Plwyf Ein Harglwyddes
& Sant Iago, Bangor
Parish of Our Lady
& St. James, Bangor
Dewi Sant a Santes Helen · St. David & St. Helen · Caernarfon
Sunday 14 June 2026 — Our Lady & St. James, Bangor
Fr. Savi presented the pupils who had made First Holy Communion the previous week to the congregation.
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Saturday 6 June 2026 — Our Lady & St. James, Bangor
A joyful morning as thirteen children — Edward A, Edward J, Grace, Daniella, Ebube, Ruben, Michael, Samuel, Gracie, Daniel, Jason, Alvin, and Olivia — received the Body of Christ for the first time.
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Sunday 31 May 2026 — Our Lady & St. James, Bangor
A photo essay from today’s Family Liturgy Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
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Blessings and best wishes for our dedicated altar server celebrating his birthday this week.
Regular weekly schedule — see bulletin for variations on feast days
Times may vary on feast days — please check the bulletin below.
Ordinary Time — July 2026
| Date | Observance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 2 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | No Holy Mass |
| Saturday 4 Jul | Vigil — 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 5 Jul | 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass |
| Monday 6 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 7 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer & 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 9 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 11 Jul | Vigil — 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 12 Jul | Sea Sunday 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass — Stella Maris (second collection) |
| Monday 13 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 14 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer & 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 16 Jul | Feast Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 18 Jul | Vigil — 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 19 Jul | 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass |
| Monday 20 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 21 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer & 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 23 Jul | Feast St Bridget of Sweden | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 25 Jul | Feast St James, Apostle — Vigil, 17th Sunday OT | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 26 Jul | Family Eucharist 17th Sunday OT — Ss Joachim & Anne | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass — World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly |
| Monday 27 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 28 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer & 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 30 Jul | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Sunday | Readings |
|---|---|
| 5 July — 14th OT | Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9,11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 |
| 12 July — 15th OT | Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 |
| 19 July — 16th OT | Wisdom 12:13,16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 |
| 26 July — 17th OT | 1 Kings 3:5-6a,7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 |
Parish life — July 2026
On Sunday 12 July the Church celebrates Sea Sunday, a day dedicated to praying for seafarers, fishers, and all who work at sea. A second collection will be taken to support the vital ministry of Stella Maris, providing pastoral care, practical assistance, and spiritual support to those whose lives and livelihoods depend on the sea.
After a long hiatus since our last celebration in 2011, our parish is preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation once again. If you or your child wish to receive Confirmation, please complete a registration form — available in the Forms section below and in the church — and return it as indicated to join the preparation programme.
On Sunday 26 July — the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne — we celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. During our Family Eucharist we will honour the grandparents and elderly of our community, and pray for all parishioners celebrating a milestone or birthday in July. To include a name, please complete a slip at the back of the church and place it in the letterbox.
Bangor and Caernarfon churches need volunteers to keep these sacred spaces clean, tidy, and welcoming. Tom E. is looking for extra hands for both the indoor team (Our Lady's Cleaners United) and the outdoor group (OLSJ Outdoor Helpers) in Bangor. Contact Tom at the church.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” — Col 3:23
The usual Chaplaincy programme is suspended for the summer, but occasional events will be advertised via the Chaplaincy email list.
Confirmations: Congratulations to Nellie Grindley and Tom Everleigh, whom Bishop Peter confirmed on 26 May at the Chaplaincy (Tom was also received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church).
Graduations: Summer graduations take place 6–10 July. Let us remember the students as they move on to the next phase of their lives, and pray that they use the knowledge and skills they have learned here to make the world a better place.
The PAC and Parish Finance Committee have appointed Mr. Alan Wilkinson, Mr. Anthony Anisiobi, and Mr. Richard Allsopp to handle all boiler issues. Mr. Paul Rowlinson will manage all insurance-related issues. We thank them for their service to the parish.
Please send any news items to be published in THE FLAME — August Edition to bangorparishflame@outlook.com by the second week of July.
As a parish community, it is important that we all remain attentive to one another’s safety and wellbeing. In the event of an emergency, quick and responsible action can make a real difference. This responsibility belongs to all of us, not only to the priest at the altar.
You may have noticed the nylon ventilation cables installed around the church. These are essential for the proper ventilation of the building, as there is no other ventilation system in place. Please ensure that they are never removed, blocked, or tampered with.
