The Parish of Kenfig Hill St Theodore St Colman
Notices & Events Food Bank: If you would like to donate food for those people who are in need, please bring your donation of non-perishable food & put it in the basket at the back of the church. Grace takes the donations to the food bank after the services on the first Sunday of the month. Dates for your Diary No Choir Practice until August 18th— Have a nice break! Tuesday Craft Club - 6.15pm at Theo’s Friday 15th August Wedding of Andria Williams and Jay Sweeting Future dates for your diary PCC Meeting: Tuesday 19th August @ 5pm, St Theodore’s Saturday 13th September 11am wedding of Rachel Williams & James Phillips Saturday 20th September 12.30pm wedding of Jamie Kern & Kara Edwards Sunday 21st Sept: Special Patronal Visit to Llandaff Cathedral: Guided Tour @ 2 pm / Evensong @ 3.30 pm followed by tea. Please put your name on the List on bookcase as a coach has to be booked in advance. Friday 26th Sept @ 6.30 for 7 pm: 125th Anniversary Dinner Dance If you know of some-one who needs a visit from the church please speak to Sue Kibby or Enid Rymer at the end of the service, or leave a message on their phones. We will arrange for one of the visiting team to call on them.
Sunday Services Next Week 17th August 2014
Pentecost 10 St Theodore’s………10.00am Sung Eucharist w Baptism St Theodore’s............................18.00pm Evensong Theo’s (Wed)........................... 10.00 Holy Eucharist
The Parish of Kenfig Hill St Theodore St Colman Please take this newsletter home with you. Morning
428, 448, 81/284, 238
Evening
428, 303, 284, 238
PENTECOST 9 We are always pleased to welcome newcomers or visitors. If you worship regularly with a different denomination and received communion there, you are very welcome to receive Holy Communion in our Church . You are also warmly invited to join us for coffee or tea following the morning service.
Today’s Gospel reflects problems in the early Church, problems which are not unknown to us today. From the inside there were always problems of unity, conflicting opinions, theologies and spiritualities. From the outside, there were persecutions and misunderstandings from both the Jews and the secular powers. Paul, i reflects what must have been something very painful to many Jews who had become followers of Christ, namely, the division and hostility of their fellow-Jews who had not converted. Even today, this relationship still causes pain. Matthew also here features the special role of Peter, something he constantly stresses. Peter is the leader and so he is the one who steps out of the boat to go and meet Jesus in the midst of the storm. This surely is an image of the Church’s apostolic mission to reach out to find and make Christ present in the world, however hostile it may be. It is not the role of the Church to stay cowering in the shelter of their boat. One remembers the disciples after the death of Jesus hiding behind the locked doors. Pentecost soon changed all that and literally blew them out on a mission that would bring them and their successors to the remotest parts of the earth. Of course, there are dangers in the world. And the Church, like Peter, is weak and vulnerable. But the Lord is there wherever we go and he will not allow his Church to sink beneath the waves. It has looked very often as if it might happen but each time the Christian community has risen from the ashes stronger than before. One has only to think of the experiences of Christians in China over the past four centuries and especially in the last 40 years or so.
This week’s daily Gospel readings Monday - Matthew 17. 22-27 Clare of Assisi (1253) Mendicant Tuesday— Matthew 18. 1-14 Ann Griffiths (1805) poet Wednesday—Matthew 18. 15-20 Jeremy Taylor (1667) Bishop Thursday -Matthew 18. 21-19.1 Maximillian Kolbe (1941) Priest/Martyr Friday—Luke 1. 46-55 Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Saturday - Matthew 19. 13.15
MU Date No meeting in August September 4th Open Meeting 2-00pm in Church September 17th Meeting in Theo's 7-00 pm. All Welcome October 4th M.U. meeting in Church 2-00pm Cwmavon & Margam branches are invited to visit. All are welcome October 22nd M.U. meeting in Theo's 7-00pm. November 6th M.U. Meeting in church 2-00pm. Open meeting with a talk on Cancer & it's prevention All Welcome November 19th meeting in Theo's 7-00pm December 4th. Christmas party time!
