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Message from Fr Phelim How quickly things have changed from one day, one week to the next. All because a coronavirus has disturbed and constrained our lives like never before. Yet, in the midst of this challenge and uncertainty has been the light of hope that sustains many of us as Christians in our local church. Last week we celebrated online masses which was much appreciated by many people. We hope to do the same again this Sunday and in the weeks and months to come. Much of my week has been spent in keeping in touch with family, friends, parishioners by email, phone, text, WhatsApp and other forms of new media. We want to encourage this as much as we can. In the old BT advert of years ago were were told ‘It is good to talk’ and in this time of social isolation please seek each other out and not least me. One thing is certain we are going anywhere and so you know where I am. May God bless you all with a vision of what is possible as we seek to care for and mind each other in the midst of fear and crisis. May God also bless us with healing and mercy.
Sunday Worship - Pre-recorded Online masses can be viewed on: (www.saintgermanwithsaintsaviour.org.uk) each Sunday from 9:00 am. Below you can find the readings for this Sunday to follow and pray at home Holy Week 2020 - Next week our most Holy Week of the year begins with Palm Sunday. As we can’t process communally maybe you’d like to process in your gardens or in your houses with palms (or other branches if you can’t access a palm cross). Our newsletter will have the readings for the palm gospel as well as the reading of the passion. In this vein, we are also hoping to prepare a Triduum leaflet to help and guide us in practical prayer tips during Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. We will publish these online. If you have any other ideas as to how we can pray communally from our diverse homes please let us know and we’d be happy to share these. Holy Week reflections (from Geraint) will also be available for each day of Holy Week in print or video format using youtube. Recently Departed: Samantha Ewers, Pauline Williams, Harry Rohman, Patricia Mannings RIP.
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Message from Fr Phelim How quickly things have changed from one day, one week to the next. All because a coronavirus has disturbed and constrained our lives like never before. Yet, in the midst of this challenge and uncertainty has been the light of hope that sustains many of us as Christians in our local church. Last week we celebrated online masses which was much appreciated by many people. We hope to do the same again this Sunday and in the weeks and months to come. Much of my week has been spent in keeping in touch with family, friends, parishioners by email, phone, text, WhatsApp and other forms of new media. We want to encourage this as much as we can. In the old BT advert of years ago were were told ‘It is good to talk’ and in this time of social isolation please seek each other out and not least me. One thing is certain we are going anywhere and so you know where I am. May God bless you all with a vision of what is possible as we seek to care for and mind each other in the midst of fear and crisis. May God also bless us with healing and mercy.
Sunday Worship - Pre-recorded Online masses can be viewed on: (www.saintgermanwithsaintsaviour.org.uk) each Sunday from 9:00 am. Below you can find the readings for this Sunday to follow and pray at home Holy Week 2020 - Next week our most Holy Week of the year begins with Palm Sunday. As we can’t process communally maybe you’d like to process in your gardens or in your houses with palms (or other branches if you can’t access a palm cross). Our newsletter will have the readings for the palm gospel as well as the reading of the passion. In this vein, we are also hoping to prepare a Triduum leaflet to help and guide us in practical prayer tips during Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. We will publish these online. If you have any other ideas as to how we can pray communally from our diverse homes please let us know and we’d be happy to share these. Holy Week reflections (from Geraint) will also be available for each day of Holy Week in print or video format using youtube. Recently Departed: Samantha Ewers, Pauline Williams, Harry Rohman, Patricia Mannings RIP. Message from Fr Phelim ‘May you live in interesting times’ which is often attributed (with no real evidence) to a Chinese proverb. At this stage many of us would rather live in more boring, peaceful and relatively ‘normal’ times considering the extent and intrusion of the coronavirus outbreak. I am a firm believer that we can encounter the presence and ministry of God in all places and in all events, no matter how serious or dark. Indeed, we Christians live through a metaphorical darkness each year during the lenten season as we await the peace and joy of Easter. This should prepare us for an ongoing ministry of hope that we can share and bring to those around us. God is with us in this hour of need and if you look for the evidence consider the unstinting