The Baptism of the Lord
Webmaster • January 9, 2025
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This brings to an end the season of Christmas. The Church recalls Our Lord's second manifestation or epiphany, which occurred on the occasion of His Baptism in the Jordan. The Feast is important for each of us as many of the incidents, which accompanied Christ's Baptism, are symbolic of what happened at our Baptism. At Christ's Baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him; at our Baptism the Trinity took its abode in our soul. At His Baptism, Christ was proclaimed the "Beloved Son" of the Father; at our Baptism, we become the Sons and Daughters of God. At Christ's Baptism the heavens were opened; at our Baptism heaven was opened to us.
Catholic healing and evangelisation service – January 24th The Great Awakening celebration takes place on Saturday, January 24th at Bethal Convention Centre, West Bromwich. Fr. Xavier Vattayil, a priest who is well known worldwide for the charism of healing with thousands of testimonies of healing, physical incl cancer, mental, emotional and spiritual. Other speakers will include Abbot Hugh Allan, Director of Mission for the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales and Bishop Timothy Menezes, the auxillary bishop of Birmingham. There will be dynamic music, House of the Open Door youth activities, Holy Mass, Adoration, prayer ministry, children and teenage streams. A Bus is being arranged for any one from Cardiff or the environs who wish to attend. Further details are available from Madeleine Jeremy - 07791503857.
Clothes donations for the SVP –This 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 very welcome. Donations may be left outside the confessionals at the rear of St. Teilo’s this weekend. The clothes will be removed early on Monday morning, so please ensure that donations are brought to the Church by the end of the evening Mass this weekend or kept at home until the Second Sunday of February when we will have another collection. Thank you from the parish SVP.
Many thanks for your ongoing support for the homeless at the Night Shelter at St. Mary of the Angels, Canton, the St. Peter’s night shelter has also reopened recently. The team still needs a lot of boxer shorts (around 32”), plus hats, gloves, socks and jackets for the people who use the night shelters, they are also in need of jeans or trousers (also 32” waists). Please note that the young people are medium size at most. Please do not donate large clothes items. Sleeping bags and haversacks are also very welcome. The team also needs Fizzy drinks, chocolate bars, crisps, sweets and cakes. If you are able to help by donating any of these items, please drop them at the back of either Church.
The number of knitted and crocheted blankets we hold has been vastly reduced as these items were donated to families/schools who are part of the Parish Reaching Out Initiative. The group are looking for knitted or crocheted squares, measuring 6" by 6", to make up blankets. If any parishioner can help, it would be really appreciated. Should there be any adventurous crafter that can produce completed blankets theses would also be really welcome. Wool, hooks and needles can be provided by the group. Please leave any blankets or squares at the back of the Church after any of the Sunday Masses.
Did you receive any unwanted toiletries this Christmas? If so, we’d be grateful for your donations to support those in need. Items such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste and deodorant are always in demand. Please drop off your donations in the usual place at the back of both churches. Thank you for your continued generosity in helping those in our community.
The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity this year (18th to the 25th of January) is: “One Body; One Spirit”. • Churches Together in Whitchurch have three services arranged to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: • Sunday, January 18th at 4.30pm, we will gather for the opening service at St. Teilo’s at 4.30pm • Wednesday, January 21st at 11.30am, we will gather for prayer at Whitchurch Methodist Church • Sunday January 25th at 4.30pm, the concluding service of the week will take place at Ararat Baptist Church, Whitchurch. Please make every effort to support the community of Churches Together by attending as many of the services as you are able.
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is holding its annual White Flower Collection this weekend. Please be as generous as you can to help the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, to defend unborn babies and their mothers. The success of the White Flower Collection is founded on the compassion and generosity of faithful churchgoers in parishes across the United Kingdom. SPUC is grateful for the unapologetic defence of unborn babies and vulnerable people that the teaching of the Catholic Church provides. At St. Teilo’s you are able to make a donation using your credit/debit card at the Electronic Donation Station at St. Teilo’s or online at https://donate.mydona.com/st-teilo-our-lady-of-lourdes .
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.
Rest in Peace Please pray for the repose of the souls of Beryl Donovon, whose daughter Diane Beer is a regular attendee at St. Teilo’s, Mary Smith, who lived in Rhiwbina and was a longtime attendee at St. Teilo’s until moving to a nursing home in Christ the King Parish and Sean Daughton, brother of Rita and Paul Curtis, brother to Jill – all of whom have died recently. Mrs. Donovon’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Teilo’s on Wednesday, January 14th at 10am, Mary Smith’s Funeral Mass will take place at Christ the King Church on Monday, January 19th at 1.30pm. Mr. Daughton’s Funeral will take place at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill on Thursday, January 22nd at 4.30pm and Mr. Curtis’ funeral details will be announced when available. Please also pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Father Andrew Maggs, John Burke, Manuel Delgardo, Kathleen Brockway, Martha Harper, Moira Williams, Patricia Lake, Donald Parry, Nina Fietta, Andrew Davidson, Helen Moore, Antoni Staniewicz, Kathleen Forbes, Moira Conlan, Albert ‘Max’ Davies, Nancy Browne, Eugene Wade, Ena O’Connor, Ambrose O’Farrell, George Hutchings, Arthur Coughlan, Patrick Owens, Courtney Spencer, Margaret (Peggy) Eklund, Bridget Gordon, Kathleen Evans, Alice Rees, James Driscoll, Barbara O’Meara, Sydney Howitt, John Norris, Gordon Hughes, Janet Wooding, John Freeta, Anna Jonker, Michael O’Shea, Terry Cuddihy, Joseph Moruzzi, Kathleen Hume, Minnie Williams, Reginald Lloyd, Fernand Montserin, John O’Leary, John Callaghan, Valentine Rascon, Michael Gauci, Alice Pearce, Norah Candergain, Melvyn Webb and Patrick Cooney.
At a Loss Café The Parish Loss and Bereavement Café will recommence on Wednesday, January 21st for six weeks. The Café is for anyone dealing with loss and you will find a cuppa and warm welcome waiting for you. Remember your loss does not have to mean bereavement. It can be any kind of loss you are feeling and perhaps with which you are struggling. The Café takes place on Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm in St. Teilo’s Parish Hall. Weekly attendance is not required. Come as and when you are able.