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Welcome to St Erconwald's Catholic Church,
Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames
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.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
18th October 2020
18th October 2020
Sunday 9.15am & 11.15am, Church will be open for Mass,
but only 30 people or family groups allowed at each Mass,
you must email the office to book a place to attend.
Proposed Next Week Mass Times and Intentions from 18th October
We pray for the Souls of Lynda Ellis and Bonnard (Bleu) Allen who have died recently.
Paddy Brady who died Saturday 26th September, May they Rest in Peace
SATURDAY 17th Oct 9.30am Good Health of Mary Hawks
...Reader: John Kirby
SUNDAY 18th Oct 9.15am Jenny and Mary O'Shea RIP
...Reader: Frances Ryan with Hersham Singers
11.15am Charles and Michael Overton RIP
...Reader: Ian Richardson
MONDAY 19th Oct 9.30am Oscar Rosing Alvarez
...Reader: Sue Morris
TUESDAY 20th Oct 9.30am Theresa Bernadette's good health
...Reader: Sister Maria
WEDNESDAY 21st Oct 7.00pm Michael O'Sullivan's 90th Birthday
...Reader: Ian Richardson
THURSDAY 22nd Oct 9.30am Liturgy of the Word
FRIDAY 23rd Oct 9.30am Jim Cross RIP
...Reader: Jill Deas
SATURDAY 24th Oct 9.30am Patrick and Kathleen O'Driscoll RIP
...Reader: Georgina
SUNDAY 25th Oct 9.15am Martin O'Shea RIP
...Reader: Raymond
11.15am Ken Ayre RIP
...Reader: Ricardo
The Mass will be shorter than usual to protect the health of all. After Mass the church MUST BE CLEANED. I need volunteers to help. This will apply to all Masses during the week. If the stewards and cleaners cannot be found the Masses cannot be open to the public.
but only 30 people or family groups allowed at each Mass,
you must email the office to book a place to attend.
Proposed Next Week Mass Times and Intentions from 18th October
We pray for the Souls of Lynda Ellis and Bonnard (Bleu) Allen who have died recently.
Paddy Brady who died Saturday 26th September, May they Rest in Peace
SATURDAY 17th Oct 9.30am Good Health of Mary Hawks
...Reader: John Kirby
SUNDAY 18th Oct 9.15am Jenny and Mary O'Shea RIP
...Reader: Frances Ryan with Hersham Singers
11.15am Charles and Michael Overton RIP
...Reader: Ian Richardson
MONDAY 19th Oct 9.30am Oscar Rosing Alvarez
...Reader: Sue Morris
TUESDAY 20th Oct 9.30am Theresa Bernadette's good health
...Reader: Sister Maria
WEDNESDAY 21st Oct 7.00pm Michael O'Sullivan's 90th Birthday
...Reader: Ian Richardson
THURSDAY 22nd Oct 9.30am Liturgy of the Word
FRIDAY 23rd Oct 9.30am Jim Cross RIP
...Reader: Jill Deas
SATURDAY 24th Oct 9.30am Patrick and Kathleen O'Driscoll RIP
...Reader: Georgina
SUNDAY 25th Oct 9.15am Martin O'Shea RIP
...Reader: Raymond
11.15am Ken Ayre RIP
...Reader: Ricardo
The Mass will be shorter than usual to protect the health of all. After Mass the church MUST BE CLEANED. I need volunteers to help. This will apply to all Masses during the week. If the stewards and cleaners cannot be found the Masses cannot be open to the public.
Fr Bill writes:
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
A Tidy up: Thank you for those who have volunteered for Saturdays tidy up. At the time of writing it will still go ahead as we will be a working party and not a social gathering. The hope is to fill the skip with what is not required, tidy up the flower room and reposition some objects that are only used occasionally in the liturgy. I hope to move at least some of the benches into the garages so that the hall can be brought into use for parish purposes. In particular it will be used on those occasions when First Communion and Confirmation preparation are taking place simultaneously.
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.
CAFOD: The CAFOD baskets will be taken down after the Sundays Masses this coming weekend. If you have yet to make a contribution it is not too late to do so. I will be counting and sending off the proceeds this coming week.
The numbers applying for the 9.15 Mass have now reached capacity and I am having to turn away people, whose names are not already on the list. There are spaces at the 11.15 Mass. In line with many other parishes across the country I am now having to appeal to those parishioners who are retired or who are able to attend Mass during the week to volunteer to give up their place at the 9.15 Mass to enable those, who work during the week, to attend. Please consider this for Masses on Sunday October 11th onwards. Please let me know if you can help.
The Finance and Fabric Committee have met on to review the parish finances for the first half of the year. The results are encouraging but there is no room for complacency. Total income for the first six months from donations and the Offertory Collection was £47,331 compared with £44,019 for the same period last year. This is particularly encouraging in the light of the disruption to the offertory collections caused by the closure of churches at the height of the pandemic. The number of standing orders is now 94 compared with about 47 in June 2019. This had made a significant difference. Anybody who has recently converted to paying by standing order and is a UK taxpayer should complete a gift Aid form which benefits the parish without in anyway costing you any more.
The significant maintenance expenditure resulting from the quinquennial electrical survey which have been recently incurred will not appear until later. That will amount to about £11,000 altogether to enable us to reach the minimum legal and safety requirements. However the accounts show a surplus of income over expenditure of £8,756 compared with a deficit last year of £23,300.
It is therefore important that we not only maintain our current level of income but to increase it where possible. Thank you for your generosity so far. This bodes well for the future.
