RIP:

 

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Maria Willis and Mark Coia. The funeral Service for Mark Coia will take place in St Mary’s Priory on Tuesday, 16th September at 12 noon.

 

Pope’s Intention - September:

 

In his prayer intention for September 2025, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray that we might experience our interdependence with all creatures, who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.

 

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-09/september-prayer-intention-for-our-relationship-with-creation.html

 

 

The Annual Pilgrimage in honour of St David Lewis in Usk:

 

Thanks to all who helped at this year’s annual pilgrimage in honour of St David Lewis.

 

 

Torchlight Procession:

 

There will be a torchlight procession for peace in the world at Our Lady of Peace, Newbridge, on Thursday, the 11th of September at 7:00 pm. Bishop Tom Burns will be the preacher.

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New Book -  The Life of St David Lewis, Monmouthshire Martyr:

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You may be interested in purchasing this new book written by Father Sebastian of the Cardiff Oratory, entitled:

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“Here is a Numerous Assembly - The Life of St David Lewis, Monmouthshire Martyr.”

 

(184pages)

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“This edition seeks to enable the reader to appreciate the richness and vitality of the Recusant Catholic world of Wales and the Marches in the period covered in these pages.”

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Price £15.00

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Please let Canon Paul know if you would like to purchase a copy.

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Macmillan Coffee Morning:

 

The Macmillan Coffee Morning will take place in the hall at 10 am on Friday, 19th September.

 

There will be a list at the back of the church for people to sign up for help in making cakes for the day or help on the day. Any raffle or sale table items will also be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

 

Many thanks, Veronica

 

 

Mothers' Prayers:

 

Join us to learn about establishing your own Mothers' Prayers group with the UK national coordinator.

 

When & Where: Saturday 13th September, 10 am-2:30 pm All Hallows Church, School Road, Miskin CF72 8PG. Free lunch provided.

 

Who's Welcome: All mothers, grandmothers, and women with hearts for children.

 

Arranged by: Nora Woodward and Sister Susan Armond on behalf of the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia.

 

Discover how these small, faith-filled groups began under the Holy Spirit's guidance and now flourish in 120 countries. Together, we surrender our children and the world's children in prayer to God's love and mercy.

 

FurtherInfo: noracwoodward@gmail.com

 

"Stop your crying and wipe away your tears. All that you have done for your children will not go unrewarded; they will return from the enemy's land. There is hope for your future; your children will come back home." - Jeremiah 31:16-17

 

 

Pontypool and Blaenavon Website:

 

These are Canon Paul’s other parishes:

St. Alban’s R.C. Church, Conway Road, Pontypool. NP4 6HL 01495 762280

Sacred Heart & St Felix R, C, Church, Ellick Street. NP4 9HR

Please see below for their newsletters and Mass times.

www.pontypoolparish.co.uk

 

 

Catholic Press:

 

Some links of interest to the various Catholic Press and websites. There are always new articles each week for you to read, so although the link looks the same, it is updated.

 

Catholic Herald

 

Catholic World

 

Catholic News Agency

 

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

 

RCADC

 

Vatican News

 

SPUC NEWS

 

Right to Life

 

Our Lady and St Michael’s Church - Abergavenny

 

Belmont Abbey

 

 

Grave Rota:

 

St David Lewis’ Grave Rota for September is Veronica Beynon.

 

Livestream:

 

If you can’t be with us at Mass, remember you can always listen and watch via the livestream pages of the website. This is not a recording; it is simply a live camera all the time, and when Mass is being said,

Canon Paul turns on the sound element so you can hear the proceedings.

 

Feedback indicates that the sound is clear for those attending virtually.

 

Please note that as the camera points towards the altar, the first few pews are usually visible throughout the whole service as well.

 

Link to Livestream:

 

 

Date for your diary:

 

Pat is organising a parish social lunch on Wednesday, the 10th December 12 noon at The Nags Head.

 

If you could let Pat know if this is something you would like to attend, we would appreciate it, as it lets Simon at The Nags Head reserve the spaces for us, as it is such a busy time of year.

 

Pats’ email is: maryjones200@hotmail.com