South Cardiff Ministry Area

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Walsingham Pilgrimage

This week, many of us made pilgrimage with others from South Wales to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. You can check out what happened throughout the week at the link below. It includes audio and visuals from four full days! And here’s a video of the Highlights.

Walsingham Pilgrimage Week

Assumptiontide Celebrations!

The weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th brings the celebrations for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with pilgrimage to Penrhys and a festival at St Mary’s with a barbecue, Vespers, Torchlight Procession and Fireworks

Weekday Mass changes

We’ve been reviewing and reflecting on the pattern of daily prayer. The following Mass times through the week will be effective from Monday August 12

weekday mass changes

Sunday Worship in Grangetown

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the survey as we review the pattern of daily and weekly worship. We will continue to reflect on the future together and keep you updated about any changes.

Youth Pilgrimage

Please pray for young people from our Ministry Area and so many others who will be joining the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage

YOUTH PILGRIMAGE

Fr Edward’s Farewell

We will say farewell to Fr Edward on Sunday 11 August. There will be a celebration at St Paul’s Church following the morning Eucharist from 1145pm onwards.

Worship for the Week Ahead

Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Heres our pattern of prayer for the week ahead.

Sunday 28 July
8.00am:  Said Mass at St Paul's
9.15am:  Sung Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
9.30am:  Sung Mass at St Saviour’s
10.30am: Sung Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Solemn Mass at St Mary's

Monday 29 July
6.00pm:  Mass at St Mary's
7.00pm:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson

Tuesday 30 July 
No Mass at St Saviour’s today
7.00pm:  Mass at St Mary’s

Wednesday 31 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Thursday 1 August 
9.30am:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & St Samson
5.45pm:  Mass at St Saviour's

Friday 2 August
10.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Saturday 3 August
11.00am: Morning Prayer & Rosary at St Mary's
11.30am Mass at St Mary's
12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation

You can discover more about our regular pattern of worship through the week at

WORSHIP

United in Prayer

WE PRAY FOR our young people and the many others preparing for the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage

WE PRAY FOR all tourists who visit our city, and for all who work in the hospitality and leisure industry

WE PRAY FOR all members of our churches on holidays at the moment, for all travellers and pilgrims.

For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.

Day by Day

Events and Celebrations

Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage:
5- 9, August

Funerals

ST SAVIOUR’S:

Monday July 29—Reception of Body at 4pm

Tuesday July 30 at 1 pm (David French)

ST MARY’S

Monday July 29 at 12 pm (Maureen Hosken)

Friday 2 August at 1pm (Nigel Carroll)

Friday August 9 at 2pm (Brian Jewett)

Friday 16 August at 12 noon (Carol Walters)

Funerals

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Congratulations to Fr Edward

Congratulations to Fr Edward who has announced his appointment as Vicar for New Worshipping Communities in the Garth Ministry Area. Edward will have pastoral oversight of the communities of Pentyrch, Capel Llanilltern and Groesfaen. Fr Edward’s last Sunday here will be August 11 when we will also have a Thankyou and Farewell celebration for Edward and Phillipa at St Paul’s after the Eucharist.

Fr Edward Owen

OMG! We built a house!

Last Sunday, our OMG! event for young people had a Walsingham vibe as we built two Holy Houses out of cardboard! Check out the video on You Tube!

Weekday Mass changes

We’ve been reviewing and reflecting on the pattern of daily prayer to offer a more cohesive and practical rhythm to each day and week across the whole Ministry Area. The following Mass times will be effective from Monday August 12

weekday mass changes

Reviewing our Sunday Worship in Grangetown

We welcome you to give thoughtful consideration to the following suggestions so that we can grow together as a Ministry Area, make the most of our clergy, strengthen our worshipping life, and build community.

We know there are lots of personal preferences and issues but please also give consideration to the wider picture of the mission and ministry of our churches so that we can be a creative and resourceful community which is welcoming, faithful and just. Thank you for taking the time to be involved!

