May - St. Peter`s Church, Machynlleth

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PARISH MAGAZINE
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St. Cadfarch Penegoes.
Y Drindod Sanctaidd Corris.
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30 Tregarth
Machynlleth
Dear Friends,
The end of the Easter season will come this month as we celebrate Ascension Thursday on the 9th of May and then Day of Pentecost on May 19th – Whitsunday – the birthday of the Church.
We don’t seem to celebrate Pentecost as we used to; after all it is
a very important day in the Christian calendar. From Luke’s account of that first Pentecost (Acts 2) it was an earth shattering
day for the disciples; a great wind; flames of fire resting on each
one; wild and untamable forces. It must have been both terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. Of course we can’t really
know what it was like in that room, but whatever this “something”
was, it transformed a small group of frightened, puzzled and
mostly uneducated men and women into a force to be reckoned
with right across the known world.
Have you ever experienced that feeling when you want to shout
from the rooftops “Jesus loves us”? That’s the Holy Spirit letting
you know He’s about. To some He comes quietly and unannounced, transforming lives without any fuss. Jesus always delivers on His promises.
God didn’t send the Holy Spirit just on that first Pentecost as a
one off – His Holy Spirit is amongst now, every day, waiting,
watching. But (there’s always a “but”), be prepared for anything
because there’s no telling what the Spirit may do. There’s no
good fighting against the Spirit either – believe me I know! The
Holy Spirit gifted to the disciples on that first Pentecost – gifted
to us every day of our lives – accept the gift and let Him work in
you.
Join the celebration; we have a great deal to rejoice Alleluia!
With love and every blessing to you and yours
Kathleen
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UNDEB Y MAMAU - MOTHERS' UNION
The last meeting of this session was held at the Parish Office on
Thurs. 18th April. The service was led by the Enrolling Member.
The lesson was read by Mrs. Ann Armstrong. Following the service, everyone was welcomed to the meeting, especially Mrs. Roberta Williams, after her operation. Members who attended, and
took part in the Lady Day service were thanked. A thank you
card was sent from Bangor to Mrs. Gwenda Price for the lovely
knitted items she had made. Members were thanked for all toiletries collected for the food bank in Bangor. They are in urgent
need of combs, face flannels, small towels, pens and small jotter
pads. They are still collecting old spectacles.
A Quiet Day has been arranged at Penmaenmawr on 26th Sept.
Names to the Enrolling Member ASAP please. Mrs. Joanne Gower
was congratulated on becoming the Provincial MU representative
for Wales at Mary Sumner House. The enrolling member reported
back to members from the Council meeting held at Porthmadog
on 9th April.
Our Rainbow Stall will be held on the market on Wed. 22nd May.
Please bring your cakes, raffle prizes etc. to the stall by 10.00
am. Members and officials were thanked for all they do for the
smooth running of the branch. Tea was served and everyone was
wished a happy Summer break.
J.P.
ST PETER’S LADIES FELLOWSHIP
The Revd Kathleen opened our April meeting with a short service
and Mrs Muriel Evans welcomed everyone before introducing Dilys Williams who gave a very interesting talk on the suffragette
movement and the struggle for women's better standing in society and the right for women to vote. She outlined the long and
sometimes violent fight by many outstanding women in their determination to improve the lives of women in a male dominated
society of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Final arrangements were made for the annual outing on April
27th.
The readers and tea hostesses were Mrs Bronwen Jones and Mrs
Llinos Davies.
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Y CWRDD FESTRI BLYNYDDOL
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETINGS
The Annual Vestry Meeting for Machynlleth was held on Thursday 11 April. The following elections were made:
Church Wardens:
Mr Geraint Davies, Mr Ken Searson
PCC Members:
Mrs Joyce Price; Mrs Elizabeth Jones; Mr Elfed Jones; Mr G Cox;
Mrs Dorothy Edwards; Mrs Margaret Davies; Mrs Margaret Hughes; Mr Elfyn Rowlands; Mrs Muriel Evans; Mrs Gwenda Price;
Capt R.Lambert; Mrs Ann Armstrong; Mrs Margaret Searson; Mrs
Gwenan Phillips; Mrs Jane Butler;
Co-opted:
Mr Henry Holt; Mrs Norina Holt;
Ex-Officio;
Mrs Maureen Hughes (Secretary)
Mrs Marilyn Brunton (Treasurer)
Finance Committee:
Mrs Maureen Hughes; Mrs Elizabeth Jones; Mrs Norina Holt; Capt
R. Lambert;
Ex-Officio:
The Priest in charge; the Church Wardens; the Treasurer; the Gift
Aid Secretary.
