Local Ministry Area of Cunedda
An inauguration service took place in St. Mary's on the 19th December 2016 to
mark the beginning of a new phase of our parish life.
The Archdeacon of Carmarthen, The Venerable Roger Hughes presided at the
service along with Fr. Dewi Davies, Area Dean of Cydweli and Revd. Leigh
Richardson, Area Dean of Carmarthen. Our Vicar, Revd. Trevor Copeland was
licensed as the Team Leader for the new Ministry Area of Cunedda, which
incorporates St. Mary's, St. Teilo, St. Maelog, with the Parish of St. Ishmael's,
so becoming a group of six churches. We look forward to working together.
These are exciting times for our diocese, with the Installation and
Enthronement of our new Bishop, Canon Joanne Penberthy taking place in
February. We send our congratulations and keep her in our prayers as she takes
up her new role. Some of you may have met her at the service on the 19 th
December as she did attend that event.
Best Wishes to our Vicar, recovering from a fall last month. We wish him a
speedy recovery from his injuries.
The Week of prayer for Christian Unity – Wednesday 18th January saw the
beginning of the week of Prayer for Christian Unity. In Kidwelly this marked a
new initiative which all church leaders had agreed upon: that a pilgrimage take
place around the churches and chapels of the town on the 18 th January.
With around 20-30 people from all denominations attending, the day began
with Revd. Flis Randall introducing the day entitled 'Crossing Barriers' and
leading a short service in Trinity English Methodist Church; walking then to
Siloam Baptist Chapel where Nesta Thomas led the prayers in Welsh. Onwards
then to the grounds of Capel Sul, where we gave thanks for the witness of the
members over the years. Morfa Chapel was the next stop on our walk where
Revd. Sims read a lesson and led the prayers. From here we went to Our Lady
and St. Cadog Roman Catholic Church in Priory Street where Father Richard
led the service. We were welcomed at The Well by Pastor Mark Jennings and
his wife Becky and where refreshments were provided by the members there.
Prayers were said in English and Korean before making our way to our final
destination at St. Mary's Church. Here, Revd. Flis took the place of our Vicar,
Revd. Trevor who was unable to be with us as he was recovering from a recent
fall. Together with Brenda Evans, and members of St. Mary's Flis introduced
hymns, prayers and reflections to end what had been a wonderful experience of
friendship and unity. It is hoped that this sort of event could be encouraged in
the future.
St. Mary’s News
Message from Dee Dee is looking for volunteers to help with setting up a Messy Church group.
There is a introductory day in Cardiff on Saturday 11 th February. Please contact
her if you think you may be interested. 01554 891311
St. Mary's Sidesperson Rota
05/02/17
Ieuan Hughes & Derek Dalton
12/02/17
Mandy Jones & Lynne Davies
19/02/17
Alice Denman & Maureen James
26/02/17
Christine Hughes & Liz Antoniazzi/John Farr-Davies
05/02/17
Yvonne Evans & Kath Nicholas
St. Mary's Flower List
Altar
Pulpit
Lady Chapel
February 5th
June Lloyd
Haulwen Williams
Ceris Harries
th
February 12
June Lloyd
Haulwen Williams
Ceris Harries
February 19th
February 26th
Lent No flowers
I should like to thank everyone who donates money and prepares flowers for
our church all year round. However, we do need some more people to actually
prepare the stands rather than just give money. If you think you are that person,
do contact me on 890803. Brenda
Flower Arranging classes will be starting in St. Mary's Parish Room in Lady
Street on Monday 6th February 2017. They will be 1 hour sessions starting at
5.30pm, running initially for 8 weeks. The cost will be £6.00 PLUS the cost of
flowers. Booking is essential. Further information available from Elin at Menter
Cwm Gwendraeth Elli 01269 870600
St. Mary's Money Matters –In December 2016 money paid in was £3,372.00.
Money paid out amounted to £9,593.00. This included our ministry share
quarterly payment of £7,378.00 and £504.00 for our Gas Boiler Careplan.
Our full Ministry Share payment for 2017 will be £32,176.00 paid on a
quarterly basis.
Parish Room bookings – From now on Mrs. Christine Hughes will be dealing
with all Parish Room bookings. Tel. 01554 890235 email:
[email protected]
We remember all those in the Parish who are unwell or mourning the loss of
loved ones at this time, keeping them in our prayers.
