WOWBELMONT: Our next meeting is Tuesday, 2nd June at 11am in the Parish Centre. A warm welcome to any widows or widowers who would like to join us for a cuppa, cake and friendly chat.
TASTE AND TALK: Is now meeting on the First and third Thursdays of the month. This means the next meeting is on Thursday, 4th June, 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".
Dear friends in Christ, This weekend, we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. It is a time to reflect on the wonderful mystery of our faith: one God in three divine persons. Although this mystery is beyond our full understanding, it reminds us of the depth of God’s love and how he makes Himself present to us in different ways within our lives. Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, last Monday, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. In it, he calls for the safeguarding of our shared humanity, the promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice and peace. In its five chapters, Magnifica humanitas presents a clear message: technology is neither “a force antagonistic to humanity” nor “inherently evil”. At the same time, it is never neutral, because it reflects the values of those who create, fund, regulate, and use it. Pope Leo XIV therefore calls on people to shape technology for the common good and to remain deeply human, embracing a spirit of shared responsibility and communion so that the world may “come to recognise the human heart as the place where God desires to dwell”. The full encyclical can be read on the Holy See’s website vatican.va Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) where our First Holy Communion candidates will receive the Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist for the first time at the 11.00am Parish Mass. Please keep Iga, Marley, Poppy & Skylar in your prayers. In the evening we will be having a Corpus Christi procession in the Abbey gardens following Vespers which, starts at the usual time of 5.55pm.
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.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN: Fr Patrick Lobo is the Catholic Chaplain but is currently on holiday. If you or a loved one want to be visited while in hospital please contact Fr Augustine on the Parish telephone number.
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.
Meetings are on Wednesdays 11am–12noon : 24th June, both in the Parish Centre, 22nd July in The Chapterhouse (all three are major feasts of the English Church). 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.
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
MAY PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF THE TAPER, CARDIGAN: Saturday, 30th May 11am-5pm. £15 For pupils in Year 8 to Year 13. Rosary Walk. Learn about the Shrine. Connect with others. To journey with us, scan QR or email youth@cardiffmenevia.org. Deadline for registration is 17th May (there will be transport available from select locations).
