This Sunday 7th September , Pope Leo XIV will canonize Bl Carlo Acutis in St. Peter's Square in Rome, together with Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati. Bl Carlo Acutis was born in London in 1991. But he moved to Italy with his parents a few months after his birth. Even though his parents were not particularly religious, but from a very early age, Carlo had a great love for the Eucharist. Although like other teenagers who wore jeans and trainers, played video games, loved computing and websites and enjoyed football, it was obvious that Carlo lived his life for Christ. He used the internet to spread his faith as he created a remarkable website which presents Eucharistic miracles from across the globe. However, after being diagnosed with untreatable leukaemia, Carlo died when he was only fifteen. He was beatified in 2020 following a miraculous healing of a Brazilian child – a healing attributed to his powerful intercession. Here are some of Bl Carlo Acutis’ inspiring quotes: “All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.” “Sadness is looking at ourselves, happiness is looking towards God.” “The Eucharist is the highway to heaven.” “I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.” ‘God’s Influencer’ - a short biography of Carlo Acutis is available for £7.50 from the Church Shop

Tuesday 23rd September 7pm Front room of the Presbytery All are welcome to attend If you have any topics to discuss and are unable to attend please contact Parish office.

This Sunday 17th August Mass at 3pm Please bring your own seat All are welcome!

The diocesan Catholic Charismatic Team invites you to a Saturday with praise & worship, Mass and small group sharing at  Jubilee shrines across the Archdiocese. Each day runs 10 am - 3pm, please bring packed lunch. 14 June - Sacred Heart Centre, Swansea SA6 6HX 28 June - Belmont Abbey, Hereford HR2 9RZ 5 July - St Non’s Retreat, SA62 6BN

Some young people in our Archdiocese are going to the Canonisation of Bl Carlo Acutis in Rome. We are asked to make a contribution to cover their cost. There is a second collection this weekend.

(for Year 9 students to university age) 15th March 2025 The Cardiff-Menevia Youth will be led by Father Martin Donnelly. Cost: £31, which inc. transport (please bring packed lunch) Please sign up by Friday 21 February through link: https://forms.gle/6bD2kM3hfQv2sFjC9 or scan poster’s QR code in Church porch. For further details contact: Fr Martin Donnelly on olqpllanelli@btinternet.com or Deacon Christian Mahoney on youth@rcadc.org 07764515864

Friday 14th February St David Cathedral, Cardiff For full details of the schedule, please visit: https://rcadc.org/blessed-carlo-acutis-relic-tovisit-cardiff-menevia/ Blessed Carlo will be proclaimed a Saint by Pope Francis in Rome on 27th April 2025.

St David's College, Cardiff Saturday 14th December Open to those aged 12-19 Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop Led by Fr Matt Roche-Saunders & Dn Christian Mahoney Programme includes: Mass with our choir, inspiring talks & discussions, prayer and Adoration, great food, music and fun activities Please register at the sign up sheet at Church porch

Archdiocese of Cardiff & Diocese of Menevia Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome 16th – 20th June 2025 Price: £1,030pp sharing a twin room on a half board basis. Single rooms at a supplement of £70. Price included return airfare with baggage, accommodation, transport, gratuities and all entrance fees. Deposit of £300 and completed booking form required by 16th September 2024. For itinerary and booking form, please visit: www.rcadc.org/join-us-for-the-2025- jubilee-pilgrimage-to-rome/