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 : 27th May, 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.
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 : 27th May, 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.
Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles at Pentecost and the birthday ofthe Church. Let us pray this week that the Holy Spirit may fill our lives more deeply and set our hearts ablaze with the love of Christ. 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. Further details will be shared in due course. During this week, we have many different feast days taking place. Two important Benedictine ones are: • St Bede the Venerable, whose feast is celebrated on Monday, was a monk of Northumbria, a gifted scholar, and one of the greatest historians of the early English Church. Through his writings, especially his Ecclesiastical History of the English People, he preserved the story of the spread of Christianity in these lands. A man of prayer and learning, St Bede reminds us that the pursuit of knowledge can deepen faith and draw us closer to God. • St Augustine of Canterbury, whose feast is celebrated on Wednesday, was a monk sent by Pope St Gregory the Great to bring the Gospel to the Anglo-Saxons. As the first Archbishop of Canterbury, he laid the foundations of the Church in England through preaching, baptism, and patient missionary work. His courage and trust in God helped sow the seeds of faith that would bear fruit for generations. St Augustine reminds us of the importance of sharing the Gospel with gentleness, perseverance and hope. My prayers and best wishes, Fr . Augustine
EMMAUS DISCOVER τ YOUTH MISSION τ SUMMER CAMP: 5th - 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. The deadline for registration and payment is 8th June. ο»Ώ EMMAUS DISCOVER YOUTH MISSION ARCHDIOCESE OF CARDIFF MENEVIA Why Emmaus? In Luke 24 we see two disciples walking the road to Emmaus, heavy with confusion, dejection and sorrow after Jesus’ crucifixion. They don’t realise it at first, but the risen Christ has walked with them – listening to their concerns, questions, explaining Scripture, and ultimately revealing Himself in the breaking of bread. This unexpected, personal and deeply transformative moment the disciples experienced on the road to Emmaus captures what we desire for every young person: that they know Jesus as the one who walks with them on their life’s journey View more Here
TASTE AND TALK: Is now meeting on the τirst 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".
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, This Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles at Pentecost and the birthday ofthe Church. Let us pray this week that the Holy Spirit may fill our lives more deeply and set our hearts ablaze with the love of Christ. 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. Further details will be shared in due course. During this week, we have many different feast days taking place. Two important Benedictine ones are: • St Bede the Venerable, whose feast is celebrated on Monday, was a monk of Northumbria, a gifted scholar, and one of the greatest historians of the early English Church. Through his writings, especially his Ecclesiastical History of the English People, he preserved the story of the spread of Christianity in these lands. A man of prayer and learning, St Bede reminds us that the pursuit of knowledge can deepen faith and draw us closer to God. • St Augustine of Canterbury, whose feast is celebrated on Wednesday, was a monk sent by Pope St Gregory the Great to bring the Gospel to the Anglo-Saxons. As the first Archbishop of Canterbury, he laid the foundations of the Church in England through preaching, baptism, and patient missionary work. His courage and trust in God helped sow the seeds of faith that would bear fruit for generations. St Augustine reminds us of the importance of sharing the Gospel with gentleness, perseverance and hope. My prayers and best wishes, Fr . Augustine
Event: Gather the fruits of Heart Speaks to Heart Saturday, 23rd May, from 10.00am (coffee) until 12:30pm 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
