Plwyf Ein Harglwyddes
& Sant Iago, Bangor
Parish of Our Lady
& St. James, Bangor
Dewi Sant a Santes Helen · St. David & St. Helen · Caernarfon
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 — June 2026
| Date | Observance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 1 Jun | St Justin, Martyr | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass — St Justin |
| Tuesday 2 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer & 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 4 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Saturday 6 Jun | Vigil — Corpus Christi | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass (Corpus Christi Vigil) |
| Sunday 7 Jun | Solemnity Corpus Christi | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass — Corpus Christi |
| Monday 8 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 9 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer & 10:00 Holy Mass |
| Thursday 11 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass |
| Friday 12 Jun | Feast Most Sacred Heart of Jesus | Bangor: 12:15 Holy Mass — Sacred Heart |
| Saturday 13 Jun | Vigil — 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 14 Jun | 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass — Family Eucharist |
| Monday 15 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 19:00 Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 16 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 & 10:00 Morning Prayer & Holy Mass |
| Thursday 18 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | No Holy Mass |
| Saturday 20 Jun | Vigil — 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 21 Jun | 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 10:00 Holy Mass — N.B. No Mass at 5pm |
| Monday 22 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | No Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 23 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer — No Holy Mass |
| Thursday 25 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | No Holy Mass |
| Saturday 27 Jun | Vigil — 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Caernarfon: 18:00 Vigil Mass |
| Sunday 28 Jun | 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Ss Peter & Paul | Bangor: 10:00 & 17:00 Holy Mass — Ss Peter & Paul |
| Monday 29 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | No Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 30 Jun | Weekday in Ordinary Time | Bangor: 09:45 Morning Prayer — No Holy Mass |
Parish life — June 2026
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.
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) will be celebrated on Sunday 7 June: Holy Mass at Bangor at 10:00 & 17:00, and a Vigil Mass at Caernarfon on Saturday 6 June at 18:00.
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.
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
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.”
