In the homily at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Fr Dean explores the connection between the Eucharist, the crucifixion and our life of service.
Author Archives: Dean Atkins
Driven to Despair
Each of us has to try to negotiate our way through the pain and struggles of life. In this homily from Good Friday, we explore the passion and pain of Jesus as a meeting point between his pain and ours.
Let’s talk differently about drugs
It’s a twenty minute walk from where I live in Butetown to St Paul’s Church in Grangetown to where I’m heading. It takes a little longer to reach there today. Near the door of St Mary’s Church someone has discarded a needle during the night. I return to the house for the sharps box whichContinue reading “Let’s talk differently about drugs”
Remember November
As the nights draw in, November brings a chill but there are many things that offer a little light and warmth, including the beautiful feast of All Saints, followed by the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, or All Souls. Honouring the saints, with whom we have fellowship as members of Christ’s Body, reassures usContinue reading “Remember November”
Sit down to move on
Are you sitting comfortably? We have something to tell you! St Saviour’s Church is on a mission. We love to use our space and resources to serve the local Community. For example, we run two Foodbank sessions each week as we respond to the needs of those in crisis, and we are involved in manyContinue reading “Sit down to move on”
OMG! It’s time for young people
Each month at St Saviour’s Church, Splott, it’s time for young people! Each OMG! event is different but it always includes a time of prayer and worship, and a chance to eat together. Last month it was a Barbecue. The month before that it was pizza. In October, it was chippy on the menu! ButContinue reading “OMG! It’s time for young people”
To See and Be
At St Mary’s, towards the end of Black History Month, we’ll be blessing an icon of St Martin de Porres who, amongst many other things is patron saint of those who seek and work for social justice and racial harmony. There is, at present, just a small representation of black people in the art workContinue reading “To See and Be”
Homelessness Charter
On Homelessness Sunday (October 8th) the Ministry Area of South Cardiff will adopt a Homelessness Charter. Some years ago, before the Ministry Area of South Cardiff existed, St Mary’s Church adopted a Homelessness Charter. Its purpose was to set out our commitment and response to those who are homeless in our city. Now, as partContinue reading “Homelessness Charter”
ugger utetown
This is difficult to write. The ‘b’ key on my laptop is playing up. It sticks. It’s sporadic. And so, I have to type and retype, use the spell check, copy and paste, to get the bloody ‘‘b’ into my text. It’s 8.30pm on Thursday evening. Some people are beginning to gather outside Ty Gobaith,Continue reading “ugger utetown”
Bread of Life
In September, we’re serving up an exciting Course which explores the Christian Life through the Lens of the Holy Eucharist. So, if you’re hungry to find out more, read on! Each Sunday and through the week, we gather to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. It’s at the heart of our life together. But why is itContinue reading “Bread of Life”
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