The Pilgrimage of Hope is a national walking pilgrimage for England and Wales with four main Ways converging at the Cathedral of St. Barnabas, Nottingham, on Saturday, September 13th, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It is an initiative of the Hearts in Search of God project. The Ways start at the Catholic cathedrals in Cardiff, Leeds, Norwich and London and will bless our nations with a Sign of the Cross. The routes use established hiking routes and are off road as much as possible. A small group of 'perpetual pilgrims' will walk the full distance of each Way, with up to 20 day pilgrims joining for day stages. It is now possible for pilgrims to register for day stages. For details see this link https://www.pilgrimways.org.uk/become-a-pilgrim-for-a-day
The annual pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine at Penrhys will take place on Sunday, August 17th . Mass will be celebrated at 3pm (weather permitting) at the foot of the statue. Please take your own seat. All are welcome to this annual celebration.
Back by popular demand The Local Vocals community choir led by Mary Chichester, who is a member of St. Teilo’s parish is again performing its Summer Concert at St. Teilo’s Church Whitchurch on Tuesday July 15th at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 each. The charity for the evening is The Reaching Out Project. Please Contact Mary 07795371762 for tickets but tickets will be available at the door.
The next Parish Bingo Evening takes place on Friday, July 18th . The door will open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Chip shop supper optional - order on the night. Bingo is £7. Proceeds to the Reaching Out project. All are welcome to come along to this fun event.
The Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Team invites all parishioners in the Archdiocese to a Saturday with praise and worship, Mass and small group sharing at Jubilee shrines across the Archdiocese. The date and venue of the final Saturday is Saturday July 5th – St. Non’s Retreat, near St David’s – SA62 6BN
Please note that Mass on Saturday 28th June will be at the earlier time of 9am to enable Canon, as Dean, to attend the Deanery Children’s Liturgy Training Session
Please note that Mass on Thursday 26th June will be at the later than usual time of 11am. This Mass will be the Funeral Mass of Carl Fry.
Next weekend is the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul. It is a Holyday of Obligation, but as it falls on Sunday, it will be combined with the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday or the evening before.
This Annual Mass gives us an opportunity to give thanks for the contribution our retired clergy have made to the life of the Archdiocese. The Mass, celebrated by Canon Benedict Koledoye, will take place on Tuesday, June 17th at 11am at St Joseph’s co-cathedral in Swansea. All are welcome to attend and pray for this intention.
The Church celebrates the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity each year on the Sunday following Pentecost. The Trinity is one of the most fundamental beliefs of the Church and so it is fitting that we dedicate a particular Sunday to that mystery. Celebrating Trinity Sunday allows the Church to further reflect on the mystery of God after receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. This helps us to see the connection that if we truly want to understand the Trinity, we need to have the gift of the Holy Spirit. We can never fully understand who God is on our own and desperately need his guidance and inspiration. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in Himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most fundamental and essential teaching in the “hierarchy of the truths of faith.” The whole history of salvation is identical with the history of the way and the means by which the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, reveals Himself to men “ and reconciles and unites with Himself those who turn away from sin. (Paragraph 234) So, we gather together today to celebrate the central mystery of God, one and three, eternally united in trinity. May the Holy Trinity dwell in the hearts of each one of us who come to God in faith and draw us ever closer into the mystery of God’s eternal love.