St.Mary's Church Floolighting
We thank all our sponsors
05/02/17 With love and gratitude for my beloved David, and for our darling
daughter, Harriet. x
07/02/17 Loving and cherished birthday memories of a much loved father.
Forever in my thoughts, with much love as always, Enid.
08/02/17 Cherished birthday memories of Eric Gwynfor, from loving
daughter Gwyneth, Alan, Ann, and families.
09/02/17 Atgofion melys am Aunty Mary, oedd fel mam i minnau, a fu farw
ar y 9ed o Chwefror 2005. Gweld dy eisiau yn fawr. Cariad Ieuan.
x
10/02/17 Loving memories of my dear mother, who passed away on the 10th
of February 1982. Death is a heartache no one can heal, memories
are keepsake no one can steal. Remembered always, Nesta.
11/02/17 Er cof am Aunty Dec, a fu farw ar yr 11eg o Chwefror 2009. Mae'r
hiraeth yn parhau, ond atgofion am dy bersonoliaeth yn felys.
Cariad wrth Derek, a Ieuan.
16/02/17 As we come to celebrate our 65th Wedding Anniversary, I now
realise I made a wise and wonderful decision all those years ago on
16th February 1952. Following our first date in 1948, Mary, I knew
you were the girl whom I wished to be my partner for a lifetime.
All my love always, John. Xxx
16/02/17 With all my love to my dear husband, John, on our 65th wedding
anniversary. Mary x
19/02/17 Cherished and very happy birthday memories of a much loved
brother and uncle. Forever in our thoughts, much love as always,
Enid, Denise, and Jason.
Thanks
Derek Dalton wishes to convey his sincere appreciation to everyone for the
cards, gifts, and messages, received on the occasion of his 70 th birthday on the
3rd January 2017. The generosity and kindness shown to him are greatly
valued.
Valentine's Day reminds us of the importance of expressing our love to those
close to us. But how can we go beyond simply flowers and a card? Jesus says:
‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you
must love one another’ (John 13:34). How can we express love in our everyday
relationships like Jesus?
Listening
We need to listen to others, just as Jesus did. He asked questions of people and
waited for them to process their answer. How well do we listen to others? When
with somebody, do we find ourselves already thinking of what we want to say
before they’ve finished speaking. Listening takes time; you can’t rush it!
Touching
Jesus reached out to touch the untouchables in his world, including lepers, the
sick and children. One survey has suggested that we all need at least 8-10
meaningful touches a day to maintain emotional health! A warm handshake,
touch on the arm or hug can be of real value. Of course, it should be appropriate
touch – helpful for the other person not just for ourselves.
Speaking
Jesus’ conversation was always full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Do we speak
words of grace, by offering comfort, giving encouragement or expressing care
and concern? However, we should also be ready to speak words of truth, in
asking for forgiveness, seeking reconciliation or addressing conflict.
Where is the challenge for us in expressing love this Valentine’s Day?
Films make people think. This provides a wonderful opportunity
for Christians to help people to think about the spiritual and moral
issues raised by those films.
And so it is that EthosMedia.org is working closely with Disney,
and other film companies, to create spiritual reflections on new
films as they come out in the cinema or on DVD.
Parish Pump has teamed up with EthosMedia.org for the next five
issues, to offer you a series of thought-provoking reflections on
various new films.
Take a look at the following article:
It was good to welcome MU members from Ferryside and other visitors to our
January meeting when Peter Judge gave us an interesting talk about the early
stages of Dementia and how to care for those who need attention.
Our February meeting will be the AGM and Social evening at 7.00pm in the
Parish Room on Wednesday 8th. We extend an invitation to new and past
members to join us.
Given that our churches are now the Local Ministry Area of Cunedda it is
envisaged that we will work together on a more regular basis and will be
involved in the Carmarthen Deanery from now on. I have heard from Barbara
Quick the Deanery Leader with an invitation that on the 20th February there is
a Deanery Meeting at 2.30pm in the Ivy Bush. Usually we get 1or2 of the
officials from each Branch, but anybody is welcome. Also arranged is a Quiet
Evening on Monday 13th March at 6.30pm in Llangunnor Church with Rev. Dr.
