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The magazine of the Clyne Trinity Ministry Area, covering the Parishes of Killay, Sketty & Tycoch March 2019 Page 1 50p
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Dear Friends
Is Emiliano Scala the next Princess Diana?
Last month we heard the dreadful news of the light aeroplane crash somewhere in
the English Channel that took the lives of two men, the pilot David Ibbotson and new
signing for Cardiff City Football Club, the young star Emiliano Scala. Following the
announcement of the death of the young Argentinian star, we have seen great public
outpouring of grief, not only in Cardiff, but throughout the world. All very
reminiscent of the scenes following the sudden and tragic death of Princess Diana in
the road tunnel in Paris some years ago. I well remember huge piles of flowers at
various points throughout the U.K. Similarly, where there is a tragic road death, we
see bunches of flowers and ribbons at the roadside where the event occurred. Now
we see ribbons tied to the front of cars in memory of someone’s death in the
community.
Funerals are seeing changes in the format of services, with private family committals
in the Crematorium, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving or Requiem for the
deceased, later in church. Some have commented how strange to have such a
service, with no coffin there. Often in place of hymns, we now often listen to popular
music for ‘reflection’. No-one ‘dies’ any more, they ‘pass on’, ‘go to sleep’ etc.
I think we need to grasp one of the last taboos i.e. death and dying. It is in the
reading of Holy scripture, and the understanding that death is not the end – it is a
new beginning given to us by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We often don’t help
ourselves in church speak – where else do we hear the word ‘resurrection’? This is a
‘churchy’ word, meaning what happens after death – a new life. Some may ask, so
what is this resurrection body?
This is nicely explained in The Message version of the Bible, in 1 Cor Ch.15.v 35-38.
Some sceptic is sure to ask, “Show me how resurrection works. Give me a diagram;
draw me a picture. What does this ‘resurrection body’ look like?” If you look at this
question closely, you realise how absurd it is. There are no diagrams for this kind of
thing. We do have a parallel experience in gardening. You plant a “dead” seed; soon
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there is a flourishing plant. There is no visual likeness between seed and plant. You
could never guess what a tomato would look like by looking at a tomato seed. What
we plant in the soil and what grows out of it don’t look anything alike. The dead body
that we bury in the ground and the resurrection body that comes from it will be
dramatically different.
So let us face this fearful word ‘death’ in the light of a living faith – a faith that is
positive – a faith that has hope.
Your Friend and Vicar
Canon Phillip
***
Fancy a little 'Eavesdropping' this Lent?
Canon Phillip is running a traditional Lent Course in Killay Parish Centre this year - no
technology, no House Groups; all are welcome, to reflect, share and pray together.
We shall look at a book written by Henry Martin, who is an artist, writer and Anglican
Priest. He has worked in ministry in Dagenham, Salford, and most recently as
Managing Chaplain at HMP Manchester (Strangeways Prison). His book is titled
'Eavesdropping - learning to pray from those who talked to Jesus'. 'Lord, I believe,
help my unbelief!' is something we might say when praying. We know that it is not
original. Someone else said it long before we were born. We picked it up, while
eavesdropping on a conversation in the Gospels. This is a line from a worried dad
speaking to Jesus, who responded by healing his son. It delighted Jesus then, so we
adopt and adapt it for our own needs, as we pray now. At our course each week, we
will eavesdrop on a different 2,000-year-old conversation asking what can be
gleaned from then, which might enrich our praying now. We will begin with the
words of Jesus; a question, a comment, a demand, an instruction or even maybe an
insult! We consider Jesus' responses then and return to the present by asking, 'How
does this help us with prayer today?' The course will run on Monday evenings
beginning on 11th March. We shall say the ancient Night Office of Compline
together, then we shall look at the subject of our course, which is directly related to
prayer. Of course, we shall only have time to scrape the surface of the book, which
can be used individually, with daily readings for Lent, or any time of the year. If you
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would like your own copy of the book, it is titled, 'Eavesdropping - Learning to pray
from those who talked to Jesus' written by Henry Martin, published by Darton
Longman and Todd, ISBN 978-0-232-53389-7.
Usual 5th Sunday pattern changes this time.
For some years now, we have held a joint service across the Ministry Area, that moves
around each time. The month of March contains a 5th Sunday, however that
particular day is Mothering Sunday - and doesn't lend itself to closed churches! So
the pattern in Tycoch and Killay that Sunday will be as follows...9am Family Worship
at St Martin’s (led by the Lay Worship Team), 9.30am Sung Eucharist at All Souls
Tycoch, 11am Sung Eucharist at St.Hilary's Killay. The next 5th Sunday will be 30th
June, when we shall unite together, venue to be confirmed.
Ash Wednesday in Killay & Tycoch.
Routinely there has been an evening celebration of the Eucharist at St.Hilary's, when
we are joined by a large number from Ladies Guild - usually some 40 or so members.
The Vicar was recently made aware that this sizeable group has decided to attend a
show that evening. With this in mind, and the lateness of receiving this information,
Canon Phillip has decided that there will NOT be an evening service in Killay this
year. Instead, those wishing to mark the start of the most important church season of
Lent, are warmly invited to attend a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at All Souls
Church in Tycoch at 10.30a.m.
Reminder of Annual Vestry Meetings in Killay & Tycoch.
Just to jog the memory of these important annual meetings, oh, and if you've not
written your Report yet, then you may be too late for inclusion in the Parish's Annual
Reports.
Sunday 17th March - St.Martin's (Congregational Meeting), following 9am Eucharist
Sunday 7th April - St.Hilary's (Killay Vestry Meeting), following shortened (said) 11am
Eucharist.
Wednesday 10th April* - All Souls (Tycoch Vestry Meeting), following 10.30am
Eucharist.
*Please note the change from usual timing of this important meeting.
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Taize at St.Martin's
Before the clocks change, there will be another opportunity to worship together in
candle-light, using the peace and stillness and the beautiful reflective chanting of
Taize music. We shall join together on Thursday 14th March at 7pm in the intimate
church of St.Martin's in Fairwood Road, Dunvant. Just be aware that car parking will
need to be thought about! All are very welcome to join us for this special time of
prayer together.
Killay/Dunvant Inter-church Quiz.
This enjoyable annual event across the denominations, in the run-up to Lent, has,
since it's inception, been meticulously planned and driven by the late David Morgan.
Last year, following David's death, it was not felt appropriate to hold the Quiz. We
now resurrect the Quiz, very much in David's memory - slightly amended in format.
