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Bishop Patron of World Apostolate of Fatima England & Wales

Webmaster • May 13, 2023

On 13th May 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared for the first time to three young children and began to share with them a message which was not just for them, but for all of us. Our Lady spoke to the children about conversion from sin and about prayer: prayer for those who were far from God, and prayer for peace in the world. These encounters with Our Lady totally transformed the lives of the shepherd children through giving them an overwhelming experience of the love of God, as well as a deep desire to bring others to him.

 

The important work of spreading the message of Fatima is continued today particularly by the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) for “we would be mistaken to think that Fatima’s prophetic mission is complete” (Pope Benedict XVI). I am delighted that the Bishops Conference have appointed me as a Bishop Patron of The World apostolate of Fatima England and Wales I have been blessed personally through various pilgrimages to Fatima, and have already been pleased to support the work of the World Apostolate in the Dioceses of Cardiff and Menevia, and formerly in Plymouth, and I very much looking forward to working with members throughout England and Wales to help develop the mission of the WAF.

 

The Holy Year 2025 will also be the centenary of the apparition of Our Lady to Sister Lucia in which Our Lady revealed her desire for the Five First Saturday devotion in order to make reparation for sin and to obtain peace in the world. During this year, it is hoped that the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting each of our Cathedrals throughout England and Wales. 

 

One of the Fatima seers, Sister Lucia, said that the purpose of Our Lady’s apparitions “was to help people to grow more and more in faith, hope, and love.” The work of the WAF is focussed on this growth both through offering ongoing formation to help us develop our relationship with God and with Our Blessed Lady, as well as through efforts of evangelisation, in bringing the message of God’s love to those who have not yet experienced it. May Our Lady of Fatima, whose memorial we celebrate today, obtain for all of us abundant graces to help us respond ever more generously to her invitation and so become closer to her Son.


Archbishop Mark O’Toole

Archbishop of Cardiff and Bishop of Menevia

Belmont Abbey Torchlight Procession in Honour of Our Lady

By Webmaster • 05 May, 2024
The Annual Torchlight Procession in honour of Our Lady at Belmont Abbey will take place on Wednesday, May 15th at 9:00pm. This year, the guest preacher will be Fr. Royston Price CSsR. As we did last year, we will share travel with St. Mary of the Angels and Holy Family Parish. The pickup from St. Teilo's will be from outside the Church at 6.00pm. If you would like to attend, please sign the sheet which is at the back of the Church as soon as possible.

Listening Process on Unification of the Dioceses – Cardiff Deanery – Wednesday, May 15th

By Webmaster • 05 May, 2024
Following the Archbishop’s pastoral letter on December 17th, a listening process is taking place this year to discuss the possible unification of the Dioceses of Cardiff and Menevia. The Listening Process has been taking place since February and the next opportunity for parishioners to engage with the process is coming up shortly. The St. David’s (Cardiff) Deanery has its listening meeting for all parishioners in the deanery on Wednesday, May 15th at 5pm at the Cornerstone, Charles Street, Cardiff.  All are welcome, indeed encouraged, to attend.

Clothes donations for the SVP

By Webmaster • 05 May, 2024
Clothes donations for the SVP 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 welcome. Donations may be left outside the confessionals at the rear of St. Teilo’s next weekend, May 12th , and on the weekend of the Second Sunday of each month. Please ensure that donations are brought to the Church only on the specified Sundays, as we do not want the Church to become cluttered during the week. Thank you from the parish SVP.

Ascension Thursday – Holyday of Obligation

By Webmaster • 05 May, 2024
Thursday is the great solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord into heaven. It is a Holyday of Obligation on which all Catholics are expected to attend Mass. Masses will be at 10am at St. Teilo’s and at 6pm at Our Lady of Lourdes on Thursday.

First Holy Communion Mass - next Sunday 10am

By Webmaster • 05 May, 2024
The children of the parish are continuing their preparation for First Holy Communion which takes place next Sunday, May 12th at the 10am Mass. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament for the first time. The children’s names are Bernardo, Elisha, Elliot, Felicity, Hanna, Katie, Luca, Marcus, Matilda, Osian, Raffaela, Rhys and Ruby-Rose. Why not come along to the 10am Mass next Sunday to celebrate with our young people

Baptism Preparation Course

By Webmaster • 04 May, 2024
The next Baptism Course takes place at St. Teilo’s Hall on Wednesday, May 15th and completes on Wednesday, November 22nd 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 on catherinehopkins45@gmail.com

Parish Craft Sessions

By Webmaster • 04 May, 2024
Parish Craft Sessions – Saturday 11th May This month’s craft session takes place in the Parish Hall at St. Teilo’s next Saturday, May 11th , after Mass, from 10.45am - 12.30pm. The session is suitable from absolute beginners to experts. This month, we are making a pocket memento book. The session is free with a voluntary contribution to help provide supplies for future months. Hope to see you there! Any enquiries please contact simplycraft@btinternet.com or speak to Erica.

St Teilo's with OLOL newsletter

By Webmaster • 04 May, 2024
Please view our current newsletter HERE

St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group

By Webmaster • 04 May, 2024
St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Saturday, May 11th at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to pray for the parish and the intentions of the parishioners.

Coffee and Tea after Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes

By Webmaster • 04 May, 2024
We will have coffee, tea and biscuits in the St. Pope John Paul II Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes after the 10.00am Mass and Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, May 8th . If you are at the Mass on that day, please stay behind and spend some time socialising and sharing with our fellow parishioners.
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