Take the survey

Pilgrim Prayer

Pilgrims from the Ministry Area are joining others from across South Wales for the Walsingham Pilgrimage from Monday July 22 – Thursday July 22. We pages for each day will be available soon on the Enter the Mystery website so that you can keep in touch with all that’s happening day by day! If you’d like us to make any particular prayers, light candles or lamps, then please get in touch.

walsingham pilgrimage

St Paul’s Summer Fete

Don’t forget it’s St Paul’s Summer Fete on Saturday 20th July at 12 noon with an array of stalls, bargains and fun activities. Come and join in the fun!

Worship for the Week Ahead

Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Heres our pattern of prayer for the week beginning Sunday 5 May

Sunday 22 July
8.00am:  Said Mass at St Paul's
9.15am:  Sung Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
9.30am:  Sung Mass at St Saviour’s
10.30am: Sung Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Solemn Mass at St Mary's

Monday 23 July
(There is no Mass at St Mary's today)
7.00pm:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson

Tuesday 24 July 
(There is no Mass at St Saviour's today)
7.00pm:  Mass at St Mary’s

Wednesday 18 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Thursday 25 July 
9.30am:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & St Samson
There is no Mass at St Saviour's today

Friday 26 July
10.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Saturday 27 July
11.00am: Morning Prayer & Rosary at St Mary's
11.30am Mass at St Mary's
12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation

You can discover more about our regular pattern of worship through the week at

WORSHIP

United in Prayer

WE PRAY FOR the South Wales Walsingham Pilgrimage taking place this week.

WE PRAY FOR children, families and school staff as they begin the Summer holidays.

WE PRAY FOR all who are providing Summer holiday clubs and sporting activities for young people in our communities.

For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.

Day by Day

Events and Celebrations

Funerals

ST SAVIOUR’S:

Monday July 29—Reception of Body at 4pm

Tuesday July 30 at 1 pm (David French)

ST MARY’S

Monday July 29 at 12 pm (Maureen Hosken)

Friday 2 August at 1pm (Nigel Carroll)

Friday August 9 at 2pm (Brian Jewett)

Friday 16 August at 12 noon (Carol Walters)

Funerals

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Weekday Mass

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, and each day we celebrate Mass across the Ministry Area – sometimes, more than once.

Recently, we’ve been reviewing and reflecting on the pattern of daily prayer so that we can offer a more cohesive and practical rhythm to each day and week across the whole Ministry Area. It will mean that some Mass times will be slightly changed, and other celebrations will cease. The Mass is the Mass wherever it is celebrated.

We will continue to review the new pattern but, for the time being, the following Mass times will be effective from Monday August 12

Monday

6.30pm: Ss Dyfrig and Samson, Grangetown

Tuesday

6.30pm: St Mary’s, Butetown

Wednesday

10am: St Paul’s, Grangetown (with school during Term time)

11am: St Mary’s, Butetown (with school during Term time)

Thursday

10am: Ss Dyfrig and Samson, Grangetown (followed by coffee)

Friday

10am: St Saviour’s, Butetown (followed by coffee)

Saturday

11.30am: St Mary’s, Butetown (followed by coffee)

(There is the usual Morning Prayer and Rosary at 11am, and Sacrament of Confession from 12 noon – 12.15pm)

Congratulations to Fr Edward

Bishop Mary is delighted to announce that the Rev’d Edward Owen and the Rev’d Mary Evans have been appointed as Vicars in the Garth Ministry Area.

Edward is well known to the Diocese of Llandaff, having served in different posts right across the diocese. He is currently Vicar in the South Cardiff Ministry Area, overseeing St Dyfrig & St Samson’s and St Paul’s Grangetown and will be joining the Garth Ministry Area as Vicar for New Worshipping Communities.

Mary, who was ordained in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, and served in the Diocese of St Asaph, joins the Diocese of Llandaff for the first time as Vicar for Spirituality and Invitation for the Garth Ministry Area.

Bishop Mary says: “I am delighted that Edward and Mary are joining the Garth Ministry Area. Their appointment completes the clergy team and, I am confident that their pastoral wisdom, spiritual energy and their experience will set the foundation for the next stage in the life of the Garth Ministry Area as they seek to reach into the new communities in the ministry area and deepen the spirituality of those in their congregations.”

