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The annual Summer Camp for Young People (School years 9 to 13) is taking place between August, 5th to 9th at St. David's Bunk Barns, St. David’s Pembrokeshire. The cost is £300 with travel and meals included. The deadline for registration and payment is June 8th. To register or for more information email Fr. Matt at youth@cardiffmenevia.org

WeBelieve - Festival of Catholic Life The WeBelieve Festival brings the Church together in England and Wales. It is an unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to experience the joy of community, and to encounter personally the Lord Jesus, our salvation. Speakers include Archbishop John Wilson and priests and religious from various orders and congregations. The Festival takes place at St. Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham from Friday, July 24th to Monday, July 27th . If you are interested in attending, you can find more information and book tickets at https://www.webelievefestival.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.

The Church celebrates the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity each year on the Sunday following Pentecost. The Trinity is one of the most fundamental beliefs of the Church and so it is fitting that we dedicate a particular Sunday to that mystery. Celebrating Trinity Sunday allows the Church to further reflect on the mystery of God after receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. This helps us to see the connection that if we truly want to understand the Trinity, we need to have the gift of the Holy Spirit. We can never fully understand who God is on our own and desperately need his guidance and inspiration. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in Himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most fundamental and essential teaching in the “hierarchy of the truths of faith.” The whole history of salvation is identical with the history of the way and the means by which the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, reveals Himself to men “and reconciles and unites with Himself those who turn away from sin. (Paragraph 234) So, we gather together today to celebrate the central mystery of God, one and three, eternally united in trinity. May the Holy Trinity dwell in the hearts of each one of us who come to God in faith and draw us ever closer into the mystery of God’s eternal love.

Today, 24th May, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the day on which the Holy Spirit inspired the Apostles to go out and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is still with the Church and He inspires each one of us anew today, to proclaim the message of Jesus to a world that needs His presence and His love.

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

Thursday 14th May is the great solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven. It is a Holyday of Obligation on which all Catholics are expected to attend Mass.  Ascension Day Masses will be at 10am at St. Teilo’s and at 6pm at Our Lady of Lourdes on Thursday. The Mass readings and prayers for the Solemnity of the Ascension are on page 272 of the Parish Mass Book.

The Annual Torchlight Procession in Honour of Our Lady takes place at Belmont Abbey at 9pm on Wednesday 6th May . The preacher will be Fr. John George OSB. There will be recitation of the Holy Rosary and hymns around the Abbey Gardens. Hot and Cold Refreshments will be available to purchase in the Chapterhouse from 6.00pm

The National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse takes place every year on the Fifth Tuesday of Easter. In 2026, the day is marked on Tuesday, May 5th . Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10). The theme for this year’s Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse looks at the scourge of domestic abuse which causes pain and fear that prevent its victims from living the life Jesus came to bring. Immediately before the much-loved part of this verse from the Gospel of John, we hear Jesus’s words: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” This is how abuse feels to those who experience it – their dignity and value as a unique child of God is stripped away and destroyed. The physical danger domestic abuse presents to life is clear. A woman is murdered by a partner or ex-partner every five days in the UK. Between three and 10 women die by suicide each week due to domestic abuse. Abusers can also perpetrate spiritual and coercive abuse, disrupting their victims’ relationships with God and the Church. This can lead victims – adults and children – to feel guilt and shame that push them away from the support that the Church has to offer. At its best, the Church can – and should – be a safe haven where support is available for victims and survivors so that they can live life without fear and begin to experience the life in abundance Jesus came to bring. This hope is what we pray for this year.