{"id":6581,"date":"2019-09-30T00:18:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-29T23:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=6581"},"modified":"2019-09-30T00:18:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-29T23:18:10","slug":"september-parish-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=6581","title":{"rendered":"September Parish News"},"content":{"rendered":"

ST. MARY\u2019S PARISH CHURCH NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

September has been a busy month at St. Mary\u2019s when we welcomed our \u201cPebbles\u201d children back from their Summer break. We also had a number of new parishioners who joined us in worship and it was good to be back in harness for the equally busy time that is planned in the run up to Christmas.<\/p>\n

The plans we have presented to the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the church extension seemed to have reached an impasse. We were asked to prepare a \u2018justification statement\u2019 on the need for the project, which they did not accept. However, we will continue to work towards the vision we have to bring all our church activities on to one site.<\/p>\n

During the month a lot of work has been taking place in and around the church. The historical tiles in aisle and chancel are being continually mopped and are gradually looking better. They will look cleaner until the restorers are able to bring them \u2018back to life\u2019 when they start work in February 2020.<\/p>\n

The \u2018blown\u2019 plaster near the altar and behind the organ bench has been removed and will shortly be repaired with lime plaster. In the churchyard a number of the stone crosses on the older graves were found to have a \u2018wobble\u2019 and they have been reset and re-pinned with stainless steel rods to make them safe. Lastly, the wrought iron archway leading to the churchyard extension, has been removed for restoration and will shortly be back in situ with new stone caps and rewired for a new light, hopefully in time before Winter. Donations towards the cost of all these projects are welcomed. We get no grants to help us undertake the work. Our income is totally reliant on our fund raising. Please help us with digital giving or old fashioned cheques. Thank you.<\/p>\n

Apart from our normal services on Sundays and midweek in September, three funerals and four baptisms have taken place in St. Mary\u2019s. We also had a surprise wedding for the guests at one of the baptisms, and the music from friends in opera and \u201cOnly Men Allowed\u201d was especially appreciated. It is good to see the church being used to mark the milestones in lives well lived.<\/p>\n

Did you know <\/strong>that during the family service at St Mary\u2019s Church on Sundays there is a children\u2019s group called \u2018Pebbles\u2019? We meet every week during term time, starting at 9:30 in the church hall. During this time the children engage in fun activities with the aim of promoting values for life such as being kind, caring and thoughtful to others. Children age 4+ can be dropped off at the hall and will be walked over to church for the final part of the service. Pre-school children need to be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

\u2018Pebbles\u2019 is led by an experienced Primary School teacher with the additional support of a parent. If you would like to find out more you can ring Alison on 02920598313 or just turn up! A warm welcome awaits you.<\/p>\n

The Chattery <\/strong>continues to meet on the second<\/p>\n

Thursday morning in the Church Hall at 10.30, bringing old friends and new friends together for a chat and coffee\/tea plus a free raffle. The cost is \u00a32.00 and is an opportunity to get out of the house and meet up with really friendly church going and non-church going folk..<\/p>\n

At a recent meeting of the Parochial Church Council <\/strong>it was decided that the loose cash and notes in the special collections at the Harvest Festival services would be donated to the Christian Aid Harvest Appeal<\/strong>. The fresh produce to the Salvation Army <\/strong>and the tinned\/dry goods to the Food Bank in Barry<\/strong>. The money at the Remembrance Sunday service will be donated to the Royal British Legion <\/strong>and the collections at the Community Carol Service and \u2018Waiting for Jesus\u2019 on Christmas Eve, will be donated to the \u2018Neo-Natal\u2019 ITU Unit <\/strong>at the UHW Hospital, Cardiff. There will be an opportunity to bring toys and games to church during November for the appeal for toys for the Food Bank for distribution to families in difficulties in the Vale, and Christmas \u201cGoodies\u201d nearer to Christmas.<\/p>\n

The Vale Foodbank: Helping People in Crisis <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We don\u2019t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That\u2019s why we provide three days nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.<\/p>\n

Last year the Vale Foodbank provided emergency help for 3,833 people of these 1,414 were under16. That was an increase of 11% on the previous year. All of the six centres continue to be busy with no sign of requests slowing down. Currently they have been able to meet all the requests; however some items have run low on occasions and much needed funds have been used to buy in essential goods.<\/p>\n

Regular support from all three churches is much appreciated by the staff to ensure stocks are maintained. A boost from harvest festivals will be gratefully received to replenish stock for the winter months ahead. Recipients from the Foodbanks are so grateful for emergency food to help them in times of crisis. In addition staff can give advice as to where help for their individual situation can be found, whether that be housing, benefits, employment or other needs. Goods can always be left in the Church Porch or brought into church on Sundays or the occasional Wednesday morning service<\/p>\n

Reports on the \u201cScarecrows<\/strong>\u201d and associated events during the afternoon will be in the November issue.<\/p>\n

Blessings to all our readers and warm welcome awaits you at St. Mary\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Parry Edwards<\/strong><\/p>\n

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