Plwyf Ein Harglwyddes
& Sant Iago, Bangor
Parish of Our Lady
& St. James, Bangor
Dewi Sant a Santes Helen · St. David & St. Helen · Caernarfon
Regular weekly schedule — see bulletin for Easter season variations
Easter season times may vary — please see the bulletin below.
| Date | Observance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 9 Apr | Easter Thursday in the Octave | Bangor 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 11 Apr | Vigil — Divine Mercy Sunday | Caernarfon 18:00 Vigil Mass (new time) |
| Sunday 12 Apr | Easter Divine Mercy Sunday | Bangor 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass |
| Monday 13 Apr | Easter Weekday | Bangor 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 14 Apr | Easter Weekday | Bangor 09:45 Morning Prayer; 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 16 Apr | Easter Weekday | Bangor 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 18 Apr | Vigil — 3rd Sunday of Easter | Caernarfon 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 19 Apr | 3rd Sunday of Easter | Bangor 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass |
| Monday 20 Apr | Easter Weekday | Bangor 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 21 Apr | St Anselm, Bishop & Doctor | Bangor 09:45 Morning Prayer; 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 23 Apr | Feast St George, Patron of England | Bangor 12:15 Holy Mass — Solemnity |
| Saturday 25 Apr | Feast St Mark, Evangelist | Caernarfon 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 26 Apr | 4th Sunday of Easter — Vocations Sunday | Bangor: Family Eucharist 10:00; 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 |
Parish life — April 2026
Pope Leo XIV asks us to pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
We warmly welcome Miss Kelly Abrahams as the new Parish Office Administrator.
Opening times: Monday 10:00–12:00 · Wednesday 15:00–17:00 · Friday 10:00–12:00
Ty Mair, Menai Avenue, LL57 2HH. For pastoral matters please use the parish phone or email during office hours. Please avoid Fr. Savi’s private contact except in emergencies.
The parish is currently in a period of transition regarding its pastoral leadership. Further information will be shared with parishioners in due course. Please keep the parish and its clergy in your prayers.
The card-tap donation machine is currently out of order. Parishioners wishing to make an offering are kindly asked to use direct bank transfer:
Bank: NatWest · Sort code: 55-81-42
Account: 08142068
Bangor and Caernarfon Catholic Church
If you are a UK taxpayer, using Gift Aid envelopes allows the government to add an extra 25% to your donation at no cost to you. Contact the parish office to receive your own numbered envelope.
The 10:00 Mass on Sunday 26th April is a Family Eucharist. We will pray in a special way for parishioners marking a birthday or significant milestone in April. Drop your details into the box at the back of the church.
If you would like your child to be baptised, please contact Fr. Savi to arrange a Baptism Preparation Meeting and set the date for the celebration.
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
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 ↓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 ↓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
Our Lady & St. James, Bangor; St. David & St. Helen · Caernarfon
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.”