Welcome - We warmly welcome Bishop Richard Fenwick, the former Dean of Monmouth and former Bishop of St Helena, who will preside and preach for us today.  Bishop Richard has also agreed to be the president of the Friends of St German’s.                             

Covid Risks Update - The Bench of Bishops of the Church in Wales have recently advised all parishes to review and look again at our public acts of worship.  We have done this regularly and so our risk assessment states people must adhere to social distancing and so go straight to their chair and at the end of the service leave orderly.  Recent suggestions are that people leave row by row rather than all at once. Once outside in the carpark, catch ups and some fellowship is possible because it is much safer in terms of infection rates and chances of the coronavirus spreading.                       

Ash Wednesday and Lent - We will have sprinkling of ashes instead of imposition during the Ash Wednesday mass which will be at 10am in St German’s and 6pm in St Saviour’s. We will prepare on online stations of the cross from each church during Lent for people to pray at home.              

St German’s Ministry Area - Canon Stewart Lisk will be visiting after mass today to talk about the Ministry Area of Roath and Cathays which we will join on 1 Jan 2022.  If you are interested in finding out about our ministry area and the processes involved in its formation please stay behind after mass.

Funeral - The funeral of Irene Fawcett will be in St German’s on Thursday 18 February at 1pm.  We pray for Irene and her friends and family at this time.                               

Faith QI - Next meets on Wed 3 Feb at 7pm via zoom.  The next topic will be ‘The Old Testament’.   Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand and deepen our own faith. Other topics this year: Why go to Church, God and the Pandemic, God talk in a digital age, Spirituality, Who’s in Charge - God, Power and Authority. This is open to anyone at all, be they church goer, parishioner or not.                                     

Gardening - We’d like to resume our Gardening Club (first Saturday of the month from 11am-1pm. It is always weather permitting and so we’d like to meet on Saturday 6 Feb.  Open to all.              

Zoom Bingo - We are looking at Monday 8 February for our first zoom bingo night.  Please email Ross if you’d like to play along ross.pilliner18@stpadarns.ac.uk   We hope to play five games and all proceeds can go to charity.  We are hoping for donations of small prizes.                     

​Recently Departed - Sidney Carr, Carol Jones, Irene Fawcett, Frederick Green RIP    

Next Sunday - Reserve your seat at St Saviour’s mass via Liz on 07718918846.                

Welcome - We welcome Fr Rhys Jenkins, who now ministers in Canton, to preside and preach for us today.  Fr Phelim is leading worship in Grangetown this morning.                     

​Covid Risks Update - The Bench of Bishops of the Church in Wales have recently advised all parishes to review and look again at our public acts of worship.  We have done this regularly and so our risk assessment states people must adhere to social distancing and so go straight to their chair and at the end of the service leave orderly.  Recent suggestions are that people leave row by row rather than all at once. Once outside the church, catch ups and some fellowship may be possible because it is much safer in terms of infection rates and chances of the coronavirus spreading.                       

Ash Wednesday and Lent - We will have sprinkling of ashes instead of imposition during the Ash Wednesday masses which will be at 10am in St German’s and 6pm in St Saviour’s. We will prepare on online stations of the cross from each church during Lent for people to pray at home.              

Ministry Area - We’ve now met and aired some of the ongoing questions and concerns people have around the Ministry Area.  Next Sunday, Fr Phelim will present an update to the congregation after mass.  This will last about 15 minutes or so and there will be an opportunity for some questions to those who attended the recent roadshow and discussion on zoom.  We hope to  have a series of these meetings over the next few months to make sure as many as possible are kept up to date with all Ministry Area matters.                                      

Faith QI - Next meets on Wed 3 Feb at 7pm via zoom.  The next topic will be ‘The Old Testament’.   Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand and deepen our own faith. Other topics this year: Why go to Church, God and the Pandemic, God talk in a digital age, Spirituality, Who’s in Charge - God, Power and Authority. This is open to anyone at all, be they church goer, parishioner or not.                                          

Zoom Bingo - We are looking at Shrove Tuesday 16 February for our first zoom bingo night.  Please email Ross if you’d like to play along ross.pilliner18@stpadarns.ac.uk   We hope to play five games and all proceeds can go to charity.  We are hoping for donations of small prizes. PS Make your own pancakes and join us.                                          

Sanctuary Lamps - If you would like to sponsor any of our lamps at £4 each the 2021 dates are now available.  Please give your donation to David French or candle box. Named dedications go to Liz.          

