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

Parish Advent Sessions

By Webmaster • November 29, 2025
As in previous Advents we are running Advent Discussion Sessions during the season to help prepare us for Christmas. The session begins on Wednesday evening at 7pm in St. Teilo’s Parish Hall. This year we will be following the Advent Reflections of Sr. Gemma Simmonds CJ.

THE LIGHT IS ON – Deanery Confessions

By Webmaster • November 29, 2025
During this first week of Advent the Sacrament of Reconciliation – Confessions – have been arranged at a number of deanery churches. These additional sessions are as follows: • Tuesday 2nd December – St. Patrick’s, Grangetown – 10.30am to 11.30am • Wednesday 3rd December – The Oratory, St. Alban’s Splott – 7am to 7pm • Saturday 6th December – St. Paul’s, Cyncoed –10am to 11am  • Saturday 6th December – St. Francis, Ely – 4pm to 5pm

Sick and Retired Clergy Fund

By Webmaster • November 29, 2025
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. 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

Parish Christmas Raffle

By Webmaster • November 29, 2025
St Teilo's with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Christmas Raffle Tickets will be available at the back of our Churches after all Masses over the next three weekends. The cost will be £1 per strip and the draw will take place on Sunday, December 21st in the Hall after the 10am Mass. Money raised will be for Mary’s Meals. There are lots of wonderful prizes. Many thanks to everybody who donated gifts.

Walk With Me: Advent and Christmas

By Webmaster • November 29, 2025
This pocket-size booklet of prayers and reflections for Advent and Christmas is now available at the back of the Church, ready for the start of Advent. Archbishop Mark O’Toole has written a foreword to the booklet and recommends it as an aid to prayer. Why not sit quietly with Walk with Me for a few minutes each day? Walk with Me costs £1 per copy, the money can be put in the Piety Stall box at the back of the Church or by selecting Piety Stall on the electronic donation machine.

Yr Offeren yn Gymraeg

By Webmaster • November 29, 2025
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!

Parish Physical Activity Programme

By Webmaster • November 29, 2025
Walk and Talk The heavy bouts of rain we have experienced recently have left some areas of the paths at Llanishen and Lisvane reservoir very muddy and waterlogged. The Walk and Talk Group have therefore decided to switch the venue to a walk around Roath Park. Meet at the Lighthouse at 12.45pm on Monday 1st December

The Season of Advent

By Webmaster • November 28, 2025
Today we begin the season of Advent, the start of the new Liturgical Year. The Church wishes not only to indicate the beginning of a period but the beginning of a renewed commitment to the faith by all of us who follow Christ, the Lord. We are encouraged to use this time as a prayerful preparation for the birth of Christ in our hearts. This season is an opportunity to make Christmas 2025 a worthy celebration of the Lord’s birth, as we welcome Him anew into our hearts.

Recently Deceased of the parish

By Webmaster • November 28, 2025
Rest in Peace Please pray for the repose of the souls of Margaret Canlan, Denis Desmond, Jacqueline Szabados, John Evans, Michael Clifford and Anna Bacco who have all died recently. Mrs. Canlan’s funeral will take place at St. Teilo’s at 11.30am on Wednesday, December 3 rd . Mr. Desmond’s funeral will take place at Thornhill at 11am on Thursday, December 4th. Mrs. Szabados’ funeral will take place at Thornhill on Monday, December 8th at 3pm. John Evans’ Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teilo’s on Tuesday, December 9th at 11:00am followed by burial at Thornhill Cemetery at 12:30pm. Mr. Clifford’s funeral will take place at Thornhill on Tuesday, December 9th at 2.30pm. Ms. Bacco’s funeral will take place at Thornhill on Thursday, December 11th at 2pm.  Please also pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Father Dewi Davies, Elizabeth Nembach, Alice Kennedy, James Driscoll, Jozica Masic, Pauline Swambo, Peter Sullivan, Julian Bale, John McLeod, Royston Chapple, Mary Millar, Charles Gwinnutt, Bernard Davies, Alfred Forde, James Kelly, Barbara Aherne, Laurence Bermingham, Gerard O’Sullivan, Eric Darlington, Margaret Lloyd, Ronald Ceaton, Joan Battisto, William Coughlin, Joe Davies, Mary Cotter, Lloyd Edwards, Arthur Herbert and Bernard Flynn.

St Teilo's with OLOL newsletter

By Webmaster • November 22, 2025
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