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Newsletter 26th January 2014 As always, newsletters are written well in advance. By the time you read this I hope that I will have returned safely from my travels to the South of Spain – though as you may recall … Continue reading →

Newsletter 19th January 2014\. This week is kept as the Second Sunday in ordinary time. The green vestments return for a few weeks until Lent begins. The Sunday readings are taken from Cycle A which means that we will be … Continue reading →

Newsletter 12th January 2014 Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. On Monday we begin the First week in Ordinary time. The green vestments return once again for a few weeks until we begin Lent. On … Continue reading →

Newsletter 5th January 2014 The first newsletter for the New Year so to wish you every blessing and happiness during 2014. Today – a day ahead, we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany with the visit of the three wise … Continue reading →

Newsletter 29th December 2013. Thank you all for sharing in the Christmas services in the Church in such a joyful and prayerful way. I hope that you have been able to enjoy some days with your family and friends. Thank … Continue reading →

Newsletter 15th December 2013 Today, the Third Sunday of Advent is know as Gaudete Sunday from the first words of the Introit Antiphon – Rejoice in the Lord. We use the rose coloured vestments today to show that we are … Continue reading →

Newsletter 8th December 2013. Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. Normally December 8th is kept as the feast of the Immaculate Conception but the Sunday takes precedence and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to … Continue reading →

Newsletter Sunday 1st December 2013 Today is the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is a period of prayer – and perhaps of a little penance – as we prepare for the celebration of Christmas. At Mass we use purple vestments … Continue reading →

Newsletter Sunday 17th November 2013. Today we are very pleased to welcome Father Michael Usher. He was ordained earlier this year as a priest for the Diocese of Menevia and now works in a parish in Swansea. We know him … Continue reading →

Newsletter 10th November 2013. Today is Remembrance Sunday. The 11am Mass today will be a Requiem Mass for the repose of the souls of those who died during the World Wars. There is a second collection today for the Archbishop’s … Continue reading →