World Youth Day
Webmaster • March 18, 2023
The Synod responses from the Diocese highlighted the encouragement of young people in their faith as an important area to focus on. Cardiff and Menevia Dioceses are taking a group of about 50 young people with Archbishop Mark to World Youth Day in Lisbon in the summer. World Youth Day, from 26 th July – 7th August, is a wonderful opportunity for them to deepen their faith, see the Pope and experience the Universal Church on a wider scale. It is truly a preparation for the future of the Church. It will cost around £1,500 for each young person to go, and some may struggle to pay this. There will be a second collection on Sunday 19th March 23 for this cause. If you would prefer to donate online, you can do so at https://rcadc.org/donations/ .
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.
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.
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.
Saturday 12th December 26 . A fundraising cabaret. Further details nearer to the time.
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.
In November we propose to show blockbuster musicals every Thursday beginning with the opposite of " Your Unfair Gentleman ". This will be on 5th November . Doors open 1.30pm. All welcome.
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 1st November 2026 Blessed Sacrament Holy Souls 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
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 .
Archdiocesan Newsletter is now available for October at: https://mailchi.mp/rcadc/july-2026-newsletter-archdioceseof-cardiff-menevia-12939030 -
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.