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Parish Events
Adoration Monday-Friday MorningPlease join us at 08:00. Rosary after 10:00 Mass.
TUESDAY EVENING ADORATION
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration from 19:00–21:00 every Tuesday. Please join us.
"The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will help bring about an everlasting peace on earth." St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) |
TEA & COFFEE IN HALLAfter the 11:00 Mass.
LEGION OF MARYThursday evening 19:00 in the Parish Office.
CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday 19:00-20:00 in the church.
Children's PlaygroupTuesday 09:00-10:30 in the Parish Hall.
Bible Study GroupWednesday 19:00 in the Parish Hall.
Singing for the BrainTuesday 13:30 in the Parish Hall.
RCIA
Thursdays 7.30pm in Parish Hall.
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WELCOME REV FR FELIX OBI - DIOCESE OF NNEWI – NIGERIA
Canon Michael, Deacon Con and the entire parish family joyfully welcome Rev Fr. Felix Obi from the Catholic diocese of Nnewi, Nigeria, who has been appointed as our new Assistant Priest. We thank God for bringing him to serve among us and pray that his ministry in our parish will be filled with wisdom, grace, good health, and abundant blessings. Father, you are warmly welcome. May your stay and service bear much fruit for the glory of God and the good of His people. Welcome, Father!
CANON GERARD BRADLEY APPOINTED AUXILIARY BISHOP OF SOUTHWARK
Bishop-elect Gerard Bradley’s Episcopal Ordination will take place on Monday, 2 February 2026, the Feast of the Presentation, at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark. More details will be provided in due course.
PEACE SUNDAY 2026
Peace Sunday will be held on Sunday 18th January. The work of Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in all its forms. Rooted in Catholic Christianity, we work with all who share our values to abolish war and create communities of peace and justice. The Bishops’ Conference encourage us all to use the day to reflect on the Pope’s message for the World Day of Peace from the 1st January. The theme for his message was 'Peace be with you all: towards an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace'. Pax Christi promote Peace Sunday with the support of the Bishop’s Conference and have produced a number of resources to help us reflect including a liturgy and activities for children. You can download these from the Peace Sunday 2026 page on their website www.paxchristi.org.uk also, for more information visit www.paxchristi.org.uk/product-category/peace-sunday-appeal/.
ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGES FOR YOUNG ADULTS
- Young adults (aged 18 to 35) are invited to join Archbishop John on pilgrimage to Lourdes, from 7 to 13 June 2026. The cost is £789, which includes flights and full-board accommodation on a shared basis. To book, please visit www.tinyurl.com/lourdes26www.allsaintstravel.co.uk/LD1006/
- Young adults (aged 18 to 35) are also invited to register interest for the World Youth Day pilgrimage to Korea in August 2027 at www.tinyurl.com/wyd2027
- For information about youth activities for all ages across the Archdiocese please visit our website at www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/
AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST
A Catholic apologetics resource. The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as "Is Jesus God?" or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.
WEEKLY SESSION FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
St. Teresa’s Church, 250 Bishopsford Road, SM5 2BZ continues a weekly term-time music-based therapeutic activity for people living with dementia.The Tuesday sessions will be held in the parish hall between 1:30 and 3pm with parking available, including for blue badge holders. This service is offered free of charge to attendees and carers and is available to Merton residents on a first-come-first-served basis. Information sheets available at the Contact Corner.
RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2026
The meeting took place on Saturday 10th January 2025, all application forms must be returned to the parish office by MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 2026. The programme will begin with the first session on Saturday 24th January.
CONFIRMATION 2026
Will start on Saturday 31st January 2026 at 4pm and will include a full-day retreat on the 7th of February. To apply for a place, fill in the details required here. Parents must attend the parents-only information session on the 28th of January at 7pm in the Church, you will not be able to request a place after this date. The confirmation fee is £45, which must be paid at the Full Registration Evening on 31st January 2026. Full information about the course, dates and parents’ information pack will be available on the parish website and upon registration for the programme. Thank You!