and unselfish love and care already shown to the sick, the anxious, the vulnerable, the bereaved and the dying. We in St German’s and St Saviour’s will continue our ministry of worshipping God, albeit in private and physically separate from each other. We can do this at home (see our website for details). Yet we will also have a broadcast mass each Sunday, recorded in private from each church. You can also find these links on our website. Our ministry of outreach will be one of making available our churches to those who are in lockdown or self isolation. We want to encourage everyone to visit our church and see them as community sanctuaries in a time of crisis. As Pope Francis said ‘The Church is a field hospitals that takes in the infirm, the weak and those longing for healing and consolation’. Finally, our care of each other. If you you need deliveries of medicine or food but can’t get out please contact us and one of our team will help as best as they can. There will also be a church key holder in each church during the open times if you need to contact us and can’t do it otherwise. In all things we entrust our selves to the care of our heavenly Father who loves us so much that he chose to live in our midst, sharing all our troubles and crises and sending us the grace and strength we need from the Holy Spirit. Please pray with us for all those who are anxious and in need at this time and through ongoing prayer we will entrust them and commend their need to the love of God. Fr Phelim
Sunday Worship - As mentioned above, there will be a recording of the Sunday mass and homily available to watch from our website (www.saintgermanwithsaintsaviour.org.uk) each Sunday from 9:00 am. Below you can find the readings for this Sunday to follow and pray at home Holy Week 2020 - As all public worship is currently suspended, please see updates on our website on how we will observe Holy Week online, in church individually and at home. Already our diocese has published online forms of prayer. Stations of the Cross - No communal praying of the stations of the cross from now on. Individuals are welcome to pray the stations during the day when the church is open and few people are around. Church funerals are currently suspended. We have been advised by the CinW that we can offer graveside and small crematoria based services with a memorial service or Requiem Mass taking place in the church for the deceased later in the year. Recently Departed: Samantha Ewers, Pauline Williams, Harry Rohman, Patricia Mannings RIP. Message from Fr Phelim:
‘May you live in interesting times’ which is often attributed (with no real evidence) to a Chinese proverb. At this stage many of us would rather live in more boring, peaceful and relatively ‘normal’ times considering the extent and intrusion of the coronavirus outbreak. I am a firm believer that we can encounter the presence and ministry of God in all places and in all events, no matter how serious or dark. Indeed, we Christians live through a metaphorical darkness each year during the lenten season as we await the peace and joy of Easter. This should prepare us for an ongoing ministry of hope that we can share and bring to those around us. God is with us in this hour of need and if you look for the evidence consider the unstinting and unselfish love and care already shown to the sick, the anxious, the vulnerable, the bereaved and the dying. We in St German’s and St Saviour’s will continue our ministry of worshipping God, albeit in private and physically separate from each other. We can do this at home (see our website for details). Yet we will also have a broadcast mass each Sunday, recorded in private from each church. You can also find these links on our website. Our ministry of outreach will be one of making available our churches to those who are in lockdown or self isolation. We want to encourage everyone to visit our church and see them as community sanctuaries in a time of crisis. As Pope Francis said ‘The Church is a field hospitals that takes in the infirm, the weak and those longing for healing and consolation’. Finally, our care of each other. If you you need deliveries of medicine or food but can’t get out please contact us and one of our team will help as best as they can. There will also be a church key holder in each church during the open times if you need to contact us and can’t do it otherwise. In all things we entrust our selves to the care of our heavenly Father who loves us so much that he chose to live in our midst, sharing all our troubles and crises and sending us the grace and strength we need from the Holy Spirit. Please pray with us for all those who are anxious and in need at this time and through ongoing prayer we will entrust them and commend their need to the love of God. Fr Phelim Sunday Worship - As mentioned above, there will be a recording of the Sunday mass and homily available to watch from our website (www.saintgermanwithsaintsaviour.org.uk) each Sunday from 9:00 am. Below you can find the readings for this Sunday to follow and pray at home Holy Week 2020 - As all public worship is currently suspended, please see updates on our website