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 13th ~ 18th Sept 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 SECOND COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION 11.15am People of The Parish Julia Okonska (50th Anniversary) RIP 5.30pm Anna Borowiec RIP Tue 15th Sept 07.30pm Discovering the Catholic Faith: THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS IN CHURCH HALL-ALL WELCOME Wed 16th Sept 10.00am Mary McQuillan (Anniversary) RIP Holy Souls Feria Thur 17th Sept 10.00am Deceased Worshippers from St Matthias In Thanksgiving to Mother Mary Followed by Teas and Coffees in the Hall Feria Fri 18th Sept   Richard Challoner Day Mass, 10.40am at Saint Georges Cathedral.   Mass intentions and Events 20th September 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 11.15am People of The Parish Canon Alan McClean RIP 5.30pm Anna Borowiec 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: IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? Father Paschal Uche answers the question: "Is the Bible reliable"? Youtube video 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 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. DISCOVERING CATHOLIC FAITH - JOIN OUR JOURNEY -MEETING THIS TUESDAY 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 Please come along to the Hall on Tuesday at 7.30pm. 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 53. The fundamental dignity of each person, therefore, is neither acquired nor earned, nor does it need to be justified. The recent Declaration Dignitas Infinita offers a summary of the Church's thinking on this subject: "Every human person possesses an infinite dignity, inalienably grounded in his or her very being, which prevails in and beyond every circumstance, state, or situation the person may ever encounter" — in other words, always and without exception. The dignity of every human being can be described as infinite, as Saint John Paul II stated, for two reasons: first, because the love of God, who calls us to friendship with him, is infinite; and second, his love is absolutely unconditional, in the sense that, even if we search endlessly, we will never find anything that can erase or deny it. 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! 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. The day will be led by Maureen Goldsmith,  Mothers Prayers National Co-ordinator  England and Wales. Mothers Prayers began over 30years ago  when two grandmothers in a Kent parish began praying for their children. Through the work of the Holy Spirit and by word of mouth, groups of mothers throughout the world began meeting regularly to pray for their children and all children; priests are included in our prayers. 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. 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