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This Week
Lent continues with our Christian Aid “Act on Poverty Course,” Stations of the Cross and Lent Lunches, as well as the usual daily Mass.
We’re also looking forward to Mothering Sunday in a few days time, and also – further ahead – the South Wales Walsingham Pilgrimage in July, and the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage in August, with lots more in between!
We look back on a great OMG! Event at St Saviours and a wonderful confirmation celebration at St Paul’s.
Keep scrolling to find out more!
Act on Poverty
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.
Next Tuesdays Session asks “Where do you think Jesus would place himself in your community?”
What happens when an area is labelled ‘deprived’? Or a country is labelled ‘poor’? The way we see our community and the way it is perceived by others matters.
This session will help us think together about where Jesus chose to locate himself and about our experience of place and community.
Lenten Charity
An important part of Lent is charitable giving and our Lenten charity this year is Christian Aid.
Offertory boxes are available in all our churches.
Stations of the Cross
Join us on a devotional journey each week through Lent as we pray the Stations of the Cross
take place on Monday at 7pm in St Dyfrig and St Samson (following the 6.30pm Mass), and in St Mary’s on Saturday at 11am (before the 11.30am Mass).W
We have many resources online that you can use at home. Why not check out this “Just Stations of the Cross” published a few years ago.
Lent Lunches
Lent lunches are 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.
Mothering Sunday
This Sunday, as well as being the Fourth Sunday of Lent is also, of course, Mothering Sunday with Mass at the usual times.
We’ll be blessing and distributing flowers and giving thanks for all mothers, living and departed.
Remembering a mother’s love
What’s the best piece of advice your mum ever gave you?
Mothering Sunday can bring back memories of love, care and guidance. It can also be a difficult day for those missing their mum, grandmother or mother figure who helped shape who they are today.
By giving to Christian Aid in memory this Mothering Sunday, you can honour her life through a gift that supports mothers and families living through poverty, conflict and injustice.
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! usually 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 takes place on Saturday 21 March in St Paul’s Church.
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
Last week, we celebrated a joyful Confirmation Service with Bishop Mary and six young people from St Paul’s.
Congratulations to Gideon who was baptised and confirmed, and Mila, Amelia, Catrin, William and Triumph who were confirmed last week.
It has been a joy to journey with these young people as they have been prepared for Confirmation, and we ask you to continue to pray for them.
Chrism Masses
The Chrism Mass is where the holy oils for the year are blessed, and when clergy reaffirm their priestly vows.
If you would like a seat on the coach to the Bishop of Oswestry’s Mass in Bathwick on Saturday 28 March, then please see Glyn Perryman or Fr Dean.
Bishop Mary’s Chrism Mass takes place on Monday 30th March at 11am. All are invited.
Walsingham 2026
Bookings are now open for the Walsingham Pilgrimage 2026 which takes place from July 20- 23 2026.
You can either book directly online or give your £50 deposit and details to Georgina Partidge, Liz Norman or the clergy.
Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage
Young people aged 11-18 are invited to join us for the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage from 3-7 August.
Around 500 young people 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 CJM. 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 also take a look at the link below to find out more.
Here comes the bride!
We are delighted to announce that St Paul’s Church (meeting in the community hall) has now been licensed for weddings.
This means that our modern, flexible worship space can now be used for your special day! Here’s an idea of what it might look like decorated for your wedding. And then why not have the reception in our well-appointed and spacious hall….. no travelling required!
If you live in Grangetown (or have a qualifying connection to St Paul’s) and would like to get married in St Paul’s, please contact Fr Richard on 0333 301 1850 or RichardGreen@cinw.org.uk
Check out the link below about weddings in our churches:
Worship for the Week Ahead
Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Here’s our pattern of prayer for the week ahead.
Wednesday 11 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
Thursday 12 March
10.00am: Mass at Ss Dyfrig & St Samson
Friday 13 March
1.30pm: Funeral Mass of Gina Dukes
NB: There is no morning Mass at St Saviour's today
Saturday 14 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 15 March | Lent 4 | Mothering Sunday
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 16 March
6.30pm: Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
7.00pm: Stations of the Cross at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
Tuesday 17 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, as it campaigns against poverty, and responds to those in need throughout the world.
WE PRAY FOR mothers and all parents and those who have the care of children, and for all who have nurtured us in the Christian life.
WE PRAY FOR peace throughout the world, for leaders and governments everywhere.
For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.
Funerals
Friday 13 March at 1130am at Thornhill Crematorium (Jacqueline Hall)
Friday 13 March at 130pm at St Mary’s Church (Gina Dukes)
Tuesday 17 March at 10am Thornhill Crematorium (Baby Rivayea-Mai James)
Thursday 26 March at 1130am at Ss Dyfrig and Samson (Clare Chelmis)
Thursday 26 March at 230pmSt Mary’s (Kathleen O’Neil)
Wednesday 1 April at 1130am at St Paul’s (Freda Dite)
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
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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