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
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.
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
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
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.
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
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO THE GRAVE OF ST JOHN KEMBLE � SUNDAY, 23RD AUGUST 2026 9.15am Mass at St Mary’s Church, Monmouth. 10.15am Pilgrims set off to walk to Welsh Newton - bring a packed lunch. 3.00pm Rosary, readings and prayers at St John Kemble’s Grave, Welsh Newton Churchyard. 4.15pm Benediction at St Mary’s Church, Monmouth. Everyone welcome.
THE PICKWICK PAPERS: Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way on a rollicking journey through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Pack your picnic, secure your seat and prepare for an uproarious adventure with The Pickwick Society—where the only certainty is a thoroughly good time will be had by all! Belmont Abbey grounds, Saturday, 8th August at 7.00pm-9.30pm Tickets: adults £18, children (under 16yrs) £8 Box Ofice: 03306 600541 - www.bit.ly/Pickwick-Belmont
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, Thank you to everyone who helped and supported our annual Garden Fete last week on Saturday. I am told it was once again a fantastic event and I am sorry to have missed it. We made over £6,500 on the day. The expenses still need to be deducted but it is an amazing amount. Once again, thank you to everyone who was involved and for all your hard work! It has been unbelievably hot recently! I hope everyone has been able to keep cool over the last few days. It looks as if the heat got to our sound system, meaning none of the microphones are working. The engineers are hopefully coming on Wednesday to fix it but we will have to make do without voice amplification and the livestream this weekend! This Sunday, on the liturgical Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church. Donating to Peter’s Pence is a concrete gesture of communion with the Holy Father and of solidarity with his mission to bring the Gospel throughout the world. To support this initiative, the Secretariat for the Economy and the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See have prepared informational and multimedia materials to illustrate its significance. On the official website ObolodiSanPietro.va, it is possible to:
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
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.
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
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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.
Dear friends in Christ, Thank you to everyone who helped and supported our annual Garden Fete last week on Saturday. I am told it was once again a fantastic event and I am sorry to have missed it. We made over £6,500 on the day. The expenses still need to be deducted but it is an amazing amount. Once again, thank you to everyone who was involved and for all your hard work! It has been unbelievably hot recently! I hope everyone has been able to keep cool over the last few days. It looks as if the heat got to our sound system, meaning none of the microphones are working. The engineers are hopefully coming on Wednesday to fix it but we will have to make do without voice amplification and the livestream this weekend! This Sunday, on the liturgical Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church. Donating to Peter’s Pence is a concrete gesture of communion with the Holy Father and of solidarity with his mission to bring the Gospel throughout the world. To support this initiative, the Secretariat for the Economy and the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See have prepared informational and multimedia materials to illustrate its significance. On the official website ObolodiSanPietro.va, it is possible to:
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, Thank you to everyone who helped and supported our annual Garden Fete last week on Saturday. I am told it was once again a fantastic event and I am sorry to have missed it. We made over £6,500 on the day. The expenses still need to be deducted but it is an amazing amount. Once again, thank you to everyone who was involved and for all your hard work! It has been unbelievably hot recently! I hope everyone has been able to keep cool over the last few days. It looks as if the heat got to our sound system, meaning none of the microphones are working. The engineers are hopefully coming on Wednesday to fix it but we will have to make do without voice amplification and the livestream this weekend! This Sunday, on the liturgical Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church. Donating to Peter’s Pence is a concrete gesture of communion with the Holy Father and of solidarity with his mission to bring the Gospel throughout the world. To support this initiative, the Secretariat for the Economy and the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See have prepared informational and multimedia materials to illustrate its significance. On the official website ObolodiSanPietro.va, it is possible to:
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