Recently Departed - Sidney Carr, Carol Jones, Irene Fawcett, Frederick Green, Raymond Eidman RIP

Covid Risks Update - We need to review our risk assessment on a constant basis.  Consequently, we need to remind people that when people come to church it is not an opportunity for social catch ups whilst in the building.  Our risk assessment states people adhere to social distancing and so go straight to their chair and at the end of the service leave quietly. Once outside in the carpark, catch ups and some fellowship is possible because it is much safer in terms of infection rates and chances of the coronavirus spreading.          

Funeral - The funeral of Irene Fawcett will be in St German’s on Thursday 18 February at 1pm.  We pray for Irene and her friends and family at this time.                   

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Normally takes place from 18-25 January each year.  This year’s theme is Abiding in Christ.  There is also an option for communities to celebrate this week of prayer in and around Pentecost which is what we will do this year because of the lockdown restrictions preventing a joint service or other ecumenical engagement.  For those who want to pray this year, prayer resources are available from the CTBI website.     

Faith QI - Next meets on Wed 3 Feb at 7pm via zoom.  The next topic will be ‘The Old Testament’.   Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand and deepen our own faith. Other topics this year: Why go to Church, God and the Pandemic, God talk in a digital age, Spirituality, Who’s in Charge - God, Power and Authority. This is open to anyone at all, be they church goer, parishioner or not.             

Zoom Bingo - With the tier 4 lockdown we are exploring ways to support our parish community life. We are now looking at a Monday in February for this in the evening and after our 6pm mass.  See Ross Pilliner for details.   We hope to play five games and proceeds can go to charity.  We are hoping for donations of small prizes.                         

Thank you Once again to Richard Davey for the money raised for the Church and for our charity by his preparation and sale of the calendars.                          

​Recently Departed - Kathleen Cartlidge, Violet Miller, Carol Jones, Irene Fawcett, Frederick Green RIP

Next Sunday - Reserve your seat at St Saviour’s mass via Liz on 07718918846.           

Covid Risks - Please remember that when you come into church the lockdown restrictions don’t permit us to allow for for social catch ups whilst in the building.  Our most recent risk assessment states people go straight to their chair and at the end of the service leave quietly. Once outside, catch ups and some fellowship is possible because it is much safer in terms of infection rates and chances of the coronavirus spreading. Thank you in advance.               

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Ends tomorrow yet we will revisit this week of prayer later in the year when it is safe to do so.   This year’s theme is Abiding in Christ.  We hope to celebrate Christian Unity in and around Pentecost when we hope to have a joint service either with our new ministry area or  with other Christian traditions.             

Faith QI - Next meets on Wed 3 Feb at 7pm via zoom.  The next topic will be ‘The Old Testament’.   Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand and deepen our own faith. See our website for a list of this year’s topics.        

Zoom Bingo - With the tier 4 lockdown we are exploring ways to support our parish community life. We are now looking at a Monday in February for this in the evening and after our 6pm mass.  See Ross Pilliner for details.   We hope to play five games and proceeds can go to charity.  We are hoping for donations of small prizes.                    

Ministry Area - We recently met Bishop June and representatives from Grangetown and St Mary’s last week for the MA ‘roadshow’ which outlined some of the processes and thinking behind ministry areas. Time constraints didn’t allow us to adequately cover all of the questions posed and so we will have further meetings to do this.  This Tuesday there is an opportunity for St Saviour’s people to meet with Fr Phelim and the other reps on zoom at 7pm to discuss some of these questions.  We hope to have a wider meeting involving the other churches in February. If you want to join this please see or email Fr Phelim.         

​Recently Departed - Kathleen Cartlidge, Violet Miller, Carol Jones, Irene Fawcett, Frederick Green RIP

Covid Risks Update - We need to review our risk assessment on a constant basis.  Consequently, we need to remind people that when people come to church it is not an opportunity for social catch ups whilst in the building.  Our risk assessment states people adhere to social distancing and so go straight to their chair and at the end of the service leave quietly. Once outside in the carpark, catch ups and some fellowship is possible because it is much safer in terms of infection rates and chances of the coronavirus spreading.          

St Agnes - The feast of St Agnes is this week and so in remembrance of the former faith community of St Agnes in Adamsdown our Wednesday mass is from the chapel of St Agnes.      

