OFFICE OPENING HOURS DURING AUGUST
Open: Monday & Friday 8.30am to 1pm (Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Open: Monday & Friday 8.30am to 1pm (Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
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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Come on a WESTMINSTER HISTORY WALK!
Discover the story of Westminster. How did it get its name? Why is the park named after St James? When did Parliament first meet here? Who are the men honoured with statues in Whitehall? Learn about kings and queens, saints and heroes…the story of over 1,000 years of history…
ALL WELCOME!!! No need to book – just turn up! We suggest a £5 donation. Each Walk lasts about one and a half hours – but you can leave any time.
FRIDAY September 2nd, 3pm: steps of Westminster Cathedral SW1P 1QW
The walks are led by historian Joanna Bogle and are organized through a voluntary group Catholic History Walks: www.catholichistorywalks.com
ALL WELCOME!!! No need to book – just turn up! We suggest a £5 donation. Each Walk lasts about one and a half hours – but you can leave any time.
FRIDAY September 2nd, 3pm: steps of Westminster Cathedral SW1P 1QW
The walks are led by historian Joanna Bogle and are organized through a voluntary group Catholic History Walks: www.catholichistorywalks.com
Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies
The CCRS is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable. The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit. Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. Modules begin on 13 September.
DBS FOR VOLUNTEERS
As you will be aware most volunteers who support the church need to complete a safeguarding check, this comes in the form of a DBS which is conducted every 3 years. We are in the process of auditing our volunteers to see who needs a new DBS, those who require a new one will receive an email in the next week or so. Please check your email account and if you have received an email then complete the online application form and book an appointment with our parish office so we can take copies of your identity documents. More information will be provided soon, but in the meantime if you have any queries please contact Adrian on mordensg3@safeguardrcaos.org.uk.
St John Fisher Church Pilgrimage to Our Lady Of Walsingham Shrine
Saturday 24th September 2022. Cost of coach travel is: £30 per person (Please bring your own food/packed lunch and drinks). Details are on the poster in the porch.
Pope John Paul I beatification set for 4 September
The Holy See Press Office announced plans for the beatification of Pope John Paul I, who was born as Albino Luciani in the northern Italian town of Forno di Canale (now Canale d’Agordo) on 17 October 1912. Pope Francis will preside over the beatification Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, 4 September 2022.
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, Jason Sigalas, Reme Mills, Emilia Koharic, Vince & Edna Horwood, René Wong, 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, Jason Sigalas, Reme Mills, Emilia Koharic, Vince & Edna Horwood, René Wong, 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.
Deceased & Sick
Please remember those who have died recently and whose funerals will be taking place soon. We remember especially the families of Peter Newbold, 73 and Ann James, 81 who’s funerals will take place on Tuesday 16th August.
May Peter and Ann Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory
Remember also, those in our parish family who are sick or housebound, especially all those on our Parish Sick List (see online for full list of names).
May Peter and Ann Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory
Remember also, those in our parish family who are sick or housebound, especially all those on our Parish Sick List (see online for full list of names).
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary are meeting once again, on Thursday evening 7pm in the Parish Centre.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE
Dates: 7th to 14th September 2022. Accommodation - single £280, sharing £185 (includes transfers from airports). Own flight must be booked EZY6567 to Dubrovnik and return to Gatwick EZY6560. Please register interest or for further information please contact Mary Carroll on 07854 539691.
SAINT BERNADETTE
In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland, and Wales for the very first time. This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near them. St Bernadette Relic Pilgrimage Tour might be displayed in parishes and schools. The relics are due to visit St George’s Cathedral from the morning of Wednesday 19 October until the morning of Friday 21 October; they will also visit Aylesford from Monday 24 October until Friday 28 October. Please consult the website of each venue for further details. For dates please see the following link:
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/st-bernadette-relic-tour-2022/
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/st-bernadette-relic-tour-2022/
DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
The Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place between 19th and 26th August. We are sad that, like most Lourdes pilgrimages this year, we have not been able to include pilgrims who need medical support. At the same time, we are delighted to be returning to Lourdes after two years of absence. Details are available at www.tangney-tours.com/pilgrimages/lourdes/catholic-association. Southwark contacts: Canon Ed Perera (edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk) and Bishop Paul Hendricks (paulhendricks@rcaos.org.uk).
Thank you very much.
Best wishes, Bishop Paul
Thank you very much.
Best wishes, Bishop Paul
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: £930.37.
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.
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.
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 |
How To Find Us
250 Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 6BZ
Tel: 020 8648 4113