Hello Sean….

A few weeks ago we had a visit from a past parishioner….

Sean Sullivan attended All Saints School and at one time also served on the altar, however, he left Ebbw Vale many years ago and now lives in California.

His return visit to see family & friends also enabled him to pop in to the Church. He was pleasantly surprised with the structural changes that have taken place there. He also had the opportunity to check out the school photo’s which  are kept in a book in the porch and was able to identify himself in this photo….

Back ,left – right :- Philip Rees, Michael McAndrew, ? Kenneth Benger, Terry Buckley, Colin O’Leary, Noel Jenkins & Douglas McCarthy.

3rd row -Mr O’Brien, Robert Agnew, Peter O’Leary, David Murphy, Gerald O’Connor, Gerald Lynch, Adrian Lynch, Brian McGhee, Alan Hawkins, Harry Spellman & Mr. Tom Davies.

2nd row- Reg Curtain, SEAN SULLIVAN, Patrick Lynch, Michael Butler, Kenneth McCarthy, Billy O’Connor, Ronald Atwood.

Front- Lawrence O’Leary, Philip Lloyd, Richard Griffiths, Terry McCarthy, Robert Hooper, Paddy O’Leary & Martin Rove.

Fr Evans and “The Friends” send best wishes to Sean and we are happy that we were able to help him a little with his family history.

News ( 20th May 2012)

40th Anniversary….. Today we pray for Archbishop George Stack who celebrates the 40th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood…..

Congratulations from all of us at All Saint’s

The APF Missio boxes… are due to be emptied. Please can loose change be converted into notes and remember to add your name & amount of money collected on the envelope.

Llantarnum Abbey… each year Masses are held throughout the Uk for supporters, friends & families of the APF – Mill Hill Missions. Everyone recognises the red missio box and are aware that the funds raised are used to assist the missions. The APF – The association for the propagation of the Faith – are pleased to inform everyone that the local Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 17 June 2012 at 3pm in Llantarnum Abbey. You can find out more details from the Sisters’ website at www.sistersofstjoseph.org

Llantarnum Abbey (picture taken from their website)

The Catholic People Newspaper… announce in the Parish projects section that repairs of the two parish houses ( Presbytery and adjoining house) will be undertaken and this will enable one to be sold and the other retained for the use of the Parish.

The houses next to the Church..

This week…. we pray for the sick of the parish.

We also remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time and they include:-  Andreas Eul, Annie Lynch, Lana Lynch and  Patrick Lynch. Eternal rest grant unto them O L ord, may they rest in peace amen.

Mass Atendance last week – 121

Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes (WNPL)

This week I was able to obtain a copy of the Lourdes newsletter and have copied sections on to this site.

To obtain a full copy of the newsletter or obtain further information regarding the Welsh pilgrimage then you can contact Ros Welsh at info@waleslourdes.com or by visiting their website at www.waleslourdes.com

The group are attempting to build an archive of past pilgrimages and would welcome your help. This can be done by conveying your stories and / or photo’s to the email addresses above.

The pilgrimage is popular with all ages and individuals from various parishes have attended over a number of years.

If anyone from this parish would like to participate perhaps you could have a chat with Fr. Mike in the first instance and also Martin Harris is able to offer information as well.

The following write up entitled “Praying the Rosary with Bernadette”has been copied from the newsletter…

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Daughters of Charity, Cardiff.

One of our local convents is home to an Order of Sisters known as “The Daughters of Charity”. The local convent is situated in Cardiff.

The Order is described as an “international congregation of women” and was founded by Vincent De Paul and Louise De Marilliac.

Their ministry includes:- caring for the elderly in their own homes, supporting refugees and asylum seekers, prison chaplaincy and education and literacy issues to name but a few!

An image of the Vincentian Cross which was designed in the 1980′s and represents all workers of the Vincentian family.

Much more information about this Order can be obtained by visiting their website at www.daughtersofcharity.org.uk  The main address is at Daughters of Charity, Provincial House, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London NW7 1RE or email them at contact@daughtersofcharity.org.uk

The Cardiff address is – Daughters of Charity of St Vincent De Paul, 200 Grand Avenue, Ely, Cardiff CF5 4HX . Tel: 02920 679594,  email discely@talktalk.net

The Order is always looking for volunteers to help them out.

News (13 May 2012)

This week we pray for the sick of the parish.

We also pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time.

We also pray for the happy repose of the soul of  Arthur Hillman who died last week. His Requeim will take place on Wednesday and further details can be found on the contacts page. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them Amen.

Churches together – will be making a “March of witness in Ebbw Vale” from West End Church to the library on Saturday 26th May at 11am. Please join us, everyone welcome.

Remember the Church hall is open every Sunday after Mass and everyone is welcome to come and join us for a quick cuppa. We’d love to get to know you all – children are also welcome, there is lots ofspace for them to have a run a round.

Mass attendance last week – 128

Rio + 20 & Progressio

You may recall that last week I mentioned a charitable group called Progressio.

This week every Parish in England and Wales has received  resources to enable their parishioners to speak out on behalf of those less fortunate than ourselves.

The summit in Rio has been described as “the biggest UN conference in years”.

The conference will be attended by world leaders and will include discussions about sustainable developement.

The postcards enable us to write a few words “about the future we want”. No stamp is required just post to Progressio and they will ensure that the cards are presented to the  Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg who will be the UK representative.

If you do not belong to a Parish but would still like to participate in this then just contact Progressio and they give you the information that you require.

EVERYONE can make a difference………

World Youth Day 2013

World Youth Day takes place in 2013 in Rio.

These days have been described as “incredibly powerful events…….and appears to have a clear impact on vocations….”

Information regarding the 2013 event can be obtained at www.rio2013.com/en  or www.catholicyouthwork.com

If any youngsters in the Parish are interested in the event then it may be wise to have a chat with Fr Mike and he will be able to advise you with regards to travel with other interested parties etc.