6th Sunday of Easter
We welcome you to the community of St. Teresa's in Morden. If you are a new parishioner, please come and introduce yourself and also complete a parish census form. You are welcome to become involved in any aspect of parish life. Thank you for taking the time to read this and feel free to come and have a chat about the parish at a mutually convenient time.
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DEC – UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN APPEAL
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CAFOD (same one DEC fundraising)
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DEPAUL UKRAINE EMERGENCY APPEAL via The Tablet
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CAFOD (same one DEC fundraising)
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DEPAUL UKRAINE EMERGENCY APPEAL via The Tablet
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Lord Jesus,
You healed the sick, we bring to you in our prayer every day the sick and housebound, those coping with cancer and other serious health issues.
Please hear our prayer for:
Anne-Marie Mendonça, Moira Macklin, Maureen Smith, Maureen Flaherty, John McDonagh, James Diver, Francesco Gargano, Theresa McGoldrick, Patricia Jayasena, Jean Lue, Ruba Santipillai, Baby Alexander Lynch, Erika Geddes, Denise Waaldjk, Valerie Somerset, Leonard James Connolly, Thea Haddad, Margaret Lahy, Brian Wratten, Ann Van Essen and Jane Turner, Kevin Mooney, John Mooney, Angela Patcheye, Leonard Paice, Ken and Margaret Peacock, Michael and Madge Durkan, Jocyln De Silva, Mary Jeanette Connaire, Mary Reilly, Alan O’Leary, Bill and June O’Keefe, Gerry Gillan, Bella Harding, Eileen Stevens, Dave Herris, Gabriel Lyons, Sylvester Forya, Antonina Urbni, Tony London, Kevin McKeon, Vincent Moyle, John Antao, Stella Carrasco, Gerald Pereira, Theresa Mathison, Jason Sigalas, Reme Mills, Emilia Koharic, Vince & Edna Horwood, Pope Francis and Pope Benedict, Pope Emeritus.
If you wish to be prayed for on our Parish Sick List, please let us have your name. Every First Friday we offer and remember you in Holy Mass. We also keep you in our daily prayer, our times of Adoration, Novena’s and the Holy Rosary.
Dear parishioners, please continue to remember the Sick Clergy of the diocese and send out your blessing in prayer to all the Nations of the World, as they do their best to combat the pandemic and natural disasters that many nations are battling with at this time. THANK YOU!
Please hear our prayer for:
Anne-Marie Mendonça, Moira Macklin, Maureen Smith, Maureen Flaherty, John McDonagh, James Diver, Francesco Gargano, Theresa McGoldrick, Patricia Jayasena, Jean Lue, Ruba Santipillai, Baby Alexander Lynch, Erika Geddes, Denise Waaldjk, Valerie Somerset, Leonard James Connolly, Thea Haddad, Margaret Lahy, Brian Wratten, Ann Van Essen and Jane Turner, Kevin Mooney, John Mooney, Angela Patcheye, Leonard Paice, Ken and Margaret Peacock, Michael and Madge Durkan, Jocyln De Silva, Mary Jeanette Connaire, Mary Reilly, Alan O’Leary, Bill and June O’Keefe, Gerry Gillan, Bella Harding, Eileen Stevens, Dave Herris, Gabriel Lyons, Sylvester Forya, Antonina Urbni, Tony London, Kevin McKeon, Vincent Moyle, John Antao, Stella Carrasco, Gerald Pereira, Theresa Mathison, Jason Sigalas, Reme Mills, Emilia Koharic, Vince & Edna Horwood, Pope Francis and Pope Benedict, Pope Emeritus.
If you wish to be prayed for on our Parish Sick List, please let us have your name. Every First Friday we offer and remember you in Holy Mass. We also keep you in our daily prayer, our times of Adoration, Novena’s and the Holy Rosary.
Dear parishioners, please continue to remember the Sick Clergy of the diocese and send out your blessing in prayer to all the Nations of the World, as they do their best to combat the pandemic and natural disasters that many nations are battling with at this time. THANK YOU!
FOR THOSE CALLED TO ETERNAL LIFE
O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, our parish family commends to you those who lived out their faith in our midst, those shared in our life here on earth.
And in these days to come those whose anniversaries occur as we enter the month of May.
May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
And in these days to come those whose anniversaries occur as we enter the month of May.
