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SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 15th February 2015
Quinquagesima
8.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
President
Rev’d David Boult
9.15
9.15
9.15
9.15
President
President
President
Leaders
Rev’d David Boult
Canon Derek Belcher
Canon Roy Doxsey
Church Members
11.00 Morning Prayer at Llansannor
11.00 The Eucharist at Ystradowen
11.00 Family Worship & Baptism
at Holy Cross
11.00 The Eucharist at St. Hilary
Officiant
President
Officiant
Mrs. Marion Layton Ma?hews
Rev’d David Boult
Canon Derek Belcher
President
Canon Roy Doxsey
6.30 Evening Prayer at Flemingston
Officiant
Canon Derek Belcher
The Eucharist at Llanblethian
The Eucharist at Llandough
The Eucharist at St Mary Church
Morning Prayer at Penllyn
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 22nd February 2015
Lent 1
8.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
President
Canon Derek Belcher
9.15
9.15
9.15
9.15
The Eucharist at Llanblethian
The Eucharist at Llandough
The Eucharist at St. Mary Church
The Eucharist at Llansannor
President
President
President
President
Rev’d David Boult
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Canon Derek Belcher
Ven Bill Thomas
The Eucharist at Penllyn
The Eucharist at Ystradowen
The Eucharist at Holy Cross
Family Worship at St. Hilary
President
President
President
Leader
Talk
Rev’d David Boult
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Canon Derek Belcher
Mr John Williams
Mrs Marion Layton Ma?hews
6.30 The Eucharist at Flemingston
President
Rev’d David Boult
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
Readings:
Genesis 9. 8-17
Psalm 25. 1-10
1 Peter 3. 18-22
Mark 1. 9-15
Your paths, O Lord, are love and faithfulness [to those who keep your
Response:
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The Rectorial Benefice
of Cowbridge. PLEASE TAKE ME HOME
Serving the communities of Aberthin,
Cowbridge,
Flemingston, Llanblethian,
Llandough,
Llanfrynach,
Llansannor,
Penllyn, St. Hilary, St. Mary Church and Ystradowen.
Bringing Jesus to the people and the people to Jesus.
QUINQUAGESIMA
SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2015
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LITURGICAL COLOUR: GREEN
THE COLLECT
Almighty Father, whose Son was
revealed in majesty before he suffered
death upon the cross: give us grace to
perceive his glory, that we may be
strengthened to suffer with him and be
changed into his likeness, from glory to
glory; who is alive and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE FIRST READING
Today’s readings all speak of the mystery of
glory sometimes revealed when earth and
heaven are united. When Elijah’s great
prophetic work was done, we are told he
was taken up to heaven with wind and fire,
and his powers were inherited by Elisha.
2 Kings 2.1–12
A reading from the second book of
Kings.
When the LORD was about to take
Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind
Elijah and Elisha were on their way
from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Stay
here; for the LORD has sent me as far
as Bethel.’ But Elisha said, ‘As the
LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I
will not leave you.’ So they went down
to Bethel. The company of prophets
who were in Bethel came out to Elisha,
and said to him, ‘Do you know that
today the LORD will take your master
away from you?’ And he said, ‘Yes, I
know; keep silent.’ Elijah said to him,
‘Elisha, stay here; for the LORD has
sent me to Jericho.’ But he said, ‘As the
LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I
will not leave you.’ So they came to
Jericho. The company of prophets who
were at Jericho drew near to Elisha,
and said to him, ‘Do you know that
today the LORD will take your master
away from you?’ And he answered,
‘Yes, I know; be silent.’ Then Elijah
said to him, ‘Stay here; for the LORD
has sent me to the Jordan.’ But he said,
‘As the LORD lives, and as you yourself
live, I will not leave you.’ So the two of
them went on.
Fifty men of the
company of prophets also went, and
stood at some distance from them, as
they both were standing by the Jordan.
Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it
up, and struck the water; the water was
parted to the one side and to the other,
until the two of them crossed on dry
ground. When they had crossed, Elijah
said to Elisha, ‘Tell me what I may do
for you, before I am taken from you.’
Elisha said, ‘Please let me inherit a
double share of your
spirit.’
He
responded, ‘You have asked a hard
thing; yet, if you see me as I am being
taken from you, it will be granted you; if
not, it will not.’ As they continued
walking and talking, a chariot of fire
and horses of fire separated the two of
them, and Elijah ascended in a
whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept
watching and crying out, ‘Father, father!
The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!’
But when he could no longer see him,
he grasped his own clothes and tore
them in two pieces.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
THE PSALM
WEEKDAY WORSHIP
THE PARISH OFFICE
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated
in St. John’s Church, Llanblethian
at 10.00am on Wednesdays
(followed by a coffee morning).
