Belmont Abbey

08/09/2026

After seven years of service, the Facebook Administrator is planning on stepping down to spend more time in the garden! We are therefore looking for someone to take on this important role for the parish. There will be a handover to explain everything that's required.

If you are interested in finding about more about the role, please send a DM to the page, or contact the Chair of the Pastoral Parish Council by email, [email protected].

We are hoping that someone will come forward so that there can be an announcement at the PARISH OPEN MEETING & AGM, which takes place on Saturday, 19th September, 10.00am–12.30pm.

You are welcome to come and join us and discover the many groups, ministries and activities that make up our parish. There will be an opportunity to meet those involved at stations around The Chapterhouse, find out more about what we do, and discover how you can get involved. Elections for members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) will also take place. Nomination papers are available in the glass porch, and we warmly encourage parishioners of all ages and backgrounds to consider this important role in helping to guide the future of our parish.

06/09/2026

One of our parishioners, Jeanette, is celebrating her 90th birthday. A group of Oblates, friends, and members of the monastic community got together for a surprise celebration after Mass this morning!

Please keep Jeanette in your prayers, and thankyou to everyone who came along to help share in this special occasion.

06/09/2026

The special Day of Creation, organised by our CAFOD group, took place last Monday. The different stations that were set up around the garden have now been placed in the Memorial Altar Chapel for the Season of Creation.

The theme of Living Water permeates the three stations. The first is a reflection on how water is used in the Bible. The second is a depiction of how Christ is the firstborn of all creation and in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. He is before all things and in him all things hold together.

The final picture shows Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. Christ is the living water through which we gain eternal life.

Thank you particularly to Helen Jenkins and the rest of the CAFOD group for organising this amazing and reflective day on the importance of water and the whole of creation.

05/09/2026

The link to the latest newsletter is here, as well as back issues of the newsletter. Please check for all the information about services, events and activities. And yes, the link is correct this week!

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02/09/2026

The WOW group met yesterday morning and were delightfully entertained by Fr Dominic, sharing his magic and stories of his life as a “Monk Magician”. WOW meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 11.00am in The Chapterhouse. A warm welcome is to any widows or widowers who would like to join us for a cuppa, cake and friendly chat. (Images: Julie Mirfin)

31/08/2026

Thankyou to everyone who came to the parish BBQ yesterday. Our prayers were answered with the weather! We are also grateful to everyone who was involved in organising the event; if you'd like to see about helping in future, why not check out the website to find out about volunteering opportunities for the parish?

(Images: Chris Bentall)

29/08/2026

Here's this weeks parish newsletter with lots of events and services to read about.

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27/08/2026

A few images from the Mass of the Assumption celebrated at Rotherwas Chapel last week. Thankyou to everyone who attended and participated, particularly to Abbot Brendan for enabling the Mass to take place. (Images: Lucy Zammitt)

25/08/2026

The funeral of Marian Luscombe will take place at Belmont Abbey on Wednesday, 2nd September at 10.00am. Please pray for the repose of her soul, and all of the faithful departed.

24/08/2026

The CAFOD Season of Creation event takes place on Tuesday 1 September, beginning with Mass at 10.15. All are welcome, details on the poster attached. Please book lunch via the email provided. Thankyou!