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Normally takes place from 18-25 January each year.  This year’s theme is Abiding in Christ.  There is also an option for communities to celebrate this week of prayer in and around Pentecost which is what we will do this year because of the lockdown restrictions preventing a joint service or other ecumenical engagement.  For those who want to pray this year, prayer resources are available from the CTBI website.     

Faith QI - Returns this week on Wed 20th Jan at 7pm on zoom.  Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand and deepen our own faith. Topics this year: Why go to Church, the Old Testament,  God and the Pandemic, God talk in a digital age, Spirituality, Who’s in Charge - God, Power and Authority.                 

Zoom Bingo - With the tier 4 lockdown we are exploring ways to support our parish community life. We hope to launch this later on in January with a Zoom bingo.  If there’s a particular evening you’re interested in please let us know.  We will play five games and proceeds can go to charity.  We are hoping for donations of small prizes.             

Tredegarville Primary School - If your child, or you know of a child, who would like to be considered for a place at Tredegarville Church in Wales Primary for Reception 2021 please contact the school or follow the link on our website homepage.                

​Recently Departed - Leonard Innocent, John Frayne, Kathleen Cartlidge, Violet Miller, Carol Jones RIP

Next Sunday - Reserve your seat at St Saviour’s mass via Liz on 07718918846.           

Covid Risks Update - We need to review our risk assessment on a constant basis.  Consequently, we need to remind people that when people come to church it is not an opportunity for social catch ups whilst in the building.  Our risk assessment states people go straight to their chair and at the end of the service leave quietly. Once outside, catch ups and some fellowship is possible because it is much safer in terms of infection rates and chances of the coronavirus spreading.                                  

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Normally takes place from 18-25 January each year.  This year’s theme is Abiding in Christ.  There is also an option for communities to celebrate this week of prayer in and around Pentecost which is what we will do this year because of the lockdown restrictions preventing a joint service or other ecumenical engagement.     

Faith QI - Returns this week on Wed 20th Jan at 7pm on zoom.  Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand and deepen our own faith. Topics this year: Why go to Church, the Old Testament,  God and the Pandemic, God talk in a digital age, Spirituality, Who’s in Charge - God, Power and Authority.                 

Foodbank - Many thanks from Cardiff Foodbank to St Saviour’s parish for donating 283.5 kg of food from October to December 2020.                         

Christmas Card fundraising - many thanks to all who supported our Christmas card display fundraiser.  An amazing £598 was raised.                          

Zoom Bingo - With the tier 4 lockdown we are exploring ways to support our parish community life. We hope to launch this later on in January with a Zoom bingo.  If there’s a particular evening you’re interested in please let us know.  We will play five games and proceeds can go to charity.  We are hoping for donations of small prizes.             

Ministry Area - Our MA council reps meet with Bishop June and diocesan staff on 19 Jan at 7pm via zoom. If you’ve questions you’d like posed please see Fr Phelim.              

​Recently Departed - Leonard Innocent, John Frayne, Kathleen Cartlidge, Violet Miller, Carol Jones RIP

Next Sunday - Reserve your seat at St Saviour’s mass via Liz on 07718918846.           

Faith QI - Returns this month on Wed 20th Jan at 7pm.  This will be on zoom.  Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand the faith we follow more and perhaps deepen our understanding through discussion. We expect this to last six to eight sessions and probably meeting once every two weeks.  

Many Thanks - to all who supported our Christmas Card and Greeting fundraiser - we managed to raise £598  which is just an amazing amount given our climate and circumstances.                               

Foodbank - Many thanks from Cardiff Foodbank to St Saviour’s parish for donating 283.5 kg of food from October to December 2020.                       

 Zoom Bingo - With the tier 4 lockdown rules in place (and likely to get more stringent) we are exploring ways to support our parish community life. We hope to launch this later on in January with a Zoom bingo. We’ve had quite a few expressions of interest.  We are thinking of an evening in the week to allow those in work to join in.  If there’s a particular evening you’re interested in please let us know.  We hope to play five games and proceeds (if any) will go to charity.  We are also hoping for donations of small prizes.                              

Ministry Area - Our MA council reps meet with Bishop June and diocesan staff on 19 Jan at 7pm via zoom. If you’ve questions you’d like posed please see Fr Phelim.      

Recently Departed - Leonard Innocent, John Frayne, Kathleen Cartlidge RIP        

​Today’s music: On Jordan’s banks, Power of the cross, Come to the water, I the Lord of sea and sky     

PCC Update - met recently and approved renovations to the hall toilets and to replace the boiler. An in-depth discussion was had on Covid safeguarding and our need to review current praxis. Finally, we agreed to ring fence some of the recent legacy for provision of toilets for the church. We thank God for the privilege and opportunity to be able to worship publicly.        