May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
RECENT DEATHS
Now At Rest And Kept In Prayer
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Avril Jean Costella RIP
Shirley Johnson RIP Dermot Peter Long RIP Lourdes Mary Fatima Irene Ward RIP Sarah Marie Frost RIP Veronica Gorrod RIP Finbarr Francis Hurley RIP Lolito Laydia RIP Michael O’Kelly RIP Newton Coutinho RIP Anna Darby RIP Mary Creighan RIP Michael Joseph Nihill RIP Gerald O'Toole RIP Sarah Hedy Connolly RIP Sotelo Cabrera RIP Noel Ryan RIP Michael Scott RIP Anna-Maria Fantocchi RIP Giovanni Corsini RIP Gerry Kirrane RIP Gay Phillips RIP Tony Byrnes RIP Jane Neyman RIP Christopher O’Byrne RIP Jose Goncalves RIP Sheila Borg RIP Theresa Mason RIP Elaine Goldson-Rhule RIP Teresa Gomes RIP Patricia Perryman RIP Antonio Costa RIP |
Francis Assisi Mendonça RIP
Joseph Antony Quintus Rabindran RIP & Jayandradevi Rabindran RIP Remo Dipre RIP Alan Frederick Burridge RIP Jonny Purvis RIP Ann Donaldson RIP Baby Angelika Hobbs RIP Annie Francis RIP Giovanni Mansini RIP Joseph Lunn RIP Norah Mary Williams RIP Francisco José Carrasco RIP Eva Sereny RIP Steven Duggan RIP Lena McBride RIP Mary Whelan RIP Mary Connolly RIP Kevin Mattimoe RIP Michael Bourke RIP Dorothy Gertrude Cleary RIP Frances Healion RIP Douglas Banks RIP Robert Peter RIP Dennis Leadley RIP Daniel Samuels RIP Michael McAndrew RIP Shanti Annette Thesailankaimannan RIP Mark Ryan RIP Anne Dunne RIP Patricia Kiely RIP Lizzie Corcoran RIP |
Recent Southwark Diocese Clergy Deaths
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Deacon William Boyd RIP
Deacon Jim Hayes RIP Fr. Paul Sanders RIP Canon Richard Hearn RIP |
Fr. Richard Diala RIP
Fr. Michael Boland RIP Fr. Robert Copsey SOLT RIP Deacon Vincent Bowgett RIP |
May They Meet The Risen Lord
Remind us, Dear Lord, of the great company of your people who have been called before us, famed or forgotten, celebrated or overlooked, all who have run their race and kept the faith, walking the way of Christ to their journey's end.
Hear our prayer and the prayer of our Rosaries for those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Remind us, Dear Lord, of the great company of your people who have been called before us, famed or forgotten, celebrated or overlooked, all who have run their race and kept the faith, walking the way of Christ to their journey's end.
Hear our prayer and the prayer of our Rosaries for those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Returning to Mass at Pentecost
Spring Plenary 2022 Resolution
An invitation from the Bishops of England and Wales
This is the bread come down from heaven (John 6:58)
A beautiful hallmark of the Catholic faith is the profound desire to participate in the Holy Mass and share in the Eucharist. We do so with deep gratitude and joy. The Eucharist gives the Church her identity – “The Eucharist makes the Church, and the Church makes the Eucharist.” It enables us to worship Almighty God, to support each other on our journey of faith, and to be a visible sign of faith in the world. This hallmark is supported and strengthened by the precept that our fundamental Christian duty is to worship God by participating in the celebration of Mass. Attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is the greatest of all privileges, sometimes referred to as “the Sunday Obligation.”
Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, until the present time, we have shared with you our judgment that the situation of the last two years has meant that the Sunday Obligation has been impeded and has needed to be fulfilled in other ways. We thank God that this situation has now changed. The pressing challenges of the pandemic have lessened significantly. Most people have resumed the wide range of normal activities, no longer restricted by the previous Covid measures. We therefore believe that the reasons which have prevented Catholics from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation no longer apply.
We understand there will still be some members of our congregations who, for reasons of health, do not feel safe enough to return to Mass. It has always been the understanding of the Church that when the freedom of any Catholic to attend Mass in person is impeded for a serious reason, because of situations such as ill health, care for the sick or legitimate fear, this is not a breach of the Sunday Obligation.
Our Catholic people and parishes have benefitted during these difficult times from the online streaming of Mass and other services. “Virtual viewing” of Mass online does not fulfil the Sunday Obligation. It may, however, be a source of continual spiritual comfort to those who cannot attend Mass in person, for example those who are elderly and sick, for whom the obligation does not apply. In this context, we recognise gratefully the ministry of those who administer Holy Communion to the elderly, sick and housebound.
We are grateful to our clergy, religious and lay faithful who have served our parishes, schools and communities with dedication and distinction throughout this pandemic. Now we look forward with renewed faith and confidence.
In the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Lord’s Supper, the Lord Jesus entrusted to us the precious gift of Himself. With humility, we glory in being a Eucharistic people for whom attendance at Mass is essential. Looking forward to the forthcoming feast of Pentecost, we now invite all Catholics who have not yet done so to return to attending Mass in person.
As the Church needs the witness of the presence of each person, so too each believer needs to journey in faith and worship with their fellow disciples. Nourished by our encounter with the Risen Lord Jesus, fed with His Word and His Body and Blood in Holy Communion, and supported by the presence of each other, we receive strength week by week, to serve the Lord and glorify Him with our lives.
