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 23rd ~ 28th 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 Wed 26th August 10.00am Monica Slaughter RIP Forgiveness, Deliverance and Healing. Feria Thur 27th August 10.00am L + L Franco 70th Birthday Colin Harding RIP Irene Turner RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Saint Monica Fri 28th August 10.00am Mrs Irudayabooshnam De Condappa RIP Followed by Adoration until 11am Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Mass intentions and Events 30th August 2026 Sat 29th August 06.30pm Confession 5.30pm until 6.00pm Mrs Francoise de Condappa RIP Joseph Fernandes RIP Antonio & Anna Luiza Fernandes RIP FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY Sun 30th August 09.30am Tess and John Dreelan RIP Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY 11.15am Cecilia Mariampillai (Thanksgiving) William Bastiampillai (15th Anniversary) 5.30pm People of The Parish THIS WEEK'S YOUTUBE VIDEO: DO CATHOLICS WORSHIP STATUES AND ICONS? Father Dermott O'Gorman addresses the myth that Catholics worship statues and icons. 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. YOUR UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORT AND COOPERATION PLEASE. As announced at all Masses last weekend, 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. 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. 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 27. In light of what has been said so far, the Church's Social Doctrine can be seen more authentically. It is not a handbook of principles and norms to be applied, but a process of shared discernment. It is born from the encounter  between the eternal truth of the Gospel and the questions of history. It allows itself to be challenged by the signs of the times, and draws  nourishment from the contributions of science, culture and human experience. Therefore, when the dignity of our brothers and sisters is violated, when politics fails to  address the tragedies of humanity, when the economy turns against the person or  science oversteps the limits of its  competence, the Church — together with  other Christian denominations and believers of other religions — must make her voice heard, not in order to dominate, but to promote communion. Understood in this way, Social Doctrine becomes a theology of communion in history, a history in which the Word made flesh continues to be present through dialogue, memory and prophecy. 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 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! 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