October Church News
October Church News
Greetings from the congregation at St. Mary’s to the community of Wenvoe and St. Lythan’s. If you are unable to come to church at 9.30 on Sunday, please join us online at ipcamlivecom/stmarywenvoe
We are going to visit Brecon Cathedral on October 24th. The coach will be leaving Sully at 9.15am with a pickup at Wenvoe at 9.25am. We stop for coffee/tea break at the Brecon Mountain Visitor Centre then on to Brecon for lunch (optional) at the Pilgrims Café in the cathedral grounds. The Cathedral has recently been awarded a grant of over £2 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for essential repairs and the installation of a new west entrance. It is a very interesting building with much to see when we have our guided tour with Cynthia Lewis in the afternoon.
Wenvoe 200 Club
St. Mary’s 200 Club is a great way for you to support the work of the church whilst having a bit of a flutter. Simply buy a membership number and you will be entered in our monthly prize draw for a chance to win a prize of £50 or £10. The cost of a single share is £12, and you can purchase as many as you wish. Contact Sandra or Carol for more details. Application forms are available in church and are open to church goers and the wider public alike.
As a result of the recent appeal for share renewals, there has been a favourable response, with increased take up and new people joining. Over the 20 years since the 200 Club has been going, many thousands of pounds have been raised for maintaining the fabric of the church and we wish to thank all new shareholders and those who have increased their shares. Will you be a lucky winner at the next prize draw? Having more shares means you have a better chance of being a winner.
The Chattery
The second Thursday of the month sees the Chattery meeting in the Church Hall at 10.30 am. This is a warm safe place to meet up with friends old and new, to enjoy each other’s company and to catch up with the latest family news and much else. For the sum of £2.00, coffee and biscuits, plus a FREE raffle, makes a pleasant opportunity during the coming winter months. All are welcome.
Our Fund-Raising Appeal
It is difficult to talk of money at the best of times especially when the cost of living is as high as it is. We are all affected by the increase in fuel for heating our homes, running our cars and the ever-increasing cost of putting food on our tables. In last month’s What’s On we set out the current position on St. Mary’s finances. It is good to report that there has been an increase in support from the congregation and elsewhere. St. Mary’s is a special case and needs more funding if we are to continue to provide a church which offers a mission of worship, care and mission to the community of Wenvoe and St. Lythan’s. To have a functioning church within our community, open to all for the Sunday service at 9.30am and occasionally on a Wednesday morning at 10.00am, is the aim of Vicar Lyndon and curate David and they in turn need the support of the congregation and the wider community if we are to be available for family events. We are always here in joy and sorrow; we offer hope and joy at baptisms and sorrow and consolation at the time of bereavement. Please consider how you can help us keep the building fit for purpose, that is warm and welcoming and available at any time when the need arises.
Harvest celebrations
At our Harvest Festival the emphasis this year was to use the produce from our own gardens to decorate the church as we give thanks for the bounty we receive from God’s own hands. The generous contributions to the Barry Food Bank, used in combination with lots of sunflowers, provided a suitable setting to give thanks. Many thanks for all the help received by willing helpers to prepare the church for this important service in the calendar. Harvest will be celebrated at St. Bleddian’s Church on October 11th at 3.00pm, followed by refreshments. This gem of a medieval church is not used for regular services but is always used for major events in the year and all are welcome. Our thanks to all who prepare the church for these events.
St Mary’s Autumn Quiz Night
This will be on Saturday 10th October at 7.00pm in the Church Hall. Tickets on sale in St Mary’s and St John’s at £6.00 each. Bring your own drinks and nibbles! To reserve a Team Table for 6 people, please contact Ray Harris 07976788434 or ray.harris1001@gmail.com
Upcoming Dates
Harvest Sunday St Lythans – 11th October at 3.00pm.
All Souls Service – 1st November at 2.00pm.
Remembrance Sunday – 8th November at 8:30am in St Lythans & 10.00am in Wenvoe.
Advent 1 – 29th November at 11.00am. A joint service in Sully.
Lessons & Carols – 16th December 6.00pm in Wenvoe
(Note Time Change) & 20th December 3.00pm in St Lythans.
Thank you for reading the Church News.
Every blessing,
Parry.