Organ Music for the Bell Tower As part of our fundraising for the Church Bell Tower, there will be three organ recitals taking place between now and Christmas. They are: 24th September – Peter Clark 15th October – Huw Morgan 12th November – Tim Lyons All recitals start at 7.00pm and there will be a retiring collection in aid of the Bell Tower fund. Please come and support the music, the organists, and your Parish.

The Holy Family’s Obedience & Faith (4) Mary, the Mother of God, not only most willingly obey to God and the law of Moses, even within the family she also very gladly subject to her husband Joseph. Through private Divine Revelation to Venerable Mary of Agreda, we can have a glimpse of a loving conversation between Mary and Joseph, when Mary wished to visit Elizabeth after learned that her cousin was pregnant at an old age: "My lord and husband, it was made known to me by the divine light, that the prayer of my cousin Elizabeth, the wife of Zacharias, has been heard through the graciousness of the Most High; she has conceived a son, though she was sterile. Since she has received this wonderful blessing, I hope that through God's unending generosity, her Son will greatly please and glorify the Lord. I think that on this occasion I am obliged to visit her and talk to her on certain things so to give her consolation and spiritual encouragement. If this is pleasing to you, my master, I will do it with your permission, because I am entirely under your will and pleasure. Please think what is best for me and tell me what I should do.” And Joseph answered: "My Lady and Wife, You knew that my greatest wish is to serve You with diligence and attention; for I have strict confidence in Your great virtue, that You will not prefer anything which is not according to the greater pleasure and glory of the Most High; and this is also my belief about this journey. I am happy to go with You and take care of your needs on the way, lest you travel alone without your husband’s company and experience something unexpected. Please set the day when we shall leave together." The most holy Mary thanked her prudent spouse Joseph for his loving solicitude and for his attentive cooperation with the will of God in whatever he knew to be for his service and honour. They both concluded to depart immediately on their visit… Reference: The Mystical City of God, Ven Mary of Agreda

O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law upon love of you and of our neighbor, grant that, by keeping your precepts, we may merit to attain eternal life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Bell Tower Fundraising Cardiff Museum Visit Sunday 18th October Meet Angelo & colleague at the Museum at 11am. The tour will take about 2 hours. Tickets £10.00 will be available from next weekend from the Church porch. Only 15 places available so sign up quickly. If more people interested then another date could be available. ------------------ Guess the Amount The Winner is Carla Carpanini The amount in the jar £215.08 We raised the amazing total of £501.90 -------------- Date for Diary Bell Tower Fundraising - Parish Autumn Fayre Saturday 10th October St Peter’s Hall (behind Church) Free Entry. All are welcome. We need donations for the following: Raffle prizes; Bottles (alcohol, drinks, shampoo); new/nearly new Toys; Jewelleries; Home-made Cakes (nearer to the date) Please bring them into the Church porch from Sunday 27th September to Friday 9 th October. Thank you for your support. ------------------ Bell Tower Fundraising £103.00 Parish Picnic Raffle £1203.99 Tabletop Sale £501.90 Guess the Amount £3080.00 Private Donations (x4) £70.00 Collection Box (G-Aid) £125.37 Collection Box St Peter's Parish value your every effort, whether it is big or small, in helping with the Bell Tower fundraising.

There will be a meeting on Thursday 10th September at 7pm in the Presbytery for those who are interested in organising the autumn fayre. If you already know what stall you would like to run please fill in the form at Church porch.

The Holy Family’s Obedience & Faith (2) After Angel Gabriel spoke to Joseph in a dream that he should remain to be the ‘father’ of Jesus, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and who was to be the Saviour of his people, it did filled this poor soul once so troubled and confused with inconceivable joy and happiness. Because Joseph believed this was not merely a dream but God’s Mystery was truly being revealed to him. But all these knowledge did not cause Joseph to feel more superior than others or has the world at his feet. In his humbleness, he did not made himself to be an exception to the law in this world. He obeyed to the decree of Caesar, his temporal ruler, and travelled with Mary for days from Galilee to Bethlehem in order to be enrolled and to be taxed because he was of the house of David. For Joseph also believed all that happened is ordained by God and trusted in all events His Providence will help and direct him. But waiting for the Holy Family ahead is another greater trial of faith and obedience, when the angel spoke to Joseph in another dream to ask them to flight to Egypt. Joseph and Mary is not unaware of the immense danger along this journey which can last for 2-3 weeks: they could be attack or devour by wild animals, get rob or killed by thieves, die of hunger or thirst, die of heatstroke or freeze to death…Even if they survived, the hardship of crossing the desert is not for a timid heart. Not forgetting the Holy Family at that time was so vulnerable (with a woman and a new-born child). Joseph and Mary still willing to be obedient to God’s Will and did not delay in making this ‘possible journey of no return’. How much courage and faith in God they need to make this possible! If we look at ourselves, how often we turn our back from obedience because we encounter some inconvenience! Let us pray today we can practice this virtue better. Because God love the ones who obey. References: ●www.prayinglatin.com/joyful-mystery-meditations/ ●The Mystical City of God, Ven Mary of Agreda

Bishop Stock: ‘Do not reject God’s loving gift of life’ Bishop Marcus Stock, Bishop Leeds, makes this call ahead of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, 11 September. “Our time is precious. “Throughout our lives, we hope for more, or at least enough time to spend with others or have quiet time to ourselves. Time to complete projects at home or at work, to increase our knowledge, develop our talents, and fulfil our potential. Every day, every moment is precious. Not to be wasted or cut short. And perhaps our time is most to be treasured when it is running out toward the natural end of our lives. “Time to change our hearts and minds, come to terms with what we have achieved or left undone, reconcile with others, perhaps to pray Maybe for the first time ever, so that even in our last few moments we experience the peace which comes through God’s mercy and forgiveness. Assisted dying and dignity in dying are simply euphemisms for assisted suicide. There are many ways in which people can rightly and properly be assisted to die with dignity. By offering them our love and care, by supporting them and their families with our prayers, and through the services provided by palliative care and hospices. Advanced age, sickness, or improperly managed pain should never be the reason for someone to want to commit suicide, least of all with the help of the very healthcare professionals who care for them and the families who love them. “As Catholics, we believe in the dignity of all human life throughout its natural span. We believe that, except in cases where our mental health is adversely affecting our capacity to make balanced choices, to intentionally take our own life is a rejection of God’s loving gift of life to us. And is therefore one of the gravest of sins. Living with the fear of death and pain is part of our human condition. But if, in the fullness of our time on earth, that natural fear is met with compassion, prayer, and the best medical, pastoral, and spiritual care, surely all people can live and die with true dignity.”  Please complete the postcard and send it to your MP, asking them to vote “no” to the Bill.

O God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, look graciously upon your beloved sons and daughters, that those who believe in Christ may receive true freedom and an everlasting inheritance. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Mass of Thanksgiving Saturday 19th September St Peter’s Church 5.30pm During the Mass, Archbishop Mark will present Peter Sullivan and Ray George with medals in grateful appreciation for their contribution to our Catholic community. Social Gathering Following the Mass of Thanksgiving, there will be a celebration in St Peter’s Hall (behind the Church) to congratulate Peter and Ray. We hope this will be a Parish family occasion. In order to have an idea of numbers for the buffet (please BYO refreshments), can you add your name to the list in the Church porch. If you are able to help with the buffet, or set up and/or clean up, please can you let Annette or Geraldine know or email stpetersprayerlinks@gmail.com