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A greater than John the Baptist has never been seen ... [Read the whole of Today’s Gospel]
A greater than John the Baptist has never been seen ...
[Read the whole of Today’s Gospel]
2nd Week of Advent, Year A
God of power and mercy, remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him.
Quote of the Week
“While you are waiting, do your best to live blameless and unsullied lives so that he will find you at peace. Think of our Lord’s patience as your opportunity to be saved.”
2 Peter chapter 3, Verses 14-15 (NJB)
Masses & Services this Week [Sundays: Yr C, Weekdays: Yr 1]
- Saturday 7th of Dec: 9.15am
12.00-12.45pm - Confessions
6.00pm - Mass of Sunday - 2nd Sunday of Advent
8th of Dec: 9.15am & 11.00am - Immaculate Conception
9th of Dec: 9.15am & 7.00pm - Tuesday 10th of Dec: 9.15am
- Wednesday 11th of Dec: 9.15am
(followed by Adoration until 2.00pm)
7.15pm - Thursday 12th of Dec: 9.15am
- Friday 13th of Dec: 9.15am
2.45pm - Requiem: Elaine Hodkinson - Saturday 14th of Dec: 9.15am
12.00-12.45pm - Confessions
6.00pm - Mass of Sunday - 3rd Sunday Advent
17th of Nov: 9.15am & 11.00am
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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for December 2019
Universal – The Very Young That every country resolutely commits to taking the necessary measures to make the future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.
Bible Study
The next Bible Study will take place on Thursday 12th of December, 7.30pm in the Chapel. We will look at the readings for 3rd Sunday of Advent:
- Isaiah ch 35 vs 1-10
- Psalm 145 (146 in most Bibles)
- James ch 5 vs 7-10
- Matthew ch 11 vs 2-11
These readings can be most easily found in an ordinary Sunday Missal.
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Kids
- links - links to websites for children.
Links
- world links - links to church related sites around the world.
- local links - websites of other parishes around cardiff.
- caprice - will serve you up a random list of interesting links.
- saint joseph’s - links to other parishes called saint joseph’s.
- resources - various useful resources available on the internet.
- organisations - links to charitable/non-profit organisations.
Albums
- art - christian art by the masters, plus a short reflection.
- books - book recommendations covering serveral categories.
- poetry - original poetry, mostly by people in the parish.
- photos - original photography, mostly in and around cardiff.
- stories - original prose/fiction by people in the parish.
- q & a - why fast? what does ‘magnum pietatis opus’ mean? etc.
Gospel
- gospel of the day - today’s gospel (as read at today’s mass).
- tomorrow - tomorrow’s gospel.
- yesterday - yesterday’s gospel.
- sunday - next sunday’s gospel.
- joseph - saint joseph in the gospels.
Groups
- parish council - the Parish Advisory Council and others.
- social care - the One World Group and others.
- catechesis - groups that provide teaching.
- liturgy - groups that plan or support the liturgy.
Details
- services - times of masses and confessions in the parish.
- joseph - a short article about our patron, saint joseph.
- sisters - a little bit about the Sisters of st. joseph of annecy.
- clergy - a little bit about the clergy in our parish.
- chaplaincy - information about hospital chaplaincy services.
- contact - a few ways to contact us.