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Book Group - Concludes this week. We meet after mass on Monday 16th to look at Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’. We consider ‘Becoming like the Father’. Our next book (Spring 2020) is I. Matthew’s ‘Impact of God’ about St John of the Cross.
Nightshelter - Begins this season in St German’s next Saturday 21 December. We will be setting up beds after mass and your help would be appreciated. Rota for December has now been sent out via email. January’s rota to follow asap. If you would like to help in any way please contact Fr Phelim. Church Clean - Many thanks to all who helped on Wednesday past. Unfortunately, due to low numbers we weren’t able to complete the clean this past week. If you can help us on Friday 20th Dec at 11am we would be grateful. Building Work - Is now complete and a huge thank you to Peter and Angela who liaised with architects, banks, builders etc to make this possible. We still have some internal decoration to do but the fabric of our church is now more secure than ever. O Antiphon Prayer - begins this week each evening at 7pm. It is a quiet reflection of just under an hour when we can escape the busyness and consumption of this season and place our cares and worries on the God who loves us Advent & Christmas - service details on our website & at the back of the Church. Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. Concerts at St German’s - There is a list of these events at the back of the church as well as a sign up page for those who are willing to help set up and tidy away. Recently Departed: Violet May Bladen, John Graham Howard Hill RIP.
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Nightshelter - Begins this season in St German’s next Saturday 21 December. We will be setting up beds after mass and your help would be appreciated. Rota for December has now been sent out via email. January’s rota to follow asap. We also need new or nearly new coats - mostly for men but some women’s coats also. New gloves and socks would also be greatly appreciated.
We welcome Moorland Primary School to St Saviour’s on Wednesday 18th December for their Christmas Celebration at 10.00am. Antiphon Prayer - begins this week each evening at 7pm (from Tuesday). It is a quiet reflection of just under an hour when we can escape the busyness and consumption of the season and place our cares and worries on the God. Christmas Flower orders need to be finalised today. Money and dedications with orders please - see Gwyneth for details. Posada - Las Posadas begins its journey today around the parish today. Please sign up on the list provided if you would like to host the Holy Family for the night. Cards - Our Christmas Greeting display is now available. Why not post a message and donate the money saved to St Saviour’s? Don’t forget to gift aid if you can. Carols and a Cuppa. Please spread the word (next Saturday at noon) Once again we look forward to opening our doors to our local community. Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. Recently Departed: Violet May Bladen, John Hill RIP. Advent Benediction - There will be a service of Adoration and Benediction tonight in St Saviour’s with some gentle music to reflect our waiting with hope for Christ.
Book Group - resumes this week. We meet after mass on Monday 9th to look at Henri Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’. We look at part 4 ‘The Father’ Advent Healing Service - This coming Wednesday 11 December we will have a healing service in St German’s for Advent at 6pm. Praying for healing and release from all physical, social, mental or spiritual ailments and suffering has always been a focus for church communities. Please join us on Wednesday to pray for yourself or for someone close to you. Nightshelter - Begins this season in St German’s on Saturday 21 December. We are still short of people for the Nightshift teams. If you were willing even to do part of a night we would be very grateful. Rotas will be sent out this week via email. Please keep our guests in your prayers this Winter and also those who give their time to help them. Advent & Christmas - service details on our website & at the back of the Church. Weekday services - No mass on Wednesday due to School Nativity at 9:30am. Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust. Concerts at St German’s - There is a list of these events at the back of the church as well as a sign up page for those who are willing to help set up and tidy away. Recently Departed: Violet May Bladen RIP. Advent Benediction - There will be a service of Adoration and Benediction tonight in St Saviour’s with some gentle music to reflect our waiting with hope for Christ.
