Useful Telephone Numbers: Parish Secretary: Elizabeth Hughes (All enquires) 01446 774212 Parish Safeguarding Officer: Ann Miskin 01446 794461 Parish H&S Rep: David Harris 01446 792694 Parish SVP: Judy Browning 01446 773389 Baptism Catechesis & Children’s Catechesis 01446 774212 Hospital admittance please contact the Chaplains: Princess of Wales Hospital: Fr. Tim McGrath VF 01656 652034 Llandough Hospital, Penarth: Canon J.Boardman 029 2070 8247 Deanery Clergy: Fr. Tim McGrath VF. (Bridgend) 01656 652034 Fr. Edmund Neizer (Maesteg) 01656 733282 EWTN (Eternal Word Catholic Television): 589 on your Sky remote

COLLECTIONS 30th Sept/1st Oct

THANK YOU!

Gift Aid £389.50

Loose £239.15

Total Levy September STO

£628.65

£306.32

£515.00

Attendance: St Cadoc Our Lady & St Illtyd

Total

51 78 129

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE COMMEMORATION SERVICE of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation: Tuesday 31st October at 11.00am at St David's Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardiff, led by Archbishop Stack. The service is open to all but the refreshments at 12.00 Noon and lecture at 2.00pm, both in The Cornerstone, are by ticket only (for catering purposes), which are freely available from the Cytûn office. On Wednesdays 1st, 15th & 29th November, there will be sessions in the Mostyn Room [formerly CTS shop to the left of the Cathedral ] open to the public from 11 am to 2.00 pm as a place of reflection for anyone who feels conscious of bereavement. Drop in at any time during these hours to find a warm welcome. Trained bereavement support volunteers will be available to listen and to talk with anyone who wishes to do so. There will also be reflective stations set up for people who just want to sit, reflect and pray. Refreshments will be available.

BRIDGEND DEANERY RCIA: Interested in knowing more about the faith or wanting to become a Catholic? Please meet with Fr Tim and the Catechists on Wednesday 11th October after Mass (7.30pm) in St. Mary’s Bridgend. Pope Francis has called on Christians to observe WORLD DAY OF THE POOR on Sunday 19th November. In anticipation of this day, a workshop directed by the evangelist team will be held on Thursday 19th October at 7.00pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea Porthcawl. The aim is to help prepare people to be part of a listening and more attentive community. Following on from the workshop, delegates will gather at 11.00am Mass on Sunday 19th November in St. David's Cathedral, meeting in the Cornerstone afterwards to share experiences and to learn from those most closely associated with the marginalised

FOODBANK Please do consider purchasing one of the following items when you next go shopping. - UHT Fruit juice, sugar, rice, tinned fruit, rice pudding, vegetables, meat and toilet rolls. Bless you for your continued support. Ewa Thomas

A Parish in the Archdiocese of Cardiff Diocese Registered Charity No:242380 Please remember your Parish in your Will

LOTTO bonus ball winner 30/09/17: No. 20 P.Beverley

Newsletter Items: please email the Parish Office or hand to Fr. Mark by Wednesday evening

Llantwit Major & Cowbridge

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Mark J.Rowles The Presbytery, Ham Lane East, Llantwit Major. CF61 1TQ.

Tel No. 01446 792381 (Emergency ONLY 07488 279856) Email: ppwvale@btinternet.com

Website: www.westvalecatholics.org.uk

Our Lady & St. Illtyd with St. Cadoc Parish

Response to the Psalm: The vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!

Twenty Seventh Week in Ordinary Time (A) 8th October 2017

Saturday 7th October

Vigil 4.30pm Cowbridge 5.00pm

Holy Rosary Mass: Margaret Morgan RIP (Jeff)

Sunday 8th October 27th in Ordinary Time

8.30am Llantwit Major 9.00am

Holy Rosary Mass: Thea Boyd Special Intention (PLG)

Tuesday 10th October

7:00pm Cowbridge Service of the Word & Holy Communion

Wednesday 11th October

10.00am Llantwit Major Service of the Word & Holy Communion

Thursday 12th October

10.00am Cowbridge Service of the Word & Holy Communion

Friday 13th October

7.00pm Llantwit Major Service of the Word & Holy Communion

Saturday 14th October

Vigil

10.00am Llantwit Major 4.30pm Cowbridge 5.00pm

Service of the Word & Holy Communion

Holy Rosary Missa Pro Populo

Sunday 15th October 28th in Ordinary Time

8.30am Llantwit Major 9.00am

Holy Rosary Mass: Alf John RIP (SVP)

