Parish News
22nd February 2021
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7th February 2021
Fr Bill writes: I will be opening the church from Ash Wednesday 17th February for public worship and private prayer. I will have a booking system for Ash Wednesday to ensure that numbers for the two Masses are safe. Thereafter I hope to open for weekend Masses on a booking basis for the time being. Some parishioners will still not feel comfortable in coming out. That is fine We all must do what we are comfortable with. There is no virtue in simply taking risks for the sake of it.
Ash Wednesday: Rome has decreed that the marking of foreheads with ashes will not take place this year. In its place we are asked to sprinkle ashes onto people’s hair. You may choose to stay in your place and accept a general exhortation to “repent and believe in the Gospel”.
Fr Bill writes: I will be opening the church from Ash Wednesday 17th February for public worship and private prayer. I will have a booking system for Ash Wednesday to ensure that numbers for the two Masses are safe. Thereafter I hope to open for weekend Masses on a booking basis for the time being. Some parishioners will still not feel comfortable in coming out. That is fine We all must do what we are comfortable with. There is no virtue in simply taking risks for the sake of it.
Ash Wednesday: Rome has decreed that the marking of foreheads with ashes will not take place this year. In its place we are asked to sprinkle ashes onto people’s hair. You may choose to stay in your place and accept a general exhortation to “repent and believe in the Gospel”.
31st January 2021
Fr Bill writes: Thank you all who have responded and given view as to whether you feel it is right and safe to open the church now or in the near future. The unanimous view seems to be that the time is not yet right. Although the Elmbridge infection rate is given over a seven-day period as averaging 248, it masks significant variations. Parts of Walton are above 450. It seems that the church will remain closed for the time being, but I hope to open it for weekday Masses initially at the start of Lent. That means I hope to open the church for Ash Wednesday 17th February. Later I hope to proceed with Sunday openings. At present these are aspirations and not definite commitments.
Fr Bill writes: Thank you all who have responded and given view as to whether you feel it is right and safe to open the church now or in the near future. The unanimous view seems to be that the time is not yet right. Although the Elmbridge infection rate is given over a seven-day period as averaging 248, it masks significant variations. Parts of Walton are above 450. It seems that the church will remain closed for the time being, but I hope to open it for weekday Masses initially at the start of Lent. That means I hope to open the church for Ash Wednesday 17th February. Later I hope to proceed with Sunday openings. At present these are aspirations and not definite commitments.
4th October 2020
Confirmation: We plan to confirm the young people of the parish during a Mass on Saturday afternoon 10th October commencing at 3.00 pm. Like so many events at present attendance will be limited to the candidates and their sponsors but hopefully the mass will be live streamed to enable as many people as possible to feel part of the celebration. Once we have taken out some benches we will be able to increase the capacity of the church and then can review how many people can be accommodated within the guidelines.
Confirmation: We plan to confirm the young people of the parish during a Mass on Saturday afternoon 10th October commencing at 3.00 pm. Like so many events at present attendance will be limited to the candidates and their sponsors but hopefully the mass will be live streamed to enable as many people as possible to feel part of the celebration. Once we have taken out some benches we will be able to increase the capacity of the church and then can review how many people can be accommodated within the guidelines.
2nd August 2020
Fr Bill writes: This Sunday Deacon Joseph will be preaching. I hope to have some news soon with regard to Confirmations and how we will be organising them probably in October. WE are entering what we used to call the holiday period but with all the uncertainties people will probably either not be travelling or staying in the UK. I will be away for a few days from after the last Mass on Sunday 16th August and will return on Friday 21st August. There will be no weekdays Masses while I am away, but you will either be able to attend Masses at Weybridge or Thames Ditton or Hersham during that week.
There has been an update from the Prime Minister on the guidance from the with regard to social distancing and the wearing of Masks in church. WE are all expected to wear one apart from children under the age of 12 and those with a medical condition that prevents them from wearing one. All parishioners are reminded that they should not be within 2 metres of anybody not in their household or in their “bubble”. Therefore parishioners are asked not to talk to people in church and to go straight home after Mass.
It goes against the grain to highlight such directives but given that the virus is still active we must for the Common Good take all reasonable precautions to protect both others and ourselves from the spread of the virus. Furthermore in the light of the mandatory wearing of masks in shops the Bishops are strongly encouraging parishioners to wear masks in church. While I will not wear a mask on the sanctuary as I am more than two metres away from people, I will wear a mask if I distribute Communion and if I am in the body of the church with other people around.
Fr Bill writes: This Sunday Deacon Joseph will be preaching. I hope to have some news soon with regard to Confirmations and how we will be organising them probably in October. WE are entering what we used to call the holiday period but with all the uncertainties people will probably either not be travelling or staying in the UK. I will be away for a few days from after the last Mass on Sunday 16th August and will return on Friday 21st August. There will be no weekdays Masses while I am away, but you will either be able to attend Masses at Weybridge or Thames Ditton or Hersham during that week.
There has been an update from the Prime Minister on the guidance from the with regard to social distancing and the wearing of Masks in church. WE are all expected to wear one apart from children under the age of 12 and those with a medical condition that prevents them from wearing one. All parishioners are reminded that they should not be within 2 metres of anybody not in their household or in their “bubble”. Therefore parishioners are asked not to talk to people in church and to go straight home after Mass.
It goes against the grain to highlight such directives but given that the virus is still active we must for the Common Good take all reasonable precautions to protect both others and ourselves from the spread of the virus. Furthermore in the light of the mandatory wearing of masks in shops the Bishops are strongly encouraging parishioners to wear masks in church. While I will not wear a mask on the sanctuary as I am more than two metres away from people, I will wear a mask if I distribute Communion and if I am in the body of the church with other people around.
26th July 2020
Fr Bill writes: There has been an update on the guidance from the Bishops’ Conference with regard to social distancing and the wearing of Masks in church. All parishioners are reminded that they should not be within 2 metres of anybody not in their household or in their “bubble”. Therefore parishioners are asked not to talk to people in church and to go straight home after Mass.
It goes against the grain to highlight such directives but given that the virus is still active we must for the Common Good take all reasonable precautions to protect both others and ourselves from the spread of the virus. Furthermore in the light of the mandatory wearing of masks in shops the Bishops are strongly encouraging parishioners to wear masks in church. While I will not wear a mask on the sanctuary as I am more than two metres away from people, I will wear a mask if I distribute Communion and if I am in the body of the church with other people around.
Fr Bill writes: There has been an update on the guidance from the Bishops’ Conference with regard to social distancing and the wearing of Masks in church. All parishioners are reminded that they should not be within 2 metres of anybody not in their household or in their “bubble”. Therefore parishioners are asked not to talk to people in church and to go straight home after Mass.
It goes against the grain to highlight such directives but given that the virus is still active we must for the Common Good take all reasonable precautions to protect both others and ourselves from the spread of the virus. Furthermore in the light of the mandatory wearing of masks in shops the Bishops are strongly encouraging parishioners to wear masks in church. While I will not wear a mask on the sanctuary as I am more than two metres away from people, I will wear a mask if I distribute Communion and if I am in the body of the church with other people around.
Sunday 28th June 2020-COVID 19
Fr Bill writes: Following the government announcement that churches will be open for public worship from Saturday 4th July.
Please note that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still suspended. A weekday Mass will count just as well – so please consider coming on a weekday if you can.
I propose to celebrate the first public Mass since the lockdown on Sunday 5 th July at 9.15 am. However there will be a limit of 30 people or households. This means that a family can sit together and provided it is not too large it will count as one household/person. This will still enable another person/couple to sit at the other end of the bench and preserve the two-metre rule. To reduce the 2-metre social distance rule to 1 metre requires us to take mitigating steps such as making the wearing of masks compulsory. I do not wish as yet to go down that route. The wearing of masks will be voluntary.
