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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - July 23rd

July 14, 2023

Today the Church celebrates the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The Church throughout the world observes the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly each year on the fourth Sunday in July, close to the feast of Jesus’ grandparents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anne. Pope Francis instituted this Day in 2021 since, he believes, grandparents are often forgotten, yet they “are the link between generations, passing on the experience of life and faith to the young.” This year Pope Francis has chosen as the theme: “His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50), which expresses the links between Grandparents and the Elderly and the World Youth Day being held in Lisbon, Portugal between the 1st and 6th of August. Pope Francis, in his message for the World Day, says: “The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is mean to be a small but precious sign of hope … for the whole Church.” He reminds young people that “God wants young people to bring joy to the hearts of the elderly, as Mary did to Elizabeth, and gain wisdom from their experiences.” The full text of the message is available on the Vatican Website and provides useful reflections for those who are celebrated on the day and all members of the Church:


https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/nonni/documents/20230531-messaggiononni-anziani.html


For the first time this year, the Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a special Plenary Indulgence for those who devote adequate time to visit, in person or virtually, through technology, their elderly brothers and sisters in need or in difficulty, such as the sick, the abandoned and the disabled. The Indulgence is also granted to the sick elderly and to all those who, unable to leave their homes for a serious reason, will unite spiritually with the sacred services of World Day, offering to the Merciful God their prayers, their pain and the sufferings of their lives. The Indulgence is under the usual conditions (i.e. Sacramental Confession, Eucharistic Communion and prayer in accordance with the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff). Full details of the indulgence can be found here:


https://www.osservatoreromano.va/en/news/2023-07/ing-027/plenary-indulgence-on-the-occasionof-the-world-day-for-grandpar.html

We Dare to Hope – Parish Lenten Sessions – Wednesdays 7pm

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
The Parish Lenten Sessions continue on Wednesday. The theme, based on the theme of the Jubilee Year is: “Hope against Hope” The topic of the fourth session will be: The Prayer of Hope.  The session will remind us that the virtue of hope enables us to desire things that are naturally impossible to us, such as holiness, eternal life and beatitude in God. We hope because God makes these things possible for us to obtain. Why not come along to reflect on the theme of Hope during this Jubilee Year when we are called to be: Pilgrims of Hope?

Parish Centenary

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
In 1925 Archbishop Mostyn appointed Canon Thomas Phelan as the first Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Teilo’s, Whitchurch. The Archdiocese had recently purchased the site on which the church now stands. The institution of the new parish was marked on the 4 th April 1925 by Archbishop Mostyn blessing and opening the, then, Parish Hall in St. Margaret’s Road. At 7pm on April 4th 2025 we gather, led by Archbishop Mark O’Toole, to mark the centenary of the establishment of the Parish and the 100 years of faith, prayer, family and community with which we have been blessed. Please make every effort to attend the Centenary Mass to remember those who have gone before us in faith and to pray for those who will take the banner of faith into the future.

First Saturday Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
Saturday, April 5th, is the first Saturday of April. We will therefore celebrate the First Saturday devotions after the 10am Mass. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the devotions and confessions will be available. Why not come along to respond to Our Lady’s call to pray for the whole world?

Mothering Sunday

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
In the Middle Ages in England and Wales, this antiphon led to the tradition of people returning to their Mother Church on this day, that Church being the church of their baptism or family home, which led to the day being called Mothering Sunday. Even after the Catholic tradition had died out in these islands, servants and other domestic staff were released from service for this day to visit their families. This led to the idea of paying special attention to our own mothers on Mothering Sunday, which is why it is now also known as Mother’s Day.  So, today we will celebrate with all the Mothers, Grandmothers and Carers in the parish. On this day, our parish mothers, grandmothers and carers take this day to give thanks to God for their children, families and friends.

Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
Today is Laetare Sunday. The Latin “laetare” means "to rejoice" - the first word of the Entrance Antiphon for today’s Mass: Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. In the spirit of joy of this middle Sunday of Lent, today is a day of relaxation from normal Lenten rigours; a day of hope with Easter at last within sight, only three weeks away.  When we face personal challenges or hear of atrocities in Ukraine and elsewhere, we know that in a time of challenge and trial it is not always easy to rejoice, but our faith reminds us that even in the darkest of times the Lord is near. As Lent reminds us, Easter only comes after the pain and agony of the Cross.

Volunteers for the Easter Triduum

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
Those who would like to volunteer to take part in the liturgy of the Easter Triduum as Readers, Eucharistic Ministers etc. are asked to sign their names on the list at the back of the Church as soon as possible. Volunteers for the washing of feet on Maundy Thursday evening are also asked to sign on the list at the back of the Church.

Yr Offeren yn Gymraeg

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
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!

Recently Deceased of the parish

By Webmaster • March 28, 2025
Rest in Peace Please pray for the repose of the soul of Wendy Doxsey and Toinette Butcher who have both died recently. Mrs Doxsey lived in the parish and has been receiving Holy Communion at home in recent times. Toinette attended Mass regularly with her mother Yvonne. Details of their funeral arrangements will be announced once they are confirmed.  Please also pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Canon Paul Chidgey, George Cuddihy, Matilda Hunt, Anastasia Kennedy, Justin Callan, William Thomas, Mary Stamati, Vincent Burgon, Winifrede Mullins, Dorothy Mathieu, Joan Morgan, Joyce O’Connor, Arthur Williams, John Cottrell, David Israel, Thomas Mortimer, Standish Lloyd, Isabella Allen, Dorothy Joyce, Mary Hann, Ellen Gardner, Terence Debono, Daniel Cahill, Catherine Higgins, Anna Doyle, Nathaniel Woodman, Albert Proctor, John Hill, Carolina Wilshin, Mary Murray, Francis Gallagher and Alice Pinches.

Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia Safeguarding Report 2024

By Webmaster • March 27, 2025
The Safeguarding Department have released the 2024 Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia Safeguarding Report. In this year’s report, they highlight key actions taken, including: * The establishment of a dedicated victim-survivor support post * A major reduction in DBS backlogs * The development of policies to promote best practices Looking ahead, the report outlines plans for: * Enhanced safeguarding audits * Improved training for clergy, staff, and volunteers * Stronger collaboration with statutory agencies Click the link below to read the report:

Knit and Natter Group

By Webmaster • March 21, 2025
The Parish Knit and Natter group will meet in St. Teilo’s Hall on Thursday 27th March following the 10am Mass. All are welcome to come along and join in the knitting or the nattering or both!
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