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Peace Sunday

Webmaster • Jan 13, 2024

The Bishops of England and Wales invite us to mark today, the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, as a day of prayer for peace, known as Peace Sunday.


The theme for Peace Sunday this year is Pope Francis’ theme for the World Day of Peace, the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’. Whilst this might seem a strangely technical theme, the Church is aware that we do need to think about the consequences of the advances in AI for peace and justice.


Certainly, governments around the world are taking the development of AI seriously. In November 2023, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak invited experts and world leaders to a summit, expressly to look at AI and safety. Prior to the summit, he affirmed that, whilst we should not be alarmist, and whilst there are undoubtedly benefits for humanity in the development of AI, ‘get this wrong’ he said, ‘and AI could make it easier to build chemical or biological weapons’. Further he said, in the most extreme case, there is even a risk that humanity might lose control of AI completely, experts warning earlier in the year that, ‘Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war’. In that light, Pope Francis is raising a highly contemporary theme and one he has spoken on before when he has addressed the risks in the development of technology, not least in Laudato Si’ and Laudato Deum. He has already said it is a theme he will return to on World Communications Day 2024, when he will consider ‘Artificial Intelligence and wisdom of the heart for a fully human communication’.


Pope Francis’ overriding concern is that artificial intelligence should be used in the service of humanity and the protection of our common home and not to further injustice and inequality or to fuel division and violent conflict. The full text of Pope Francis’ message can be read here:

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/peace/documents/20231208-messaggio57giornatamondiale-pace2024.html.


At this time when war in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere is constantly in our minds please keep the intentions of peace, the peace that only Christ can give, in your prayers.

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
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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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