It will follow, therefore, that if we are to avoid having to turn people away it will be necessary to book spaces in the church in advance to avoid this situation. I am proposing that you email me at mail@sterconwalds.org.uk giving the name of the person booking the place and how many people in that household group. Members of a household group do not have to observe the two-metre rule and may sit together as normal. It will be a case of first come first served. I will rank people in order of my receipt of the emails. No phone calls please!! I will ensure that there is a name in each place that is booked, and it is there that you need to sit.
The situation is very fluid and we cannot rule out the possibility of more updates to the guidance that could change things. It is important that you consult the web site before setting out.
Fr Bill writes: Following the government announcement that churches will be open for public worship from Saturday 4th July.
Please note that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still suspended. A weekday Mass will count just as well – so please consider coming on a weekday if you can.
I propose to celebrate the first public Mass since the lockdown on Sunday 5 th July at 9.15 am. However there will be a limit of 30 people or households. This means that a family can sit together and provided it is not too large it will count as one household/person. This will still enable another person/couple to sit at the other end of the bench and preserve the two-metre rule. To reduce the 2-metre social distance rule to 1 metre requires us to take mitigating steps such as making the wearing of masks compulsory. I do not wish as yet to go down that route. The wearing of masks will be voluntary.
It will follow, therefore, that if we are to avoid having to turn people away it will be necessary to book spaces in the church in advance to avoid this situation. I am proposing that you email me at mail@sterconwalds.org.uk giving the name of the person booking the place and how many people in that household group. Members of a household group do not have to observe the two-metre rule and may sit together as normal. It will be a case of first come first served. I will rank people in order of my receipt of the emails. No phone calls please!! I will ensure that there is a name in each place that is booked, and it is there that you need to sit.
The situation is very fluid and we cannot rule out the possibility of more updates to the guidance that could change things. It is important that you consult the web site before setting out.
Sunday 24th May 2020
Pastorial Letter
Pastorial Letter
Sunday, 22nd March 2020
Sadly our church is now closed due to the Coronaviris until further notice
Sadly our church is now closed due to the Coronaviris until further notice
Sunday, 9th February 2020
ANOINTING OF THE SICK, TODAY, Sunday 9th February at 3.00 pm here at St Erconwalds, there will be a service of anointing of the sick with exposition and Benediction. Light refreshments afterwards - tea, cake and biscuits.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK, TODAY, Sunday 9th February at 3.00 pm here at St Erconwalds, there will be a service of anointing of the sick with exposition and Benediction. Light refreshments afterwards - tea, cake and biscuits.
Thursday, 23rd January 2020
A BIG THANK YOU TO this year’s St Erconwald’s Confirmation candidates who laid out a lovely presentation for the Ploughman's Lunch last Sunday. The young people were very attentive to our needs preparing and serving the lunch. It was enjoyed by all who attended.
A BIG THANK YOU TO this year’s St Erconwald’s Confirmation candidates who laid out a lovely presentation for the Ploughman's Lunch last Sunday. The young people were very attentive to our needs preparing and serving the lunch. It was enjoyed by all who attended.
Thursday, 9th January 2020
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Congratulations to Stan Ubek, who was newly commisioned as a Eucharistic Minister last weekend, we pray for him and all our ministers as they carry out their ministries for us in the parish.
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Congratulations to Stan Ubek, who was newly commisioned as a Eucharistic Minister last weekend, we pray for him and all our ministers as they carry out their ministries for us in the parish.
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Sunday,15th December
NATIVITY, The children of the parish will be acting out the story of the Nativity at 3.00pm, All are welcome
NATIVITY, The children of the parish will be acting out the story of the Nativity at 3.00pm, All are welcome
Sunday 24th November.
FEAST of CHRIST the KING,
Both normal time Masses, 9.15 and 11.15am are combining to have just one Mass starting at 10.30am followed by drinks and snacks/canapes. This will be our Creation Mass as requested by CAFOD. All are invited, please bring food from your homeland, to create a lovely variety, that all can enjoy.
FEAST of CHRIST the KING,
Both normal time Masses, 9.15 and 11.15am are combining to have just one Mass starting at 10.30am followed by drinks and snacks/canapes. This will be our Creation Mass as requested by CAFOD. All are invited, please bring food from your homeland, to create a lovely variety, that all can enjoy.
SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER PLEASE NOTE,
PARISH BARBECUE, Sunday, 15th September after 11.15am Mass, Please put your name on the list in the porch, if you're hoping to come, so that we can account for numbers of burgers etc. Pay at the door on the day. Kids Tickets £2.00, Adult Tickets £5.00, Please bring a salad to share, also drinks and glasses. It'll only be a great event if you turn up !! so please come along and support our annual Parish Barbecue.
PARISH BARBECUE, Sunday, 15th September after 11.15am Mass, Please put your name on the list in the porch, if you're hoping to come, so that we can account for numbers of burgers etc. Pay at the door on the day. Kids Tickets £2.00, Adult Tickets £5.00, Please bring a salad to share, also drinks and glasses. It'll only be a great event if you turn up !! so please come along and support our annual Parish Barbecue.
Sunday 30 June 2019
LINK GROUP "AFTERNOON TEA" at St Erconwald's, NEXT Sunday 30 June 2019 will be hosting an early "Afternoon Tea" straight after the 11.15 Mass. The Tea will be funded by the generous donation of one of our Parishioners, Bleu Allen(11.15am Mass).He is in hospital at the moment, with chest and stomach pains, but hopes to be back on his feet in time for our "Afternoon Tea". Please keep him in your prayers. There will shortly be a list at the back of the Church for you to add your names - ALL AGES are welcome and we hope to see as many of you there as possible. (Places are limited, so please get your names on the list ASAP).
LINK GROUP "AFTERNOON TEA" at St Erconwald's, NEXT Sunday 30 June 2019 will be hosting an early "Afternoon Tea" straight after the 11.15 Mass. The Tea will be funded by the generous donation of one of our Parishioners, Bleu Allen(11.15am Mass).He is in hospital at the moment, with chest and stomach pains, but hopes to be back on his feet in time for our "Afternoon Tea". Please keep him in your prayers. There will shortly be a list at the back of the Church for you to add your names - ALL AGES are welcome and we hope to see as many of you there as possible. (Places are limited, so please get your names on the list ASAP).
6th June 2019
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION'S will take place on Sundays, 9th, 16th and 23rd of June, during the 11.15am Mass. Let us keep the children preparing for their First Holy Communion and their families in our prayers over the coming weeks.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION'S will take place on Sundays, 9th, 16th and 23rd of June, during the 11.15am Mass. Let us keep the children preparing for their First Holy Communion and their families in our prayers over the coming weeks.
24th May 2019
PLANT AND JAM SALE, is being held Sunday 2nd June after 9.15am Mass at St. Erconwald’s. Please come and support the sale of homemade jams and plants in aid of CAFOD and the Arundel and Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund, Donations are very welcome!
PLANT AND JAM SALE, is being held Sunday 2nd June after 9.15am Mass at St. Erconwald’s. Please come and support the sale of homemade jams and plants in aid of CAFOD and the Arundel and Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund, Donations are very welcome!
14th May 2019
GAMES NIGHT IN AID OF CAFOD
Everyone aged 10 to 100 is invited to come and have fun in St Erconwald’s Church Hall on Tuesday 14th May from 7pm. Drop in for an hour or come for the evening. A mix of challenging, light-hearted and silly games to choose from. On your own? No problem get to know new people. Is your English not very good? No problem, some games are easy to play without too much speaking! Soft drinks and nibbles provided. Tickets only £5 but there will be a box available for extra donations. Call Alison 01932 246713 if you would like to suggest or provide a game, be a games explainer or help with drinks. Please sign up at the back of St Erconwald’s church.
