MASSES FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Reading Cycle: Sunday"A"; Weekdays "2" ( * Masses in Cowbridge)
First Sunday of Advent
SAT.DEC. 1ST * 5.30 p.m. Matthew Kelly: Joan & Family
SUN.DEC. 2ND 9.00 a.m. Mary & John Casey: Bennett Family
3.00 p.m. Exposition with Benediction at 3.45 p.m.
MON.DEC. 3RD 9.00 a.m. Thomas Boyd: Thea & Family
TUES.DEC. 4TH * 7.30 p.m. Francis Brown [Anniv]: Shirley & Family
WED.DEC. 5TH 9.00 a.m. Adriana Graciela Roy: Les
THUR.DEC. 6TH * 10.00 a.m. For the People
FRI.DEC. 7TH Memoria: St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor
7.30 p.m. Michael Kirwan: Bill & Marlen
SAT.DEC. 8TH Solemnity: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 10.00 a.m. Thanksgiving: Terry & Anne
Second Sunday of Advent
SAT.DEC. 8TH * 5.30 p.m. John Richards [Anniv]: Dina
SUN.DEC. 9TH 9.00 a.m. Josephine Flood [Anniv]: Patricia B.
3.00 p.m. Exposition with Benediction at 3.45 p.m.
MORNING PRAYER : 20 minutes before Mass Monday, Wednesday & 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 Fr.Joseph Johnson, Fr.Sean Gormley, Fr.John Christopher Thomas, Thomas Ryan, Priscilla Swalwell, Frank Whelan, Rita Mary Grey, Iris Colley, Helena Quinn, Francis Brown, John Richards and Josephine Flood whose anniversaries occur around this time. May they rest in peace. Amen
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MEETINGS
Mothers' Prayer Group This Wednesday at 9.15 a.m. in St.Cadoc. All welcome.
Children's Catechism Wednesday in the Parish Centre:- Parish Angels (4pm to 5pm), First Holy Communion and Parish Doves (4:45pm to 6pm).
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NOTICES
Candles & Crackers - this Wednesday 5th December 7.30pm, Parish Centre. Please join us for an evening of musical entertainment, a glass of wine and mince pies. Tickets £5 available this weekend or payable at the door.
Confirmation and Official Opening of the Parish Centre by the Archbishop Congratulations and Sincerest Thanks to all the participants, parents, contributors and helpers who made this momentous occasion such a huge success.
Christmas Prize Draw Please can we have donations of prizes. Tickets still available.
Llantwit Major & Cowbridge Piety Stall - have an excellent selection of Christmas cards ranging from £1.40 to £4.25 per pack. All proceeds for charity cards go direct to HCPT & St. David's Children's Society. Also on sale:- Advent calendars, tree decorations & Nativity sets
Soup Lunch - Churches Together in Cowbridge - After the sociable and successful Soup Lunch held recently, Cowbridge Churches Together have sent a cheque for £256.05 to the Mercy Ships. Many thanks for all those who supported this event, which is meant primarily to be a friendly gathering between our churches.
Choirs St.Cadoc's choir are invited to join the choir of Our Lady & St.Illtyd for the CAFOD Carol Service on Tuesday 19th December
October 100 club results: 1st: No.67 Joan Whitton 2nd: No.81 Anne Marsh 3rd: No.93 Kay Cook
Christmas Market SATURDAY 15TH December, LESSER HALL, COWBRIDGE Items required: Bottles (of any kind), Christmas gifts, decorations, videos, DVDs, CDs, international items, homemade cakes, sweets, biscuits, preserves, etc. We would be grateful for handicrafts, jewellery, belts, scarves, small bags, gloves: new or as new.
Cleaning of Parish Centre We need volunteers, please, on a rota to clean the toilets after Mass each Sunday - list at back of Church.
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Advent:
Holy Hour Sundays at Our Lady & St.Illtyd, 3 - 4.00 pm, with Benediction at 3.45 p.m.
CAFOD Carol Service 18th Dec. 7.00pm Parish Centre.
Penitential Service with Confessions: 19th December 7.00 pm Our Lady & St.Illtyd.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Second collection next weekend for the Parish Levy.