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Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames
- PLEASE NOTE !!
- BY LAW FROM THURSDAY, 5th NOVEMBER,
- WE CAN HAVE NO CONGREGATION DURING MASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
All are most welcome
We serve the local community of Walton on Thames bringing the good news of Christ. Pope Francis has invited us to learn again how to be ‘missionary disciples’, people on a journey, filled with the joy of the Gospel. We welcome Catholics and non-Catholics alike and all those interested in learning more about our faith.
34th week in Ordinary Time
Feast of Christ the King
22nd November 2020
Feast of Christ the King
22nd November 2020
PLEASE NOTE : Wednesday Mass is 9.30am and NOT 7.00pm
Fr Bill writes: As we live in such challenging times pans have to be adapted and changed in the light of changing circumstances. After the last Deanery meeting on Zoom I have to the conclusion that reducing the number of Masses even if it is balanced by the addition of a crib service may increase the pent up demand for attendance at Christmas Masses at a time of reduced church capacity. I have therefore concluded the prudent course of action is to repeat the format of last year, but Ola has agreed to lead the Crib Service...
Crib Service (for young families) 3.00 pm on 24th December.
This will be organised by Ola and will consist of a short service with prayers and the telling of telling parts of the Christmas story with music and children bring up figures with parents to put into the crib. This should last no more than 30-45 minutes.
Christmas Masses will be as follows:
24th December 6.00 pm Vigil Mass of Christmas; 10.00 pm 1st Mass of Christmas (Midnight).
On 25th December Masses will be at 9.15 am and 11.15 am.
A booking system will be in place for all Masses. Please book in order to obtain your place by emailing mail@sterconwalds.org.uk. I will let you know later which Masses will be live streamed.
Ministries at Christmas Masses: I will need at least two people at each Mass two volunteer as stewards; two volunteers as Eucharistic Ministers. Please email mail@sterconwalds.org.uk.
Music at Christmas 2020
We do not know what guidelines will be in force for Christmas Masses but I hope that we can have music live or recorded for us to listen to even if we cannot sing. I am looking for musicians to either be present or to produce music of a recorded nature for this Christmas. A small group of socially distanced singers in the balcony is allowed. Could the various groups talk to each other and then to me as to what could be possible.
We live in challenging times although there may be hope with the possibility of successful vaccines being administered early next year. Meanwhile we have to reduce our individual social contacts for our own safety and for the safety of others.
In these circumstances delivering sacramental preparation programmes will be a challenge. The meeting of parents of children due to make their First Communion in 2021 will probably have to conducted via Zoom. Fortunately one of the parents has volunteered to help me to conduct a meeting of about 60 people on Zoom. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 25th November at 8.00 pm. We have about 53 children on the programme for next year.
The hope is that after the lockdown there will be a semblance of normality for Christmas. But it will not be Christmas as it was last year because there will be a limitation on numbers. I am provisionally proposing that there will be a Crib Service at 3.00 pm on Christmas Eve for children with carols and children bringing up sanitised crib figures but socially distanced!!. I expect there to be a Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm, a “Midnight Mass” at 10.00pm but only one Mass on Christmas Morning at 10.00 am. This is not definite yet and I await any comments. There will need to be a booking system to ensure that we are not over capacity.
As for the first lockdown there can be no public worship in our churches. Mass will be livestreamed at the times advertised in the newsletter. However I will have exposition after Mass for an hour, during which time the church will remain open for the purpose of private prayer. I will be looking for steward volunteers to supervise and to ensure that benches are cleaned where they have been occupied. The church will be open 10.00 am – 11.00 am on Monday Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday the church will be open from 6.00 pm until 7.00 pm.
We are asked to gather together in silent prayer in our homes on the eve of the feast of Christ the King between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm. You can join the Bishop in prayer on the diocesan web site if you so wish. St Erconwald’s will be open between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm for private prayer on Saturday 21st November.
