St Asaph Round-up: Dydd Iau, 21ain Awst 2014
Newyddion o Esgobaeth Llanelwy: Thursday 21 August 2014
This week:
Walking Narratives with Cathedral’s Artist in Residence – A 5-mile circular route
through the Cefn Estate, ending with a creative workshop at St Asaph Cathedral – Saturday
30 August 12pm. See attached flyer for further details.
This week:
"Llansilin Remembers the Great War" – 22-27 August St Silin's Church, Llansilin - daily
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Local memorabilia, light refreshments, stalls, daily raffles. The church is
fully accessible SY10 7PX.
St Silin's Church, Llansilin WW1 Variety Concert - Friday 22 August at 7.30 p.m.
St Silin's Church, Llansilin Community Commemorative Service - Sunday 24 August
at 10.30 a.m.
NEW DATE: Messy Church on the Beach, Parish of Prestatyn. Due to the storm we
have had to change this date. It is now (weather permitting) on Sunday 24 August at 3 p.m.
Meet at Prestatyn Sailing Club at Barkby Beach. Please bring buckets and spades and also a
picnic. The theme is Jonah. Everyone is welcome but children must be accompanied by
an adult. (kathrynelsmore@Hotmail.co.uk)
Summer Music at St Giles' Church- 24 August at 3 p.m.– Featuring baritone Peter
West, accompanied by Christopher Enston, singing songs of Benjamin Britten. Not to be
missed by Britten enthusiasts or afficionados of vocal music. Admission is free and
refreshments will be served. Poster circulated previously.
Youth for Christ Prayer Meeting – at REVERB in Llandudno, 8 p.m. on Sunday 24
August. All welcome.
The Parish of Denbigh is holding a Prayer/Meditation Labyrinth in St. Mary’s Church
Denbigh, from 25 - 29 August, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day, except on Friday when it will
begin at 11.30 a.m. There will be refreshments available when you have completed the
Labyrinth and everyone is welcome.
Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area theatre trip to see the National Theatre production of
“War Horse” – Wednesday 27 August at The Quay’s Theatre, The Lowry, Salford,
Manchester. £60 per person. Deadline for bookings is 30 March. Please see the poster for
additional information and booking form.
Art Exhibition at St Mary the Virgin Church, Halkyn. Thursday 28 – Sunday 31
August. Work by local artists. Opening times are as follows: 28th- 30th: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
31st: 1- 5 p.m.
Last Thursday - A series of alternative worship events held on the last Thursday of
each month. The next event will be a 'DIY Eucharist' (a Eucharist with prayer stations) held
in St Michael and All Angels, Llandudno Junction at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 28 August. For
further details, phone Rev Peter Walker (01492-583579). Poster circulated previously.
Flower Festival. "Patron Saints" to celebrate 150th Anniversary of St. Mary's
Parish, Church, Cefn, St. Asaph LL17 0EY. Also Quilting Exhibition by Rebecca Collins,
Farming Memorabilia. Pottery & Plant stall .Walk to and explore Cefn Caves. Refreshments.
Festival Choral Evensong Sunday 31st at 6 p.m. Preacher: Bishop Gregory.
Llanmerewig History Day – 30 August, 2 – 5 p.m. Come and see the church registers
and displays, teddy hide and seek, raffle and table top stall. All welcome. £3 including tea &
cake - children free. A great afternoon out!
Information/Marketplace:
Please note that the deadline for submissions to the 28 August StAR will be
Wednesday 27 August at 3 p.m. Any notices sent after this time will not be included in
this edition but will be added to the 4 September.
Living and Learning
Your 2020 toolkit introduced Living and Learning as a new resource to help mission areas
work towards shared ministry and ministry teams. Please follow this link for more
information http://stasaph.churchinwales.org.uk/living-and-learning/
New Worship Leaders Training Course - An updated edition of the Worship Leaders
Course is now available. It is bilingual and has been brought into the Living and Learning
family of resources. It contains 6 training sessions for small groups of those who are going
to assist with worship. Prinited booklets are available from the Diocesan Offices, priced at
£5 (to cover printing and translation costs). An electronic version will be available from the
Diocesan Website soon. The course covers reading the bible in church, leading intercessions
and constructing and leading services. It is hoped that a second extension module will be
available in 2015 to cover topics such as leading worship in nursing homes, family services,
healing services and so on. If you would like to be involved in putting this module together,
please contact Rev Dr Richard Hainsworth on exploringfaithasaph@gmail.com or 01352
840842.
Exploring Faith Foundation Year - 3rd Module available. Groups who have been
studying on the Exploring Faith Foundation Year (now called 'Living and Learning') may like
to know that the third module, Called by God, is now available. Copies can be collected
from the Diocesean office priced at £5 or an electronic copy will be on the website soon.