Prof. Peter Kokelaar, who worships at Capel-y-Crwys in Three Crosses, has kindly
agreed to re-format and lead this community event. Teams can be from any church,
with x4 - x6 members, there will be fewer questions, and they will be a tad easier!
(especially for clerics and Ministers) - to save their blushes when correct answers are
given. It is the turn of St.Hilary's to host this year, so the Quiz will be on Tuesday 19th
March at 7pm in Killay Parish Centre - with St.Hilary's being the current trophy
holders (no pressure there then!).
4th Sunday trial pattern of worship continues.
We are now mid-way through our trial revision of timings on the fourth Sundays,
with All Souls having a short (said) Eucharist at the usual time of 9.30a.m. followed
by tea and a chat. Then at 11am we have a Sung Eucharist at St. Martin's Church in
Dunvant. This pattern will be assessed by the Vicar and Churchwardens after Low
Sunday (the Sunday after Easter). They would be most pleased to hear your opinions -
as critical friends.
Knee’rly there!
It seems that there’s an epidemic of knee surgery going on at the moment, at various
stages on the recovery process are – Ian Dimblebee (St.Martin’s), Bob Mapp and
Steve Lewis (St.Hilary’s) and Sue Jenkins (All Souls), who is really pushing the boat
out – having BOTH knees done at once! Seriously, we wish you all well.
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Lay Worship Leaders Surveys, All Souls, St Mar6ns & St Hilarys The surveys that you kindly completed have now been analysed. Thank you for your comments and we have heard what you are saying to us. In the main, you as congrega
Parish of Killay - Who’s Who
Vicar: Rev’d. Canon Phillip Gwynn, BA, MA, DPS, Cert. Theol.
The Vicarage, 68 Ffordd-yr-Olchfa, Sketty, Swansea. SA2 7RF
email Phillip@gwynn.org.uk
Tel: 01792 204758 Mobile 07946351787
St Hilary's St Hilary’s Church & Church Hall Parish Centre
Gower Road, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DZ
Lay Worship Leaders Ken Ellis, Sian Gwynn, Sarah Harris, Gareth Lewis, Mike Powell,
Barbara Roberts.
Eucharistic Assistants: Roy Chapman, Steve Lewis, Alan Pickard, Mike Powell,
Catherine Swain.
Churchwardens:
Parish Vicar’s Warden Mike Powell Tel: 208955
Parish Vicar’s Sub-Warden Catherine Swain Tel: 298166
Parish People’s Warden Jeremy Harris Tel: 07717373435
Parish Treasurer: Alan Pickard Tel: 204717
Sacristan: Steve Lewis Tel: 519311
Servers: Roy Chapman, Beryl Claybrooke, Steve Lewis, Glenda Penzer,
Catherine Swain, Dylan Gwynn, Rhys Davies, Carys Davies,
Shannon Edwards
PCC Secretary: Marian Williams Tel: 204175
Parish Centre Booking Secretary: Eileen Nielsen Tel: 07562377157 or 520685
Envelopes/Gift Aid Scheme: Alan Pickard Tel: 204717
Organist/Choirmaster: position currently vacant, for any expressions of interest,
please contact the Vicar.
St Martin's St Martin’s Church
Fairwood Road, Dunvant, Swansea SA2 7PE
Eucharistic Assistant: Gareth Lewis
Sub-Wardens: Roger Draisey Tel: 515391
Susan Dimblebee Tel: 299503
Magazine - Killay
Editor: Roger Rees (reesfolk@btinternet.com) Tel: 207916
Commissioning Editor and Printer: Eric Thomas
Advertising: Steve Lewis Tel: 519311
Distribution: Lynne Lewis Tel: 898275
www.parishofkillay.co.uk
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Parish of Sketty - Who’s Who
Vicar Rev Robert Davies-Hannen 202767
Religious Sister Marian SCL, Reader 208724
Readers Pam Treseder 203267
Alan Griffiths
Churchwarden (Vicar’s) Jane Watkeys 208203
PCC Secretary Andrew Hill 301504
PCC Treasurer Vacant currently
Magazine contact Susan James 201511
email: susanj77@hotmail.com
Webmaster Sister Marian 208724
email: sister.marian@btopenworld.com
The Parish Church of St Paul
Asst Organist / Choirmaster Richard Burden 521391
Music Group Jill Francis 796735
Bellringers Hilary Rose 232808
Holy Trinity Church
Wardens Iris Jones 201955
Clare Hazell 208013
Envelopes, Gift Aid Fred Amner 206466
Minute Secretary Julia Mitchell 208620
Treasurer Ken Owens 201850
Lettings Secretary Iris Jones 201955
St Paul's Parish Centre
Administrator, } Jayne Cooper 208779
Bookings } parishofsketty@gmail.com
Treasurer Mike Johns 203875
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Parish of Tycoch - Who’s Who
Vicar: Canon Phillip Gwynn, BA, MA, DPS, Cert. Theol.
The Vicarage, 68 Ffordd-yr-Olchfa, Sketty, Swansea. SA2 7RF
email phillip@gwynn.org.uk
Tel: 01792 204758 Mobile 07946351787
Church Warden Alayne Jenkins 423936 alayne.jenkins56@gmail.com
Church Warden Howard Richards 299567 howhazuk@yahoo.co.uk
Church Hall Hire Celia Hall 206993 celia.hall@ntlworld.com
Sunday School Sian Gwynn 204758 phillip@gwynn.org.uk
Magazine contact
Girl Guides Elizabeth John 874699 elizabeth.john@me.com
Rainbows Nicola Tanner 207479 nicola.tanner2008@btinternet.com
Director of Music Lynne Novis 206601 lynne771@btinternet.com
Web site maintenance Sian Gwynn 204758 phillip@gwynn.org.uk
www.allsoulstycoch.org
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Diary of regular meetings
Killay (Meet in the Parish Centre St Hilary’s Church unless otherwise stated)
Music Society 7.30pm on 2nd Monday
Mothers’ Union 2.00pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Brownies 6.00pm every Tuesday
Ladies Guild 7.30pm every Wednesday
Luncheon Club 11.00am - 2.00pm every Wednesday
Bible Study 2.00pm 2nd & 4th Fridays at 124 Ashgrove, Killay
Bowls 7.00pm - 10pm every Friday
Simeon Fellowship 7.15pm last Tuesday of the month at Dunvant RFC
Playgroup 1pm - 2.30pm every Friday (Term-time)
Sketty
TOTS 10.00am Tuesday
Mothers’ Union 2.15pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Sharing Together 12.30pm Wednesday
Women on Wednesday 7.15pm 2nd Wednesday of month
Youth Club 6.30pm Thursday
Lunch Club 12.30pm Friday
Tycoch Saturday
Thursday Lets Play Dance: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Coffee and Catch up every
2nd Thursday Church Hall users
Sing along with Sarah: 9.30 - 10.30am Karate: Monday 5pm and
Rainbows: 5.15pm (Term-time only) Wednesday 5pm and Friday 5.30pm
Guides: 6.30pm (Term-time only) Zumba: Monday 6.30pm
Our Vision: A family, rooted in Christ, committed to transforming lives by:
Gathering as God’s people – Growing more like Jesus – Going out in the power of the Spirit.