We also ask everyone to be especially mindful during services. For example, if someone enters the sacristy and does not return within a reasonable time, or if the main power supply needs attention, or if the sound system or light do not function properly, it is important that someone from the assembly checks the situation. It is far easier for a parishioner to step out briefly than for the priest to leave the altar during Mass. Your awareness and care are therefore vital.
In the coming months, we hope to organise basic emergency‑response training for a small group of parish volunteers, ideally in collaboration with the local fire service. This will help us be better prepared should an emergency ever arise.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our parish a safe and caring place for all.
The card-tap donation machine in the church is currently out of order. For now, offerings can be made by direct bank transfer or by the usual cash envelopes.
Young people of the parish are invited to join the Altar Servers Ministry. Boys and girls are welcome — full training and guidance will be provided.
To join, please speak to Fr. Savi after Mass or contact the Parish Office.
Supporting those in need through practical action and befriending.
Adam Faries (President): 07886 027689
Anne Breslin (Secretary): 07759 759242
Our Safeguarding Representative is Jo Charles.
Tel: 07454 958980
The Diocese of Wrexham is a Registered Charity No. 700426.
Download, print, and return to the parish office or the box at the back of the church
If you are a UK tax payer, please use this charity gift aid declaration – single donation form to make your donation to upgrade the chursh's sound system go further.
Download ↓Application form for the Baptism of a child. Kindly attach the required documents: details for parents, godparents, residency, marital status (if married), and the child’s birth certificate. Please contact Fr. Savi to arrange a preparation meeting at least three months before the proposed date of Baptism.
Download ↓Registration form for children preparing to receive their First Holy Communion. Includes faith formation questions and a parental commitment to attend preparation sessions.
Download ↓Registration form for the rite of Confirmation. Includes faith formation questions, documentation requirements and commitment to attend preparation sessions.
Download ↓For children wishing to serve at the altar, or already serving. Provides contact details for scheduling, training, and parish events. Parental consent required.
Download ↓Registration form for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. For anyone exploring the Catholic faith or wishing to be received into the Church. Sessions are held on Thursday evenings.
Download ↓A step-by-step guide to arranging a Catholic marriage at the parish, covering documentation, marriage preparation, mixed-marriage permissions, and civil requirements. Please contact Fr. Savi at least 6–12 months in advance.
Download ↓When a loved one passes away, the parish is here to support you with care and dignity as you prepare the funeral liturgy. The guide aids in making proper arrangements that reflect your wishes.
Download ↓All forms should be returned to the parish office or placed in the box at the back of the church. For queries, contact the Parish Office: 01248 370421 or speak with Fr. Savi after Mass.
A living tradition of sacred music
The church is fortunate to possess an 1895 three-manual organ by Bishop & Son, used to accompany the choir at Sunday morning services and played at concerts and events throughout the year.
To learn more, visit the National Pipe Organ Register. To arrange a visit, contact our organist Abhay at atporganist@icloud.com.
| Division | Stop |
|---|---|
| Pedal | 32′ Contra Bass |
| 16′ Violone | |
| 16′ Bourdon | |
| 8′ Bass Flute | |
| Choir to Pedal | |
| Great to Pedal | |
| Swell to Pedal | |
| Choir | 8′ Rohr Flute |
| 8′ Dulciana | |
| 8′ Clarinet | |
| 4′ Lieblich Flute | |
| Choir Octave | |
| Swell to Choir | |
| Great | 16′ Contra Gamba |
| 8′ Open Diapason I (display) | |
| 8′ Open Diapason II | |
| 8′ Clarabella | |
| 4′ Principal | |
| 4′ Flauto Traverso | |
| 2′ Flautina | |
| Swell to Great | |
| Swell | 16′ Double Diapason |
| 8′ Violin Diapason | |
| 8′ Lieblich Gedact | |
| 8′ Vox Angelica | |
| 8′ Voix Celeste | |
| 8′ Cornopean | |
| 8′ Oboe | |
| 4′ Geigen Principal | |
| III Mixture | |
| Tremulant | |
| Swell Octave · Swell Suboctave |
The church has a voluntary choir which sings at the 10:00 Sunday Mass each week, as well as enriching the liturgy on days of obligation and major celebrations throughout the liturgical year.
The choir sings hymns, congregational mass settings, and occasional anthems. All are welcome to join.
To find out more, please speak with one of our choir members after the Sunday morning Mass, or contact our organist:
Abhay
atporganist@icloud.com
We are here to serve
Fr. Savi Menachery CMI
Parochial Administrator
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.”
