Growing in Faith, Love and Community.
Welcome to St Erconwald's Catholic Church,
Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames
We are pleased that we are now open again for public worship and for 1 hour after mass.
However remember that we still need to discern whether it is wise to attend, given personal vulnerability and infection rates - remember we are still being asked to stay home and protect the NHS. Those attending need to help us keep the Church safe by social distancing, wearing a mask and sanitising hands.
Our services will be live streamed so that all can participate.
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.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st August 2021
1st August 2021
The Church is open for public Masses and booking is required for Sunday Masses. Please book no later than Thursday evening for the following Sunday.
Please pray for those in the Parish who have asked for our prayers:
Michael Snee, Margaret Hawkes, Bernadette Barnbrook, Anna Sartori, Maureen Lloyd, , Sheila Day, Nicoletta Lanzisera, Patrick Duggan, Rose Collins, Carmen Galanty, Patrick Russell, Ann Griffin, Ann Lane, Dina Yates, Manuel and Jackie Faraldo, Andres Gomez, Christian Misuraca, Christopher Clifford and Catherine Browle.
Please pray for those in the Parish who have asked for our prayers:
Michael Snee, Margaret Hawkes, Bernadette Barnbrook, Anna Sartori, Maureen Lloyd, , Sheila Day, Nicoletta Lanzisera, Patrick Duggan, Rose Collins, Carmen Galanty, Patrick Russell, Ann Griffin, Ann Lane, Dina Yates, Manuel and Jackie Faraldo, Andres Gomez, Christian Misuraca, Christopher Clifford and Catherine Browle.
Mass Times and Intentions :
from 1st August
PLEASE NOTE :
Fr Bill is away on holiday there will be NO Masses at St Erconwald’s from 26th July until 31st July. He will celebrate Mass on Sunday 1st August on return.
There is now no need to book for Sunday Masses.
Induction of Fr Ruslan as Parish Priest by Bishop Richard: Wednesday 22nd September at 7.00 pm
Fr Bill’s Farewell Mass Sunday will take place on one of the Sundays in October. It is planned to have one Mass at 10.30 am on that Sunday. Precise date to be confirmed.
The Church is open for public Worship
and booking is not now required for Sunday Masses.
Saturday 31st July
9.30am NO MASS
...Reader :
6.00pm Italian Mass
Sunday 1st August
9.15am Holy Souls
...Reader : Kevin Kilburn
11.15am Margaret Mclaughlin RIP
...Reader : Alison Foreman
Monday 2nd August
9.30am Intentions of Glen and Queency Gonsalves
...Reader : Frances Ryan
Tuesday 3rd August
9.30pm Good Health of Frances O'Brien
...Reader : Amal Allos
Wednesday 4th August
7.00pm In Thanksgiving for good friends
...Reader : Ian Richardson
Thursday 5th August
9.30am Liturgy of the word
...Reader :
Friday 6th August
9.30am Intentions of Meline Carruba
...Reader : Charlotte and Susana
Saturday 7th August
9.30am Intentions of Glen and Queency Gonsalves
...Reader : Sister Maria
6.00pm Italian Mass
Sunday 8th August
9.15am Betty Braganza RIP
...Reader : Raymond
11.15am Tom and Christopher McGrath RIP
...Reader : Mike Curtis
from 1st August
PLEASE NOTE :
Fr Bill is away on holiday there will be NO Masses at St Erconwald’s from 26th July until 31st July. He will celebrate Mass on Sunday 1st August on return.
There is now no need to book for Sunday Masses.
Induction of Fr Ruslan as Parish Priest by Bishop Richard: Wednesday 22nd September at 7.00 pm
Fr Bill’s Farewell Mass Sunday will take place on one of the Sundays in October. It is planned to have one Mass at 10.30 am on that Sunday. Precise date to be confirmed.
The Church is open for public Worship
and booking is not now required for Sunday Masses.
Saturday 31st July
9.30am NO MASS
...Reader :
6.00pm Italian Mass
Sunday 1st August
9.15am Holy Souls
...Reader : Kevin Kilburn
11.15am Margaret Mclaughlin RIP
...Reader : Alison Foreman
Monday 2nd August
9.30am Intentions of Glen and Queency Gonsalves
...Reader : Frances Ryan
Tuesday 3rd August
9.30pm Good Health of Frances O'Brien
...Reader : Amal Allos
Wednesday 4th August
7.00pm In Thanksgiving for good friends
...Reader : Ian Richardson
Thursday 5th August
9.30am Liturgy of the word
...Reader :
Friday 6th August
9.30am Intentions of Meline Carruba
...Reader : Charlotte and Susana
Saturday 7th August
9.30am Intentions of Glen and Queency Gonsalves
...Reader : Sister Maria
6.00pm Italian Mass
Sunday 8th August
9.15am Betty Braganza RIP
...Reader : Raymond
11.15am Tom and Christopher McGrath RIP
...Reader : Mike Curtis
LIVE STREAMING OF THE MASS & SERVICES
All masses and services are live streamed and are available to watch after.