************************** 100 Club Winners June £25.00 No. 68 Annette Evans £10.00 No. 36 Beryl Wilbraham July £25.00 No.37 Margaret Hopkin £10.00 No. 43 Fr. Jon ***************************** N.B. FIRE ESCAPES: In the event of a fire, please leave carefully by the main door or, if obstructed, then through the fire escape located to the rear of the vestry on the right hand side. Then please gather on the pavement on the opposite side of the road.
PLEASE PRAY FOR... Sick: Barbara Hancock, Michelle Griffiths, Kai Foulger, Elliot, Graham Greenslade, Harry Meredith, Colin Langdon, Christine Drane, Doris Lugg. Vivian Baker, Ethan Greening, Maureen Baker, Heather Burgess, Julie Barham, Lauren Williams, Michael Perry, Evelyn Evans, Jamie & Nick Pyke, Ray John, Jamie Lee Coffee, Ellie May.Mark Howells, Valerie Zeal, Sophie Evans, Ken Williams, Hilary Morgan, David Pedrick, Dee Downing, Irene Howells, Rev.d Steve Kendall, Jean Rumble, Erin Downs, Fr. Chris Stone and Caroline Little. Recently Departed: Anniversaries: Sarah James, Nicola Davies, Charles Lane, Phyllis James, James Anthony, Daily prayer intentions Mon 11th - Rhondda Fach Uchaf Ezo (Sudan) Tue 12th – Porth Newydd Faisalabad (Pakistan) Wed 13th - Governing Body of C in W False Bay (Southern Africa) Thu 14th – Tonypandy w Clydach Vale w Willamstown Fri 15th – Tonyrefail w Gilfach Goch Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean) Sat 16th - Ynyshir Florida (ECUSA) PARISH PASTORAL VISITING TEAM
The team will now be meeting on a monthly basis under the leadership of our two new coordinators, Sue and Enid. If anyone knows of anyone needing a visit then please let Sue or Enid know, so that a visit may be arranged. Parish Priest: Fr. Jonathan Durley CA 01656 670148 Parish Reader: Grace Wylde 743840, or 07966 083196, Theo’s Parish Shop: 01656 670327 Parish Wardens: Margaret Phillips 665547/ 07748 678827 David-Lloyd Jones 741354 / 07747 151205 Sacristan & MU Branch Leader: Christine Portsmouth 742987 Treasurer: Ken Rymer PCC Secretaries: Margaret Griffiths & Heulwen Strathearn Safeguarding Officer: Sue Kibby
Sunday Services Next Week 17th August 2014
Pentecost 10 St Theodore’s………10.00am Sung Eucharist w Baptism St Theodore’s............................18.00pm Evensong Theo’s (Wed)........................... 10.00 Holy Eucharist
The Parish of Kenfig Hill St Theodore St Colman Please take this newsletter home with you. Morning
428, 448, 81/284, 238
Evening
428, 303, 284, 238
PENTECOST 9 We are always pleased to welcome newcomers or visitors. If you worship regularly with a different denomination and received communion there, you are very welcome to receive Holy Communion in our Church . You are also warmly invited to join us for coffee or tea following the morning service.
Today’s Gospel reflects problems in the early Church, problems which are not unknown to us today. From the inside there were always problems of unity, conflicting opinions, theologies and spiritualities. From the outside, there were persecutions and misunderstandings from both the Jews and the secular powers. Paul, i reflects what must have been something very painful to many Jews who had become followers of Christ, namely, the division and hostility of their fellow-Jews who had not converted. Even today, this relationship still causes pain. Matthew also here features the special role of Peter, something he constantly stresses. Peter is the leader and so he is the one who steps out of the boat to go and meet Jesus in the midst of the storm. This surely is an image of the Church’s apostolic mission to reach out to find and make Christ present in the world, however hostile it may be. It is not the role of the Church to stay cowering in the shelter of their boat. One remembers the disciples after the death of Jesus hiding behind the locked doors. Pentecost soon changed all that and literally blew them out on a mission that would bring them and their successors to the remotest parts of the earth. Of course, there are dangers in the world. And the Church, like Peter, is weak and vulnerable. But the Lord is there wherever we go and he will not allow his Church to sink beneath the waves. It has looked very often as if it might happen but each time the Christian community has risen from the ashes stronger than before. One has only to think of the experiences of Christians in China over the past four centuries and especially in the last 40 years or so.
