MASSES FOR TRINITY SUNDAY AND THE SEVENTH WEEK OF THE YEAR

Reading Cycle: Sunday"A"; Weekdays "2" ( * Masses in Cowbridge)

Trinity Sunday

SAT.MAY 17TH         * 5.30 p.m.     Noel Murphy [Anniv]:           Elizabeth & Family

SUN.MAY 18TH           9.00 a.m.     Terry & Micheal Nixon:         Nixon Family

MON.MAY 19TH         9.00 a.m.      James O'Connor :                  Mary J.

TUES.MAY 20TH      * 7.30 p.m.      For the People

WED.MAY 21ST           9.00 a.m.     Garry Thompson:                   Ron

THUR.MAY 22ND     * 10.00 a.m.   Sp.Int S.V.P. :                         Margaret P.

FRI.MAY 23RD            7.30 p.m.     Olive & Frank Lindsay John & Fiona

SAT.MAY 24TH            Feast: Dedication of the Cathedral Church, Cardiff

                                       10.00 a.m.  McConnell Family:                   Pat & Mary

The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord (Corpus Christi)

SAT.MAY 24TH         * 5.30 p.m.    Fr.Dewi Davies:                      Mary & Tom

SUN.MAY 25TH            9.00 a.m.   Molly & Syd Good:                 Maureen

                                        10.30 a.m. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Jim Maher [Anniv]

MORNING PRAYER : Our Lady & St.Illtyd: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Rosary Every Sunday at 8.40 a.m. in Our Lady & St.Illtyd.

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CONFESSIONS

St.Cadoc Tuesday: 7.15 p.m. Thursday: After Mass

Our Lady & St.Illtyd Friday : 7.15 p.m. Saturday: After Mass

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Anniversaries

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Canon John Rohan, Canon Jeremiah O'Connor, Florence Fletcher, Mary Jane Williams, Frederick Fitzgerald, Thomas O'Dwyer, Denise Dalrymple, Maria Coles, Ken Vernon and Jim Maher whose anniversaries occur around this time. May they rest in peace. Amen

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MARRIAGE

We extend our heartiest congratulations and God's Blessing to Pascal SALAUN and Rachel Mary JEFFREYS who are celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony next Saturday in Our Lady & St.Illtyd.

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First Holy Communion - next Sunday, the Feast of Corpus Christi - Sunday 25th May 2008 - extra Parish Mass at 10:30am in Our Lady & St.Illtyd to celebrate First Holy Communion. All parishioners are requested to support our children on this special day. Please pray for Charlie, Esme, Ellie and Katie Jayne who will receive First Holy Communion on the Feast of Corpus Christi.

Youth Mass Many thanks to our young musicians and singers, and readers for their contributions to the Mass last Sunday. Youth Musicians - practice on Friday at 6.30 pm to prepare for First Holy Communion Mass at 10.30 a.m. on 25th May

Parish Events It is a sign of the vibrancy of our parish and the asset of the parish centre that there are so many events being arranged by different people and groups, to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Whether you prefer a game of cards or a swim in the pool at the Parish Family Day, a strawberry tea, a coffee morning or a BBQ, we hope you will support the events that interest you. Only a modest charge is made for each.

All parishioners are invited to our Service & Procession in honour of Our Lady on Sunday 18th May, 3pm, Our Lady & St. Illtyd. All parish children are welcome to bring a posy of flowers to present at the Grotto.

Strawberry Cream Tea with entertainment by the RAF St. Athan Voluntary Band - Sunday 8th June, Our Lady & St. Illtyd from 3pm. Tickets on sale today; £5 adults, £3 children. Cakes for the Cake Stall are required, if you are willing to donate please indicate to a Guild Member.

Deanery Corpus Christi Mass and Procession - Wednesday 21st May, 7:00pm,
St.Mary's Bridgend. See poster.

A Coffee Morning, in aid of Parish funds, will be held at 10:30, on Tuesday, 3rd June at 42, Eagleswell Road, Llantwit Major. Tickets available from Stasia Adamec or Jane Sullivan. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Whist Drive Monday 2nd June at 7.30 p.m. In the Parish Centre. Cost: £1.50 at the door - this includes ticket and refreshments. If you have a portable one, please bring a card table.

Advance Notice: Parish Family Garden Party Day Saturday 5th July, 12 noon at Dimlands, Llantwit Major. Tickets on sale shortly.

Annual Combined Parishes' Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Penrhys. Feast of the Visitation of Our Lady, Saturday 31st May. 2pm Rosary, Blessed Sacrament Procession, and Benediction. See poster for more details

Organist, pianist, musician to accompany singing needed for 5.30 pm Mass St.Cadoc, once or twice a month. Offers, ideas please to Fr.Maher or Richard Browning, 773389

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Catechism - every Wednesday, in the Parish Centre:-
Parish Angels - 4 to 5pm First Holy Communion & Parish Doves 4:40 to 6pm.
For further details please contact Elizabeth 774212.