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Fr Alan Rabjohns RIP: Please pray for the repose of the soul of our former vicar, Fr Alan.Our prayers and sympathy are extended to Gill and all their family at this time.
Messy Church - A huge thank you to all who supported last week’s MC on a theme of St Francis. We had about 55 visitors and helpers and it was wonderful to see so many young families joining us on the day. Can’t wait for the next one. McMillan Coffee Morning after Mass next Sun 13 Oct - Donations of cakes and bakes needed! Walsingham Festival - this coming Saturday 19 October, St Mary’s Butetown. Next year’s pilgrimage to our Lady’s shrine at Walsingham is from 20-23 July 2020 Parochial Church Council - There will be a brief PCC meeting after mass next Sunday. Baptism - We welcome Jaxon Ted Nicky into the family of Christ’s Church today. Benediction and Holy Hour - Next Sunday in St German’s at 6pm. Book Clubs: next meets after mass on Tuesday 14th in St Saviour’s when we’ll explore chapter 2 of Rupert Shortt’s ‘Does Religion do more harm than good’. 2 copies available in the hall for people to borrow and read. Choir Practice - on Tuesday 21st at 7pm to look at hymns up to and including Advent. Open to all. Faith QI faith discussion takes place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm once a month. First topic was ‘Mariology: the theology and place of Mary in the Church’. Next meets in St Saviour’s on Wed 6 November. Next topic ‘The Reformation’ Confirmation Class - Classes every two weeks after the Thursday evening mass in St Saviour’s. Next meets this on Thursday 24th at 6:30pm. Diocesan confirmation will be in the Cathedral with Bishop June on Sun 1 December in Llandaff Cathedral.
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Friends of St German’s - Please join us for our AGM and lunch in the hall after mass. If you’d like to join the ‘friends’ please see Angela.
Messy Church - Today at 4pm in St Saviour’s. Please join us if you can as we celebrate our faith in this season of creation inspired by St Francis. Mass Setting - ‘Simple Mass’ arranged by Malcolm Archer music by John Merbecke. We hope to start learning it later in October. Concerts at St German’s - Over the next few months St German’s has been booked by many groups for concerts, carols or other school gatherings. 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. If everyone signs up for one or two evenings it will make our hosting much more sustainable and avoid a small number of people being overwhelmed. Please help us in this important work of outreach and fundraising. Book Clubs: We meet after mass on Mondays in St German’s (starts on 7 October) to look at Henri Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’ and after mass on Tuesdays in St Saviour’s (starts on 1 October) for Rupert Shortt’s ‘Does Religion do more harm than good’. Faith QI faith discussion group will be topical and will normally take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm once a month in each church (begins 16th Oct in St German’s). If there's a particular aspect of church life and doctrine that interests you let Fr Phelim know. Confirmation Class - Classes every two weeks after the Thursday evening mass in St Saviour’s. Next meets this coming Thursday at 6:30pm. Diocesan confirmation will be in the Cathedral with Bishop June on Sunday 1 December in Llandaff Cathedral. If you would like to be confirmed this Autumn please see Fr Phelim. PCC Meeting - the next PCC meeting is tomorrow Monday 30 Sept in the Church. The meeting begins with Mass at 6pm and will be held in the church.
St German’s Patronal Feast Day - next Sunday followed by Friends AGM & lunch. New Mass Setting - ‘Simple Mass’ arranged by Malcolm Archer music by John Merbecke. We hope to start learning it later in October. Gardening Club - 1st Saturday of the month. Next meets Sat 5th at 11am. Book Clubs: We hope to look at four books through the course of the year. We meet after mass on Mondays in St German’s (starts on 7 October) to look at Henri Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’ and after mass on Tuesdays in St Saviour’s (starts on 1 October) for Rupert Shortt’s ‘Does Religion do more harm than good’. Copies will be available for those interested in coming weeks. Faith QI faith discussion group will be topical and will normally take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm once a month in each church (begins 2nd October in St Saviour’s and 16 Wednesday of October in St German’s). If there's a particular aspect of church life and doctrine that interests you let Fr Phelim know. Autumn Confirmation Dates - Diocesan confirmation in the Cathedral with Bishop Philip North this Thursday 3 October at 7:30pm. Other dates are available with Bishop June: Sunday 24 November in Ely or Sunday 1 December in Llandaff Cathedral. If you would like to be confirmed this Autumn please see Fr Phelim. Recently Departed: Terence Clive James, Jennifer Freedman RIP. A warm welcome to our new ordinand Natasha Quinn Thomas from St Asaph Diocese.
