Easter Cards 2026 designed by the Sisters at Holy Cross Abbey
Webmaster • March 16, 2026
Easter Cards 2026 designed by the Sisters at Holy Cross Abbey
Size: A6 10.5cm x 14.8cm. Price: £4 per pack of 5, supplied with white envelopes. Price includes packaging and second class postage UK only. The inside reads: May this Easter bring you peace and happiness Boed i’r Pasg hwn ddwyn ichi dangnefedd a hapusrwydd. To order: Call: 01994 240725 Ext 1 (altar breads answerphone) Email: hcawhitlandshop@gmail.com or go to www.hcawhitland.co.uk. A copy of the cards is available on an A4 sheet in the porch.
Clydach Players Passion Play 2026 Local dates as follows:- March 27th - Our Lady Queen of Peace Llanelli (All commence at 7 pm) A great opportunity to see the Passion of Christ being performed on its 40th Anniversary. If you haven’t seen it take this opportunity during lent to see this very dramatic and moving portrayal of the last days of our blessed lord. This year our parishioners Jonathan and James will be joined by Maria and Dominic our altar servers
An event for Year 8 to Year 13 at Belmont Abbey on March 14th 2026. The day will be an experience of monastic life, an opportunity to pray together during Lent, and a chance to get to know other young Catholics. The day is £15pp. See poster for booking details.
Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Dates: 20th - 24th July 2026 . A full religious programme, flights and transfers in France, full board 4* Hotel, as well as insurance and Lourdes Levies are included in the pilgrimage package. Apply & Book Now! Bookings: www.tangney-tours.com/tours-and-pilgrimages/diocese-welsh/ Enquiries: welshnationalpilgrimage@gmail.com
Mondays during Lent - Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the church. Sunday 15th March 26 – Exposition before the Blessed Sacrament with Confession before Mass. Commencing at 9.30am until 10.25am. Mass at 10.30am. Sunday 22nd March 26 – Stations of the Cross before Mass. Commencing at 10am. Mass at 10.30am. Saturday 28th March 26 – Holy Rosary Group at 11am in the Parish Hall. Sunday 29th March 26 – Palm Sunday – Commence in the parish hall.
17th: St. Patrick, Bishop, Patron of Ireland; 19th: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We have currently collected approximately £2500 toward the full repair of the organ. You will recall that the cost of a full refurbishment of the organ is just over £10,000. If anyone would like to give a donation toward the cost please see Stephen. Also if you made a donation via BACS and did not put organ fund in the reference can you see Stephen so he can identify your amount on the parish bank statement. Many thanks.
Fr. Clement is away from Tuesday 24th February 26 until Thursday 12th March 26 . During this time there will be no weekday mass. If a priest is required during this time please contact the parish priest at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Mumbles on 01792 367283.
We are still looking for assistance with the Parish Newsletter. This work is all part of keeping the parish running smoothly and as they say ‘Many hands make light work’ . So if you can help in any way please speak to Stephen.
The next event run by 'Emmaus Encounter', our ministry to young adults aged 18-30 – is a residential retreat at Belmont Abbey taking place from March 27th to 29th . The retreat costs £150pp, plus a £25 single supplement. The retreat is full board, with a full timetable of activities, including a trip into Hereford on the Saturday to learn about local martyr St John Kemble. See poster in porch for booking details.