The Accounts for 2012 were presented and accepted with thanks
to the Treasurer, Mrs Marilyn Brunton and the Independent Examiner, Mr Glyn Jones.
The Revd Kathleen thanked the Church Wardens and everyone
for their continued hard work during 2012 keeping St Peter’s
open and running smoothly, especially during the tragedy that
developed in October which was a very difficult time for us all.
Grateful thanks also for the personnel help and support she received.
A short PCC meeting followed with discussions on the introduction
of the Ministry Area, future services at St Peter’s and fund raising
events including the re-opening of the charity shop.
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The Annual Vestry Meeting for Corris held on Monday 15 April.
The following elections were made:
Church Wardens:
Mrs Joanne Gower; Mrs Beth Bastock
PCC Members:
All those whose names are on the Electoral Roll of the Parish
Secretary to the PCC:
Mr Chris Gower
Treasurer:
Mrs Christina Miller
The Annual Accounts were presented and accepted with thanks to
the Treasurer, a letter of thanks has been sent to the Independent Examiner, Mr K Major.
The Revd Kathleen thanked Canon Martin Riley for his help in
conducting services at Holy Trinity Church, Mrs Christina Miller
for taking Morning Prayer and to all for their help and support
during the six months she has been Priest in charge. A general
discussion followed regarding services and fund raising events in
the coming year.
The Annual Vestry Meeting for Llanwrin held on Monday 15 April.
The following elections were made:
Wardeiniad/Church Wardens:
Mr Alan Murphy; Mrs Michelle Murphy
Aelodau’r CPE/PCC Members:
All those whose names are on the Electoral Roll of the Parish
Ysgrifennydd/Secretary to the PCC:
Mrs Jenny Wood
Trysorydd/Treasurer:
Mr Lawrence Beyer
The Annual Accounts were presented and accepted with thanks to
the Treasurer and Mrs Gwenan Phillips, the Independent Examiner. Future fund raising and social events were discussed with a
view to arranging a “Parish Picnic” in the summer (weather permitting!). It was decided to continue with the plans to remove
some pews at the back of the church in order to have a space for
meetings/coffee etc and to seek a faculty.
The Revd Kathleen thanked everyone for their help and support
to her and for their work in the everyday running of the Parish.
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Cynhaliwyd Cyfarfod o Festri Penegoes ddydd Mawrth, Ebrill 16
April. Etholwyd y canlynol:
Wardeiniad/Church Wardens:
Mr John Jones; Mrs Llinos Davies
Aelodau’r CPE/PCC Members:
Y rhai hynny sydd a’u henwau ar gofrestr etholwyr y Plwyf.
Ysgrifenydd/Secretary:
Mr John Jones;
Trysorydd/Treasurer:
Mrs Carys Jones
Cyflwynwyd y cyfrif ariannol am 2012, ac fe’u derbyniwyd. Diolchwyd i’r trysorydd am ei gwaith ac i’r archwiliwr annibynnol am eu
gwaith yn ystod y flwyddyn. Nodwyd bod y Gyfran Blwyf wedi ei
dalu ar amser, ond dim ond drwy dynnu ar y gronfa wrth gefn, yr
hwn na fydd yn para am byth. Cafwyd trafodaeth am y gwaith atgyweirio sydd angen eu gwneud ar fyrder, a phenderfynwyd gwneud
cais am grantiau.
Diolchodd y Barchedig Kathleen i bawb am eu gwaith caled drwy’r
flwyddyn.
Dates to Remember.
May 9th
May 12th – 18th
May 19th
ASCENSION DAY
May 29th
Sale at Paula’s for Corris Church
Christian Aid Week
DAY OF PENTECOST
Blodau’r Allor Eglwys Blwyf Machynleth.
Parish Church Altar Guild.
May 5th
May 12th
May 19th/26th
June 2nd
Mrs Jillian Fletcher,
Mrs Dorothy Edwards, .