GAMES NIGHT IN AID OF CAFOD
Everyone aged 10 to 100 is invited to come and have fun in St Erconwald’s Church Hall on Tuesday 14th May from 7pm. Drop in for an hour or come for the evening. A mix of challenging, light-hearted and silly games to choose from. On your own? No problem get to know new people. Is your English not very good? No problem, some games are easy to play without too much speaking! Soft drinks and nibbles provided. Tickets only £5 but there will be a box available for extra donations. Call Alison 01932 246713 if you would like to suggest or provide a game, be a games explainer or help with drinks. Please sign up at the back of St Erconwald’s church.
4th May 2019
CONFIRMATION
Please pray for our young people and adults from our parishes who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in St George’s College Chapel, at 3.00pm on Saturday 4th May. Let us pray that after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation they will continue on their spiritual journey of faith.
CONFIRMATION
Please pray for our young people and adults from our parishes who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in St George’s College Chapel, at 3.00pm on Saturday 4th May. Let us pray that after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation they will continue on their spiritual journey of faith.
The Help Uganda Trust is looking for Laptop computers or mobile phones that can be given to the young people of St Michael's to assist them with their studies. If you have any in good condition that you would like to donate please leave them in the St Erconwald's Sacristy or take to the Walton Parish Office. They will be taken to Uganda in the first week of May.
24th April 2019
News from St Michael's, The Help Uganda Trust
Just letting you all know, what impact your kind support has made.
This is a very excited but nervous Vincent, one of our young people who is in his final year and studying Journalism. (He made the video of Fr John’s funeral)
Another international charity (He volunteers at one of their centres assisting communicating health matters) is paying for him to attend the Connect conference in the Netherlands this week.
Dan dropped him at the airport and we have provided £50 spending money for him for this once in a lifetime experience.
Quite a change from the young boy our parishes started supporting.
This is a very excited but nervous Vincent, one of our young people who is in his final year and studying Journalism. (He made the video of Fr John’s funeral)
Another international charity (He volunteers at one of their centres assisting communicating health matters) is paying for him to attend the Connect conference in the Netherlands this week.
Dan dropped him at the airport and we have provided £50 spending money for him for this once in a lifetime experience.
Quite a change from the young boy our parishes started supporting.
Sunday 24th March, Fantastic collected approx £800
CAR WASH AND BAKE SALE, This year’s confirmation candidates would like to once again invite all members of the parish to have their car washed on TODAY Sunday, 24 March. Our young people will wash cars during the 9.15am and 11.15am masses at St Erconwald's and sell their homemade cakes at the end of the masses. All donations and monies raised will go towards CAFOD's Yemen humanitarian crisis appeal. Many thanks for your continued support as our young people are close to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
CAR WASH AND BAKE SALE, This year’s confirmation candidates would like to once again invite all members of the parish to have their car washed on TODAY Sunday, 24 March. Our young people will wash cars during the 9.15am and 11.15am masses at St Erconwald's and sell their homemade cakes at the end of the masses. All donations and monies raised will go towards CAFOD's Yemen humanitarian crisis appeal. Many thanks for your continued support as our young people are close to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Lent 2019
LENTEN LUNCHES - We continue to enjoying each others fellowship whilst sharing a simple meal of bread and cheese after the Friday noon mass (continuing this Friday). Those who attended last week will know how good the soup can be (is it really fasting!). As ever we need a dozen volunteers to provide soup or cheese for one of the Friday's in Lent. These are great social occasions and a chance to raise some money for a number of charities. Please sign up in the porch if you can help with Bread or Cheese. We will have a weekly list for attendees in the coming weeks.
LENTEN STATIONS of the CROSS,
Walton Tuesdays Stations at 7.30pm
Molesey Fridays Stations & Benediction at 6pm.
Hersham Sundays Stations & Benediction at 3pm
MOLESEY MONDAY MASSES during Lent at 6.30am followed by breakfast. The Mass is quiet, in candlelight, over by 7am. A beautiful way to begin the working week in the early spring morning.
LENTEN LUNCHES - We continue to enjoying each others fellowship whilst sharing a simple meal of bread and cheese after the Friday noon mass (continuing this Friday). Those who attended last week will know how good the soup can be (is it really fasting!). As ever we need a dozen volunteers to provide soup or cheese for one of the Friday's in Lent. These are great social occasions and a chance to raise some money for a number of charities. Please sign up in the porch if you can help with Bread or Cheese. We will have a weekly list for attendees in the coming weeks.
LENTEN STATIONS of the CROSS,
Walton Tuesdays Stations at 7.30pm
Molesey Fridays Stations & Benediction at 6pm.
Hersham Sundays Stations & Benediction at 3pm
MOLESEY MONDAY MASSES during Lent at 6.30am followed by breakfast. The Mass is quiet, in candlelight, over by 7am. A beautiful way to begin the working week in the early spring morning.
Sunday 24th February
YOU ARE INVITED TO ST ERCONWALD’S PARISH PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCH by this year’s confirmation candidates on Sunday 24th February at 12.30 in the church hall. The young people will be organising, preparing and serving the lunch. If you would like to attend, please add your name to the list in the porch at the back of St Erconwald’s church. Please support our young people. All donations on the day will go towards CAFOD's Yemen humanitarian crisis appeal
YOU ARE INVITED TO ST ERCONWALD’S PARISH PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCH by this year’s confirmation candidates on Sunday 24th February at 12.30 in the church hall. The young people will be organising, preparing and serving the lunch. If you would like to attend, please add your name to the list in the porch at the back of St Erconwald’s church. Please support our young people. All donations on the day will go towards CAFOD's Yemen humanitarian crisis appeal
Sunday 3 February 2019.
ECUMENICAL LENT GROUP For all those who are interested in joining an ecumenical Lent Group either as a host, a leader or as a participant. Please put your name, telephone number or email address and the day and time of your choice on the list at the back of St Erconwald’s church. The deadline for filling it is this Sunday 3 February 2019.
ECUMENICAL LENT GROUP For all those who are interested in joining an ecumenical Lent Group either as a host, a leader or as a participant. Please put your name, telephone number or email address and the day and time of your choice on the list at the back of St Erconwald’s church. The deadline for filling it is this Sunday 3 February 2019.
Sunday, 20th January 2019
ST ERCONWALD’S NEW YEAR LUNCH Sunday 20th January 2019. The Link team are hosting a New Year Roast Lunch, in St Erconwald’s Church Hall following the 11.15 Mass. We would be delighted if you could join us at 12.15pm. For catering purposes, we ask you to add your name to the list at the back of the Church. There is no charge, but we would appreciate donations at the Lunch to help cover costs. (Any additional funds collected will be donated back to the Church.) Any questions, please call Jo on 01932 232 325. We look forward to seeing you there.
ST ERCONWALD’S NEW YEAR LUNCH Sunday 20th January 2019. The Link team are hosting a New Year Roast Lunch, in St Erconwald’s Church Hall following the 11.15 Mass. We would be delighted if you could join us at 12.15pm. For catering purposes, we ask you to add your name to the list at the back of the Church. There is no charge, but we would appreciate donations at the Lunch to help cover costs. (Any additional funds collected will be donated back to the Church.) Any questions, please call Jo on 01932 232 325. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Epiphany, 6th January
Our wonderful Three Kings at 11.15am Mass
Our wonderful Three Kings at 11.15am Mass
12th December
News from St Michael's Centre, Uganda
News from St Michael's Centre, Uganda
"Congratulations to James"
This is James Mayengo.
He recieved a 2.1 in logistics and procurement.
Real opportunities for the poor.
We should be so proud and delighted.
He recieved a 2.1 in logistics and procurement.
