Saint Joseph’s R.C. Parish, Cardiff

The tabernacle lit from behind

22nd Week in Ordinary Time: Friday

When the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast

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Twenty-first Week of Ordinary Time

Father, help us to seek the values that will bring us lasting joy in this changing world.

For a reflection on the readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year, go to the Magazine Page

Quote of the Week

“Do not think lightly of the Lord’s discipline, or be discouraged when he corrects you.”

Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 12, Verse 5

CAFOD Pakistan Flood Appeal

For more information about this appeal, about the work that is being carried out, or to donate to the appeal visit the CAFOD website

Scripture Study

The weekly Scripture Study will start again at the beginning of September.

Masses and Services This Week

  • links - links to websites for children.
  • art - christian art by the masters, plus a short reflection.
  • books - book recommendations covering serveral categories.
  • poetry - original poetry, mostly by people in the parish.
  • photos - original photography, mostly in and around cardiff.
  • stories - original prose/fiction by people in the parish.
  • q & a - why fast? what does ‘magnum pietatis opus’ mean? etc.
  • services - times of masses and confessions in the parish.
  • joseph - a short article about our patron, saint joseph.
  • sisters - a little bit about the Sisters of st. joseph of annecy.
  • clergy - a little bit about the clergy in our parish.
  • chaplaincy - information about hospital chaplaincy services.
  • contact - a few ways to contact us.
  • magazine - the magazine page, which changes each week.
  • work - information about parish projects.
  • views - short essays on some interesting topics.
  • fr. chris - regular updates from our parish priest.
  • sisters - news from the sisters of st joseph of annecy.
  • diary - events coming up in the parish and the diocese.
  • girm - short articles on the general instruction of the roman missal.
  • commentary - a commentary on the mass.
  • prayers - prayers useful for occasional liturgies.
  • reflections - reflections useful for various situations.