World Communications Day

On this great Solemnity of Christ the King, the Church celebrates World Youth Day. His Holiness Pope Leo has written a message to all young people to help them to mark this day. The theme this year is “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27). Pope Leo reminds all young people that he would like them all to focus on two aspects of witness: their friendship with Jesus, which we receive from God as a gift, and their commitment to be builders of peace in society. The Full Text of the Holy Father’s message can be read here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/messages/youth/documents/20251007-messaggio-xlgmg.html

Rest in Peace Please pray for the repose of the souls of Andrew Neary, Jacqueline Szabados, Denis Desmond, Anna Bacco and John Evans who have all died recently. Mr. Neary’s Funeral Service will take place at St. Teilo’s on Monday, November 24th at 10.30am followed by interment at Pantmawr. 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. Mrs. Bacco’s funeral will take place at Thornhill on Thursday, December 11th at 2pm. John Evans’ funeral details will be announced shortly.  Please also pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Father J.H. Volan Evans, Mary Donovan, Catherine Sexton, Vincent Guidi, David Hinkin, Wilfred Robinson, David Stamp, Ivor King, Catherine Coates, Nellie O’Keefe, Giuseppe Bacigalupo, Spiro Callous, Mary Pugsley, Leonard Fox, Catherine Ryan, Gladys Norton, Bernard Coles, Andrew Coxshott, Helen Wright, Elizabeth Gaffney, George Sweetnam, Margaret O’Keefe, Barbara Toner, Eileen Powell, Christine Wiggin, Elizabeth Fleming, Albert Pattenden, Timothy Sullivan, Alan Cawley, Maureen Lee, Francis Radmilovic and Ellie Phillips.

On Tuesday 25th November evening the Good Vibrations Chorus, a singing group, supported by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Parkinson’s UK, to help people better manage their Parkinson’s symptoms, along with the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Community Brass Band, will have a concert at 7.00pm. Tickets will be available on the door.

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

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Preparation for First Holy Communion will start on Sunday, January 18th 2026 at St Teilo’s, with children receiving the Sacrament on Sunday, May 10th. If you live in the Parish and your child is in Year 3 or above, they are eligible to take part in the programme in 2026. To enrol your child on the programme please e-mail whitchurch@rcadc.org to request an enrolment form or you can pick one up at the back of the church. Please return the completed form as soon as possible. There is an expectation that if your child is enrolled on the Programme that they will make their First Holy Communion at St Teilo’s.

An Advent Day of prayer and fellowship for those between 18 and 35 will take place at Our Lady and St. Michael's Church, Abergavenny on Saturday, December 13th from 10am to 5pm. The price will be £10 including lunch. If you are interested in attending, please contact: Father Matt RocheSaunders on youth@rcadc.org

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.

This weekend we shall have our annual second collection for the Mary's Meals campaign. There will be a retiring collection for Mary’s Meals at all Masses this weekend. You can also donate to Mary’s Meals 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 Mary’s Meals is a registered charity, serving a nutritious daily meal to some of the world's poorest children to attract them into the classroom where they can gain an education and a brighter future. We, as a parish, have supported the charity since December 2023. There are 71 million primary school-age children out of school around the world; they have to work or beg to survive. A nutritious daily meal served at school not only satisfies a child’s immediate hunger, but it encourages children to attend consistently, improves their ability to learn and gives them better opportunities through education. It costs just £19.15 to feed a child for a whole year. Please give what you can.