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March 2022 News Update<\/span><\/p>\n March 2022 has seen the relaxation of most of the COVID restrictions<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span> imposed by the Welsh Government to safeguard the population against contracting this most awful disease. Churches were treated no differently from other organisations and the wearing of masks, social distancing, and lateral flow testing, became a part of everyday life. Now we are returning to a \u2018new\u2019 kind of normal. As of the end of the month, the wearing of face coverings in church will be up to the individual. Seating will be as before Covid and singing will be used during the services. The Easter Day Eucharist will be a sung eucharist to honour this most important day in the church\u2019s year. The church will be decorated with the traditional Easter Lilies, donated by the members of the congregation in memory of loved ones who have passed into greater glory. Do please feel free to join us in this celebration. A most warm welcome is assured, \u2018come old, come young, come those who are fearful to meet the risen Lord\u2019.<\/p>\n This has been a time of anticipation and frustration in the church during March. Anticipation because we are awaiting the appointment of a new priest for Wenvoe, St. Lythan\u2019s and Sully. The selection panel has met to assess and interview the three candidates who had applied for the position. The decision has been made and we await the timing of the announcement from the Bishop.<\/p>\n The frustration is due to the delay in the work on the tower. The exploratory work has revealed much more damage to the stone than was at first discovered. This has meant that extra costs will be involved, and then there is the discussion on the correct shade of lime mortar to be used. All this takes time and we are anxious that the work is put in hand as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n During the season of Lent, a series of Lenten talks have been held with church members in Sully on Zoom on the theme of \u2018Growing Good\u2019. This takes the analogy of a garden prepared for growth. Not just one season but many seasons are necessary for a garden to produce results. And likewise it is much the same with our churches. We have gone through two years of stagnation, and we, like many others have lost worshippers but are hoping that they will return to the fold in good time. Our future as a church will be to welcome our new priest who will lead us into fresh pastures, in the company of younger families from the community. We have a wonderful church school in Wenvoe and we look forward to a closer working relationship with the staff and the pupils in the months ahead. We have to nurture our children in every way we can and the church will be open to any ideas to help them grow into loving, compassionate members of the community. Likewise with the scouting organisations. All are welcome to use the facilities which the church can offer.<\/p>\n Christian Aid<\/em> <\/span>– <\/strong>During the month we watched on our TV screens the horror that is taking place in Ukraine. The school appealed for clothing, bedding<\/p>\n and other goods to be sent to relieve some of the suffering of the population. They were overwhelmed with the response. In church we decided to support the Christian Aid appeal for money and here is Jude Billingham\u2019s report.<\/p>\n Collection for Ukraine<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>– Many thanks for your donations that raised \u00a3200. The Church has topped this up to \u00a3500 and it has been sent via Christian Aid. A contribution was also sent from St.Lythan\u2019s for \u00a3100. Thank you to all who gave so willingly.<\/p>\n Christian Aid Week 2022<\/em><\/span>\u00a0– <\/strong>As part of our fund raising this year we will be holding a \u2018Coffee, Cakes and Bookstall\u2019 on Saturday 14th May. Any books you have surplus will be much appreciated for either adults or children. A box has been placed in the church porch for your donations which will be emptied regularly.<\/p>\n Regards, Jude<\/p>\n The Ministry Area Council of De Morgannwg<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>has met and have agreed the procedures for the setting up of Church councils. Here we will have a joint church council, with St. Lythan\u2019s joining with Wenvoe for administration purposes. There will be no changes to the arrangements for services and the benefits from the new arrangements have yet to be seen. A new Electoral Roll of all members of the nine churches is being drawn up and application can be on line or on hard copies available in our churches. This remains an important part of church life as it gives an indication of the strength of the churches and the option of being a part of any voting that may be required for the positions of wardens who will look after the church buildings and with the Vicar will help forward the mission of the church to the community. The closing date for all applications is 30th March.<\/p>\n We are affected, like the rest of the nation in the cost of heating our homes and the church is no exception. We have kept the heating on during the winter months on a minimum setting to keep the building safe from condensation. The bills are very high and the decision has been made to lower the temperature even more during the week in the Summer months so that the thermostat will only bring the heating on, on very few occasions. Likewise our new lighting system will be by LED lighting and that will also help towards keeping our energy costs as low as possible.<\/p>\n On that cheerful note, we look forward to the future and welcome you all to be part of the journey together with our new Vicar.<\/p>\n God bless and thank you for reading,<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Parry Edwards<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March 2022 News Update March 2022 has seen the relaxation of most of the COVID restrictions imposed by the Welsh Government to safeguard the population against contracting this most awful disease. Churches were treated no differently from other organisations and the wearing of masks, social distancing, and lateral flow testing, became a part of everyday life. 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