Flame 2023

Webmaster • January 30, 2023

The biggest Catholic youth event in the UK is returning to London, as CYMFED organise Flame 2023 on Saturday, March 4 th . The theme of Flame 2023, which is exactly 150 days before World Youth Day in Lisbon, takes the WYD Scripture verse “Mary arose and went in haste” and crystallises into the theme, “Rise Up.” Rise up after the pandemic, Rise up as young Catholics, Rise up, as Mary did, for the surprising and beautiful adventure that is our Catholic faith. Details of the event itself can be found at https://cymfed.org.uk/flame



The cost to participate will be £50 and will include the ticket and transport to and from London with pick up points planned in Swansea, Bridgend, Cardiff and Newport. Please can anyone who would like to participate or to receive further information, contact Rev. Christian Mahoney on 07764 515864 or email christian.mahoney@rcadc.org. If the cost is prohibitive for any young person, speak to Deacon Christian as some funds are available to support those who need it. 

Baptism Preparation Course

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Baptism Preparation Course The next Baptism Preparation Course takes place at Christ the King, Llanishen, on Saturday, July 4 th and completes on Saturday, July 11 th. 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 Brigid on brigidlee63@icloud.com

Congratulations to Mel

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Congratulations to Mel on his successful walk to the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada Earlier in the year, we appealed in the newsletter for support for Mel Hopkins, one of our parishioners, who was raising funds for Velindre Cancer Care by walking to the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the Granada region of Spain. Mel successfully completed the walk last Sunday. It is not too late to support Mel with a donation to this cause – just click on his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mel-hopkins-1.

Reaching Out Volunteer Evening

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
The Reaching Out Project team is hosting a celebration evening for all Reaching Out Volunteers on Friday in St. Teilo’s Hall at 7pm, following the 6.30pm Mass. The team would like to thank all the parishioners for their generous contribution to the work of Reaching Out and to ask for continued support and prayer for the project as it continues to show the parish’s outreach to those who are in great need.

Mass on Tuesday

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Please note that Mass at St. Teilo’s on Tuesday morning will be at the earlier time of 9am. This is due to an Archdiocesan Meeting of the Clergy with the Catholic Christian Outreach Mission team in Aberafan which begins at 10.30am that day.

St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Saturday, July 4th at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to pray for the parish and the intentions of the parishioners.

Youth Pilgrimage to the Welsh National Shrine of Our Lady

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
On Saturday, July 18th there will be an Archdiocesan Pilgrimage for young people in Years 8 to 13 to Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan - the Welsh National Shrine of Our Lady. There will be transport available. If you are interested in attending and want to book a place, please email: youth@cardiffmenevia.org or ring 029 2037 9490. Bookings must be confirmed by July 6th . The cost is £15 per person.

Local Vocals Concert at St. Teilo’s – June 30th

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Mary Chichester’s Local Vocals Community Choir warmly invites you to their Summer concert at St Teilo’s Church on Tuesday, June 30th at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5.00, available at the door and everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening of music and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there.

Coffee and Tea after Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
We will have coffee and tea in the St. Pope John Paul II Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes after the Mass on Wednesday. If you are at Mass on that day, please stay behind and spend some time socialising and sharing with our fellow parishioners.

First Saturday Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Saturday, July 4th, is the first Saturday of July. We will therefore celebrate the First Saturday devotions after the 10am Mass. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the devotions and confessions will be available. Why not come along to respond to Our Lady’s call to pray for the world?

Yr Offeren yn Gymraeg

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Heddiw bydd y gymuned Gymraeg yn dathlu Offeren yn Gymraeg am 4.30pm.  Today, we welcome the Welsh language community who will be celebrating Mass in Welsh at 4.30pm. Croeso!