Both Edward Owen and Mary Evans will start in early Autumn. Edward will have pastoral oversight of the communities of Pentyrch, Capel Llanilltern and Groesfaen and Mary will have pastoral oversight of the communities of Radyr and Danescourt.

The churches of South Cardiff Ministry Area give thanks to God for Fr Edward’s ministry amongst us and we assure him and his wife Philippa of our prayers and support as he prepares for this next exciting stage in his ministry.

Fr Dean said, “Fr Edward has been part of the formation of the Ministry Area since its beginnings in 2022 and also in the months beforehand. I thank him for the shared ministry we have experienced and for all that has been achieved. We assure him and Phillipa of our prayers as they prepare to move on.”

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OMG!

Our event for young people is back this coming Sunday, 14 July at St Saviour’s Church. This month, it will have a Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage vibe! Join us for worship at 5pm followed by pizza!

Bishop Rowan Williams

Bishop Rowan Williams joined us this week as part of the Dominican House meeting which gathered at St Mary’s this week. He gave an inspiring talk, and we are grateful to him, and to the Dominicans for organising! You can watch it here (although you’ll have to turn the volume up!)

Take a Seat!

St Saviour’s new seating has finally arrived and we’ve taken the opportunity to reorder a few things and create a new sense of space. We’ll be dedicating and blessing the new chairs this coming Sunday at the 930am Mass. Thank you to everyone who donated towards this appeal.

We’ve also created two new devotional spaces at the west end of the church, a place for the Celtic saints, with the images of St David and St Columba (above)

Faithful Butetown Welcome

This week, we shot the our second video with local film maker, Gavin Porter, for the Faithful Butetown Discovery Days, thanks to funding from the UK Government’s Levelling up Fund. We’ll be able to share with you soon! You can can find out a little more about Faithful Butetown here:

Faithful Butetown

Glastonbury Pilgrimage

The Glastonbury Pilgrimage is 100 years old. The coach, for those who have booked a seat, departs from St Mary’s Church at 8.45am, and leaves Glastonbury approximately 4 pm. You can find out more about the pilgrimage here:

Glastonbury Pilgrimage

St Paul’s Summer Fete

Join in the fun at St Paul’s Summer Fete on Saturday 20th July at 12 noon with an array of stalls, bargains and fun activities.

Walsingham Pilgrimage

On Monday 21 July, pilgrims will set off from South Wales to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. If you have prayers you’d like us to make then please let us know. For those travelling by coach from Cardiff, the departure time is 8am at St Mary’s Church

A Royal Visit

Year 6! What an amazing experience just before you leave us for high school. A rare opportunity to experience the pageantry and excitement before meeting our King. A celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Welsh Senedd.
Miss Fry@SMTVCardiff @SeneddWales pic.twitter.com/2GuguWg0hQ
— SMTV Cardiff 🧡 (@SMTVCardiff) July 11, 2024

The King and Queen visited the Senedd this week and St Mary’s School had front row place!

Moving on

As we head towards the end of the School year, many of our children are preparing to move on to High School. Year 6 pupils from St Paul’s and St Mary’s School gathered with hundreds of others for a Leavers Celebration at Llandaff Cathedral on Wednesday

It was a special moment yesterday when our Year 6 students took part in the Leaver‘s Service at Llandaff Cathedral. They shared in songs, refections and prayers with other Year 6 classes from around the area to help create a magical and moving morning. @LlandaffDio @LlandaffEd pic.twitter.com/XztfOmMlkl
— St Paul's Primary (@stpaulsprm) July 11, 2024

Worship for the Week Ahead

Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Heres our pattern of prayer for the week beginning Sunday 5 May

Sunday 15 July
8.00am:  Said Mass at St Paul's
9.15am:  Sung Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
9.30am:  Sung Mass at St Saviour’s
10.30am: Sung Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Solemn Mass at St Mary's

Monday 16 July
6.00pm   Mass at St Mary's
7.00pm:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson

Tuesday 17 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Saviour's
7.00pm:  Mass at St Mary’s

Wednesday 18 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Thursday 19 July 
9.30am:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & St Samson
5.45pm:  Mass at St Saviour's

Friday 20 July
10.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Saturday 21 July
11.00am: Morning Prayer & Rosary at St Mary's
11.30am Mass at St Mary's
12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation

You can discover more about our regular pattern of worship through the week at

WORSHIP

United in Prayer

WE PRAY FOR the Welsh Government, and all our elected representatives as the Welsh Parliament celebrated its 25th anniversary. A few days ago.