Please click here for our YouTube channel
or go to the live stream page
All masses and services are live streamed and are available to watch after.
Please click here for our YouTube channel
or go to the live stream page
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
My name is Fr Ruslan Kurdiumov, and I am delighted to be appointed by Bishop Richard as the new Parish Priest of St Erconwald’s in Walton-on-Thames.
Originally from Ukraine, I came to the UK in 2011 to study Philosophy at the University of London. Since my arrival in England, I have been serving at St Joseph’s Parish in Epsom.
I am very grateful to all the Priests who have served St Erconwald’s, and I look forward to building on their work and serving as your Parish Priest.
I am looking forward to the next chapter in my priestly life, serving the community of St Erconwald’s in Walton-on-Thames. I would like to ask all Parishioners for their support and prayers in my first appointment as a Parish Priest.
So, please bear with me as I find my feet among you and get to know all of you in due course.
With Prayers and Best Wishes
fr. Ruslan
My name is Fr Ruslan Kurdiumov, and I am delighted to be appointed by Bishop Richard as the new Parish Priest of St Erconwald’s in Walton-on-Thames.
Originally from Ukraine, I came to the UK in 2011 to study Philosophy at the University of London. Since my arrival in England, I have been serving at St Joseph’s Parish in Epsom.
I am very grateful to all the Priests who have served St Erconwald’s, and I look forward to building on their work and serving as your Parish Priest.
I am looking forward to the next chapter in my priestly life, serving the community of St Erconwald’s in Walton-on-Thames. I would like to ask all Parishioners for their support and prayers in my first appointment as a Parish Priest.
So, please bear with me as I find my feet among you and get to know all of you in due course.
With Prayers and Best Wishes
fr. Ruslan
Newsletter Item from St Joseph's Church, Epsom, 30th May 2021
Fr Bill's Update
"I am pleased to announce that Bishop Richard has appointed Fr Ruslan to be Parish Priest of St Erconwald's, Walton-on-Thames and he will take up his new appointment at the beginning of September.
He has been an Assistant Priest here with us for ten years now and when he first arrived here, he was fluent in Ukrainian and Polish and had just about one word of English which I believe was " Liverpool football"!
Today, he has an excellent command of English and has grown exponentially over the years in his pastoral care of all our parishioners in all their needs. Ruslan came to our parish through the kindness and generosity of one of our Parishioners and their family in memory of their Polish mother (a devout Catholic) who came from the part of Poland that was taken over by the Russians after WW2 and is part of the Ukraine.
He began learning English with enthusiasm and determination and went on to study for an MA in Philosophy, gaining a distinction and he is continuing his studies with Roehampton University as part of a doctoral programme. He has recently been incardinated into our Diocese and has become a British citizen. I would like to thank Father Ruslan for his work in our Parish and for his friendship and I wish him every happiness in his new appointment as Parish Priest of St Erconwald's, their gain is very much our loss, but I am sure that he will stay in touch with many of you and myself.
Bishop Richard informs me that his replacement here will be announced in the near future. Please keep Father Ruslan and his new parish in your prayers.
With prayers and best wishes,
Fr Bill, Fr Ruslan, Sr Margarite and Sr Fionnuala"
Click Here : www.facebook.com/St-Josephs-Catholic-Church-in-Epsom-108443874127773/
Fr Bill's Update
"I am pleased to announce that Bishop Richard has appointed Fr Ruslan to be Parish Priest of St Erconwald's, Walton-on-Thames and he will take up his new appointment at the beginning of September.
He has been an Assistant Priest here with us for ten years now and when he first arrived here, he was fluent in Ukrainian and Polish and had just about one word of English which I believe was " Liverpool football"!
Today, he has an excellent command of English and has grown exponentially over the years in his pastoral care of all our parishioners in all their needs. Ruslan came to our parish through the kindness and generosity of one of our Parishioners and their family in memory of their Polish mother (a devout Catholic) who came from the part of Poland that was taken over by the Russians after WW2 and is part of the Ukraine.
He began learning English with enthusiasm and determination and went on to study for an MA in Philosophy, gaining a distinction and he is continuing his studies with Roehampton University as part of a doctoral programme. He has recently been incardinated into our Diocese and has become a British citizen. I would like to thank Father Ruslan for his work in our Parish and for his friendship and I wish him every happiness in his new appointment as Parish Priest of St Erconwald's, their gain is very much our loss, but I am sure that he will stay in touch with many of you and myself.