Advent Healing Service - This coming Wednesday 11 December we will have a healing service in St German’s at 6pm. Nightshelter - Begins this season in St German’s on Saturday 21 December. We are still short of people for the Nightshift teams. If you were willing even to do part of a night we would be very grateful. Rotas will be sent out this week via email. We also need new or nearly new coats - mostly for men but some women’s coats also. New gloves and socks would also be greatly appreciated. Advent & Christmas - service details on our website & at the back of the Church. Christmas Flower orders need to be finalised by Sunday 15th December (next Sunday) Money and dedications with orders please. Posada - Next Sunday Las Posadas begins its journey around the parish. Please sign up on the list provided if you would like to host the Holy Family for the night. Christmas Cards - Our Christmas Card display will be ready from next Sunday. Instead of sending cards you can post a message on the display and make a donation to church funds. Please gift aid if you can. Carols and a Cuppa. Please spread the word (and take a poster to display) Once again we look forward to opening our doors to our local community. Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady Sanctuary Lamps. We have new lists for 2020. Please sign up if you would like to sponsor a lamp and make a dedication. Please give the £4.00 donation to John. Recently Departed: Violet May Bladen RIP. Welcome & thank you to Fr Keith Kimber for preaching & presiding today. Candlelit Advent Carols - Our annual service of carols and lessons for advent will take place this evening at 6pm. For more details see Geraint.
Refreshments - No tea and coffee today after mass because our hall is hosting a large lunch. Instead we will have some soft drinks and, for those who wish, freshly made Gins & Tonic. All are welcome. Congratulations - to Joyce who was confirmed this morning by Bishop June at the 9am Eucharist in Llandaff Cathedral. Thanks to all who supported her catechesis. Nightshelter - Thank you to all who turned up at our meeting last Monday. We are currently preparing the rotes for the next few weeks. If you are able to help us on the night shift or in the kitchen we would be very grateful. Advent & Christmas - service details on our website & at the back of the Church. Weekday services - because of this week’s pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi our services in St German’s will be slightly different. On Monday we will have the opening pilgrim mass at 11am for pilgrims and parishioners alike. On Wednesday Geraint will lead an all age service for the primary school class who will be visiting. Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust. Concerts at St German’s - There is a list of these events at the back of the church as well as a sign up page for those who are willing to help set up and tidy away. The Departed: In November we pray for all the repose of all the faithful departed. Welcome & thank you to Fr Keith Kimber for preaching & presiding today.
Benediction with Music for Advent in St Saviour’s next Sun 8 Dec at 6pm. We will have a Candlelit Advent Carols and Lessons this evening in St German’s at 6pm. Nightshelter - Thank you to all who turned up at our meeting last Monday. We are currently preparing the rotas for the next few weeks. If you are able to help us on the night shift or in the kitchen we would be very grateful. We are also looking for donations of coats, hats and gloves to give out to our homeless guests. New or nearly new please. Advent and Christmas Services - details of our services are on our website and copies are available at the back of the Church. Flowers for Christmas - to sponsor an arrangement please speak to Gwyneth. Christmas Cards& Charity - We will be creating a Christmas Greeting Display, where you can send a personal Christmas message and at the same time give a present to church via a donation envelope. This can also be gift aided if you are able. Donations should be given to John. Those wishing to make a charitable donation to the Nightshelter to support its on going running cost can give envelopes (provided) to Fr Phelim. Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust. The Departed: During our weekday masses of November we pray for all the Holy Souls. May they rest in peace with God for ever. Refreshments - No tea and coffee today after mass because our hall is hosting a large lunch. Instead we will have some soft drinks and, for those who wish, freshly made Gins & Tonic. We will also do the same next Sunday. All are welcome.
Nightshelter - With the winter fast approaching, our thoughts turn to those who are homeless. We will again take part in the Cardiff Churches Nightshelter on Saturday nights during winter. We will have a meeting for all volunteers new and experienced on Monday 25 November at 6:45 in the Church. All are welcome. Advent and Christmas Services - details of our services are on our website and copies are available at the back of the Church. Candlelit Advent Carols - Our annual service of carols and lessons for advent will take place next Sunday at 6pm. For more details contact Geraint. Fr Keith Kimber - We welcome Fr Keith back to St German’s to preach and preside next Sunday. Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust. Concerts at St German’s - There is a list of these events at the back of the church as well as a sign up page for those who are willing to help set up and tidy away. Book Club: Meets after mass on Mondays to look at Henri Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’. We look at part 4 ‘The Father’ at our next meet on Mon 9 December. The Departed: Betty Morgan. During our weekday masses of November we pray for all the Holy Souls. Nightshelter 2019-2020 - We will again take part in the Cardiff Churches Nightshelter on Saturday nights during winter. There’s a meeting for volunteers new and experienced tomorrow Mon 25 Nov at 6:45 in St German’s Church.