WE PRAY FOR our OMG event taking place on Sunday evening, and for all our children, young people and families.

WE PRAY FOR all preparing to make pilgrimage to Glastonbury and Walsingham.

For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.

Day by Day

Events and Celebrations

Funerals

S SAVIOUR’S:

Tuesday 30 July at 1pm (David French)

ST MARY’S:

Monday 29 July at 12 pm (Maureen Hosken)

Friday 9 August at 2pm (Brian Jewett)

Funerals

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Connect (5 July 2024)

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Bishop Rowan Williams

This week at St Mary’s, we welcome the Anglican Dominicans Blackfriars Group, and on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm they are joined by Bishop Rowan Williams, an event to which all are welcome.

Bishop Rowan Williams joins us to lead an enlightening discussion on the contemporary issues facing the church. Bishop Rowan will delve into the challenges and opportunities surrounding church attendance in recent decades.

Bishop Williams will explore whether the church needs to better proclaim the gospel message or are there deeper, more fundamental issues at play. He will also address the role of preaching and teaching in the modern church’s mission of evangelisation, especially in a society where theological literacy is no longer a given.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain profound insights and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of the church.

Summer Praise & Strawberry Tea

Come and sing your favourite hymns (let us know before the day who you would like to sing!) and enjoy a Strawberry Tea afterwards on Sunday 7 July at 4pm at Ss Dyfrig and Samson. Get in touch to find out more.

Faithful Butetown Welcome

This week, we shot the first of our videos for the Faithful Butetown Discovery Days, and next week we welcome another Primary School to spend the day with us during which we’ll be making a second film. Both have been made possible by funding from the UK Levelling Up Fund. You can can find out a little more about Faithful Butetown here:

Faithful Butetown

OMG!

Our event for young people is back on 14 July at St Saviour’s Church. This month, it will have a Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage vibe! Join us for worship at 5pm followed by chippy delights!

Glastonbury Pilgrimage

The Glastonbury Pilgrimage is 100 years old! If you’d like a seat on the coach leaving from Cardiff then either add your name to the list in church or get in touch with us. A £10 payment is required. The bus leaves St Mary’s Church at 8.45am, and leaves Glastonbury approximately 4 pm. You can find out more about the pilgrimage here:

Glastonbury Pilgrimage

St Paul’s Summer Fete

Join in the fun at St Paul’s Summer Fete on Saturday 20th July at 12 noon with an array of stalls, bargains and fun activities.

Worship for the Week Ahead

Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Heres our pattern of prayer for the week beginning Sunday 5 May

Sunday 8 July
8.00am:  Said Mass at St Paul's
9.15am:  Sung Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
9.30am:  Sung Mass at St Saviour’s
10.30am: Sung Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Solemn Mass at St Mary's

Monday 9 July
6.00pm   Mass at St Mary's
7.00pm:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson

Tuesday 10 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Saviour's
7.00pm:  Mass at St Mary’s

Wednesday 11 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Thursday 12 July 
9.30am:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & St Samson
5.45pm:  Mass at St Saviour's

Friday 13 July
10.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Saturday 14 July
11.00am: Morning Prayer & Rosary at St Mary's
11.30am Mass at St Mary's
12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation

You can discover more about our regular pattern of worship through the week at

WORSHIP

United in Prayer

WE PRAY FOR the new UK Government which will be formed.

WE PRAY FOR all affected by the hurricane in the Caribbean, and for all who bring aid and help with recovery, and for all affected by extreme weather and the effects of climate change.

