1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

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.
PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY 29TH MARCH 2015
Lectern Edition Page: 137 Pew Edition Page: 96
LITURGICAL COLOUR: RED
COLLECT
Almighty and everlasting God, who in your
tender love towards the human race sent your
Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon him
our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross:
grant that we may follow the example of his
patience and humility, and also be made
partakers of his resurrection; through Jesus
Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
FIRST READING
A reading from the prophet Isaiah
(50: 4-7)
The Lord God has given me a discipleʹs tongue..
So that I may know how to reply to the wearied
he provides me with speech. Each morning he
wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. The
Lord God has opened my ear. For my part, I
made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I
offered my back to those who struck me, My
cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not
cover my face against insult and spi7le. The
Lord God comes to my help, so that I am
untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face
like flint; I know I shall not be ashamed.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM
Psalm 31.9–16
R My God, my God, why have you forsaken
me?
or R I have trusted in you. You are my God.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble;
my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my
throat and my belly. For my life is wasted with
grief, and my years with sighing; my strength
fails me because of affliction, and my bones
are consumed. R
I have become a reproach to all my enemies and
even to my neighbours, a dismay to those of my
acquaintance; when they see me in the street
they avoid me. I am forgo7en like the dead, out
of mind; I am as useless as a broken pot. R
For I have heard the whispering of the crowd;
fear is all around; they put their heads together
against me; they plot to take my life. But as for
me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. I have said,
‘You are my God. My times are in your hand;
rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and
from those who persecute me. Make your face
to shine upon your servant, and in your lovingkindness save me.’ R
SECOND READING
A reading from the le7er of St. Paul to the
Philippians
(2: 6-11)
His state was divine, yet Christ Jesus did not
cling to his equality with God but emptied
himself to assume the condition of a slave, and
became as men are; and being as all men are, he
was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death
on a cross. But God raised him high and gave
him the name which is above all other names so
that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the
underworld should bend the knee at the name of
Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus
Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL
Glory and praise to you, O Christ!
Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death,
death on a cross.
But God raised him high and gave him the name
which is above all names.
Glory and praise to you, O Christ!
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according
to Ma&hew.
N.
When morning came, all the chief priests
and the elders of the people met in council to
bring about the death of Jesus. They had him
bound, and led him away to hand him over to
Pilate, the governor. When he found that Jesus
had been condemned, Judas his betrayer was
filled with remorse and took the thirty pieces of
silver back to the chief priests and elders, saying,
S.
I have sinned. I have betrayed innocent
blood.
N.
They replied,
[C.]
What is that to us? That is your concern.
N.
And flinging down the silver pieces in the
sanctuary he made off, and went and hanged
himself. The chief priests picked up the silver
pieces and said,
[C.]
It is against the Law to put this into the
treasury; it is blood money.
N.
So they discussed the ma7er and bought
the po7erʹs field with it as a graveyard for
foreigners, and this is why the field is called the
Field of Blood today. The words of the prophet
Jeremiah were then fulfilled: And they took the
thirty silver pieces, the sum at which the Precious
One was priced by children of Israel, and they
gave them for the po7erʹs field, just as the Lord
directed me. Jesus, then, was brought before the
governor, and the governor put to him this
question,
S.
Are you the king of the Jews?
N.
Jesus replied,
X
It is you who say it.
N.
But when he was accused by the chief
priests and the elders he refused to answer at all.
Pilate then said to him,
S.
Do you not hear how many charges they
have brought against you?
N.
But
to
the
governorʹs
complete
amazement, he offered no reply to any of the
charges. At festival time it was the governorʹs
practice to release a prisoner for the people,
anyone they chose. Now there was at that time a
notorious prisoner whose name was Barabbas.
So when the crowd gathered, Pilate said to them,
S.
Which do you want me to release for you:
Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?
N.
For Pilate knew it was out of jealousy that
they had handed him over.Now as he was seated
in the chair of judgement, his wife sent him a
message,
S.
Have nothing to do with that man; I have
been upset all day by a dream I had about him.
N.
The chief priests and the elders, however,
had persuaded the crowd to demand the release
of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus. So when
the governor spoke and asked them
S.
Which of the two do you want me to
release for you ?
N.
They said,
[C.]
Barabbas.
N.
Pilate said to them,
S.
What am I to do with Jesus who is called
Christ?
N.
They all said,
[C.]
Let him be crucified!
N.
Pilate asked,
S.
Why? What harm has he done?
N.
But they all shouted the louder,
[C.]
Let him be crucified!
N.
