SUMMER CAMP: 5 th - 9th August 2026. For pupils in Year 9 to Year 13. Taking place in St David's Bunk Barns, Pembrokeshire. £300, Travel & Meals included to journey with us, scan QR or email youth@cardiffmenevia.org. Deadline for registration & payment is 8th June.
TASTE AND TALK: Is now meeting on the First and third Thursdays of the month. This means the next meeting is on Thursday, 21st May, 10.30am to 12.00noon in the Parish Centre. We will be continuing to watch and then discuss series 5 of the popular series "The Chosen".
JOIN US -LECTIO DIVINA: This is a way of opening our hearts to reading scripture in the Holy Spirit. It is an ancient practice, commended by St Benedict in his Rule. Lectio, whether in a group or on your own, begins with prayer, and then focuses on a brief passage of scripture. Read it several times, silently or aloud, and just allow yourself to sit with it. Be open to the Holy Spirit and to the Word of God - allowing yourself to be moved by it. Let it resonate with you and think about what it is saying to you. This helps us grow in love of scripture, and is a way of growing into prayer. Meetings are on Wednesdays 11am–12noon : 27th May, 24th June, both in the Parish Centre, 22nd July in The Chapterhouse (all three are major feasts of the English Church).
“WELL READ MOM”: Catholic ladies book club would like to invite new members, all women welcome! “Well Read Mom” accompanies women in the reading of great books and spiritual classics to encourage personal growth, friendship and meaningful conversations in order to explore the human condition and reorient ourselves to what is good, beautiful and true. To ind out more ask Lizzie Frost 07735452899, Liz Leahy 07746 612015, or Renata Schmidt
Dear friends in Christ, What a wonderful week of great events. We had Marvellous May Magic last Saturday which was a spellbinding and enjoyable evening. Fr Dominic has asked to share this message with everyone. ‘I would like to thank all those, especially those on the Fete and Events Committee, who helped make the May Magic Evening such a success. I emailed the founder of Kids for Kids, Patricia Parker, she replied, “An amazing donation £1,050, that is so wonderful.”’ It was great to see so many people attending the May Procession in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary which took place last Wednesday. We had Fr John from St Francis Xavier’s as the preacher and he spoke brilliantly with lots of people commenting afterwards to me on how well he preached. This week, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord on Thursday, a Holy Day of Obligation when Catholics are obligated to attend Holy Mass. There are three celebrations for the Ascension, Wednesday evening at 7.00pm and on Thursday at 8.00am with the Conventual Mass celebrated by Abbot Brendan at 12.00noon. We are now entering the last few days of Eastertide, when the Church prays for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, nine days after the Ascension. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will come and renew the Church and the world as we prepare for Pentecost. Raffle tickets for the Parish Fete Grand Draw are now available in the Glass Porch. Please take several books to sell to your family and friends!
PARISH SUPPORT GROUP: Provides a regular link and support between the wider parish community and parishioners who are unable to attend Holy Mass or parish events due to a change in personal circumstances. Please get in touch with us on: 01432 374712 or belmontsupp@gmail.com
JOB VACANCY: Our Lady’s RC Primary School wish to appoint a school caretaker for 10.5 hours per week. This will include opening each morning and closing each evening. If you are interested please call the school of?ice on 01432 274814 or email admin@our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk
WELSH NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE TAPER, CARDIGAN: Led by Rt Rev Peter Brignall – Bishop of Wrexham. Sunday, 17th May 1.30pm – 5.45pm. Event includes Confessions, Rosary Procession, Mass, Benediction and Blessing of the Sick. For further information contact Canon Pius Augustine on 01239 612615.
THE BIBLE: MYTH OR HISTORY?: A free illustrated lecture series in Biblical Archaeology with David Rohl. Session 4 - Hebrew Signs in the Desert - The origins of the Hebrew alphabet. The discovery of Proto-Sinaitic at Serabit el-Khadim. Deciphering the inscriptions. The words of Moses carved in stone. The Golden Calf. Saturday, 13th June 2.00 - 4.00pm in the Parish Centre. Free parking, Free entry. Monthly lectures on the second Saturday of each month.
Dear friends in Christ, With the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord last Thursday, we have entered into the final part of Eastertide before its culmination with Pentecost next Sunday. Let us continue to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon ourselves and the Church as we prepare to celebrate His coming next week. Pentecost is also the birthday of the Church when the Apostles began their mission of evangelisation, animated by the Holy Spirit, to the whole world. As members of the Church and followers of Christ, let us not fail to continue the important work of evangelisation. Evangelisation has been an important theme running through our Parish Heart Speaks to Heart programme. This is the final week, Week 6 – Reflecting on the How (becoming Synodal), the sessions take place on Tuesday, 17th May 11.30am – 1.00pm and are repeated Thursday, 21st May 7.00pm – 8.30pm, both in the Parish Centre. These sessions include a video reflection from Archbishop Mark, Lectio Divina (prayerful reading of scripture), Conversation in the Spirit and a discussion. These are not just any ordinary meetings but are designed to help shape the future of the direction of the Parish by listening to its parishioners. I would encourage as many parishioners to attend as possible, even if you have not attended any of the other sessions. We want to hear as many voices as possible. Come and help GATHER THE FRUITS of our deanery’s HEART SPEAKS TO HEART six-week programme of parish meetings on the call by Pope Leo and Archbishop Mark to become synodal and missionary. After Abbot Brendan leads us in a time of prayer, we will hear from each parish about what arose from its meetings, then reflect together on next steps in small groups, using Conversation in the Spirit. The eve-of-Pentecost celebration will take place in The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, on Saturday, 23rd May, from 10.00am (coffee) until 12:30pm, followed by CAFOD lunch for those who want to stay. (Once again, you do not need to have attended the meetings to come to this — all are welcome).
Participate in a dynamic and enriching musical experience by singing a thoughtfully curated mixture of both traditional and modern Catholic choral repertoire. This takes place during a regular monthly Sunday morning Mass at 11 am, specifically on the second Sunday of each month. The setting for this uplifting event is the beautiful and historic Belmont Abbey, which provides a traditional backdrop that enhances the sacred atmosphere of the worship service. Join us in this harmonious celebration of faith and music, where voices unite in reverence and joy. All are welcome.
St. Benedict poses a fundamental and thought-provoking question to those aspiring to enter a monastery: “Is he genuinely in pursuit of God?” (“Quaerere Deum”, Chapter 58 of the Rule) Enquiring candidates must deeply reflect on their intentions and motivations for seeking a monastic life. It challenges them to examine whether their commitment is rooted in a sincere longing for spiritual growth and divine connection, or superficial desires or personal ambitions. By posing this question, St. Benedict encourages candidates to consider the depth of their faith and the authenticity of their journey toward a closer relationship with God. View More at Belmont Abbey Vocations
