Welcome to CONNECT, our Ministry Area Bulletin, gathering together the past week and looking forward to the weeks ahead!
THE COMPASSIONATE ONE
In the gospel reading today, we are given an image of Christ as the Compassionate One who refuses to condemn. As we approach Holy Week, may his compassion for us shape and change us
THIS WEEK…
Young People’s Passion | Worship this Week | £3000 for Ukraine |Community | Ministry Area Council | Diary Dates | United in Prayer
YOUNG PEOPLE
PASSION | YOUTH EVENT
Sunday April 3 | 5-7pm | St Mary’s
Passion is a new event for young people hosted by St Mary’s Church. Whatever your age, all are welcome – as long as you respect that this is a space for young people!
Beginning with a Barbecue at 5pm we’ll gather in church for worship at 6pm. To help us with catering it would be really good to have some indication of who’s planning on coming along! This is an exciting initiative, so we’d love as many people as possible to come along!
This event now coincides with the Day of Prayer for Ukraine (see below) which means that our time together will have a focus on prayer for peace for the people of Ukraine, and for deep concern for all who suffer as a result of war and conflict as we pray for a peaceful resolution.
RACING THROUGH LENT
Listen to Fr Edward talking about why he took part in the Race for Hunger to raise money for the Trussell Trust’s Foodbanks which is also our Lenten Charity in the Ministry Area. You can also make a donation here
TO LIVE TOGETHER WELL
It’s the final session of our Lent Course on Wednesday 6th April at 7pm at Ss Dyfrig and Samson, with the morning session at St Paul’s after the 10am Eucharist.
We know that in any group of people you must have a set of expectations of how you will belong together. A Rule of Life is not there to create difficulties for us and make us do things that prove impossible, but rather to help us to reflect on how our journey of faith is going, to think about what we are able to do well and to reflect on the things that we need to do better.
In the meantime, you can check out Fr Edward’s Blog Post on the Diocese of Llandaff website, written after our second session on PRAYER: ‘What happens when we pray?
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
LENT LUNCHES
Why not join us for the final Lent Lunch at Ss Dyfrig and Samson on Saturday until 9th April from 12 to 1.30pm?
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
BUTETOWN:
S MARY THE VIRGIN
1100hrs Solemn Mass
GRANGETOWN:
S PAUL THE APOSTLE
0800hrs Said Eucharist
1030hrs Sung Eucharist
SS DYFRIG & SAMSON
0915hrs Solemn Mass
SPLOTT:
S SAVIOUR
0930hrs Sung Mass
THROUGH THE WEEK
MONDAY 4 Weekday of Lent 6.00pm Mass (S Mary’s) 6.30pm Stations of the Cross (D&S) 7.00pm Mass (Ss Dyfrig & Samson’s) TUESDAY 5 Weekday of Lent 10am Mass (S Saviour’s) 10.45am Stations of the Cross (S Saviour’s) 6.30pm Stations of the Cross (S Mary’s) 7pm Mass (S Mary’s) WEDNESDAY 6 Weekday of Lent 10am Holy Eucharist (S Paul’s) 11am Mass (S Mary’s) THURSDAY 7 Weekday of Lent 10am Mass (S Mary’s) 9.30am Mass (Ss Dyfrig & Samson’s) 5.45pm Mass (St Saviour’s) FRIDAY 8 Weekday of Lent 10am Mass (S Mary’s) SATURDAY 9 Weekday of Lent 11am Morning Prayer and Rosary (S Mary’s) 1130am Mass (S Mary’s) 12noon Confessions (S Mary’s)
Holy Week and Easter is at the heart of our year and, as Sunday is to the week, so Easter Sunday is to the whole year.
From the ‘Hosanna’ cries of Palm Sunday to the the intimate beauty of Maundy Thursday, from the silence of Good Friday to the stillness of Holy Saturday, and the beauty of the Easter Vigil which erupts with joy, our journey through Holy Week is filled with many emotions but each moment draws us deeper into the Mystery of God, and Christ’s saving death and resurrection.
