I wKev

HOLY MASS: PRIEST UNITED WITH PEOPLE PRAYING FROM THEIR HOMES

30/08/20: SUN

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: 22ND

SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

INT: ALL PARISHIONERS & THE SICK

30/08/20: SUN

ABERYSTWYTH

11:30AM PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS (TICKET ONLY)

INT: BEN MORGAN – RIP

30/08/20: SUN

ABERAERON

2:30PM PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS (TICKET ONLY)

INT: NOREEN CONWAY - INTENTIONS

31/08/20: MON

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: ST AIDAN & STS OF LINDISFARNE

INT: FOR OUR PERSONAL INTENTIONS

01/09/20: TUE

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: WEEKDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

INT: FOR JOY IN CHRISTIAN VOCATION

02/09/20: WED

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: WEEKDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

INT: FOR PEACE IN THE TROUBLED NATIONS

02/09/20: WED

ABERYSTWYTH

6:00PM PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS (TICKET ONLY)

INT: REENIE O’SHEA - INTENTIONS

03/09/20: THU

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: ST GREGORY THE GREAT, POPE

INT: VOCATIONS TO PRIESTHOOD & CONSD. LIFE

03/09/20: THU

ABERAERON

2:00PM PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS (TICKET ONLY)

INT: BRIAN’S INTENTIONS

04/09/20: FRI

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: ST CUTHBERT, BISHOP

INT: FOR ALL THE EMERGENCY STAFF & FAMILY

04/09/20: FRI

ABERYSTWYTH

2:00PM FUNERAL MASS: PATRICK KEEGAN - RIP

(BY INVITATION ONLY. BOOK WITH FR PAUL)

05/09/20: SAT

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: WEEKDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

INT: PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH & THE SICK

06/09/20: SUN

ABERYSTWYTH

10:00AM

ZOOM

HOLY MASS: 23RD

SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

INT: PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH

06/09/20: SUN

ABERYSTWYTH

11:30AM

PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS (TICKET ONLY)

INT: MARIA CHIAPPA - RIP

06/09/20: SUN

ABERAERON

2:00PM PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS (TICKET ONLY)

INT: EILEEN MAHON - INTS

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR AUGUST: WE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO WORK AND

LIVE FROM THE SEA, AMONG THEM SAILORS, FISHERMAN AND THEIR FAMILIES

THE CYCLE OF PRAYER UP TO SEPTEMBER: A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN

CHRISTIANS & JEWS. THOSE WHO SUFFER PERSECUTION, OPPRESSION & DENIAL OF

HUMAN RIGHTS, EUROPE, HUMAN LIFE, SEAFARERS.

AUGUST 30th 2020 – 22ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

PARISH PRIEST: FR. PAUL JOSEPH

THE CHURCH & PRESBYTERY

OF THE WELSH MARTYRS,

BRYNHYFRYD, PIERCEFIELD LANE,

ABERYSTWYTH SY23 1RX

TEL: 01970 617159

MOB: 07494 305959

ESGOBAETH MYNYW – DIOCESE OF MENEVIA

PLWYF CATHOLIG MERTHYRON CYMRU

CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE WELSH MARTYRS

& HOLY CROSS CHURCH, ABERAERON (SA46 0DA)

welshmartyrschurch@yahoo.com www.parishofaberystwyth.org.uk

REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 234168

CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY TO BRONGLAIS HOSPITAL & ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

GWEDDI DROS Y CLEIFION

Vinitha, Theresa Michael,

David Taylor,

Georgina Holmes,

Jonathan Mathias,

Robert James,

Judith Webb, Leontia Slay,

Eleanor Morris, Gaby Staite,

Jess Macken, Nicholas More,

Nora James, Grace Pugh,

Zena Swordy, Lyn Morris,

Tony Walker, Tess Bromley,

David Morris, Donald Neale

Remembering Our Deads,

Patrick KEEGAN 2020 Penny DAVIES 2009 Agnes Rose TARTT 1992 Eric CYBULLA 1997 Elzbieta SADLER 2006 Louisa Margaret HUWS 1988 Henry FITZGERALD 1992 Maria CHIAPPA 1974 Patrick WALSH 2007 Mary EDWARDS 2005

LET US REMEMBER ALL DEPARTED SOULS

ESPECIALLY THOSE SOULS WHO HAVE NO ONE TO

REMEMBER THEM.