Exploring Faith - is a course run through Glwydwr University and in small groups across
the Diocese. It is open to anyone who wishes to take part in serious study and reflection on
the Christian faith and discover how theology can be of value to our daily lives and
ministries. It can lead to a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Theology. It is also the training
course for new Readers, Deacons and NSM Priests and is open to anyone thinking of
exploring these ministries or developing a new ministry. New groups are starting in
September in Llanidloes, Gwersyllt and Denbigh and new members are welcome. The
opening seminar is being held at 10:30am on Sat 13th September in Glyndwr University (in
the lecture theatre next to the William Aston Hall). If you already have a Certificate (for
example from Reader training) and would like to work towards a Diploma, you are welcome
to join existing groups in St Asaph or the Dee Valley/Alyn Deanery.
Anyone who is interested in signing up for Exploring Faith in September should contact Rev
Dr Richard Hainsworth on exploringfaithasaph@gmail.com or 01352 840842.
Two cassocks. 1. Button Front man made fibre, 2. Cross over front 50% wool. both size 44
chest. Donation please. Call Rev Warwick Jaundrill. 01354 218350.
Coming soon:
BBQ in aid of St Chad's, Holt, Wrexham, on Saturday 30 August, 4 – 6 p.m. on Church
Green, Holt.
Cyngerdd “Posh” yn Eglwys Meifod. 5ed Medi, 7 o’r gloch. Derbyniad Champagne i
gychwyn. Tocynnau.
“Posh” Concert at Meifod Church. 5 September, 7 p.m. Champagne Reception to start.
Tickets £12. Poster attached.
Training Together - Understanding Gift Aid – Monday 8 September in St John’s Pool,
Quay 2-4 p.m. A session on how the new claiming system works, and get the latest update
on how you can claim Gift Aid on the loose collection. To book a place contact
sianconnelly@churchinwales.org.uk or call 01745 532582 giving your name, address,
telephone number and parish.
Concert - Featuring Farndon Brass Band and Vocal Xchange – Saturday 20
September, 7 - 9.30 p.m. at St John's Church, Herbert Jennings Avenue, Wrexham. Tickets
£5 (to include refreshments) available from church office or contact 01978355244.
Creative Retreat Day at Ty Heddwch (just south of Denbigh) on Saturday 27 September
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come to paint, draw, write, sew, dance, walk or just 'be' as we thank God
for His gifts of imagination and creativity. £22 including materials and lunch. To book
contact Chris Simons on csimons55@btinternet.com
Presentation Skills Workshop for Worship Leaders - Saturday 18 October, 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. at St Peter's Church, Ruthin. To book email Chris Simons on
csimons55@btinternet.com
Reminders:
Please see the following message from Revd Canon Chancellor Pam Powell –
“Mike Powell – RIP - Jamie, Katie and I would just like to thank so many of you for your
prayers and support over the last few months. Mike was taken into Shrewsbury hospital,
transferred to Gobowen and spent his final five weeks in the Severn Hospice. Throughout
this time we were held in prayer across the Diocese and were supported by visits and
regular Eucharists. Mike’s death was a good one in the way that it was not too prolonged,
he spoke to us until the last day, we were with him and his faith took away all fear. It was
very peaceful. Again, during the period leading up to the funeral we were supported and
that still continues. Thanks again and every blessing.”
Summer Music at St Giles' Church: 14 September at 3 p.m. - Llanfair Singers,
conducted by Graham Trew, will present a programme of "Music for a Summer's
Afternoon". Llanfair Singers will also sing Choral Evensong on Sunday 14 September at 6
p.m.; music includes works by Stanford and Wood. Not to be missed by afficionados of
traditional Anglican Evensong! Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Poster
circulated previously.
EFCW - Evangelical Fellowship in Wales - is holding a morning conference for the
North Wales Dioceses on Saturday 6 September from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St Mary's, Lenten
Pool, Denbigh, beginning with coffee and ending with lunch. The subject will be 'Mission
Areas: Bane or Blessing - Working with integrity, and creativity, with those of different
convictions'. All welcome. Please let Rev Jonathan Smith know in advance if you would like
to have lunch (£5 a head) 01745 812284 plwyfdinbych@gmail.com
Free of charge from Gorsedd Vicarage - Brown G Plan 3 seater settee and Bosch
Dishwasher. Contact: g147beckett@btinternet.com, graham@beckett15.fsnet.com,
01352 711675 or 01244 535269.
