The Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir will be performing with local soloists led by Max Davies on Saturday 18 October at 7pm in St Brigid’s Church, The Crystals CF14 5QN in support of local charity Seeds for the Future (Lesotho).
Tickets £8 adult and £4 children available in advance or on the door.
To reserve tickets or for further information contact Elizabeth Taylor on 20 751401 or email taylelz65@gmail.com
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Christ the King, our parishes’ primary school, is looking for an inspirational Catholic Head Teacher to help our remarkable school build on its strong foundations.
Do you, or someone you know, have senior leadership experience with a clear vision of Catholic Education? Can you collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and develop excellent teaching and learning? If so, we need you.
Our school offers: cheerful, enthusiastic children with an excellent attendance record; professional, dedicated teaching and support staff, interested and supportive parents, well informed governors, an active PFA, and a scenic, suburban location.
Our new head teacher is required for January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The closing date is noon 10th October 2014, and interviews will take place during the week commencing 20th October.
There are currently 235 pupils on roll. ISR L13-19. To arrange a visit, please contact the Acting Head Teacher, Mrs R Woodward, on 2075 4787 or email Rachel.Woodward@cardiff.gov.uk. Contact Connect-to-Cardiff (C2C) on Tel: 2087 2087 or email C2C@cardiff.gov.uk for an application pack quoting Reference ED50051135 and the job title. Completed application forms are to be returned to HR People Services, Room 463, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4UW by the closing date.
Fr Matthew
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR THE 25TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
PRIEST – Let us all join together in prayer to our Heavenly Father bringing before Him the our needs and the needs of the world confident that He will listen to us in mercy.
READER – The response to our prayers is – “ Hear our prayer “
We pray for the Church that our Holy Father, Francis, and all church leaders will join with leaders of other faiths in speaking out for peace and reconciliation in our troubled world………… pause
Heavenly Father in your great mercy……….Hear our prayer
We pray for all who suffering bereavement and for eternal rest for the souls of those who have died, in particular Paul– brother of Mark Johnson – and Keith Warner who have died in the last few days…………….pause
Heavenly Father in your great mercy…………… Hear our prayer
We pray for all who are ill, infirm or disabled that they may receive God’s healing and comfort and patience to cope with the affects of their condition…………..pause
Heavenly Father in your great mercy………… Hear our prayer
We pray for the people of Scotland that following the result of the referendum all will forget rivalries and work together for the good of all in their country…………pause
Heavenly Father in your great mercy………… Hear our prayer
Bearing in mind the message of todays gospel, we pray that all employers may treat their workers fairly and that all employees will be consciencious in their work………..pause
Heavenly Father in your great mercy……Hear our prayer
In a few moments of silence let us bring our unspoken petitions to our Heavenly Father…………
Let us ask Mary our mother to intercede with her beloved son for us as we say….Hail Mary
PRIEST – Heavenly Father, we make all out prayers in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord………Amen
Download the 3 churches newsletter – 21 September 2014
Guests at a Baptism are often surprised to be asked to turn around and face the back of the church at the beginning of the liturgy. We then explain that we are standing at the door of the church building, reminding us that Baptism is the door into the real Church – the People of God. Buildings come and go, but the real Church goes on, whether with buildings or not. However, as soon as Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire, and wherever it has taken root in our world, God’s people have wanted a place to gather together for the Mass, a place to come for prayer and peace, a home for the Blessed Sacrament.
And so it is that this year we celebrate 50 years of St Brigid’s Church – the building. Born of the expansion of our city in the decades after the war, and taking over from the smaller and simpler previous church, we have journeyed onwards in the beautiful Church bequeathed to us.
We remember the years and the people today at 10.30 Mass, the anniversary of the first Mass in the church.
We gather at the New House, where we celebrate our shared birthday!
In the Lady Chapel to the left of the altar you will find various liturgical items from the beginning of the parish. Why not take a look?
Available from today are two booklets kindly prepared for us by parishioner David Mclees. The story of the building of our church provides a fascinating insight into the life and working of the parish and diocese 50 years ago. See the discarded proposals, and spot people from those days. The second booklet captures in words the amazing story of our patron Saint Brigid of Kildare. How much do you know about her? Not much, maybe. Enquire within…
We are running a competition for our younger parishioners between this weekend and the anniversary of the Blessing of the Church on 1st December. Come on and show the gifts of the young people of our own time! Pick up a folder from the back of our churches.
Lastly, many, many thanks to all of you who work in the present and for the future of all 3 of our Churches. May God bless and reward you all!
Fr Matthew