Page 14March Rotas
Coffee
St Hilary’s Church, Killay 3rd Pam Davies 10th Sian Gwynn
17th Liz Pearce 24th Sally Bowen
Readers
31st Mothering Sunday - assorted
3rd 1st Beryl Harris
gentlemen of the congregation
2nd SarahHarris
10th 1st Sheila Betts
2nd Gillian Hutchinson St Martin’s Church, Dunvant
17th 1st Steve Lewis
Readers
2nd Jan Lewis
3rd Eileen Harris
24th Sunday School / Worship Leaders
31st Mothering Sunday 10th Elaine Redmond
17th Lynne Lewis
Offertory Procession
3rd Margaret Thomas & Julie Cole 24th Margaret Draisey
10th Mary Minchella & Marian Halsey 31st Mothering Sunday
17th Jim & Jan Proudfoot Sidesperson
24th Family Service 3rd Elaine Graves
31st Mothering Sunday
10th Gareth Dimblebee
Altar Flowers 17th Gareth Dimblebee
3rd Memory of Canon Geoffrey & Margaret Thomas
24th Roger Draisey
10th LENT
31st Mothering Sunday
17th LENT
24th LENT Altar Flowers
31st LENT Mothering Sunday 3rd Flower Fund
Sidespersons 10th Lent
March 17th Lent
Lyndon & Glenys Hall, Mike & Phyl Smith 24th Lent
April 31st Lent - Mothering Sunday
Beryl Harris, Roy Chapman, Dave Jones,
Bread & Wine
Angela Reed
Sponsor for Bread & Wine Lynne Lewis
Eileen Wilson Holy Dusters
Church Cleaning Margaret & Roger Draisey
Eileen Nielsen
Page 15March Rotas
Eucharistic Assistant
St Paul’s Church, Sketty 10th 9.30am Janet Vine, Ken Lewis
11.15am Mattins
Leader Intercessor
3rd 8.00am Vicar 10th 9.30am Liz Jowett
9.30am Family Service Reader
11.15am Vicar 10th 9.30am Carol Edwards, Jen Davies
Music 11.15am Ann Rees
3rd 8.00am Said 6.30pm Mary Davies
9.30am Jill Francis Duty Warden
11.15am Richard Burden 10th 9.30am Jane Watkeys
11.15am David James
Eucharistic Assistant 6.30pm Ken Lewis
3rd 8.00am Biddy O’Kane 13th Wednesday
11.15am Elaine Gale 11.00am EA / Warden Jane Watkeys
Intercessor Reader Jan Bowen
3rd 8.00am Vicar
11.15am Vicar
Reader Leader
3rd 8.00am Sue Mitchell 17th 8.00am Vicar
11.15am Clive Williams 9.30am Vicar
Duty Warden 11.15am Vicar
3rd 8.00am Jane Watkeys Music
9.30am Eifion Francis 17th 8.00am Said
11.15am Jane Watkeys 9.30am Jill Francis
6th Wednesday 11.15am Richard Burden
6.30pm Ash Wednesday Evening Eucharistic Assistant
Service 17th 8.00am Clive Garrish
9.30am Karen Philips,
Sue James
Leader 11.15am Peter Bowen
10th 9.30am Vicar Intercessor
11.15am Sister Marian 17th 8.00am Vicar
6.30pm Alan Griffiths 9.30am Joyce Phillips
Music 11.15am Vicar
10th 9.30am Jill Francis
11.15am Richard Burden
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Reader 27th Wednesday
17th 8.00am Dr Anne Rees 11.00am EA / Warden Janet Vine
9.30am Wendy Thomas Reader Fran Steadman
Ann Penton
11.15am Ann Burden
Duty Warden All Souls Church, Tycoch
17th 8.00am Jane Watkeys
9.30am Jane Watkeys Sidespersons
11.15am Ken Lewis R Bevan, D Cofffey, B Smith
20th Wednesday
11.00am Warden Eifion Francis Readers
Euch. Asst. Clive Garrish 3rd Sue Jenkins: David Jenkins
Reader Joyce Phillips 10th Mike Williams: Mary Levi
17th Family Worship
24th Howard Richards: Hazel Richards
Leader 31st To be confirmed
24th 8.00am Vicar
Intercessions
9.30am Vicar
6.30pm Vicar 3rd Vicar
10th David Coffey
Music
24th 8.00am Said 17th Family Worship
9.30am Jill Francis 24th Mike Williams
Eucharistic Assistant 31st To be confirmed
24th 8.00am Janet Vine Eucharistic Assistant / Altar Servers
9.30am Ken Lewis, Elaine Gale
3rd Nicola Tanner / Alayne Jenkins
Intercessor
10th Pam Williams
24th 8.00am Vicar
17th Family Worship
9.30am David James
24th Celia Hall
Reader
31st To be confirmed
24th 8.00am Anne Price Owen
9.30am Sue James, Chris Vickery Altar Flowers
6.30pm Harold Grenfell Jean Dawson
Duty Warden Church Cleaning
24th 8.00am Jane Watkeys Volunteers - 1st Saturday of the month
9.30am Jane Watkeys
6.30pm Eifion Francis
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Parish News Killay
We pray for those who are ill at home, in hospitals or nursing homes. Our thoughts
and our prayers are also with those who lovingly care for them day by day: Phyllis
Harris, Emlyn Bawden, Joan Dobbs, Eunice Miron, Fr. Roy Blewett, Margaret Harris,
Barbara Jones, Phyllis Davies and Eddie Rowe, Hugh Stratton, Steve Lewis & Bob
Mapp.
