Church Opening for Private Prayer - our hope is that St Saviour's will open this week for those wishing to visit for private prayer (pending approval from the dioceses). The PCC has agreed that the opening times should reflect when our churches would normally be open each week:
Sundays 9-10:30am; Tuesdays 10-11; Thursdays 5-6pm Saturdays 10:45-11:45. N.B. There are strict guidelines on safety that must be followed by all visitors to church as well as those volunteering to be stewards supervising each opening time. Geraint’s Ordination - Our thoughts and prayers are with Geraint as he makes the final preparations in his vocational journey to being the next assistant curate of the parish of Llangynwyd with Maesteg. As the old cliche goes ‘Our loss is their gain’. We look forward to welcoming him back to St Saviour’s as an ordained deacon later in the year. Sts Peter & Paul - Please pray for all those training for ministry in our province and those currently discerning a call to diaconal and priestly ministry. Pray too for all those who celebrate the anniversaries at this time to ordained ministry in the church. Parochial Church Council - Next meets on Zoom this on 5 Aug at 7pm. Prize Draw Could those who have tickets (or sold tickets) please now return them with the money. We are now gathering the prizes that have been pledged. Again, see Liz or Fr Phelim about ways to collect this and, eventually, to distribute them to the winners. Zoom Coffee Mornings - St Saviour’s next meets this coming Wednesday 1 July at 10:30am. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from Jemima Thackray, a freelance journalist and part time ordinand. Faith Nurturing - The next faith nurturing group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin later in July, on Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom. Recently Departed - Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP)
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St German's Church Opening for Private Prayer - our hope is that St German’s will open this week for those wishing to visit for private prayer (pending approval from the dioceses). The PCC has agreed that the opening times should reflect when our churches would normally be open each week:
Sundays 10:30-12:00; Mondays 17:30-18:30; Wednesdays 10:0011:00; Saturdays 11:45-12:45. (see separate times for St Saviour's) N.B. There are strict guidelines on safety that must be followed by all visitors to church as well as those volunteering to be stewards supervising each opening time. Geraint’s Ordination - Our thoughts and prayers are with Geraint as he makes the final preparations in his vocational journey to being the next assistant curate of the parish of Llangynwyd with Maesteg. As the old cliche goes ‘Our loss is their gain’. We look forward to welcoming him back to St German’s as an ordained deacon later in the year. Sts Peter & Paul - Please pray for all those training for ministry in our province and those currently discerning a call to diaconal and priestly ministry. Pray too for all those who celebrate the anniversaries at this time to ordained ministry in the church. Church Hall - No news yet when the hall can reopen or when we can allow groups to start using this. The finance group will meet in July to discuss safely and legally opening the hall. Memorial Garden - the garden is open every day for church members and local parishioners. We look forward later in the summer to (perhaps and hopefully) having socially distanced services in the garden as well as exploring future use socially of the space in the autumn. Zoom Coffee Mornings - St German’s next meets this coming Wednesday 1 July at 14:30. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from Jemima Thackray, a freelance journalist and part time ordinand. Faith Nurturing - The next faith group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin later in July, on Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom. Recently Departed - Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP) Parochial Church Council - Next meets on Zoom this Monday 22 June at 7pm. Usual updates will be discussed as well as lockdown transition and compliance. We will look especially at how we might respond to the latest news allowing our church to be open for private prayer with the processes and risk assessment associated with this.
Farewell to Geraint - Geraint is now in the final run up to his ordination as deacon and has been told to say farewell. He has written a letter saying just that and expressing his gratitude. Copies of this are available as well as on our website. We hope to have a formal ‘do’ when we can all say a proper ‘thank you’ for his ministry with us later in the year when lockdown has eased. In the meantime we wish him ad multos annos and every blessing in his future ministry. Sts Peter & Paul - Petertide (next Sunday 29 June) is traditionally the time when many ordinands are ordained deacon & priest. Please pray for all those training for ministry and those currently discerning a call to diaconal and priestly ministry. Memorial Garden - if any church households would like a safe place to meet then St German’s Memorial garden could be a perfect venue. The garden is open for local residents and church members each day. There is a lot of work to be done in maintaining the garden as well as potentially getting it ready for outdoor services later in the summer. Again, this will be discussed further at the next PCC. Zoom Coffee Afternoon - St German’s next meets on Tuesday 30 June at 2:30 pm. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from Chine McDonald, an activist with Christian Aid and trustee of Greenbelt. Faith Nurturing - The next faith nurturing group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin in July, via Zoom. Recently Departed - Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP) Parochial Church Council - Next meets on Zoom this Wed 24 June at 7pm. Usual updates will be discussed as well as lockdown transition and compliance. We need to discuss reopening the foodbank and how to prepare the church for visitors wanting to pray privately.