PALM SUNDAY
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday as we recall Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. In each church we gather (in different ways) for the Blessing of Palms, Procession and Sung Mass
BUTETOWN: S MARY THE VIRGIN The Blessing of Palms and Procession begins at St Paul's Methodist Church, Loudoun Square at 10.30am. 1100hrs Solemn Mass (Preacher: Revd Paul Martin) GRANGETOWN: S PAUL THE APOSTLE 0800hrs Said Eucharist 1030hrs Sung Eucharist SS DYFRIG & SAMSON 0915hrs Solemn Mass SPLOTT: S SAVIOUR 0930hrs Sung Mass
MAUNDY THURSDAY
We begin the Holy Triduum with Maundy Thursday. The celebrations of these next three days form one liturgical act.
On the night that Jesus gathered with his apostles in the upper room, and gave us the gift of the Eucharist, so we gather to do what he has commanded us to do. In fact, there are two commandments. ‘Do this in remembrance of me’ and ‘Love one another as I have loved you’ which is expressed in the Washing of Feet.
Tonight, on this holy night, we gather to celebrate the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, with Washing of Feet, Stripping of the Altar, and Watch until midnight (the hour may vary in each church)
7.00pm St Mary’s
7.30pm Ss Dyfrig and Samson’s
8.15pm St Saviour’s
GOOD FRIDAY
We gather in silence for the sacred Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Veneration of the Cross and Communion. There are three different opportunities to gather for this:
1pm St Saviour’s, Splott
2pm St Paul’s, Grangetown
3pm St Mary’s, Butetown
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: In addition to the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, there will be the opportunity to walk the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday in the churches of the Ministry Area, including a joint Stations with St Alban’s RC Church in Splott (at 12 noon) which begins with a procession from St Saviour’s to St Alban’s beginning at 11.30am.
HOLY SATURDAY
Holy Saturday is a day of waiting. As Jesus body lay in the tomb, so we watch and pray until we gather for the Easter Vigil, the most important act of worship of the whole year. There are two opportunities to celebrate.
The first is on the evening of Holy Saturday, as darkness descends, at St Mary’s Church at 8pm.
The other alternative is to rise before dawn and gather at St Saviour’s at 5.45pm, followed by Easter Breakfast.
EASTER SUNDAY
BUTETOWN:
S MARY THE VIRGIN
1100hrs Solemn Mass
GRANGETOWN:
S PAUL THE APOSTLE
0800hrs Said Eucharist
1030hrs Sung Eucharist
SS DYFRIG & SAMSON
0915hrs Solemn Mass
SPLOTT:
S SAVIOUR
0930hrs Sung Mass
UKRAINE
A huge “Thank you” to all who contributed to the DEC appeal for the people of Ukraine. An amazing £2992 has been raised across the MA
St Mary’s School had a non uniform day, sold Ukranian coloured friendship bracelets and sold cakes raising just under £300, whilst, St Mary’s Church invited donations over a number of weeks raising £879.65. Similarly, St Saviour’s Church raised a handsome sum of £535
Meanwhile, across the river in Grangetown, an amazing coffee morning at St Paul’s Church raised £1278
The total amount will also be increased by reclaimed tax through GIFT AID
You can also find more resources about how you can contribute and help at the Diocese of Llandaff website
DAY OF PRAYER FOR UKRAINE
On Sunday 3rd April 2022, churches and Christians from across the UK and Ireland will come together in an act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict, and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war. Our planned PASSION event for young people on this day will incorporate this plea for prayer, and our hope for peace.
You can also find out more about the Day of Prayer at the website of the Diocese of Llandaff
COMMUNITY
EYES DOWN!
Yes, it’s the ever popular BINGO in Grangetown! Why not give it a try?!
Monday | 7pm | S Paul’s
Thursday | 7.30pm | Ss Dyfrig & Samson’s
EASTER RAFFLE
Tickets are now available for the Easter Raffle at Ss Dyfrig and Samson from Pam Ivins
COFFEE MORNING (@ST MARY’S)
Our Community Coffee Morning continues to grow, and provides a safe space for anyone who wants to pop along for a free coffee each Thursdays from 11am—1230pm.