WE PRAY FOR the Faithful Butetown initiative, for Gwenfo Church in Wales Primary School who are spending a Discovery Day with us, and for all our Summer activities.

For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.

Day by Day

Events and Celebrations

Funerals

ST PAUL’S:

Friday 12 July at 12 noon (Archibald Lindsay)S SAVIOUR’S

ST MARY’S:

Friday 9 August (Brian Jewett) (TBC)

ST SAVIOUR’S:

This week, we were saddened by the death of David French and hope to have news of his funeral soon. We pray for his family, and for the repose of his soul and of all the faithful departed.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”

You can find out more about the funeral service on our ‘Funerals’ page which also includes prayers for the bereaved and the departed.

Funerals

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Every day’s a gift

At the opening rounds of a meeting today, each one of us is asked what our energy levels are. It’s Friday at 4pm. It’s a good question.

Some are tired. Others exhausted. Some are “still standing.” Faisal, in typical form, says he is wonderfully “Hunky Dory.” Waz, in his cheeky, upward way of thinking, says “Every day’s a gift.” I follow him. Can’t match his optimism. I’d probably have fallen asleep in the armchair by now. But suddenly I’m energised by those I share the table with.

It’s a meeting of the core team responsible for the investment of the Youth Endowment Fund in Butetown and Grangetown. We’re there, with our feet under the table, alongside Tiger Bay Football Club, Foundation for Sport, Tiger Bay Football Club, Hayaat Women’s Trust, St Mary’s School, Ffair Jobs Cymru, Tiger Bay Security, and ourselves, all part of Citizens Cymru.

We catch up on the diversionary activities which try to guide young people away from harm and crime, activities to help them flourish.

The guys from the sporting associations are humble about the impact they’re having. But it’s significant. They deserve our praise and admiration, unsung heroes in the midst of so many challenges. They don’t seem to waver. There is real concern for those with whom they work.

Carina from Citizens UK spells it out. “You’re working with 599 young people,” she says. She is joining us online, and has obviously done her work on the figures.

The lads from Tiger Bay Security update us on a recent contract with the BBC, over twenty local young people employed. And Faisal shares the plans for a Mental Health Navigator. We talk too about Employment opportunities for young people, and literacy and additional learning needs, an employed Champion hopefully on their way soon.

There are plans for the Summer too. They’re all coordinating themselves, planning daily activities for young people, working together to offer a programme to make a difference, as everyone shares what’s happening across July and August. Ali notes them down.

As I walk home, alongside Nicki, the headteacher of St Mary’s School, and Fr Edward, a deal is done in plain sight on the street. Four people who present as homeless, hand over money and receive drugs. They don’t try to hide it. There is no need. This is normal now.

The dealer rides off on his bike.

He is no more than 18 or 19 yrs old.

He does not look at us.

It’s like we’re not there.

I wonder what his story is. Who he is. Why and how he’s been drawn into the drugs trade.

The buyers walk slowly behind us, their story equally hidden from us.

When I get home, I could still fall asleep on the sofa although I’m more energised now, will stay awake until proper bedtime calls.

Instead, I water the plants outside the church and wander onto Bute Street. Three Buddhist monks are taking photographs of one another at the large crucifix facing out onto Bute Street. The brightness of their orange robes reflect their smiles.

I say hello, shake hands, welcome them, ask them where they’re from. Thailand, they say. They’re staying here, just for one night. I leave them to their snaps. Wish them well.

Earlier today, at St Saviour’s, we celebrated the funeral of an old faithful, 97 year old John Ryan, a great storyteller who often regaled us with tales from his long life.

He’d joined the Merchant Navy at the age of 15yrs old in the midst of the Second Word War and, at one point, had gone missing for six months when his ship had been torpedoed.

As life slowed down for him, he’d retained a cheerfulness and hopefulness. Whilst physically challenged, his energy levels for life remained. He pushed himself as far as he could go. And he always made us laugh with his tales.

Today has been a day of being inspired by young and old alike, finding energy from somewhere and from someone. And, yes, Waz was right. Every day’s a gift.