The Confirmation Team
The Confirmation Team
FR AGNELO MASS 2PM SUNDAY 18TH JANUARY
At St John Fisher Church 207 Cannon Hill Lane London SW20 9DB. Everyone is invited to pray for the Canonization of Fr Agnelo D’Souza followed by light refreshments in the hall. All those with connections to Goa are encouraged to participate. Contact 07944 692920 for further details.
STAYING IN ST HELIER HOSPITAL
Please pray for those who have passed away recently, especially, Maisie Okediacht RIP as we remember her family and friends at this time. We also remember those with anniversaries at this time, those on our Parish Sick List and those in care homes, or housebound.
Deceased & Sick
Please pray for those who have passed away recently especially, Adela Jimenez RIP, Jean Williams RIP and Armando Ramos RIP. The parish send condolences and prayers to all their families and friends . We also remember those with anniversaries at this time, those on our Parish Sick List and those in care homes, or housebound.
Please hear our prayer for:
Anne-Marie & Fred Mendonça, Moira Macklin, Maureen Flaherty, John McDonagh, Francesco Gargano, Patricia Jayasena, Jean Lue, Ruba Santipillai, Erika Geddes, Denise Waaldjk, Valerie Somerset, Leonard James Connolly, Thea Haddad, Ann Van Essen and Jane Turner, Kevin Mooney, John Mooney, Angela Patcheye, Leonard Paice, Michael and Madge Durkan, Jocyln De Silva, Mary Jeanette Connaire, Mary Reilly, Alan O’Leary, Bill and June O’Keefe, Gerry Gillan, Eileen Stevens, Dave Herris, Gabriel Lyons, Tony London, Kevin McKeon, John Antao, Stella Carrasco, Gerald Pereira, Jason Sigalas, Reme Mills, Emilia Koharic, Vince & Edna Horwood, Baby Morse Dannatt, Edna Quigley Horwood, Dora Madisetti, Audra Wamsteker, Baby Jaxon Martin, Tania Awdo, Mary Anton Jeyaseelan, Kacey Logan, Mary Lee, Ian McLeod, Teresa Munn, Armando Ramos, Shirley & Neil Markham, Mary Nyaku, Lavinia Von Kesmark, Adela Jimenez, Brigid Moorhead, Jean Williams.
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, Novenas 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!
Anne-Marie & Fred Mendonça, Moira Macklin, Maureen Flaherty, John McDonagh, Francesco Gargano, Patricia Jayasena, Jean Lue, Ruba Santipillai, Erika Geddes, Denise Waaldjk, Valerie Somerset, Leonard James Connolly, Thea Haddad, Ann Van Essen and Jane Turner, Kevin Mooney, John Mooney, Angela Patcheye, Leonard Paice, Michael and Madge Durkan, Jocyln De Silva, Mary Jeanette Connaire, Mary Reilly, Alan O’Leary, Bill and June O’Keefe, Gerry Gillan, Eileen Stevens, Dave Herris, Gabriel Lyons, Tony London, Kevin McKeon, John Antao, Stella Carrasco, Gerald Pereira, Jason Sigalas, Reme Mills, Emilia Koharic, Vince & Edna Horwood, Baby Morse Dannatt, Edna Quigley Horwood, Dora Madisetti, Audra Wamsteker, Baby Jaxon Martin, Tania Awdo, Mary Anton Jeyaseelan, Kacey Logan, Mary Lee, Ian McLeod, Teresa Munn, Armando Ramos, Shirley & Neil Markham, Mary Nyaku, Lavinia Von Kesmark, Adela Jimenez, Brigid Moorhead, Jean Williams.
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, Novenas 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!
