Pilgrimage is a great spiritual experience, and there are many opportunities to make the journey with us, including two special pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
Author Archives: Dean Atkins
Connect (3/4/24)
In this week’s news we look back on a wonderful Holy Week and look forward to the pilgrimage season. There’s also news about our buildings plans, and a full schedule of daily worship
Maundy Memories
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.
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”
South Cardiff Ministry Area 