Hunger for Justice – This year’s Hunger for Justice takes place the weekend of the 18th
and 19th October and focusses on climate change. Over the weekend, hundreds of churches
across the UK will pray for our climate and urge their local MPs to act. The Hunger for
Justice weekend in October will be a powerful demonstration of our faith, hope and love in
action. To register your support and for more information visit: http://bit.ly/1sTTE2k
What’s on
Induction of Paulette Gower as Vicar of Gwersyllt, at Holy Trinity Church, Gwersyllt.
Monday 1 September at 7 p.m.
Organ Recital at St Asaph Cathedral – Wednesday 3 September at 7.30 p.m. Meirion
Wynn Jones, Carmarthen. Admission £5 including programme. For further information
telephone the Cathedral song school on 01745 584053 or visit the cathedral website
Crossing the Threshold - A conference to celebrate the ordination of women as Bishops
in the Church in Wales. Thursday 4 September 2014 at St Michael's College in Llandaff.
Registration by Wednesday 20 August. Information and booking form circulated previously.
Jazz on a late Summer Evening at St Mary's Towyn: Friday 5 September at 7.30 p.m.
The Impromptus. If you haven't heard this amazing young jazz trio, treat yourself and
come along! Bar opens 7 p.m. Tickets £5 available from St Mary's. For more information:
ginnyburton@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01492 512160.
St Asaph Choral Society concert in St Asaph Cathedral in aid of the Cathedral Organ
Restoration Fund. Saturday 6 September at 7.30 p.m., The music will include John Hosking's
"Requiem" and works by Howard Goodall and Handel. Conductor - John Hosking, Organist Graham Eccles. Admission £10
'Medieval Weekend' at St Elidan's Church (near Ruthin) – 6-7 September (which
coincides with their Open Doors weekend). On Saturday, 6 September the famous York
Waits will be giving a workshop/talk on medieval musical instruments at 3.30 p.m. and at
7.30 p.m. accompanied by singer Deborah Catterall, will perform a concert on period
instruments entitled 'The White Rose and the Red: Music and Instruments from the Age of
Richard III'. Please book your tickets for both events by phoning Pat on 01824 750288.
More details and a programme of events on the posters circulated previously.
'Medieval' craft fair - Sunday, 7 September at St Elidan’s Church, Llanelidan from 12 - 5
p.m. This event will also mark the opening of St Elidan Church's Sacred Doorways rural
tourism project. At 5 p.m. on Sunday we hope to end the day with a 'medieval' service in
the church. Please see the poster (circulated previously) for details.
St Mary's Golf Classic at Rhuddlan Golf Club - On 11 September, you have the
opportunity to play one of North Wales’ best courses - at Rhuddlan - in a 4 ball, for the
exceptional price of £80 Per team and that includes a MEAL on finishing your round. The
format is a 4 ball stableford, off full handicap with best 2 scores to count on each hole. Tee
times are available from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. You can book with the Club Secretary on 01745
590217 or secretary@rhuddlangolfclub.co.uk (where you’ll be able to pay by card.)
All proceeds will go to the Fabric Fund to ensure our 713 year old church remains in good
nick and stays open for business. Clergy are especially welcome but if there’s any hint of
divine intervention….handicaps will be adjusted accordingly! Hope to be able to welcome
you on the day.
Festival of the Holy Cross at St Mary’s, Towyn - 13 - 16 September. Crosses
decorated by members and groups at St Mary's will be on display in the church. Festival
Eucharist on Sunday 14 September at 11 a.m. Preacher Miss Jean Wilson, Reader. Choral
Evensong at 6 p.m. Preacher Father Stephen Edwards, Team Rector, Wythenshawe
Benefice. A concert by St Asaph Cathedral Choir on Tuesday 16 September at 7
p.m. Tickets £5.
A special evening with professional actor Rhodri Miles recalling the work and
colourful life of poet and writer Dylan Thomas. St Silin's Church, Llansilin 13 September at
7.30 p.m. The church is fully accessible, parking in village street and nearby village car park
SY10 7PX
Induction of Matthew Wilkinson as Vicar of Chirk, at St Mary’s Church, Chirk Monday
15 September 7 p.m.
“Soup & Puds Night” - For an evening of feasting and good company. At Venue
Cymau Community Centre at 7 p.m. Saturday 20 September. Tickets £7 Available From
Mary Gittins: 01352 771359.
RSCM N.E. Wales “Come and Sing new music for Advent and Christmas” – Tuesday
23 September in St Mary’s, Mold at 7.15 p.m. £7 per person. Places should be booked in
advance. Details on poster (circulated previously).
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Sian Connelly
Administrative Assistant / Cymhorthydd Gweinyddol
Diocesan Office /Swyddfa'r Esgobaeth
High Street / Stryd Fawr
St. Asaph / Llanelwy
LL17 0RD
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