Emmaus Discover Youth Retreat
October 13, 2025
The Emmaus Discover Youth Retreat for 13 – 17 year olds will take place at St David's College in Cardiff, on Sunday 23rd November, which is the feast of Christ the King. That feast is also known as National Youth Sunday.
The day runs from 10am to 5pm, and it includes the celebration of Holy Mass with Archbishop Mark. Transport assistance available from different parts of the diocese. The day costs £10 per person, which includes travel, lunch, and the day's activities.
Please note: it is essential to register for this event using this link: rcadc.org/emmaus-discover-youth-retreat
Members of the U.C.M are holding a Coffee Morning in the main hall on Tuesday 18th November between 10.00 am and 12 noon. Format will be as normal, and all proceeds will go to parish funds! Please join us for a couple of hours for coffee and relaxation!
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed through the House of Commons and is now with the House of Lords. Our clear principled objection to the Bill remains. The House of Lords has a responsibility to scrutinise the Bill in depth and reject it if necessary. Unlike MPs, Members of the House of Lords do not have constituents, meaning there is not a Peer whose job it is to represent you based on the area of the country in which you live. For this reason you should take some time to think about which Peer you will write to and why, such as whether you have a personal or professional connection with them, or you have professional expertise in medicine or healthcare. Please visit this link for full guidance to help you write to a Peer: cbcew.org.uk/how-to-write-to-peers-in-the-house-of-lords .
As part of the Jubilee celebrations Archbishop Mark will celebrate Mass at Sts David Lewis and Francis Xavier on Saturday 25th October at 11am to celebrate the Feast of the Welsh Martyrs. After the Mass there will be a walk to the grave of St David Lewis for prayer.
November is the month when we traditionally remember the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and particularly our deceased loved ones.Throughout November, we will have a Book of Remembrance in the church. Envelopes & paper will be available in the Narthex for Parishioners to write the names of deceased relatives & friends. These lists will be placed on a small table on the Sanctuary. Those who have died will be prayed for at Masses throughout the month of November.
Next Sunday, 19th October, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio – his charity for world mission – through a special collection. This day of prayer, solidarity and giving unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love which has the power to transform lives and heal our world. To donate, use the Missio envelopes, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk/wmsdonate to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your donation if possible.
Thank you so much for your generous contributions to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal. Your donations in our parish collection and online are helping families like Waré’s in Ethiopia. CAFOD’s local partners worked with Waré’s community to build an underground water tank that now provides safe water for 300 families. Your support this Harvest will help more communities have better access to safe water. You can read more about Ware’s story here: cafod.org.uk/harvest
