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This Week
Lent continues with our Christian Aid “Act on Poverty Course”, Stations of the Cross and Lent Lunches. We also report on a lovely OMG session for young people where we explored what St David can teach us today, and hold in prayer six young people from St Paul’s being Confirmed.
There’s also information about how to book on this year’s South Wales Walsingham Pilgrimage, and for the younger age group details of the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage in August.
Lent 2026
This Lent we are taking part in Christian Aid’s Lent course, Act on Poverty – every Tuesday at 7pm in St Mary’s, following the 6.30pm Mass. We’re also supporting Christian Aid as our Lenten charity, and collection boxes are available in all churches.
Stations of the Cross are taking place on Mondays at 7pm in St Dyfrig and St Samson (following the 6.30pm Mass), and in St Mary’s on Saturdays 11am (before the 11.30am Mass).
Lent lunches are being held every Saturday at 12noon in St Dyfrig and St Samson. Lunch is £8 and all proceeds are going to the charity Smile Train, which supports children suffering with a cleft.
OMG! … Celebrating the little things
Our latest OMG! Event for young people took place on Sunday 1 March in St Saviour’s Church.
As it was St David’s Day, Fr Dean reminded us of St David’s saying about doing the little things in life. Everyone was invited to draw or write little things which give them joy on post-it notes and then stick them on the high altar as a sign of thanksgiving. Afterwards we enjoyed delicious leek and potato soup, Welsh cakes and bara brith. Watch the video below to see more.
OMG! Normally takes place on the first Sunday of the month, but since the first Sunday of April is Easter Day, and the first Sunday of May is bank holiday weekend, our next event will be on Sunday 26 April at 5pm in St Saviour’s.
Coffee Morning
Our next charity coffee morning is taking place on Saturday 21 March in St Paul’s
This time we are raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. As usual there will be plenty of delicious cakes as well as tea, coffee, and a chance to catch up with friends. Everyone is welcome.
Confirmation Service
At the time of going to press, six young people are about to be Confirmed in St Paul’s.
Gideon is being baptised and confirmed, and Mila, Amelia, Catrin, William and Triumph are being confirmed. It has been a joy to journey with these young people as they have been prepared for Confirmation, and we ask you to pray for them as they make this important step.
The Confirmation service is on Wednesday 4 March and there will be photos and reports in next week’s Connect.
Walsingham 2026
Bookings are now open for the Walsingham Pilgrimage 2026 which takes place from July 20- 23 2026.
Bookings are taking place online, and you can discover more at the Enter the Mystery webpages, which give details of the pilgrimage, how to book, and a link to a booking form. If you would like us to make the booking for you, then please speak to Liz at St Saviour’s, Georgina at St Mary’s, Fr Dean or Fr Richard. You can check out the link below:
Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage
Young people aged 11-18 are invited to join us for the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage which takes place from 3-7 August.
Around 500 from all over the UK camp in a field just outside the village of Walsingham. Worship takes place in a large marquee led by the excellent worship band CMJ. There are also lots of different activities for young people to take part in during the week.
As part of the Welsh camp, all tents are provided and you will be fully catered for. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, air bed, clothes and toiletries. For more information, please contact Fr Richard and take a look at the link below.
Worship for the Week Ahead
Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Here’s our pattern of prayer for the week ahead.
Wednesday 4 March
10.00am: Mass at St Paul's with St Paul's School
11.00am: Mass at St Mary's with St Mary's School
7.00pm: Sung Mass with Baptism & Confirmation at St Paul's
Thursday 5 March
10.00am: Mass at Ss Dyfrig & St Samson
Friday 6 March
10.00am: Mass at St Saviour's
Saturday 7 March
10.50am: Morning Prayer at St Mary's
11.00am: Stations of the Cross at St Mary's
11.30am Mass at St Mary's
12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday 8 March | Lent 3
9.30am: Sung Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
9.30am: Sung Mass at St Saviour’s
11.00am: Sung Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Solemn Mass at St Mary's
Monday 9 March
6.30pm: Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
7.00pm: Stations of the Cross at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
Tuesday 10 March
6.30pm: Mass at St Mary’s
You can discover more about our regular pattern of worship through the week at
United in Prayer
WE PRAY FOR the work of Christian Aid, and all those taking part in our Lent course.
WE PRAY FOR our young people, especially those being confirmed this week.
WE PRAY FOR the leaders, people and churches of Wales.
For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.
Clergy contacts
Ministry Area Leader and Priest for St Mary’s and St Saviour’s: Fr Dean Atkins
07368 176300 | deanjatkins@outlook.com
Ministry Area Vicar and Priest for St Paul’s and Ss Dyfrig & Samson: Fr Richard Green
0333 301 1850 | RichardGreen@cinw.org.uk
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