Car park System Our Welshpool Church car park is now looked after by a firm called Parking Eye, with Automated Number Plate Recognition system (ANPR). Visitors and those parishioners who have not registered please enter their correct Car Registration Number in to the display terminal in the Church porch. Parishioners who would like to register their car permanently, can get the form from the Parish office, fill the details and handover to the parish priest please. If you are not registered, you will automatically be issued with a £100 fine by Parking Eye. (But there is an option to park your car, if you are visitor for up to 2 hours using pay by phone, please see the details on the Parking Eye notices).
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Preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation:
The first meeting of the Confirmation Candidates and
their parents will be held at St Winefride’s Catholic Church Parish hall,
Welshpool on 17th October2026 at 10.30 for 11am . All of you who would
like to join for the Confirmation class, please come and do attend this first
meeting. ( It may be possible to include others who, although confirmed, are interested in refreshing their Catholic knowledge.)
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Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday:
Next Sunday, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio – his charity for world mission –
through a special collection. This day of prayer, solidarity and giving
unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love which
has the power to transform lives and heal our world. To donate, use the
Missio envelopes, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk
to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your donation if possible
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YOUTH DAY – 21st November:
The next Youth Day will take place at St
Joseph’s Church, Colwyn Bay, on Saturday, 21st November. From
10.30am, with Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter at 1.30pm.
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Prisoners’ Sunday 2026 – 11th October:
This Sunday 11th October, Dioceses nationwide will mark Prisoners’ Sunday, the National Day of Prayer and Action for prisoners and their families. Marking the beginning of the ecumenical Prisons’ Week, this day directs the hearts of the faithful toward all those affected by the criminal justice system, including inmates, their children, victims of crime, and prison staff. Parishes across the Diocese are invited to pray for these communities and, where possible, support the essential work of PACT, which provides vital practical assistance to families and helps individuals rebuild their lives safely upon release.
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YEARLY MASS COUNT – September/October: The annual Mass attendance count takes place, as usual, on the third and fourth weekends of
September and the first and second weekends of October (from 19/20
September to 10/11 October). Bishop Peter asks that, as in previous
years, parishes record the attendance breakdown for each Mass. Parishes with more than one church should provide figures for each church
and each Mass. In addition, this year you are requested to count children separately in order to provide a clearer picture of the capita contribution. For the purpose of this count, children are estimated to be
below 16 years of age. Thank you
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Thank you for supporting CAFOD’s Family Fast Day:
Thank you for putting your faith into action this Family Fast Day. Your generous donations will
help more children stay in school. Children like Tayla in Zimbabwe, where
CAFOD’s local partners worked with her community to install a solar-powered water supply. Now Tayla has access to safe water and nutritious food
at school, helping her to keep learning and develop her God-given talents.
To find out more about the work that your generosity at Fast Day makes
possible visit: cafod.org.uk/parishthankyo
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Missio Red Boxes(Newtown): This is a gentle reminder for the Red
box holders that please bring your filled Red Boxes. Thank you.
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Zoom Prayer meeting: A small group of parishioners are meeting each Tuesday at 7 p.m. by Zoom to meet one another and prayerfully reflect on the following Sunday’s Mass readings. We would welcome anyone who would like to join us. Please email Sister Helen if you are interested. hbamber6@gmail.com
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Please remember in your prayers the well being of our religious Sisters and, priests of the Diocese, and we specially pray for our parishioners who are sick, housebound, in hospitals, hospices and care homes.
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Gift Aid: If you are a Tax Payer Please consider making your offertory donation by using the Gift aid form or standing order. Please remember to write your name, address, sign and date. Thank you for supporting our Parishes .
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MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU
FR JOHNSON CMI
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