As we watch from a distance, we pray for the situation between Ukraine and Russia, hoping for peace, a peace that will last. Here’s our prayer. Time passes,days move on.Politicians play their part,debating, waiting.Troops are deployed,sanctions employed.Each nation spins their own story,hails their own historytells their own taleof sorrow and woe.And on the groundthe peopleContinue reading “A Peaceful Passing of Time”
Author Archives: Dean Atkins
Ripples in a Pond
Today we celebrated the unveiling of the monument in honour of Betty Campbell and which stands in Central Square in Cardiff City centre. Heres the homily preached at her funeral at St Mary’s Church by Fr Dean in 2017 I saw Betty on several occasions before her death. The last time, though, that I sawContinue reading “Ripples in a Pond”
Summer Celebrations
After the disruption of the last eighteen months, we’re really looking forward to our Celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday August 15th. For many years, this celebration, initiated by Fr Graham Francis, has been a popular event in the midst of the Summer for Christians from Cardiff, South Wales andContinue reading “Summer Celebrations”
Rejoice!
We’re back with our weekly bulletin with details about the week ahead, what’s been happening in the parish, and what’s to come! At the heart of our life together is prayer, particularly our celebration of the Mass but we also like to keep busy and, as you’ll see, there is so much in the diary!Continue reading “Rejoice!”
Rejoice (Easter 5)
Our e-bulletin is back after a few missing weeks with news from St Mary’s Church. This Sunday, we’ll be unable to produce our usual weekly paper bulletin with the Order of Mass but we’ll be back to normal next Sunday. You can check it out here: https://sway.office.com/1PQkOHCHLV3oKkeo?ref=Link
The Mystery of the Stone Head
As we look forward to the time when St Mary’s Church can be opened to welcome schools and many other visitors including the many tourists to Cardiff, we’ve been doing a little work in the background! Here’s a little resource, the first of many we hope, to help children explore the history and mystery ofContinue reading “The Mystery of the Stone Head”
Lloyd George Avenue
As you may know, there is an LA consultation in place regarding the proposals to create 92 pay and display parking spaces along the length of Lloyd George Avenue in Butetown for visitors to the city centre and the Bay. You can view the details of this here Whilst the following does not represent theContinue reading “Lloyd George Avenue”
Necessary Sin?
In a few days time, we will light the Paschal Candle, and hear the beautiful words of the Exsultet, the Easter Proclamation. We use some of the words from that beautiful proclamation to explore some of the days of Holy Week Have you seen those ‘video trials’ where children are left in a room withContinue reading “Necessary Sin?”
Go Wild
Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, the birds are tweeting, it’s time to get outdoors! With the most recent changes to COVID restrictions announced by Welsh Government we’re excited that we can now begin outdoor activities for children (only) in our Wild Side and gardens at St Mary’s. So, Go Wild on Tuesday AprilContinue reading “Go Wild”
Rejoice: Holy Week
Our e-bulletin for Holy Week is now available with details of Holy Week and Easter celebrations, gossip from the gardens, and other updates. Check out https://sway.office.com/6C2kM3rR7tah0B3D?ref=Link