We are asked to gather together in silent prayer in our homes on the eve of the feast of Christ the King between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm. You can join the Bishop in prayer on the diocesan web site if you so wish. St Erconwald’s will be open between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm for private prayer on Saturday 21st November.
Deanery Requiem Mass for the Dead: The Bishop will be celebrating a Requiem Mass at Christ the Prince of peace on Monday 23rd November at 7.30 pm. At this Mass the names of those who have died this year will be read out. It will be live streamed at www.cpp.org.uk
November is the month of the Holy Souls. We will remember the loved ones who have died over the years. Names can be written in the brown envelopes at the back of the church and put in the basket at the front. The basket will remain in the same position so that there is no multi-touching. The names will be prayed for during this month.
Admissions to Cardinal Newman School in 2021 Please access the link below for information.
www.cardinal-newman.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Admissions+2021%2D2022&pid=502
Baptisms have now been suspended for the duration of the lockdown. I welcome any enquiries from parents who wish their child to be baptised in spite of the restrictions since we can pencil in dates and communicate by zoom. You will need to be flexible if you are in a hurry to have your child baptised. We will re-arrange any dates of baptisms that fall within the period of the lockdown.
PLEASE NOTE BY LAW FROM THURSDAY, 5th NOVEMBER, WE CAN HAVE NO CONGREGATION DURING MASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
SATURDAY 21st Nov 9.30am Rory Cassin RIP
...Reader : Alison F
SUNDAY 22nd Nov 10.00am Bernardo & Vincenta Guerrero and Elena Pakstiene & Vladas Pakstas RIP
...Reader : Christophe B
11.15am NO MASS
MONDAY 23rd Nov 9.00am Good Health of Dale Lee
...Reader : Carlos
TUESDAY 24th Nov 9.30am Good Health of Priscilla Williams
...Reader : Evelyn
WEDNESDAY 25th Nov 9.30am Michael Collins RIP
...Reader : Gary
THURSDAY 26th Nov Private Prayer only
FRIDAY 27th Nov 9.30am Ray Palmer, Jim May and Brian O'Neill RIP
...Reader : Sue M
SATURDAY 28th Nov 9.30am and Elena Pakstiene & Vladas Pakstas RIP
...Reader : Raymond
SUNDAY 29th Nov 10.00am Martin O'Shea RIP
...Reader : Kevin K
11.15am NO MASS
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pete Speroni who died recently and for the recovery of Michael Snee who has suffered a stroke.
Confirmation 2021 The information pack for the confirmation 2021 programme of preparation is now available on the parish web site. You can download the information and complete the forms electronically and return them as instructed.
Click Here : www.sterconwalds.org.uk/confirmation.html
Announcements
Admissions to Cardinal Newman School in 2021 Please access the link below for information.
www.cardinal-newman.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Admissions+2021%2D2022&pid=502
A Tidy up: Thank you for those who have volunteered for Saturdays tidy up. We filled the skip in one hour. The grounds look a lot tidier though it does not take long for leaves to re-appear!
We will send out additional information when it is available
Crib Service (for young families) 3.00 pm on 24th December.
This will be organised by Ola and will consist of a short service with prayers and the telling of telling parts of the Christmas story with music and children bring up figures with parents to put into the crib. This should last no more than 30-45 minutes.
Christmas Masses will be as follows:
24th December 6.00 pm Vigil Mass of Christmas; 10.00 pm 1st Mass of Christmas (Midnight).
On 25th December Masses will be at 9.15 am and 11.15 am.
A booking system will be in place for all Masses. Please book in order to obtain your place by emailing mail@sterconwalds.org.uk. I will let you know later which Masses will be live streamed.
Ministries at Christmas Masses: I will need at least two people at each Mass two volunteer as stewards; two volunteers as Eucharistic Ministers. Please email mail@sterconwalds.org.uk.