Then Pilate saw that he was making no
impression, that in fact a riot was imminent. So
he took some water, washed his hands in front of
the crowd and said,
S.
I am innocent of this manʹs blood. It is
your concern.
N.
And the people, to a man, shouted back,
[C.]
His blood be on us and on our children!
N.
Then he released Barabbas forthem.
He ordered Jesus to be first scourged and then
handed over to be crucified. The governorʹs
soldiers took Jesus with them into the Praetorium
and collected the whole cohort round him. Then
they stripped him and made him wear a scarlet
cloak, and having twisted some thorns into a
crown they put this on his head and placed a reed
in his right hand. To make fun of him they knelt
to him saying,
[C.]
Hail, king of the Jews!
N.
And they spat on him and took the reed
and struck him on the head with it. And when
they had finished making fun of him, they took off
the cloak and dressed him in his own clothes and
led him away to crucify him. On their way out,
they came across a man from Cyrene, Simon by
name, and enlisted him to carry his cross. When
they had reached a place called Golgotha, that is,
the place of the skull, they gave him wine to
drink. When they had finished crucifying him
they shared out his clothing by casting lots, and
then sat down and stayed there keeping guard
over him. Above his head was placed the charge
against him: it read: ʹThis is Jesus, the King of the
Jewsʹ. At the same time two robbers were
crucified with him, one on the right and one on
the left. The passers-by jeered at him; they shook
their heads and said,
[C.] So you would destroy the Temple and
rebuild it in three days! Then save yourself! If
you are Godʹs son, come down from the cross!
N.
The chief priests, with the scribes and
elders mocked him in the same way, saying,
[C.]
He saved others; he cannot save himself.
He is the King of Israel;let him come down from
the cross now, and we will believe in him. He
put his trust in God; now let God rescue him if
he wants him. For he did say, ʹI am the son of
Godʹ.
N.
Even the robbers who were crucified with
him taunted him in the same way. From the sixth
hour there was darkness over all the land until the
ninth hour. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried
out in a loud voice,
X
Eli, Eli, Lama sabachthani?
N.
That is,
X
ʹMy God, my God, why have you deserted
me?ʹ
N.
When some of those who stood there
heard this, they said,
[C.]
The man is calling on Elijah,
N.
And one of them quickly ran to get a
sponge which he dipped in vinegar and, pu7ing
it on a reed., gave it him to drink. The rest of
them said,
[C.]
Wait! See if Elijah will come to save him.
N.
But Jesus, again crying out in a loud voice,
yielded up his spirit.
[pause and kneel]
At that, the veil of the Temple was torn in two
from top to bo7om; the earth quaked; the rocks
were split; the tombs opened and the bodies of
many holy men rose from the dead, and these,
after his resurrection, came out of the tombs,
entered the Holy City and appeared to a number
of people. Meanwhile the centurion, together with
the others guarding Jesus, had seen the
earthquake and all that was taking place, and they
were terrified and said,
[C.]
In truth this was a son of God.
PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
Let us pray Lord, may the suffering and death of
Jesus, your only Son, make us pleasing to you. Alone
we can do nothing, but may this perfect sacrifice win
us your mercy and love.
Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray Lord Jesus Christ, you humbled
yourself in taking the form of a servant, and in
obedience died on the cross for our salvation: give
us the mind to follow you and to proclaim you as
Lord and King, to the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
Please Pray for
• In the Anglican Communion: we pray for Jerusalem (Jerusalem & Middle East)
and The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani. 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 Rectorial Benefice of Llantwit Major and Huw
Butler, Rector.
• 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 Mo7ershead, Avril
Jones, Theo Saunders, Sally Hole, Eve Balfour, Margaret Hockey, John Thomas,
Louise Griffiths, Dawn Conrad, Barbara Pickles, Alan Mo7ershead 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 Elsie Harris ,
David Cyril George Hole, Ronald Davies, Elizabeth Pugh, Eira Lock , Brian Trevor
John Hansard, Elizabeth Mair Crocker and Ben McQueen.
• We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time: Mike Thomas, Arthur
Gocherty, Alexander Drummond, Gwynneth Webb, Hannah Hawkins, Brian
Wright, Henry (Harry) Albert Duggan, Renee Josephine Pascoe, David Kenneth
Hugh Martin, Robert Duncan Whi7aker, Ernest George Jenkins and Ursula Legrove.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory
Banns Of Marriage
The Third time of asking: Jonathan Daniel Munro and Sophia Hannah Douglas
both of the Parish of Cowbridge at St Hilary.
The Third time of asking: Anthony Christopher Ling of the Parish of St. Luke,
Maidenhead and Laura Jane Gerrard of the Parish of St. Luke Maidenhead with
qualifying connections to this parish.
