A warm welcome to Holy Family Parish. We are delighted to have you in our family and would like to encourage you to make yourself known by introducing yourself at the Parish Office in the Priests House at the back of the church. Families are welcome at ALL Masses. I feel that our Parish is a wonderful place to be in, where there is the generosity and hospitality of the many Parishioners who share their time to make things happen.
We welcome you warmly to Mass but hope that you may feel that you can add something else to the Parish and will get involved, serving coffee after mass or one of the many, other roles that exist or maybe you can create something new. We look forward to meeting you. Keep safe.

Fr Patrick Ryan

                                                       

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HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, SUTTON GREEN
Holy Family Presbytery, 9 The Green, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1QT.
Web: https://holyfamilysutton.org.uk/ general email: suttongreen@rcaos.org.uk
Parish Priest: Father Patrick Ryan, personal email: patrickryan@rcaos.org.uk
Secretary: Rosanna Tel. 020 8 641 7458
Parish Safeguarding Phone Number: 0730 666 5040

The HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH                                                      28th December 2025

AS PIRGRIMS OF HOPE LET US CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF HOPE
SPES NON CONFUNDIT. “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5) The Year of Jubilee began with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door at St Peter’s in Rome on 24th December. It will end on the Feast of the Epiphany 2026. This Jubilee is a Holy Year marked by the hope that does not fade – our hope in God.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
Dear Parents, The next session for parents will be on Sunday 11th of January 2026 at 4:00pm in the Hall. It is vital for all parents to be present at this meeting.

CONFIRMATION ANNOUNCEMENT
This is an announcement for the 24 young people registered to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Family in 2026.
• The next Confirmation gathering will be on Tuesday 6th January at 7.00pm for Mass of the Epiphany. This also marks the end of the Jubilee Year of Hope.
• There will be a session on Saturday 17th January at 5.00pm in the Hall followed by Mass at 6.00pm.

MASS INTENTIONS (DECEMBER)
Sat 27th 6:00pm ~ Kathleen Doran-Almeida R.I.P.
Sun 28th 9:30am ~ Jane Williams R.I.P.
Sun 11:00am ~ Pro Populo
Mon 29th No Mass
Tue 30th No Mass
Wed 31st 11:00pm ~ Mary, Dermot, Edward, Timothy & Finnbar Kissane R.I.P. (eileen)
Thu 1st 10.00am ~ For all parents and grandparents
Fri 2nd No Mass
Sat 3rd No morning Mass
Sat 6:00pm ~ Pro Populo
Sun 4th 9:30am ~ Mary, Dermot, Edward, Timothy & Finnbar Kissane R.I.P. (eileen)
Sun 11:00am ~ Sean Mulcair & Mulcair Family (teresa mulcair)
Mon 5th No Mass
Tue 6th Epiphany 10:00am and 7:00pm ~ Pro populo (Holy Day of Obligation)
Wed 7th No Mass
Thu 8th No Mass
Fri 9th No Mass – Father to celebrate Mass at Downview Prison
Sat 10th No morning Mass
Sat 6.00pm ~ Holy Souls
Sun 11th 9.30am ~ Pro populo
Sun 11.00am ~ Doug & Mary Pouch (teresa mulcair)

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION FEAST OF HOLY FAMILY (SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER 7.30PM)
Next Saturday, 27th December will be our Christmas Celebration on the Feast of the Holy Family, with Mass at 6:00pm, followed by our Christmas Play in the Hall beginning at 7:30pm. For all who are involved the final rehearsal will be this Sunday, 21st at 1:00 – 3:00pm. All are welcome to join us next Saturday for the Celebration.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office will be closed from 23rd December until 13th January 2026
Canon Gerard Bradly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Canon Gerard Bradley as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Southwark. We congratulate him and pray for him as he prepares to serve as a Bishop.
ARCHBISHOP JOHN WILSON’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
In his annual Christmas message, Archbishop John Wilson said: “The beautiful truth of Christmas is that because of God in Christ we are never lost. God chose to be near us, to stay close to us always, to draw us to himself, always. In his endless mercy, the Lord Jesus chose to love us, so we could know and believe that “God is love” (1 John 4:16). In turn, all the Lord Jesus asks of us is to not be afraid and to say yes to him, to draw close to him, to love him”. You can watch and read the full message at rcaos.org.uk/christmasmessage2025.

CANDLES AT OUR LADY’S SHRINE
The new candle stand installation in the church needs your support. The lights are eco-friendly, uses recycled wax and smokeless candles that burn cleanly and will not damage the ceiling in the church.
To make this viable may we suggest a minimum of 50p.

PARISH LEDGER
Thank you for your continued generosity; every contribution plays a vital role in keeping our parish welcoming, vibrant, and active in faith and service.
Please consider setting up a Standing Order.
This will help us manage our finances smoothly, even when you are away on holiday. It also reduces administrative work, and you won’t need to remember to withdraw cash every week.
Good news! No More Cheques. Online payments are now live.
Offertory last weekend: Plate- £369.78 Standing Order -£180 Contactless Collection-£140 Total: £689.78

A SPECIAL APPEAL TO OUR PARISH FAMILY
In this blessed season, we kindly remind all parishioners that the only times Fr. Patrick receives your offertory personally are during the Christmas and Easter Masses.
These offerings are a meaningful way for us, as a community, to show our gratitude for his dedication, guidance, and tireless service throughout the year.
We therefore invite you to give generously this Christmas, as a heartfelt thank-you to Fr. Patrick for all he continues to do for our parish.
Thank you, and may God bless you and your families this season.
Ira (Gift Aid Organiser & Bookkeeper)
suttongreengac@rcaos.org.uk