LEARN TO PRAY: At The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Saturday, 27th June, 11.00am to 4.00pm. A day of teaching on prayer, led by CCO founder Andre Regnier. Open to anyone who wants to deepen their prayer life – no previous experience needed. Part of the CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19th June to 5th July. More details at: rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-whole-diocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia
Dear friends in Christ, Our Annual Parish Garden Fete is this coming Saturday (20th June) at 2pm! Once again, it should be a great afternoon of fun and delights. Books of raffle tickets for our Grand Draw are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We still need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall! Next weekend we have a mission appeal from the Comboni Fathers. One of their priests will be here in person to make the appeal. Their founder, Bishop Daniel Comboni (1831-1881) was canonised on October 5th 2003 by Pope Saint John Paul II in recognition of his decisive role in bringing the Gospel to sub-Saharan Africa in the second half of the Nineteenth Century. Today almost four thousand Comboni Missionary priests, brothers, sisters and lay people of forty-four nationalities follow in the footsteps of St Daniel Comboni in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ‘poorest and most abandoned’ in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Next Sunday, 21st June, is the Day for Life with the theme, “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www. dayforlife.org. Next week I will be attending my aunt’s 80th Birthday on Saturday and so will be up in Newcastle from Monday to the following Monday. Fr Patrick will be looking after the Parish while I am away and will be available on the Parish telephone number.
WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Friday, 3rd July in OLSM Church, Abergavenny at 7.30pm. "Mozart in Abergavenny." Tickets £20, or £35 including drinks reception after concert. More information is available on the parish website: www.olsm-abergavenny.co.uk
LEARN TO PRAY: At The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Saturday, 27th June, 11.00am to 4.00pm. A day of teaching on prayer, led by CCO founder Andre Regnier. Open to anyone who wants to deepen their prayer life – no previous experience needed. Part of the CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19th June to 5th July. More details at: rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-whole-diocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia
Dear friends in Christ, Our Annual Parish Garden Fete is this coming Saturday (20th June) at 2pm! Once again, it should be a great afternoon of fun and delights. Books of raffle tickets for our Grand Draw are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We still need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall! Next weekend we have a mission appeal from the Comboni Fathers. One of their priests will be here in person to make the appeal. Their founder, Bishop Daniel Comboni (1831-1881) was canonised on October 5th 2003 by Pope Saint John Paul II in recognition of his decisive role in bringing the Gospel to sub-Saharan Africa in the second half of the Nineteenth Century. Today almost four thousand Comboni Missionary priests, brothers, sisters and lay people of forty-four nationalities follow in the footsteps of St Daniel Comboni in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ‘poorest and most abandoned’ in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Next Sunday, 21st June, is the Day for Life with the theme, “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www. dayforlife.org. Next week I will be attending my aunt’s 80th Birthday on Saturday and so will be up in Newcastle from Monday to the following Monday. Fr Patrick will be looking after the Parish while I am away and will be available on the Parish telephone number.
WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Friday, 3rd July in OLSM Church, Abergavenny at 7.30pm. "Mozart in Abergavenny." Tickets £20, or £35 including drinks reception after concert. More information is available on the parish website: www.olsm-abergavenny.co.uk
CAFOD EVENING: On Friday, 26th June at 7.00pm, CAFOD South Wales will be bringing to St Michael’s Centre in OLSM parish, Abergavenny two of their partners and associates from Columbia in South America - Gerardina Cardozo Aragon and Tania Ruiz Cardona. They will be speaking about the challenges in the Colombian Amazon (deforestation/destruction of their common home, extractivism (oil, illegal gold mining), the ongoing armed conlict, violence against women, impacts of climate change) and what they are doing in their diocese to resolve the issue with the support from CAFOD.
NEEDLE NEEDS: Help is needed, initially for some napkin-hemming for the Monk’s Refectory. If you are able to help please contact either Fr Augustine, Fr Patrick or Fr Christopher.
LE VOCI LADIES CHOIR & CANTAMUS GIRLS CHOIR: Present an evening of song in aid of Yeleni Therapy and Support, a local charity. In Belmont Abbey on Saturday, 27th June at 7.00pm. Tickets are £12 for Adults, £5 for Students and under 16s go free. Tickets are available at: levocicantamus.eventbrite.com or on the door.
PARISH GARDEN FETE: Our Fete is only a few weeks away (Saturday, 20th June, 2pm)! Books of raffle tickets are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We particularly need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall!. TOMATO PLANTS: Anthea has been growing tomato plants for the fete but they are ready to sell from next weekend. Varieties include Nello's Plum, American Heritage Stone Ridge and Burmese Sour.
