Things are changing again…

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Dear parishioners and friends of our 3 Churches

Things are changing again as the virus seems to flex its muscles once more. Talking with fellow clergy, it’s clear to me that in our 3 Churches we have made more progress than most in reopening. The future now looks more uncertain, but I know that if we work together and with the Lord in our midst, we will handle it, whatever way things go. Once again, I truly thank all those who have in any way, done precisely that thus far – worked together for the good of all. Long may it continue!

Fr Matthew

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2020

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PRIEST: Aware of God’s presence with us, we turn to him in prayer for our own needs and the needs of others.

 READER: We pray for the Church, that all her members may bear witness to the saving power of God.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

 READER: For all in government, that especially in these difficult times, they may protect the least among us, the most vulnerable and those who are marginalised.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

READER: We pray for outcasts, foreigners and refugees, that they will always find a welcome in our midst.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

READER: We pray for all who are sick or who suffer in any way, that they will be comforted.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

READER: We remember those who have died and gone before us in faith. May they experience in all its fullness the power of Christ’s resurrection.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

PRIEST: Merciful Father, hear the prayers we bring to you. Help us to acknowledge your greatness and to serve you with grateful hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Your special saint

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Dear parishioners and friends of our 3 Churches,
I notice that my patron St Matthew has his feast this week. But do we have any saints on whom we may call in the current situation? Well, yes, we do! St Sebastian has been called on in plague situations, St Roch has helped too. Among female saints St Rosalia, who I came across as patron of Palermo Sicily, has often been invoked. Seems to me we need as much help as we can. Do you have any special saint for us to turn to?

Fr Matthew

Masses during Wales lockdown

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St Brigids webcam pageOur 3 churches will be closed to the public from 6pm Friday 23 October until Monday 9 November 2020 in accordance with Welsh Government Coronavirus Firebreak guidance.

We will be streaming mass online from St Brigid’s at the following times:

Weekend masses: Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.30am
Weekday masses: Monday to Friday 9.30am

In addition there will be a Mass of Memories streamed on 7 November 2020 at 10am.

Our video stream is always available 24/7 for you to visit virtually at any time for prayer and reflection.