Good Friday

Webmaster • April 11, 2025

Day of Fasting and Abstinence

Good Friday is a day of penance observed by the whole Church. It is a day of fasting and abstinence when everyone over the age of 16 and under the age of 65 are expected to abstain from meat and reduce their consumption of food.


Good Friday – Walk of Witness

This year, Churches Together in Whitchurch will be undertaking a Good Friday Walk of Witness following the Way of the Cross. There will be a short reading, hymn and reflection at each of the churches.


9:30am – The walk will begin at St. Teilo’s Church. Why not join Canon John and the clergy and members of

                  Churches Together in Whitchurch at the start of the walk?

9:50am – Ebeneser at Whitchurch Community Centre

10:20am – Whitchurch Methodist Church

10:50am – St. Mary’s Church

11:20am – Bethel Baptist Church

11:50am – Ararat Baptist Church; following the reflection, hot cross buns and drinks will be served


Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

At 3pm on Good Friday at St Teilo’s, we join the Church throughout the world in gathering to remember that "Christ our Passover was sacrificed." Together we meditate on the Passion of the Lord, adore His Holy Cross and commemorate the origin of the Church, flowing from the side of Christ, dead on the Cross. We intercede for the salvation of the whole world.


Children's Liturgy

Because of the solemn entrance to the Liturgy of the Passion, may we ask parents/grandparents to bring your children to St Teilo’s in good time. Please remember to take your children directly to the hall, prior to the start of the service, so you are able to be in the Church promptly for the Liturgy of the Passion.


Holy Places

The Collection at the Good Friday Liturgy will be in aid of the Holy Places. Please give generously to support the mission of the Franciscan Friars who maintain and protect the places of devotion and prayer across the Holy Land.

St Teilo's with OLOL newsletter

By Webmaster • June 1, 2025
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Knit and Natter Group

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
The Parish Knit and Natter group will meet in St. Teilo’s Hall on Thursday 5th June following the 10am Mass. All are welcome to come along and join in the knitting or the nattering or both!

We Dare to Hope – Booklets at the back of the Church

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
During Lent, the Parish Lenten sessions focussed on the theme of the Jubilee Year - “We Dare to Hope”. For those who weren’t able to take part in these sessions, the ‘We Dare To Hope’ booklets, developed by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and with a forward by Archbishop Mark, are available for all parishioners to take home and keep as a prayer and reflection aid. The booklet is on the theme of Christian Hope. The relationship between the virtue of hope, our lives and the source of all hope, Jesus, is explored. Wisdom from the saints is offered for the spiritual growth of readers. Quoting St. Claude de la Colombière the book reflects: “My God, I believe most firmly that You watch over all who hope in You, and that we can want for nothing when we rely upon You in all things”. The booklets are provided to the parish for free.

Vigil Mass of Pentecost

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
The Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Team invite all those who wish to join in prayer and praise in celebration of Pentecost to a Vigil Mass of Pentecost at St. Dyfrig’s Church, Treforest at 8pm next Saturday, June 7th . The full Vigil Mass of Pentecost with all six readings will be celebrated. Free praise using charismatic gifts will be welcome during the Mass. You don't have to be a 'charismatic' to come but don't be surprised if others who do praise God spontaneously, even in tongues!, during the celebration.

St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Saturday, June 7th 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 • May 30, 2025
We will have coffee and tea in the St. Pope John Paul II Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes after the 10.00am Mass on Wednesday 4th June . If you are at Mass on that day, please stay behind and spend some time socialising and sharing with our fellow parishioners.

First Saturday Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
Saturday, June 7th, is the first Saturday of June. 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?

Tuesday Evening Adoration

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
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.

Adoration and Exposition

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
Adoration and Exposition – St. Teilo’s There will be Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10.30am to midday at St. Teilo’s this Friday. Why not come along to spend time in silent prayer and adoration before the Lord?

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE AND SINGALONG

By Webmaster • May 30, 2025
St. Teilo’s Centenary Celebrations presents a Tea Dance and Singalong on Sunday, June 8th in the Parish Hall from 2pm until 5pm. There will be music and dancing: through the decades wartime classics, Big Band Sound, 50’s crooners, Showtime favourites, 60’s Jive ,70’s easy listening etc…. Come and take to the floor or sing along. Something for everyone, whatever your age. If you are interested in coming along, please sign up on the poster at the rear of the church or message Jill on 07813322179.
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