***
Valerie Magee
I should like to offer my appreciation to Revd. Canon Phillip Gwynn for his care prior
to and after my mother's death and for the dignified way in which he officiated at
both services. My gratitude also to Eileen Nielsen for her support and help during
these past difficult weeks. I have also been touched by the messages l received from
members of St. Hilary's Church. “When I needed you - you were there”
Gregory Magee
I, Greta Cox, would like to thank all who attended my 90th Birthday Celebrations after
the Eucharist at St. Hilary's Church on 14 February (my birthday was the l6"‘
February). I thank you for your friendship and all the cards I received. A special thank
you to Eileen Nielsen (a friend of David's and mine over many years) for organising
the tea and birthday cake and to Mary Jones for her delicious cakes. Do wish I could
attend more events with you all, but my mobility is poor after a stroke in 2016 and
now it is old age!!
Thank you all Greta
***
100 club draw
From Sunday 24 February the above scheme will be rolled out to include the
parishes of Tycoch, Killay and St Martins. The first draw in this joint scheme will take
place at St Hilary's following the morning service. So, will there be a winner or
winners from each parish? Watch this space for further news. There are 2 prizes to be
won each month and also an additional prize at Christmas of £100.
Church Wardens will provide further details to any interested participants.
Remember, you have to be in it to win it.
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Page 20Parish News Sketty
The current week has given us glimpses of an early spring and, with the improving
weather, we also hope there will be an improvement in those parishioners struck
down by a spate of ill health including Angela Ball, Connie Sullivan, Brenda Davey
amongst others. We are however pleased to hear that John Gilbody is getting
stronger. John and Judith contribute so much to the life and work of the parish and
we hope to see them both back among us in the not too distant future.
Many congratulations to Sister Marian who has been accepted for ordination. She
will be ordained as a deacon in Brecon Cathedral at Petertide at the end of June. It is
hoped that many will wish to attend to support Sister Marian on that very special day
and it is likely a coach will be organised for parishioners.
Recently the need to have professional work on one of the churchyard trees
necessitated closure of part of Delabeche road for a day. An assessment is also being
made of movement in a section of wall along Gower road. Such work is costly but
cannot be avoided on grounds of health and safety. Hopefully the churchyard
working party morning has improved the surroundings around our lovely church and
the legacy bestowed on us.
***
I DO LIKE MONDAYS
Not a misquote from the song by the Boomtown Rats, themselves quoting a sad
individual, but a remark made by a young lad at Dunvant school recently to the Open
the book team as we were leaving. He said “I do like Mondays, they aren't boring”
referring to the school assembly on Monday in which we play a part each week.
I only joined the Open the Book team 18 months ago but I have found it very
rewarding. As Iris says on p.25, we go to 7 schools but most of us manage about 2
schools a week. Each week we are asked availability in advance so if you need a week
or two off that's really no problem. Having done amateur dramatics for many years, I
knew I would enjoy acting out the stories, but I was surprised how keen the children
are to volunteer to take part and to dress up too, even the eleven year olds.
Sometimes the stories go better than others, sometimes things go a little wrong, but
just remember “not boring”! Sue James
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Parish News Tycoch
As I sit to write this month’s update, the Alas the Organ has become beyond
sun is shinning, and the workmen across repair to us at All Souls. Over its 60 years
the road are whistling a merry tune. So I of service it has served us well but
thought I would start with a humorous unfortunately it needs a complete
thought. rebuild which we are unable to afford.
There was an elderly man in the garden, Therefore the PCC has decided to
pruning his roses, when his 6 year old purchase a new electronic organ, which
granddaughter came running down the will not be affected by the damp and also
path calling ‘Grandad – grandad – allows for the church to be reordered
grandad’ he said ‘yes pet, what is it?’ – slightly.
‘Grandad what is sex?’. Colin & Ivy Yeoman, (photo see p47)
Now the man was in a quandary – his dedicated musicians at All Souls,
daughter had told him that he must bequeathed to the church £2500 from
always answer questions truthfully, so he their estate some time ago now and it
started to tell her. was put aside in readiness for a new
organ, we have now drawn down this
After a few moments he realised that she
money towards the cost of a Viscount
was looking at him strangely, so he asked
Classical Organ which will be in situ by
her why she had asked him about sex.
the end of the month.
She said ‘ well grandma said that lunch
Sian Gwynn
would be ready in a few secs’.
Last month (February) Sue Jenkins has
had bilateral knee replacements and has
arrived home today. Sounds very painful
Sue, we are all thinking of you. Carol
Evans & Jo continue to make good
progress following their surgery. Richard
Ellis is just at the start of his treatment, but
Ken reports he is in good spirits. Get well
soon all, we continue to pray for you.
Page 23All Saints Church “Hymnathon”
All Saints Church, Oystermouth intend holding a 24-hour “Hymnathon” when they plan to
sing through the entire Hymn book (several times?) It is being organised by their Director
of Music, Luke Spencer, and organist Hywel Evans. Anyone is welcome to join them
from 10.00 a.m. Saturday 30th March to 10.00 a.m. Sunday 31st March. They will be
delighted to be joined by singers, accompanists, audience .. and sponsors(!!) - you can
stay for as long or as little as you like. There will be tea, coffee and snacks throughout the
24 hours, and also Afternoon Tea, a Midnight Feast and Breakfast. If anyone wants to
come and play the organ we just need to know at what time they would like to come. The
charities being supported are Ty Olwen, Swansea Hope (a charity for the homeless), the
RNLI and the Church organ restoration fund. Anyone interested can just turn up or if you
want further details or can offer a spot of accompanying, please contact Luke Spencer,
on 07496 659951 or Angela Morgan, on 07789593665.
They hope the event will be a fun occasion as well as a successful fundraiser and your
support will be gratefully received.
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Page 24Mothers’ Union Sketty
We had a very good meeting at the beginning of February
our speaker was Mrs Grace Birt and she spoke on the history of the Lindisfarne
Gospels and it was very interesting and she brought lots of items to show us. I was
very pleased indeed as we had three visitors to the meeting and I am hoping that
they will, in time, join our Branch.
At our next meeting we have a talk about a visit to Patagonia and we are following it
with our Wave of Prayer service.
Iris Jones, Branch Leader
I am sure that most people have heard about Open the Book where a group of us
go into schools and read and act out Bible stories to the children. We go into seven
schools on different days of the week and I was wondering if we could encourage a
few more volunteers to join us. We all find it very rewarding and, if you are Welsh
speaking, there is a Welsh group as well. If you are interested and would like to
know more then you can get in touch with Elaine Gale she is in charge of our group
and is a member of St Paul's Church. You will be made very welcome and we really
do need more help. Iris Jones.
