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 March 2026 Sat 14th Mar 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Christopher Scanlan RIP First Mass of Sunday Sun 15th Mar 09.30am Lisa Woolard RIP Cakes and Coffee in Hall FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT LAETARE SUNDAY 11.15am Mariamma Ignatius RIP 5.30pm People of The Parish Tue 17th Mar 10.00 Canon Cornelius Beausang RIP Saint Patrick 8pm Until 9.15pm Talk on Mary, The Mother of God In Church Hall Wed 18th Mar 10.00am Patrick and Padric Walsh RIP Feria 10.40am Until 12 Noon Talk on Mary, The Mother of God In Church Hall Thur 19th Mar 10.00am Jimmy Beatty (Anniversary) RIP SAINT JOSEPH, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fri 20th Mar 10.00am Welfare of Pat Kilbane Followed by Stations of The Cross Feria Mass intentions and Events 22nd March 2026 Sat 21st Mar 06.30pm Confessions 5.30pm until 6.00pm Patrick McLoughlin (Birthday) RIP  Clara D'Souza RIP First Mass of Sunday Sun 22nd Mar 09.30am Mrs Emelia Cardozo Cakes and Coffee in Hall FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT SECOND COLLECTION FOR POOR PARISHES 11.15am People of The Parish 5.30pm Noronha-Vembrini Family in Thanksgiving Mary, The Mother of God Tuesday 8pm or Wednesday 10.40am in our Hall Mary, The Mother of God Bishop Barron journeys to the humble remains of Mary's house in Nazareth, to the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, and to the great Marian shrines of Lourdes and Guadalupe to explain the Church's teachings about Mary as the Mother of God, the Immaculate Conception and the dogma of the Assumption. 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. 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 WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: FR DERMOTT O'GORMAN GUIDES US THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Youtube video Find out more about Ambassadors for Christ at https://rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist The Worksheet for this is on the back of this weeks Newsletter BENEDICTINE NUNS OF MINSTER ABBEY DISCERNMENT RETREAT MARCH 2026 Discernment retreat for single Roman Catholic women aged 18- 35. Monastic life is one of listening; in the silence, in the liturgy and in community life, to the "still small voice" of the Lord. The Benedictine Nuns of Minster Abbey believe in the beauty and richness of a life of prayer, especially at this time in the Church and in our World. That is why they are offering young women the opportunity to attend a discernment retreat, to give them a 'taster' of the monastic life. There will be three retreats across the year (27-29 March, 7-9 August, 9-11 October). To register, please email Sister Walburga hminstervocations@gmail.com . Please pray for vocations to the Benedictine Nuns of Minster Abbey community, and for young women who are discerning. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER VOLUNTEERS This Holy Week and Easter, there will be a number of people coming to Mass for the first time this year and perhaps for the very first time. Each member of our Parish has an important part in fostering a sense of joy and welcome at the arrival of a visitor. Next Sunday: Second Collection for Poor Parishes This collection enables the Archbishop to make grants to some of the poorer parishes in the diocese. SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 21 to 28 August 2026 Bishop Paul Hendrick's warmly invites you to join him on this year's Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. A pilgrimage is a great opportunity to refresh and renew our relationship with the Lord Jesus, with the help of Our Lady's prayers. Details for booking travel and accommodation can be found at www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/   For more information, please contact Canon Edward Perera (edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk ) or Deacon John Fogarty (johnfogarty@rcaos.org.uk )