Mrs Liz Johns, .
St Peters Fellowship.
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MACHYNLLETH, LLANWRIN & PENEGOES & CORRIS
GWASANAETHU’R SUL/SUNDAY SERVICES
Mai 5 May
8:00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Pasg 6 Easter
Holy Eucharist
Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)
Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Llanwrin)
Holy Eucharist
Y Cymun Bendigaid
Mai 12 May
8:00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Pasg 7 Easter
Holy Eucharist
Morning Prayer(Corris)
Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Penegoes)
Holy Eucharist
Mai 19 May
8:00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Dydd y Pentecost The Day of Pentecost
Holy Eucharist
Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)
Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Llanwrin)
Bilingual Holy Eucharist
Mai 26 May
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Sul y Drindod
Trinity Sunday
Holy Eucharist
Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)
Y Cymun Bendigaid
Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Penegoes)
Holy Eucharist
Mehe’ 2 June
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Pentecost 2
Holy Eucharist
Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)
Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Llanwrin)
Bilingual Family Service & Baptism
Y Cymun Bendigaid
Holy Eucharist every Wednesday 10am
Thursday 9th May ASCENSION DAY
Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm
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ROTA OF READERS
Mai 5 May : Pasg 6 Easter
8:00 am
Mr Ken Searson
11:00 am
Mrs Jeanne Kerridge
3:00 pm
Mrs Joyce Price
Mai 12 May : Pasg 7 Easter
8:00 am
Miss Pru Probert
11 00 am
Capt. Richard Lambert
Mai 19 May : Dydd y Pentecost/The Day of Pentecost
8:00 am
Rev. Kathleen
11:00 am
Mr Grahame Cox/ Mrs Joyce Price
Mai 26 May : Sul y Drindod / Trinity Sunday
8:00 am
Mr Ken Searson
9:30 am
Mrs Ann Armstrong
11:00 am
Mrs Marilyn Brunton
Mehefin 2 June : Pentecost 2
8:00 am
Miss Pru Probert
11:00 am
Mrs Muriel Evans
3:00 pm
Mrs Doreen Ellis
ROTA OF SIDESPERSONS
Mai 5 May : Pasg 6 Easter
8:00 am
Mr Ken Searson
11:00 am
Mr Elfed Jones / Mr Henry Holt
3:00 pm
Mrs Gwenda Price
Mai 12 May : Pasg 7 Easter
8:00 am
Mr Elfyn Rowlands
11:00 am
Capt. Richard Lambert / Mr Geraint Davies
Mai 19 May : Dydd y Pentecost/The Day of Pentecost
8:00 am
Mr W.Ll Williams
11:00 am
Mrs Muriel Evans / Mrs Margaret Davies
Mai 26 May : Sul y Drindod / Trinity Sunday
8:00 am
Mr Ken Searson
9:30 am
Mr Emyr Roberts
11: 00 am
Mrs Dorothy Edwards / Mrs Pauline Davies
Mehefin 2 June :Pentecost 2
8:00 am
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
11:00 am
Mr Elfed Jones / Mr Henry Holt
3:00 pm
Mrs Joyce Price
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Obituary.
The funeral service of Mr Ronald McNeilly took place at St Peter’s
Church on the 25 April led by the Revd Kathleen. Mr Nigel McNeilly
read a poem in tribute to his brother. Ronnie was born and bred in
Machynlleth where he lived all has life quietly raising his family and
enjoying his hobby of fishing, passing on his skills to his boys and
his friends alike. He dealt with his aggressive illness with courage
and dignity. He leaves many happy memories for his family and
many friends. Donations in memory of Ronnie are towards Ysbyty
Glanclwyd Cancer Centre and Brain Tumour Cancer Research. Burial
took place at Newtown Road Cemetery.
We send our sincere sympathy to his wife, Hazel, his sons, Wayne
and Jamie and to all his family.
Parish Register.
Baptism:
Born anew of water and the Holy Spirit .
April 7 Maria Natasha Pearl Price - Adult Baptism
Dawson Price, son of Edward & Maria Price,
Morgan Edmond Price, son of Edward & Maria Price,
Frank Smith, son of Frank & Chrystal Smith,
Sian Angharad Owen, merch Malcolm & Eirlys Owen,
Burials:
April 25th
Grant him, O Lord, eternal rest
Ronald McNeilly, 101 Tregarth, Machynlleth
Sickness.
