Archbishop Mark has written a pastoral letter, inviting all unmarried men who feel God may be calling them to the priesthood to take a first step in discernment. He invites every unmarried man who is open to this call to join him for Evening Prayer at St David's Cathedral, Cardiff, on Sunday, May 31st at 3:30pm , followed by an opportunity to meet with the Archbishop and others exploring the same vocation. To register your interest, please email: vocations@cardiffmenevia.org
Baptism Preparation Course The next Baptism Preparation Course takes place at St. Teilo’s Parish Hall on Monday, May 11th and completes on Monday, May 18th at 7pm. Both sessions will last around an hour. All those who wish to have their child baptised need to attend the course before the Baptism. For further information and to book a place, please contact Cathy and Mel on catherinehopkins45@gmail.com
Each Tuesday evening, the parish has an hour of silent Adoration at St. Teilo’s from 7pm to 8pm. The primary intention for the period of Adoration is vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Feel free to come for all or part of the hour to pray for the Church in its need for faithful ministers to continue the Mission of Jesus.
This weekend is Good Shepherd Sunday, the day of the Annual Collection for the Archdiocesan Priests’ Training Fund. There will be a second collection at all Masses this weekend for the Priests’ Training Fund, you are also able to donate using debit or credit card at the Electronic Donation Station at the back of St. Teilo’s or at this address – https://donate.mydona.com/st-teilo-our-lady-of-lourdes
Canon John would like to thank all those who did so much to make the Holy Week and Easter celebrations a great occasion celebrating our faith. He is especially grateful for the generous Easter Offerings which he received and the many, many birthday cards and gifts he received. Canon has asked for a special thank you to go to the social group who organised the lovely Parish party to mark his birthday. Enormous thanks to everyone! ( View photos here ) Canon John would also like to thank all the parishioners who came along to take part in the celebrations. May the blessing and joy of Easter be with us all through the rest of this blessed season.
Following his recent visit to St. Teilo’s, Fr. Matthew Roche-Saunders, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese, has asked Canon John if he would host, in the parish, a gentleman discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The discerner’s name is Craig Aitken and after a period from the New Year until now in Our Lady’s Parish, Cwmbran he is arriving in our Parish this weekend. This time is to support him in discerning God’s call for him. Please pray for Craig and all those others currently discerning their vocations in the Archdiocese.
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 12th – Cardiff Oratory Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The devotions of Divine Mercy will be celebrated at the Oratory Parish of St Alban's, Swinton Street at the following times: 2.30pm – Blessing and Veneration of the Image 3.00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Three o'clock prayer will be at 3pm. Confessions will take place from 2-4pm. All are welcome to attend. April 12th – St. Joseph’s, Cathays Divine Mercy Sunday will also be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, Cathays at the following times: 2:00 pm – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 2:45pm – Talk on Divine Chaplet; 3:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 pm – Divine Mercy Image Veneration 3:30 pm – Benediction. Followed by Mass After the celebration all the invited to the hall for refreshments
On Saturday night (4th April) we gathered for the Easter Vigil at St. Teilo’s. This year we welcomed three people into the Church at the Easter Vigil – Shaad, Jane and Ryan. We also celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and First Communion for two adults, Keiron and Emanuel.
We gather at 8.30pm on Saturday night for the Easter Vigil at St. Teilo’s. According to a most ancient tradition, this night is "one of vigil for the Lord," and the Vigil celebrated during it. Commemorating that Holy Night when the Lord rose from the dead, is regarded as the "mother of all Masses." For on this night, the Church keeps vigil, waiting for the Resurrection of the Lord, and celebrates the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. This year we welcome three people into the Church at the Easter Vigil – Shaad, Jane and Ryan. We also celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation and First Communion for two adults, Keiron and Emanuel, who, though baptised as Catholics are now admitted to these Sacraments as they commit themselves to active engagement in the Church Please make every effort to attend the Vigil, the highpoint of the Christian Year and the central mystery of our faith.
Day of Fasting and Abstinence Good Friday is a day of penance observed by the whole Church. It is a day of fasting and abstinence when everyone over the age of 16 and under the age of 65 are expected to abstain from meat and reduce their consumption of food. Good Friday – Walk of Witness This year, Churches Together in Whitchurch will be undertaking a Good Friday Walk of Witness following the Way of the Cross. There will be a short reading, hymn and reflection at each of the churches. 9:30am – The walk will begin at St. Teilo’s Church. Why not join Canon John and the clergy and members of Churches Together in Whitchurch at the start of the walk? 9:50am – Ebeneser at Whitchurch Community Centre 10:20am – Whitchurch Methodist Church 10:50am – St. Mary’s Church 11:20am – Bethel Baptist Church 11:50am – Ararat Baptist Church; following the reflection, hot cross buns and drinks will be served.