Bishop Richard informs me that his replacement here will be announced in the near future. Please keep Father Ruslan and his new parish in your prayers.
With prayers and best wishes,
Fr Bill, Fr Ruslan, Sr Margarite and Sr Fionnuala"
Click Here : www.facebook.com/St-Josephs-Catholic-Church-in-Epsom-108443874127773/
Our Fr Bill writes:
To make the presbytery ready for Fr Ruslan when he officially arrives on 1st September some of the rooms need repainting. We are looking for volunteers to paint three rooms in the presbytery. Anybody able to help should contact Susana in the office or Francis Bealin-Kelly for more information. The work will take place during August,
We have now received official guidance from the bishops’ conference with regard to services in Catholic churches. On this basis the following points need to be made for parishioners to consider and will operate from 19th July:
• The rate of infection is increasing exponentially and therefore the expectation is that all adults will be expected to wear masks in church to mitigate the spread of infection.
• All people should continue to sanitise their hands on entry to the church.
• The practice of cleaning the benches after each Mass is to continue. You are asked to help with this when you attend one of the Masses
• There will be no need to book places for Sunday Masses. You just turn up and try to take a place that is at least one metre from the person nearest to you.
• Singing is now permitted but because of the rate of infection masks should not be removed even if singing. The choir in the balcony will be exempted from this, as under current guidance ,since they are a significant distance from the rest of the congregation.
• Hymn books can be used but they will be split into two groups for use of the two Masses. They will be kept separate on the trolley and therefore each hymn book will only be used once a week at the most.
• The sign of peace will be restored but we will observe a non-contact version – such as nodding or waving to people. • With the relaxation of the guidance for indoor gatherings I would like to encourage the visiting of the housebound and sick but under strict guidance. All Eucharistic ministers who wish to take communion to the sick and housebound should attend a briefing session with Fr Bill after the Tuesday morning Mass on 20th July.
• For the time being I do not propose any changes in the procedure for collections but consideration will need to be given to how we facilitate special collections.
• Given the current rate of infection I do not propose to consider teas and coffees after Masses and will wait until the rate has declined significantly. That will be the time to outline the protocols for the safe conduct of such gatherings.
While people may wish to have conversations with people whom they have not seen for a long time it is important that those conversations take place outside and in areas that DO NOT block the smooth exit of people from the church.
With the relaxation of the pandemic restrictions 30 people are now allowed at Baptisms. The Offertory Procession can now take place and the priest will at Communion now say “Body of Christ” to which each person responds Amen. Altar Servers can now start to fulfil their role. However there can be no singing on the part of the Congregation and masks and social distancing regulations are still in place.
I am very grateful for the work of the stewards in ensuring that we are all safe and that social distancing is maintained as far as is possible. Without their generous help the church would not legally be able to open. It is important therefore that we show our appreciation for what they do by complying with their instructions. It would be very helpful if some of you could help with the cleaning of benches after Mass on Sundays so that it is not left to the generous few.
Church Cleaners: Now that things are starting to return to normality we are seeking volunteers to clean the church n a regular basis. This includes the vacuuming of the carpet and clearing of cobwebs etc. If we have sufficient numbers it should not be onerous and a rota could be constructed. Any volunteers should email Susana in the office on the parish email address.
Any notices for this newsletter to be sent to Fr Bill at walton@abdiocese.org.uk
To make the presbytery ready for Fr Ruslan when he officially arrives on 1st September some of the rooms need repainting. We are looking for volunteers to paint three rooms in the presbytery. Anybody able to help should contact Susana in the office or Francis Bealin-Kelly for more information. The work will take place during August,
We have now received official guidance from the bishops’ conference with regard to services in Catholic churches. On this basis the following points need to be made for parishioners to consider and will operate from 19th July:
• The rate of infection is increasing exponentially and therefore the expectation is that all adults will be expected to wear masks in church to mitigate the spread of infection.
• All people should continue to sanitise their hands on entry to the church.
• The practice of cleaning the benches after each Mass is to continue. You are asked to help with this when you attend one of the Masses
• There will be no need to book places for Sunday Masses. You just turn up and try to take a place that is at least one metre from the person nearest to you.
• Singing is now permitted but because of the rate of infection masks should not be removed even if singing. The choir in the balcony will be exempted from this, as under current guidance ,since they are a significant distance from the rest of the congregation.
• Hymn books can be used but they will be split into two groups for use of the two Masses. They will be kept separate on the trolley and therefore each hymn book will only be used once a week at the most.
