Bible Sunday - Readings today are from the Revised Lectionary.  Our focus will be to give thanks for the living Word of God.  Next Sunday we celebrate All Saint’s Day.  Both services will be pre-recorded and put on our youtube page (see website).    Firebreak Lockdown - All Services for the next two weeks have been suspended (until 9 November). We will resume our online Sunday services in each church and the link to these youtube recordings will be available on our website each Sunday morning.  This coming week is half term but we hope to have a Tuesday morning zoom coffee morning for St German’s members on Wednesday 4 November at 10am.  If any parishioners need help with shopping or collecting medicines etc. (or know of anyone who is in need) please contact Fr Phelim or our church wardens.          
Calendar - See Richard Davey to book your St German’s Calendar (£5 and £7 each)    Ministry Areas - Our PCC recently met to consider all the options and issues surrounding the desire of our Bishop to reconfigure the diocese into ministry areas.  St German’s PCC members have agreed to explore some options surrounding a smaller ministry area than that originally planned.  We will publish the minutes of the last meeting as soon as we can.                                   
​Remembrance - During November Christians often remember those who have died and offer lists of departed loved ones to be prayed for.  If you would like us to pray for your loved ones please give your list to Fr Phelim. On Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) we’ll observe the 2 minute silence during our online service & encourage individuals to pray an act of remembrance at home or at the war memorial which will be open to the public on Remembrance Sunday morning.                Recently Departed -Nichola Treanor, Elsna Joan Davies, David Irwin, Ken Cooper RIP

Bible Sunday - Readings today are from the Revised Common Lectionary.  Our focus will be on celebrating and giving thanks for the living Word of God.  Next Sunday we celebrate All Saint’s Day.  Both services will be pre-recorded in St Saviour’s and available on youtube.        
Firebreak Lockdown - Sunday and Weekday Services for the next two weeks have been suspended. We will resume our online Sunday services in each church and the link to these youtube recordings will be available on our website each Sunday morning.  This coming week is half term but we hope to have a Tuesday morning zoom coffee morning for St Saviour’s members on Tuesday 10 November at 10am.  If any parishioners need help with shopping or collecting medicines etc. (or know of anyone who is in need) please contact Liz on 07718018846.                                      
McMillan Take Away Coffee Morning -  Many thanks to all who supported our coffee morning.  We managed to raise over £265 for this worthy cause.                     
Sanctuary Lamps - may be sponsored according to your own intention or dedication.      
Ministry Areas - Our PCC recently met to consider all the options and issues surrounding the desire of our Bishop to reconfigure the diocese into ministry areas.  St Saviour’s PCC member have agreed to explore some options surrounding a smaller ministry area than that originally planned.  We will publish the minutes of the last meeting as soon as we can.  .             
Public Worship & COVID -  Due to the lockdown we have had to close our churches for public worship for the next two weeks.  When services resume we will again adopt our usual safeguarding measures and ask people to book in to the services in advance.  .              
Remembrance - During November Christians often remember those who have died and offer lists of departed loved ones to be prayed for.  If you would like us to pray for your loved ones please give your list to Fr Phelim. On Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) we’ll observe the 2 minute silence during our online service & encourage individuals to pray an act of remembrance at home or at the war memorial which will be open to the public on Remembrance Sunday morning.                                     
​Recently Departed -Nicola Trainer, Elsna Joan Davies, David Irwin, Ken Cooper RIP