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE! REQUIESCAT IN PACE!

SUNDAY OFFERINGS &

STANDING ORDER FORMS:

Many thanks for posting your

Sunday Offerings through the

Presbytery letter box & for

setting up standing orders.

I am so overwhelmed by your

response to Standing Orders.

Llawer o ddiolch am eich

haelioni.

Thank you for your generosity.

LIVE STREAMING OF HOLY MASS VIA ZOOM

You can watch Holy Mass daily (including Sundays) from the Church of the Welsh

Martyrs. Just follow the link below to join the Zoom Meeting:

Current Zoom Link: (This link is valid until Monday 31st August): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83510356015

New Zoom Link – Valid from Tuesday 1st September: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83766491882

IF YOU CANNOT ACCESS THE LINK, KINDLY TEXT FR PAUL ON 07494305959.

Daily Mass (at 10:00am) will continue to be broadcast via Zoom despite the

resumption of the public celebration of Holy Mass.

PRIVATE PRAYER – PARISH OF THE WELSH MARTYRS

Opening Hours for this week:

(From 30th

August

until 6th

September)

PLEASE NOTE:

Both churches have a limited capacity at the moment (due to the current restrictions).

Stewards will be there at all times to provide assistance & to direct you to your seat.

You must observe social distancing at all times (two metres) while in the church.

You must sanitise your hands on entering and leaving the church.

Individual Prayer / Private Prayer, within a place of worship, is defined as a person or household entering the venue

to pray on their own and not as part of a group, led prayer or communal act. They must be socially distanced from

other individuals or households. Collective or communal prayer and regular scheduled services are not permitted

at this time.

PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS – PARISH OF THE WELSH MARTYRS

Due to Covid 19 restrictions both churches have a limited seating capacity and so if you would like

to attend Holy Mass you will need to book your place.

> Aberystwyth has an increased maximum capacity of 40 (including place for 6 families)

> Aberaeron has a maximum capacity of 17 (including place for 1 family)

How do I book my place?

Book your place with Fr Paul via mobile, landline or email (contact details can be found on the first

page of this Parish Newsletter). He will contact you to confirm your place. If your place is not

confirmed, unfortunately you will not be able to attend as space is limited.

Mass Times for this week: (30th

August to 5th

September)

Mass Times for the following week: (6th

September to 12th

September)

Please Note: From Sunday 6th September Holy Mass in Aberaeron will be at the new time of 2:00pm.

On arrival at the church:

The church will open 30mins before each Mass to receive parishioners & the doors will close 5mins

before it begins. You must sanitise your hands on entering (& leaving the church) & a steward will

direct you to your assigned seat.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no obligation to attend Mass at this time. Stay at home if you feel safer to do so.

If you would like to attend Mass do not feel that you must do so on a Sunday morning. You can

book your place at other Masses during the week.

It is strongly advised you wear a mask for your own safety and the safety of others.

You must observe social distancing at all times (two metres) while in the church.

The use of toilets is currently prohibited.

The daily 10:00am Mass (via Zoom) will continue until further notice.

The cut off to

book your place is

24 hours before the

scheduled time for that

Holy Mass.

The current layout

of each church is

included on the last

page of this

Parish Newsletter.

HELP WITH ERRANDS:

Fr Paul is available to run

errands for anyone in need. If

you would like his assistance

his contact details are at the

top of the Parish Newsletter.

JUBILEE STOREHOUSE FOOD BANK – CURRENT NEEDS (as of 28th

August 2020)

(Donations can currently be deposited at Morrison’s & Penparcau Co-op)

With the usual donations of any dried or tinned food they also need: sweet corn, jam,

sweets, chocolate and cat food. Thank you for your continued generosity!

See their Facebook for more info: https://www.facebook.com/JubileeStorehouse/

SVP – NEWS

DON'T FORGET the SVP are always here to help particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you, or

someone you know, is in need of assistance, whether practical or financial or they just need a listening

ear, please get in touch with us. Contact Kevin McMulkin on 07596609701.

Standing Orders: You can now set up a standing order to support the work of your local SVP

conference in the Parish. Rather than making a donation to us outside the church you can donate a

fixed amount regularly (this could be weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually).

