunction with Fr Benedict and the Parish of North Cheam  to Bless Graves on Sunday 8th November  at Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery, Garth Road Morden SM4 4NW. We will begin outside the Cemetery Chapel with a short prayer Service at 1.30pm. SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER - THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Thank you for your donations to the World Mission Sunday appeal. Your prayers and support will help missionaries work alongside communities worldwide, regardless of background or belief. Please continue to pray for all who share the love and hope of Christ with our sisters and brothers in need throughout the world. To support mission year-round, visit https://missio.org.uk/ or call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) CHRISTMAS FAIR The Rainbows, Brownies & Guides are holding their Christmas Fair on Saturday 7* November. They welcome: any unwanted gifts, toiletries, jewellery, toys, books, preserves, chocolate and raffle prizes. They are not able to accept  electrical items or furniture. There is a box in the porch for your donations. Thank you.