Jesuit Institute

Stephen Nessman • November 16, 2023

The Jesuit Institute are pleased to announce that booking is now open for our autumn/winter programme of online prayer, workshops and courses.  

Living with the Spirit of the Synod 7th, 11th and 14th November 2023 (runs again in January and July) Over this short online course of two evenings and a full day, we will explore synodal expressions of mission, participation and community through shared experience, prayer, reflection and discussion. We hope that this will help us grow more as pilgrims of love, changed through encounter, listening and discernment.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/living-with-the-spirit-of-the-synod-2


Welcoming the Year of Prayer Wednesday 15th November 2023 19.30–20.45                                                                                                                                                          We will prayerfully welcome in the Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025 with a guided time of prayer around the theme of jubilee and the opportunity to share in small groups.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/welcoming-the-year-of-prayer


Adventure in Prayer Monday 27th November – Friday 1st December 2023 
 Afternoons: 14.00–15.15 OR Evenings: 19.30-20.45                                                                                                                                                                                                              Find a way of praying that works for you and experience the riches of prayer with our online course. Adventure in Prayer will involve being guided in different types of prayer, individual time for prayer and sharing in small groups.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/advent-adventure-in-prayer


Imagine First Wednesday of Each Month, 8pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A guided prayer meditation with the imagination based on themes from the Gospels, the saints and seasons, the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola and even the natural world. Includes optional sharing in small groups.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/imagine-november-3 (no need to book)


https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/imagine-december-3

 

Blessing of the Graves

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
St. Bride’s Church: After 9.30am Mass on 2nd Nov 26 at Rhydgoch Cemetery.  Blessed Sacrament Church: After 10.30am Mass on Sunday 8th Nov 26 at Kingsbridge Cemetery.

Parish Clean up

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
On Tuesday 3rd November after 9.30am mass some parishioners are meeting to undertake a clean up of the parish hall kitchen.  If anyone else is free more people would be quite welcome. There will be coffee and cake afterwards.

Sick & Retired Clergy Fund: 31st Oct/1st Nov.

By Webmaster • October 26, 2026
Next weekend there will be a second collection for the Diocese’s Sick & Retired Clergy Fund. The fund makes a vital contribution to providing our priests with a secure and dignified retirement. Making a donation is one way in which we can simply say ‘thank you’ for the service these priests have given to Christ, the Church and our parish communities. Please support them to the best of your abilities .

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
November is traditionally the month of the Holy Souls, when we remember and pray for our deceased loved ones. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church. Please write the names of those you wish to be remembered at Mass and return the envelope to the church.

Date for your Diary

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Saturday 12th December 26 . A fundraising cabaret. Further details nearer to the time.

African Night Celebration

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
What are you doing on Saturday 21st November 26 , between 5pm and 9pm? Well what about coming along to our African Night Celebration? There will be African dishes and treats, Cultural dresses and presentations as well as bingo and a raffle. Tickets are available to purchase from the following people:  • Dr Vivian Osuchukwu • Dr Maria Adeboboye The tickets are £8 for adults and £5 for children under 15. Proceeds go to the church. We are also looking for donations for the raffle.

Our Lady's lamp

By Stephen Nessman • October 25, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 25th October 2026 Blessed Sacrament Nancy & Ron Powell RIP (SM) St Bride’s No Intention 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

Diocesan Newsletter October 2026

By Webmaster • October 17, 2026
Archdiocesan Newsletter is now available for October at: https://mailchi.mp/rcadc/july-2026-newsletter-archdioceseof-cardiff-menevia-12939030 -

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

By Webmaster • October 17, 2026
Today is World Mission Sunday Today, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. By supporting Missio – the Pope’s charity for world mission – we stand united as God’s global family, in prayer, solidarity and action. The Holy Father has chosen the theme ‘One in Christ, united in mission’ to celebrate 100 years of World Mission Sunday and encourages us to unite with missionaries as they strive to reach out with God’s love to communities in need. Please pray for the work of mission and give what you can to this vital collection.  To donate, use the Missio envelope, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your donation if possible. Today’s Second Collection will be for Missio.

Parish Contact List

By Webmaster • October 17, 2026
We need to update our parish contact list to ensure we have your names, address, email and telephone numbers in case we need to contact you. So please take a census form from the porch , complete it and put it in the box in the porch once complete. None of the information you give is given to anyone outside of the church. ( This applies to Blessed Sacrament only. St. Bride’s will be updated in November)