C A R D I F F C A T H E D R A L - 03 / 03 / 2019. The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint David. Eglwys Gadeiriol Fetropolitan Dewi Sant. Cathedral Clergy House, 38 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2SF. Cathedral Telephone. 029 20231407. Cathedral E.Mail. [email protected] ​ Cathedral Website. www.cardiffcathedral.org.uk ​ Cathedral Choir Website. www.cardiffcathedralchoir.org ​ Churches Together Website. www.cardiffcytuncityandbay.com ​

*** : The Most Reverend . *** Cathedral Dean: The Reverend Canon Peter Gwilym Collins.

*** St.Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School. Letton Road, The Bay, Cardiff CF10 4AB.

*** St.John’s College – Cathedral Choir School. ​ College Green, William Nicholls Drive, Old St.Mellons, Cardiff CF3 5YX.

*** Religious Houses and Chaplaincies within the Cathedral Parish. * The Oratory of St.Philip Neri in Formation. @ Newman Hall, Colum Road CF10 3EF. Rev.Fr.Sebastian Jones (Moderator). Rev.Fr.Alexander Gee. Brother Ambrose Jackson.

* Convent of the Sisters of Nazareth. @ Nazareth House, Colum Road CF10 3UN. Sister Teresa Fallon (Superior), Sister Nora Corry, Sister Therese Docherty, Sister Barbara Harris, Sister Aquinas MacDonald, Sister Rita O’Shea. Chaplain: Rev.Fr.Sebastian Jones.

* Cardiff University Catholic Chaplaincy. @ Newman Hall, Colum Road CF10 3EF. Chaplain: Rev.Fr.Sebastian Jones.

*** Parish Safeguarding Representative. Mr.John Fellows. Tel. 029 20231407.

*** Contact details for Hospital Chaplaincy. Tel.02920743230 / E.Mail spiritual.careteam@.nhs.uk ​ Catholic Chaplain: E.Mail [email protected] ​ Catholic Chaplain: E.Mail [email protected] ​

SUNDAY MISSAL: Page 10 & 259.

Sunday: Cycle C. Weekday: Year I. ​ ​

Eucharistic Prayer I.

nd th N.B. SATURDAY 2 ​ MARCH IS THE 60 ​ ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOLEMN ​ ​ RE-OPENING OF THE CATHEDRAL FOLLOWING ITS REFURBISHMENT IN 1959.

nd SATURDAY 2 ​ MARCH. ​

EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.

5.30.pm. Vigil Mass: Sheila Naughton R.I.P.

*** 7.30.pm. TWO CHOIR CONCERT IN HONOUR OF ST.DAVID’S DAY.

rd th N.B. SUNDAY 3 ​ MARCH WILL BE THE 78 ​ ANNIVERSARY OF THE ​ ​ DESTRUCTION OF THE CATHEDRAL DURING THE BLITZ OF 1941.

rd SUNDAY 3 ​ MARCH 2019. ​

EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.

11.00.am. Mass: Benedict Henry Nathan R.I.P.

12.15.pm. Refreshments @ The Cornerstone.

1.00.pm. Prayer Meeting for the Eritrean Community.

5.30.pm. Mass: Angelo Tabone R.I.P.

th MONDAY 4 ​ MARCH. ​ 12.30.pm. Prayer During the Day. 12.45.pm. Mass: Terence Murphy R.I.P.

*** 5.30.pm. Meeting @ The Mostyn Room. Catechetical Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Meeting for Candidates and their Parents or Guardians.

th TUESDAY 5 ​ MARCH. ​ 12.30.pm. Prayer During the Day. 12.45.pm. Mass: For the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

th WEDNESDAY 6 ​ MARCH. ​

*** ASH WEDNESDAY.

*** DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT.

There will be a Blessing and Distribution of Ashes at each of the Masses. The branches of the palm trees that were used last year for the procession on Palm Sunday are burned to provide the ashes for today’s penitential ceremony.

*** 11.00.am. Mass: Bishop R.I.P. Eighth and First Bishop of .

*** 12.30.pm. Mass: Intentions of the Archbishop. Archbishop Stack will be Celebrant.

*** 5.30.pm. Mass: Michael & Theresa Collins R.I.P.

th THURSDAY 7 ​ MARCH. ​ 12.30.pm. Prayer During the Day. 12.45.pm. Mass: In Thanksgiving (Lydon).

th FRIDAY 8 ​ MARCH. ​ *** 11.00.am. - 12.15.pm. Third of Six Sessions on ‘Intentional Discipleship’. @ The Cornerstone.

