Message from Fr Ruslan

True Humility Before God

In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 18:9-14), Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Both go to the temple to pray, but their attitudes could not be more different. The Pharisee proudly lists his good deeds, confident in his own righteousness, while the tax collector stands at a distance, humbly beating his breast and saying, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”

Jesus teaches us that true prayer begins with humility. God is not impressed by self-congratulation but is moved by a humble and contrite heart. The one who recognises his need for mercy goes home justified. This Gospel invites us to look honestly at our hearts, to set aside pride and comparison, and to approach God with sincerity. When we humble ourselves before Him, we open our lives to His transforming grace.

With prayers,
​Father Ruslan and the PPC.

​Ecumenical Anti-Slavery Ambassadors raise awareness of modern slavery across Sussex & Surrey

Diocesan Anti-Modern Slavery Ambassadors joined representatives from The Clewer Initiative, Sussex Police, and the Mothers’ Union at St John the Evangelist, Preston, Brighton (CofE) on Saturday. The event – which took place on Anti-Slavery Day – included a range of speakers and provided an important opportunity to pray for victims and survivors, hear from experts combatting modern slavery locally and nationally, and learn more about “spotting the signs” and the various reporting mechanisms. Read more

October - Month of Mary

In October we celebrate the month of Mary. To mark this special time, we will say the Rosary after weekday masses and say a decade of the Rosary before the vigil and Sunday masses. At Tuesday’s Adoration we will talk about Rosary miracles and say the Rosary.

There will also be a basket where you can put your intentions to Our Blessed Mother. Please do come along, to honour Our Lady and pray the Rosary. There will also be a display in the porch on how to say the Rosary and blessed Rosaries will be available if you would like one.

Try to say the Rosary or part of it daily throughout October: “To pray the Rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and His Mother” - Pope St John Paul II

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Fr Ruslan Kurdiumov
Parish priest
Joseph Côté
Deacon
We serve the local community of Walton-on-Thames, bringing the good news of Christ.  ​We are invited 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. If you'd like to join the parish, please register here.
Service times (please check most recent  newsletter for any changes to the normal times listed below)
​Weekday Masses:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9.30am
Tuesday: 7.30pm
Thursday: No Mass
We pray the rosary on Wednesdays after the 9.30am Mass.
We pray Divine Mercy on Fridays after the 9.30am Mass.
Adoration takes place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings after the 9.30 Mass, and at 6.30pm on Tuesday evenings. 
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Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday mornings -  pre-arrange with Fr Ruslan.

​​Weekend Masses:
Saturday
Italian Mass 4.45pm 
Vigil Saturday - 6pm
​Sunday
Family Mass - 9.15am
Traditional Mass - 11.15am
Polish Mass: First Sunday of the month at 1pm
Live streaming
All Masses and services are live streamed and are available to watch after. Live streaming enables housebound parishioners to attend and others who are unable to attend to engage with acts of worship.

Please note:
  • The videos are made available live online and can be accessed by anyone.
  • Live streaming is carried out during live services only.
  • Cameras focus only on the sanctuary area and the area immediately in front of it.
  • If you do not wish to have your image live streamed, please bear this in mind.
  • Masses are not live streamed when school children attend midweek mass.
This section is specifically for those in need of our prayers, whether they are sick, housebound or just in need of extra prayer. If you would like your name or someone you know to be added to the list, then please let the office know. If you are submitting on behalf of someone else, please get their permission first. If you are sick or unwell and would like only Fr Ruslan to know but not have your name in the newsletter just let us know and this can be accommodated.

Housebound? Click here for more information on how we can help.
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YOUR EASTER AND CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
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A gentle reminder that parish priests do not get paid a salary and are remunerated from Mass stipends and from the Easter and Christmas Offerings. Easter offerings go to Fr Ruslan as your personal gift.

If you are planning to donate via bank transfer, please use the reference 'Easter Offering' or 'Christmas Offering'. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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​All money paid into the collection is used to cover the parish's expenses.

Our challenge is to grow our parish's financial income to support our parish priest, maintain our premises and resource the many activities of the parish. This can be achieved by more people giving and/or people giving more generously. Please consider what you can do to help. We have special funds for projects and maintenance.

Any questions on gift aid or if you need a form please email Kevin Kilburn on [email protected]

Thank you very much for your generosity and support to the parish.

​I greatly appreciate all your help and financial contribution.

May God bless you all!!!

How to Donate.

Bank Account Details
Sort Code: 40-05-20
Account No: 01126393
Account Name: RCD A&B St Erconwald's Walton on Thames

Please note
This name whilst long, should match with online banking but might trigger a warning
You can also donate in-person, during Mass, with cash or credit/debit card using our terminal DONA in church. 

All donations can be gift aided.

Simply make the donation and fill in the gift aid form (you only need to register once).

​If the form is completed future donations using the same card will be automatically gift aided complete with an email receipt.

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