Page 25Holy “T” at Holy Trinity Church (Services are set out on the Parish Page)
Sunday
On the first Sunday of the month we meet - there isn’t a morning service but at 4pm
we have Holy “T” which has a different Theme each month. We have tea together
and have a discussion about the Theme. It only lasts an hour, please feel free to
come along and join us, you will be very welcome.
Second and fourth Sundays we have Eucharist at 11:00am and the third Sunday we
have Morning Prayer and 6:30pm we have a Healing service. That is the only time
we have an Evening Service.
Wednesday
Our mid-week service is at 10:00am and is quite well attended. Most of the people
stay to coffee and have a chat with each other.
Tots on Thursday at 9:30am to 11:30am.
Our numbers are still growing and, with the weather being so nice, the children
have been able to play out in the garden which is quite safe as it is fenced in.
We start again when the schools new term starts.
Mothers Union
We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month and we have about 20
members. We have speakers and, during the Summer, we went to Clyne Gardens
and had tea in Clyne Chapel.
Lettings
Our groups are still meeting regularly and we are quite full now. It is nice to have so
many people using the church and who knows…they may decide to come to
worship on a Sunday.
It was Lent, The vicar’s
so they took looked at the
it back weather and is
preparing us
for another
roof-appeal
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PHOTOGRAPH BY CANON PETER BROOKS
Doesn’t the snow make such a pretty postcard picture
Some of us love this kind of weather and children delight in the fun they can have
playing in the snow. For those who enjoy skiing and skating and snow boarding this
is a favourite time of the year.
For others snow and ice cause problems on roads, in getting around and generally
keeping warm.
Wild animals find searching for food difficult and the birds rely so much on those of
us who fill up our feeder stations for them.
Beneath the snow nature is sleeping waiting for the ‘big melt’ and the warmer spring
sun that will call them to live again and to push their stems up through the hard
ground to transform the whiteness into the green of the spring season.
Page 28Sometimes the church seems to be frozen in time. It may be portrayed as pure and
clean. Some would prefer it to stay that way and we continue to look out for the
vulnerable and those in need of extra support. But look under the surface and it is
different.
Without the warmth of God’s love calling us to life, we sleep and nothing new
happens.
If we stay frozen in time there will be no spiritual growth. It will be hard for people to
come to our churches. Like ice and snow drifts our rites and rituals may be barriers
that some would rather not negotiate.
It is up to us to find ways to make these barriers less threatening and more attractive.
It is like inviting children to play in the snow while watching that snowball fights
don’t get out of hand!
God’s love does not destroy, it transforms. Sometimes the church needs to rest and
take stock of where we are. Just as nature has to rest and needs the snow and ice,
there is a time like this for the church too.
As the warmth of spring calls nature to life, God provides the season when He calls
His church to rebirth, to grow and be transformed. The seeds of the faith are there,
sown by the hands of our ancestors and the essence of the faith does not change.
What changes is the way it is cultivated.
We need to use all our God given seasons in our church year.
The season of Lent can be seen as a cold season, a time to rest from activity and to be
still before God and let Him transform us and call us to new life. Easter speaks to us
of rebirth and offers us the joy of basking in the seasons message of eternal life. We
have to experience the cold difficulties of Lent in order to appreciate and benefit
from the hope and joy of Easter.
This Lent may we die to ourselves and rest in God’s love and let the Risen Christ raise
us to new life and service this Easter 2019.
Marian S.C.L.
Page 29NEWS FROM PEN Y FRO PRIMARY SCHOOL
On 5th December Miss Williams and the Eco committee hosted
a platinum Eco flag assessment day. A representative from
Keep Wales Tidy visited school to assess our Eco work for the
renewal of our platinum flag. The committee and Miss Williams
were very proud that our Eco work throughout the school was
praised and our flag was successfully renewed.
Year 2 visited Swansea museum in December to participate in the Mrs Mahoney
workshop as part of their History based topic. Also in December, Reception visited the
museum. They all thoroughly enjoyed the Welsh workshop with Tedi Twt and Dolli Glwt.
Our Foundation Phase concerts were held on 11th December. Nursery and Reception
performed “Away, Away in a Manger” in the morning and Year 1 and 2 pupils’ performed
“Lights, Camel, Action” in the afternoon. They were both very successful performances
and we were very proud of all the children who took part.
On the evening of 13th December we held our Junior Carol Concert. We were very
proud of all the pupils from Key Stage 2 who sang, played instruments and recited. It
was a very successful evening for all who participated.
We held a Christmas Jumper Day on 14th December to raise money for Save the
Children. We were very proud of the £180.00 that we raised.
On 22nd December three members of our school choir sang at the St Martin’s Carol
Concert. They all thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
We returned to school on 7th January after a lovely Christmas break.
PC Parry, our Police Liaison Officer, has visited this term to talk to our Year 6 and Year 5
classes about “Being Cyber Safe” and “Mobile Phone Safety”.
5th February was Internet Safety Day and we completed lots of activities to promote
safety on the internet.
Our netball team took part in a netball tournament in February and were very pleased
with their performance.
Our PTA organised a disco on 13th February and we all really enjoyed this.
We are really looking forward to our Eisteddfod on 22nd February. There will be
competitions in music, storywriting, handwriting and art and also a talent competition.
There will be a poetry competition for Year 6 and the winner will be crowned bard of our
Eisteddfod and will wear our fantastic Eisteddfod cloak, which was made for us by the
Dunvant Women’s Institute. The winning house in the Eisteddfod will be presented with
our Eisteddfod Cup – this is always very exciting!
Written by – Year 6 School Council and Mrs Lewis
Pen y Fro Primary School, Priors Crescent, Dunvant, SA2 7UH. Headteacher Mrs R.J. Lewis
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Page 31THE MIRACLE MEN
An evening with Dave Jenkins at St Hilary’s
Killay on the 26th January.
We were very privileged to be so well entertained
and moved by an evening of monologues written
and performed by Dave, on Saturday evening. Dave
has been an actor, writer and director for 30 years.
He widened our perspective of familiar Bible stories by acting 12 different roles
describing how people who are not portrayed as main characters in the Bible may
have felt about the miracles that Jesus performed. It was funny and thought
provoking.
I was struck by the distress of the farmer when
Jesus ordered the evil spirits to leave the
possessed man and go into the pigs and then
they all, taking the farmer’s livelihood, ended up
at the bottom of the lake. Dave gave us insights
into 12 characters such as the funeral director
being asked for a refund on the tomb when
Lazarus was raised from the dead, and the fisherman witnessing Jesus calming the
storm and then walking on the lake. The soldier in
trouble because he had allowed the body of Jesus
to disappear and his thoughts about who Jesus
must be, brought the evening to a moving and
fitting end.
