Readers at Sunday 10am mass
Webmaster • October 19, 2024
Volunteers are required as Readers for the Sunday 10am Mass. If you would like to volunteer please contact Leigh Jenkins: lunebleue@sky.com
The Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference takes place from August 10th to 14th in Solihull. Centred on the theme “Return. Receive. Rejoice.”, the conference offers five days of worship, teaching, healing and renewal in the Holy Spirit. Speakers include Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, Terry Quinn, and Ros Powell, with Bishop Timothy Menezes celebrating the Opening Mass and Fr. Eamonn Corduff leading the Healing Service and Closing Mass. All are invited to join this Spirit-filled gathering for inspiration, deeper faith and renewal. This fiveday gathering is more than a conference - it is an opportunity to: Experience vibrant, Spirit-led worship; Receive life-giving teaching rooted in Scripture; Encounter God’s healing and renewal; Deepen your faith and relationship with the Holy Spirit and Be inspired and equipped for mission Join Catholics from across the UK and beyond for a truly Spirit-filled event that will renew hearts, strengthen faith, and ignite purpose. For more information or to book a place at the conference please visit: https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/Event/birmingham-catholic-charismaticrenewal-conference-2026
The Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality at the Carmelite Priory, Oxford to mark the 300th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint John of the Cross and the 100th anniversary of his proclamation as Doctor of the Church, is offering a two day Spirituality summit on the theme of “Contemplative Creativity and Human Flourishing” on July 10th and 11th. The event can be attended in person at the Carmelite Priory, Chilswell Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford or online. We not come and join thirteen international speakers, including Cardinal Anders Arborelius OCD, Dr. Susan Muto, and Fr. Iain Matthew OCD, for a two-day exploration of how contemplative wisdom can renew creativity and restore the human spirit. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.carmelite.uk.net/spirituality-summit-2026%20(1).html
Those Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who were not available to renew their ministerial vows on Maundy Thursday will be able to do so at the 10am Mass next Sunday, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. We will also institute a new Extraordinary Minister at this Mass.
Canon John’s swearing in as the new Provost of the Chapter and the installation of Canons-elect Tim McGrath, Cyril Thadathil and Michael Doyle will take place on Wednesday, June 10th at 11:00am in St. David’s Cathedral, Cardiff. All are welcome to join the celebration of the Capitular Mass (Chapter Mass) by Canon John in the presence of the Archbishop and the rest of the Chapter of Canons.
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
St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Saturday, June 6th at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to pray for the parish and the intentions of the parishioners.
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/
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.
Saturday, June 6th, is the first Saturday of June. 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?
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.