Real opportunities for the poor.
We should be so proud and delighted.
November 25th
Feast of Christ The King
Please note that there will only be ONE MASS on this Sunday,
This will be at 10.30am followed by a Pot Luck Lunch provided by the parishioners,
Feast of Christ The King
Please note that there will only be ONE MASS on this Sunday,
This will be at 10.30am followed by a Pot Luck Lunch provided by the parishioners,
October 31st
Picture of Fr John's interment in Uganda from A&B News November Edition page11
October 7th
Bishop Richards Visit
Bishop Richards Visit
October 1st
In his usual round of parish visitations, Bishop Richard will be visiting us on the weekend of 6/7 October. He will preach at all Masses (sometimes at the beginning or the end). There will be two opportunities to meet Bishop Richard socially. In Hersham drinks after Saturday 5.30pm Mass and in Walton drinks after 11.15am Mass. He will also meet with the parish teams. We look forward to welcoming our Bishop.
September 20th
The open Parish meetings yesterday afternoon and evening were a great success in terms of support and lively discussion, Fr Richard, Fr Bill and about 50 parishioners (in total approx 100) attended both meetings giving lots of points of our "successes", "what we could do better", "threats" and "opportunities". A printed copy of all the points brought forward will be produced soon.
The open Parish meetings yesterday afternoon and evening were a great success in terms of support and lively discussion, Fr Richard, Fr Bill and about 50 parishioners (in total approx 100) attended both meetings giving lots of points of our "successes", "what we could do better", "threats" and "opportunities". A printed copy of all the points brought forward will be produced soon.
Sept 11th,
Fr John, May he Rest in Peace
Last Friday there was a mass in the church closest to St Michael's in Uganda led by his friend the Bishop Paul and a good number of Ugandan clergy.
Afterwards there was a “feast” for the children and young people at St Michael's and then in the afternoon the ashes were taken by the children to his adoptive son Raymonds land, and placed in his final resting place.
Overseas visitors included, his sister, brother in law and one of his nieces who attended,
as well as his friend Deborah from CNN, and also Andrew Robertson, who represented our Parish of St Erconwalds.
Fr John, May he Rest in Peace
Last Friday there was a mass in the church closest to St Michael's in Uganda led by his friend the Bishop Paul and a good number of Ugandan clergy.
Afterwards there was a “feast” for the children and young people at St Michael's and then in the afternoon the ashes were taken by the children to his adoptive son Raymonds land, and placed in his final resting place.
Overseas visitors included, his sister, brother in law and one of his nieces who attended,
as well as his friend Deborah from CNN, and also Andrew Robertson, who represented our Parish of St Erconwalds.
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Sept 7th
Fr John’s ashes will be interred at 11am on Friday 7th September.
There will be mass in the church closest to St Michaels led by his friend the Bishop Paul and a good number of Ugandan clergy.
Afterwards their will be a “feast” for the children and young people at St Michaels and then in the afternoon the ashes will be taken by the children to his adoptive son Raymonds land to be placed in their final resting place
From overseas his sister, brother in law and one of his nieces will be attending as well as his friend Deborah from CNN.
Thanks to Fr Rob for helping with the Ugandan clerical paperwork
Fr John’s ashes will be interred at 11am on Friday 7th September.
There will be mass in the church closest to St Michaels led by his friend the Bishop Paul and a good number of Ugandan clergy.
Afterwards their will be a “feast” for the children and young people at St Michaels and then in the afternoon the ashes will be taken by the children to his adoptive son Raymonds land to be placed in their final resting place
From overseas his sister, brother in law and one of his nieces will be attending as well as his friend Deborah from CNN.
Thanks to Fr Rob for helping with the Ugandan clerical paperwork
Sept 9th
Parish Barbeque after 11.15am Mass. All invited. Please sign sheets in the Porch so that we know how many are coming
Parish Barbeque after 11.15am Mass. All invited. Please sign sheets in the Porch so that we know how many are coming
July 22nd
Fr Richard spoke at Sunday Masses at ST ERCONWALD, WALTON on 22 July detailing some decisions about the pastoral provision for the parish, parish structures and the use of the presbytery. These are the notes and substantial points of the talk.
Having heard about the launch of the pastoral plan for the diocese in the bishop’s letter last week.
We need now to turn our attention to the next phase of the pastoral plan for these, our three parishes.
Fr Bill and I will continue as the priests for the parishes and we are both keen to share the work as effectively as possible.
I thank you for your welcome and for offers of help and support.
This meant that we have been able to form a Finance, Fabric and Administration committee. This group has met three times to address these important matters of parish governance.
We have an excellent parish secretary in Susana who is supported from time to time by Jo Meyer.
I have asked a young couple, John & Ola Stayne, committed to the life of the Church and the faith and to work with young people to live in part of the presbytery.
Effectively, their work and their prayerful and practical presence is undertaken in return for rent. This large house has a good upstairs which will become their flat.
Eventually I hope to use another part of the presbytery as a second flat which we might be able to let.
The big meeting room is still in use for the parish.
And then there’s the parish office and another flat above that.
With the demolition of the crumbling old presbytery at Hersham, Fr Bill (who lives with his community of Josephite priests at St George’s Weybridge) will need a new parish base.
During the working days and evenings he will use this above the parish office space.
This will mean that a priest is largely resident here in Walton.
Since Fr Bill is going to be based here it seems sensible that he takes a lead in the day to day running of Walton and also the celebration of the Sunday Masses here.
Parishioners will have a point of contact and continuity.
I shall do this for Molesey & Hersham.
I shall continue as parish priest and celebrate Masses here at Walton on Wednesdays & Fridays.
I shall continue my programme of parish visiting in Walton and be easily contactable on my mobile.
A suggestion box was opened up for the back of the church. I’m not sure if Fr John had a suggestion box (perhaps this was a new initiative) but I should like its contents to be made available since its comments concern us all and reflect on us all.
Broadly speaking there are two models of parishes sharing priests.
On the one hand the priests rove around on a rota, the alternative is a priest who is identified with a particular community.
I have had experience of both models. The latter, I believe, is the best for our parishes.
I look forward to developing a parish council which will be more of a parish team, by which I mean those who take a lead in various aspects of parish life will be invited to be part of this group.
Fr Bill will organize an open parish meeting for September (scheduled for Wednesday 19th September at 2pm and repeated at 8pm) and the parish team will be formed after that.
This will be the time to revisit Mass times, although the principle that each parish has two Sunday Masses will be a guiding one.
I first knew this parish in 1993 so I have been privileged to know its history and its clergy, as well as some of you, for a long time.
Clearly we have some very important challenges which I hope we can face together.
Personally, I have revisited that old lesson that you can’t please all the people all the time, but having said that your warmth and support have been most generous.
Fr Richard spoke at Sunday Masses at ST ERCONWALD, WALTON on 22 July detailing some decisions about the pastoral provision for the parish, parish structures and the use of the presbytery. These are the notes and substantial points of the talk.
Having heard about the launch of the pastoral plan for the diocese in the bishop’s letter last week.
We need now to turn our attention to the next phase of the pastoral plan for these, our three parishes.
Fr Bill and I will continue as the priests for the parishes and we are both keen to share the work as effectively as possible.
I thank you for your welcome and for offers of help and support.
This meant that we have been able to form a Finance, Fabric and Administration committee. This group has met three times to address these important matters of parish governance.
We have an excellent parish secretary in Susana who is supported from time to time by Jo Meyer.
I have asked a young couple, John & Ola Stayne, committed to the life of the Church and the faith and to work with young people to live in part of the presbytery.
Effectively, their work and their prayerful and practical presence is undertaken in return for rent. This large house has a good upstairs which will become their flat.
Eventually I hope to use another part of the presbytery as a second flat which we might be able to let.