Approved by the Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference
Friday 6 May 202
An invitation from the Bishops of England and Wales
This is the bread come down from heaven (John 6:58)
A beautiful hallmark of the Catholic faith is the profound desire to participate in the Holy Mass and share in the Eucharist. We do so with deep gratitude and joy. The Eucharist gives the Church her identity – “The Eucharist makes the Church, and the Church makes the Eucharist.” It enables us to worship Almighty God, to support each other on our journey of faith, and to be a visible sign of faith in the world. This hallmark is supported and strengthened by the precept that our fundamental Christian duty is to worship God by participating in the celebration of Mass. Attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is the greatest of all privileges, sometimes referred to as “the Sunday Obligation.”
Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, until the present time, we have shared with you our judgment that the situation of the last two years has meant that the Sunday Obligation has been impeded and has needed to be fulfilled in other ways. We thank God that this situation has now changed. The pressing challenges of the pandemic have lessened significantly. Most people have resumed the wide range of normal activities, no longer restricted by the previous Covid measures. We therefore believe that the reasons which have prevented Catholics from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation no longer apply.
We understand there will still be some members of our congregations who, for reasons of health, do not feel safe enough to return to Mass. It has always been the understanding of the Church that when the freedom of any Catholic to attend Mass in person is impeded for a serious reason, because of situations such as ill health, care for the sick or legitimate fear, this is not a breach of the Sunday Obligation.
Our Catholic people and parishes have benefitted during these difficult times from the online streaming of Mass and other services. “Virtual viewing” of Mass online does not fulfil the Sunday Obligation. It may, however, be a source of continual spiritual comfort to those who cannot attend Mass in person, for example those who are elderly and sick, for whom the obligation does not apply. In this context, we recognise gratefully the ministry of those who administer Holy Communion to the elderly, sick and housebound.
We are grateful to our clergy, religious and lay faithful who have served our parishes, schools and communities with dedication and distinction throughout this pandemic. Now we look forward with renewed faith and confidence.
In the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Lord’s Supper, the Lord Jesus entrusted to us the precious gift of Himself. With humility, we glory in being a Eucharistic people for whom attendance at Mass is essential. Looking forward to the forthcoming feast of Pentecost, we now invite all Catholics who have not yet done so to return to attending Mass in person.
As the Church needs the witness of the presence of each person, so too each believer needs to journey in faith and worship with their fellow disciples. Nourished by our encounter with the Risen Lord Jesus, fed with His Word and His Body and Blood in Holy Communion, and supported by the presence of each other, we receive strength week by week, to serve the Lord and glorify Him with our lives.
Approved by the Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference
Friday 6 May 202
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Please remember in prayer, the children and their families who will be making their First Holy Communion this weekend. We thank the catechists for everything they do to help make this special parish event happen.
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SATURDAY 21st MAY 11am
Mia Allessendro Lela Avello Zara Badamasi Richard Gnanapragasam Alan Janik Leonard Kankula Ritisha Kiritharan Risha Kiritharan Manuela Nyarko Patrick Paterewicz Joshua Pesino Isaiah Rodrigues Ella Rouse Ava Sem-Thomas Imogen Sem-Thomas Marco Titong Phina Rose Kwizera |
SATURDAY 21st MAY 1.30pm
Kamil Baranski Oscar Baranski Zacl Cahill Matilda Courjeau Emily Lossa Kacper Maciula Blanka Majda Diogo Moreira Valentina Pausan Olivia Porter Oliver Purchase Daniele Radiunaite Meshiba Reegan Melanie Romero Nina Rutkowska Oliver-Francesco Salinas Milla Alexandra Sienkiewicz Julia Tyton Lyla-Grace Wadman |
Southwark
Following lunch at Buckingham Palace, Pope Saint John Paul made his way to St George’s Cathedral, Southwark. He was met by the waiting sick and led a service of anointing, spending considerable time speaking to those who had gathered.
Yes, our very own Canon Michael!
40th Anniversary Exhibition of the visit of Pope John Paul II to St George's Cathedral
Between 28 May – 2 June 1982, Pope John Paul II visited the UK: it was more than 400 years since a Pope had set foot on British soil! During this historic tour of the British Isles, he visited St George's Cathedral, Southwark, to anoint the sick, as well as the Polish Community at Crystal Palace and the Religious at Roehampton. There were sixteen sites visited in this short period of time, with many thousands of people blessed along the way.
Stained-glass window in St George's Cathedral commemorating Pope John Paul's Visit to anoint the sick in 1982
The Cathedral will be hosting an exhibition in the period 16 – 30 May about the historical visit of St John Paul II to St George’s. All are welcome to visit.
