WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE PARISH
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
God abandons no one who is faithful to him, and he will not abandon you if you rely on him.
Nikolaus Gross
VISIT OF ARCHBISHOP OF WALES
The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Reverend Dr. Barry Morgan, will celebrate and preach in both churches in the parish next Sunday, Mothering Sunday, March 14th. At the end of the service at St. Teilo's, the Archbishop will be blessing the new garden at St. Teilo's, which will then be open to the public.
READINGS AND HYMNS FOR SUNDAY 14TH MARCH
Readings for Sunday 14th March (Lent 4) Mothering Sunday
Exodus 2: 1-10;
Psalm 34: 11-20;
2 Corinthians 1: 3-7;
Luke 2: 33-35.
Hymns
Processional: 537 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
Offertory: 428 (ii) Love divine, all loves excelling (Blaenwern)
Anthem: Like as the hart - Howells
Communion: 289 I come with joy, a child of God
Thanksgiving: 12 All for Jesus, all for Jesus
CARL GIBBS
The funeral of Carl Gibbs will take place at 2.15pm on Tuesday March 9th in Highfields Church on Monthermer Road. Please remember Nikki in your prayers at this time.
CIRCLE DANCING
The Archdeacon of Llandaff, the Venerable Peggy Jackson, is coming to St. Michael’s on Saturday March 13th between 10am and 12.30pm to lead us in ‘circle dancing’. There will tea/ coffee at half-time and we are asked to bring something to share for lunch afterwards. Names will be asked for later. ‘Strictly’ it ain’t, but it looks to be great fun!
EASTER AND LENT IN THE PARISH
Full details of the parish programme for Easter and Lent is available to download or view in PDF format here.
CAROLINE'S LETTER FOR LENT
View Caroline's Letter for Lent
LENTEN REFLECTIONS
On Tuesday evenings at St. Teilo's at 7.00 pm there will be a series of Lenten reflections in the context of the Eucharist during this Holy Season. The final Eucharist on March 23rd will be followed by the Stations of the Cross. The dates are: February 23rd, and March 2nd, 9th , 16th and 23rd.
LENTEN STUDY GROUP
On Wednesday evenings at St. Michael's at 7.30 pm a Lenten Study Group will meet for about an hour and a half. The dates are: February 24th, and March 3rd, 10th, 17th,and 24th. Further details.
THE PARISH OF CATHAYS PRAYER GROUP
The Parish Prayer Group usually meets the first and third Monday of each month. Upstairs meeting room at St. Michael’s at 8.00pm-9.00pm. Further details. However, as we are have having a Lent Course beginning soon and very few have been able to come recently, the prayer group will cease until after Lent is over, though our prayers never cease!
CYT�N LENT LUNCH
The second Cyt�n Lent Lunch is on Thursday 11th March at 12.30pm in St. Michael's - all welcome.
DIARY FOR THE LENT TERM 2010
Full details of what's on in the Parish of Cathays between Christmas and Easter is available here in a handy downloadable leaflet: Lent Term Diary.
CONFIRMATION
Those wishing to be confirmed, adult or child, on Sunday October 17th in our parish should speak to Caroline and sign up on the lists provided. Classes will be held in the Autumn Term.
STAINER'S CRUCIFIXION - 21st MARCH
St. Teilo’s Choir will be performing Stainer’s Crucifixion at 6.30pm on March 21st, Passion Sunday. Please come to listen to our young and talented singers and their offering for our spiritual journey through Lent. There will be a retiring collection.
SUNDAY 7th MARCH
Download Last Sunday's Pewsheet
HAITI EARTHQUAKE
The Archbishop’s Office has asked to publish these contact details following the earthquake in Haiti: Christian Aid �1m Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Telephone donations: 08080 004 004. Online donations: www.christianaid.org.uk/haiti-appeal. Further information: Branwen Niclas, Media and Communications Manager, Wales, Tel: 07888 997024. Please give generously.
RESOURCES
"Resources" is a page on this website, accessible from the main index, giving information and resources for members of the Church. Currently available are the latest version of the Rota for Prayers and Intercessions, and details for hymns, psalms, anthems and settings for March 2010 - have a look.