St German's News - 1 Dec 2019 - Advent 1

Welcome & thank you to Fr Keith Kimber for preaching & presiding today.  Candlelit Advent Carols - Our annual service of carols and lessons for advent will take place this evening at 6pm.  For more details see Geraint.             

Refreshments - No tea and coffee today after mass because our hall is hosting a large lunch.  Instead we will have some soft drinks and, for those who wish, freshly made Gins & Tonic. All are welcome.                             

Congratulations - to Joyce who was confirmed this morning by Bishop June  at the 9am Eucharist in Llandaff Cathedral.     Thanks to all who supported her catechesis.        

Nightshelter - Thank you to all who turned up at our meeting last Monday.  We are currently preparing the rotes for the next few weeks.  If you are able to help us on the night shift or in the kitchen we would be very grateful.                   

Advent & Christmas - service details on our website & at the back of the Church.     

Weekday services - because of this week’s pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi our services in St German’s will be slightly different.  On Monday we will have the opening pilgrim mass at 11am for pilgrims and parishioners alike.  On Wednesday Geraint will lead an all age service for the primary school class who will be visiting.      

Foodbank - Current urgent items: Tinned Fruit, Long life fruit juice, UHT milk, Rice Pudding, Sponge Puddings. Tinned potatoes.  For an up to date overview of the plight of hungry people in the UK please visit www.stateofhunger.org which is research and policy conclusions conducted by the Trussell Trust.                  

Concerts at St German’s -  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.     

​The Departed: In November we pray for all the repose of all the faithful departed.