Prayer Service - Sunday Evenings 7.30 -9.30pm ST.JOSEPH’S At St. Brigid’s Church, Crystal Glen, – from lively praise to silent worship in the presence of the Blessed Patricia O’Brien r.i.P. Sacrament. Highly recommended. Patricia died suddenly last Monday 23rd September. We

extend our condolences to her husband John, her Day of Prayer (Contemplative) at St. Thomas daughter Caroline and her son John. Funeral th Church, Cardiff Road, Abercynon, CF45 4RR – on 12 arrangements are yet to be announced. October from 10am to 4pm. Speaker Fr. John Phillips May she rest in peace See Poster

First Holy Communions – Prayer Partners. Parish Advisory Council Meeting (PAC) Following a successful meeting at St. Joseph’s, the th There will be a meeting of the PAC on Thursday 10 Catechists are looking for prayer partners to accompany October at 7.30pm in St. Joseph’s hall. Will the the children on their faith journey. If you would like to membership please note in their diaries support the children in this way please contact Tina Herlihy – email: [email protected]. Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham Mgr. Keith Newton (the Ordinary) has written a letter to Concert – Four Hands, Four Feet the parishes of England and about the An evening of entertainment at Trinity Methodist Church, contribution being made to the by on Sunday 6th October at 7.30pm. See Poster former Anglicans who have become Catholics in the Ordinariate. Copies of this letter are to be found at Penarth Food Bank – newly adopted by Penarth the back of church and can be taken home with you CYTÛN and situated at Tabernacle Church, Plassey in the hope of developing an understanding of this Street, Penarth for donations/distributions during important initiative by Emeritus Pope Benedict XV1 for weekday mornings. A comprehensive list of current the life of the Church. See also Sung Evensong at St foodstuffs needed immediately has been produced by David’s front page. Don’t forget to pick up the letter as CYTUN and will be available at the back of church next you leave. weekend.

Cardiff Half Marathon ST. MARY’S Sian Evans and Lara Cowpe are running the Cardiff Half Marathon on 6th October in aid of Baby Milk Action, aiming to raise awareness of the issues involved: St Mary’s UCM – The next meeting will be held on protecting breast feeding and providing accurate and Wednesday 9th October at 7.30pm in the Hall. independent information on formulae feed issues still very prevalent today. If you would like to sponsor them, Mass bus for 11.15am Mass – many spaces please either see them after 11.15am Mass at St. Mary’s available. Why struggle? Use this friendly door to church or online: http://info.babymilkaction.org/laraandsian2013. and back service. Contact Sheila Collins (21153074) or Martin Price (20514034) for a lift or further information. Mass Annual Count Would collectors of both churches please note that the Charity Fashion Show in aid of Stroke Assoc. annual Mass count for the Sundays in October will Cathy Evans of Gingers will put on a fashion show in the commence next weekend? Lee Hall, Britway Road, Dinas Powys on Thursday 10th October at 7 for 7.30pm. Wine, soft drinks and raffle Deputy Headteacher for St. Mary’s RC Primary available. All proceeds to the Stroke Association. School, Queen’s Hill, Newport NP20 5HJ Tickets: £5 from Gingers on 0292070 9773 and after Tel: 01633 840490. Ages: 4-11 years. NOR: 368 11.15am Mass. See Poster. Application packs available from the school. Applicants must use the current CES application forms which can Wine Tasting Night! 9th November at 7.30pm in St. be downloaded from www.cesew.org.uk. Completed Mary’s Hall. Five wines to taste, Raffle and Quiz! applications to be returned to the school address by Limited available tickets on sale after Mass at £5. Wednesday 16th October by 12pm. To visit the school contact the Headteacher for an appointment. Please pray for our Sick St Joseph’s: Eileen Sinclair, Femmy Rowlands, Ronald SPUC Sponsored Walk 2013 – Update! Price, Patrick Rickard, Joe Cronin, Charles Curran, A further £55 received – total now £531.70. Thank You! Norma Flanigan, Karen Lyons, Rosemary Latham and Len Rainbow. Altar Linen (St. Mary’s) October - Mo McCarthy St. Mary’s: Bernard McParlin, Lucienne Llewellyn, Bill Turton, Nicholas Barron, Pat Prangley, Pat Pickering, Bernard O’Neill and Terry Jones.