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. 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
Mass of the Lord’s Supper With the celebration of Mass on the evening of Holy Thursday, the Church begins the Easter Triduum. This Mass recalls the Last Supper at which the Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, showing His love for those who were His own in the world, gave His Body and Blood under the species of bread and wine, offering them to His Father. He gave them to the Apostles so that they might partake of them. He commanded them and their successors in the priesthood to perpetuate this offering. Mass is celebrated at 7pm at St. Teilo’s. Collection at Mass The Collection for Lenten Arms will be taken during Mass on Maundy Thursday evening. The Lenten Alms this year will go towards Mary’s Meals UK and HCPT. Watching at the Altar of Repose After the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, watching at the Altar of Repose takes place until 10pm. You are welcome to come along to spend time before the Lord on this night when Jesus said to the disciples: ‘Could you not watch one hour with Me?’ So, what about you?
On this day, the Church enters into the mystery of the Passion and Death of her Lord, bringing together the Triumphal Procession of Christ as King and the proclamation of His Passion. Both aspects of the Paschal Mystery are celebrated today as we recall the Lord’s Messianic entry into Jerusalem and His Passion and Death. Refreshments after 10am Mass – Palm Sunday Refreshments will be served in the Hall after the 10.am Mass Today. We will be celebrating the 70th birthday of the Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council – Leigh Jenkins. All parishioners are welcome to come along.
The Parish Lenten Sessions finish on Tuesday this week. Please note the change of day to enable people to go to the Deanery Station Mass on Wednesday. The theme of this fifth and final session is: “Christ, Our Hope” The topic of the fifth session will be a reminder that the Resurrection of Christ is the motive for our hope. He is risen and invites us to share in His eternal glory. This hope impels us to build his Kingdom here on earth without being defeated by apparent failure.
Monday of Holy Week No Mass Tuesday of Holy Week 11:30am – The Chrism Mass – Saint Joseph's Co-Cathedral, Swansea Spy Wednesday 10am – Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes 10.30am – Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Lourdes Maundy Thursday 7pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Teilo’s followed by Watching at the Altar of Repose until 10pm Good Friday 9.30am – Whitchurch Walk of Witness – starting at St. Teilo’s and visiting Ebeneser (at Whitchurch Community Centre), Whitchurch Methodist Church, St. Mary’s Church, Bethel Baptist Church Ebeneser (at Tabernacle Church) and Ararat Baptist Church 3pm – The Liturgy of the Passion at St. Teilo’s Easter Vigil The Easter Vigil will be celebrated at St. Teilo’s at 8.30pm on Saturday evening Easter Sunday 8.30am – Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes 10am – Easter Sunday Mass at St. Teilo’s There will be no evening Mass on Easter Sunday.
This month’s craft session takes place in the Parish Hall at St. Teilo’s next Saturday, April 12th after Mass, from 10.45am - 12.30pm. The session is suitable for absolute beginners to experts. This month the group will be creating fridge magnets and bookmarks. The session is free with a voluntary contribution to help provide supplies for future months. Hope to see you there! Any enquiries please contact simplycraft@btinternet.com or speak to Erica.
Refreshments will be served in the Hall after the 10.am Mass next Sunday ( 13th April ). We will be celebrating the 70th birthday of the Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council – Leigh Jenkins. All are welcome to come along.
St. Mary of the Angels’ Parish is organising a trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Taper Cardigan on Wednesday, May 14th and have invited parishioners of St. Teilo’s with Our Lady of Lourdes along to join them. A coach will depart on the day at 8.40am from St Teilo’s and depart Cardigan at approximately 5pm, arriving back in Cardiff about 7.30pm. There will be a Mass at noon and the afternoon will be free. If anybody is interested, please add your name to the list at the back of the Church. A deposit of £10 per person will be required and the overall cost is £20 per person.
As the whole deanery is expected to attend the Deanery Station Mass on Wednesday Evening, there will be no Mass, coffee and tea or Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday morning ( 9th April ) this week.