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AND RISE IN GLORY
Remember, Lord, those who have died and have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially those for whom we now pray:
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Theresa Mason RIP
Elaine Goldson-Rhule RIP Teresa Gomes RIP Patricia Perryman RIP Antonio Costa RIP John Richmond-D’Monte RIP Ann James RIP Anna Maria Reid RIP June Rose O’Bryne RIP Mary Jurkiewisz RIP Sheila Connolly RIP Ezra Halahakone RIP Sylvester Forya RIP Josephine Sheldrick RIP Margaret Leahy RIP Harry Bateman RIP Antonina Urbani RIP John Dias RIP Bella Harding RIP Darren Liddy RIP Irene Clare Matthews RIP Deborah Thorpe RIP Tess Goldband RIP Philomena Kayode-Alli RIP Tom Neary RIP Anthony Gielty RIP David Cunningham RIP |
Mark Ryan RIP
Anne Dunne RIP Patricia Kiely RIP Lizzie Corcoran RIP Albertas Ambotas RIP Peter Newbold RIP Jeffrey Myles RIP Theresa McGoldrick Pat McManus RIP Daniel Beazley RIP Dominick Kelly RIP Libera Marie Pereppi RIP Christopher Byrne RIP Neville Leonard Patrick RIP Maureen Smith RIP Peter Barry RIP Yana Bartkiv RIP Karl Anthony Lawson RIP Pamela (Kamala) Venkatasami RIP Michael Joseph Kearney RIP Patrick Michael Dillon RIP Julia Gomes RIP Mary Redmond RIP Alice Kew RIP Brian Wratten RIP Max Hu-Fouye RIP |
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. Paul Gibbons RIP Fr. Malachy Steenson CP, RIP Fr. Antony Logan RIP Fr. Denis Paul RIP Deacon Alan Bond RIP Bishop Howard Tripp RIP Canon Colm Acton RIP Archbishop Michael Bowen RIP Fr John Lawrence RIP Fr Paddy Cannon RIP Bishop John Hine RIP Fr Sunith Nonis RIP |
Fr. Richard Diala RIP
Fr. Michael Boland RIP Fr. Robert Copsey SOLT RIP Deacon Vincent Bowgett RIP Monsignor Edward Hill RIP Fr. John Hartley RIP Fr. Gordon Thompson RIP Deacon Michael Baldry RIP Deacon Vincent Bowgett RIP Deacon Fred Carter RIP Fr. Kevin St.Aubyn RIP Canon Francis Leo Mooney RIP Fr Bernard Heaphy RIP Fr Wenna Henry Tiku RIP Monsignor Canon John O’Toole RIP His Holiness Pope Francis RIP |
May these, whom we have known and loved and all who sleep in the peace of Christ, find in your presence, light, happiness and peace.
Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen
PARISH FINANCE
Sunday Collections and Donations
Next week second collection: St George's Cathedral.
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.
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.
Please fill in the new gift aid online form or see the Parish office for a paper copy.
Please fill in the new gift aid online form or see the Parish office for a paper copy.
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
Our new contactless card reader called Payaz is in front of the icon of Padre Pio. Payaz is a gift aid and non-gift aid contactless terminal.
The previous CollecTin is now in the Repository which can accept donations as well as act as a sales terminal.
Sumup for candles is still near the statue of St Teresa in the narthex and can only be used for candles.
The previous CollecTin is now in the Repository which can accept donations as well as act as a sales terminal.
Sumup for candles is still near the statue of St Teresa in the narthex and can only be used for candles.
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QR SCAN POINTS
There is now the opportunity to donate using a QR Scanner on your phone (if you have one installed on Android, or use the Camera app on iPhone). There are a number of Scan points in the church, one by the Statue of the Sacred Heart, by the Exit side door and one on the noticeboard in the porch.
SAFEGUARDING
The parish safeguarding representatives for St Teresa's are listed below. If you have any concerns, please contact one of the team.
Adrian Sherriff - [email protected] - 07960 747946
Linda Sam-Yorke - [email protected] - 07958 694008
Liz Coutinho - [email protected] - 07828 248624
Stephen Smith - [email protected] - 020 8640 6753
Adrian Sherriff - [email protected] - 07960 747946
Linda Sam-Yorke - [email protected] - 07958 694008
Liz Coutinho - [email protected] - 07828 248624
Stephen Smith - [email protected] - 020 8640 6753
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 |
Adoration |
8am + online |
How To Find Us
250 Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 6BZ
Tel: 020 8648 4113