Holy Cross Church
Church Street
Cowbridge
CF71 7BB
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated
in Holy Cross Parish Church at
10.00am on Fridays (followed by
a coffee morning)
Tel: 01446 772302
Fax: 01446 772347
Psalm 50.1–6
R Our God will come and will not
keep silence.
The Lord, the God of gods, has spoken;
he has called the earth from the rising of
the sun to its se8ing. Out of Zion,
perfect in its beauty, God reveals
himself in glory. R
Our God will come and will not keep
silence; before him there is a consuming
flame, and round about him a raging
storm. He calls the heavens and the
earth from above to witness the
judgement of his people. R
‘Gather before me my loyal followers,
those who have made a covenant with
me and sealed it with sacrifice.’ Let the
heavens declare the rightness of his
cause; for God himself is judge. R
THE SECOND READING
This passage is chosen to harmonise with
today’s theme of glory. Christ is glorious,
says Paul, with the glory of God himself,
and the light he brings shines in our hearts.
2 Corinthians 4.3–6
A reading from the second le8er of Paul
to the Corinthians.
Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled
to those who are perishing. In their case
the god of this world has blinded the
minds of the unbelievers, to keep them
from seeing the light of the gospel of the
Email: offi[email protected]
Website: www.cowbridgeparish.com
The Parish Office is open Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday between
10.30 am and 12.30 pm.
If you know of anyone who is sick or housebound and would like to receive Holy
Communion or be visited then please let the Parish Office or one of the Clergy know
as soon as possible.
Staff
Rector
Revd Canon Derek G Belcher Obl.OSB.
Team Vicar
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen TSSF.
NSM Curate
Rev’d David Boult
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Parish Administrator
Mr David -Lloyd Jones
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Executive Parish Warden Emeritus
Mrs Pamela Roberts
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Parish Wardens
Mr David Crompton
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Mrs Marion Layton Ma8hews
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Parish Treasurer
Mr Ron Norey
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Honorary Assistant Curates
Revd Norman E Williams
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DIARY
All of the Churches in our Parish are open daily
for private prayer and devotion.
Monday 16th February
Feria
Coity, Nolton and Brackla with Coychurch
Canon Michael Komor (R)
9.00 Morning Prayer
10.30 Faith Group at 2 River Walk
Cowbridge
Thursday 19th February
Thomas Burgess, Bishop
Laleston & Merthyr Mawr w Penyfai
Canon Edward Evans (V)
9.00 Morning Prayer
Friday 20th February
Llandyfodwg & Cwmogwr
Tuesday 17th February
Julian Jenkins (PinC)
Feria Shrove Tuesday
9.00 Morning Prayer
Ewenny & St Brides Major
10.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
Ven Philip Morris (PinC) L1 196 R A humbled, contrite heart, O
9.00 Morning Prayer
God, you will not spurn.
7.30 Home Group at 15 Pen Hendy,
Miskin 01443 226412
11am-12noon Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday 21st February
Training at Holy Cross.
Llangeinor and the Garw Valley
Roger Pitman (PinC)
Wednesday 18th February
Ash Wednesday
Board of Nomination
Archbishop Barry (Ch)
9.00 Morning Prayer
10.00 The Eucharist at Llanblethian
L1 191 R Have mercy on us, O Lord, for
we have sinned.
6.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
7.00 Cowbridge Male Voice Choir at
Holy Cross.
7.30 The Eucharist at Ystradowen
glory of Christ, who is the image of
God. For we do not proclaim ourselves;
we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and
ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake.
For it is the God who said, ‘Let light
shine out of darkness,’ who has shone
in our hearts to give the light of the
knowledge of the glory of God in the
face of Jesus Christ.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
THE GOSPEL
The Lord’s closest friends see him
transfigured upon a mountain-top, in a
disclosure of his true identity. In the
presence of the figures of Moses and Elijah,
a cloud of glory comes upon him and the
voice of the holy one is heard.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
A great prophet has appeared among
us; God has visited his people.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Listen to the gospel of Christ according
to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord
Mark 9.2–9
Jesus took with him Peter and James
and John, and led them up a high
mountain apart, by themselves. And
he was transfigured before them, and
his clothes became dazzling white, such
as no one on earth could bleach them.
And there appeared to them Elijah with
Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Rabbi, it is
good for us to be here; let us make three
dwellings, one for you, one for Moses,
and one for Elijah.’ He did not know
what to say, for they were terrified.
Then a cloud overshadowed them, and
from the cloud there came a voice, ‘This
is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!’
