PASTORAL MESSAGE FOR ST DAVID’S DAY 01 MARCH 2025

Webmaster • March 1, 2025

On this feast of St David, the patron of Wales, I send my warmest greetings to you all. This day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the life and witness of Dewi Sant, a man of profound faith, humility, and service, whose legacy continues to shape the spiritual and cultural heritage of our nation.


St David’s famous words, “Gwnewch y pethau bychain – Do the little things,” remind us that holiness is found not just in grand gestures but in the small, daily acts of kindness, generosity, and faithfulness that draw us closer to God and to one another. His life was one of simplicity and devotion, yet his influence spread far beyond the monastic communities he founded. His example calls us to live with integrity, to care for our neighbours, and to remain steadfast in our commitment to the Gospel.


Today, as we celebrate the rich history and traditions of Wales, we also look forward with hope. St David’s message is one of unity and service, urging us to build communities where the dignity of every person is cherished, where faith is lived with joy, and where the values of compassion and justice shape our common life.


May this St David’s Day renew in us all a spirit of faith and commitment to the common good. May his prayers guide and strengthen those who serve in public life, and may we, like him, seek always to follow Christ in all we do.

With every blessing and the assurance of my prayers for you and your families.


Yours devotedly,

Most Rev Mark O’Toole



Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia

Refreshments after Mass on Sunday

By Webmaster • November 6, 2026
Refreshments will be served in the Hall at St. Teilo’s after the 10am Mass next Sunday. All are welcome. Why not come along and meet your fellow parishioners after Mass next weekend. For parishioners who cannot not make it to the Christmas Bazaar, there will be a chance to purchase items, chutney and cakes. All are welcome.  Why not come along and meet your fellow parishioners.

Sick and Retired Clergy Fund

By Webmaster • November 6, 2026
This weekend there will be the annual retiring collection for the Archdiocesan Sick and Retired Clergy Fund. The fund makes a vital contribution to the cost of providing our priests with a secure and dignified retirement. Donating is one way in which we can simply say ‘thank you’ for their years of service. A basket will be at the back of the Church for you to donate to for the Archdiocesan Sick and Retired Clergy Fund. You can also donate to the fund using a debit or credit card at the Electronic Donation Station at the back of St. Teilo’s or online at https://donate.mydona.com/st-teilo-our-lady-of-lourdes You can also donate to for the Archdiocesan Sick and Retired Clergy Fund via Mobile phone by scanning the QR code with your phone’s camera and clicking on the link which appears. Then selecting the option - Sick and Retired Clergy Fund.

Canon John

By Webmaster • November 6, 2026
Canon John will be operated upon on Monday to remove the cataract in his left eye and have a new lens implanted. Due to the operation and the period of recuperation there will be no Mass or Adoration during the coming week. Please keep Canon John in your prayers at this time.

Parish Christmas Bazaar

By Webmaster • November 6, 2026
The Parish Christmas Bazaar will take place in St. Teilo’s Hall on Saturday, November 14th , beginning at 10.30am, entry is free. There will be homemade cakes, homemade chutneys, crochet blankets, hand kitted baby wear, assorted crafts, handmade cards, Piety stall and Refreshments.

Recently Deceased of the parish

By Webmaster • November 6, 2026
Rest in Peace Please pray for those who have died recently, especially Brian Bryant a long standing and faithful member of the Parish. Brian’s Funeral Mass will be at St. Teilo’s on Thursday, November 19th at 10.30am.  Please also pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Bishop John Cuthbert Hedley O.S.B., Canon Ambrose Walsh, Canon Philip Dwyer, Fr. Gerald Cullen, Fr. William Daly, Daniel Sheen, Helen Connolly, Gladwys Mary Lennox, Phyllis Louise Mander, Carla Ward, Eileen Barbara Brown, Charles Reginald Slade, Jennifer Hill, Carole June Gauci, Michael John Tracey, Joseph Murray, Marie Emma Hill, Evelyn Hicks, Catherine Hutton, Thomas Robinson, James William Power, Doreen Restall, Maureen Flanagan, Margaret Patricia Townsend, William George Wallis, Janet Patricia Bibby, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Stitfall, Timothy Hayes, Joseph Doncich, Edward John Loughlin, Leo Rene Christian George, Elizabeth Hamilton, Andrew Macleod, Margaret Brown, Bernard Conway, Lenora Ellen Chislett, Constance Winifred Hodges, Helen Francis Austin, Agnes Mary Whitacre, Dorothy Herbert, Ralph Davies, Mary Veronica Clarke, John Joseph Collins, Alfred Lewis Donach, Catherine Cummins, Edwin Lewton Brain, Gertrude Mary Hogg, Mike Driscoll.

Service of Memories

By Webmaster • November 6, 2026
The Parish will be celebrating a Service of Memories at St. Teilo’s Church on Wednesday, November 18th . An invitation has been sent out to all parishioners who have experienced a bereavement in the period November 2025 to November 2026 to attend the service. In addition to those invited, all family members and friends are most welcome to attend. The service will be an opportunity for families to light a candle for their loved ones and to offer a personal prayer. All who have experienced loss at any time are also warmly welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served in the parish hall at St. Teilo’s following the service.

November Dead List

By Webmaster • October 30, 2026
During the month of November, we will pray for the Faithful Departed at Mass every day. We will remember especially those included on the November Dead List in Church. Envelopes and sheets for your family’s Holy Souls’ list and your donation to the priest are available at the back of the Church. They can be handed in to the sacristy, dropped into the presbytery or placed in the collection plate. If you are unable to go to the Church, you can email your list of the deceased to whitchurch@cardiffmenevia.org

Clothes donations for the SVP

By Webmaster • October 30, 2026
Clothes donations for the SVP – Next Weekend 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, November 8th, 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

Baptism Preparation Course

By Webmaster • October 30, 2026
Baptism Preparation Course The next Baptism Preparation Course takes place at St. Teilo’s Hall on Monday, November 19th and completes on Monday, November 26 th 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

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

By Webmaster • October 30, 2026
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA programme continues in the Parish Hall at St. Teilo’s on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Please come along and discover more. Attendance does not commit you to completing the programme but is designed to allow you to reflect on God’s call for you. (The Parish Hall is accessed from the back of the Church building, between the Church and the Priest’s House.)