As part of this celebration, Archbishop John Wilson will also celebrate Mass at 12,30 pm on 28th May 2022 to mark the fortieth anniversary of the visit of St John Paul II to the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St George. During this celebration, the sacrament of anointing of the sick will be administered, as it was on the occasion of St John Paul II’s visit.
As part of this celebration, Archbishop John Wilson will also celebrate Mass at 12,30 pm on 28th May 2022 to mark the fortieth anniversary of the visit of St John Paul II to the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St George. During this celebration, the sacrament of anointing of the sick will be administered, as it was on the occasion of St John Paul II’s visit.
'THE SPIRIT THAT GIVES US LIFE' JOHN 6:63
The All Nations Catholic Charismatic Group invites all the people of the parish for the celebration of the feast of the Pentecost at St Andrews Church, Thornton Heath, Croydon on Sunday 5 June from 1pm onwards. The feast of Pentecost is an integral part of our Christian life. Our main celebrant will be His Grace Most Rev Archbishop Emeritus Kevin McDonald. In attendance as well are Rev Fr Francis Utotu and Rev Fr Mark Binang. Let us come together to celebrate the birthday of our church. Food and drinks will be provided after the Eucharistic celebration. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information. Thank you.
COMBONI MISSIONARIES (VERONA FATHERS) VIST TO ST. TERESA’S
Thank you to all those who contributed to the Comboni Missionaries and their worthy cause for which £710.65 was raised.
Beatification of Pauline Jaricot
On 22 May we look forward to the beatification of Pauline Jaricot. Her life story, not without considerable suffering, shows us that armed with the gentle power of God's grace, we can strive to offer everyone a chance to be transformed by knowing the Risen Christ. She supported this mission by bringing people together in prayer and charity. Her achievements, and her prayers, will inspire us to do likewise.
We are looking for a volunteer at St. Teresa’s to fill the role of Mission Secretary. If you are interested, please see Canon Michael.
We are looking for a volunteer at St. Teresa’s to fill the role of Mission Secretary. If you are interested, please see Canon Michael.
HISTORY WALKS
Two History Walks from at St George's Cathedral, Southwark, London SE1 7HY (nearest tube: WATERLOO or LAMBETH NORTH ): on Tuesday May 31st, and Monday June 13th, both starting at 6pm. The route goes along to the Thames taking in the stories of Augustus Welby Pugin, St John Henry Newman, the old Bethlehem Asylum, and more! No need to book - just turn up! Suggested donation £5.00p The Walk will take about an hour and a half, but you can leave at any time.
Two History Walks along the Thames, starting from St Margaret's Church, TW1 1RL (nearest railway station: St Margarets):
Saturday June 18th, meet 3pm outside St Margaret's Church
Wednesday June 22nd, meet 6pm outside St Margaret's Church
We will walk along the Twickenham bank of the river, and discover the stories of exiled French royalty, poet Alexander Pope, and more. The Walk will take about an hour and a half - of course you can leave any time. Suggested donation £5.00p. No need to book - just turn up.
And: The Martyrs' Walk, Sunday June 26th, meet 2.30pm ,churchyard of St Giles-in-the-Fields London WC2 8LG. We will walk to Tyburn Convent, for Benediction and Tea, arriving approx 4pm. No need to book - jut turn up!
Two History Walks along the Thames, starting from St Margaret's Church, TW1 1RL (nearest railway station: St Margarets):
Saturday June 18th, meet 3pm outside St Margaret's Church
Wednesday June 22nd, meet 6pm outside St Margaret's Church
We will walk along the Twickenham bank of the river, and discover the stories of exiled French royalty, poet Alexander Pope, and more. The Walk will take about an hour and a half - of course you can leave any time. Suggested donation £5.00p. No need to book - just turn up.
And: The Martyrs' Walk, Sunday June 26th, meet 2.30pm ,churchyard of St Giles-in-the-Fields London WC2 8LG. We will walk to Tyburn Convent, for Benediction and Tea, arriving approx 4pm. No need to book - jut turn up!
ANNUAL CATHEDRAL MARRIAGE MASS
Are you celebrating your 1st, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or any later wedding anniversary this year? Or did you last year? If so, Archbishop John Wilson invites you to join him in celebrating a Mass for married couples at 3pm on Saturday July 9 at St George’s Cathedral. You need to book in advance and by doing so you will then receive a personal written invitation from Archbishop John. Children (and grandchildren) are welcome to accompany you to the Mass. To book or for more details email mflsw@rcaos.org.uk.
YOUR MARRIAGE: TIME FOR A SERVICE?
In the same way your car needs servicing to continue to run efficiently, so your marriage too will benefit from a ‘service’. That’s what Building A Better Marriage’ is, a half-day online course taking place from 9am until 1pm on June 11. It is designed for couples married years or decades with average-to-good marriages. Booking is essential. More details: 07983 524 727.
