Christmas 2009
I am writing these Grapevine notes sitting in my study with snow falling outside, quite heavy snow at that, reminding me of the difficulties we have all faced over the Christmas and New Year period with snow and ice. It was unfortunate, yet wise and sensible, that we had to cancel some of our services. And it is always a difficult decision, because you never know exactly who is planning to come to any service. I would like to thank all our parishioners who made the effort to come to the services we did have. May God bless each and every one of you with peace, love and hope for this New Year of 2010.
Lent Lunches
Do you enjoy really good home-made soup? I do! So come along to our Lent Lunches held at The Vicarage on the Fridays in Lent. We shall have soup, bread rolls and cheese with tea and coffee, and usually good conversation as well. Our first Lent lunch will be on Feb 19th, and they are from 12noon – 2.00pm. Everyone is welcome, and we will be glad to welcome you.
Thursday Club
Our children’s club, which meets each Thursday at 4.30pm in the Vicarage, continues in strength and enjoyment. Part of each session Heather teaches the Bible stories through Godly Play. If any other children would like to join us, you are most welcome to do so. Just come along or speak to your friends in school about what we do. We would be glad to see you.
From the Registers
Christian Burial – Jesus said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life.”
Dec 12th Eric Taylor, White Haven, Station Hill, St Clears
Jan 4th Heather Mason, Meadow Croft, St Peter’s St, St Clears.
We pray for all who are sick or suffering in our Parish, whether at home or in hospital. May Christ’s healing love bless you at this time. We also remember in our prayers those who have lost loved ones during this last month. May you find comfort and strength in Jesus Christ our Lord.
St Mary Magdalene
Children’s Nativity Play and Carol Service. I would like to thank the children from our Thursday Club who were able to come along and take part in the Nativity Play. My thanks too for Heather’s hard work in preparing the children, and to the parents who also helped and supported. Also to all the readers, and Hannah our soloist.
Mothers’ Union. Our next branch meeting is on Wednesday, 17th February at 7.00pm in church.
The Polish Airman’s Grave. The article in last month’s Grapevine, written by Mrs Bennett from Llanybydder, concerning the grave of the Polish Airman Tadeusz Blach, has prompted a number of memories. If anyone would like to write down these memories – however long or brief they may be I would be more than happy to then collate them, and pass them on to Mrs Ewa Marszalek-Bennett, who I know would be very interested and grateful to receive them.
Llangynin
Carol Service. There was a lovely atmosphere for our annual service of Nine Lessons and Carols, which, despite very difficult weather conditions, we were able to hold on Sunday, 20th December. Unfortunately, two of our readers were unable to make it to Church because of the ice, but my thanks to the two people who agreed to read at very short notice. I thank Clive and Imogen for their singing, and Jethro for accompanying them, and Jane for her part in the service. I was very grateful for those who brought along very welcome warming refreshments, which I for one, certainly appreciated – as did everyone else, I’m sure.
Llanddowror
Mothers’ Union. Our next branch meeting will be on Wednesday, 17th February, at 7.00pm in St Mary’s Church.
Christmas Carol Service. Despite having to cancel our Christmas Day service, it was good that we were able to have our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday, 27th December. I would like to thank Helena for organising the Readers and it was especially good to see 3 of the Lessons read by young people. Also thanks to Hannah for singing so well, and to Elizabeth for playing the organ and accompanying Hannah. I certainly thoroughly enjoyed the service.
Llanfihangel
Mothers’ Union. The monthly Branch meeting will take place on Tuesday, 23rd February, at 2.00pm in the Church Room.
Christmas Carols. As with so many services over the Christmas season, our Carol Service had to be postponed because of the difficult weather. However, we had a lovely Carol Service on the Sundayafter Christmas, and my thanks to all who took part, and prepared the Church for this special season. Special thanks to Marianne for all her work in playing the organ and decorating, and also to Hugh for collecting the magnificent Christmas tree, which made such an impression as one came into the Church.