Next Sunday - Reserve your seat at St Saviour’s mass via Liz on 07718018846.           
McMillan Take Away Coffee Morning - Please support our coffee morning today by taking away your purchased cakes and voucher for a coffee from Imperial Cafe.  Many thanks.        
PCC Meeting is on Tues 20 Oct at 7pm  via Zoom.  We will discuss ongoing ministry, finance as well as the Ministry Area proposals and how they may affect us.              
Sanctuary Lamps - may be sponsored according to your own intention or dedication.      
Fall Back - Don’t forget the clocks fall back next Sunday.  Be prepared.             
Ministry Areas - The bishop announced at our diocesan conference this year that  ministry areas will replace parishes on 1 January 2022. Current proposals are that St German’s and St Saviour’s would join the Cardiff South MA along with the Grangetown Churches and St Mary’s in Butetown, however nothing has been set in stone as yet. The next few months will involve much discussion as to how we might move forward on this. If you have any thoughts on this please see Fr Phelim. The Ministry Area Handbook setting out all the details can be found on our website.                                     
Public Worship & COVID -  Please attend carefully to the safety instructions, posters and guidance from stewards and parish officers during the services. Face coverings to be worn, no physical sign of peace and Holy Communion under one kind only.  Please stay in your seats to receive Holy Communion.                                  
Remembrance - During November Christians often remember those who have died and offer lists of departed loved ones to be prayed for.  If you would like us to pray for your loved ones please give your list to Fr Phelim. On Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) we’ll observe the 2 minute silence in church  & encourage individuals to pray an act of remembrance at home.     
Bible Sunday - Readings next Sunday are from the Revised Common Lectionary.  Our focus will be on celebrating and giving thanks for the living Word of God.              
​Recently Departed -Nicola Trainer, Elsna Joan Davies, David Irwin, Ken Cooper RIP
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PCC Meeting is tomorrow Mon 19 Oct at 7pm  via Zoom.  We will discuss ongoing ministry, finance as well as the Ministry Area proposals and how they may affect us.      Calendar - A calendar is being prepared as a fundraiser for charity and parish funds.  Many thanks to Richard Davey and Ron Cox for providing the images and artwork.
Ken Cooper RIP -  former church warden of St German’s - funeral in church tomorrow at 1:30pm.  See Fr Phelim if you’d like to attend.              
Ministry Areas - The bishop announced at our diocesan conference this year that  ministry areas will replace parishes on 1 January 2022. Current proposals are that St German’s and St Saviour’s would join the Cardiff South MA along with the Grangetown Churches and St Mary’s in Butetown, however nothing has been set in stone as yet. The next few months will involve much discussion as to how we might move forward on this. If you have any thoughts on this please see Fr Phelim. The Ministry Area Handbook setting out all the details can be found on our website.        
Public Worship & COVID -  Please attend carefully to the safety instructions, posters and guidance from stewards and parish officers during the services. Face coverings to be worn, no physical sign of peace and Holy Communion under one kind only.  Please stay in your seats to receive Holy Communion.                  
Remembrance - During November Christians often remember those who have died and offer lists of departed loved ones to be prayed for.  If you would like us to pray for your loved ones please give your list to Fr Phelim.                  
 Bible Sunday - Readings next Sunday are from the Revised Common Lectionary.  Our focus will be on celebrating and giving thanks for the living Word of God.     
​ Recently Departed -Nicola Trainer, Elsna Joan Davies, David Irwin, Ken Cooper RIP

Faith Nurturing -Next meets on Wed 14 Oct at 7pm.  ‘In Search of a Way’ by G. Hughes SJ. at 7pm via Zoom. Contact Fr Phelim.  We’ll look at final part of the book
PCC Meeting  - The next PCC meeting for St German’s will be on Monday 19 October at 7pm  via Zoom.  We will discuss ongoing ministry, finance as well as the Ministry Area proposals and how they may affect us.                  
Calendar - A calendar is being prepared as a fundraiser for charity and parish funds.  Many thanks to Richard Davey and Ron Cox for providing the images and artwork.     Ministry Areas - The bishop announced at our diocesan conference this year that  ministry areas will replace parishes on 1 January 2022. Current proposals are that St German’s and St Saviour’s would join the Cardiff South MA along with the Grangetown Churches and St Mary’s in Butetown, however nothing has been set in stone as yet. The next few months will involve much discussion as to how we might move forward on this. If you have any thoughts on this please see Fr Phelim. The Ministry Area Handbook setting out all the details can be found on our website.        
Public Worship & COVID -  Please attend carefully to the safety instructions, posters and guidance from stewards and parish officers during the services. Face coverings to be worn, no physical sign of peace and Holy Communion under one kind only.  Please stay in your seats to receive Holy Communion.                    
 50-50 Prize Draw - Latest winners: Fr Malcolm Brooks and Canon Roy Doxsey.   Hilary Lovitt is collecting money from this weekend for those who want to join in.        
​Sight 2020 Direct - face masks.  £4.50 each with all proceeds going to this charity.       Recently Departed - Alan Bridgeman, Diane Prankard, David Irwin, Ken Cooper  RIP