Farewell to Geraint - Geraint is now in the final run up to his ordination as deacon and has been told to say farewell. He has written a letter saying just that and expressing his gratitude. Copies of this are available as well as on our website. We hope to have a formal ‘do’ when we can all say a proper ‘thank you’ for his ministry with us later in the year when lockdown has eased. In the meantime we wish him ad multos annos and every blessing in his future ministry. Sts Peter & Paul - Petertide (next Sunday 29 June) is traditionally the time when many ordinands are ordained deacon & priest. Please pray for all those training for ministry and those currently discerning a call to diaconal and priestly ministry. Meeting of Households - if any church households would like a safe place to meet then St Saviour’s garden could possibly be a perfect venue. Just let us know when you’d like. Prize Draw - As restrictions start to ease we can now turn back to our annual prize draw. Tickets are still available for those who want to join in. Could those who have tickets (or sold tickets) please now return them with the money. The best bit of course is that we are now gathering the prizes that have been pledged. Again, see Liz or Fr Phelim about ways to collect this and, eventually, to distribute them to the winners. Zoom Coffee Mornings - St Saviour’s next meets on Wednesday 1 July at 10:30am. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from Chine McDonald, an activist with Christian Aid and trustee of Greenbelt. Faith Nurturing - The next faith nurturing group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin in July, more than likely via Zoom. Recently Departed - Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP) Sts Peter & Paul - Petertide (Sunday 29 June) is traditionally the time when many ordinands are ordained deacon and priest. Please keep in your prayers all those training for ministry and those currently discerning a call to diaconal and priestly ministry. We pray especially for our own ordinands, Geraint and Natasha, and thank God for their ministry with us.
Meeting of Households - if any church households would like a safe place to meet then St Saviour’s garden could possibly be a perfect venue. Just let us know when you’d like. Lockdown Transition - With the good news that schools are opening on 29 June we are still hopeful that places of worship will be allowed to open again for small acts of worship or quiet prayer. It is important that our buildings remain always available and exist to be of service to the people of our local area. Our PCC will discuss this when we next meet and how we might best plan for safety and social distancing guidelines. Parochial Church Council - Next meets on Zoom on Wednesday 24 June at 7pm. Usual updates will be discussed as well as lockdown transition and compliance. Zoom Coffee Mornings - St Saviour’s next meets on Tues 16 June at 10:30am. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. It is very easy to join: all you need is a computer or phone with camera and the link we send by email explains the next steps. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Sunday Readings - Now available from our website. From Trinity to Mid September. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from Padraig O Tuama, the Irish poet and theologian. Copies available online. Faith Nurturing - The next faith nurturing group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin in July, more than likely via Zoom. Tackling Loneliness - YourNeighbour.org Our parishes have joined this national network which seeks to support all who are struggling locally. Telephone: 0300 323 9952. Foodbank - Please continue to donate food locally. Please see Cardiff Foodbank website for details of open collection sites and how and when to drop off food for those in need. Recently Departed - Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP) Sts Peter & Paul - Petertide (Sunday 29 June) is traditionally the time when many ordinands are ordained deacon and priest. Please keep in your prayers all those training for ministry and those currently discerning a call to diaconal and priestly ministry. We pray especially for our own ordinands, Geraint and Natasha, and thank God for their ministry with us.
