Happy Shrove Tuesday!
Webmaster • February 16, 2023
Pancake Tuesday has arrived - Flour, eggs, butter, and all things not particularly good for you - today is the day to make the most of what you have in the cupboards. Why do we do this? Well, today also has another name - Shrove Tuesday. Shrove derives from 'shriving' - confessing and owning up to having too much of a good thing. Which means we should be honest about the extent of over-indulgence in our lives. Today is the last day of over-indulgence before we enter into the Lenten season of 40 days., which begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. Will you be entering into the desert with Jesus in some small way? When we enter the desert with Jesus and deny ourselves the things which satisfy our worldly desires - we can be certain of one thing; our relationship with Jesus strengthens. As part of our lenten programme, we have arranged many events in the parish to help you on your Lenten journey. Please check our website calendar for further details -
https://www.stteilos-olol.co.uk/parish-calendar
Clothes donations for the SVP The Parish St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) Conference undertakes a monthly collection of clothing for the SVP Charity Shop. Clean, good quality clothing, books and toys are welcome. Donations may be left outside the confessionals at the rear of St. Teilo’s next weekend, July 13th, and on the weekend of the Second Sunday of each month. Please ensure that donations are brought to the Church only on the specified Sundays, as we do not want the Church to become cluttered during the week. – Thank you from the parish SVP.
This month’s craft session takes place in the Parish Hall at St. Teilo’s next Saturday, July 12th after Mass, from 10.45am - 12.30pm. The session is about creating a mini canvas and is suitable for absolute beginners to experts. The session is free. Hope to see you there! Any enquiries please contact simplycraft@btinternet.com or speak to Erica.
The Confirmandi continue preparation for their reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, July 20th . Please keep the candidates in your prayers as they experience the coming of the Holy Spirit in their lives in a new way.
March for Life UK is a major event taking place on Saturday, September 6th in London. Thousands of people will join together, united in a show of unity for the value of life from conception and standing up for all those who have been impacted by abortion. If you are interested in taking part, two coaches will be travelling up to London on the day. For further information on the coach leaving from St Dyfrig’s, Treforest contact Howard at Howard.bayliss@templebaptist.org.uk ; for information about the coach leaving St Alban’s, Cardiff and picking up from Newport, contact Clare on 07983 522 851
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. Sea Sunday is celebrated on Sunday, July 14th . It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in the collection next Sunday at all Masses or by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate . This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work, so please give generously. Thank you.
Back by popular demand The Local Vocals community choir led by Mary Chichester, who is a member of St. Teilo’s parish is again performing its Summer Concert at St. Teilo’s Church Whitchurch on Tuesday July 15th at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 each. The charity for the evening is The Reaching Out Project. Please Contact Mary 07795371762 for tickets but tickets will be available at the door.
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.
Adoration and Exposition – Our Lady of Lourdes The Polish Community holds silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 8.30pm. All are welcome to come along and pray in silence, in the presence of the Lord Jesus. Adoration is preceded by Mass in Polish at 7pm. Adoration and Exposition – St. Teilo’s There will be Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10.30am to midday at St. Teilo’s this Friday. Why not come along to spend time in silent prayer and Adoration before the Lord?
A Parish Centenary Pilgrimage Walk will take place on Saturday, August 2nd at 12.45pm. The walk is from St. Teilo's to Llandaff to visit the tomb and well of our Parish Patron, St. Teilo, ending the afternoon at a local pub. To express your interest in joining the pilgrimage, please sign the form at the back of each Church.
The Pilgrimage of Hope is a national walking pilgrimage for England and Wales with four main Ways converging at the Cathedral of St. Barnabas, Nottingham, on Saturday, September 13th, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It is an initiative of the Hearts in Search of God project. The Ways start at the Catholic cathedrals in Cardiff, Leeds, Norwich and London and will bless our nations with a Sign of the Cross. The routes use established hiking routes and are off road as much as possible. A small group of 'perpetual pilgrims' will walk the full distance of each Way, with up to 20 day pilgrims joining for day stages. It is now possible for pilgrims to register for day stages. For details see this link https://www.pilgrimways.org.uk/become-a-pilgrim-for-a-day
