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 • July 17, 2026
Refreshments will be served in St. Teilo’s Hall after the 10am Mass today 19th July. All are welcome. Why not come along and meet your fellow parishioners after Mass this weekend?

Photos and memorabilia

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
A lot of photos and memorabilia were loaned to the parish in preparation for the Parish Century Celebrations last year. All of them have now been sorted and returned to the sacristy at St. Teilo’s. If you did donate any photos etc for the Centenary display, please pick them up from the sacristy after Mass on a Sunday or weekday.

Parish Bingo Night - thanks

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
On one of our hottest evenings on Friday, July 10th some 25 brave Dabbers turned up to support the Parish Bingo evening. Angela Massey, her family and the fans (the undulating, not the adulating, kind) brought fun and refreshments. It was a really fantastic effort which raised £120 for Parish funds. Thank you to all who attended, regular and new.

Local Vocals Community Choir

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
The Reaching Out Project Committee would like to offer grateful thanks to the Local Vocals Choir and to all those who attended the recent concert they performed at St. Teilo’s. The concert raised £1,000 for the work of the Reaching Out project.

Funeral Mass of Romilly Fenlon

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
Romilly Fenlon will be known to many parishioners due to her regular attendance at 10am Saturday Mass at St. Teilo’s for the years since Covid. Romilly’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Peter's Church, Roath, on Friday July 24th at 10.00am. All are welcome to attend to pray for Romilly on her final journey. The Mass will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

Annual Pilgrimage to the Grave of St. John Kemble

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
This year’s pilgrimage takes place on Sunday, August 23rd . All are welcome to attend the whole or part of the day’s events: 9.15a.m. Mass at St Mary’s Church, Monmouth 10.15 a.m. Monmouth to Welsh Newton Pilgrims set off to walk to Welsh Newton from St. Mary’s Church, Monmouth after the 9.15 a.m. Mass. Everybody is welcome. Please bring a packed lunch. 3.00 p.m. Welsh Newton We meet for Rosary, Readings and Prayers at St. John Kemble’s Grave in the Churchyard at Welsh Newton. 4.15 p.m. Monmouth Benediction follows in St. Mary’s Church, Monmouth For further information please contact Mary Walsh on 07907 616578

Parish Rosary Prayer Group

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
The Parish Rosary Prayer Group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 2.00pm in Ty Mair, 19 Heol y Waun CF14 1LB at the junction of Heol Gabriel and College Road. The group members have intercessory prayer, read and discuss the following Sunday's Gospel, pray the Rosary, pray the 3 o'clock prayer and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and have a cuppa! The next meeting takes place on Thursday, July 30th . All are welcome to attend.

Coffee and Tea after Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes

By Webmaster • July 17, 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.

Tuesday Evening Adoration

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
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

By Webmaster • July 17, 2026
Adoration and Exposition – Friday There will be Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10.30am to 11.30am at St. Teilo’s on Friday. Why not come along to spend time in silent prayer and Adoration before the Lord?