Dear friends in Christ, Our Annual Parish Garden Fete is this coming Saturday (20th June) at 2pm! Once again, it should be a great afternoon of fun and delights. Books of raffle tickets for our Grand Draw are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We still need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall! Next weekend we have a mission appeal from the Comboni Fathers. One of their priests will be here in person to make the appeal. Their founder, Bishop Daniel Comboni (1831-1881) was canonised on October 5th 2003 by Pope Saint John Paul II in recognition of his decisive role in bringing the Gospel to sub-Saharan Africa in the second half of the Nineteenth Century. Today almost four thousand Comboni Missionary priests, brothers, sisters and lay people of forty-four nationalities follow in the footsteps of St Daniel Comboni in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ‘poorest and most abandoned’ in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Next Sunday, 21st June, is the Day for Life with the theme, “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www. dayforlife.org. Next week I will be attending my aunt’s 80th Birthday on Saturday and so will be up in Newcastle from Monday to the following Monday. Fr Patrick will be looking after the Parish while I am away and will be available on the Parish telephone number.
LEARN TO PRAY: At The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Saturday, 27th June, 11.00am to 4.00pm. A day of teaching on prayer, led by CCO founder Andre Regnier. Open to anyone who wants to deepen their prayer life – no previous experience needed. Part of the CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19th June to 5th July. More details at: rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-whole-diocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia
Dear friends in Christ, Our Annual Parish Garden Fete is this coming Saturday (20th June) at 2pm! Once again, it should be a great afternoon of fun and delights. Books of raffle tickets for our Grand Draw are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We still need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall! Next weekend we have a mission appeal from the Comboni Fathers. One of their priests will be here in person to make the appeal. Their founder, Bishop Daniel Comboni (1831-1881) was canonised on October 5th 2003 by Pope Saint John Paul II in recognition of his decisive role in bringing the Gospel to sub-Saharan Africa in the second half of the Nineteenth Century. Today almost four thousand Comboni Missionary priests, brothers, sisters and lay people of forty-four nationalities follow in the footsteps of St Daniel Comboni in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ‘poorest and most abandoned’ in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Next Sunday, 21st June, is the Day for Life with the theme, “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www. dayforlife.org. Next week I will be attending my aunt’s 80th Birthday on Saturday and so will be up in Newcastle from Monday to the following Monday. Fr Patrick will be looking after the Parish while I am away and will be available on the Parish telephone number.
WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Friday, 3rd July in OLSM Church, Abergavenny at 7.30pm. "Mozart in Abergavenny." Tickets £20, or £35 including drinks reception after concert. More information is available on the parish website: www.olsm-abergavenny.co.uk
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Dear friends in Christ, Our Annual Parish Garden Fete is this coming Saturday (20th June) at 2pm! Once again, it should be a great afternoon of fun and delights. Books of raffle tickets for our Grand Draw are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We still need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall! Next weekend we have a mission appeal from the Comboni Fathers. One of their priests will be here in person to make the appeal. Their founder, Bishop Daniel Comboni (1831-1881) was canonised on October 5th 2003 by Pope Saint John Paul II in recognition of his decisive role in bringing the Gospel to sub-Saharan Africa in the second half of the Nineteenth Century. Today almost four thousand Comboni Missionary priests, brothers, sisters and lay people of forty-four nationalities follow in the footsteps of St Daniel Comboni in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ‘poorest and most abandoned’ in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Next Sunday, 21st June, is the Day for Life with the theme, “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www. dayforlife.org. Next week I will be attending my aunt’s 80th Birthday on Saturday and so will be up in Newcastle from Monday to the following Monday. Fr Patrick will be looking after the Parish while I am away and will be available on the Parish telephone number.
NEEDLE NEEDS: Help is needed, initially for some napkin-hemming for the Monk’s Refectory. If you are able to help please contact either Fr Augustine, Fr Patrick or Fr Christopher.
The most recent updates from the Deanery and Church Together can be found in the Newsletter section. If you would like to read the newsletters, they are available here.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN: Fr Patrick Lobo is the Catholic Chaplain who makes regular visits. If you or a loved one wants him to visit while in hospital please let him know. Telephone: #07922 323603. In an emergency, or if Fr Patrick is unavailable, please contact Fr Augustine on the parish telephone number. He is always happy to visit.