CONFIRMATION
Please remember all those who are about to make their Confirmation. Our young parishioners need your support, their families need your support – please pray for them!
VOCATIONS
Have you ever considered you may be called to the priesthood or the religious life? Southwark Vocations will be hosting a 60 minute webinar on Tuesday 24th May at 7pm entitled ‘Here I am, send me’ where different presenters will speak about discovering God’s plan for each one of us. Please join us by registering for the event in advance by following the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84384912807?pwd=UWJzSzVsY2VTaGI3c09Fa0tNbVVWZz09
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84384912807?pwd=UWJzSzVsY2VTaGI3c09Fa0tNbVVWZz09
Thank you from CAFOD
Thank you so much for your generosity this Lent Fast Day, and special thanks to those who took part in the Walk Against Hunger. All your efforts really make a difference, and in fact, with your help, we were able to raise over £300,000 to help those struggling with hunger. We also deeply appreciate your contribution to our Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, and your continued support for the people affected by the war. We’ve raised over £2.7 million for the Appeal so far. You can read about how the funds are being used by Caritas and other CAFOD Partners on our Ukraine news webpage. Thank you again!
GIFT AID ENVELOPES
Please collect your Gift Aid Envelopes which are available in the narthex at each Mass.
SAINT TERESA – WE SEEK YOUR HELP PLEASE!
We urgently need more support to clean our parish church. Our sincere thanks to all who have helped down through the years.
God Bless you in the special service you offer,
all to often unheralded,
unrecognised,
yet making, so vital a contribution to our life together,
seen or unseen,
appreciated or taken fr granted.
May you find fulfilment in your ministry.
Saint Teresa, interceding for you,
God encouraging, enthusing and equipping you therough the knowledge that in serving others you also serve Him. Amen.
If you are able to help in the ministry in any way, please contact the Parish Office.
God Bless you in the special service you offer,
all to often unheralded,
unrecognised,
yet making, so vital a contribution to our life together,
seen or unseen,
appreciated or taken fr granted.
May you find fulfilment in your ministry.
Saint Teresa, interceding for you,
God encouraging, enthusing and equipping you therough the knowledge that in serving others you also serve Him. Amen.
If you are able to help in the ministry in any way, please contact the Parish Office.
NEW MARRIAGE LAW
Please be aware of the following change in the law which takes effect from 1ST July 2021!
Immigration laws for EEA nationals will change from the 1 July to reflect the changes brought about following EU Exit. These changes will impact EEA citizens who wish to marry in England and Wales as the definition of a relevant national has changed. A relevant national, from the 1 July 2021, will be classed as:
• A British Citizen
• An Irish Citizen
• An EEA National who has been granted Settled or Pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or those with a pending application submitted before the 30 June 2021.
Currently couples who are subject to immigration control must make an appointment at one of 75 Designated Register Offices within England and Wales to give notice to marry. From the 1 July 2021, all register offices will be designated for the purposes of taking a marriage for these couples.
An EEA national who does not hold a status under the EUSS will be treated as all other foreign nationals and will have to give notice of their intention to marry (together with their partner) at a register office in the registration district where either resides and be issued with a Marriage Schedule.
Immigration laws for EEA nationals will change from the 1 July to reflect the changes brought about following EU Exit. These changes will impact EEA citizens who wish to marry in England and Wales as the definition of a relevant national has changed. A relevant national, from the 1 July 2021, will be classed as:
• A British Citizen
• An Irish Citizen
• An EEA National who has been granted Settled or Pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or those with a pending application submitted before the 30 June 2021.
Currently couples who are subject to immigration control must make an appointment at one of 75 Designated Register Offices within England and Wales to give notice to marry. From the 1 July 2021, all register offices will be designated for the purposes of taking a marriage for these couples.
An EEA national who does not hold a status under the EUSS will be treated as all other foreign nationals and will have to give notice of their intention to marry (together with their partner) at a register office in the registration district where either resides and be issued with a Marriage Schedule.
PARISH FINANCE
Sunday Collections and Donations
Last weekend’s Offertory: £2,428.03
Standing Orders for past week: £176.50 - Thank you!
During the current situation, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the many of you who have kindly signed up to standing orders. This is so much appreciated and valued. If you wish to contribute by cheque in lieu of plate collections, this can be sent to the presbytery: St. Teresa’s Church, 250 Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6BJ. They may be made payable to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church.
Our thanks to the families of Maureen Deb and Theresa Bearn for their generosity and thoughtfulness for the kind donation of £1,000 each in honour of the memory of Maureen and Theresa.
May God bless you and may their souls Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory.
Many thanks to those of you who have so kindly offered to set up standing orders in lieu of our Sunday plate collections. This is a most convenient method of planned giving (for all concerned); already used by so many at Morden – and is vitally important at this time. Regular standing orders can be for any amount, no matter how small – just give what you can afford. Please send a written request via the parish office with contact details.
