SAFEGUARDING Parishioners are reminded that if they have any safeguarding concerns, regarding the care of children, young people or vulnerable adults they should contact our safeguarding reps - Willie and Evelyn Duggan on (07581) 168719 or Fr. Matthew.
ABERGAVENNY FOODBANK - The donation point for Abergavenny Foodbank is in the church porch. Your continued support by donating items to the food bank is appreciated. The SVP coordinate the transfer of items. The manager of Abergavenny food bank is asking for volunteers to help out at the food bank. for more info visit: https://abergavenny.foodbank.org.uk
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - We tackle poverty in all its forms by providing assistance to people in need. Many thanks with your help with our recent campaigns to help those in need in the community. President Monica Chidgey is walking 100km of the Camino in April to raise funds for the Society visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/monic a-chidgey5?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL. We are also repeating the Lenten Jam-Jar appeal this year to raise funds. For further information on SVP visit: https://www.svp.org.uk contact: presidentg050512@svp.org.uk, or Fr Matthew.
FEAST OF CANDLEMASS - PRESENTATION – Once again this year the parish will be playing host to the religious of the Archdiocese this Monday 2nd February, the Day of Prayer for Consecrated life. Mass at 12noon to be celebrated by Archbishop Mark, followed by lunch in the centre.
CONFIRMATION COURSE - will begin later this ear, dates TBC. Candidates need to be in year 8 or above. Next meeting Friday 27th February at 7pm in the centre. The Confirmation has now been confirmed as Sunday 21st June at 10am
PRAYING FOR OUR PARISH. Prayers offered for our parish, Saturdays from 10.45am - 11.30am, with exposition and benediction, every Saturday.
Legislative Consent Motion on Assisted Suicide Bill As the Senedd prepares to debate whether to give legislative consent to Westminster's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, Archbishop Mark and Bishop Peter Bignall wish to express their deep concern about legalising assisted suicide in Wales. International experience shows that where assisted suicide is legalised, eligibility criteria expand over time and subtle pressure is placed on those who are elderly, disabled, or who fear becoming a burden. True compassion means accompanying those who suffer and ensuring no one feels abandoned, not ending life. They urge Members of the Senedd to withhold consent and focus on strengthening palliative care. On Monday 26th January, those who can are asked to observe a day of fasting in solidarity with the vulnerable. Please also engage respectfully with your Member of the Senedd to make your voice heard on this important decision for Wales. Please go to for info on how to contact members of the Senedd https://www.cbcew.org.uk/oppose-assisted-suicide-in-wales/ The Bishops letter is available in the parish news section of this website and on our facebook page..
PARISH COUNCIL. Next meeting on Sunday 1st February in St. Michaels Centre at 11.30am. Chair - James Mulcahy. Secretary - Monica Chidgey. To contact either of the above please e-mail from this website. There is a box at the back of Church where written suggestions can be placed for the attention of the PAC. Minutes of the PAC meeting in October available below, and posted on Church noticeboard.
Heart speaks to Heart’ – being a missionary and synodal diocese – A Pastoral Message to the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia Archbishop Mark has published a pastoral letter calling the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to become a missionary and synodal diocese, built on a foundation of prayer and four key pillars: youth and vocations, evangelising zeal, formation in faith, and loving service of those in need.
The re-arranged next session of preparation for those children enrolled on the course will be on Sunday February at 9am in the centre.