Connect (28 June 2024)

Connecting you with the churches of South Cardiff Ministry Area in Butetown, Grangetown and Splott. In this post, we look back at Refugee Week, and share news of events and celebrations to come!

What a Week!

Once again, Refugee Week was an amazing experience and we’re so grateful to everyone who participated. We’ve gathered everything together in one neat page on our website. So why not check it out? It’s full of videos, blog posts, pictures and articles from the week.

What a week

Citizens Assembly

📷@HirstPhotos from our GE mini Assembly on Thurs. Over 100 people representing faith, education & community organisations across Cardiff shared @CitizensUK Manifesto & our local campaigns. We gained commitment from MP candidates to work with us should they succeed on Jul 4th.🧵 pic.twitter.com/RHGn647V3w
— Cardiff Citizens (@CardiffCitizens) June 22, 2024

Last week, Citizens Cardiff held an Accountability Assembly at the Church of the Resurrection in Ely gaining commitment from prospective MPs. Check out what happened on their social media posts. A group from Wales is travelling to a similar Assembly in Westminster on Monday.

Every day’s a gift

This week, we had a catch up with the core team of the Youth Endowment Fund working across Butetown and Grangetown. Fr Dean reflects on the inspiration and the energy.

Every day’s a gift

Summer Praise & Strawberry Tea

Come and sing your favourite hymns (let us know before the day who you would like to sing!) and enjoy a Strawberry Tea afterwards on Sunday 7 July at 4pm at Ss Dyfrig and Samson.

OMG!

Our event for young people is back on 14 July at St Saviour’s Church. This month, it will have a Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage vibe! Join us for worship at 5pm followed by chippy delights!

Glastonbury Pilgrimage

Glastonbury Pilgrimage

Other News

CHRISTIAN AID: Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Christian Aid Week Appeal. The totals received so far: St Saviour’s Coffee Morning raised £160 and St Mary’s raised £486.30 plus £116.25 reclaimed on Gift Aid.

CHANGES THIS MONTH: There is no Holy Hour this month as Fr Dean is away at a Church in Wales meeting. The worship for Bella Vista Nursing Home will also be rescheduled.

ST PAUL’S FETE: 20th July at 12 noon

Worship for the Week Ahead

Mass is celebrated each day across our churches. Heres our pattern of prayer for the week beginning Sunday 5 May

Sunday 30 June
8.00am:  Said Mass at St Paul's
9.15am:  Sung Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson
9.30am:  Sung Mass at St Saviour’s
10.30am: Sung Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Solemn Mass at St Mary's

Monday 1 July
6.00pm   Mass at St Mary's
7.00pm:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & Samson

Tuesday 2 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Saviour's
7.00pm:  Mass at St Mary’s

Wednesday 3 July 
10.00am: Mass at St Paul's
11.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Thursday 4 July 
9.30am:  Mass at Ss Dyfrig & St Samson
5.45pm:  Mass at St Saviour's

Friday 5 July
10.00am: Mass at St Mary's

Saturday 6 July
11.00am: Morning Prayer & Rosary at St Mary's
11.30am Mass at St Mary's

You can discover more about our regular pattern of worship through the week at

WORSHIP

United in Prayer

WE PRAY FOR all involved in the General Election, for candidates, parties and voters, and for the Citizens UK Assembly in Westminster on Monday

WE PRAY FOR the young people of our churches, their families, and all who work with them and for preparations for the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage.

WE PRAY FOR our schools during the last few busy weeks of the Summer Term

For more prayer resources, check out our ‘Day by Day’ pages which includes prayers for various times and occasions.

Day by Day

Events and Celebrations

Funerals

SS DYFRIG AND SAMSON

Friday 5 July at 12 noon (Jean Harding)

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”

You can find out more about the funeral service on our ‘Funerals’ page which also includes prayers for the bereaved and the departed.

Funerals

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What a Week!

We walked and talked, we played and planted, sowed seeds and took chances. We feasted, shared tables, drank coffee, were entertained and went on an adventure. Refugee Week was a vibrant week full of colour!

We’re gathering together some of our output during Refugee Week, including articles, daily reflections, videos, pictures…and a few favourite social media posts. This is a dynamic page which will receive more additions over the next few days – so be sure to come back!