Messy Church - is on Sunday 6 October at 4pm in St Saviour’s - theme: St Francis of Assisi. Benediction and Vespers - in St Saviour’s this evening at 6pm. All are welcome. Foodbank - Many thanks to everyone for donating 296.4kgs of food. Urgent items: Tinned fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice pudding, Sponge puddings, Tinned potatoes, Tinned fish, coffee and pasta/curry sauces. PCC Meeting - next PCC meeting is this Tuesday 24 Sept at 7pm in St Saviour's. Faith Groups - Our groups launch on the first week of October. Book Clubs: We hope to look at four books through the course of the year. We meet after mass on Mondays to look at Henri Nouwen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’ and after mass on Tuesday’s for Rupert Shortt’s ‘Does Religion do more harm than good’. Copies will be available for those interested in coming weeks. Faith QI faith discussion group will be topical and take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm once a month in each church (1st Wed in St Saviour’s and 3rd Wednesday in St German’s). If some aspect of church life interests you let Fr Phelim know. Autumn Confirmation Dates - Diocesan confirmation in the Cathedral with Bishop Philip North on Thurs 3 Oct at 7:30pm. Other dates are available with Bishop June: Sun 24 Nov in Ely or Sunday 1 Dec in Llandaff Cathedral. For more details please see Fr Phelim. Harvest Festival Sat 29 Sept. donations for Cardiff Foodbank needed. Tinned, packet foods, toiletries, sanitary items. After Mass David and Wendy will serve sausage sandwiches! McMillan Coffee Morning after Mass Sun 13 Oct - Donations of cakes and bakes needed! Walsingham Festival - Sat 19 October, St. Mary’s Butetown (for details see the poster in the hall). Next year’s pilgrimage to our Lady’s shrine at Walsingham is from 20-23 July 2020 Street Party - today from 1-3pm at the end of Railway Street to celebrate a tree nominated for an award. Celebrating community and urban nature. Open to all. Faithful Departed: We pray for all our deceased relatives, friends and benefactors: ‘Through the Mercy of God, may they rest in eternal peace. Amen.' Messy Church - is on Sunday 6 October at 4pm in St Saviour’s - theme: St Francis of Assisi. Other dates will be published soon.
Proposed New Mass Setting for Autumn 2019 - ‘Simple Mass’ arranged by Malcolm Archer music by John Merbecke. Brian is available to play it a bit more at the piano after mass again today. We hope to start learning it in October. Benediction and Vespers - in St Saviour’s next Sunday 29 September at 6pm. Faith Groups - Our groups launch on the first week of October. Book Clubs: We hope to look at four books through the course of the year. We meet after mass on Mondays to look at Henri Nowen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’ and after mass on Tuesday’s for Rupert Shortt’s ‘Does Religion do more harm than good’. Copies will be available for those interested in coming weeks. Faith QI faith discussion group will be topical and take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm once a month in each church (1st Wed in St Saviour’s and 3rd Wednesday in St German’s). If there's a particular aspect of church life and doctrine that interests you let Fr Phelim know. Autumn Confirmation Dates - Diocesan confirmation in the Cathedral with Bishop Philip North on Thursday 3 October at 7:30pm. Other dates are available with Bishop June: Sunday 24 November in Ely or Sunday 1 December in Llandaff Cathedral. If you would like to be confirmed this Autumn please see Fr Phelim. Tea and Coffee Rota - New rota now available. Thanks to all who volunteered and thanks to Geraint for drawing it up. PCC Meeting - the next PCC meeting is on Monday 30 Sept in the Church. Recently Departed: Terence Clive James, Jennifer Freedman RIP. Messy Church - the next Messy Church is on Sunday 6 October at 4pm in St Saviour’s - theme: St Francis of Assisi. Other dates will be published soon.
