Plwyf Ein Harglwyddes
& Sant Iago, Bangor
Parish of Our Lady
& St. James, Bangor
Dewi Sant a Santes Helen · St. David & St. Helen · Caernarfon
Sunday 24 May 2026 — Our Lady & St. James, Bangor
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Sunday 3 May 2026 — Our Lady & St. James, Bangor
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Regular weekly schedule — see bulletin for Easter season variations
Easter season times may vary — please see the bulletin below.
April & May 2026
| Date | Observance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 25 Apr | Feast St Mark, Evangelist | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 26 Apr | 4th Sunday of Easter — Vocations Sunday | Bangor: 10:00 Family Eucharist; 17:00 Holy Mass; World Day of Prayer for Vocations |
| Monday 27 Apr | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 28 Apr | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer; 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 30 Apr | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Date | Observance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 2 May | Vigil — 5th Sunday of Easter | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 3 May | 5th Sunday of Easter | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass |
| Monday 4 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 5 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer; 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 7 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 9 May | Vigil — 6th Sunday of Easter | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 10 May | 6th Sunday of Easter | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass |
| Monday 11 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 12 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer; 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 14 May | Feast The Ascension of the Lord | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass; Holy Day of Obligation |
| Saturday 16 May | Vigil — 7th Sunday of Easter | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 17 May | 7th Sunday of Easter — World Communications Day | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass; second collection for the Catholic Communications Network |
| Monday 18 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 19 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer; 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 21 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 23 May | Vigil — Pentecost Sunday | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 24 May | Easter Pentecost Sunday | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass; Bishop Peter visits the old school building at 12:30 pm |
| Monday 25 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 26 May | Easter Weekday | No Mass |
| Thursday 28 May | Easter Weekday | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 30 May | Vigil — Trinity Sunday | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 31 May | The Most Holy Trinity | Bangor: 10:00 Family Liturgy; 17:00 Holy Mass |
Parish life — May 2026
Let us pray that everyone — from large producers to small consumers — be committed to avoiding wasting food, and that everyone has access to quality food.
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.
Congratulations to our ten candidates received into full communion during Holy Week. Following their Baptism and Confirmation, they are deepening their faith through two stages of Mystagogia:
Tier 1: Weekly meetings with sponsors following a guided formation programme.
Tier 2: Fortnightly group sessions led by the RCIA team using the Sycamore programme and digital resources.
17 May is World Communications Day. There will be a second collection at all Masses to support the Catholic Communications Network.
Please note that there will be no Mass on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Bishop Peter will lead the 10:00 a.m., mass and at 12:30 pm, he will lead a special visit to say goodbye to the old school building. Everyone is welcome to walk through the halls and view the photographs before the move to the new site.
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.
Our parish community extends its sincere gratitude to Iriele Kingsley, one of our dedicated members of the Parish Advisory Committee, for his generous and committed service. His insight, support, and steady presence have been a real blessing to the life of our parish.
Iriele Kingsley has now stepped down from the Parish Council due to work commitments, and we fully understand the demands he faces. We remain deeply grateful for his willingness to continue offering practical help whenever possible.
Thank you, Iriele, for your faithful service and ongoing support. Please be assured of our prayers for you and your family.
As we look ahead, the parish will be replacing and expanding the Parish Advisory Committee to reflect the growing needs and diverse profile of our community
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
Family Liturgy will take place on Sunday 31 May at 10:00 am. All families are warmly welcome.
First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 6 June at 10:00 am at Our Lady & St. James, Bangor. Please keep our candidates and their families in your prayers.
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. Includes details for parents, godparents, and marital status. Please contact Fr. Savi to arrange a preparation meeting before submitting.
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.”