• The sign of peace will be restored but we will observe a non-contact version – such as nodding or waving to people. • With the relaxation of the guidance for indoor gatherings I would like to encourage the visiting of the housebound and sick but under strict guidance. All Eucharistic ministers who wish to take communion to the sick and housebound should attend a briefing session with Fr Bill after the Tuesday morning Mass on 20th July.
• For the time being I do not propose any changes in the procedure for collections but consideration will need to be given to how we facilitate special collections.
• Given the current rate of infection I do not propose to consider teas and coffees after Masses and will wait until the rate has declined significantly. That will be the time to outline the protocols for the safe conduct of such gatherings.
While people may wish to have conversations with people whom they have not seen for a long time it is important that those conversations take place outside and in areas that DO NOT block the smooth exit of people from the church.
With the relaxation of the pandemic restrictions 30 people are now allowed at Baptisms. The Offertory Procession can now take place and the priest will at Communion now say “Body of Christ” to which each person responds Amen. Altar Servers can now start to fulfil their role. However there can be no singing on the part of the Congregation and masks and social distancing regulations are still in place.
I am very grateful for the work of the stewards in ensuring that we are all safe and that social distancing is maintained as far as is possible. Without their generous help the church would not legally be able to open. It is important therefore that we show our appreciation for what they do by complying with their instructions. It would be very helpful if some of you could help with the cleaning of benches after Mass on Sundays so that it is not left to the generous few.
Church Cleaners: Now that things are starting to return to normality we are seeking volunteers to clean the church n a regular basis. This includes the vacuuming of the carpet and clearing of cobwebs etc. If we have sufficient numbers it should not be onerous and a rota could be constructed. Any volunteers should email Susana in the office on the parish email address.
Any notices for this newsletter to be sent to Fr Bill at walton@abdiocese.org.uk
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Offertory Collection:
11th July £201.
Apostleship of the Sea £151.50
(Total Banked £422.50 )
Standing Orders for May totalled £2934
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
Alternatively make a bank transfer.
Parish sort code 40 05 20
Account No 01126393
Payable to A&B Diocesan Trust St Erconwalds
Same details for standing orders and to gift aid (no cost to you) contact giftaid@sterconwalds.org.uk
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Offertory Collection:
11th July £201.
Apostleship of the Sea £151.50
(Total Banked £422.50 )
Standing Orders for May totalled £2934
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
Alternatively make a bank transfer.
Parish sort code 40 05 20
Account No 01126393
Payable to A&B Diocesan Trust St Erconwalds
Same details for standing orders and to gift aid (no cost to you) contact giftaid@sterconwalds.org.uk
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Announcement
Cardinal Newman in Hersham is a friendly oversubscribed two-form entry Catholic primary school, serving the children of our local Catholic parishes.
97% of our pupils are Catholic and we work closely with our parish priests to support their faith development through a Catholic RE curriculum, Mass in school and regular charity work. We are a feeder school for Salesian School in Chertsey and about 90% of our pupils go on to Salesian in Year 7.
In our recent Teaching and Learning Review, the outcomes were extremely positive:
“The quality of teaching is very strong with fantastic consistency.”
“All lessons were well paced and optimised learning.”
“All pupils are actively engaged in their learning.”
Due to families moving out of the area over the summer,
we are likely to have one or two spaces in Y4 and Y5 for September 2021.
If you are interested in finding out more, please visit our website : www.cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk or arrange to meet us in person by emailing: admissions@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.
Cardinal Newman in Hersham is a friendly oversubscribed two-form entry Catholic primary school, serving the children of our local Catholic parishes.
97% of our pupils are Catholic and we work closely with our parish priests to support their faith development through a Catholic RE curriculum, Mass in school and regular charity work. We are a feeder school for Salesian School in Chertsey and about 90% of our pupils go on to Salesian in Year 7.
In our recent Teaching and Learning Review, the outcomes were extremely positive:
“The quality of teaching is very strong with fantastic consistency.”
“All lessons were well paced and optimised learning.”
“All pupils are actively engaged in their learning.”
Due to families moving out of the area over the summer,
we are likely to have one or two spaces in Y4 and Y5 for September 2021.
If you are interested in finding out more, please visit our website : www.cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk or arrange to meet us in person by emailing: admissions@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk We 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 walton@abdiocese.org.uk and can be contacted on 01932 221101 Fr Ruslan Kurdiumov, has been appointed by Bishop Richard as the new Parish Priest of St Erconwald’s in Walton-on-Thames. He will commence his appointment on 1st September 2021 Please note there is is no resident priest at St Erconwald's Deacon : Joseph Côté St Erconwald’s Parish Office 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 : walton@abdiocese.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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