Emma Whittick giving the address. Our members would be very welcome to
both of these.
Our Wave of Prayer this year is on February 25th between 10.20am-10.40am.
Mothering Sunday is on March 26th – the Make a Mother's Day gift catalogue is
at the back of church. Do take a look at it and help the work of the Mothers'
Union.
Meet - Alice Leadbeter – our Marathon
Runner!
Towards the end of last year we offered you,
our members, as well as supporters throughout
Mothers’ Union, the chance to run for us in the
2017 London Marathon. We are delighted to
announce member Alice Leadbeter from the Ely
diocese has secured the spot!
Not only will Alice be training hard over the
coming months to ensure she is ready to meet
the 26 mile challenge, she also aims to raise
£2000 for Mothers’ Union. The money will go
towards Mothers’ Union work throughout the
UK & Ireland and worldwide, providing
Christian care for those in need.
Alice is a teacher and a mum of three whose Mum, Susan Baker, has been a
member for over thirty years, she recalls “Mum has been a member of the
Mothers’ Union for most of my life. I always admired the work she did in the
local prison, running parenting courses and supporting the women’s shelter
through the charity
Alice’s Mum, Susan, is now in fact the Provincial President of Ely diocese and
Alice herself recently became a member as well. On this opportunity to
fundraise for Mothers’ Union Alice says;
“The opportunity to represent Mothers’ Union in the London marathon allows
me to capitalise on my role as an ambassador, passing on all the amazing things
that the Mothers’ Union does to a wide, diverse audience. As well as informing
people about Mothers’ Union who have possibly not heard about it before and
raising the money that makes such a difference to so many people, my true goal
is to get more people actively involved and supporting the work and projects as
this would have a far longer, positive effect on The Mothers’ Union. I see the
actual running of the marathon purely as a catalyst for these far more important
goals.”
Kidwelly News and Diary Events
Kidwelly Welfare Committee Coffee mornings in the Rugby Club, Kidwelly
at 10.30am. Dates for February – June:- 7th February, 21st February,
7th March, 21st March, 4th April, 18th April, 2nd May, 16th May, 30th May,
13th June, 27th June, 2017 (Summer Lunch)
Kidwelly Tea Dance Club – at the Princess Gwenllian Centre in Hillfield
Villas Kidwelly SA17 4UL 2.00pm-4.00pm – everyone welcome. Easy
Parking* Charity Raffle* £3.00 admission to include refreshments February
dates are 14th and 28th
Gardening Club This month's meeting is on 16th February at 7.30pm in the
Rugby Club.
Kidwelly Senior Citizens – Our meeting is on 1st February 2017, 2pm at
the Rugby Club. New members welcome.
Kidwelly Twinning Association are holding a fund-raising event in Time for
Tea on Friday February 10th. This will be a French themed evening meal at a
cost of £16 per person and £10 for children under 11. Tickets are limited so
please call in and book with Cecilia.
Our visit to St. Jacut will be between 31st May-4th June this year, and involves
the schools which is a wonderful experience for those children who are able to
go.
“Pwyllgor Ailgyfle” Second Chance Cancer Appeal Committee.
The above committee held their Christmas coffee morning on the 22 nd
November 2016, at the Kidwelly Rugby Club; opened by Mrs. Barbara Evans
Tanylan Farm, and resulting in a resounding success, raising a total of
£1,006.00. Sincere thanks to everyone who had contributed and supported the
event, and to the volunteers who had helped to serve the refreshments. Diolch i
bawb am gyfrannu i lwyddiant y bore coffi. Ieuan Hughes
(Cadeirydd/Chairman.)
11 Caedmon - the poetic shepherd
Caedmon (d 680) should be the patron saint of all farmers who enjoy humming
to themselves as they do the lambing this Spring. For Caedmon of Whitby was
a bit like David in the Bible – he grew up as a simple herdsman out on the hills
and enjoyed composing songs and poetry for himself while watching his flocks.
