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   St. Matthias, Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SX. Bus routes: 151, 213, 613, 627, 668, K10, N213 Hello Everyone, You are very much in my prayers at Mass each day. Thank you  for your continued  financial support of our Parish. If you would like our Bank details  please contact me  on 0208 337 1782 or email worcesterpark@rcaos.org.uk You can also make a donation online at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/parishsupport Just remember to add: “I would like my donation to go to St. Matthias, Worcester Park Mass intentions and Events 20th ~ 25th Sept 2026 Sat 19th Sept 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Anna Borowiec RIP FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 20th Sept 09.30am Audrey Pugh RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY VANGELI GAUDIUM (HOME MISSION) SUNDAY COLLECTION 11.15am People of The Parish Canon Alan McClean RIP 5.30pm Anna Borowiec RIP David Sivier RIP Tue 22nd Sept 07.30pm Discovering the Catholic Faith: A GOD WHO SPEAKS? IN CHURCH HALL-ALL WELCOME Wed 23rd Sept 10.00am Maria Reginald Family Holy Souls Saint Pius of Pietreicina [Padre Pio.] Thur 24th Sept 10.00am Sarah Jane Ganley (Anniversary) RIP Holy Souls Followed by Macmillan Coffee Morning in the Church Hall until 1pm. Our Lady of Walsingham, Feast, Fri 25th Sept 10.00am Anita Johnston RIP Agasa-Wellbeing and Faith Life Feria Mass intentions and Events 27th September 2026 Sat 26th Sept 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm People of The Parish FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 27th Sept 09.30am Seamus Judge RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY 11.15am Mark McKenna (Birthday) 5.30pm Anna Borowiec RIP Cyril Pereira (Anniversary) RIP 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. THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: WHY DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? Fr Matthew O'Gorman explains why the Catholic Church believes in miracles. Youtube video ARCHBISHOP JOHN'S STATEMENT ON THE DEFEAT OF THE ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL In response to the defeat of the Assisted Suicide Bill in the House of Commons on Friday 11 September, Archbishop John Wilson said: "I am grateful to everyone who made their voices heard in defence of life, especially by writing to their MPs and sharing their messages of hope. By the grace of God, MPs have listened and voted against assisted suicide. Together, we have shown that we will not stand by while the sacredness of life is under threat. "As the many thousands at the March for Life demonstrated, we are a people of life and a people of joy. We must continue to be witnesses for Christ by courageously and joyfully making the case for life - from conception until natural death." 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. 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. ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 55. Human rights are inviolable, since they are "inherent in the human person and in human dignity. " Consequently, they are universal and inalienable. Precisely because they are grounded in the common dignity of every man and woman, they have practical consequences and legal effects, for "it would be vain to proclaim human rights if, at the same time, everything were not done to ensure the duty of respecting them, respect by all, in all places and for all. " Among these rights, the first is the right to life, from conception to  its natural end, without which it is i mpossible to exercise any other right. When this fundamental right is denied — as in the cases of induced abortion, killing of the innocent and euthanasia — we are faced with choices that the Church considers gravely wrong. SAINT MATTHIAS 11 TO 14 YEAR OLDS, ASSEMBLE!! St Matthias youth group has launched successfully. It is 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 Wednesdays  in the church hall. Parents, for more info, contact Isabel at wpyouth@rcaos.org.uk or just come along. See you there! 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 MEETING OF MOTHERS PRAYERS Saturday, 3rd October 2026 in St. John the Baptist, Purley parish hall, CR8 2EF. Mothers Prayers began over 30years ago  when two grandmothers in a Kent parish began praying for their children. The meeting is open to all women in our parish. See Posters. CONFIRMATION To all young adults (from Y9) that wish to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation please note there will be an introductory meeting for candidates and parents on Thursday 22nd October at 7.00pm in the Church. Application forms are available to be picked up personally before the meeting by the young person from Father Sean in the Sacristy after any Saturday Evening or Sunday Mass. Macmillan Coffee Morning Thursday 24th September 2026 after the 10am Mass in the Church Hall until 1pm. Coffee Mornings raise vital funds to support the almost 3.5 million people in the UK living with cancer. Join us this Coffee Morning and help us do whatever it takes to help everyone with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer. NATIONAL MASS COUNT Over the next few Sundays we will be counting the number of worshippers at all Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses. Welcome to the Web Site for the Catholic Parish of St. Matthias, Worcester Park, in the Archdiocese of Southwark. atholic community situated on the borders of three Boroughs, Sutton, Kingston, and Epsom & Ewell. It stretches from the A3 in the north to the A24 in the south and includes Worcester Park, Malden Manor, Old Malden, Malden Green, and areas of New Malden, Motspur Park and North Cheam. That area of the Parish in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell is in the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton but served from St. Matthias. Schools in the Parish and local area St. Cecilia's Primary School, London Road, SM3 9HY - 020 8337 4566 Corpus Christi Primary, Chestnut Grove, KT3 3JU - 020 8942 2645 St. Clement's Primary, Fennell's Mead, KT17 1TX - 020 8393 8789 Richard Challoner Secondary Boy's, Manor Drive North, KT3 5PE - 020 8330 5947 The Holy Cross Secondary Girl's, Sandal Road, KT3 5AR - 020 8395 4225