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This Week
We’re particularly looking ahead towards Holy Week which begins this Sunday with Palm Sunday.
During the last full week of Lent, there are the final Stations of the Cross, Lent Lunch, updates on our Lent course, and news about the Chrism Masses.
Further ahead there’s information about the various Walsingham Pilgrimages.
Keep scrolling to find out more!
Holy Week
Holy Week is the most important week of the Church year, as we commemorate and celebrate the saving passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.
The week begins with Palm Sunday, and in all our churches we commemorate the entrance of a Jesus into Jerusalem, with the blessing of palms and procession.
Maundy Thursday begins the three great days (The Holy Triduum) with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper with washing of feet, as Jesus did on this night, giving us an example of service, and the mandatum to love one another as he has loved us. The Mass is followed by a watch until midnight.
Good Friday is the most solemn day when we commemorate Jesus’ death on the Cross with the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3pm.
Holy Saturday is a day of waiting, and our churches are decorated ready for the Easter celebrations.
Then in the evening of Holy Saturday we proclaim Easter in a joyful way with the Easter Vigil, the Queen of Festivals.
As Sunday is to our week, so the Easter Vigil is to our year.
We encourage all to participate as much as possible, particularly the three great liturgies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil
Details of all our liturgies are given below:
Act on Poverty
Our Lent course, Christian Aid’s “Act on Poverty” may be over but that’s not the end of the story.
As we discovered on Tuesday in our last session, it’s a springboard for action. We came up with a way ahead and will be exploring these in the months to come.
We were joined by Jenny Weaver, Church Engagement and fundraising officer for Christian Aid Wales
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. If possible, please present any offerings at the Maundy Thursday Mass clearly identifying which church congregation you are part of.
Stations of the Cross
This week is the last of our Lenten Stations of the Cross at St Mary’s on Saturday at 11am
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
Our final Lent lunch takes place this 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.
Grangetown Consultation
St Paul’s and St Dyfrig & St Samson’s churches in Grangetown are working together to understand what really matters to our community.
A short survey (about 5 minutes) is available and will help us learn how we can serve and support our neighbourhood better.
You can fill in the survey anonymously or leave your details so we can contact you to follow up on your ideas. Your data will not be shared with anyone else and will be deleted after 12 months.
If you prefer you can fill in the survey online at bit.ly/grangetownsurvey
St Saviour’s Easter Raffle
Tickets are now available at St Saviours for our Easter raffle which will be drawn on Sunday 12 April. All proceeds to St Saviours Church!
Grangetown Rising!
A new initiative for this year! Join us for a short service at dawn on Easter Day at the summit of Grangemoor Park in Grangetown, which overlooks the city of Cardiff.
We will hold a short service to greet Easter Day and offer a blessing over our city. You’re invited to meet at the entrance of Asda in the Cardiff Bay Retail Park at 6am to walk to the summit. Afterwards we will enjoy coffee and pastries.
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.
Worship for the Week Ahead
Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Here’s our pattern of prayer for the week ahead.
Wednesday 25 March | Annunciation of the Lord
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 26 March
10.00am: Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
Friday 27 March
10.00am: Mass at St Saviour’s
Saturday 28 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 29 March | Palm 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 30 March | Monday of Holy Week
6.30pm: Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
Tuesday 31 March | Tuesday of Holy Week
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 a good and faithful Holy Week to come.
WE PRAY FOR those who work with the bereaved, for funeral directors and counsellors, and our own ministry to the bereaved.
For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.
Funerals
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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