The big meeting room is still in use for the parish.
And then there’s the parish office and another flat above that.
With the demolition of the crumbling old presbytery at Hersham, Fr Bill (who lives with his community of Josephite priests at St George’s Weybridge) will need a new parish base.
During the working days and evenings he will use this above the parish office space.
This will mean that a priest is largely resident here in Walton.
Since Fr Bill is going to be based here it seems sensible that he takes a lead in the day to day running of Walton and also the celebration of the Sunday Masses here.
Parishioners will have a point of contact and continuity.
I shall do this for Molesey & Hersham.
I shall continue as parish priest and celebrate Masses here at Walton on Wednesdays & Fridays.
I shall continue my programme of parish visiting in Walton and be easily contactable on my mobile.
A suggestion box was opened up for the back of the church. I’m not sure if Fr John had a suggestion box (perhaps this was a new initiative) but I should like its contents to be made available since its comments concern us all and reflect on us all.
Broadly speaking there are two models of parishes sharing priests.
On the one hand the priests rove around on a rota, the alternative is a priest who is identified with a particular community.
I have had experience of both models. The latter, I believe, is the best for our parishes.
I look forward to developing a parish council which will be more of a parish team, by which I mean those who take a lead in various aspects of parish life will be invited to be part of this group.
Fr Bill will organize an open parish meeting for September (scheduled for Wednesday 19th September at 2pm and repeated at 8pm) and the parish team will be formed after that.
This will be the time to revisit Mass times, although the principle that each parish has two Sunday Masses will be a guiding one.
I first knew this parish in 1993 so I have been privileged to know its history and its clergy, as well as some of you, for a long time.
Clearly we have some very important challenges which I hope we can face together.
Personally, I have revisited that old lesson that you can’t please all the people all the time, but having said that your warmth and support have been most generous.
July 22nd
WELCOME to Fr Richard and Fr Bill, there will be a “Drinks and Bring a Plate Party” in the hall immediately after the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 22 July to welcome Fr Richard and Fr Bill to the Parish. All are most welcome. Please see “Sign Up” sheet in the porch, help will also be required to set up tables etc. before and after the 9.15am Mass.
WELCOME to Fr Richard and Fr Bill, there will be a “Drinks and Bring a Plate Party” in the hall immediately after the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 22 July to welcome Fr Richard and Fr Bill to the Parish. All are most welcome. Please see “Sign Up” sheet in the porch, help will also be required to set up tables etc. before and after the 9.15am Mass.
June 28th
SHARE THE JOURNEY across the Weybridge Deanery,
The walk went well, and all had a great time. Ten parishioners from Our Lady of Lourdes Thames Ditton were welcomed to St Erconwalds on Saturday morning. They passed on the Lampedusa cross made from the wreckage of one of the refugee boats. We all found it a very moving and humbling experience to have this cross with us. On Sunday, fifteen members of our parish, of all ages, walked to Christ the Prince of Peace. It was hot and took a bit longer than predicted, but having young children as part of the group gave us more food for thought about what refugee families go through. At Weybridge, Eileen and John took up the challenge of continuing the journey with the Weybridge group to Chertsey and on to Egham Hythe. Thank you to all who participated. The total number of miles logged on the CAFOD website is getting close to twice the distance around the earth. In addition to walking and praying, we can all send cards (in the back of the church) asking the government to be more generous in their support of refugees.
SHARE THE JOURNEY across the Weybridge Deanery,
The walk went well, and all had a great time. Ten parishioners from Our Lady of Lourdes Thames Ditton were welcomed to St Erconwalds on Saturday morning. They passed on the Lampedusa cross made from the wreckage of one of the refugee boats. We all found it a very moving and humbling experience to have this cross with us. On Sunday, fifteen members of our parish, of all ages, walked to Christ the Prince of Peace. It was hot and took a bit longer than predicted, but having young children as part of the group gave us more food for thought about what refugee families go through. At Weybridge, Eileen and John took up the challenge of continuing the journey with the Weybridge group to Chertsey and on to Egham Hythe. Thank you to all who participated. The total number of miles logged on the CAFOD website is getting close to twice the distance around the earth. In addition to walking and praying, we can all send cards (in the back of the church) asking the government to be more generous in their support of refugees.
June 21st
SHARE THE JOURNEY across the Weybridge Deanery this weekend 23-24 June. Do come along and support generously. Groups of CAFOD supporters and volunteers will be walking from church to church across the Weybridge Deanery for our Share the Journey campaign. What promises to be a wonderful occasion of people coming together from various parishes is all in solidarity with refugees. The walk will start on Saturday, 23rd June from Thames Ditton to Walton-On-Thames, then on Sunday, 24th June after 9.15am Mass will head to Weybridge, Chertsey, Egham Hythe, Englefield Green before finishing in Royal Holloway. Refreshments will be served at each stage and a simple prayer will launch and end the walk in each Church. Some people will be able to walk a few stages of the journey while others will walk from their own church to the next on the journey. No stage should be too taxing and lifts should be available back to the set-off point of each stage. In solidarity with refugees and people on the move.
SHARE THE JOURNEY across the Weybridge Deanery this weekend 23-24 June. Do come along and support generously. Groups of CAFOD supporters and volunteers will be walking from church to church across the Weybridge Deanery for our Share the Journey campaign. What promises to be a wonderful occasion of people coming together from various parishes is all in solidarity with refugees. The walk will start on Saturday, 23rd June from Thames Ditton to Walton-On-Thames, then on Sunday, 24th June after 9.15am Mass will head to Weybridge, Chertsey, Egham Hythe, Englefield Green before finishing in Royal Holloway. Refreshments will be served at each stage and a simple prayer will launch and end the walk in each Church. Some people will be able to walk a few stages of the journey while others will walk from their own church to the next on the journey. No stage should be too taxing and lifts should be available back to the set-off point of each stage. In solidarity with refugees and people on the move.
May 24th
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
will be celebrated on Saturday 9 and 16 June at 11.00am. Rehearsals for the communion masses will be Friday 8 and 15 June, 5.30pm - 7pm in the church hall. Please pray for the children and their families.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
will be celebrated on Saturday 9 and 16 June at 11.00am. Rehearsals for the communion masses will be Friday 8 and 15 June, 5.30pm - 7pm in the church hall. Please pray for the children and their families.
April 29th
And we all had a great time on the walk
We started off with a blessing from Father Richard. The good Lord heard our prayers for dry weather. It was a bit cool but that was not a bad thing. We had 46 walkers including some of our young confirmation candidates and Yasmine and Therese both in wheel chairs. We stayed and worked together as a team. Our young people even reminded us to say the Hail Mary in support of the Coastal Rosary at 3.00 pm.
And we all had a great time on the walk
We started off with a blessing from Father Richard. The good Lord heard our prayers for dry weather. It was a bit cool but that was not a bad thing. We had 46 walkers including some of our young confirmation candidates and Yasmine and Therese both in wheel chairs. We stayed and worked together as a team. Our young people even reminded us to say the Hail Mary in support of the Coastal Rosary at 3.00 pm.
April 29th 2018
CONFIRMATION MASS of Election takes place TODAY at 11.15am Sunday 29 April.
Followed by the PARISH WALK, TODAY in support of Refugees and will leave after the 11.15 mass from St Erconwald’s. This is in response to Pope Francis’ call to support refugees and migrants across the world. Any questions, please contact Ann Meehan at: ann-meehan@hotmail.co.uk
CONFIRMATION MASS of Election takes place TODAY at 11.15am Sunday 29 April.