*** 12.00.pm. Stations of the Cross..

*** 12.45.pm. Mass: Reginald Snow R.I.P.

*** 1.30.pm. Lenten Soup Lunch @ The Cornerstone.

*** 1.45.pm. Lenten Talk:

Reflections on the Scriptural Reading for the First Sunday of Lent. The Speaker: The Right Reverend Paul Stonham, Abbot of Belmont.

th SATURDAY 9 ​ MARCH. ​ 10.00.am. Mass: Intentions of Louise Denner & Family. 10.30.am. - 4.00.pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 11.00.am. - 12.00.pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation. 4.30.pm. - 5.00.pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT. 5.30.pm. Vigil Mass: Sheila Naughton R.I.P.

th SUNDAY 10 ​ MARCH. ​ FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT.

11.00.am. Mass: Theresa Cunliffe R.I.P.

12.15.pm. Refreshments @ The Cornerstone.

1.00.pm. Prayer Meeting for the Eritrean Community.

*** 3.00.pm.

THE RITE OF ELECTION AND THE CALL TO CONTINUING CONVERSION.

CELEBRANT: ARCHBISHOP GEORGE STACK.

ARCHBISHOP STACK WILL WELCOME ADULT CANDIDATES FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION FROM ACROSS THE ARCHDIOCESE. THE CANDIDATES WILL BE JOINED BY THEIR SPONSORS, MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND FELLOW PARISHIONERS. PLEASE COME AND JOIN IN THIS SIGNIFICANT DIOCESAN CELEBRATION OF FAITH.

*** 4.00.pm.

RECEPTION @ THE CORNERSTONE.

5.30.pm. Mass: Intention for the Cathedral Community.

OFFERTORY DONATIONS. Vigil 5.30.pm. £ 75.13. 11.00.am. £ 339.48. 5.30.pm. £ 109.33. Contributions by Standing Order. £ 250.00.

LEAVING A LEGACY TO THE CHURCH. If you have not already done so, please collect the pamphlet entitled ‘A Gift to Our Church’. The literature provides some insights into the life and ministry of our Archdiocese and outlines the need to provide ongoing financial resources for people and places so that the mission of the Church can continue to flourish in the future. Please read the material and reflect on how you might be able to make a contribution to the life and ministry of the Archdiocese through the provision of a legacy in your will. Archbishop George states that “any gift you wish to consider making will help the Church continue the good you do during your life; let the good you do live after you.” The needs of the Cathedral are outlined within the context of the proposed repairs and refurbishment.

NEWS FROM MISSIO. MILL HILL MISSIONARIES (ST.JOSEPH’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY). NATIONAL NOVENA TO ST.JOSEPH. th th The Annual National Novena to St.Joseph will be celebrated from 10 ​ to 18 ​ March ​ ​ at St.Joseph’s Church, Maidenhead and at Herbert House, Freshfield, Liverpool. Each year the Mill Hill Missionaries prepare for the Feast of St.Joseph, their patron, with a Novena of Masses and prayers to ask for God’s blessing on the missionary outreach of the Church. Prayers are offered for the intentions of all those who support the work of Missio through the adoption of the Missionary Red Box in their homes. Supporters are invited to send their petitions to Fr.Brian Oswald MHM, St.Joseph’s Missionary Society, 58 Cookham Road, Maidenhead SL6 7HT or e.mail [email protected] ​

th ADVANCE NOTICE – CELEBRATING ST.PATRICK’S DAY 17 ​ MARCH. ​ As St.Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday there will be a St.Patrick’s Mass at 6.30.pm following the regular Sunday Evening Mass. Archbishop Stack will be Celebrant. There will be a Celebration Dinner at The Cornerstone at 7.30.pm. Tickets are priced at £25. There will be live musical entertainment. To reserve places please contact [email protected] ​

SIX SESSION COURSE ON ‘INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP’. The Evangelisation Group is delivering a six week course on ‘Intentional th Discipleship’ at The Cornerstone – the next session will be on Friday 8 ​ March from ​ 11.00.am to 12.15.pm.

NEWS FROM NAZARETH HOUSE. The Sisters of Nazareth have arranged an ‘Open Morning’ event to facilitate access and provide information regarding the work undertaken at the Residential and Nursing Home.

