CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY TO BRONGLAIS HOSPITAL & ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

Parish Priest: Fr. Paul Joseph

Address: Cae’r Odyn,

Rhos Hendre,

Aberystwyth SY23 3PX

Tel: 01970 624642

Mobile: 07903877131

welshmartyrschurch@yahoo.com

WWW.PARISHOFABERYSTWYTH.ORG.UK

DIOCESE OF MENEVIA – ESGOBAETH MYNYW CATHOLIC Parish of ABERYSTWYTH

(FORMERLY OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS & ST. WINEFRIDE) PLWYF CATHOLIG ABERYSTWYTH

(GYNT MAIR YR ANGYLION A SANTES GWENFREWI) & Holy Cross Church, Aberaeron SA46 0DA

DECEMBER 04th 2016: 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

In Fr Paul Joseph’s absence, if you, or a member of your family, are in urgent need of a priest, please contact: Anne Kidner:

01970828459 or Anne Price:

01570470981. They are authorised to contact the emergency supply priests. Yn absenoldeb y Tad Paul Joseph, os os ydych chi neu aelod o’ch teulu mewn gwir angen offeiriad, cysylltwch ag: Anne Kidner: 01970828459 neu: Anne Price: 01570470981. Mae ganddyn nhw awdurdod i gysylltu â’r offeiriad cyflenwi.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: GWEDDI

DROS Y CLEIFION: Gloria Carter,

John McKay, Sr. Eileen (Dolgellau),

Frank Hogg, Jess Macken, Josephine Hunt, Eileen Maloney, Nicholas More, Nancy Davies, Lyn Morris, Nora James, Sr. Clare O'Loughlin, Cath Powell, Grace Pugh, Zena Swordy, Jonathan Gaines, Michael Price,

Georgia Miles, Lyn Morris…

MASS TIMES, PLACE & INTENTIONS

All Weekend Masses in Aberystwyth will take place in

ST. PADARN’S SCHOOL HALL - SY23 1EZ

Bydd Pob Offeren Penwythnos yn Aberystwyth yn: Neuadd Ysgol Padarn Sant – SY23 1EZ

All Weekday Masses in Aberystwyth will take place in

CHURCH HALL - SY23 2HS

Bydd Pob Offeren yn ystod yr wythnos yn Aberystwyth yn: Neuadd Eglwys – SY23 2HS

03.12.16: SAT ABERYSTWYTH

06.00PM WELSH HOLY MASS: 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT FR ADRIAN EDWARDS

04.12.16: SUN ABERYSTWYTH

08.30AM HOLY MASS: 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT Int: SIMON SMITH RIP

04.12.16: SUN ABERYSTWYTH

10.00AM HOLY MASS: 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT Int: PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH

04.12.16: SUN ABERAERON

12.30PM HOLY MASS: 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT Int: ALL SOULS IN PURGATORY AND FOSS

07.12.16: WED ABERYSTWYTH

6.00PM HOLY MASS: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (VIGIL) Int: TINA PATTERSON-RIP

08.12.16: THU DHS DAY

11.00AM HOLY MASS: IMM. CONCEPTION OF BVM Int: KATHLEEN SWEENY-RIP

09.12.16: FRI ABERYSTWYTH

6.00PM HOLY MASS: ST JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOATZIN Int: PAT LEONARD-RIP

10.12.16: SAT ABERYSTWYTH

6.00PM HOLY MASS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Int: ELIZABETH HUNTER-GETWELL INTS

11.12.16: SUN ABERYSTWYTH

08.30AM HOLY MASS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Int: PAT LEONARD-RIP

11.12.16: SUN ABERYSTWYTH

10.00AM HOLY MASS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Int: PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH

11.12.16: SUN ABERAERON

12.30PM HOLY MASS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Int: SHANTI & ERROL JOBSZ FAMILY INTS.

CONFESSIONS: CYFFES ABERYSTWYTH:

SATURDAYS: 5.15–5.45PM & SUNDAYS: 7.45-8.15AM ABERAERON: SUNDAYS: 11.40AM

At any other time,

Fr Paul is available for Confession by appointment.

A wArm welcome to All our visitors… We hope you enjoy your stay here in Mid Wales..! that the weather is good... and that you will return..!

First Holy Communion… 2017 If your child is in Year 3 or above and would like to make their First Holy Communion in 2017 please give their names to Father Paul Joseph or Mrs. Enid Brophy. Classes will be starting on the 8th of January.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: CASGLIAD Y SUL

26.11.16 & 27.11.16 : Aberystwyth: £437.00

27.11.16 Aberaeron: £ 127.48

Many thanks for your generosity…

Llawer o ddiolch am eich haelioni.

COUNTERS

04.12.16: MARGARET TRETHEWEY & JOHN GLASBY

11.12.16: HENRY DRAKE & EDEL SHERRATT

John Glasby

HELP! Volunteers still needed for serving Teas &

Coffees after the 8.30am Mass. If you are willing to

help out, PLEASE contact Fr Paul or Gina Callanan

on 07790537673… THANK YOU..!