Followed by the PARISH WALK, TODAY in support of Refugees and will leave after the 11.15 mass from St Erconwald’s. This is in response to Pope Francis’ call to support refugees and migrants across the world. Any questions, please contact Ann Meehan at: ann-meehan@hotmail.co.uk
April 22nd 2018
CONFIRMATION MASS of Election takes place at 11.15 next Sunday 29 April. The Confirmation Candidates will join their parents on the Parish Walk in support of Refugees.
CONFIRMATION MASS of Election takes place at 11.15 next Sunday 29 April. The Confirmation Candidates will join their parents on the Parish Walk in support of Refugees.
April 5th 2018 These lovely Easter days continue as we glory in the risen life of Our Saviour and ask His Divine Mercy. We welcome the Holy Ghost Father, Fr Matthew Kwaghtaver. Fr Matthew celebrates Masses here on 7/8 April. He is making the annual Mission appeal in our diocese for the work of the Holy Ghost Fathers.
NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES FROM 14/15 April
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.30pm HERSHAM
Sunday Mass 9am HERSHAM
Sunday Mass 9.15am WALTON
Sunday Mass 11am MOLESEY
Sunday Mass 11.15am WALTON
Sunday evening Mass 6pm MOLESEY
NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES FROM 14/15 April
Saturday Vigil Mass 5.30pm HERSHAM
Sunday Mass 9am HERSHAM
Sunday Mass 9.15am WALTON
Sunday Mass 11am MOLESEY
Sunday Mass 11.15am WALTON
Sunday evening Mass 6pm MOLESEY
March 17th 2018
We welcome Fr Richard Biggerstaff as our new Parish Priest incorporating St Barnabas, Molesey and All Saints, Hersham. The three parishes are to be serviced under Fr Richard assisted Fr Bill Muir. Fr Richard being resident at Molesey and Fr Bill resident at Hersham.
We welcome Fr Richard Biggerstaff as our new Parish Priest incorporating St Barnabas, Molesey and All Saints, Hersham. The three parishes are to be serviced under Fr Richard assisted Fr Bill Muir. Fr Richard being resident at Molesey and Fr Bill resident at Hersham.
Reconciliation Service in preparation for Holy Week and Easter will be held on Monday, 12th March at 7.30pm. This is an important occasion in which we are asked to focus on the Lord’s mercy. It will be an opportunity to receive his forgiveness and mercy ourselves.
FATHER JOHN's FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Dear Fellow Parishioners
On Thursday 15th March (Time to be confirmed) Fr John's body will be brought to the church. Once we have set a time we will ask for volunteers to keep watch.
At 8pm on Thursday 15th there will be a Requiem mass offered by Fr Aloysius. This will be an opportunity for members of the parish who cannot attend the funeral service to pay their respects. Fr John was a great pragmatist and would totally appreciate many may wish to attend but for work and other commitments simply cannot.
There will be followed by Adoration in the church until 10pm.
We will also be serving Tea and coffees in the Hall afterwards.
Friday 16th March 12 noon. Funeral service with Bishop Richard. Fr John wishes the final commendation to occur in the church prior to the cremation. His Ashes will be taken to Uganda for Burial.
After the funeral mass there will be a reception in the hall
Please note this service is likely to be very busy with a large number of priests and a number of overseas visitors. Some may prefer to attend the Thursday evening service
Dear Fellow Parishioners
On Thursday 15th March (Time to be confirmed) Fr John's body will be brought to the church. Once we have set a time we will ask for volunteers to keep watch.
At 8pm on Thursday 15th there will be a Requiem mass offered by Fr Aloysius. This will be an opportunity for members of the parish who cannot attend the funeral service to pay their respects. Fr John was a great pragmatist and would totally appreciate many may wish to attend but for work and other commitments simply cannot.
There will be followed by Adoration in the church until 10pm.
We will also be serving Tea and coffees in the Hall afterwards.
Friday 16th March 12 noon. Funeral service with Bishop Richard. Fr John wishes the final commendation to occur in the church prior to the cremation. His Ashes will be taken to Uganda for Burial.
After the funeral mass there will be a reception in the hall
Please note this service is likely to be very busy with a large number of priests and a number of overseas visitors. Some may prefer to attend the Thursday evening service
Monday 5th March 2018 13.30pm
Fr John R.I.P.
Dear Fellow Parishioners
Deacon Joseph and a number of parishioners have organised a period of Adoration and the Rosary tonight This will be an opportunity for parishioners to reflect and pray for Fr John RIP who passed away this morning. In addition we ask you to pray for Fr David Maskell RIP who was a curate to the parish in the early 1980s. He passed away yesterday after a long illness
This will be an informal service between 7.00pm and 8.00pm and you are welcome to join us when you can
Tea and Coffee will be served in the hall afterwards
Andrew Robertson
Parish Chairman
Fr John R.I.P.
Dear Fellow Parishioners
Deacon Joseph and a number of parishioners have organised a period of Adoration and the Rosary tonight This will be an opportunity for parishioners to reflect and pray for Fr John RIP who passed away this morning. In addition we ask you to pray for Fr David Maskell RIP who was a curate to the parish in the early 1980s. He passed away yesterday after a long illness
This will be an informal service between 7.00pm and 8.00pm and you are welcome to join us when you can
Tea and Coffee will be served in the hall afterwards
Andrew Robertson
Parish Chairman
Monday 5th March 2018 8.30pm
May He Rest In Peace
Dear Fellow Parishioners
I am sad to announce that Fr John passed away this morning at 8 am. May he Rest in Peace. His family were with him.
Our Dean Fr Rob Esdaile will say a special mass at 9.30 am if you are able to attend.
I will write again later with more details.
Andrew Robertson
Parish Chairman
May He Rest In Peace
Dear Fellow Parishioners
I am sad to announce that Fr John passed away this morning at 8 am. May he Rest in Peace. His family were with him.
Our Dean Fr Rob Esdaile will say a special mass at 9.30 am if you are able to attend.
I will write again later with more details.
Andrew Robertson
Parish Chairman
Monday 18th December
Cancellation of Reconciliation Service
Please note that the Reconciliation Service Scheduled for tomorrow Monday 18th has had to be cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience
Cancellation of Reconciliation Service
Please note that the Reconciliation Service Scheduled for tomorrow Monday 18th has had to be cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience
LINK Christmas Lunch
Our Christmas Lunch on Sunday 10th December, will follow the 11.15am Mass. We’d be delighted to see as many of our parishioners (young and old) there as possible to share the festivities ! We will have Christmas Carols, visit from Father Christmas and the traditional Christmas Lunch. For catering purposes please indicate on the list in the porch whether you plan to join us. This year, to enable us to open the occasion to more guests, we would welcome donations to support the cost of the lunch. Numbers will be limited to 45 so please get your name on the list if you would like to come. For further information please phone Jo McLeod on 01932 232325 or email: jo.mcleod@hotmail.co.uk
Our Christmas Lunch on Sunday 10th December, will follow the 11.15am Mass. We’d be delighted to see as many of our parishioners (young and old) there as possible to share the festivities ! We will have Christmas Carols, visit from Father Christmas and the traditional Christmas Lunch. For catering purposes please indicate on the list in the porch whether you plan to join us. This year, to enable us to open the occasion to more guests, we would welcome donations to support the cost of the lunch. Numbers will be limited to 45 so please get your name on the list if you would like to come. For further information please phone Jo McLeod on 01932 232325 or email: jo.mcleod@hotmail.co.uk
BEREAVEMENT SERVICE - Open to all, Thursday,16th November, 7.00pm here at St Erconwalds
Thank you to Deacon Joseph and the Team who led and prepared last Thursdays Bereavement Service. It was well attended and all who came were helped, encouraged and supported.
Thank you to Deacon Joseph and the Team who led and prepared last Thursdays Bereavement Service. It was well attended and all who came were helped, encouraged and supported.
