Our Candidates - Preparing for the Sacraments

Webmaster • April 27, 2024

As I mentioned at the end of last Sunday’s morning mass, we have much to thank the Lord for in those among us who are preparing to celebrate the sacraments among us. They are signs of the Lord’s love for our community. Therefore, please pray for them:


For the Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.

Currently, we have Kyan a local student who has been among us for well over a year and he has begun undertaking catechetical formation in preparation for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.


To be Received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church.

 We have Luke. Luke has been among us now for about a year and is nearing readiness to be received into Full Communion. He will be celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and participate in Holy Communion for the first time among us, on Pentecost Sunday. He will join the likes of Lori who was received during the Easter Vigil.


The Sacrament of Confirmation

Over the past 6 months or so our young men Emils and Matiss, have been preparing for Confirmation and are now ready. It is hoped that Emils and Matiss will celebrate the Sacrament with Bishop Mark in Llanelli on Saturday 1st June at 11.00 am.


First Holy Communion

Among our younger parishioners we have Dominik, Denzel and Rocco who will be joined by Leonard, Lilly, and Illia in celebrating their First Holy Communion. This special celebration will be on the Feast of Corpus Christi – The Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Sunday 2nd June at the 10.00 am mass.


The Sacrament of Marriage

Although late in the day we congratulate Mary Chidimma who on 6th April married her fiancé Arinze back home in her native Nigeria. Looking ahead in September Lori and Robert will celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony among us.

Filipino Night

By Webmaster • September 7, 2026
There will be a Filipino Night on Saturday, 26th September between 6 – 9pm in the parish hall. Tickets £8 Adults, £5 children under 13. price includes Food, Drinks, plus 3 free bingo cards. Raffle £1 a strip. All proceeds go to the church. See Myrna for further info.

Shroud of Turin Exhibition

By Webmaster • September 6, 2026
There is an Exhibition on the Shroud of Turin which starts on September 17th 2026 at St Mary’s Church, Newport, NP20 1TP.  This Exhibition has FREE admission, and all are welcome

Follow the Archdiocese on WhatsApp

By Webmaster • September 5, 2026
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Oppose Assisted Suicide

By Webmaster • September 5, 2026
Please Write to Your MP Archbishop Mark has spoken out on the return of the Assisted Suicide Bill to Parliament: "It is immensely disappointing that the Bill to legalise assisted suicide is being re-introduced to Parliament. It does nothing to uphold the dignity of every person, or encourage investment in good palliative care, which is the best way to accompany those facing challenging situations at end of life." The Bill will have its Second Reading and vote on Friday 11th September. Please take a few minutes this week to write to your MP and make your opposition heard - even if you've written before, please write again. Click here to email your MP: rcadc.org/oppose-assisted-suicide-please-write-to-your-mp

First Holy Communion

By Webmaster • September 5, 2026
First Holy Communion classes will begin in September. If your child is aged 7 years or over forms are available in the porch. Completed forms should be given to Mary Roberts.

Retrouvaille programme

By Stephen Nessman • September 5, 2026
MARRIAGE IN A RUT? Or need help with deeper issues? Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples find hope and healing in their marriage. Next dates: 2nd - 4th Oct. www.retrouvaille.org.uk/info Tel: 0788 7296983

Our Lady's lamp

By Stephen Nessman • September 5, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 6th September 2026 Blessed Sacrament Marie McCabe RIP (SN) 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

Scripture Study Group

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027 – SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
Young adults aged 18–30 are invited to join the Emmaus Encounter pilgrimage to World Youth Day, taking place from 28th July to 9th August in Seoul, South Korea. The package includes airport transfers, bed & breakfast accommodation, 4 nights in the Diocese of Incheon and 7 nights in Seoul with access to all main WYD events, plus daily Mass and formation. Archbishop Mark will be accompanying the group throughout. The cost is £1,500 plus flight fare, with spaces limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To join or find out more, scan the QR code on the parish noticeboard, email wyd@cardiffmenevia.org , or call 02920 379490.

Tea and coffee morning

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
1 st and 3rd Sunday (Gorseinon) after mass