Like David, Caedmon also had a keen awareness of God, and used his creative
gift to express his devotion and love for his Creator. When his poems and songs
became known to others, they liked them so much that soon Caedmon left his
sheep in order to become a monk. This gave him time to compose many poems
based on the stories in the Bible: from Creation and Genesis, to the Exodus and
entry of the Jews into the promised land, to the birth, passion and resurrection
of Christ, and finally to the future Last Judgement, Heaven, and Hell.
Then one day Caedmon suddenly announced that he knew he was going to die
soon. And so he did, in a state of charity and peace with everyone. There was
great mourning.
Sadly, only nine lines of his poetry has survived, and we have the great
historian, Bede, to thank for even that much. But in his time, Caedmon’s gift of
telling Christian stories in the vernacular must have been of great value in
evangelising the common folk.
Recipe Page
Our recipe this
month is shared by
Kath Nicholas.
Triple Chocolate, Hazelnut, Rum & Raisin Cake
2oz. Cocoa; 6tbsp boiling water; 4oz. Hazelnuts; 6oz. Margarine; 6oz. Caster
sugar; 3 eggs; 7oz. SR flour; 6oz. plump raisins; 4oz. Chocolate buttons or 4oz.
or a bar chopped into bits.
(soak raisins overnight in 2/3tbsp dark rum)
Grease and line (or just use a ready-made liner – no greasing) two one pound
cake tins.
Spread hazelnuts on baking tray and into oven 180°C (fan) until browned (take
care not to let them burn) Rub in paper towels to get skins off. Cool.
Put cocoa in bowl, add boiling water and mix to a smooth paste and allow to
cool.
Cream marg and sugar, beat eggs and add a little at a time. Beat in flour and
cocoa mix. Stir in nuts, raisins, and chocolate buttons and spoon into tins.
Cook 350°F, 160°C in a fan oven for (this is a guess as I always double up and
make 5) about 40/45 mins. Should be springy and buttons give undercooked
appearance. If you over cook chocolate cake it can be dry.
Melt chocolate and pour over the top and leave in tin until chocolate has
hardened.
It freezes well but chocolate gets a white 'bloom'. Leave at room temperature
and chocolate will look normal again.
If you have a recipe to share, please send it to me by the 16 th of February for
the next issue. Brenda
Newyddion St. Teilo Mynyddygarreg News
The Over 50's Club start off their new year on Wednesday 1st February,
meeting at the Neuadd for 2.30pm, when Annual Subscriptions will be taken.
New members are always welcome. The Christmas tea party at the Neuadd was
well attended, and members and guests made up of Clergy and Town
Councillors enjoyed entertainment by Ieuan, Derek and Pearl. The Annual
dinner was held at the Red Lion, Llandyfaelog, whom members thanked for a
lovely evening. Thanks to a Lottery windfall , members enjoyed a lovely year
of interesting visits all over Wales in 2016.
Ysgol Mynyddygarreg closed off their last term with a beautiful service at
Sant Teilo. Children, staff and Governors took part in the telling and singing of
the Christmas story, led by Headteacher Mrs Sharon Owen and Rev.Trevor
Copeland. The collection taken was donated to the Luhimba Project.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Maureen Gower and family of Cydweli on the
sudden death of Mr Nigel Gower, who lived for some years at Ty'r Ysgol. Nigel
was a very well known and respected member of the community.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr John Williams, Carway , who
passed away last month. John was a well known person in Mynyddygarreg,
having married Maureen ( Lewis ) of Heol Gwelfor.
Best Wishes to all our members at Sant Teilo who have been unwell for some
time and unable to join us in worship. Our prayers and warm thoughts are with
you all
Flowers: February Avril Morris
March Lent – No flowers
Newyddion St. Maelog News
Thanks – Margaret and Hubert Jones would like to thank Doug Davies for all
his help when Hubert was treasurer of St. Maelog and for the kind words when
Hubert retired.
The Christmas Whist Drive and raffle was held on the 8th December. The total
money raised was £1,000.00. Thank you to everyone who helped make the
evening a success.
Clwb Cant winners for the Christmas Draw: 1. Hannah Stiles 2. St. Ishmael's
YFC 3. Paul and Wendy Temple 4. Ryan Jones
Kidwelly and Llandyfaleog Mothers' Union An invitation is extended to
anyone who is interested in joining the group. Please contact Mrs. Pippa
Holloway 01554 891188 for more details.
