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Connecting you to the churches of South Cardiff Ministry Area across Butetown, Grangetown and Splott. Our vision is to be a creative and resourceful community which is welcoming, faithful and just!
This Week!
We are continuing our celebration of the Easter season, which lasts for 50 days until the great feast of Pentecost.
We look back on our very first Thrive at Five group for young people, held at St Paul’s, and ahead to our Alpha Course which will be starting in May. Thee’
A date not to be missed this week is Father Richard’s talk to the Grangetown History Society on the history of St Dyfrig’s, St Samson’s, and St Barnabas’ churches in Grangetown. It’s a fascinating story of how religious life developed in this part of Cardiff.
Lent lunches
Thanks to all those who provided and supported our Lent lunches in St Dyfrig & St Samson. We raised the wonderful total of £545, which has been donated to Smile Train, a charity which helps children born with cleft palate.
The proceeds from the Easter raffle in St Dyfrig & St Samson helped to pay for a new altar cloth which was dedicated on Easter Day. Thanks to all who supported.
Thrive at Five is launched!
We had a lovely first Thrive at Five youth club tonight at St Paul’s.
We thought about what the church means to us…. Why we come, what we do in church, the seasons and the colours.
Then of course we finished with pizza!
We’ve definitely noticed more people coming through our doors and it’s heartening to see our young people learning and growing in the faith of Christ.
Offeren Cymraeg | Welsh Mass
Our monthly Mass in Welsh is taking place this Wednesday, 15 April, at 6.30pm in St Dyfrig & St Samson.
This service is ideal for those who are Welsh learners or more proficient speakers. The order of service and the sermon are provided bilingually, and we are always looking for volunteers to read or lead the intecessions.
Three churches into one!
Did you know that St Dyfrig & St Samson is the story of three churches in one?
Fr Richard will be telling this fascinating story in a talk to the Grangetown Local History Society on Thursday 16th April at 6.30pm in the Grange Pavilion. Entry is free and all are welcome to attend.
Men’s Night
Get ready for another men’s night on Wednesday 29 April from 7pm at The Prince of Wales (Wetherspoon) pub.
Relaxed atmosphere, good company, no pressure!
Alpha comes to South Cardiff
Curious about faith?
Whether you’ve got questions or just want to meet new people for food and conversation, Alpha is for you.
This May, we’re running the Alpha Course, for anyone and everyone looking for a space to eat, meet others, and talk about life’s bigger questions with no pressure.
The course begins on Wednesday 20 May in St Dyfrig & St Samson, and lasts for 10 weeks. The sessions will run from 7.30pm-9.00pm. We’d love to see you!
Cardiff Foodbank
Not only do we run two Foodbank sessions in St Saviours, we also collect and donate food items.
Recently, thanks to the generosity of our members and a donation of £200 we were able to do a BIG shop! You can make donations in any of our churches.
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
Dates for your diary
Here is a new-look South Cardiff Calendar, with details of lots of upcoming events and activities across our Ministry Area. Make sure you put everything down in your diary so that you don’t miss anything!
There will be more details about these events in future editions of Connect.
This is also available on our website here.
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 15 April | Wednesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide
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 16 April | Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide
10.00am: Mass at Ss Dyfrig and Samson
Friday 17 April | Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide
10.00am: Mass at St Saviour’s
Saturday 18 April | Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide
10.50am: Morning Prayer at St Mary's followed by
11.00am: Rosary with prayer for the Ministry Area
11.30am: Mass
12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Sunday 19 April | Third Sunday of Easter
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 20 April | Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide
6.30pm: Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
Tuesday 21 April | Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide
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 our schools as they begin a new term.
WE PRAY FOR peace in the Middle East.
WE PRAY FOR Pope Leo as he conducts a visit to Africa; for all Christians on that continent.
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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