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Churches Together in Whitchurch arranged to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity including the concluding service of the week today at 4.30pm at Ararat Baptist Church, Whitchurch with  Archbishop Mark O’Toole as the Guest Preacher.

On the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time the Church throughout the world celebrates the Sunday of the Word of God. Pope Francis has chosen as the theme for this day the words of the Psalmist, “I hope in your Word” (Ps. 119:74), thus linking today’s celebration of the Word of God with the theme of the Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope. Pope Francis says: “A jubilee that knocks on the door every 25 years and prompts us to take life seriously, offers the opportunity to keep our eyes fixed on the hope that evangelical realism brings. The Sunday of the Word of God once again allows Christians to reinvigorate Jesus' tenacious invitation to listen to and cherish his Word in order to offer the world a witness of hope that allows one to move beyond the difficulties of the present moment. The Word of God is not confined to a book, but remains ever alive and becomes a concrete and tangible sign. In fact, it challenges every community not only to proclaim the same faith as always, but above all to communicate it with the conviction that it brings hope to those who listen to it and welcome it with a simple heart.” Further reflections on the Sunday of the Word of God can be found at the God Who Speaks website -  https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SoWoG-Liturgy-Pastoral-Guide.pdf

St Teilo's Parish celebrates its centenary this year. The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) has established a Celebrations Co-ordinating Team to suggest and help arrange possible events to take place during 2025 to celebrate this momentous year.  We should like input from parishioners, therefore Leigh Jenkins, Chair of the PPC will speak to us at the end of each Mass this weekend about the input process. A short questionnaire listing possible events will be available for completion at the end of each Mass and members of the team will be available for distribution and collection. We look forward to your input.

We are calling young people from Year 8 or above. Is Jesus calling you to deepen your relationship with Him? Would you like to grow in your faith and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit? If so, the Sacrament of Confirmation is for you. If you have been baptised and received your first holy communion, please complete an enrolment form at the back of the Church and email it to whitchurch@rcadc.org or give it to Canon John by Sunday, February 16th. Confirmation sessions will take place every Thursday evening. Parents of those planning to be confirmed are asked to attend the Parent Information session on Sunday, February 23rd at 11am at St Teilo’s parish hall.

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!

Please note the change of Mass times on Tuesday and Friday. On Tuesday the Funeral Mass for John Hall will be at 12.30pm at St. Teilo’s. On Friday the Funeral Mass of Helga Evans will be at 10am.

Rest in Peace Please pray for John Hall, Helga Evans, Joseph Moruzzi and Janet Wooding, faithful parishioners who have all died recently. Mr. Hall’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teilo’s at 12.30pm on Tuesday, January 28th followed by interment at Western Cemetery. Helga’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teilo’s at 10.00am. on Friday, January 31st followed by cremation at Thornhill. Mr. Moruzzi’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teilo’s at 10.00am. on Thursday, February 6th followed by burial at Pantmawr Cemetery. Mrs Wooding’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teilo’s at 1.30pm on Tuesday, February 18th .  Please also pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Fr. Thomas Joseph Dove-Nowell, Mary Hayes, Edward Murray, Bernard Devine, John Gardner, Ronald Bartlett, Alan Williams, Alexander Sutherland, Mary Coleman, Frederick Thomas, Bob Andrews, Sandra Parsons, Irena Davis, Frederick Rees, Bernard Blackmore, Catherine Parker, Dorothy Hallisey, Mary Collins, Mary Frederickson, Sheila Kinsey, Kenneth Harvey, Augustine A’Herne, Moya Bacigalupo, Joseph Daring, James Boyle, Grace Forward, Gertrude Poole, Ellen Marsh, Alan Mitchem, Patricia Hinkin, Jackson Tobia- Kittow, Letitia Geary, Jean Sharp, Maud Martin, Thomas Holley, Barbara Gardner, James O’Brien, John Purcell, Theresa James, Catherine Mears, Gwynne Wheeler, Michael Riley, Mary Cleary, George Cutajar, Mary Simmonds, Edgar Morgan, Charles Bond and Brendon Russell.

The parish Young People's Rosary Group meets on the last Sunday of each month after the 10am Mass at St. Teilo’s in the Parish Hall. The next meeting is next Sunday, January 26th . All young people are invited to come to the Hall after Mass on Sunday. If you have any queries, or wish to express an interest in taking part, please contact Margaret Driscoll on 07969 919898.