Clwb Gwawr Maelog On the 11th January we visited the Carmarthen Cheese
Company, Llanllwch, where Steve and Sian Pease took it over in 2006. Here
they produce various cheeses, the most popular being the Boksburg cheese. It is
also sold to countries such as Japan, Canada and Scandinavia. It was an
interesting evening where the members had a chance to sample and buy the
wonderful cheeses made on the premises.
Get Well wishes to our new Vicar, who recently fell and injured himself. Hope
to see you back in church soon.
St. Ishmael's YFC are preparing for the half hour entertainment competition
this month.
Congratulations to Mrs Muriel Thomas for being awarded the Archbishop of
Wales' Certificate of Merit in Church Music for her contribution to church
music for over sixty years. Mrs Thomas, her sister Mrs Eileen Jones Capel y
groes, Peniel and eight other people were presented by the Archbishop of Wales
Dr Barry Morgan on Saturday January 7th at a service of evensong at Llandaff
Cathedral. Mrs Thomas and her sister were both nominated by their youngest
sister Mrs Geinor Davies who is very proud of her sisters' achievements but
regrets that she herself didn't continue her music tuition. The certificate is
designed to be a way of affirming good and faithful work done in the field of
church music throughout the churches and chapels in Wales; it is an
interdenominational certificate.
The Archbishop of Wales in his address said that the awards were a way for the
wider church to recognise the important part music plays in worship and to
thank those that make it happen.
Once again many congratulations from the Vicar, your fellow organists Lynwen
and Carys and all church members for your dedicated contribution to church
music at St. Maelog's church.
There will be a service in St. Maelog's at 7.00pm on Ash Wednesday – this year
on March 1st.
Sidespersons
05/02/17
12/02/17
19/02/17
26/02/17
05/03/17
Altar flowers
David Hughes & Alan Jones
Helen Davies
Sarah Walters & Bridget Owens
Dyfrig Jones
Ronald Thomas & David Thomas
Bethan Thomas
Helen Davies
Parish Readings for February with lectionary page numbers When
the Service is Morning Prayer the O.T. reading and the Gospel reading
are read.
05 February 4th Sunday before Lent (readings for The Presentation
of Christ)
Eucharist/Morning Prayer (p60)Malachi 3.1-5; psalm 24[1-6]7-10;
Hebrews 2.14-18; Luke 2.22-40
Readers: St. Mary's Jean Giess St. Teilo Christine Evans
St. Maelog Phyllis Hughes
Evensong Psalm [1;3] 4; Amos 2.4-16; Ephesians 4.17-32
Reader: Jenny Jones
12 February- 3rd Sunday before Lent
Eucharist/Morning Prayer Deuteronomy 30.15-20; Psalm 119.1-8; 1
Corinthians 3.1-9; Matthew 5.21-37
Readers: St. Mary's Heather Davies
W Gareth Harries
St. Maelog Helen Davies
Evensong Psalm 13; Amos 3.1-8; Ephesians 5.1-17
Reader: Olga Sheen
19 February - 2nd Sunday before Lent /Creation Sunday
Eucharist/Morning Prayer Genesis 1.1-2.3; Psalm 136 or 136.1-9,2326; Romans 8.18-25; Matthew 6.25-34
Readers: St. Mary's Martha/Alice Denman St. Teilo Terry Lewis
St. Maelog Sarah Walters
Evensong Psalm 148; Proverbs 8.1,22-31; Revelation 4
Reader: Ted Rowlands
26 February- The Sunday before Lent Transfiguration Sunday
Eucharist/Morning Prayer Exodus 24.12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1.16-21;
Matthew 17.1-9
Readers: St. Mary's Mary Atkinson
St. Maelog Dyfrig Jones
Evensong Psalm 84; 2 Kings 2.1-12; Matthew 17.9-23
Reader: Catherine Dorn
05 March – 1st Sunday of Lent
Eucharist/Morning Prayer Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7; Psalm 32; Romans
5.12-19; Matthew 4.1-11 -Readers St. Mary's Brian Lewis
St. Teilo Nevin Davies
St. Maelog Ronald Thomas
Evensong Psalm 50.1-15; Deuteronomy 6.4-9,16-25; Luke 15.1-10
Reader: Jenny Jones