on how we will observe Holy Week online, in church individually and at home. Already our diocese has published online forms of prayer. Stations of the Cross - No communal praying of the stations of the cross from now on. Individuals are welcome to pray the stations during the day when the church is open and few people are around. Church funerals are currently suspended. We have been advised by the CinW that we can offer graveside and small crematoria based services with a memorial service or Requiem Mass taking place in the church for the deceased later in the year. Recently Departed: Samantha Ewers, Pauline Williams, Harry Rohman, Patricia Mannings RIP. Coronavirus Latest - The Church in Wales has issued more guidance on how we as a community should respond to this latest crisis. We are now advised to: discontinue sharing the peace; communion under one kind only; collection plate should not be circulated; no common provision of food in bowls, trays or from shared packets. We also advise those who have cold or flu like symptoms should refrain from Church attendance. See our website for most up to date guidance. If you are need any kind of assistance please contact us and we will do our best to help. We also pray especially for our health care workers as they come under increasing pressure and strain these coming weeks.
PCC & Electoral Roll - Roll needs to be renewed in 2020 and everyone has to reregister. All those eligible (those aged over 16 who are confirmed) should fill in a new form. Please see Wendy, our Electoral Roll Registrar. The next PCC meeting is Sun 29 March after mass. Easter Flowers - Please see Gwyneth if you’d like to sponsor an Easter flower arrangement. Walsingham Pilgrimage - £20 deposit by next Sunday 22 March. For more details see Liz. Non returnable deposit of £20 to secure a place. Holy Week Services - Please take a copy of Holy Week services page at the back of the church. For those who like to attend the Ebbsfleet Chrism mass there will be a bus to Bristol Cathedral on 6 April. List at the back. Llandaff Chrism mass will be on Maundy Thursday. Geraint’s Farewell - leaving party on Sun 10 May at 3pm. (his last day with us). Easter Vestry - The AGM for our Church will be on Tuesday 28 April at 7pm. Nightshelter - Nightshelter finishes next weekend (22 March). Many thanks to all who give generously of the their time. If you helped we’d welcome some feedback on ‘even better if’. Recently Departed: Samantha Ewers, Pauline Williams, Harry Rohman, Patricia Alice Mannnings RIP. Coronavirus Latest - The Church in Wales has issued more guidance on how we as a community should respond to this latest crisis. We are now advised to: discontinue sharing the peace; communion under one kind only; collection plate should not be circulated; no common provision of food in bowls, trays or from shared packets. We also advise those who have cold or flu like symptoms should refrain from Church attendance. See our website for most up to date guidance. If you are need any kind of assistance please contact us and we will do our best to help. We also pray especially for our health care workers as they come under increasing pressure and strain these coming weeks.
Vestry Meeting - The AGM for our Church will be after the mass today when we hear reports from the incumbent, wardens, treasurer and also elect our PCC for the coming year. We also need to renew the Electoral Roll by next Sunday to allow members to vote at the vestry. Social Committee - The next social event is Irish Coffees after mass today in honour of St Patrick whose feast day is on 17 March. Many thanks to Richard Davey for supporting this. Holy Week 2020 - Please take a copy of our Holy Week services page at the back of the church. Rehearsal for the Triduum on Monday 30 March at 7:15pm - all servers invited. Lenten Charity - We encourage everyone to follow Christian Aid’s count your blessings prayer cycle during Lent. We also have our Friday Soup Lent lunches in support of Christian Aid with reflections from Fr Malcolm (12pm). Stations of the Cross - Praying the stations of the cross during Lent helps us walk with Christ in our pilgrimage back to our heavenly Father. As we walk and pray we realise he is already walking with us. Mondays in St G’s after the evening mass. I Ffordd Tangnefedd - IFT, our new Sunday evening services, will pause during Lent for a time of reflection and consolidation before a bigger launch later in the spring (26 April). Nightshelter - Nightshelter finishes next weekend (22 March). Many thanks to all who give generously of the their time. If you helped we’d welcome some feedback on ‘even better if’. Recently Departed: Samantha Ewers, Pauline Williams, Harry Rohman, Patricia Alice Mannings RIP. Coronavirus Precautions - The Church in Wales has issued new guidance on how we as a community should respond to this latest crisis. See our website for the full document. In light of this advice we will discontinue sharing the peace until further notice. Likewise communion will be offered under one kind until further notice. The celebrant alone is to receive from the chalice. For more details please see Fr Phelim.
