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 6th ~ 11th Sept 2026 Sat 5th Sept 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Mark McKenna (Anniversary) RIP FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 6th Sept 09.30am Mary Walsh (Galway) Get Well Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY 11.15am People of The Parish Cuthbert and Pearl Alphonse RIP 5.30pm Anna Borowiecz RIP Wed 9th Sept 10.00am Mary, Patrick, Michael, Tony Walsh Feria Thur 10th Sept 10.00am Wellbeing of Paul Burrows Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Feria Fri 11th Sept 10.00am Holy Souls Followed by Adoration until 11am Feria 1.30pm Requiem Mass for Rose McCann RIP Mass intentions and Events 13th September 2026 Sat 12th Sept 06.30pm 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). FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 13th Sept 09.30am Mary Walsh (Galway) Get Well Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-FORTH SUNDAY 11.15am People of The Parish 5.30pm Anna Borowiecz RIP 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: Adults seeking to become Catholic Older children who wish to join the Church 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 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. 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 last weekend. 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 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. 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! 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 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 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 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