We will be happy to receive any offerings directly by on-line banking or by standing order, which can be arranged through your bank, or by using the DONATE link here or on the parish website.
Standing Orders for past week: £176.50 - Thank you!
During the current situation, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the many of you who have kindly signed up to standing orders. This is so much appreciated and valued. If you wish to contribute by cheque in lieu of plate collections, this can be sent to the presbytery: St. Teresa’s Church, 250 Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6BJ. They may be made payable to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church.
Our thanks to the families of Maureen Deb and Theresa Bearn for their generosity and thoughtfulness for the kind donation of £1,000 each in honour of the memory of Maureen and Theresa.
May God bless you and may their souls Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory.
Many thanks to those of you who have so kindly offered to set up standing orders in lieu of our Sunday plate collections. This is a most convenient method of planned giving (for all concerned); already used by so many at Morden – and is vitally important at this time. Regular standing orders can be for any amount, no matter how small – just give what you can afford. Please send a written request via the parish office with contact details.
We will be happy to receive any offerings directly by on-line banking or by standing order, which can be arranged through your bank, or by using the DONATE link here or on the parish website.
Do You Gift Aid?
The value of your donation can be increased by 25% at no extra cost to yourself, simply by gift aiding it if you are a taxpayer. The parish learns nothing about your private financial affairs. The average weekly collection between plate and standing orders, was approximately £2,400 a week (pre-COVID). If only half of that was GIFT AIDED, it would mean an extra £300 a week, or £15,600 a year to Parish funds. We are genuinely grateful to those who are Gift-Aiding. If you haven’t been doing so, please print off a Gift Aid form from the parish website. At the present time the parish income is down about £5,000 each month. Hopefully, when parish life returns to normal, we will soon see these financial worries and concerns disappear.
Thank you
Thank you to everybody who continues to support the parish through the collection, standing orders, gift aid and dropping in contributions. Online donations have seen an increase recently - A big THANK YOU FOR THOSE DONATIONS coming in via our parish website 'JUST GIVING' - Press the button marked DONATE. If you scroll down further, we also say 'Thanks' for your support and other ways you can support our parish. Again, THANK
YOU.
YOU.
GIFT AID NOTICE
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR GIFT AID ENVELOPES FROM THE CONTACT CORNER
For those already signed up, Gift Aid Envelopes will be available during this weekend 3/4th April. Please collect your Gift Aid or Standing Order envelopes before or after Mass from the Contact Corner. If you pay tax and would like to join, please have a word with one of the team , it's simple and at no extra cost to you the Church can claim back 25%. See below for more details Do You Gift Aid?
For those already signed up, Gift Aid Envelopes will be available during this weekend 3/4th April. Please collect your Gift Aid or Standing Order envelopes before or after Mass from the Contact Corner. If you pay tax and would like to join, please have a word with one of the team , it's simple and at no extra cost to you the Church can claim back 25%. See below for more details Do You Gift Aid?
CARD READERS
To make things easier we have now introduced a number of card readers which you will find throughout the church. The CollecTin reader is near the Icon of Padre Pio, instructions are listed next to the machine. You can use this for all offertories and donations.
The Sum-Up card reader will be situated in the narthex near the statue of St Teresa and can be used only for candles. Coming soon in the Repository will be another card reader so that you can pay for all your purchases using a credit/debit card.
The Sum-Up card reader will be situated in the narthex near the statue of St Teresa and can be used only for candles. Coming soon in the Repository will be another card reader so that you can pay for all your purchases using a credit/debit card.
COLLECTIN
CollecTin is a card reader on which you can give your offertory and any other donation. All special collections will be listed on this machine and if you Gift Aid you need only register once, and it will remember you for all your donations - if you use the same card (each card would need to be registered).
Candles
SUMUP CARD READER
- IF THE SCREEN IS BLANK press the power button
- ENTER THE AMOUNT YOU WISH TO DONATE e.g. 5-0-0 is £5.00, and press the green tick button
- TAP CARD for contactless or INSERT CARD using your pin
- SELECT RECEIPT use up and down arrows to select option required
QR SCAN POINTS
There is now the opportunity to donate using a QR Scanner on your phone (if you have one installed).
There are a number of Scan points in the church, one by the Statue of the Sacred Heart, one by the Exit side door and one on the noticeboard in the porch.
There are a number of Scan points in the church, one by the Statue of the Sacred Heart, one by the Exit side door and one on the noticeboard in the porch.
Please Be Aware
At this time, there is an increasing risk of cybercrime and online fraud. If you ever receive an email stating a change in bank account details purporting to be from the Archdiocese or from any of the diocesan parishes, please contact the diocese immediately by telephone on 020 8682 7880 in order to verify that the email is genuine and not a scam.
CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Guidance for Lent and Easter 2022 Introduction
As the Government has now lifted most of the covid-19 restrictions and exhorted all people to adopt the recommendations of the “Covid Response: Living with covid-19” document, the principal means of protecting people who attend Catholic Churches in England and Wales is through participation in the Government vaccination programme. Those who are fully vaccinated (i.e. two routine vaccinations plus booster) will have significant personal resilience against major illness from the covid-19 virus and its variants. The Catholic Church has promoted the participation of all in the vaccination programme as part of its mitigation of virus transmission in church and ancillary buildings.
Alongside the positive effects of covid vaccination, it should be stressed that any people displaying symptoms of Covid-19 should stay at home and not participate in acts of worship in church. This is good practice for any transmissible illness. Medical advice should be sought as appropriate for those who are ill.
The following points are suggested as methods of good practice against the transmission of the virus in our churches:
• Hand sanitiser should be available for all to use at places of entry and exit to our churches.
• The necessity for social distancing is removed so churches should operate up to their normal capacity figures.
• Those who wish to wear a face covering may do so during the celebration of Mass.
• The use of hymn books and other worship aids are permitted as part of the liturgy. Servers and their various ministries (acolyte, book-bearer, incense) are to be encouraged to return.
• The vessels containing the altar breads for consecration at Mass should remain covered until the moment of distribution of Holy Communion to the faithful.
• Holy Communion is to be distributed to the faithful under one kind only (i.e. the Sacred Host). At concelebrations involving a number of priests, communion for them should be by intinction of the Sacred Host in the Precious Blood.
• Those who distribute Holy Communion should wear a face covering and sanitise their hands before doing so.
• Singing can occur and there is a general encouragement to wear face coverings while singing. However, it is recognised that not everyone will feel able to do this.
• Contact tracing ended on 24th February and so there is no need for track and trace QR codes or other means (e.g. Mass booking systems) in our churches from now on.
Specific notes for Lent and Easter On Ash Wednesday, the imposition of ashes should take place at the normal point in the liturgy.
These can be administered in two ways:
• The traditional way in these countries of daubing a cross on the forehead of the person.
• The “continental” manner of sprinkling the ashes on the crown of the penitent.
In either case, the person distributing the ashes should sanitise their hands before and wash them afterwards and wear a face covering.
On Holy Thursday, the Washing of the Feet as part of the rite of the Mandatum is restored. The celebrant should wear a face covering whilst performing this rite.
On Good Friday, the Veneration of the Cross is also restored. Those who approach the Cross, after making the customary reverence before it, can either touch the Cross in a devotional way or kiss the Cross provided that an alcoholic wipe is used to clean the place that is venerated after each kiss by the faithful.
The Easter Vigil is restored in its full Rite. The faithful gathering for the ceremonies can have candles and the baptismal liturgy can take place along with any associated confirmations. For the anointings as part of this, the thumb or a cotton bud can be used, with the celebrant taking care to cleanse his hands appropriately. The sprinkling of the faithful during the vidi aquam is permitted.
Conclusion Whilst the circulation of the virus continues in society, the clear direction of the UK Government is that after two years of restrictions and following the successful roll-out of the vaccination programme, the usual patterns of life should return. This is true for the life of the Church in England in Wales in all of its activities. Whilst recognising this principle, there should be vigilance at the local level in terms of viral infection and transmission and local adaptations should be put in place.
Rev. Canon Christopher Thomas
28th February 2022
FINAL
As the Government has now lifted most of the covid-19 restrictions and exhorted all people to adopt the recommendations of the “Covid Response: Living with covid-19” document, the principal means of protecting people who attend Catholic Churches in England and Wales is through participation in the Government vaccination programme. Those who are fully vaccinated (i.e. two routine vaccinations plus booster) will have significant personal resilience against major illness from the covid-19 virus and its variants. The Catholic Church has promoted the participation of all in the vaccination programme as part of its mitigation of virus transmission in church and ancillary buildings.
Alongside the positive effects of covid vaccination, it should be stressed that any people displaying symptoms of Covid-19 should stay at home and not participate in acts of worship in church. This is good practice for any transmissible illness. Medical advice should be sought as appropriate for those who are ill.
The following points are suggested as methods of good practice against the transmission of the virus in our churches:
• Hand sanitiser should be available for all to use at places of entry and exit to our churches.
• The necessity for social distancing is removed so churches should operate up to their normal capacity figures.
• Those who wish to wear a face covering may do so during the celebration of Mass.
• The use of hymn books and other worship aids are permitted as part of the liturgy. Servers and their various ministries (acolyte, book-bearer, incense) are to be encouraged to return.
• The vessels containing the altar breads for consecration at Mass should remain covered until the moment of distribution of Holy Communion to the faithful.
• Holy Communion is to be distributed to the faithful under one kind only (i.e. the Sacred Host). At concelebrations involving a number of priests, communion for them should be by intinction of the Sacred Host in the Precious Blood.
