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Further enquiries should be addressed to – ONE WEEK TO GO !! CAFOD Pyramid Boxes – New Venture – Ty Croeso Centre, Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran, Torfaen Np44 3YJ – or tel: 01633 867317 – or email: CONNECT 2 At the parish meeting on the 18th November, held in St. [email protected]. Website: Mary‟s Hall, about the new Cafod venture called www.tycroesocentre.co.uk. „Connect 2, details were given of each of the six different communities to whom we can choose to be connected. ST. JOSEPH’S A vote was taken and the two with the most votes were: Puentacittos in El Salvador, and Musha in Rwanda, St. Joseph‟s UCM The Parish Consultation about these two communities, Our next meeting will take place this Monday 7th in El Salvador and Rwanda, that will be the focus of our February at 7.30pm in St. Joseph‟s Church Hall. pyramid boxes campaign will take place next weekend New members are always welcome to join us. th th February 12 /13 . WE HAVE TO CHOOSE ONE OF THEM Woman‟s World Day of Prayer is on Friday 4th March To find out more detailed and recent information about when women from around the world will celebrate this these communities, why not look up the parish website event. This year‟s Service has been written by the (www.stjosephsandstmary‟s.com) „CLICK‟ on Justice women of Chile. This is always an exciting day as a and Peace and follow the links. It might help you decide. great wave of prayer sweeps around the world. The Service will be celebrated in over 170 countries and over CAFOD – Cafod is holding a supporters‟ meeting at 5,000 Services will be held in England, Wales and Christ the King Hall, Newborough Avenue, Llanishen, Northern Ireland alone. Although organised and led by Cardiff CF4 5AA on Thursday 10th February at 7.30pm. women, this is essentially a day of prayer for everyone This will be an opportunity to find out how you can turn as we demonstrate our solidarity with our sisters and your faith into action and help Cafod change the lives of brothers in other countries. people in the developing world. All are welcome to Please come and join us at Elfed Avenue United attend. For further information – tel: 029 20453360. Church, Penarth: Services at 1.45pm or 7.30pm on Friday 4th March. Irish Traditional Concert “Echoes of Erin” Tour of Britain Concert will take Piety Shop th place on Friday 4 March at 8.00pm at the Ferns Club, Don‟t forget your Catholic papers and periodicals. 57 Liswerry Road, Newport NP19 4LG. Catholic Companion: this little magazine is an This is an evening of traditional Irish music, song and excellent read and costs only £1. It is published by the dance from “All Ireland” Champions. Universe Media Group monthly. It contains among other Tickets: Adult £8; Child £4. things: recipes, puzzles, prayers, poetry and short For more info or to reserve tickets please phone: Noreen stories. It gives the reader a familiar and informal look at Johnstone on 01633 276349; Willie Cowan on 01291 Catholic Life in general. Check it out next time you buy 425880; Martin Palmer-Smith on 029 20619678. your Catholic paper. Ty Croeso Centre, Llantarnam Abbey ST. MARY’S Prayer Days February 8th: „Brigid as role model for our time’ by St. Mary‟s UCM Sr Breda Gainey. Brigid embodies the energy of new life The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 16th and of new beginnings. Through prayer, reflection and February beginning at 7.30pm in the Hall. We will be ritual, we will explore new life and new beginnings. joined on this occasion by St. Joseph‟s UCM to discuss March 8th: ‘Into the Desert’ by Sr. Susan Armond. and plan the forthcoming Quarterly Mass, which will be Standing on the threshold of Lent and preparing to move celebrated in St. Joseph‟s Church on Monday 6th June. into this special season. Venue: Ty Croeso Centre, Llantarnam Abbey. Altar Linen: February: Rowena Spencer 10.00am – 3.00pm. Bring a packed lunch. Cost: by donation. Please Pray for our Sick St Joseph‟s: Peggy Mamby, Nora Wilkinson, Kathleen Events Jones, George Knight Snr, John & Norah Millar, Eileen February 19th ‘Be the Change Initiative’ by Sr. Alice and Sinclair, Femmy Rowlands, Doris Rickard, Joan Adams Sr. Henrietta. Cost: £10 and Charles Curran. March 24th ‘Yoga for Health and relaxation’ by Jane Hider – suitable for all ages and experiences. Cost: £15 St. Mary‟s: Kay Ford, Millie Grainger, Bernard McParlin, April 2nd ‘Be the Change Initiative’ by Sr. Alice and Bill Clifton, Lucienne Llewellyn, Thelma Reece, Bill Sr. Henrietta. Cost: £10 Turton and Nicholas Barron. .