We had an amazing day with our new friends in Butetown. We were welcomed in so many different languages. Then we watched a performance all about Betty Campbell. Lots of us got to take part! @MonmouthDCO @EAS_Equity @SMTVCardiff pic.twitter.com/4UAxVlLjwe
— BHVC Primary (@bhvcprimary) June 18, 2024

There was a wonderful celebration on Saturday with St Mary’s, St Paul’s and Tredegarville Primary Schools at the Wales Millennium Centre

Here’s our rehearsal … https://t.co/BamHsbL1WD pic.twitter.com/iQgeYhsulR
— SMTV Cardiff 🧡 (@SMTVCardiff) June 22, 2024

Here's a little clip of the #RefugeeWeek Prayer Stations at @stmarysCF10!

How thoughtful are these?! Inspiring and so full of hope and justice! pic.twitter.com/TJfTOf56dI
— Matt Batten 🎗️ (@CommsGuyMatt) June 23, 2024

Gallery

We snapped away so much during the week. Here are just some of the pics!

Make sure you return soon! We’ve still got a few more things to share over the next few days!

Funding

As part of our developing Faithful Butetown project we received a small grant from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund awarded by Cardiff Council’s Community Cohesion Team.

This meant that we could offer four free performances of the Betty Campbell play to 6 schools during Refugee Week. The rest of the grant will be used to further develop Faithful Butetown. More details about this exciting project coming soon!

Beyond the mountain

Each day during Refugee Week, we offer Mass with prayer and reflection. Today, we pray for all who work to support and welcome Refugees and Asylum seekers

The Thought

(Matthew 6:24-34)

In a memoir called, ‘In the Wars,’ Dr Waheed Arian, tells the story of his childhood caught up in the war in Afghanistan, finally fleeing to the UK where he trained as a doctor and where he works today in emergency medicine as well as pioneering an international medicine charity which changes lives around the world. He recalls how one day, as a child, his father had told him of their new plans. ‘We are going on a journey, Waheed,’ he told me. ‘To a peaceful place where we can all be safe together. ’‘Where is it?’ [I asked.] He put his arm around my shoulders and pointed to a distant peak, ‘Do you see that mountain over there?’ I nodded. ‘Just beyond that mountain.’

In today’s gospel, Jesus embraces the worries and concerns which all of us experience at times, and comforts us by reassuring us that each of us is valued by God. Millions of people throughout the world are displaced by war and forced to seek sanctuary somewhere – sometimes by any means possible to them. Many are moved by traffickers who take a fee. For some, the route is dangerous and can even lead to death.

What lies beyond the mountain is the hope of a different life, a better life, a safer life. May we create a culture of welcome and concern for all those who leave their homes behind in search of safety and peace, and support so many organisations which exist to offer support. If we are the ones they meet beyond the mountain, what kind of welcome will they receive? In what ways can we make them feel at home?

The Prayer

Invitation to Prayer: Dear friends, as we worry about so many things, let us trust in God, as we pray for all who work to support and welcome Refugees and Asylum seekers, and for all our needs and concerns.

Intentions

We pray for those who witness to Christ by the way they welcome those who are in need, for the Church’s ministry to refugees and asylum seekers.

We pray for those who speak up about the value of every human life, and for all who seek justice and peace.

We pray for those who stand up for those who are in danger and all who give a voice to the vulnerable.

We pray for those who go out of their way to welcome all who arrive in our city seeking safety, a place to call home.

We pray for those who give of their time freely in service of those who seek sanctuary in our city and throughout the world.

We pray for those who look out for all in need and all whose lives have been weighed down by worries and concerns, whose memories are painful, whose burdens are heavy.

We pray for our departed loved ones, the recently departed, those whose anniversaries of death occur today, and all who have died far from home and loved ones.

The Bible Readings

The Bible readings for today’s celebration can be found here:

Today’s Bible Readings

The Programme

For our full programme for Refugee Week, visit https://southcardiffministryarea.co.uk/refugee-week-2024/

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