Music at Christmas 2020
We do not know what guidelines will be in force for Christmas Masses but I hope that we can have music live or recorded for us to listen to even if we cannot sing. I am looking for musicians to either be present or to produce music of a recorded nature for this Christmas. A small group of socially distanced singers in the balcony is allowed. Could the various groups talk to each other and then to me as to what could be possible.
We live in challenging times although there may be hope with the possibility of successful vaccines being administered early next year. Meanwhile we have to reduce our individual social contacts for our own safety and for the safety of others.
In these circumstances delivering sacramental preparation programmes will be a challenge. The meeting of parents of children due to make their First Communion in 2021 will probably have to conducted via Zoom. Fortunately one of the parents has volunteered to help me to conduct a meeting of about 60 people on Zoom. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 25th November at 8.00 pm. We have about 53 children on the programme for next year.
The hope is that after the lockdown there will be a semblance of normality for Christmas. But it will not be Christmas as it was last year because there will be a limitation on numbers. I am provisionally proposing that there will be a Crib Service at 3.00 pm on Christmas Eve for children with carols and children bringing up sanitised crib figures but socially distanced!!. I expect there to be a Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm, a “Midnight Mass” at 10.00pm but only one Mass on Christmas Morning at 10.00 am. This is not definite yet and I await any comments. There will need to be a booking system to ensure that we are not over capacity.
As for the first lockdown there can be no public worship in our churches. Mass will be livestreamed at the times advertised in the newsletter. However I will have exposition after Mass for an hour, during which time the church will remain open for the purpose of private prayer. I will be looking for steward volunteers to supervise and to ensure that benches are cleaned where they have been occupied. The church will be open 10.00 am – 11.00 am on Monday Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday the church will be open from 6.00 pm until 7.00 pm.
We are asked to gather together in silent prayer in our homes on the eve of the feast of Christ the King between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm. You can join the Bishop in prayer on the diocesan web site if you so wish. St Erconwald’s will be open between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm for private prayer on Saturday 21st November.
We are asked to gather together in silent prayer in our homes on the eve of the feast of Christ the King between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm. You can join the Bishop in prayer on the diocesan web site if you so wish. St Erconwald’s will be open between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm for private prayer on Saturday 21st November.
Deanery Requiem Mass for the Dead: The Bishop will be celebrating a Requiem Mass at Christ the Prince of peace on Monday 23rd November at 7.30 pm. At this Mass the names of those who have died this year will be read out. It will be live streamed at www.cpp.org.uk
November is the month of the Holy Souls. We will remember the loved ones who have died over the years. Names can be written in the brown envelopes at the back of the church and put in the basket at the front. The basket will remain in the same position so that there is no multi-touching. The names will be prayed for during this month.
Admissions to Cardinal Newman School in 2021 Please access the link below for information.
www.cardinal-newman.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Admissions+2021%2D2022&pid=502
Baptisms have now been suspended for the duration of the lockdown. I welcome any enquiries from parents who wish their child to be baptised in spite of the restrictions since we can pencil in dates and communicate by zoom. You will need to be flexible if you are in a hurry to have your child baptised. We will re-arrange any dates of baptisms that fall within the period of the lockdown.
PLEASE NOTE BY LAW FROM THURSDAY, 5th NOVEMBER, WE CAN HAVE NO CONGREGATION DURING MASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
SATURDAY 21st Nov 9.30am Rory Cassin RIP
...Reader : Alison F
SUNDAY 22nd Nov 10.00am Bernardo & Vincenta Guerrero and Elena Pakstiene & Vladas Pakstas RIP
...Reader : Christophe B
11.15am NO MASS
MONDAY 23rd Nov 9.00am Good Health of Dale Lee
...Reader : Carlos
TUESDAY 24th Nov 9.30am Good Health of Priscilla Williams
...Reader : Evelyn
WEDNESDAY 25th Nov 9.30am Michael Collins RIP
...Reader : Gary
THURSDAY 26th Nov Private Prayer only
FRIDAY 27th Nov 9.30am Ray Palmer, Jim May and Brian O'Neill RIP
...Reader : Sue M
SATURDAY 28th Nov 9.30am and Elena Pakstiene & Vladas Pakstas RIP
...Reader : Raymond
SUNDAY 29th Nov 10.00am Martin O'Shea RIP
...Reader : Kevin K
11.15am NO MASS
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pete Speroni who died recently and for the recovery of Michael Snee who has suffered a stroke.