TWO CHOIRS CONCERT. The Cathedral will be hosting a Choir Concert in celebration of St.David’s Day on nd Saturday 2 ​ March commencing at 7.30.pm. £10 Entry. ​

A WORD OF THANKS – THE WALES NATIONAL ST.DAVID’S DAY CIVIC SERVICE 2019. I wish to express my thanks to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Cardiff Councillor Dianne Rees for choosing Cardiff Cathedral as the venue for hosting this year’s Wales National St.David’s Day Civic Service. We were honoured and delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor, the Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff together with other Civic Leaders and Officials from across Wales. There were many representatives of public institutions and voluntary organisations present. Archbishop Stack gave the address and spoke of the great contribution rendered by so many in service to the common good of our society and culture. Many Christian denominations and other religious bodies were also representated. The Anglican Archbishop of Wales, the Most Reverend John Davies, joined with Archbishop Stack to impart the final blessing. The offering collected during the celebration will contribute £400 to the Lord Mayor’s Charity, The Noah’s Ark Tiny Lives Appeal. We offer the assurance of our prayers to the Lord Mayor as she continues her outstanding service as First Citizen of our Capital City.

‘WALK WITH ME’ LENTEN PRAYER BOOK. The highly recommended ‘Walk with Me’ Lenten Prayer Book is now available - £1 per copy. The booklet provides a daily scriptural text, reflection and prayer.

ADVANCE NOTICE – LENTEN ALMS 2019. Our contributions to the Lenten Alms Fund this year will be directed to our diocesan Syrian Refugee Housing Project. Under the initiative of Archbishop Stack, four former presbyteries have been allocated to house Syrian Refugee Families.

ADVANCE NOTICE – LENTEN TALKS 2019. As in previous years, Archbishop Stack has arranged a series of Lenten Talks at The Cornerstone on the Fridays of Lent, following the 12.45.pm Mass. A simple soup lunch will be provided - offerings will be directed to the Diocesan Syrian Family Refugee Housing Project. The Speakers:

th 1. Friday 8 ​ March 1.30.pm. ​ The Right Reverend Paul Stonham, Abbot of Belmont. Reflections on the Scriptural Readings for the First Sunday of Lent.

th 2. Friday 15 ​ March 1.30.pm. ​ Mr.Shaun Edwards, National Coaching Team of the W.R.U. Faith in a Competitive World.

nd 3. Friday 22 ​ March 1.30.pm. ​ Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Dianne Rees. Faith in the Citizens of Cardiff – Referencing the Noah’s Ark Charity.

th 4. Friday 29 ​ March 1.30.pm. ​ Rev.Canon John Kelly, Parish Priest of St.Helen’s, Caerphilly. Reflections on the Scriptural Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

th 5. Friday 5 ​ April 1.30.pm. ​ Sister Ruth O’Neill, Daughter of Charity. Faith at the Service of Migrants and Refugees.

th 6. Friday 12 ​ April 1.30.pm. ​ Rev.Father Bernard Sixtus, Archdiocesan Director of Religious Education. Reflections on the Scriptural Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Lent.

ADVANCE NOTICE – CAFOD LENTEN FAMILY FAST DAY. th The Cafod Lenten Family Fast Day will be Friday 15 ​ March. ​

ADVANCE NOTICE – TURIN SHROUD EVENT. The Sisters of Nazareth and Cardiff University Chaplaincy will be hosting a Turin th th Shroud Exhibition from 6 ​ to 20 ​ April, during Passion Week and Holy Week. For ​ ​ more information please contact [email protected] ​

ADVANCE NOTICE – SEPTEMBER PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE. Mr.Billy Gill is arranging one of his ‘famous’ pilgrimages for September 2019. The th th 8 day 7 night pilgrimage will run from Monday 9 ​ September to Monday 16 ​ ​ September. Please consult the notice board for more detailed information or contact Mr.Gill on 02920593555.

CARDIFF NIGHT SHELTER. The Cardiff Night Shelter will be operational at the following churches until March: SUNDAY NIGHT - Seventh Day Adventist Church, Canton. MONDAY NIGHT - Baptist Church, Clive Street, Grangetown. TUESDAY NIGHT - Capel Salem, Market Road, Canton. WEDNESDAY NIGHT - St.Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, Hall, Canton. THURSDAY NIGHT - Calvary Baptist Church, Canton. FRIDAY NIGHT - St.Peter’s Catholic Church, Community Hall, Roath. SATURDAY NIGHT - St.German’s Anglican Church, Hall, Adamsdown.