The evening was well attended by 60 people who
came from different churches and also guests not connected with church. Many of
the people who had attended the Alpha course in the autumn at St Hilary’s were
there and once again it was good to be getting together from our different churches
in the ministry area.
Anne Penton (St Paul’s)
Page 32Mothers’ Union Killay
The Annual General Meeting was held in the Parish Centre on Tuesday, 5th February.
Canon Phillip chaired the meeting.
On Tuesday, February 19th, members met in the church for the Wave of Prayer.
Both meetings were well attended.
Meetings in March:
Fri 1st March Women’s World Day of Prayer to be held in St Hilary’s.
Refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards.
Tues 5th March 2:00pm Meeting in Parish Centre. Talk on Shrove Tuesday.
Tues 19th March 2:00pm Meeting in Parish Centre. A Lent talk by Ian Folks.
St David: 5 facts from eating meat or drinking beer. St David
1 He was born in a storm himself was reputed to have consumed only
St David was born in the year 500, the leeks and water – which is perhaps why the
grandson of Ceredig ap Cunedda, king of leek became a national symbol of Wales.
Ceredigion. According to legend, his mother 4 He performed miracles
St Non gave birth to him on a Pembrokeshire The most famous miracle associated with St
clifftop during a fierce storm. The spot is David took place when he was preaching to a
marked by the ruins of Non’s Chapel, and a large crowd in Llanddewi Brefi. When
nearby holy well is said to have healing people at the back complained that they
powers. could not hear him, the ground on which he
2 He was a fine preacher stood rose up to form a hill. A white dove,
St David became a renowned preacher, sent by God, settled on his shoulder.
founding monastic settlements and churches 5 His legacy lives on
in Wales, Brittany and southwest England – St David died on 1 March – St David’s Day - in
including, possibly, the abbey at 589. He was buried at the site of St Davids
Glastonbury. St David reputedly made a Cathedral, where his shrine was a popular
pilgrimage to Jerusalem, from which he place of pilgrimage throughout the Middle
brought back a stone that now sits in an altar Ages. His last words to his followers came
at St Davids Cathedral, built on the site of his from a sermon he gave on the previous
original monastery. Sunday: ‘Be joyful, keep the faith, and do the
3 He was a teetotal vegetarian little things that you have heard and seen me
St David and his monks followed a simple, do.’ The phrase ‘Gwnewch y pethau bychain
austere life. They ploughed the fields by mewn bywyd’ - ‘Do the little things in life’ - is
hand, rather than using oxen, and refrained still a well-known maxim in Wales.
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Ian & Sue Dimblebee (St Martin’s) ' h a r m o n i s a t i o n re l a t i o n s h i p s
between man and nature, people and
faith'. Then took the Ngong Ping
cable car back to Hong Kong, what
glorious views we had. Then on the
last day took the funicular tram to
Victoria Peak which dates back to
1888 and was originally steam
powered, and had amazing views
over all Hong Kong.
Ian and I left Home to do a little travelling on the Then we flew to Australia for 4 days
4th of February with our main destination being and stayed in a Hotel right by the
New Zealand. Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was an
We first flew to Hong Kong for a few nights and amazing location, just a short walk
unbeknown to us it was the Chinese New Year when from Sydney Harbour and Central
we arrived, and what a time we experienced there. Ferries Quay. We started with the hop
The first night we went to a restaurant and found on and hop off bus which gave us the
that we were the only non Chinese there which was layout of the city, and visited Bondi
great and of course the Menu was only in Chinese beach. But didn't go swimming there,
as were all of the other customers. We did manage as there were far too many perfect
to order some sort of food on the recommendation bronzed bodies around. But we did
of the head Waitress who could speak a little later have a swim at Manly Beach
broken English and ended up with delicious food which was quieter with a better surf.
and had a very entertaining and amazing time. The We also took in Taronga Zoo to see all
Restaurant was full of families of all ages having a of the Traditional Ozy animals.
special New Years meal out together and of course Of course we couldn't leave without
us two. seeing the magnificent Sydney Opera
Our Highlights of Hong Kong were spent House which dominates the Harbour
sightseeing, taking a ferry around the harbour and area and took in a conducted tour. We
to Kowloon, Ian just can't keep off ships. We also had a great welcome in Sydney and
took a tour to Lantau Island visiting Mau Wo met many different nationalities and
Village, and Tai O Fishing Village which was like characters walked around the city for
turning the clock back 50 years, the people were many miles and enjoyed lots of good
lovely there. Lunchtime we visited Po Lin Monastery local food and of course a beer and
and saw Tian Tan big Buddha, which is the 2nd glass of wine or two.
largest bronze statue in the world. It is an extension Now on to New Zealand ...........
of the Monastery and symbolises the
Page 35Ladies Guild Killay
We began the new year on 16th January 2019 batteries, but succeeded in rescuing all 550 men,
with a photographic visit to some of our local women and children. It was a spellbinding story.
beauty spots courtesy of Murray Davies' slides. Vyron and his wife visited the island several years
The majestic Brecon Beacons covered in deep ago and were very warmly welcomed by some of
snow opened the show followed by night time the survivors.
views of the area; Pontsticill reservoir in full flood X
and various waterfalls in the Neath valley and Mrs Sue Fletcher came along on 30th January to
Penllergare Country Park. Swansea and the tell us about the very interesting life she has led.
Marina took a very different appearance with the After Sue left school, her parents insisted that she
setting sun turning the sky orange and night should attend secretarial college; on completion
time photos of the lights reflecting off the wet of the course, she applied to the BBC and was
ground. successful in obtaining a position in production.
Murray ended with photos of a memorial service, Working on radio in what was then “the light
taken in 1968, at the military graves in St Hilary's programme”, she got to meet numerous
churchyard which were then marked by white celebrities such as Richard Attenborough, Diana
wooden crosses. Rev. T Lynn Davies was vicar and Dors, Richard Dimblebee and many others before
the choir consisted of young boys! moving on as a production assistant at T.V.
X Centre.
