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:
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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.
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.
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).
Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Encyclical Letter, entitled Magnifica humanitas, focusing on the sanctity of the human person in the era of artificial intelligence, is set to be published on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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.
