St German's News - 15 Sept 2019

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.