• Those who distribute Holy Communion should wear a face covering and sanitise their hands before doing so.
• Singing can occur and there is a general encouragement to wear face coverings while singing. However, it is recognised that not everyone will feel able to do this.
• Contact tracing ended on 24th February and so there is no need for track and trace QR codes or other means (e.g. Mass booking systems) in our churches from now on.
Specific notes for Lent and Easter On Ash Wednesday, the imposition of ashes should take place at the normal point in the liturgy.
These can be administered in two ways:
• The traditional way in these countries of daubing a cross on the forehead of the person.
• The “continental” manner of sprinkling the ashes on the crown of the penitent.
In either case, the person distributing the ashes should sanitise their hands before and wash them afterwards and wear a face covering.
On Holy Thursday, the Washing of the Feet as part of the rite of the Mandatum is restored. The celebrant should wear a face covering whilst performing this rite.
On Good Friday, the Veneration of the Cross is also restored. Those who approach the Cross, after making the customary reverence before it, can either touch the Cross in a devotional way or kiss the Cross provided that an alcoholic wipe is used to clean the place that is venerated after each kiss by the faithful.
The Easter Vigil is restored in its full Rite. The faithful gathering for the ceremonies can have candles and the baptismal liturgy can take place along with any associated confirmations. For the anointings as part of this, the thumb or a cotton bud can be used, with the celebrant taking care to cleanse his hands appropriately. The sprinkling of the faithful during the vidi aquam is permitted.
Conclusion Whilst the circulation of the virus continues in society, the clear direction of the UK Government is that after two years of restrictions and following the successful roll-out of the vaccination programme, the usual patterns of life should return. This is true for the life of the Church in England in Wales in all of its activities. Whilst recognising this principle, there should be vigilance at the local level in terms of viral infection and transmission and local adaptations should be put in place.
Rev. Canon Christopher Thomas
28th February 2022
FINAL
PERFECT CONTRITION AND SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
What to do if you cannot go to Confession or Holy Communion due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
If you have to self-isolate or are quarantined, you will be unable to receive the sacraments as normal. In these circumstances, there are devotions through which you can receive absolution for your sins (under certain conditions), and the consolation of Eucharistic grace.
The following devotions are officially encouraged by the Church and have been practised by saints.
If you have to self-isolate or are quarantined, you will be unable to receive the sacraments as normal. In these circumstances, there are devotions through which you can receive absolution for your sins (under certain conditions), and the consolation of Eucharistic grace.
The following devotions are officially encouraged by the Church and have been practised by saints.
How to make an Act of Perfect Contrition
Through an act of Perfect Contrition, you receive pardon for your sins outside of confession, even mortal sins, on condition that you are determined to amend your life and make a firm resolution to go to sacramental confession as soon as this becomes possible for you.
Perfect Contrition is a grace from God, so sincerely ask for this gift throughout the day prior to making you act of contrition: ‘My God, grant me perfect contrition for my sins.'
Perfect Contrition is a grace from God, so sincerely ask for this gift throughout the day prior to making you act of contrition: ‘My God, grant me perfect contrition for my sins.'
- In reality or imagination kneel at the foot of the crucifix and say to yourself: “ Jesus, my God and my Saviour, in the midst of your agony, you remembered me, you suffered for me, you wished to wipe away my sins”
- Contrition is ‘perfect’ if you repent your sins because you love God ans are sorry for having offended Him and causing the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Before the Crucified Christ remember your sins, repent of them because they have bought our Lord His sufferings on the cross. Promise him that with His help, you will not sin again.
- Recite, slowly and sincerely, an act of contrition focussed on the goodness of God and your love of Jesus: “O my God, because You are so good, I am very sorry that I have sinned against You and by the help of Your grace I will not sin again. Amen.”
- Make a firm resolution to goo to a sacramental confession as soon as practically possible.
How to make a Spiritual Communion
The key to Spiritual Communion is to grow in your heart a constant desire for the Blessed Sacrament.
- If you are aware of serious or mortal sin, make an Act of Perfect Contrition
- Imagine the sacred words and actions of the Mass or watch online or on TV.
- Make all those acts of faith, humility, sorrow, adoration, love and desire that you usually
express before Holy Communion. - Desire, with earnest longing, to receive our Lord present – Body, Blood, soul and Divinity –
in the Blessed Sacrament, - Say this prayer of St. Alphonsus de’ Ligouri: “My Jesus, I believe You are present in the
Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You are already there, I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You; do not let me ever be separated from You, Amen.” - After moments of silent adoration make all those acts of faith, humility, love, thanksgiving and offering that you usually express through prayers after Holy Communion.
Regular Mass Times
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Saturday Vigil Mass |
5.30pm online |
Sunday |
9.00am online 11.00am online |
Monday - Saturday |
10.00am online |
Spiritual Reflection |
6pm online |
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