Vyron Evans came along the following week to In 1957, Sue moved to New York where she got a
tell us about his father and an amazing rescue job in TV working on reality shows, before
which took place in 1945. travelling around the USA sightseeing and
Mr Evans, senior, who was brought up in the ending up in California working for an
upper Swansea Valley, was determined to join advertising agency in television for 2 years.
the Royal Navy, which he did in 1936. During On returning to the UK in 1959, she was
WWII he served on both mine accepted to train as cabin crew with BOAC, flying
layers and mine sweepers and all over the world on airliners such as Brittania
survived the sinking of his ship, and Comet. Sue described the differences in
HMS Gipsy, by enemy action. working patterns than to
After this he joined the Arctic those of today, the
convoys, a particularly dangerous posting but camaraderie and friendship
fortunately survived. between crew members
In February 1945, the King of Norway contacted which developed as a result
Churchill to ask for help in rescuing 550 of long “stop overs”. On one
inhabitants of a very small island, Soroya in the flight, a business man
Barents northern Norway, who had been hiding travelling in 1st class, insisted that Sue serve him,
in caves for three months for fear of being they married!
captured. A convoy was sent, in atrocious weather Her last flight was to Aukland, New Zealand.
conditions, danger from U Boats and coastal gun X
Page 36We were all delighted to welcome a dear thirds of all waste, Wales leads the world in this,
friend, Rev. Joe Griffin, and his wife Lesley, a with Swansea on 64%. Refuse
one time member of “Young Wives” as we were collection costs the council
then. The talk was entitled “Rector's Ramblings” £1000 per lorry per day, burnt
In answer to a question by a Guild member, Joe refuse can be used to recover
told his family’s reasons for leaving Wexford, in energy and food refuse waste
Ireland where he was born and brought up until transformed into fertiliser.
the age of 6. Swansea was chosen for it's relative There is currently an attempt by the council to
ease of access to Northern Ireland for family encourage everyone to recycle instead of placing
reasons. all waste in black bags.
He described his calling to the Ministry and X
spoke warmly of the encouragement he received On 20th February Paul Richards gave an in depth
from Canons Brian Jones and Arthur Howells. talk on “Empires and The Spice Trade” beginning
in the 14th century when spice was the main
Joe was ordained in 1974 and began his
ministry as curate here at commodity traded in the world.
Killay under the guidance Spices were extremely expensive and were only
of Canon Hywel Hughes available in countries bordering the
who always introduced him Mediterranean sea; the result of this was the
as “my colleague”. In 1978 voyages by Magellan,Vasco da Gama,
he moved on to his first Christopher Columbus and others attempting to
parish as Vicar at St Thomas, moving on to locate the East Indies, the islands on which the
Troedrhiw Garth in the Diocese of Llandaff from spices were grown. They were not always
1981 to 1991 before returning to this Diocese successful, the Portuguese landing in South
and the parish of Llanrdidian. Apart from a America (Brazil) and the Spanish in Argentina
period as Vicar of Townhill, he served as either and the Phillipines and it was not until 1600 that
Vicar or Rector in Gower parishes, and is proud to the Dutch set up the East India Company to
have preached at every church there before his distribute spices. It was not until the Napoleonic
retirement. Wars that the Dutch lost their monopoly.
Joe spoke warmly of every parish in which he X
served, and assisted by Lesley and, with the aid 27th February James Wenden Tea Tasting
of slides, told us the history and points of 6th March “Evita” Cockett OAS Taliesin
interest of each church. Theatre
X
13th March Alan Oliver Nature on your
Nigel Fletcher, who has been Commercial Waste Doorstep
Recycling Officer to Swansea City Council for the
last 10 years, was our speaker on 13th February. 20th March Grace Birt Clyne Castle and
The talk was interesting, informative and helpful Gardens
on the subject of the 3 R's- Reduce, Re-use and 27th March TBA
Recycle. The statutory target recycling is two X
Page 37Music Society Killay
Our February meeting began with the Secretary/Treasurer ............. Eric Thomas
A.G.M. Firstly a welcome by the chairman Committee .........Julie Cole, Pat Stratton,
and then a short report on the successful Margaret Jones, Angela Reed .
programme for last year. A variety of The chairman thanked the committee
performers and a variety of music was and the members for all their help and
enjoyed by the members. support during the past year.
Next the financial report was presented A.O.B The chairman invited the views of
by the treasurer. He explained that the members as to whether our next
although the annual subscription Christmas celebration might be a lunch
remains reasonable, we still manage to instead of a dinner. The general
reimburse our performers to their consensus was that this would be more
satisfaction. The subscription will remain acceptable.
£5 with visitors contributing £2 per visit.
The chairman asked if the members
Acceptance of the report was proposed would be interested in a tour of the
by Gillian Hutchinson and seconded by Brangwyn Hall organ and maybe a
Eileen Wilson. backstage tour of the Grand Theatre. The
Election of officers. majority showed an interest. The
Jane Riseborough’s resignation from the chairman will explore the possibilities.
committee was reluctantly accepted. She There being no other business, the
was thanked for all her hard work and official part of the meeting closed.
loyalty during her duties as vice- Next some members entertained us with
chairman. music which was special to them.
It was proposed and accepted that Firstly, Bill Massey’s choice was the
Margaret Williams be invited onto the beautiful song “Vilja” by Franz Lehar. He
committee as vice-chairman. It was also explained that he and Margaret were on
proposed and accepted that Angela Reed honeymoon in Torquay, walking on the
be invited onto the committee. cliffs with him being nearest the edge.
Chairman ......................... .Babs Roberts Margaret started singing that song
Vice-chairman .......... Margaret Williams which is from “The Merry Widow” and
Page 38they had only just been married!! On from the biography where Tchaikovsky
March 31st this year they will have been explains how he feels when composing;
married 63 years. a small extract follows:-
Next came Jane Riseborough. She “The seed of a future composition
explained that she had searched through usually reveals itself suddenly in the
Bill’s c.d.’s and had found one that he most unexpected fashion. If the soil is
loved. It was the Oscar Peterson group favourable - that is, if I am in the mood
playing “The girl from Ipanema”. for work, the seed takes root with
Then Elaine Graves told of a special inconceivable strength and speed, bursts
occasion when she was 13 years old. through the soil, puts out roots, leaves,
t w i g s a n d fi n a l l y
She and her sister
flowers. It would be
were taken to see
futile for me to try and
“Carousel” at the
express to you in
Theatre Royal, Drury
words, the boundless
Lane, London. They
were then treated to a lovely cream tea. bliss of that feeling which envelops you
Her special song was “You’ll never walk when the main idea has appeared and
when it begins to take definite form.”
alone”.