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR ADORATION Our Lady & St. Illtyd: WEDNESDAY 10.30am to 11am

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession)

Please ask the visiting Priest

RETIRING COLLECTION for CAFOD Harvest Fast

Please pray for the following who request your prayers: Tom McNally, Francis Harris, Tim O’Sullivan, Yvonne Harris, Maria Morgan,

Elizabeth, Rosina Bruen, Mick & Marianne Davey, Ray Cullinane, Fiona Lindsay,

Pat Beverley, Joan Whitton, Gretta Cooper, Dick Barnicott, Olive Collins, Carla Carpanini,

Mike Carey, Simon Stanton, Thea Boyd, Yvonne Henderson, Maisie Moyes MAY THEY BE TOUCHED BY GOD’S HEALING HAND.

THE POPE’S GENERAL INTENTION

That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. PRAYER/REFLECTION (Flor McCarthy, SDB) PLANTED BY GOD Lord, you planted me on this earth. You fenced me around with the love of family and friends. Their care towered over me. In the shelter of this tower I grew in safety and peace. I put out early blossoms; I filled up with leaves. People had great hope for me. You had great hopes for me. But now the year of my life is passing. The harvest is approaching. What fruit have I to show? What if, after all this care, I had nothing to offer but sour grapes? May you, Lord, have mercy on me, and with your patient urging help me to produce the fruits of love. THE VIGIL LAMPS WILL BURN THIS WEEK FOR:- Our Lady & St Illtyd Our Lady: Luke Special Intention Sacred Heart: Lisa Special Intention St. Cadoc Our Lady: Paul Special Intention Sacred Heart: Paul Special Intention

OCTOBER, MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

Please join the Parish Family and pray the rosary during this month. If you are unable to participate in Church please pray at home. The more you pray the rosary and make frequent use of it you come to see how its meditations bring to mind the sweet fragrance not only of the Mother of God, but of Christ himself.

PRISONERS’ SUNDAY: 8th October Prisoners’ Sunday is the official day of prayer and action for prisoners and their dependants. It launches Prisons Week, an ecumenical campaign to pray for those affected by imprisonment across a number of Christian denominations. Prisoners’ Sunday is a time to reflect on how we as individuals, as a Church and as a community are serving those affected by imprisonment.

WHAT’S ON IN THE PARISH THIS WEEK?

The PRAYER GROUP meets weekly on THURSDAY at 2.30pm in Our Lady & St. Illtyd for Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Scripture Reading, Prayer and Intercessions. CHOIR PRACTICE on FRIDAY following the Service of the Word and Holy Communion

ANNOUNCEMENTS Fr. Mark and his Dad are on holiday from 6th to 20th October inclusive. During this time, weekday Mass will be replaced with a Service of the Word & Holy Communion. Confessions, by request to the visiting Priest. Please contact Fr. Tim with any URGENT sick calls during this period (see back page for details). HEALTH & SAFETY: new guidelines recommend that no lighters/matches are left on display in the Church near the candles. Also during the winter, the carpark/Church grounds are adequately lit, please ensure security lights are kept switched on at all times. ST DWYNWEN'S MASS OF CELEBRATION: Saturday 20th January 2018 at 2pm, St David's Cathedral. The Family Life Commission are planning a Celebration of Marriage, around the feast of St Dwynwen, 25th January, the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine. This will be open to all, but invitations will go to those newly married (during 2017) and to any couples celebrating significant anniversaries. Please contact the Parish Secretary if you wish to be included in this special Mass. PIETY STALL: new stock now available; gifts and card for all occasions.

SOCIAL The next FILM NIGHT will be “The Zookeepers Wife” inspired by true events, starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Bruhl on Wednesday 18th October at 6pm in the Parish Centre.

GRATITUDE SINCERE THANKS to Steve O’Mara who has completed the renovation work on the Madonna & Child statue, from the Parish Centre, to a professional standard for the glory of God. Steve has also kindly agreed to take the statue of Our Lady from the Lady Chapel to renovate. Thank you Steve, may God richly bless you. THANK YOU to the members of our Parish Family who contribute regularly to the Parish. Be assured that your generous and sincere contributions in whatever way possible is appreciated and you will be blessed. £255 was received in September. Each one must give as he/she has decided in his/her heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. LOTTO BONUS BALL: thank you to everyone who renewed their membership, the new numbers are displayed on the noticeboard. This fundraising initiative raised £1534.00 for Parish funds during 2016/17.