The amount you donate is of course up to you and it can also be gift aided (if you so wish).

If you are interested in setting up a standing order drop us an email via:

stvincentdepaul@parishofaberystwyth.org.uk

SVP Box Collections: Due to Covid 19 (its risks and regulations) we have made the decision to temporarily suspend

our collections after weekend Masses.

and we will send you the forms and the information you will need. This would be a great help to us at this time and

would ensure we have the funds available to help those most in need.

ST PADARN’S SCHOOL - NEWS

We look forward to welcoming pupils back to Saint Padarn’s over the next two weeks.

Please see the table below for the start dates for the various year groups.

Please Note: Pupils need a packed lunch (essential it is nut-free) and drinks each day

until the school dinners resume on 14/09/2020.

Please keep the school pupils

and staff in your prayers as

we return full-time to school.

St Padarn and

the Welsh Martyrs

Pray for us.

LAUDATO SI – PARISH ALLOTMENT – UPDATE

What has been happening?

We collected lots more Apples and Crab Apples after the windy

weather. Unfortunately some of our crops were also damaged.

A trench (as seen left) has been dug in preparation for laying cement

which will become the foundation of the new greenhouse. The

greenhouse should be with us by mid-September and when it comes we

will be in need of volunteers to help with its construction.

Volunteers Needed: We need a group of willing volunteers for various

tasks in the allotment. If you are interested and would like to volunteer

your time contact: Nick Howells on 07455431177. Any help would be

greatly appreciated!

Additional Request:

We are in need of a van to help clear up the garden and bring items to

the recycling centre. If you know of anyone that can help get in touch

with Nick Howells.

MISSIO – RED BOXES:

Can Red Box holders please bring their boxes in for counting. You can leave them in the porch of the

church. Thank you for your continued support.

CONFESSION & ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Recalling the questions a few of you raised concerning the following subjects, directly or indirectly, the following information will be

very useful… Archbishop Leonard P. Blair of Hartford, who is the Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship, issued a

memorandum on the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, in response to inquiries from US Bishops on two questions of

sacramental practice in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, regarding whether it would be acceptable for the Sacrament of

Reconciliation to take place over the phone, and whether it would be acceptable for a nurse or other third party to physically anoint a

person with a swab that a priest dips in oil while the priest performed the rest of the rite.

After relaying the questions to the US Nunciature, Archbishop Christoph Pierre consulted with Archbishop Arthur Roche, Secretary of

the Congregation for Divine Worship in Rome. The response is as follows:

On the question of the Sacrament of Reconciliation: With regard to Penance, it is clear that the Sacrament is not to be celebrated

via cell phone. In addition, in the present circumstances cell phones should not be used even for the amplification of voices between a

confessor and penitent who are in visual range of each other. Current threats against the seal of confession also raise questions about

information on cell phones.

On the proposal to Anoint the sick by a third party: “With regard to the Anointing of the Sick, it is not possible for the anointing

with oil to be delegated to someone else, such as a nurse or a doctor.” The Archbishop concluded with this reminder: I might add that

when it is not possible to administer the Sacrament, then what the Apostolic Penitentiary said about the Sacrament of Penance might

be applied analogously to the Sacrament of the Sick: “Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of

receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, beloved above all

things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by

votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness

of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, no. 1452).”

FIRST PRAYER O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey, as a sign of salvation

and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross,

were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith. “Protectress of the

Roman people”, you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at

Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial. Help us, Mother

of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells

us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to

bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We fly to your

protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but

deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin. Amen.

SECOND PRAYER

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”. In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to

suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection. Virgin Mary,

turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their

loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are

concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to

them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and

employment.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that

hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the

victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking

their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the

Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective

solutions to overcome this virus.

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the

basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will

instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Beloved Mother, help us realise that we are all members of one great family and to recognise the bond that unites us, so

that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us

strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-

powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O

Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

PRAYERS OF

HIS HOLINESS

POPE FRANCIS

TO MARY

DURING THE

CORONAVIRUS

PANDEMIC

COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS – LAYOUT – HOLY CROSS, ABERAERON

COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS – LAYOUT – CHURCH OF THE WELSH MARTYRS, ABERYSTWYTH