St Saviour's News - 8 March 2020 'Lent II'

Coronavirus Precautions - The Church in Wales has issued new guidance on how we as a community should respond to this latest crisis.  See our website for the full document.  In light of this advice we will discontinue sharing the peace until further notice.  Likewise communion will be offered under one kind until further notice.  The celebrant alone is to receive from the chalice. For more details please see Fr Phelim.                  

Lenten Charity this year is Christian Aid - collecting tins are now available.              

Stations of the Cross - Praying the stations of the cross during Lent helps us walk with Christ in our pilgrimage back to our heavenly Father.. Tuesdays in St Saviour’s at 6:45pm.         

PCC & Electoral Roll - Roll needs to be renewed in 2020 and everyone has to reregister. All those eligible (those aged over 16 who are confirmed) should fill in a new form. Please see Wendy, our Electoral Roll Registrar. The next PCC meeting is Sun 29 March after mass.  

Easter Flowers - Please see Gwyneth if you’d like to sponsor an Easter flower arrangement.      

Walsingham Pilgrimage - £20 deposit by next Sunday 22 March.  Accommodation, Meals, and Transport £290 (£165 for those aged 5-16 years) Accommodation and meals only £215 (£130 for those aged 5-16 years) Children under the age of 5 free. Full payment is due the 1st July, 2020. For more details see Liz. Non returnable deposit of £20 to secure a place.         

Holy Week Services - this year’s Holy Week services page will be available next Sunday.  For those who like to attend the Ebbsfleet Chrism mass there will be a bus to Bristol Cathedral on Mon 6 April. List at the back.  Llandaff Chrism mass will be on Maundy Thursday.       

Geraint’s Farewell - leaving party on Sun 10 May at 3pm. (his last day with us).    

Nightshelter - Ends for us next weekend 21/22 March (although some other churches will be continuing on through the year).   Many thanks for all those who have helped so generously in this ministry.                                  

Easter Vestry - The AGM for our Church will be on Tuesday 28 April at 7pm.             

​Recently Departed: David Pinder, Harry Rohman RIP.