Dear friends in Christ, Our Annual Parish Garden Fete is this coming Saturday (20th June) at 2pm! Once again, it should be a great afternoon of fun and delights. Books of raffle tickets for our Grand Draw are available in the glass porch for you to sell to your family and friends. We still need donations of bottles for the bottle stall, plants for the plant stall and cakes for the cake stall! Next weekend we have a mission appeal from the Comboni Fathers. One of their priests will be here in person to make the appeal. Their founder, Bishop Daniel Comboni (1831-1881) was canonised on October 5th 2003 by Pope Saint John Paul II in recognition of his decisive role in bringing the Gospel to sub-Saharan Africa in the second half of the Nineteenth Century. Today almost four thousand Comboni Missionary priests, brothers, sisters and lay people of forty-four nationalities follow in the footsteps of St Daniel Comboni in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ‘poorest and most abandoned’ in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Next Sunday, 21st June, is the Day for Life with the theme, “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www. dayforlife.org. Next week I will be attending my aunt’s 80th Birthday on Saturday and so will be up in Newcastle from Monday to the following Monday. Fr Patrick will be looking after the Parish while I am away and will be available on the Parish telephone number.
27th-28th June 2026 Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) have been invited to run a mission throughout the Archdiocese. They are a Canadian based Catholic movement raising up Christ-centred, Spirit-filled leaders with the aim to evangelise the world one person at a time. Two events which are taking place in Hereford are: • ‘Learning to Pray’ taking place at Belmont Abbey on 27th June 2026. This is a day for everyone interested in deepening their prayer life, led by the CCO founder, Andre Regnier. • Parish Evangelisation Day at St Francis Xavier’s, Hereford on 28th June 2026. A day of formation and evangelisation for those in Herefordshire. The video below offers a glimpse into the successful evangelisation efforts they have been engaged in.
LEARN TO PRAY: At The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Saturday, 27th June, 11.00am to 4.00pm. A day of teaching on prayer, led by CCO founder Andre Regnier. Open to anyone who wants to deepen their prayer life – no previous experience needed. Part of the CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19th June to 5th July. More details at: rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-whole-diocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia
LE VOCI LADIES CHOIR & CANTAMUS GIRLS CHOIR: Present an evening of song in aid of Yeleni Therapy and Support, a local charity. In Belmont Abbey on Saturday, 27th June at 7.00pm. Tickets are £12 for Adults, £5 for Students and under 16s go free. Tickets are available at: levocicantamus.eventbrite.com or on the door.
THE BIBLE: MYTH OR HISTORY?: A free illustrated lecture series in Biblical Archaeology with David Rohl. Session 5 - Kadesh-Barnea - The location of Kadesh-Barnea. Aaron’s tomb on Mount Hor. The journey to Abel-Shittim. The death of Moses on Mount Nebo. Saturday, 11th July 2.00pm to 4.00pm, location within Belmont Abbey to be conirmed. Free parking, Free entry. Monthly lectures on the second Saturday of each month.
Corpus Christi Vespers and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Sun 7th Jun 5:55pm - 7:00pm Experience the serene beauty of the Corpus Christi Vespers and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament with the monks of Belmont Abbey. The evening begins with solemn prayers in the Abbey Church, followed by a prayerful procession through the monastery gardens, accompanied by hymns, incense, and Benediction, witnessing Christ’s presence within His community. 5.55pm at Belmont Abbey Church, Hereford, HR2 9RZ No need to book.
27th-28th June 2026 Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) have been invited to run a mission throughout the Archdiocese. They are a Canadian based Catholic movement raising up Christ-centred, Spirit-filled leaders with the aim to evangelise the world one person at a time. Two events which are taking place in Hereford are: • ‘Learning to Pray’ taking place at Belmont Abbey on 27th June 2026. This is a day for everyone interested in deepening their prayer life, led by the CCO founder, Andre Regnier. • Parish Evangelisation Day at St Francis Xavier’s, Hereford on 28th June 2026. A day of formation and evangelisation for those in Herefordshire. The video below offers a glimpse into the successful evangelisation efforts they have been engaged in.
HEALING SERVICE: 5th June 2026 -- The monthly Service of prayers for healing next takes place in the Abbey Church at 6.45pm on Friday, 5th June led by Fr Michael Clothier from the Community of Saint Gregory the Great. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions will be available. All are most welcome.
LEARN TO PRAY: At The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Saturday, 27th June, 11.00am to 4.00pm. A day of teaching on prayer, led by CCO founder Andre Regnier. Open to anyone who wants to deepen their prayer life – no previous experience needed. Part of the CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19th June to 5th July. More details at: rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-whole-diocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia
