MASSES FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT

Reading Cycle: Sunday"B"; Weekdays "1" ( * Masses in Cowbridge)

Second Sunday of Lent

SAT.MAR.7TH       * 5.30 p.m.          Margaret Nicholas:                     Mary S.

SUN.MAR.8TH          9.00 a.m.         The Hughes Family :                    Joe

     3.30 - 4.30 p.m. Exposition (with Benediction at 4.15 p.m.

MON.MAR.9TH        9.00 a.m.          Ivor, Adrian & Michelle Binmore:     Elizabeth

TUES.MAR.10TH   * 7.00 p.m.          Stations of the Cross

  * 7.30 p.m.          Beryl Browning:                          Richard & Judy        

WED.MAR.11TH       9.00 a.m.          Paul Davies: Chris

THUR.MAR.12TH  * 10.00 a.m.        Special Intention                         Marlen & Bill

  * 10.30 - 11.00 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

FRI.MAR.13TH         7.00 p.m.          Stations of the Cross

     7.30 p.m.          Thanksgiving                              Mary & Tom

SAT.MAR.14TH        10.00 a.m.        For the People

Third Sunday of Lent

SAT.MAR.14TH     * 5.30 p.m.          Paul Summers:                            Monica & Tiamay

SUN.MAR.15TH       9.00 a.m.          Terry & Miheal Nixon:               Nixon Family

     3.30 - 4.30 p.m. Exposition (with Benediction at 4.15 p.m.)

MORNING PRAYER:

Our Lady & St.Illtyd: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 20 minutes before Mass.

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

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CONFESSIONS

St.Cadoc Tuesday: After Mass Thursday: After Mass

Our Lady & St.Illtyd Friday: After Mass Saturday: After Mass

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Anniversaries

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Canon Thomas Nulty, Fr.Brendan McNamee, Fr.Daniel O'Connell, Fr.Wilfred McDonagh, Fr.James Mulroy, Bishop Francis Vaughan, Brian Bolger, Dolores Fairey, Louisa Barrett, Madeleine Jackson, Brian Roberts and Mary Theresa Nixon whose anniversaries occur around this time. May they rest in peace. Amen

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MEETINGS

Administration Committee This Monday at 7.30 p.m. In Our Lady & St.Illtyd.

S.V.P. This Wednesday after morning Mass in Our Lady & St.Illtyd.

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LENTEN DEVOTIONS

Stations of the Cross: Tuesdays: 7.00 p.m.in St.Cadoc Fridays: 7.00 p.m. In Our Lady and St.Illtyd

Exposition Thursdays: St.Cadoc 10.30 am - 11.00 a.m. Sundays:: Our Lady & St.Illtyd, 3.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

With Benediction at 4.15 p.m.

Lenten Alms: Our Lady & St.Illtyd: boxes on back wall. St.Cadoc: boxes on tables . In aid of LIFE: loving life, offering hope.

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 NOTICES

Congratulations to our Parish children; Iwan, Giulia, Harry and Ffion who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Saturday 7th March.

St.David's Day Lunch This was a wonderful occasion. Many thanks to Margaret for organising it and cooking it, with help from her team. Thanks also to Llantwit Major Ladies Choir for their musical contribution. See photos on website.

Piety Stall - St.Patrick's Day, Mother's Day & Easter cards now on sale. Also a new selection of gifts & cards for all occasions. Please support the Parish!

Lent Study Groups - Churches Together in Cowbridge. See the notices to find a group meeting at a time and on a day to suit you. To view the information, see www.livelent.net

St.Richard Gwyn School Lenten Cross: The School would like their Cross to visit each of the schools and parishes within the catchment area during Lent. With it is a bidding prayer. It is hoped that with the Cross we will journey together as a pilgrim people following our Lord's example. The Cross will be in St.Cadoc on Friday evening 13th March and will transfer to Our Lady & St.Illtyd on Thursday 19th March until Monday 23rd March. The Cross will be back in St.Richard Gwyn for their Lenten Service on Tuesday 31st March at 7 pm to which all parishioners, parents and pupils are invited.

CAFOD and the Justice and Peace and Integrity of Creation Network (JPIC): CONFERENCE entitled "What shall it profit - Spiritual hunger and consumerism" at Llantarnam Abbey on Sat. 14 March. Registration at 9:45. Speaker: Dr James Sweeney and there will be workshops and contributions from local schools. Info: contact CAFOD South Wales on 029 2045 3360 or southwales@cafod.org.uk

Soup Lunch Churches Together in Cowbridge. Cowbridge Lesser Hall Sunday 15th March, 12 noon to 2.00 pm. Tickets on sale this weekend: £3-50 adult or £8 for a family

Parish Magazine Copy date: 22nd March. We are looking for parishioners to write for it. Please either email from our website: www.westvalecatholics.co.uk. or give to Vivien Snow, Rosemary Samuel, Anne Rooney or Paul Lindsay.

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CAFOD Family Fast Day Second Collection this weekend

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