Confirmation 2021 The information pack for the confirmation 2021 programme of preparation is now available on the parish web site. You can download the information and complete the forms electronically and return them as instructed.
Click Here : www.sterconwalds.org.uk/confirmation.html
Announcements
Admissions to Cardinal Newman School in 2021 Please access the link below for information.
www.cardinal-newman.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Admissions+2021%2D2022&pid=502
A Tidy up: Thank you for those who have volunteered for Saturdays tidy up. We filled the skip in one hour. The grounds look a lot tidier though it does not take long for leaves to re-appear!
We will send out additional information when it is available
Please look at the appeal from Cardinal Newman School below and on the main newsletter
Communion in the Home: In the light of Elmbridge now being paced into tier 2, I have had to reconsider the visiting of the housebound for Communion. I think we need to put this on hold for the time being and assess the situation and the advice that we get.
Offertory Collection
During the lockdown the parish income has been significantly reduced. At the same time, I am aware than many parishioners will live in financially uncertain times.
However, for those who are able you can either put your donations through the presbytery letterbox at the side of the house or you can make a donation online.
The Diocese has a scheme at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/parishoffertory
In the message section you mention St Erconwald’s Walton-on-Thames and the donation will come to the parish. If it is an Easter offering then mention Easter Offering in the message section.
Alternatively make a bank transfer.
Parish sort code 40 05 20
Account No 01126393
Payable to A&B Diocesan Trust St Erconwalds
Current COVID 19 Guidelines
While COVID 19 remains a threat this is what you need to do before entering St Erconwalds on any occasion – Sunday or weekdays. Sanitise your hands on entering and on leaving the church.
For weekday Masses collect a blank white sheet of paper to sit on. Leave it there when you leave. This enables the cleaners to know which part of the bench needs to be cleaned.
If you wish to attend Masses on Sundays it is still necessary to book or let me know that you are coming if you have been away or this is your first time since the church has re-opened so that I can check that the demand does not exceed the spaces available. With people’s plans changing in the holiday season I have been fortunate that those who have turned up have been accommodated. Please note that it is especially important for families of three or more to let me know in advance so that we can plan placings.
Please note that the Government expects us to wear face coverings while in the church building to help to reduce the spread of the virus. Children and those with medical conditions are exempt.
Those who have booked places on Sundays will need to occupy their places at least 5 minutes before the start of Mass. Otherwise those places could be reallocated to those who just turn up.
While COVID 19 remains a threat this is what you need to do before entering St Erconwalds on any occasion – Sunday or weekdays. Sanitise your hands on entering and on leaving the church.
For weekday Masses collect a blank white sheet of paper to sit on. Leave it there when you leave. This enables the cleaners to know which part of the bench needs to be cleaned.
If you wish to attend Masses on Sundays it is still necessary to book or let me know that you are coming if you have been away or this is your first time since the church has re-opened so that I can check that the demand does not exceed the spaces available. With people’s plans changing in the holiday season I have been fortunate that those who have turned up have been accommodated. Please note that it is especially important for families of three or more to let me know in advance so that we can plan placings.
Please note that the Government expects us to wear face coverings while in the church building to help to reduce the spread of the virus. Children and those with medical conditions are exempt.
Those who have booked places on Sundays will need to occupy their places at least 5 minutes before the start of Mass. Otherwise those places could be reallocated to those who just turn up.
