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SPECIAL DAYS FOR ADORATION PRAYERS
Wednesdays at 9:00am.
SPECIAL DAYS FOR ADORATION WITH PRAYERS FOR PRIESTS AND VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD Thursdays at 9:00am.
SPECIAL DAYS FOR ADORATION WITH
DEVOTION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Saturdays at 9:00am.
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To watch previously recorded Masses, or to join online programme
Kindly Click on Door of Blessings
Tuesdays & Fridays - Mass at 9:30am
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 9:00am Adoration
followed by Mass at 9:30am
Sunday Mass in Anticipation on Saturdays - 6:00pm
Sundays - 9:00am & 11:00am
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Prayer for Priests and Vocations to the Priesthood
Thursdays Only - at your own time
To join online on Thursdays at 9:00am
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CELEBRATING DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Sunday, 4th April, 2027
Divine Mercy Novena Masses - 9:00am & 11:00am
Celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on 4th April, 2027 will be marked with Veneration of the Image of Divine Mercy at 3:00pm.
Jesus, I trust in You!
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EASTER TRIDUUM PROGRAMME 2027
Maundy Thursday
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 19:30
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross for Children 11:00
After Stations of the Cross - Walk of Witness with fellow Christians
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 15:00
Good Friday Special Collection: Collection for Holy Places
Easter Vigil
Solemn Easter Vigil and First Mass of the Resurrection 19:30
Easter Sunday
Masses of the Resurrection of the Lord 09:00 am & 11:00 am
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ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI DAY: BLESSING OF ANIMALS
There will be a Blessing of Animals in honour of St Francis of Assisi whose memorial we shall celebrate on 3rd October. If you have pets like dogs, cats, cocks, goats, etc, bring them for a blessing on Saturday 3rd October, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00pm.
St Francis of Assisi... pray for us!
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NOVENA PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
20th – 28th September, 2026
Feast Day: 29th September, 2026
St. Michael the Archangel, we honor you as a powerful protector of the Church and guardian of our souls. Inspire us with your humility, courage and strength that we may reject sin and perfect our love for our Heavenly Father. In your strength and humility, slay the evil and pride in our hearts so that nothing will keep us from God.
Day 1: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may be blessed by God with the zeal to live our lives in accordance with Christ’s teachings.
Day 2: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have the grace to see the image of God in the least of our brothers and sisters.
Day 3: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may be protected from the snares of the devil, that we may avoid all occasions of sin.
Day 4: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have an overwhelming desire to humble ourselves before God in service to His Will.
Day 5: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have the moral strength to defeat disordered desires and passions that would take the place of Almighty God.
Day 6: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have the faith to truly entrust our lives to the loving care of our Heavenly Father.
Day 7: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have the grace to joyfully dedicate everything that we do to the greater glory of God.
Day 8: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have the will to faithfully obey God in all of his commandments.
Day 9: St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have the grace to share eternity with our Heavenly Father.
St. Michael the Archangel, you are the prince of angels but in your humility you recognized that God is God and you are but His servant. Unlike satan, you were not overcome with pride but were steadfast in humility. Pray that we will have this same humility. It is in the spirit of that humility that we ask for your intercession for our petitions… (state your petitions)
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.” Amen.
Read more at: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-michael-archangel-novena
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WEEKLY THURSDAY MASSES & PRAYERS
Kindly send through text or WhatsApp message the names of priests and seminarians you would like to be remembered during our Weekly Thursday Masses to +447424269423 or post names to
Global Lay Apostolate for Priestly-Vocations
9 Fern Avenue, Pollards Hill
Mitcham. CR4 1LS. Surrey
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CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY CELEBRATION
@ St Michael's, Pollards Hill. CR4 1LS
In accordance with centuries old Catholic tradition, there will be Corpus Christi procession after each Mass this weekend.
Come and join us to profess and celebrate the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Mass in Anticipation: Sat. 22th May, 2027 6pm
Sunday 23th May 2027, Masses - 9:00am &11:00am
O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine
All praise and all thanksgiving
Be every moment Thine!
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Christmas Programme 2026
Friday 1st January 2027 - New Year & Thanksgiving Day
New Year Mass at 10:00 am
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Christmas Blessings 2026
Here we are! it is Christmas season. It is time to celebrate Jesus, Christ the Emmanuel, God-with-us. On behalf of the Parish community, we thank you for your continuous support and generously for the past years. Your commitment and contributions in many ways is a great support to the sustenance of our parish missions. Thank you.
As we celebrate Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, we wish you and your dear ones a Happy Christmas and a New Year of God's choicest blessings. May the peace, joy, love and hope that this season brings find a dwelling place in your heart and home. Amen.
Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
From
The Parish Priest, The Reverend Father Mathews
& The Parish Pastoral Team
St Michael’s… We are a family!
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena
23rd December – 31st December 2026
Friday 1st January, 2027
New Year and Thanksgiving Day
Mass at 10:00am.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 1 – 23rd December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. In your “yes” to the angel Gabriel to accept your role as the Mother of God, you accepted a unique role as a mediator between Heaven and Earth. Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 2 – 24th December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. You have provided counsel and comfort to those who needed you, even during your earthly life when you visited your cousin Elizabeth while she carried John the Baptist in her womb. Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 3 - 25th December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. Your counsel to us extends back to your earthly life when you spoke of your Son, commanding us: “Do whatever He tells you”. Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 4 - 26th December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. At the Cross, Jesus gave you to the disciple St. John, saying “Behold, your mother” to him and to all of us who follow after him. Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 5 - 27th December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. In the 16th century in Mexico, you counseled Juan Diego, saying, “Do not be troubled or weighed down with grief. Do not fear any illness or vexation, anxiety or pain. Am I not here, who am your Mother? Is there anything else you need?” Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 6 - 28th December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. In 1830, you counseled Catherine Laboure in Paris, instructing her on the design for the Miraculous Medal and saying, “All who wear this medal will receive great graces.” Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 7 - 29th December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. In 1858, you counseled Bernadette Soubirous in France, telling her where to dig in the ground to bring forth a spring where a great multitude of people would be healed of illnesses and infirmities for decades to come. Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 8 - 30th December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. In 1917 in Fatima, Portugal, you counseled three shepherd children, saying, “My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.” Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Novena - Day 9 – 31st December 2026
Mary, our Mother, you have always been concerned with the affairs of the world and of each person throughout history. In 1933, you counseled Mariette Beco in Belgium, saying, “Believe in me and I will believe in you.” Our Lady of Good Counsel, today, I ask for your intercession for a world in need of your guidance and for counsel in my own life. (State your intentions here)
(Novena Prayer Continues Day 1- 9)
For guidance for all those who pray this novena, pray for us. For counsel to seek your Son every day of our lives, pray for us. For an increase in love, trust, and devotion to your Immaculate Heart that leads us to Jesus, pray for us. Blessed Mary, Star of the Sea, guide us now as you have guided pilgrims in years past. Be our constant beacon, a blazing light in this dark night, and lead us home to dwell with your Son forever and ever. Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Good Counsel… Pray for us!
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REGISTRATION
FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2027
Registration for First Holy Communion 2027 begins in November 2026
POST- HUMOUS RECOGNITION
Mass in remembrance and in honour of The Late Reverend Father Huebert Miranda for his apostolate in our Parish 2011-2019.
Sunday: 4th October 2026 @ 11:00am.
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THE LEGION OF MARY ASSOCIATION
Weekly Legion of Mary Devotion will take place on Saturdays every week, at 10:15 am.
Feel free to join as an active member or an auxiliary member.
Ave Maria!
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JULY NOVENA
Novena to St. Anne, Mother of Mary, Grandmother of Jesus Christ
Although Saint Anne is not mentioned in the Bible, she is the holy mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. When we pray the St. Anne Novena, we are asking help from our Blessed Mother’s mother! Saint Anne’s feast day is on July 26th, so the St. Anne Novena is traditionally started on July 17th — but you can pray it anytime. Devotion to St. Anne began early in the history of the Catholic Church. As she was favored by God to become the mother of the holy Virgin Mary, she is often invoked as the Patron of mothers as well as for relationships, among other things.
St. Anne is the Patron of… The intercession of St. Anne is called on especially in the following cases: Mothers, Grandmothers, Unmarried women, Women in labor, Infertile women, Housewives, Cabinet-makers, Miners. You can pray the St. Anne Novena for any reason that you want, so go ahead and start praying!
To join, click on St Anne Novena
St Anne, pray for us!
Read more at: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-anne-novena
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OCTOBER: THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
The month of October is regarded as the Month of the Holy Rosary in the Catholic Church. This is as a result of the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary celebrated on 7th of October in gratitude to the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection to the Church, in answer to praying the Rosary during the battle of Lepanto in 1571. Remember to say your Rosary daily and meditate on its mysteries.
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, pray for us!
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MONTH OF NOVEMBER
PRAYER FOR THE DEAD
God our Father, your power brings us to birth, your providence guides our lives, and by your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to you alone. In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing your praise forever and ever. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
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Does anyone have long memories of St. Michael's?
We have dug deep over recent days, but we're struggling to find a number of dates to apply to some of our previous Parish Priests for the Parish History page.
Are you able to provide authoritative links that might help us? Drop us a line if you can help. Thank you!
A brief Parish History
Posted 25 July 2019