If you’d like to help with hospitality and welcome, then get in touch, particularly if you can help this Thursday to open and close (as Fr Dean is unable to be there!)
SHAPING THE MINISTRY AREA
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING
The following were appointed at the Annual Vestry Meeting which was chaired by our recently appointed Lay Chair, Glyn Perryman:
MINISTRY AREA WARDENS: Liz Norman and Rachel Williams
The following were appointed as members of the Ministry Area Council
ST MARY’S: Georgina Partridge (SW), Rachel Williams (SW), Iris Musa, Glyn Perryman (Lay Chair)
ST SAVIOUR’S: Liz Norman, David Gibbins, Wendy Gibbins, Janet Fotheringham
SS DYFRIG & SAMSON: Julian Jordan (SW) Gerald Horton (SW), Lorraine Harry
ST PAUL’S: Cheryl Dominguez, Rachel Goodfield, Jean Philips, Julia Watkins (SW)
DATES FOR THE DIARY
CHRISM MASS
Bristol Cathedral | Monday 11 April | 12 noon. | Coach available
This is a Chrism Mass celebrated outside of the Diocese by the Bishop of Chichester. If you’d like to book a free place on the Coach, then please either add your name to the list in church (where applicable) or contact Fr Dean.
The coach leaves St Mary’s at 8.45am, departing Bristol at 3pm
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE
July 25—28 | Bookings are being taken now
SINGING FOR SEATS AT ST SAVIOURS
Clare Williams and her friends are planning another fundraising concert at St Saviours on Saturday 16 July. All proceeds will go towards new seating in the church. More details will be available closer to the date.
UNITED IN PRAYER | SIDE BY SIDE
PRAYER POINTS
For the people of Ukraine, and for all peoples displaced by war, for all refugees and asylum seekers
For the Churchwardens, Subwardens and other members of the Ministry Area Council
For the PASSION youth event taking place this evening, for all young people and those who work with them
S MARY’S
Eleri Francis, Aron Bux, Carol Blades, Iris Norden, Aisha Bin-Matt, Simon Williams, Christopher Hoffman, Andrew Partridge, Ella Robinson, David Brooks, Dave Robbins, Irene Fox, Hayley McConnell-Hayward, , Brian Pepperell, Fr Christopher Smith, Linda Griffiths, Ronald John, Jeanette Sestanovich, Katie
DEPARTED: Roger Pearson, Michael Benrnarde, Kenneth Blackett
ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: 3: Ian Darbey; 4: Ralph Alder, Betty Craggs, Neil Sinclaire; 6: Mary Coray; 8: Eleanor Frances Miller, George Pine; 9: Lilian Morris, Hassien Saleh;
S PAUL’S
Jane Pritchard, Ollie Meredith, Kathleen Phillips, Eileen Newbury, Gwyneth Day, Ken Bowen, Debbie, Anthony Lewis, David Nash, Lyn, Christine Davies, Gloria Lockwood, Allan Collier, Pam Probert, Sylvia and Mutty
SS DYFRIG & SAMSON’S
Christine Moseley, Jacqueline Swain, Mike Williams, Enid Ostler, Pauline, Eric Roberts, Kath Hancock, Jeanette Seymour, , David Williams, Pauline Morgan, Robert Bunkell, Fr Roy Doxsey, Ajay Christopherson
ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: James Price, Albert Uren, Sheila Monica Glenn, Eda Kate Doherty, Winidred Catherine Ann Phillips, Emily Wheeler, Trevor Thomas, (Priest) Olive May Legg, Lilian Pullen, Joshua Pritchard Hughes (Bishop) Albert John, Henry George Taylor, Phyllis Robson, Doris Annie White, Charles George Thomas, Robert Mays, Stanley John Olson, Dorothy Amelia Sorenson, Esther Fowler, Gaynor Francis Hudd, Edward Sheeley
ST SAVIOUR’S
Beryl Hill, David Ryan
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