Proposed Church opening Times for private prayer only for this week commencing 15th November
Sunday After Mass 10.45am - 11.45am
Monday After Mass 9.30am - 10.30am
Tuesday After Mass 9.30am - 10.30am
Wednesday After Mass 9.30am - 10.30am
Thursday NO MASS
Friday After Mass 10.00am - 11.00am
Saturday After Mass 10.00am - 11.00am
Please check here, on the web site for any last minute changes before setting out
LIVE STREAMING OF THE MASS & SERVICES
from 15th November
Sunday 10.00am only
Monday 9.00am
Tuesday 9.30am
Wednesday 9.30am
Thursday 9.30am NO MASS
Friday 9.30am
Saturday 9.30am
Please click here to watch
from 15th November
Sunday 10.00am only
Monday 9.00am
Tuesday 9.30am
Wednesday 9.30am
Thursday 9.30am NO MASS
Friday 9.30am
Saturday 9.30am
Please click here to watch
Please read the appeal from Cardinal Newman School. Can you help?
Dear All
We hope you and your families are all safe and well. As you may have remembered, Cardinal Newman is extending their school hall, and the work started on the 3rd of August. Our target is to raise £150,000, and our current balance stands at £93,439. We are delighted to let you know we continue with our ‘buy a brick’ at the cost of £50 per brick, where each brick has two lines, and each line consists of 16 characters including spaces. The brick can have your name inscribed or indeed words of wisdom for the current and new pupils that will continue their education through Cardinal Newman. We will then be creating a display board on which all bricks will be on display for all to view. This opportunity is open to both current and past families of Cardinal Newman.
If you would like to make a donation or purchase bricks, please contact Tina O’Kelly tokelly@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk. Forms can be emailed directly to Tina, and she can provide you with the Governor's account bank detail to make direct payments. We have attached a form below.
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to hearing from you.
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Dear All
We hope you and your families are all safe and well. As you may have remembered, Cardinal Newman is extending their school hall, and the work started on the 3rd of August. Our target is to raise £150,000, and our current balance stands at £93,439. We are delighted to let you know we continue with our ‘buy a brick’ at the cost of £50 per brick, where each brick has two lines, and each line consists of 16 characters including spaces. The brick can have your name inscribed or indeed words of wisdom for the current and new pupils that will continue their education through Cardinal Newman. We will then be creating a display board on which all bricks will be on display for all to view. This opportunity is open to both current and past families of Cardinal Newman.
If you would like to make a donation or purchase bricks, please contact Tina O’Kelly tokelly@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk. Forms can be emailed directly to Tina, and she can provide you with the Governor's account bank detail to make direct payments. We have attached a form below.
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to hearing from you.
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Clergy
Fr Bill Muir CJ is responsible for the pastoral welfare and administrative needs of St Erconwald’s. He is a Josephite and resides at St George’s College Weybridge Road, Addlestone. His email address is mail@sterconwalds.org.uk and can be contacted on 01932 221101 Please note there is is no resident priest at St Erconwald's Deacon : Joseph Côté St Erconwald’s Parish Office HAS RE-OPENED !! Susana Campos, Tues, Weds & Fri, 9am-2pm Kevin Andrews (Volunteer), Thurs am, 22 Esher Avenue, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2TA Usual Office Hours: Tues, Weds, Fri 9.00am -14.00pm, Thurs 10.30am - 13.00pm Parish Phone Number 01932 221101 Email mail@sterconwalds.org.uk Please note this is a general email box to our Parish Office. Safeguarding Tina O'kelly dbs@sterconwalds.org.uk Gift Aid Kevin Kilburn giftaid@sterconwalds.org.uk |
Weybridge Deanery
We are part of the Weybridge Deanery. Do you need to find an alternative service time or want to take part in formation or a group from another parish click here to go to the deanery website |
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General Service Times Please Check Newsletter for updates, Weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 9.30am Wednesday 7.00pm Thursday 9.30am Liturgy of the Word Weekend Masses Saturday : Italian Mass 6.00pm except during August Sunday : Family Mass 9.15am Live Streaming Mass 11.15am Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday Morning pre-arrange with Fr Bill |
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