Sunday, 8th October
The Deanery Care Mass will be celebrated here at St Erconwald’s at 3.00pm. All are invited. As usual we will be providing Tea after Mass and there is a list in the porch so that you can sign up indicating what food you are able to provide for the Tea. We are very grateful to the Link Group for arranging everything.
The Deanery Care Mass will be celebrated here at St Erconwald’s at 3.00pm. All are invited. As usual we will be providing Tea after Mass and there is a list in the porch so that you can sign up indicating what food you are able to provide for the Tea. We are very grateful to the Link Group for arranging everything.
Sunday, 1st October
First Communion 2018 and Confirmation 2018 The Enrolment processes are now complete.
First Communion 2018 and Confirmation 2018 The Enrolment processes are now complete.
Sunday 24th September We welcome Mrs Catherine Burnham, the new Head Teacher at Cardinal Newman School to the 9.15am Mass. This will be the first opportunity as a Parish to welcome Mrs Burnham as she takes up her new responsibilities at our Parish School which we share with Hersham. Please make her welcome and come to the hall for refreshments after Mass to meet her.
20th July'17
Last Sunday’s ‘Pot Luck Shared Parish Lunch’ was a tremendous success and a thoroughly enjoyable occasion that brought around eighty parishioners together. It was marvelous to see members of our congregation from so many different countries and this was reflected in the variety of national dishes . There was a mountain of food and all who came went home replete. Thank you to the Link Group who coordinated things and to all who were working behind the scenes in the kitchen. A big thank you goes to Deacon Joseph for arranging the programme. We are also very grateful to Maureen Dodds who talked about working with the Hospital Chaplaincy in St Peters and to Lucy Cote who spoke about her work in the Catholic Chaplaincy at Brixton Prison. We hope to arrange another meal and get-together on Sunday, September 24th to commence the Autumn programme.
Last Sunday’s ‘Pot Luck Shared Parish Lunch’ was a tremendous success and a thoroughly enjoyable occasion that brought around eighty parishioners together. It was marvelous to see members of our congregation from so many different countries and this was reflected in the variety of national dishes . There was a mountain of food and all who came went home replete. Thank you to the Link Group who coordinated things and to all who were working behind the scenes in the kitchen. A big thank you goes to Deacon Joseph for arranging the programme. We are also very grateful to Maureen Dodds who talked about working with the Hospital Chaplaincy in St Peters and to Lucy Cote who spoke about her work in the Catholic Chaplaincy at Brixton Prison. We hope to arrange another meal and get-together on Sunday, September 24th to commence the Autumn programme.
Sunday, July 16th Shared Parish 'Pot Luck' Lunch After the tremendous success of the ’Pentecost Pot Luck Lunch’ we have now arranged for another Shared Lunch for Sunday, July 16th, just before the schools break up for the Summer Holidays. Please keep this date free. There is a list in the porch to indicate what food and drink you are able to bring to this lunch.
First Communion 2017 The Celebration Masses were held on Saturdays 10th, 17th and 24th June at 11.00am. The rehearsals for each of the Masses took place on the Friday evening before from 5.30—7.00pm
The Pentecost Pot Luck Lunch was a tremendous success and enjoyed by all who came. It really demonstrated the vital importance of coming together as a parish to share food and to reflect on how we can serve one another and those around us. There was a real sense that we must move on and build on the initiative started at Pentecost and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us. We propose to have another ‘Pot Luck Lunch’ on Sunday, July 16th, just before the schools break up. Please keep this date free. More information soon. A big thank you to Deacon Joseph and Lucy, and to Ann Meehan and Ann Livingstone who met together to plan the event. Also a very big thank you to all who helped in any way preparing and serving the food and in cleaning and tidying up. Thank you also to everyone for bringing food to share with others.
SUNDAY 4th JUNE, 12.30PM
PENTECOST POT LUCK LUNCH,
CELEBRATING OUR GIFTS:
We all serve God through serving others, although we may not always be aware of it.
We serve in a multitude of ways: we may look after our loved ones,
we may help in the church or volunteer in the community.
This coming Pentecost we will celebrate our gifts of service and love by sharing a Pot Luck Meal.
Please come along and bring a dish to share with others: dish from your country, meat dish, vegetarian dish, bread, cheese, salad, cakes, nibbles, drinks etc.
PENTECOST POT LUCK LUNCH,
CELEBRATING OUR GIFTS:
We all serve God through serving others, although we may not always be aware of it.
We serve in a multitude of ways: we may look after our loved ones,
we may help in the church or volunteer in the community.
This coming Pentecost we will celebrate our gifts of service and love by sharing a Pot Luck Meal.
Please come along and bring a dish to share with others: dish from your country, meat dish, vegetarian dish, bread, cheese, salad, cakes, nibbles, drinks etc.
17th May'17
A year ago today Fr John was diagnosed with his Prostate Cancer and although his PSA (blood test figures) remain low, which is really good to see, the internal damage to other organs by the radiotherapy continue to give him problems and make it uncomfortable. Please continue to pray for him.
A year ago today Fr John was diagnosed with his Prostate Cancer and although his PSA (blood test figures) remain low, which is really good to see, the internal damage to other organs by the radiotherapy continue to give him problems and make it uncomfortable. Please continue to pray for him.
11th May'17
Thank you, thank you, thank you to our young people, especially the Confirmation Candidates and their parents for their tremendous achievement in raising £1293 for the East Africa Emergency Appeal. This money came through the car wash, cake, jam and plant sale and the retiring collection. Thank you to all who helped and contributed in any way..
Thank you, thank you, thank you to our young people, especially the Confirmation Candidates and their parents for their tremendous achievement in raising £1293 for the East Africa Emergency Appeal. This money came through the car wash, cake, jam and plant sale and the retiring collection. Thank you to all who helped and contributed in any way..
10th May'17
Fr John, he is continuing to recover from his radiotherapy, albeit very slowly and is still needing our prayers.
He is eager to carry out his ministry, but still needs plenty of rest from time to time from his parish duties, so if you need to contact him, please do so through the Parish Office, Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Thank you for your understanding.
Fr John, he is continuing to recover from his radiotherapy, albeit very slowly and is still needing our prayers.
He is eager to carry out his ministry, but still needs plenty of rest from time to time from his parish duties, so if you need to contact him, please do so through the Parish Office, Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Thank you for your understanding.
7th May'17
Confirmation 2017 The young people who will be confirmed by Bishop Richard this coming week will be ‘enrolled’ at the Vigil Mass this Saturday evening. Please pray for them as they prepare for this Sacrament that they may be open and responsive to the Holy Spirit in their lives.
Confirmation 2017 The young people who will be confirmed by Bishop Richard this coming week will be ‘enrolled’ at the Vigil Mass this Saturday evening. Please pray for them as they prepare for this Sacrament that they may be open and responsive to the Holy Spirit in their lives.
May'17
The Rosary will be recited after weekday Masses throughout the month of May. Please stay and take part in this important time of prayer. An aid to praying the Rosary can be found in the porch. Please take one.
The Rosary will be recited after weekday Masses throughout the month of May. Please stay and take part in this important time of prayer. An aid to praying the Rosary can be found in the porch. Please take one.
April/May'17
The Parishes of Walton, Molesey and Hersham are combining again to present ‘The Gift’, a six week DVD Course aimed at people of all ages to help them encounter the Holy Spirit and empower them to share their faith. The third session will be held in our parish hall, this Thursday, 11th May at 7.30pm. The remaining 3 sessions will be held in St Barnabas Hall,Vine Road, Molesey.
The Parishes of Walton, Molesey and Hersham are combining again to present ‘The Gift’, a six week DVD Course aimed at people of all ages to help them encounter the Holy Spirit and empower them to share their faith. The third session will be held in our parish hall, this Thursday, 11th May at 7.30pm. The remaining 3 sessions will be held in St Barnabas Hall,Vine Road, Molesey.