This week’s daily Gospel readings Monday - Matthew 17. 22-27 Clare of Assisi (1253) Mendicant Tuesday— Matthew 18. 1-14 Ann Griffiths (1805) poet Wednesday—Matthew 18. 15-20 Jeremy Taylor (1667) Bishop Thursday -Matthew 18. 21-19.1 Maximillian Kolbe (1941) Priest/Martyr Friday—Luke 1. 46-55 Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Saturday - Matthew 19. 13.15
MU Date No meeting in August September 4th Open Meeting 2-00pm in Church September 17th Meeting in Theo's 7-00 pm. All Welcome October 4th M.U. meeting in Church 2-00pm Cwmavon & Margam branches are invited to visit. All are welcome October 22nd M.U. meeting in Theo's 7-00pm. November 6th M.U. Meeting in church 2-00pm. Open meeting with a talk on Cancer & it's prevention All Welcome November 19th meeting in Theo's 7-00pm December 4th. Christmas party time!
************************** 100 Club Winners June £25.00 No. 68 Annette Evans £10.00 No. 36 Beryl Wilbraham July £25.00 No.37 Margaret Hopkin £10.00 No. 43 Fr. Jon ***************************** N.B. FIRE ESCAPES: In the event of a fire, please leave carefully by the main door or, if obstructed, then through the fire escape located to the rear of the vestry on the right hand side. Then please gather on the pavement on the opposite side of the road.
PLEASE PRAY FOR... Sick: Barbara Hancock, Michelle Griffiths, Kai Foulger, Elliot, Graham Greenslade, Harry Meredith, Colin Langdon, Christine Drane, Doris Lugg. Vivian Baker, Ethan Greening, Maureen Baker, Heather Burgess, Julie Barham, Lauren Williams, Michael Perry, Evelyn Evans, Jamie & Nick Pyke, Ray John, Jamie Lee Coffee, Ellie May.Mark Howells, Valerie Zeal, Sophie Evans, Ken Williams, Hilary Morgan, David Pedrick, Dee Downing, Irene Howells, Rev.d Steve Kendall, Jean Rumble, Erin Downs, Fr. Chris Stone and Caroline Little. Recently Departed: Anniversaries: Sarah James, Nicola Davies, Charles Lane, Phyllis James, James Anthony, Daily prayer intentions Mon 11th - Rhondda Fach Uchaf Ezo (Sudan) Tue 12th – Porth Newydd Faisalabad (Pakistan) Wed 13th - Governing Body of C in W False Bay (Southern Africa) Thu 14th – Tonypandy w Clydach Vale w Willamstown Fri 15th – Tonyrefail w Gilfach Goch Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean) Sat 16th - Ynyshir Florida (ECUSA) PARISH PASTORAL VISITING TEAM
The team will now be meeting on a monthly basis under the leadership of our two new coordinators, Sue and Enid. If anyone knows of anyone needing a visit then please let Sue or Enid know, so that a visit may be arranged. Parish Priest: Fr. Jonathan Durley CA 01656 670148 Parish Reader: Grace Wylde 743840, or 07966 083196, Theo’s Parish Shop: 01656 670327 Parish Wardens: Margaret Phillips 665547/ 07748 678827 David-Lloyd Jones 741354 / 07747 151205 Sacristan & MU Branch Leader: Christine Portsmouth 742987 Treasurer: Ken Rymer PCC Secretaries: Margaret Griffiths & Heulwen Strathearn Safeguarding Officer: Sue Kibby
