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Roman Catholic Church in Morden, Surrey
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Welcome to Parish

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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22nd June 2025 [PDF]
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Parish Events


Adoration Monday-Friday Morning

Please join us at 8am. Rosary after 10am Mass.

TUESDAY EVENING ADORATION

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The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration from 7pm – 9pm 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 HALL

After 11am Sunday Mass at the Parish Hall.

LEGION OF MARY

Thursday evening 7pm in the Parish Office.

CHOIR PRACTICE

Thursday in the church.

Children's Playgroup

Tuesday 9-10.30am Parish Hall.

Bible Study Group

Wednesday 7pm.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) PROGRAMME 2025-2026

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As you may know we recently had 9 people join the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. They were presented with their certificate of completion by Canon Michael at the 11am Mass on Sunday 25th May. We wish them well in their continued journey of faith.
RCIA is the process through which adults are introduced to the Catholic faith and prepared to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. It is open to anyone who is:
  • Unbaptised and seeking to become Catholic
  • Baptised in another Christian tradition and interested in becoming Catholic
  • Baptised Catholic but never received First Communion or Confirmation
  • Those without any faith background, but who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith
If you or someone you know is feeling called to explore the Catholic faith, we invite you to join us on this journey of prayer, learning, and spiritual growth.
Please see the parish website for a registration form or pick one up from the information desk at the back of the church to register for the upcoming programme. The RCIA co-ordinator and the Team of RCIA catechists are available at the back of the Church to address any questions you may have about the RCIA. You can also approach a member of the clergy or direct your query to the Parish Office.
RCIA is much more than a programme. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart, brings one to Jesus Christ. The RCIA team - Marion Akuamoah, Co-ordinator and Freda McKeon Lead Catechist - invites you to ‘Come and See’!


RELIC OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS

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Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis visiting St George’s Cathedral - 26-29 June. St George’s Cathedral will be visited by a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. On Thursday 26 June, an evening of adoration and veneration of the relic for young adults is taking place. On Friday 27 June, Archbishop John will preside at the 6pm Solemn Mass of the Sacred Heart, which will include the veneration of the relic. On Saturday 28 June, there will be a “morning with Carlo Acutis”, which will include Mass, adoration, rosary and a talk on the relic. An exhibition will also be on display at the Cathedral from 19 June to 7 July. Visit: stgeorgescathedral.org.uk for more information.


CONFIRMATION

The Confirmation Mass for the young adults of St Teresa's, will be celebrated this weekend. Please remember these young people in your prayers as they near the special Sacrament of Confirmation. Remember also their parents and catechists who have journeyed with them.

RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

On Saturday 21st June the third group of young parishioners will be making the Sacrament of First Holy Communion at 11am. Rehearsal will take place on Friday 20th at 6.30pm. Please keep the children, their families and their catechists in your prayers.

SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS AGENCY

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency are seeking feedback from anyone who may have information regarding the safeguarding function in Southwark Archdiocese. Please follow on the below links if you wish to contribute. Thank you.
  • Do you have information to help our safeguarding inspection in Southwark?
  • Survivors' Work with Us​

FEAST OF SAINTS PETER & PAUL

All parishioners are invited to attend the SS Peter & Paul RC Church Mitcham Annual Outdoor Mass, which will be held on the Cricket Green, Mitcham, on Sunday 29th of June at 3.30pm. The tradition of holding a public procession and Mass on the Cricket Green has been established for very many years and is a wonderful way for us to publicly proclaim our Faith. You are welcome to bring a fold-up chair with you to use on the Green.

ST PHILOMENA’S OPEN EVENT

Every year, St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls hosts an Open Event for prospective Year 7 entrants and their parents (current Year 6 families). Our forthcoming Open Event for Transfer to Secondary School 2026 is scheduled to take place on: Tuesday 1st July 2025 from 3.30pm to 7.30pm. Please see the notice in the porch for further information.

Lourdes Pilgrimage

The Catholic Association Pilgrimage are organising a Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 22nd August 2025 to 29th August 2025. For further information, please contact the Group pilgrimage director on email or call 01732 886666, or visit the CA website.

CATHEDRAL MARRIAGE MASS: LAST CHANCE

Celebrating a special wedding anniversary this year? Is it your first, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or any longer period? If so, this is your last chance to apply for a personal invitation from Abp John to celebrate with him at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark. The date of the Mass is July 12; the time, 3pm. And during the Mass you will get the opportunity to renew your marriage vows. To receive an invitation from Abp John, simply email to [email protected] the following details: your full names, address, phone number, parish and the anniversary being celebrated. You can bring close members of your family with you to the Mass as well. Don’t delay: the deadline is June 2. So act now.

SAVE THE DATE - ARCHDIOCESAN JUBILEE CELEBRATION

A walk from St Teresa’s to our local Jubilee Church, Sacred Heart, Wimbledon will take place on Saturday 13th September with all parishes arriving for Mass at 12 midday.

STAYING IN ST HELIER HOSPITAL

Please remember if you or a member of your family is taken to hospital to ask the ward staff to inform the Roman Catholic Chaplain, Fr. Philip Pak or call him on 07477 545080. If Fr Philip knows you are in the hospital, he will ensure you receive a visit and Holy Communion if required.

Deceased & Sick

Please pray for those who have passed away recently, especially, Maria Zarans RIP, Brian Piner RIP, and Maisie Okediacht RIP Max Hu-Fouye RIP as we remember their 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.
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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.                

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
Deacon William Boyd RIP
Deacon Jim Hayes RIP
Fr. Paul Sanders RIP
Canon Richard Hearn RIP
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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


PARISH FINANCE

Sunday Collections and Donations

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Last weekend’s Offertory: £1,120.66.
Second Collection - Day for Life: £254.26. Thank you!
Next Week Second Collection: Peter's Pence. Let's all support the Holy Father in proclaiming the Gospel and in charity to those most in need.

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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.
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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.

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?

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.
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QR SCAN POINTS

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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

Regular Mass Times
(check calendar for exceptions)

Saturday
Vigil Mass
5.30pm online
Sunday
9.00am online
11.00am online
Monday - Saturday
10.00am online
Adoration
7am online

How To Find Us

250 Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 6BZ
Tel: 020 8648 4113

OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
​MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

08:30 - 12:30 (closed on Wednesdays)
​The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday & Easter Monday

Registered charity number in England: 1173050
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