Welcome and Thanks - to Fr Chris Lee for presiding today.  Marvellous!     
Weekday Services - Resume from Tuesday 6 Oct onwards.               .     
Ministry Areas - Our recent diocesan conference focused on a reorganisation of every parish of the diocese into ministry areas on 1 January 2022. Current proposals are that St German’s and St Saviour’s would join the Cardiff South MA along with the Grangetown Churches and St Mary’s in Butetown, however nothing has been set in stone as yet. The next few months will involve much discussion as to how we might move forward on this.  One priority for us is to ensure we, as the faith community of St German’s, stay true to our values and calling to be Christ’s presence in and for our parish, and to  mind each other in this process.             
Public Worship & COVID -  Please attend carefully to the safety instructions, posters and guidance from stewards and parish officers during the services. Face coverings to be worn, no physical sign of peace and Holy Communion under one kind only.  Please stay in your seats to receive Holy Communion.                  
McMillan Coffee Morning - We hope to have a coffee morning in aid of McMillan on Sunday 18th October.  Details in due course but it will be socially distanced and observing current protocols.                                  Harvest Thanksgiving - 11 October - donated food will go to Cardiff food bank. Please  bring donated food to church next Sunday.                                                                               
Bonus Ball - our weekly draw has now resumed.  See Sylvia for details.          
Church Times - Paper copies of recent editions available at the back of the church.
Faith Nurturing -Next meets on Wed 14 Oct at 7pm.  ‘In Search of a Way’ by G. Hughes SJ. at 7pm via Zoom. Contact Fr Phelim.  We look at final part of the book
​Recently Departed - Diane Prankard  RIP

Welcome and Thanks - to Fr Chris Lee for presiding today.  Marvellous!     
Weekday Services - Resume from Tuesday 6 Oct onwards.                 
 Calendar - A calendar is being prepared as a fundraiser for charity and parish funds.  Many thanks to Richard Davey and Ron Cox for the images and artwork.   
 Ministry Areas - Our recent diocesan conference focused on a reorganisation of every parish of the diocese into ministry areas on 1 January 2022. Current proposals are that St German’s and St Saviour’s would join the Cardiff South MA along with the Grangetown Churches and St Mary’s in Butetown, however nothing has been set in stone as yet. The next few months will involve much discussion as to how we might move forward on this.  One priority for us is to ensure we, as the faith community of St German’s, stay true to our values and calling to be Christ’s presence in and for our parish, and to  mind each other in this process.             
Public Worship & COVID -  Please attend carefully to the safety instructions, posters and guidance from stewards and parish officers during the services. Face coverings to be worn, no physical sign of peace and Holy Communion under one kind only.  Please stay in your seats to receive Holy Communion.                  
50-50 Prize Draw - Will resume, with first draw taking place this week.  Hilary Lovitt is collecting money from this weekend for those who want to join in.          
 Gardening Club - meets on the first Saturday of every month.  All are welcome.         
Sight 2020 Direct - face masks.  £4.50 each with all proceeds going to this charity. 
Faith Nurturing -Next meets on Wed 14 Oct at 7pm.  ‘In Search of a Way’ by G. Hughes SJ. at 7pm via Zoom. Contact Fr Phelim.  We’ll look at final part of the book
​Recently Departed - Edward Oliver Crompton, Raymond Morrish  RIP