{"id":6715,"date":"2019-10-29T11:32:41","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T10:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=6715"},"modified":"2019-10-29T11:32:41","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T10:32:41","slug":"october-church-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=6715","title":{"rendered":"October Church News"},"content":{"rendered":"

October Church News<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Harvest Festival was held on the Sunday following the \u201cscarecrows\u201d and the church was full to capacity at the \u201call Age Service \u201cat 9.30am. Once again the church was decorated with flowers and fruit and vegetables, and the \u201cPebbles\u201d children and others from Gwenfo Primary School brought many gifts of tinned goods and dry goods for the Food Bank in Barry. The fruit and vegetables were taken to the Salvation Army in Cardiff and the loose money on the collection plates which was donated to the Christian Aid Harvest Appeal came to \u00a3214.00.<\/p>\n

Harvest Celebrations at St. Bleddians\u2019s, St Lythan\u2019s. Sunday 6th October, the Harvest was celebrated at St Lythan\u2019s in the traditional manner at 3.00 pm. There was lusty singing of the old favourite harvest hymns and the collection in aid of the Christian Aid harvest Appeal came to \u00a3159.00 with an opportunity for refreshments afterwards, a time of fellowship was a welcome addition to a time spent together with the Lord.<\/p>\n

Work has continued in the churchyard in stabilising a number of the stone memorial crosses which had become dangerously loose, and the restored wrought iron arch is now back in place between the old and the new churchyards. This now awaits its new light fitting and will hopefully survive for another 100 years. Way back in 1930 it was removed from the original front entrance when the memorial arch and gates were installed in memory of Mrs Laura Jenner of Wenvoe Castle. Maintaining our church and grounds is a real drain on our resources, and donations are always welcomed, either by digital giving or old fashioned cheques. Alternatively, by supporting our \u201c200 Club\u201d or any of our fund raising events; these are the means by which we are enabled to carry out our regular repairs which are so necessary if we are to pass the building on to future generations.<\/p>\n

Inside the church we are awaiting our conservation builder Mike to begin the plastering of the walls near the altar and at the organ console. The exposure of the historic tile flooring throughout the building has been accepted by the congregation, and we await the restorers to work their magic in bringing the tiles back to life. The acoustics within the church have been greatly improved with the removal of the blue carpeting, and in the chancel and sanctuary the tile flooring is much easier to walk on, without the risk of getting the feet caught in the edges of the carpet. We are continually being complimented on how well kept the church and grounds are, and all this comes at a cost for which we are always grateful for the support of the community at our fundraising events.<\/p>\n

The late Ronald Sidney Thomas RIP<\/span>
\nDuring the month there was a poignant occasion when the ashes of the late Mr Ronald Sidney Thomas, formerly of Walston Road were brought from Sussex to be interred in the churchyard. This was requested in his will and his niece, Sue Lindsay, came from Australia to carry out his wishes. Ron had been a faithful worshipper at St Mary\u2019s and had made things for use in the choir, which we are still using today, and would be lost without them. He was so friendly and would do anything he could when he thought he was able to be of help. We missed him when he decided to move to Lewes, but he never forgot the happy times he and his wife Sheila had spent in Wenvoe. His funeral at the Woodvale Crematorium in Brighton had a Welsh theme with hymns \u201cJesu lover of my soul\u201d to the tune Aberystwyth and \u201cGuide me O thou Great Redeemer\u201d to the tune Cwm Rhondda. He was generous in life and equally generous at his passing, when he remembered St. Mary\u2019s with a generous legacy towards the upkeep of the church he called his spiritual home. Thank you Ron.<\/p>\n

\nDates for your diary during November<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\nREMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10th November 2019
\nOur commemoration of Remembrance Sunday will begin in St. Mary\u2019s Church at 10.00am with representatives from village organisations taking part, in a service of prayers, readings and hymns on the theme of \u201cRemembrance\u201d in this centenary year of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. This will be followed by the usual service at the Village War Memorial with the Silence and the Laying of Wreaths. The Vale Brass band will be in attendance and all are welcome with refreshments in the church hall after the service.<\/p>\n

Christmas is coming: Foodbank and The Big Wrap\u00a0 \u201cBring a Toy to church\u201d Sunday November 24th.
\nAs we begin to prepare for Christmas we ask you to remember other families in the Vale who may find this time particularly difficult. As has become our custom we will be collecting for extra Christmas food items and treats for families alongside the Foodbank. These can be donated at any time with our usual collections.<\/p>\n

Toys and gifts for the Big Wrap, ensuring families have children\u2019s gift items in time for Christmas, can also be donated with food items. These should be new toys and donated unwrapped (any wrapping paper would also be helpful).<\/p>\n

The Family Service on 24th November will include a specific collection including the children bringing their gifts during the service. That will be the final date for gift donations to ensure they can be collated, wrapped and distributed in time for Christmas.<\/p>\n

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
\nThis service will be at St. Mary\u2019s at 6.00pm on Sunday November 3rd.<\/p>\n

If there is someone you would like to be remembered at this service, please print their name on the list in church.<\/p>\n

Parry Edwards<\/p>\n

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