Paddy’s music was the Rose Adagio from
Carole Pickard had a most unusual piece
“The Nutcracker”.
of music. It was played on a didgeridoo
and brought back memories for Carole of Finally and appropriately, Haydn
walking by the harbour in Sydney, Osborne chose the “Hallelujah Chorus”
Australia. Apparently, to play the from Handel’s “Messiah” - a favourite of
didgeridoo, the shape of the mouth is his. Handel was a master of choral music.
like when you blow a raspberry! As the “other” Haydn said “He is the
master of us all”.
Next, came a piece by the favourite
composer of Paddy Bradbury. She has Our next meeting will be at 7.30pm on
bought John Suchet’s biography of March 11th - a Country and Western
Tchaikovsky. She explained how her life night with Anthony Hughes. Put on your
has been filled with so many of his jeans and come along!!
wonderful works. She read a passage All welcome! Members free, visitors £2.
Page 39St. Hilary’s Music Society
Our Music Society meets on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm in St.
Hilary’s church hall. The annual subscription is £5 per person. Visitors are asked to
contribute £2 per visit.
We aim for a wide selection of music including groups, soloists, musicians and
speakers. We would like to invite new members to our 2019 season.
For further information about the Society and our programme for 2019, please
contact Babs Roberts ( 299160 ) or Eric Thomas ( 203925 ).
“And There was Light”
Swansea Philharmonic Choir will perform Haydn’s Creation
in the Brangwyn Hall on Saturday 13th April. Jonathan Rogers
will conduct the British Sinfonietta with soloists Ellen
Angharad Williams, Magnus Walker and Meilir Jones. The
performance starts at 7.30 p.m. and tickets, at £15 and £20
(£10 for full-time students) are available from the Ticket
Secretary, Jan Proudfoot on 299443, any Choir member, or on
the door on the night.
The concert will also feature the first piece of a suite being
written for the Choir by Nathan James Dearden. The Choir
was selected as one of six music organisations (and one of
only three choirs) throughout the UK to take part in Making
Music’s “Adopt a Composer” scheme. The complete suite will
be recorded for broadcast by the BBC at the Choir’s 60th
Anniversary concert in the Brangwyn on Sunday 8th
December, when the main work will be, Bach’s B Minor Mass.
Page 40Page 41
CROSSWORD
Across
1 These letters come between Romans and
Galatians (11)
9 ‘You will not — me to the grave’ (Psalm 16:10)
(7)
10 King of Moab to whom the Israelites were
subject for 18 years (Judges 3:14) (5)
11 Town possessing mineral spring (3)
13 Mede (anag.) (4)
16 High-fidelity (abbrev.) (4)
17 He succeeded his father Rehoboam as king of
Judah (1 Kings 14:31) (6)
18 A son of Simeon (Genesis 46:10) (4)
20 Controversial religious book of the 1970s, The
— of God Incarnate (4)
21 ‘He has received from the Father the promised
Holy Spirit and has poured out what you — — and
hear’ (Acts 2:33) (3,3)
22 ‘You — me together in my mother’s womb’ (Psalm 139:13) (4)
23 Edit (anag.) (4)
25 ‘Who has believed our message and to whom has the — of the Lord been revealed?’ (Isaiah
53:1) (3)
28 Abraham’s brother (Genesis 22:23) (5)
29 ‘When Mordecai learned of — that had been — , he tore his clothes’ (Esther 4:1) (3,4)
30 Sympathetic (Proverbs 11:16) (4-7)
Down
2 ‘That was why his parents said, “He is — —; ask him”’ (John 9:23) (2,3)
3 Integrated Services Digital Network (1,1,1,1) 4
4 ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his — of thousands’ (1 Samuel 18:7) (4)
5 Concept (John 8:14) (4)
6 ‘Do we, then, — the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law’ (Romans 3:31) (7)
7 Industrious (2 Timothy 2:6) (11)
8 ‘I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be — in order that you may know the hope to which
he has called you (Ephesians 1:18) (11)
12 ‘Out of the same mouth come — and cursing’ (James 3:10) (6)
14 This was how many of the Jewish leaders described Jesus (John 10:20) (3)
15 Vitality (Job 20:11) (6)
19 He urged David to kill Saul at Hakilah (1 Samuel 26:8) (7)
20 ‘So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul — with the church and taught great numbers of
people’ (Acts 11:26) (3)
24 ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord — — ’ (Deuteronomy 6:4) (2,3)
25 Parched (Matthew 12:43) (4)
26 ‘In the image of God he created him; — and female he created them’ (Genesis 1:27) (4)
27 Disparagement (Psalm 15:3) (4)
See Page 46 for answers to last month’s Monkey Quiz.
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St James the Least of All
The Rev Dr Gary Bowness continues his letters from ‘Uncle Eustace’…
On how to edit a church magazine
The Rectory, St James the Least
My dear Nephew Darren
So, your vicar has appointed you to be the magazine editor; I wonder what you have done to
offend him. I appointed our magazine editor 20 years ago, after her dog dug up my rose bed.
Sadly, she seems unaware that I gave it to her as a penance and has been happily carrying on
ever since. She has even developed a nasty persistence when it comes to chasing me for a
vicar’s letter every month. Becoming editor has brought out the tyrant in her.
I applaud your hope that your magazine will be a great force for good in the community, but I
fear you may be disappointed. You will hardly believe this, but many readers of our magazine
seem to ignore my pastoral letter altogether, and instead scan the adverts for plumbers and
undertakers – and even for both - if there has been a major burst in their pipes.
In any case, here are some editorial tips to bear in mind: if you want to keep any piece of
church information confidential, then publish it in your magazine. On the other hand, if you
accidentally transpose the names of the ladies responsible for the altar pedestal and lectern
on the flower rota, it will be spotted within seconds of publication. And you will not be easily
forgiven.
Staffing rotas can be helpful, so that people know who to blame when anything goes wrong.
Reports of meetings of monthly groups are also welcome, because not everyone who goes to
these meetings can stay awake the whole time, and thus a report informs them about the bits
they slept through.
Always include a list of contact details for all the church officers, but don’t worry if you mix up
their various phone numbers. In fact, it can help get people talking to each other, because in
order to reach the PCC Secretary, they will have had to phone most of the other PCC members
first.
My final piece of advice is to omit any deadline for submission for the following month. A
deadline is like a red rag to a bull, and simply incites people to break it. Whereas if you have
them a bit worried that they may be left out, they will get you the copy in good time.
I wish you many happy hours reading badly written copy, fending off fearful poems, and
stalking your own vicar, in vain hopes of getting his clergy letter.
Your loving uncle
Eustace
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