Please keep the following activities in mind: Christian Meditation Group – The meditation group continues to meet, info from Deirdre on 07789 404041 BELMONT ABBEY - All services livestreamed from Belmont Abbey belmontabbey.org.uk/online-streaming ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB – Come and join us for painting, knitting and natter and all kind of craft activities – Fridays after the morning mass in the centre. Tea and coffee provided for a small donation LEPRA APPEAL- Thankyou for your generosity to the appeal for the charity “lepra” last weekend, nearly £450 was donated. Thankyou. MISSION APPEAL – The annual Mission appeal takes place next weekend. This year the appeal is being made on behalf of the Comboni Mission Fathers, also known as the Verona Father
SAFEGUARDING Parishioners are reminded that if they have any safeguarding concerns, regarding the care of children, young people or vulnerable adults they should contact our safeguarding reps - Willie and Evelyn Duggan on (07581) 168719 or Fr. Matthew.
ABERGAVENNY FOODBANK - The donation point for Abergavenny Foodbank is in the church porch. Your continued support by donating items to the food bank is appreciated. The SVP coordinate the transfer of items. The manager of Abergavenny food bank is asking for volunteers to help out at the food bank. for more info visit: https://abergavenny.foodbank.org.uk
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - We tackle poverty in all its forms by providing assistance to people in need. Many thanks with your help with our recent campaigns to help those in need in the community. President Monica Chidgey is walking 100km of the Camino in April to raise funds for the Society visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/monic a-chidgey5?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL. We are also repeating the Lenten Jam-Jar appeal this year to raise funds. For further information on SVP visit: https://www.svp.org.uk contact: presidentg050512@svp.org.uk, or Fr Matthew.
FEAST OF CANDLEMASS - PRESENTATION – Once again this year the parish will be playing host to the religious of the Archdiocese this Monday 2nd February, the Day of Prayer for Consecrated life. Mass at 12noon to be celebrated by Archbishop Mark, followed by lunch in the centre.
EVANGELISATION GROUP – Meets next on Tuesday 10th February at 6.00pm, beginning in Church with exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament from 5.30pm-parishioners are very welcome to join us for this time of prayer.
CONFIRMATION COURSE - will begin later this ear, dates TBC. Candidates need to be in year 8 or above. Next meeting Friday 27th February at 7pm in the centre. The Confirmation has now been confirmed as Sunday 21st June at 10am
PRAYING FOR OUR PARISH. Prayers offered for our parish, Saturdays from 10.45am - 11.30am, with exposition and benediction, every Saturday.
Human Dignity: The Catholic Vision and Why it Matters. The next of our Horizons of Hope talks will be given by Professor John Loughlin on the principles of Catholic Social teaching, and how they impact on the many moral challenges in our world today. At The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey Saturday, 21 February 2026 10am-12.30pm. All welcome! Poster at back of Church
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Heart speaks to Heart’ – being a missionary and synodal diocese – A Pastoral Message to the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia Archbishop Mark has published a pastoral letter calling the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to become a missionary and synodal diocese, built on a foundation of prayer and four key pillars: youth and vocations, evangelising zeal, formation in faith, and loving service of those in need.
HEALING SERVICE: The monthly Service of prayers for healing next takes place in the Abbey Church, Belmont, Hereford at 6.45pm on Friday, 6th February 2026 led by Fr Michael Clothier from the Community of Saint Gregory the Great. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions will be available. All are most welcome!
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