12th February'17,
Fr John is convalescencing at the moment, he is continuing to recover from his radiotherapy, albeit very slowly and is still needing our prayers. His medical team have advised him to stand down at the moment from all his parish duties. If you need to contact him, please do so through the Parish Office, Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Thank you for your understanding.
He and Deacon Joseph are most grateful to all who sent them cards and gifts for Christmas. Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Fr. John would also like to thank all who contributed to the generous Christmas Offering. It is very much appreciated.
Fr John is convalescencing at the moment, he is continuing to recover from his radiotherapy, albeit very slowly and is still needing our prayers. His medical team have advised him to stand down at the moment from all his parish duties. If you need to contact him, please do so through the Parish Office, Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Thank you for your understanding.
He and Deacon Joseph are most grateful to all who sent them cards and gifts for Christmas. Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Fr. John would also like to thank all who contributed to the generous Christmas Offering. It is very much appreciated.
Fr John is undergoing a period of intensive radiotherapy at St. Luke’s Cancer Centre in Guildford which will continue every weekday up to Tuesday, December 6th. All the appointments are around mid afternoon. He is most grateful to all who have offered help with transport and well understands that a number of people who originally offered help will not be able to do so because of the times of the radiotherapy sessions.
The Deanery Care Mass for October 2nd will be celebrated here at St Erconwalds in the afternoon at 3pm. All are welcome. Tea will be provided in the hall after Mass. If you are able to provide any items please look at the list in the porch and sign where you can help. We are grateful to the Link Group for arranging the Tea.
25th September 2016
Parish Barbecue There will be a Parish Barbecue on Sunday, September 25th after the 11.15am Mass. Please put your name on the list in the porch, Adults £5.00, Children £2.50, Please bring small salad to share.
Parish Barbecue There will be a Parish Barbecue on Sunday, September 25th after the 11.15am Mass. Please put your name on the list in the porch, Adults £5.00, Children £2.50, Please bring small salad to share.
10th July 2016
Fr John has commenced his treatment for prostate cancer.
It has begun with tablets and injections which, hopefully, will shrink the area of the cancer.
In the autumn he will have radiotherapy in Guildford every weekday for seven and a half weeks.
Please continue to pray for him.
Fr John has commenced his treatment for prostate cancer.
It has begun with tablets and injections which, hopefully, will shrink the area of the cancer.
In the autumn he will have radiotherapy in Guildford every weekday for seven and a half weeks.
Please continue to pray for him.
10th June 2016
Fr John has been told that he has prostate cancer, however it should be treatable and treatment should be starting shortly. Naturally this complicates things and means that the recovery process will be longer than originally expected. However he would like to resume some of his duties this week but please note there may be changes at short notice. Your continuing prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Apart from an emergency, please only make calls during office hours. (Monday—Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm)
Fr John has been told that he has prostate cancer, however it should be treatable and treatment should be starting shortly. Naturally this complicates things and means that the recovery process will be longer than originally expected. However he would like to resume some of his duties this week but please note there may be changes at short notice. Your continuing prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Apart from an emergency, please only make calls during office hours. (Monday—Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm)
2nd June 2016
Fr John is still recovering from his operation, but there have been a number of complications that have slowed his progress and at the moment we do not know when he will be able to resume his full ministry. Please continue to give him the space he needs to get well and please also continue to pray for him. He is very grateful for the cards and good wishes people have sent him.
Fr John is still recovering from his operation, but there have been a number of complications that have slowed his progress and at the moment we do not know when he will be able to resume his full ministry. Please continue to give him the space he needs to get well and please also continue to pray for him. He is very grateful for the cards and good wishes people have sent him.
First Communion Celebration Masses 2016 This year we have moved the First Communion Masses from Sundays at 11.15am to Saturdays at 11.00am. They will take place on Saturdays 11th, 18th and 25th June. This way we hope to ease the parking and the disruption that can take place at the 11.15am Mass. Please pray for the 60 children and their families. The children who are making their First Communion on June 11th will have their rehearsal on Friday, 10th June from 5.00pm to 7.00pm
26th May 2016
Fr John is now recovering after his operation, but it will be some time before he is able to resume his full ministry. Please continue to give him the space he needs to make a good recovery. He is immensely grateful for all the prayers being offered for him and is very aware that it is prayer that is helping him through what has been a very difficult and painful time. So please keep up the prayers! He is also grateful for the cards and good wishes people have sent him.
Fr John is now recovering after his operation, but it will be some time before he is able to resume his full ministry. Please continue to give him the space he needs to make a good recovery. He is immensely grateful for all the prayers being offered for him and is very aware that it is prayer that is helping him through what has been a very difficult and painful time. So please keep up the prayers! He is also grateful for the cards and good wishes people have sent him.
First Communion Celebration Masses 2016 This year we have moved the First Communion Masses from three Sundays at 11.15am to three Saturdays at 11.00am. They will take place on Saturdays 11th, 18th and 25th June. This way we hope to ease the parking and the disruption that can take place at the 11.15am Mass. Please pray for the 60 children and their families.
22nd May 2016
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
I am very pleased to report that Fr John's operation appears to have gone well and is home now convalescing . He has been told that it may take a few weeks for him to fully recover but that in time he will make a full recovery. He is very grateful to the work of the staff at St Peter's Hospital.
From a practical perspective can we remember that as Fr John lives "above the shop" we need to be very mindful that he needs time to convalesce in peace.
Please can everyone therefore be very mindful about going to the house (unless you have an appointment) or phoning when the office is not open (Monday - Thursday 10-12.30 only). In case of emergency consider contacting Weybridge Parish 01932 842643. If you email mail@sterconwalds.org.uk, one of the office team will answer as soon as possible.
Please note for the next few weeks until Fr John returns in his normal capacity - the Parish will be run by members of the Community. If something goes wrongs, fall over or doesn't happen please please please do not complain to Fr John about why has this happened or not. It is OUR COLLECTIVE fault/Problem. We must take the blame.
Please therefore make a special effort to tidy up, switch off lights and make certain things are locked up,
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
I am very pleased to report that Fr John's operation appears to have gone well and is home now convalescing . He has been told that it may take a few weeks for him to fully recover but that in time he will make a full recovery. He is very grateful to the work of the staff at St Peter's Hospital.
From a practical perspective can we remember that as Fr John lives "above the shop" we need to be very mindful that he needs time to convalesce in peace.
Please can everyone therefore be very mindful about going to the house (unless you have an appointment) or phoning when the office is not open (Monday - Thursday 10-12.30 only). In case of emergency consider contacting Weybridge Parish 01932 842643. If you email mail@sterconwalds.org.uk, one of the office team will answer as soon as possible.
Please note for the next few weeks until Fr John returns in his normal capacity - the Parish will be run by members of the Community. If something goes wrongs, fall over or doesn't happen please please please do not complain to Fr John about why has this happened or not. It is OUR COLLECTIVE fault/Problem. We must take the blame.
Please therefore make a special effort to tidy up, switch off lights and make certain things are locked up,
“The Bible Time Line” Course on Salvation History continues this Thursday, 19th May. 7.30pm at St Barnabus Hall, Molesey. This Course is having a remarkable success in opening up the Bible to Catholics. Refreshments from 7.00pm
Photos Please
Can we have some photos please eg Ploughman's Lunch, Car Wash etc., for the website.
Perhaps it's a challenge for the youth of the Parish. Come on, you know you can do it !!!
Please send to mailto:mail@sterconwalds.org.uk
Can we have some photos please eg Ploughman's Lunch, Car Wash etc., for the website.
Perhaps it's a challenge for the youth of the Parish. Come on, you know you can do it !!!
Please send to mailto:mail@sterconwalds.org.uk