Church Heating - Please bear with us over the next few weeks as we seek to repair our boiler and make St Saviour’s warm again. We met as a PCC last week to discuss our plans and necessary actions and church heating is our main priority. Advent and Christmas Services - details of our services are on our website and copies are available at the back of the Church. Candlelit Advent Carols - There will be a service of carols & lessons for the beginning of advent next Sunday at 6pm in St G’s. For details contact Geraint. Fr Keith Kimber - Fr Keith returns to St Saviour’ s to preach and preside next Sunday. Flowers for Christmas - to sponsor an arrangement please speak to Gwyneth. Christmas Cards& Charity - We will be creating a Christmas Greeting Display, where you can send a personal Christmas message and at the same time give a present to church via a donation envelope. This can also be gift aided if you are able. Donations should be given to John. Those wishing to make a charitable donation to the Nightshelter to support its on going running cost can give envelopes (provided) to Fr Phelim. Benediction with Music for Advent in St Saviour’s on Sun 8 Dec at 6pm. Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust. Baby Boogie - Our dance outreach to parents and carers of young children will be postponed until the new year pending safeguarding and heating up of the building. For details, contact Fr Phelim or Natasha natasha.quinnthomas18@stpadarns.ac.uk The Departed: Betty Morgan. During our weekday masses of November we pray for all the Holy Souls. Winter Bazaar - Many thanks to all who helped at our bazaar yesterday both on the stalls, the set up and clearing away. Thanks especially to Richard for coordinating us all and keeping us sane! It was a great day of outreach and fundraising.
Nightshelter - With the winter fast approaching, our thoughts turn to those who are homeless. We will again take part in the Cardiff Churches Nightshelter on Saturday nights during winter. We will have a meeting for all volunteers new and experienced on Monday 25 November at 6:45 in the Church. All are welcome. Advent and Christmas Services - details of our services will be published next week. We begin Advent on Sun 1 Dec with a service of Advent carols and lessons at 6pm in St German’s. We will also have a healing service in St German’s this advent. Foodbank - Thank you again to all who regularly contribute food for Cardiff Foodbank. Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust. Next PCC - Meets tomorrow evening (Monday 18 Nov) after the 6pm Mass. Concerts at St German’s - There is a list of these events at the back of the church as well as a sign up page for those who are willing to help set up and tidy away. Book Clubs: Meets after mass on Mondays to look at Henri Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’. We look at part 4 ‘The Father’ at our next meet on Mon 9 December. The Departed: John Brown, Dorothy Hamer, Betty Morgan. During our weekday masses of November we pray for all the Holy Souls. Holy Hour & Benediction - This evening at 6pm. A chance to spend an hour in contemplative prayer with some chants from Taize, Rizza etc. All are welcome.
Nightshelter 2019-2020 - We will again take part in the Cardiff Churches Nightshelter on Saturday nights during winter. There’s a meeting for volunteers new and experienced on Monday 25 November at 6:45 in the Church. All are welcome. Advent and Christmas Services - details of our services will be published next week. We begin Advent on Sun 1 Dec with a service of Advent carols and lessons at 6pm in St German’s. We will also have a healing service in St German’s this advent. Foodbank - Thank you again to all who regularly contribute food for Cardiff Foodbank. Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes. For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust. Baby Boogie - We are hoping to start up a toddler’s dance group with play activities on a Monday morning in St Saviour’s. If you are interested in supporting or helping with this outreach to our community please contact Fr Phelim or Natasha natasha.quinnthomas18@stpadarns.ac.uk Next PCC - Meets Tuesday evening (19 Nov) at 7pm. Book Clubs: Meets after mass this Tuesday to look at to look at the last chapter of Shortt’s ‘Religion does more harm than good’. The Departed: John Brown, Dorothy Hamer, Betty Morgan. During our weekday masses of November we pray for all the Holy Souls. |
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