Advent retreat
Webmaster • December 1, 2025
"God enters only his own rooms, where someone is always keeping watch for him..." - Father Alfred Delp SJ. St Joseph’s, New Zealand Road, Cardiff are having an Advent Retreat on Saturday 20 December from 9.15 am – 12 noon. It will begin with Mass at 9.15 am followed by a talk. There will then be refreshments followed by Adoration (during which time there will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). The retreat will end with Benediction. All are welcome.
Adoration with Confession on Sunday 7th December 25 from 9.40am to 10.20am in the Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon.
Archdiocesan November Newsletter is now available to read online. This month's edition focuses on our prayers for the Holy Souls during November and the continuing Jubilee of Hope. Archbishop Mark reflects on how our prayers for the deceased express the bonds of love that continue beyond death. The newsletter includes updates on the Sisters of St Joseph's 375th anniversary, the Educator's Mass, next year's pilgrimage, the election of a new Abbess at Poor Clare Abbey, and upcoming events including Welsh Mass and an Advent Retreat. Archbishop Mark continues to urge opposition to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently before the Senedd. Read the full newsletter by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/2bn38xdf
Weds 3rd Dec - St Francis Xavier; Thurs 4th - St John of Damascus; Sat 6th - St Nicholas
This new group is being formed by a parishioner to enable those who would like to come together to pray the rosary. The group will meet in the Blessed Sacrament church on the first Saturday of the month commencing on Saturday 6th December at 11am. Everyone is welcome. If you haven’t got rosary beads they are available in the repository.
Shroud of Turin Exhibition at Swansea Minister Church of St Marys' from Nov 17th until Dec 10th 2025 . All are welcome , entry is Free , further information at https://swanseaminster.org.uk/events-%26-news
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 30th November 2025 Blessed Sacrament Margaret Rose Jones RIP (AJ) St Bride’s V.L. (ML) If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church
Raffle tickets for the Annual Parish raffle are available from Margaret Cleveland as you leave church today.
Practice for the Nativity Family Mass on Christmas Eve started last Sunday, during the children’s liturgy. All children welcome.
We are in need of assistance to run the film club which is held every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteers would be expected to help with the setting up of beverages, washing up and cleaning tables after the film. There is also a need for a volunteer to help with the setting up of the laptop for the film when the current volunteer is away. Full training can be given. If you can help see either Sue or David Doherty.