Suddenly when they looked around,
they saw no one with them any more,
but only Jesus. As they were coming
down the mountain, he ordered them to
tell no one about what they had seen,
until after the Son of Man had risen
from the dead.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
Lord, we make this offering in
obedience to your word. May it cleanse
and renew us, and lead us to our
eternal reward.
Amen.
THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Holy God, we see your glory in the face
of Jesus Christ: may we who are
partakers at his table reflect his life in
word and deed, that all the world may
know his power to change and save,
This we ask through Jesus Christ, our
Lord.
Amen.
Please Pray for
• In the Anglican Communion: we pray for Mandalay (Myanmar) and The Rt
Revd David Nyi Nyi Naing. www.anglicancommunion.org
• We pray for the work of our link missionary societies, please use the C.M.S.
Newsline: Phone 020 7633 0070. www.samsgb.org
• Please use the Web Site: www.churchinwales.org
• In the diocese we pray for the Bridgend Deanery and Canon Edward
Evans, Area Dean.
• We pray for all those who are sick and housebound in our Parish and for all
those who receive Holy Communion at home. If you require a visit, or are
aware of anyone else who does, please advise the Parish Office or a member
of the Clergy.
• We pray for all who are sick, particularly particularly Douglas McCormack, Jean
Hurn, Canon David Williams, Muriel Maslin, Elvene Mo8ershead, Avril Jones, Theo
Saunders, Sally Hole, Eve Balfour, Margaret Hockey, John Thomas, Louise Griffiths,
Dawn Conrad, Barbara Pickles, Alan Mo8ershead and Loraine Ravey.
Praying for our loved ones who are in need is important to us as a Church. Please forward names for the
Prayer List to the Parish Office, having first obtained permission of the person concerned, together with
any details that will allow us to offer the appropriate Pastoral Care. People will be prayed for over a
month, after which - if there is any further need - please let us know.
• We pray for those who have recently departed this life among them Jill Gillard,
Jillian Harris, Mary Mckrell, Mair Jones, Anthony Damien Pryor, Lydia Mary
Davies , Margaret (Peggy) Lewis, Gwen Davies and Elsie Harris.
• We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time: June Pullan, Evan
Notices
• The next Eucharistic Ministers’ meeting will be held on 17th February in
the Taynton Room at 11-12noon.
• Afternoon tea at Holy Cross on Sunday 22nd February at 3.30 pm. All
welcome.
• Womenʹs World Day of Prayer 1.30 p.m. Friday 6th March at Holy Cross.
• LENT STUDY GROUPS: 18th February – 25th March ʹAnother Story Must
Beginʹ A course based on Victor Hugo’s book, Les Misérables. Each session
includes watching scenes from the DVD of the film. 5 sessions, beginning
Ash Wednesday, 18th February 2015 EVERYONE is invited to join and to
prepare together for Easter and if you cannot make every session, do not
worry. For further information please see flyer or poster.
• Penllyn Church will be open every Wednesday evening during Lent from
6.30—8pm for a time of quiet reflection and prayer. The Office of Compline
will be said at 7..50pm.
• Lent Quiet Day on Tuesday 24th February at Tongwynlais Church Hall
9.30am—3pm, led by Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen. Cost £10, to book
please contact The Rev’d Moira Spence 01656 881960; email:
[email protected].
• Parentalk Course Tuesday 24th February 9.15-11.15am at Holy Cross
Church. Six week parenting course—free of charge—including crèche. For
more details contact Leonie Hain 01446 775048.
Ash Wednesday 18th February
Canon Derek Belcher will retire as Rector of Cowbridge in March and has
been appointed as Priest in Charge of the Parishes of Penmark with
Llancarfan with Llantrithyd. There will be an All Parish Farewell Eucharist
at Holy Cross on Sunday 8th March at 10.30 a.m., and all are welcome
Please pray for Canon Derek and Pamela and the people of his new Parishes
as they begin this next chapter in their Christian journey together.
There will be three opportunities to a8end the Holy
Eucharist with imposition of Ashes on this most Holy day
of obligation for Christians as we begin our journey to Lent.
10am at Llanblethian; 6pm at Holy Cross and 7.30pm at
Ystradowen.
St. Mary Church Coffee Morning third Friday in each month at the Church
from 10.30am. All Welcome. (Next date 20th February)
Southern Pastorate Social 2nd Thursday of the month at the Bush Inn, St
Hilary at 7.30pm. Come along for a drink and a chat, and get to know each
other be8er. All Welcome. (Next date 12th March).
Cadwgan, Arthur Thomas Williams, Edwina Rees Davies, Marjorie Beatrice Baugh,
Charles Raymond Cory, Peter Jonathan McAllen, Mavis E Parfi8, Alfred Hatherall,
Patricia Margaret John, Garfield Miles, Cima Ifini and Valerie Hurst.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory