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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!
African Celebration
St Saviour’s Church came alive on Sunday afternoon with the sounds and tastes of Africa, at a wonderful celebration organised by our Nigerian families.
Thanks to everyone who organised the afternoon and to all who came along and join in. Relive the memories or find out what is was like by watching the clip below…
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
Our next monthly time of stillness and quiet before the Blessed Sacrament is taking place next Monday, 13th July.
We gather from 5.45pm to sit and pray in quiet in the presence of Jesus. Benediction is given at 6.15pm then we move into Mass at 6.30pm.
Why not take some time out from the hustle and bustle of life to spend some time in prayer and quiet with the Lord?
Cymun Diwedd y Dydd – Mass in Welsh
It’s also the week for our monthly Mass celebrated in Welsh.
Held on Wednesday 15th July at 6.30pm in St Dyfrig & St Samson, it’s the perfect way to end the day and brush up on your Welsh at the same time. The order of service is bilingual and the sermon is always printed out in Welsh and English, so it’s ideal for learners and fluent speakers alike.
Nicki Prichard’s Retirement
As many of you will know, Nicki Prichard, will be retiring as headteacher of St Mary’s School this summer.
All are welcome to her retirement party on Wednesday 15 July at Butetown Community Centre. RSVP details below.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Fr Dean who has been shortlisted for the Rhys Davies Award, a prestigious Welsh Literary prize for his story: Blackthorn Winter.
The winner will be announced in September, and all twelve finalists will have their story published in October.
You can find out more about the prize and the shortlist here
Thrive at Five
Don’t miss out on the next event for young people at St Paul’s on July 12th!
Men’s Night
Our next gathering is on Wednesday 8th July at 7pm.
St Samson’s Day and a 50th anniversary!
Join us on Sunday 26th July for a double celebration!
We’re observing the Feast of St Samson, one of the patron saints on St Dyfrig & St Samson. It’s also the 50th anniversary of the consecration of the church building. St Samson’s, as it was originally called, was never consecrated when built in 1922 as there were plans to add more to the building. This never happened, but in the late 1960s when St Dyfrig’s on Wood Street was demolished, the dedication was changed to add the name of St Dyfrig. The building – with the new dedication – was finally consecrated in July 1976.
We’re celebrating with a Sung Mass at 9.30am and Fr Mark Preece, Archdeacon of Llandaff, will be our preacher. We’re also inviting everyone to bring along any old photos or other memorabilia relating to St Dyfrig’s or St Samson’s that we can display.
St Paul’s Summer Fair
A wonderful occasion in the summer calendar is coming soon – St Paul’s Summer Fair on Saturday 18th July.
This always promises to be a lovely occasion, with stalls galore, games, burgers, hot dogs, teas and coffees. Everyone is welcome!
Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage
Eight young people from St Saviours are joining the Diocesan group for the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage in August.
They will join hundreds of other young people from all over the UK. Please do keep them and all pilgrims and leaders in your prayers.
Alpha comes to Grangetown
A course for anyone interested in the big questions in life! Join us every Wednesday at Ss Dyfrig and Samson, every week from 7.30pm – 9pm
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.
Worship
Sunday is the heart of our week, and the Eucharist is at the centre of our worship.
We have four Sunday celebrations across the Ministry Area. There is also a daily celebration of Mass on weekdays.
BUTETOWN:
S MARY THE VIRGIN
11am Solemn Mass
GRANGETOWN:
S PAUL THE APOSTLE
11.00am Sung Eucharist
SS DYFRIG & SAMSON
9.30am Solemn Mass
SPLOTT:
S SAVIOUR
9.30am Sung Mass
MONDAY
630pm Mass (Ss Dyfrig & Samson’s)
TUESDAY
630pm Mass (S Mary’s)
WEDNESDAY
10am Holy Eucharist (S Paul’s)
11am Mass (S Mary’s)
THURSDAY
10.00am Mass (Ss Dyfrig & Samson’s)
FRIDAY
10am Mass (S Saviour’s)
SATURDAY
11am Morning Prayer & Rosary (S Mary’s)
1130am Mass (S Mary’s)
12noon Confessions (S Mary’s)
You can discover more about our regular pattern of worship through the week at
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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