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
A Tidy up: Thank you for those who have volunteered for Saturdays tidy up. At the time of writing it will still go ahead as we will be a working party and not a social gathering. The hope is to fill the skip with what is not required, tidy up the flower room and reposition some objects that are only used occasionally in the liturgy. I hope to move at least some of the benches into the garages so that the hall can be brought into use for parish purposes. In particular it will be used on those occasions when First Communion and Confirmation preparation are taking place simultaneously.
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.
CAFOD: The CAFOD baskets will be taken down after the Sundays Masses this coming weekend. If you have yet to make a contribution it is not too late to do so. I will be counting and sending off the proceeds this coming week.
The numbers applying for the 9.15 Mass have now reached capacity and I am having to turn away people, whose names are not already on the list. There are spaces at the 11.15 Mass. In line with many other parishes across the country I am now having to appeal to those parishioners who are retired or who are able to attend Mass during the week to volunteer to give up their place at the 9.15 Mass to enable those, who work during the week, to attend. Please consider this for Masses on Sunday October 11th onwards. Please let me know if you can help.
The Finance and Fabric Committee have met on to review the parish finances for the first half of the year. The results are encouraging but there is no room for complacency. Total income for the first six months from donations and the Offertory Collection was £47,331 compared with £44,019 for the same period last year. This is particularly encouraging in the light of the disruption to the offertory collections caused by the closure of churches at the height of the pandemic. The number of standing orders is now 94 compared with about 47 in June 2019. This had made a significant difference. Anybody who has recently converted to paying by standing order and is a UK taxpayer should complete a gift Aid form which benefits the parish without in anyway costing you any more.
The significant maintenance expenditure resulting from the quinquennial electrical survey which have been recently incurred will not appear until later. That will amount to about £11,000 altogether to enable us to reach the minimum legal and safety requirements. However the accounts show a surplus of income over expenditure of £8,756 compared with a deficit last year of £23,300.
It is therefore important that we not only maintain our current level of income but to increase it where possible. Thank you for your generosity so far. This bodes well for the future.
CAFOD Novena to Saint Francis Nine brief reflections asking St Francis of Assisi to pray for us and our world, based on his beautiful Canticle of the Sun. The Novena starts on Saturday, 26th September and ends on the feast day of Saint Francis: 4th October. Use these video prayers over nine days or at nine moments of personal prayer. Each has four phases: Canticle; Amazon voice; penitential prayer; plea for intercession.
Click Here : www.sterconwalds.org.uk/uploads/3/1/9/8/31980581/prayer_creation_st-francis-novena[3200].pdf
Click Here : www.sterconwalds.org.uk/uploads/3/1/9/8/31980581/prayer_creation_st-francis-novena[3200].pdf
Liturgies led by Lay People: You will notice that on Thursdays there are no masses celebrated in the parish. Thursday in theory is my day off but flexibility is necessary in these uncertain times. As we look to the future in 2030 and beyond there will be more weekdays when no Masses will be celebrated in the churches in the Deanery. The choice is between having nothing or celebrating a version of the Liturgy of the Word maybe including the rosary and maybe including Exposition. I would like to thank Sr Maria for agreeing to lead these Liturgies. However we need to have a discussion about Liturgy and what is possible within the parameters set by the Bishop? There is a saying among some theologians that the Catholics of Western Europe have been over sacramentalised and under evangelised. How can we come together to reflect on the Word of God? Please join us this and every Thursday at 9.30 am when we will have another opportunity to pray together
Baptisms have now re-commenced and we welcome any enquiries from parents who wish their child to be baptised.
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.
Care for the Family
We have been running events for nearly 30 years, speaking to parents and couples all over the country in an effort to support and help those in all stages of family life. Our engaging, practical and experienced speakers aim to share helpful insights to support you and those you love.
We look forward to you joining us online, but if you can’t join one of our events, know that we offer support and resources to help you online, plus an eager team ready to help at 029 2081 0800.
Click button below for further information
We have been running events for nearly 30 years, speaking to parents and couples all over the country in an effort to support and help those in all stages of family life. Our engaging, practical and experienced speakers aim to share helpful insights to support you and those you love.
We look forward to you joining us online, but if you can’t join one of our events, know that we offer support and resources to help you online, plus an eager team ready to help at 029 2081 0800.
Click button below for further information
Proposed Church opening Times for this week commencing 18th October
Sunday 9.00am - 12.15pm
Monday 9.00am - 10.30amm
Tuesday 9.00am - 10.30am
Wednesday 6.00am - 8.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 10.30am
Friday 9.00am - 10.30am
Saturday 9.00pm - 10.30pm
Please check here, on the web site for any last minute changes before setting out
Sunday 9.00am - 12.15pm
Monday 9.00am - 10.30amm
Tuesday 9.00am - 10.30am
Wednesday 6.00am - 8.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 10.30am
Friday 9.00am - 10.30am
Saturday 9.00pm - 10.30pm
Please check here, on the web site for any last minute changes before setting out
LIVE STREAMING OF THE MASS & SERVICES
from 18th October
Sunday 9.15am only
Monday 9.30am
Tuesday 9.30am
Wednesday 7.00pm
Thursday 9.30am Liturgy of the Word
Friday 9.30am
Saturday 9.30am
Sunday 9.15am & 11.15am, Church will be open for Mass,
but only 30 people allowed at each Mass, email office for info.
Please click here to watch
from 18th October
Sunday 9.15am only
Monday 9.30am
Tuesday 9.30am
Wednesday 7.00pm
Thursday 9.30am Liturgy of the Word
Friday 9.30am
Saturday 9.30am
Sunday 9.15am & 11.15am, Church will be open for Mass,
but only 30 people allowed at each Mass, email office for info.
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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