There have been quite a few parishioners not enjoying the best of
health of late and we send our love and prayers to them, hoping
that they will be enjoying better health very soon. We also remember in our prayers all who are grieving the loss of a loved one, for
those who find life difficult at present, we place them all in God’s
hands in the hope that they may feel the comfort of His love.
Loving and gracious Lord,
we bring before you all who are struggling at this time.
We ask your presence to bring them comfort and hope,
that they may know your love and care, through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
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BRYNGWYN HALL
On Saturday 27th April the Ladies Fellowship organised a visit to
Bryngwyn Hall a house privately owned by Auriol Marchioness of
Linlithgow, located on the borders of Powys, and Cheshire near
Llanfyllin. Bryngwyn stands in nine acres of award winning gardens leading down to a beautiful nine acre lake and set in sixty
acres of oak studded parkland. The Marchioness was on hand to
conduct a tour of the house and grounds followed by afternoon
tea.
The WI and other’s where invited along with a total of 14 parishioners making the journey.
Bryngwyn Hall was featured on BBC Wales' documentary "A Summer In Wales" where you saw behind the scenes at Bryngwyn,
from House and Garden tours, They also run Weddings, Functions and Courses in Etiquette and Modern Manners to Simulated
Game Days with Clays.
Auriol Marchioness of Linlithgow in the Dining Room at Bryngwyn
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Happy group on arrival at Bryngwyn Hall with Auriol Marchioness
of Linlithgow at the back of the group.
St Peter’s answer to “Last of the Summer Wine “at Bryngwyn Hall.
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News around the Parish
Corris
Jumble Sales
Holy Trinity Corris held sales over the Easter Weekend at
Paula’s in Bridge Street. This was well supported, many
thanks to all who contributed in anyway. Special thanks
to Paula, for once again allowing us to use her home for
this fund raising event.
Mother’s Union
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On the 25
March members of Corris Branch were given
a very interesting talk by Christina Miller about ‘Mary’ on
what would have normally have been Lady Day, (but was
moved to 8 April due to Easter).
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On the 9
April it was the MU Spring council meeting
held at St John’s church in Porthmadog. This was the first
council meeting for our new Diocesan President Carol
Cooper. A talk was given in the afternoon by Bishop Andrew about Ministery Area’s followed by a lovely tea provided by Porthmadog Branch.
We wish Canon Martin and Beryl “Bon Voyage” as they travel to
the United States to visit their son.
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St Peter’s Spring Walks.
A dedicated group of walkers set out on the April walk in and
around Cregennin Lake near Cader Idris and where rewarded
with a beautiful day and views to die for.
The next walk will take place on Saturday 11th May leaving St
Peter’s Church at 09:30 hrs. The walk will commence from the
top of Penglais Hill, Aberystwyth (parking available on left hand
side opposite turning for Clarech) We will then walk over to Constitution Hill then onto Clarech via coastal path and return. Refreshments are available in the cafe on top of Constitution Hill
but a packed lunch is recommended. Limited lifts are available,
but dependant on numbers another car would be much appreciated. Please contact [email protected] or
07896781773 for further details.
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CÔR LLANWNOG
It was a great pleasure to welcome Côr Llanwnog to St Peter’s
Church on Thursday evening the 11th April. Their performance of
Steiner’s “The Crucifixion” was well worth waiting for and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The Revd Kathleen thanked Mr
Graham Marshman, the musical director, Mr Tudur Jones at the
organ and the ladies and gentlemen of the choir for a truly lovely
evening.
£396 was raised for Church funds. Thanks to all who supported
the evening and to the ladies who provided refreshments for the
choir.
CHARITY SHOP.
The Charity Shop will be re-opening in June at the Parish Office.
Please remember us when you do your spring cleaning! Please
contact Mrs Joyce Price (702421) or Mrs Margaret Searson
(703253) for further information.
High Class Meat Purveyors
William Lloyd Williams.
All types of meat cut for deep freeze.
All stock dressed at our own abattoir.
E.E.C. No. 7069.
Retailer & Wholesaler.
5 Maengwyn Street
Machynlleth, Powys
Tel:01654 702106, 703280, 702193 Mob: 07836 685548
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