Peace Sunday

Webmaster • January 13, 2024

The Bishops of England and Wales invite us to mark today, the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, as a day of prayer for peace, known as Peace Sunday.


The theme for Peace Sunday this year is Pope Francis’ theme for the World Day of Peace, the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’. Whilst this might seem a strangely technical theme, the Church is aware that we do need to think about the consequences of the advances in AI for peace and justice.


Certainly, governments around the world are taking the development of AI seriously. In November 2023, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak invited experts and world leaders to a summit, expressly to look at AI and safety. Prior to the summit, he affirmed that, whilst we should not be alarmist, and whilst there are undoubtedly benefits for humanity in the development of AI, ‘get this wrong’ he said, ‘and AI could make it easier to build chemical or biological weapons’. Further he said, in the most extreme case, there is even a risk that humanity might lose control of AI completely, experts warning earlier in the year that, ‘Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war’. In that light, Pope Francis is raising a highly contemporary theme and one he has spoken on before when he has addressed the risks in the development of technology, not least in Laudato Si’ and Laudato Deum. He has already said it is a theme he will return to on World Communications Day 2024, when he will consider ‘Artificial Intelligence and wisdom of the heart for a fully human communication’.


Pope Francis’ overriding concern is that artificial intelligence should be used in the service of humanity and the protection of our common home and not to further injustice and inequality or to fuel division and violent conflict. The full text of Pope Francis’ message can be read here:

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/peace/documents/20231208-messaggio57giornatamondiale-pace2024.html.


At this time when war in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere is constantly in our minds please keep the intentions of peace, the peace that only Christ can give, in your prayers.

November Dead List

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
November Dead List 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@rcadc.org

Clothes donations for the SVP

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
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 9 th, 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 31, 2025
Baptism Preparation Course The next Baptism Preparation Course takes place in St. Teilo’s Parish Hall on Monday, November 17th and completes on Monday, November 24th 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 Hopkins on catherinehopkins45@gmail.com

Refreshments after Mass on Sunday

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
This weekend after the 10am Mass in St. Teilo’s Parish Hall, we will be celebrating the 30th birthday of one of our regular attendees; Michael Davies, the son of Nick and Sue. We will also be celebrating the 90th birthday of John Evans, a longstanding parishioner. All parishioners are welcome to join us in the Hall and celebrate with Michael and John. Refreshments will include cake and biscuits.

Parish Christmas Fayre

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
Parish Christmas Fayre The Parish Christmas Fayre will take place in St. Teilo’s Hall next Saturday, November 8th , beginning at 10.45am, entry is free. There will be homemade cakes, homemade chutneys, crochet blankets, hand kitted baby wear, assorted crafts, handmade cards, Piety stall and Refreshments

Plenary Indulgence for the Faithful Departed

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
A plenary indulgence, applicable to the souls in Purgatory, is granted when you visit a church on November 2nd or 3rd (All Souls and the transferred day). While visiting the church or oratory, you are required to say one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed in addition to having the other requirements for a plenary indulgence - the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin; have sacramentally confessed their sins (one confession will cover a number of indulgences); receive the Holy Eucharist; and pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. A partial indulgence may be obtained by visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed on any day from the 1st to the 8 th of November. The indulgence can be gained each day by visiting a cemetery between November 1 st and November 8th .

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
Monday is the, transferred, Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Church gathers in solemn prayer for the souls in Purgatory and the Liturgy expresses this clearly. Mass is celebrated in purple and flowers are removed from the altar and sanctuary. There will be Mass on All Souls Day at St. Teilo’s at 10am and at Our Lady of Lourdes at 6pm. The Mass readings and prayers for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – All Souls are on page 197 of the Parish Mass Book.

Join Us - Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoir Walk

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoir Walk As part of our Parish's ongoing fitness activities, the Walk and Talk group is taking a wellbeing stroll – weather permitting – around the reservoir each Monday at 12.45pm. Please meet in the car park. There is 90 minutes free parking.

St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Saturday, November 8th at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to pray for the parish and the intentions of the parishioners.

Parish Quiz Night

By Webmaster • October 31, 2025
Parish Quiz A Parish Quiz will be held on Friday, November 7th, in St Teilo's Parish Hall. Doors will open at 6.45pm for a prompt start at 7pm. Light refreshments and snacks are available, but if you would like something stronger, please bring your own refreshment of choice. A bottle opener and glasses will be supplied. There is a £3 per person entry fee for the quiz. There will also be a raffle to raise funds for Mary's Meals as part of the Reaching Out Project