The Presbytery, Water Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6LE, Wales
Tel. 01639 882846
Diocese of Menevia
Parish Priest: Canon J Cefai, MA, PhD
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Commencing 12 May 2012
Saturday: 6.00pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 8.45am, 10.00am, 6:30pm
Monday: 10.00am
Tuesday: 10.00am
Wednesday: 9.30am (School Mass)
Thursday: 6.00pm
Friday: 9.30am
Commencing 19 May 2012
Saturday: 6.00pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 8.45am, 10.00am, 6.30pm
Confessions: Saturday: 11.30am, 5.30pm, and on request
Please remember in your prayers:
the sick of the parish, and sick clergy of the diocese; the benefactors of the parish. Anniversaries: Sylvia Connelly (birthday); May & Ernie Cook.
100+ Club Winners:
Subscriptions are now due. Please fill in the forms and return to the sacristy with the your subscription; the draw to take place by the end of May.
Foundation Governors:
The parish will be looking for new Foundation Governors for the Infants School. Usually those considered are expected to be committed and practising Catholics and/or to have a child in the school.
Confirmation Group:
Please keep in your prayers and support the 18 wonderful young people who are preparing for Confirmation.
Brand new Afan Rotary Club:
introductory meeting at the Aberavon Beach Hotel on Wednesday, May 30th at 7.00pm. Contact ptrotary1@googlemail.com or text 07884 366 325.
The latest edition of the Diocesan Magazine
is now on sale: £1.50.
"To celebrate our Jubilee year
the Diocesan Youth Service is organising a three day youth walk exploring the places and people of our own rich Christian heritage. The walk will begin on Sunday afternoon, July 22 and will end Tuesday evening (July 24). Open to anyone aged 16-35, it's a great opportunity especially for young adults who for reasons of expense of time are unable to attend the WYD events. Cost will be about £100, probably less. More information will be available soon in future notices, on the Diocesan Youth Facebook page (look for Menevia Youth) or contact Fr Ceirion at tadceirion@yahoo.co.uk / 07852364105. If you would like to contribute financially to enable a young person to take part, please contact Fr Ceirion directly."
How to reach non-churchgoing Catholics?
A resource day to support ministry and outreach to non-churchgoing (lapsed) Catholics will be offered on 23 June 2012 at St Illtyd's Catholic High School, Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 1XQ, 10am — 4pm. Bookings can be made by ringing 0207 901 4818; e-mail: mission.volunteer@cbcew.org.uk.
Celebrate Wales
is a non-residential weekend for the whole family at Corpus Christi High School, Ty-draw Road, Lisvane, Cardiff. Cf23 6XL, Saturday, 5th May 9:00am - 9:00pm and Sunday, 6th May 9:00am to 4:30pm. For information contact Mary Cameron on 01531 890471. celebrateconference.org.
Catholic Welsh Youth Camp:
24th – 26th August 2012 with Bishop Edwin Regan, for 10-14 years (Junior Group) and 15-18 years (Senior). £35 per person. Bowling, climbing, swimming, boating, etc. Contact Sue Roberts 01758 614977; sue@inc-cyf.com.
The Invocation Festival 2012
will be held in the grounds of St Mary’s College, Oscott, in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, from Friday 6 July – Sunday 8 July 2012. This is a unique event in the life of the Catholic Church in Europe. It is aimed at young men and women aged 16-35 who are looking to deepen their relationship with Christ and who are searching for the knowledge and tools to develop their own personal formation, discernment and understanding of God's will for their lives. In particular it invites young people to ask themselves the question "Am I called to priesthood or religious life?" The weekend is for ordinary young Catholics including those who have possibly never asked themselves this question and yet engage with the Church, perhaps through events such as World Youth Day, Cymfed and Diocesan Youth events or pilgrimages to places like Lourdes, where the service of young people is so much in evidence. The Invocation Festival provides Fellowship, Catechesis, Confession and Adoration with time for prayer, quiet reflection, and discernment through keynote speakers, interactive workshops, life changing services and, above all, space to encounter the Lord. In a relaxed setting, the participants often inspire each other and meet with priests and religious who provide a joyful witness to their lives and vocation. For more information about the festival please visit invocation.org.uk and contact our Diocesan Vocations Director to discuss the logistics for how we get our young people to this great and unique event.