RED MISSION BOXES: If you would like your Red Mission

Box to be emptied before Christmas, please bring it to

Mass before December 20th and leave it on the table in

the School Hall for collection. Many thanks for your

generous and faithful support of the missions…

Please remember those whose anniversaries occur this week: Annie Colcombe (1966), Antonia Jones (2013), Patrick Murphy (1975), Simon Smith (2007), Pat McGowan (2011), Alfred Roake (1990), Carolina Torri (1979), Patricia Hogg (2000), Mary Meurig-Davies (2009)… May they rest in Peace..!

CONGREGATIO PRO CLERICIS: Response to petitions on the

Closure of St. Winefride's Church: '..It appears that there may still

be some confusion as to the status of the former parish church of St

Winefride, so perhaps I could assist by clarifying the status of the

building. It was reduced to secular but not unbecoming use (cf.can.

1222:1) by a decree of the Diocesan Bishop on 6 November 2012. As

such, it lost its dedication (cf.can.1212) and ceased to be a sacred

building intended for divine worship (cf.can.1214). An hierarchical

recourse against that decree was rejected by this Congregation on 20th

April, 2013. I do appreciate that has been a painful decision, but the

question is settled and will not be reopened. Since November 2012, therefore, there has been no parish church in the

parish of St Winefride. Having received your correspondence, this

Dicastery was concerned to ascertain what steps are currently being taken

to resolve this situation. The Diocesan Bishop has now fully explained his

proposals to provide a parish church by the end of the year, and I can

confirm that this Congregation is satisfied with those proposals....'

Most Rev. Joel Mercer, Secretary

THE VERDICT FROM ROME: Whether as individuals we agree with the

decision from Rome, it is important for our spiritual life, as a church,

that we collectively accept the decision which has been made in

Rome as an expression of our obedience In Christ to the universal

church. Let us continue to pray as we surrender ourselves more and

more to Christ, that he will draw us ever closer to himself.

SOCIETY OF VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP)... CAROL SERVICE 2016: The SVP are organising a Carol Service

fund raiser to be held in St Padarn’s School Hall on Friday 9th December at 7:00pm. On the night

there will be a selection of well-known Carols, a raffle with some festive prizes and various

refreshments including mulled wine, mince pies and other traditional foods for this time of year. All

proceeds will go to the work of the SVP in Sudan (including South Sudan) which continues to assist

with baby feeding projects, purchasing of medical supplies and providing safe clean water to those in need. You will not need a ticket for the event, but if you are able to, please make a donation to this

worthy cause.

THE JUBILEE STOREHOUSE FOOD BANK box for donated goods is located at the back of the school hall. To find

out what is needed at any given time, please visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/

JubileeStorehouse/?fref=ts NODYN O’R SVP: Mae blwch ar gyfer Banc Bwyd Storfa’r Jiwbili ar gael yng nghefn Neuadd

yr Ysgol. I gael gwybod beth sydd ei angen ar adeg arbennig, ewch i’w tudalen Facebook.

Season of Advent & Christmas in a Christian Way… Let us keep this important information regarding

Christmas: 1. Please do not use the term 'season's greetings' during Christmas. This term is promoted by

people who do not want to take the Name of "Christ". We as Christians should not hesitate to say

"Christ"mas season. 2. It is wrong to use the term 'X'mas. 'X' means unknown in mathematical terminology. But we

as Christians know that it's the birthday of our Saviour Jesus Christ. We know him. He is not unknown to us. So

kindly use the term "Christ"mas as the appropriate word. 3. Let us not use the image of Santa Claus to greet on

Christmas. Christmas is birthday of Jesus not of Santa. This is used for the commercial benefits by

Non-Christians. As Christians let's not send greetings with Santa’s image. Instead, let’s send the image of baby Jesus

in the Crib or Baby Jesus with Joseph and Mary. Let’s celebrate realising the meaning and purpose of Christmas..!

QUIET PRAYER times… ABERYSTWYTH: Rosary: 11am Thursday.

The Church Hall will be open 6 – 7pm on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. ABERAERON: Rosary & Prayer Meeting 10.30am Tuesday.

PLEASE TAKE A NEWSLETTER WITH YOU TO KEEP UP WITH PARISH EVENTS

DIOCESAN LEVY: The Diocesan Levy is set at

29% of Parish Offertory Income based on the Year

End account figures. It is divided by 12 to recover

the monies due, on a monthly basis by direct

transfer from the relevant bank accounts. This

applies to all Parishes. It is a contribution from

every parish to the Diocese which funds the central

administration of the Diocesan Curia.

FLOWER COLLECTION: We will hold a retiring collection on Dec. 10th & 11th weekend, towards CHRISTMAS FLOWERS. Thank you for your generosity…

Flowers for Christmas: A RETIRING

COLLECTION will be held on December 10th &

11th, 2016 towards FLOWERS for Christmas.

Thanks for your contributions..!