Lenten Charity - We encourage everyone to follow Christian Aid’s count your blessings prayer cycle during Lent. We also have our Friday Soup Lent lunches in support of Christian Aid with reflections from Fr Malcolm (12pm). Stations of the Cross - Praying the stations of the cross during Lent helps us walk with Christ in our pilgrimage back to our heavenly Father. As we walk and pray we realise he is already walking with us. Mondays in St G’s after the evening mass. Social Committee - The next social event will be Irish Coffees after mass next Sunday 15 March in honour of St Patrick whose feast day is on 17 March. Gardening Club - resumes next Saturday from 11am. Meets 1st Sat of each month. I Ffordd Tangnefedd - IFT, our new Sunday evening contemplative services, will pause during Lent for a time of reflection and consolidation before a bigger launch later in the spring (26 April). Nightshelter - Rota for March now available. Nightshelter finishes at the end of March (22 March). Many thanks to all who give generously of the their time. Easter Vestry - The AGM for our Church will be on Sunday 15 March after the Sunday mass when we hear reports from the incumbent, wardens, treasurer and also elect our PCC for the coming year. We also need to renew the Electoral Roll by next Sunday to allow members to vote at the vestry. Recently Departed: David Pinder, Harry Rohman RIP. Coronavirus Precautions - The Church in Wales has issued new guidance on how we as a community should respond to this latest crisis. See our website for the full document. In light of this advice we will discontinue sharing the peace until further notice. Likewise communion will be offered under one kind until further notice. The celebrant alone is to receive from the chalice. For more details please see Fr Phelim.
Lenten Charity this year is Christian Aid - collecting tins are now available. Stations of the Cross - Praying the stations of the cross during Lent helps us walk with Christ in our pilgrimage back to our heavenly Father.. Tuesdays in St Saviour’s at 6:45pm. PCC & Electoral Roll - Roll needs to be renewed in 2020 and everyone has to reregister. All those eligible (those aged over 16 who are confirmed) should fill in a new form. Please see Wendy, our Electoral Roll Registrar. The next PCC meeting is Sun 29 March after mass. Easter Flowers - Please see Gwyneth if you’d like to sponsor an Easter flower arrangement. Walsingham Pilgrimage - £20 deposit by next Sunday 22 March. Accommodation, Meals, and Transport £290 (£165 for those aged 5-16 years) Accommodation and meals only £215 (£130 for those aged 5-16 years) Children under the age of 5 free. Full payment is due the 1st July, 2020. For more details see Liz. Non returnable deposit of £20 to secure a place. Holy Week Services - this year’s Holy Week services page will be available next Sunday. For those who like to attend the Ebbsfleet Chrism mass there will be a bus to Bristol Cathedral on Mon 6 April. List at the back. Llandaff Chrism mass will be on Maundy Thursday. Geraint’s Farewell - leaving party on Sun 10 May at 3pm. (his last day with us). Nightshelter - Ends for us next weekend 21/22 March (although some other churches will be continuing on through the year). Many thanks for all those who have helped so generously in this ministry. Easter Vestry - The AGM for our Church will be on Tuesday 28 April at 7pm. Recently Departed: David Pinder, Harry Rohman RIP. |
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