Parish Groups

Holy Cross Tiny Tots Group

A small group of mothers with young children under five years old. Meeting informally once a fortnight in one of the mum's homes, and have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat while the children play together. New mums are always welcome to join. It is a great opportunity to get to know other families in the parish.

Holy Cross Playgroup

The playgroup is run for three mornings a week during term time. It is open to children who are up to five years of age. The adult child ratio is generally 1:7 and the playgroup leaders encourage parental involvement on both regular and ad hoc basis

Union of Catholic Mothers

The main purpose of the UCM is not to do things but to be a support group for one another and the Parish.

Our group at Holy Cross meet every third Wednesday in the month usually at 8pm at the curch. The group has a Mass once a quarter. The activities include: social evenings with speakers, invovlement in Summer and Christmas Fairs and catering for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Here is an opportunity to make new friends. Non-Catholics and single ladies are also welcome to join.

46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD
Tel / Fax +44 (020) 8647 0022

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		Knights of Saint Columba The K.S.C. is an organization of men of all ages whose aim is to reach out the caring hand of Christ to others. Our forty strong K.S.C. group meet in the parish centre once a month. It is not a single parish organization, but draws its members from several local parishes. The K.S.C. is world-wide. The work they do is vast and includes helping the 'down and outs' in London's cardboard city by collecting and supplying them with warm clothing and distributing food to them. They are strong supporters of the annual pilgrimage to Hosanna House in Lourdes led by Father Luke. The K.S.C. also have an enthusiastic Youth Section. The K.S.C. pride themselves on a long tradition of support to local parishes, deanery and to the Diocese. The chaplain for the local branch at Holy Cross is Father Luke. The K.S.C. meet in the Parish Centre on the second Wednesday of the month. This is preceded by a Mass at 7.45pm.
	Mother Teresa Co-workers The group meets most weeks after the Thursday 10am Mass. They knit blankets or sew squares together etc. There is always coffee and tea available.
		Holy Cross Playgroup The playgroup is run for three mornings a week during term time. It is open to children who are up to five years of age. The adult child ratio is generally 1:7 and the playgroup leaders encourage parental involvement on both regular and ad hoc basis
	Union of Catholic Mothers The main purpose of the UCM is not to do things but to be a support group for one another and the Parish. Our group at Holy Cross meet every third Wednesday in the month usually at 8pm at the curch. The group has a Mass once a quarter. The activities include: social evenings with speakers, invovlement in Summer and Christmas Fairs and catering for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Here is an opportunity to make new friends. Non-Catholics and single ladies are also welcome to join.
		St. Vincent de Paul Society Our conference consists of both men and women who aim to offer the companionship of a caring presence. Our members visit the elderly, sick and housebound people in their own homes, in community homes and in hospitals. Some provide transport to and from the church and whenever possible to surgeries and clinics. A modest amount of financial help may be given according to circumstances and the resources of the conference. A recent development has been 'Sunday for the Sick', when people who are normally housebound are taken to church for Mass and a special blessing, followed by refreshments afterwards. The S.V.P. meetings are held on alternate Fridays in the Presbytery, beginning at 7pm and lasting for about an hour.
	46 North Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JD Tel / Fax +44 (020) 8647 0022