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 16th ~ 21st August 2026 Sat 15th August 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Wellbeing and recovery of Catherine Beadle FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 16th August 09.30am Thressiamma Joseph Kudilil RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, SOLEMNITY 11.15am Wellbeing of Nathan Clancy Mr Caetano Cardozo and Mrs Emelia Cardozo RIP 5.30pm People of The Parish  Beatrice McCormack RIP Wed 19th August 10.00am Ena Morton (Anniversary) RIP Jim Simmons RIP Feria Thur 20th August 10.00am Michael and Biden Walsh RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Saint Bernard Fri 21st August 10.00am Nan and Paul Lavelli RIP Lavelli Family Mrs Theodora Hamilton (Anniversary) RIP Followed by Adoration until 11am Saint Pius X Mass intentions and Events 23rd August 2026 Sat 22nd August 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Mrs Josephine Sinnasamy RIP FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 23rd August 09.30am Philippe Michailidis-Coutoupes RIP Cameron Waldeck-Crooks RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY 11.15am Barbara Parker RIP 5.30pm People of The Parish THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: WHAT IS THE OF ASSUMPTION OF MARY? Canon Michael Branch explains the Catholic teaching on the Assumption of Mary. 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. REQUESTING MASS FOR A PARTICULAR INTENTION It is a long-established and laudable Catholic custom to ask that Mass be offered for a particular intention. Every Mass is offered for the glory of God and the salvation of the world; nevertheless, the priest may also offer the Mass for a specific intention. Please never feel that a Mass cannot be offered for your intention because of financial difficulty. The grace of the Mass is never bought or sold. Its true price has already been paid for us in the saving death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances to the church. ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 24. Nourished by this fruitful dialogue between the Gospel and human knowledge, the Church has progressively developed her Social Doctrine, cultivating in history a  wise patrimony marked by theological and antropological coherence rooted in  the Christian understanding of the person. Precisely because thıs patrımony arıses trom faith and a corresponding vision of  reality, it does not amount to a repertoire  of technical solutions or an economic or  political model to be set against others. Instead, it belongs to a different order, namely that of the principles that guide the interpretation of events and sustain an evangelical understanding of historical processes and the choices these entail. Herein lies the proper function of Social Doctrine, which does not claim to supplant the responsibilities of politics or institutions,  but offers itself as a foundation for collective discernment, helping to recognize and promote whatever serves the dignity of persons, the vitality of communities and the common good. DISCOVERING CATHOLIC FAITH - JOIN OUR JOURNEY 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 PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Gracious and loving God, we thank You  for the gift of our priests, help them to be strong in their vocation and become instruments of Your love and grace. Send Your Holy Spirit to give courage and guidance to all You are calling to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Religious Life in our Archdiocese. May those called, hear Your voice, and  respond wholeheartedly to become the person You have created them to be. Heavenly Father, form us all in the likeness of Your Son, Jesus Christ  the Good Shepherd, so that we may love You more deeply and serve You more faithfully. We ask this through Christ Your Son, the Eternal High Priest. AMEN 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