Parish Lunch - Many thanks to all who helped last Sunday. £210 was raised. Macmillian Coffee Morning - Friday 27 Sept from 10-12noon. All are welcome. Proposed New Mass Setting for Autumn 2019 - ‘Simple Mass’ arranged by Malcolm Archer music by John Merbecke. Brian will introduce it and explain it at the piano after mass. Let us know what you think. Faith Groups - We hope to launch again the faith and theology discussion group ‘Faith QI’ this coming Autumn. We will also have trial a book club when we will read and discuss a book on faith and spirituality. The first book to be explored is written by Henri Nouwen ‘The Return of the Prodigal Son’, a reflection on the parable and the Rembrandt painting of the same title. Autumn Confirmation Dates - Diocesan confirmation in the Cathedral with Bishop Philip North on Thursday 3 October at 7:30pm. Other dates are available with Bishop June: Sunday 24 November in Ely or Sunday 1 December in Llandaff Cathedral. If you would like to be confirmed this Autumn please see Fr Phelim. Mass Times - no weekday masses in St German’s this week due to clergy leave. Tea and Coffee Rota - Many thanks for all who help in this ministry of hospitality. Geraint is currently drawing up the next rota. Please email him with your requests and availability up to Christmas on wgjohn89@gmail.com PCC Meeting - the next PCC meeting has been changed to Monday 30 September. Recently Departed: Terence Clive James, Jennifer Freedman RIP. Messy Church - the next Messy Church is on Sunday 6 October at 4pm in St Saviour’s - theme: St Francis of Assisi. We now need volunteers to sign up to list of tasks. If you haven’t experienced a MC session before why not pop along for a cuppa?
Faith Groups - Our groups launch on the first week of October. Book Clubs: We hope to look at four books through the course of the year. We meet after mass on Mondays to look at Henri Nowen’s ‘Return of the Prodigal Son’ and after mass on Tuesday’s for Rupert Shortt’s ‘Does Religion do more harm than good’. Copies will be available for those interested in coming weeks. Faith QI faith discussion group will be topical and take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm once a month in each church (1st Wed in St Saviour’s and 3rd Wednesday in St German’s). More details on the topics we look at in the weeks to come. If there's a particular aspect of church life and doctrine that interests you please let Fr Phelim know. PCC Meeting - next PCC meeting is on Tuesday 24 Sept at 7pm in St Saviour's. Benediction and Vespers - in St Saviour’s next Sunday at 6pm. All are welcome. Harvest Festival Sat 29 Sept. Harvest donations for Cardiff Foodbank needed. Tinned, packet foods, toiletries, sanitary items. After Mass David and Wendy will be serving sausage sandwiches! McMillan Coffee Morning after Mass Sunday 13 October - Donations of cakes and bakes needed! Walsingham Festival - Sat 19 October, St. Mary’s Butetown (for details see the poster in the hall). Next year’s pilgrimage to our Lady’s shrine at Walsingham is from 20-23 July 2020 S treet Party - next Sunday from 1-3pm at the end of Railway Street to celebrate a tree nominated for an award. Celebrating community and urban nature. Open to all. Autumn Confirmation Dates - Diocesan confirmation in the Cathedral with Bishop Philip North on Thursday 3 October at 7:30pm. Other dates are available with Bishop June: Sunday 24 November in Ely or Sunday 1 December in Llandaff Cathedral. If you would like to be confirmed this Autumn please see Fr Phelim. Recently Departed: Terence Clive James, Jennifer Freedman RIP Messy Church - the next Messy Church is on Sunday 6 October at 4pm in St Saviour’s - theme: St Francis of Assisi.
Sponsored Walk - Final figure raised is £635. Many thanks to the walkers and their support. Faith Groups - We hope to launch again the faith and theology discussion group ‘Faith QI’ this coming Autumn. We will also have trial a book club when we will read and discuss a book on faith and spirituality. The first book to be explored is 'Does Religion Do More Harm Than Good?’ by Rupert Shortt, which looks at some challenges to religion today by modern atheism and whether religious believe is still reasonable, rational and worthy of our commitment and respect. PCC Meeting - the next PCC meeting is on Tuesday 24 September at 7pm in St Saviour's. Festival of Faith - Saturday 14 September - All Saints, North Street, Shrewsbury. Mass at 12 noon. Harvest Festival Sat 29 Sept. We’re collecting food/toiletry/sanitary items for Cardiff Foodbank McMillan Coffee Morning after Mass Sunday 13 October - Donations of cakes and bakes needed! Walsingham Festival - Sat 19 October, St. Mary’s Butetown (for details see the poster in the hall). Next year’s pilgrimage to our Lady’s shrine at Walsingham is from 20-23 July 2020 Autumn Confirmation Dates - Diocesan confirmation in the Cathedral with Bishop Philip North on Thursday 3 October at 7:30pm. Other dates are available with Bishop June: Sunday 24 November in Ely or Sunday 1 December in Llandaff Cathedral. If you would like to be confirmed this Autumn please see Fr Phelim. Rome and Assisi Pilgrimage 2019 - 2-6 December. If you are interested in going please see Fr Phelim. Cost of flights from Bristol, transfers and transport in Rome and to Assisi will be £250. Recently Departed Terence Clive James, Jennifer Freedman RIP. |
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