Church Services and Covid - Many thanks for those who signed up to help supervise cleaning the church after our services (according to our risk assessment and legal compliance). We will need regular monitoring of this.  Please note we are supposed to keep strict social distancing and so shouldn’t gather for chats in the church.  Outside is much safer. Likewise, we have a one way system for entry and exit.                       

Faith QI - Returns on Wednesday 20 Jan at 7pm.  This will be on zoom.  Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand the faith we follow more and perhaps deepen our understanding through discussion.                  

Social Zoom - With the tier 4 lockdown rules in place (and likely to get more stringent) we are exploring ways to support our parish community life.  For those interested in an online social gathering in January please contact Fr Phelim.  We hope to launch this in January with a Zoom bingo.  We are also looking for prizes to be donated (5 x games) and also suggestions as to which days or times people would like.                          

Tredegarville Primary School - If your child or you know of a child who would like to be considered for a place at Tredegarville Church in Wales Primary for Reception 2021 please contact the school or follow the link on our website homepage.                 

Recently Departed - Shirley Galea, John Frayne, Kathleen Cartlidge RIP                 

​Today’s music: On Jordans banks, Come down O love divine, Alleluia, Alleluia, hearts to heaven, I the Lord of sea and sky.

PCC Update - met last Tuesday and approved renovations to the hall toilets and to replace the boiler. An in-depth discussion was had on Covid safeguarding and our need to review current praxis. Richard Davey will speak on this later today. Finally, we agreed to ring fence some of the recent legacy for provision of toilets for the church.                     

Church Services and Covid - Many thanks for those who signed up to help supervise cleaning the church after our services (according to our risk assessment and legal compliance). We will need regular monitoring of this.  Please note we are supposed to keep strict social distancing and so shouldn’t gather for chats in the church.  Outside is much safer.. Likewise, we have a one way system for entry and exit.                   

Faith QI - Returns in the new year.  This will be on zoom.  Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand the faith we follow more and perhaps deepen our understanding through discussion.                          

Social Zoom - With the tier 4 lockdown rules in place (and likely to get more stringent) we are exploring ways to support our parish community life.  For those interested in an online social gathering in January please contact Fr Phelim.  We hope to launch this in January with a Zoom bingo.                                               

Tredegarville Primary School - If your child or you know of a child who would like to be considered for a place at Tredegarville Church in Wales Primary for Reception 2021 please contact the school or follow the link on our website homepage.                 


Recently Departed - Graham Gristock, Denis Pitt, Shirley Galea RIP                 

​Today’s music: Name of all majesty Love came down at Christmas How shall I fitly meet thee?; The Lamb; We three Kings
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Next Sunday - Reserve your seat at St Saviour’s mass via Liz on 07718918846.               

Faith QI - Returns this month.  This will be on zoom.  Each evening we explore a different topic related to our faith and spirituality - sometimes prayer, sometimes philosophy, sometimes theology.  At the heart of it is a desire to understand the faith we follow more and perhaps deepen our understanding through discussion.                      

Year’s Mind - We mark the first anniversary of Fr Graham Francis (RIP) at mass this coming Tuesday.  Please join us if you can.                                

 Foodbank - Foodbank at St Saviour’s resumes after the holiday period at the usual times on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening.                        


 Epiphany - Most years we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany on a Sunday but this year it will be during the midweek.  Please join us for an Epiphany mass this coming Thursday evening at the usual time of 17:45.                             

 Thank You - to everyone from St Saviour's for your good wishes and kindness shown to me last week as I celebrated another birthday.  Thank you too for the flowers.  It was all very much appreciated.  Best wishes, Stella.                              

Social Zoom - With the tier 4 lockdown rules in place (and likely to get more stringent) we are exploring ways to support our parish community life.  For those interested in an online social gathering in January please contact Fr Phelim.  We hope to launch this later on in January with a Zoom bingo.                                   

Ministry Area - South Cardiff MA council reps meet with Bishop June and diocesan staff on Tues 19 Jan at 7pm via zoom. If you’ve any questions you’d like posed please see Fr Phelim.    

Recently Departed - Graham Gristock, Denis Pitt, Shirley Galea RIP                                                           

 Today’s music: Wexford Carol, What child is this, Love came down at Christmas, Fill your hearts with joy and gladness.