Meeting of Households - if you’d like a safe place to meet other households then St German’s Memorial garden could be a perfect venue. Just let us know when you’d like. Lockdown Transition - With the good news that schools are opening on 29 June we are still hopeful that places of worship will be allowed to open again for small acts of worship or quiet prayer. It is important that our buildings remain always available and exist to be of service to the people of our local area. Our PCC will discuss this when we next meet and how we might best plan for safety and social distancing guidelines. Parochial Church Council - Next meets on Zoom on Monday 22 June at 7pm. Usual updates will be discussed as well as lockdown transition and compliance. Zoom Coffee Mornings - St German’s next meets on Wed 17 June at 10:30am. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. It is very easy to join: all you need is a computer or phone with camera and the link we send by email explains the next steps. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Sunday Readings - Now available from our website. From Trinity to Mid September. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from Padraig O Tuama, the Irish poet and theologian. Copies available online. Faith Nurturing - The next faith nurturing group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin in July, more than likely via Zoom. Tackling Loneliness - YourNeighbour.org Our parishes have joined this national network which seeks to support all who are struggling locally. Telephone: 0300 323 9952. Foodbank - Please continue to donate food locally. Please see Cardiff Foodbank website for details of open collection sites and how and when to drop off food for those in need. Recently Departed - Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP) Preaching - Many thanks to Geraint for preaching (again) for us on Trinity. This is his third year in a row preaching on this particular day. Maybe he’ll get a break next year. We wish him the very best as he prepares for his ordination to the diaconate (hopefully soon).
Corpus Christi - We will celebrate the feast of the body and blood of Jesus Christ next Sunday 14 June (transferred from this coming Thursday). Meeting of Households - if any church households would like a safe place to meet then St Saviour’s garden could possibly be a perfect venue. Just let us know when you’d like. Lockdown Transition - With the good news that schools are opening on 29 June we are still hopeful that places of worship will be allowed to open again for small acts of worship or quiet prayer. It is important that our buildings remain always available and exist to be of service to the people of our local area. Our PCC will discuss this when we next meet and how we might best plan for safety and social distancing guidelines. Parochial Church Council - Next meets on Zoom on Wednesday 24 June at 7pm. Usual updates will be discussed as well as lockdown transition and compliance. Zoom Coffee Mornings - St Saviour’s next meets on Tues 16 June at 10:30am. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. It is very easy to join: all you need is a computer or phone with camera and the link we send by email explains the next steps. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from Martin Percy, the dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford. Copies available online. Easter Course - Many thanks to all those who joined our course this year. We always had 9 or so participants. The next faith nurturing group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin in July. Tackling Loneliness - YourNeighbour.org Our parishes have joined this national network which seeks to support all who are struggling locally. Telephone: 0300 323 9952. Foodbank - Please continue to donate food locally. Please see Cardiff Foodbank website for details of open collection sites and how and when to drop off food for those in need. Recently Departed - Joyce Fish, Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP) Preaching - Many thanks to Geraint for preaching (again) for us on Trinity. This is his third year in a row preaching on this particular day. Maybe he’ll get a break next year. We wish him the very best as he prepares for his ordination to the diaconate (hopefully soon).
Corpus Christi - We will celebrate the feast of the body and blood of Jesus Christ next Sunday 14 June (transferred from this coming Thursday). Meeting of Households - if any church households would like a safe place to meet then St German’s Memorial garden could possibly be a perfect venue. Just let us know when you’d like. The Garden is open each day to all who seek peace and quiet. Lockdown Transition - With the good news that schools are opening on 29 June we are still hopeful that places of worship will be allowed to open again for small acts of worship or quiet prayer. It is important that our buildings remain always available and exist to be of service to the people of our local area. Our PCC will discuss this when we next meet and how we might best plan for safety and social distancing guidelines. Parochial Church Council - Next meets on Zoom on Monday 22 June at 7pm. Usual updates will be discussed as well as lockdown transition and compliance. Zoom Coffee Mornings - St German’s next meets on Wed 17 June at 10:30am. If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know. It is very easy to join: all you need is a computer or phone with camera and the link we send by email explains the next steps. If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline. Lift Up Your Hearts - Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from the dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford, The Very Rev’d Prof. Martyn Percy. Easter Course - Many thanks to all those who joined our course this year. We always had 9 or so participants. The next faith nurturing group will be a book group looking at ‘In Search of a Way’ by Gerard Hughes SJ. This will begin in July. Foodbank - Please continue to donate food locally. Please see Cardiff Foodbank website for details of open collection sites and how and when to drop off food for those in need. Sunday Readings - Page now updated on the website. Readings go up to mid September. Recently Departed - Joyce Fish, Dudley Walwyn, Bernard Lewis (RIP) |
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