From the Registers

Holy Baptism – We welcome into Christ’s family:-

May24th          Olivia Shute, Hollybrook, Pwll Trap

May31st           Yuta Yamazaki, 1 Pentre Meurig Rd, Carmarthen

June 14^th          Alix Green, 29 Alltygog, Carmarthen.

We remember in our prayers all from our parish in need of Christ’s healing love.  May you feel his presence in your life through your trust and faith in Him.

Pilgrim’s Service

Our annual Pilgrim’s Eucharist will take place on 26^th July in the ruins of the Pilgrim’s Church at 11.00am.  The Pilgrim’s walk will begin from the Boating Club in St Clears at 9.45am.  There is a welcome to anyone to join us either for the walk or at the Service.

Celebration of Anniversaries

It seems that July this year is the month of anniversaries.  I have already mentioned the 25^th anniversary of my ordination as deacon, and on 6^th July Heather and I celebrate our 35^th Wedding anniversary. Then on 21^st July, Canon Graham and Kathleen celebrate their Golden Wedding – 50^th anniversary.  They will be having an Open House at Caswell, Station Rd, between 11.00am and 4.00pm for anyone who would like to call.  As a parish we congratulate Graham and Kathleen on this very special occasion.  Every blessing to you both.

St Mary’s

St Clears Fete. The church is having its usual cake stall at this event.  We would be very grateful to anyone who  would like to donate cakes. It is being held on July 11^th at Bancybeilly Field.

Flower Festival. Our Flower Festival begins on Thursday 30^th July with a service in Church at 6.30 pm, followed by a BBQ at the Boating Club at 7.30pm.  During the service Mrs Evelyn Eynon will officially open the festival.  The theme is “Journey of the Parish.”.  The church will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and closes on Sunday evening, August 2^nd, with a concert given by Whitland Male Voice Choir .

As I wrote in last month’s Grapevine we propose to have pew ends and posies, either in memory or to celebrate an occasion, which can be bought for £12, or you can sponsor a window for £30. Some windows have already been taken, but there are lots left.  We hope to have a wonderful weekend, and further details will be published on posters and announced in Church.  Please support the church in any way you can.

Mothers’ Union. There will be a day of retreat for all MU members at Llanfihangel church on Tuesday, 7^th July between 10.00am and 3.00pm.

Hymn Books. I am very pleased that we now have a new set of hymn books given to St Mary Magdalene’s.  This means that we have the same hymn book in each of the four churches.

Services. Please note that because of the Pilgrim’s Service there will be no morning service on 26^th July.  Please come along to the Pilgrim’s Church on that morning.

Llangynin

Annual Trip. This year we shall be visiting Mwnt Church on Saturday, 4^th July and having a meal at lunch time.   This trip is organised by the Mothers’ Union and is open to any of our church people to come along.  We shall be leaving St Clears car park at 10.00am.

Llanddowror

Concert. The annual summer concert with Cantorion Llanddowror will take place on Wednesday, 8^th July at 7.30pm. Admission £4.  During the concert I shall dedicate the Church organ, and there will be a guest organist, Alison Gunn from Llangennech, as organ soloist.  Please come along to support the choir.  I am very grateful to the choir for the gift of the organ for St Teilo’s church.

Services. July 26^th is the annual Pilgrim’s Sunday at Llanfihangel.  Because of this there will be no morning service on that day.  There will however be a service on the previous Sunday, July 19^th at 9.00am.

Clergy Chapter. Our Clergy Chapter meeting takes place every other month and we begin with a service in one of the Churches of the deanery.  Our meeting for July will begin with a Eucharist in St Teilo’s Church on Tuesday, 21^st July at 9.30am.  There is a welcome to anyone to join us for this service.

Llanfihangel

BBQ. I am very grateful to Lynette for organising the BBQ on 13^th June, and to all who helped to make the evening such an enjoyable time.  Once again we had splendid food prepared by Sue and Philip, and thanks are due to them. The weather was much kinder to us than of the last two or three years.  All in all a great evening in good company.

Mothers’ Union. There will be a day of retreat for all MU members at Llanfihangel church on Tuesday 7^th July between 10.00am and 3.00pm.  As I am the Diocesan MU chaplain, I have been asked to lead the day which I hope will be well attended and a day of fellowship between MU members.