Notices
• 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.
• Holy Cross Easter Flowers Can we remind those wishing to give names and
donations for lilies, that these can be given to Margaret Harris, Pauline Lane
and Anne Wright.
• Llanblethian Church Festival of Flowers, Music and Wedding Dresses
through the ages. Afternoon Tea on Sunday 12th April 2.30 to 5pm. Free
admission. We would be grateful for any donations of dressmaking
dummies and period wedding dresses to enhance to the display.
• St Hilary Easter Flowers Should anyone wish to donate towards our Easter
flowers in memory of loved ones, please contact Joan Davies.
• Cardiff Bach Choir perform Elijah at the Dora StouPker Hall, Royal Welsh
College of Music and Drama, Sat 25th April at 7.30 pm. Tickets from 029 20
391391
HOLY WEEK NOTICES
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6pm Holy Eucharist at Holy Cross
Maundy Thursday
11am Diocesan Chrism Eucharist at Llandaff Cathedral
7pm Behold the Kingdom Feast at St Hilary
Good Friday
12 noon Behold the Cross at Holy Cross Parish Church
After the Good Friday Liturgy we will have Fish & Chips at a cost of £5.
Please let your wardens know on Sunday and pass on numbers to
Fr Edward asap.
Holy Saturday
8pm Behold New Life at Ystradowen Church.
Following the Easter Vigil at Ystradowen, a bring and share Easter Party,
Please bring a bo7le and some food.
St. Mary Church Coffee Morning third Friday in each month at the Church
from 10.30am. All Welcome. (Next date 17th April)
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 be7er. All Welcome. (Next date 9th April).
DIARY
All of the Churches in our Parish are open daily
for private prayer and devotion.
Monday in Holy Week 30th March
Pendoylan w Welsh St Donats
Canon Edward Counsell (V)
9.00 Morning Prayer
5.30 Evening Prayer at Holy Cross
6.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
7.00 Cowbridge Male Voice Choir at
Holy Cross.
Maundy Thursday 2nd April
Pontyclun and Talygarn
Tuesday in Holy Week 31st March
Peterston-super-Ely w St Brides-super-Ely
Martyn Davies (PinC)
9.00 Morning Prayer
5.30 Evening Prayer at Holy Cross
6.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
7.30 Home Group at 15 Pen Hendy,
Miskin 01443 226412
Good Friday 3rd April
St Nicholas w Bonvilston & St George-superEly
Martyn Davies (PinC)
12 noon Behold the Cross at Holy Cross
followed by fish and chip lunch.
Sue Rees (V)
11.00 Diocesan Chrism Eucharist at
Llandaff Cathedral
7.00 Behold the Kingdom Feast at St
Hilary
Easter Eve Saturday 4th April
Archdeaconry of Morgannwg
Archdeacon, Ven Christopher Smith
Wednesday in Holy Week 1st April
8.00 Behold New Life at Ystradowen
St Michael’s College
Church
Dr Mark Clavier, Acting Principal, the staff followed by bring and share supper.
and those in training for the ministry
9.00 Morning Prayer
10.00 The Eucharist at Llanblethian
L1 379 R In your great love, O Lord,
answer my prayer for your favour.
5.30 Evening Prayer at Holy Cross
6.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
7.00 Cowbridge Male Voice Choir at
Holy Cross.
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
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
home
Team Vicar
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen TSSF.
NSM Curate
Rev’d David Boult
Parish Administrator
Mr David -Lloyd Jones
mobile
775381
07403 935555
[email protected]
07767 818257
[email protected]
Parish Office or 01656 741354 offi[email protected]
Executive Parish Warden Emeritus
Mrs Pamela Roberts
Parish Wardens
Mr David Crompton
Mrs Marion Layton Ma7hews
Parish Treasurer
Mr Ron Norey
Honorary Assistant Curates
Revd Norman E Williams
772771
751490
771936
775623
772107
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 29th March 2015
Palm Sunday
8.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
President
Canon Roy Doxsey
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 Penllyn
President
President
President
President
Rev’d Norman Williams
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Canon Roy Doxsey
Rev’d David Boult
10.30 Family Eucharist at Holy Cross
11.00 The Eucharist at Llansannor
11.00 Morning Worship at Ystradowen
11.00 The Eucharist at St. Hilary
President
President
Leader
Talk
President
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Canon Roy Doxsey
Mrs Hazel Coates
Mr Ernie Coates
Rev’d David Boult
6.30 The Eucharist at Flemingston
President
Rev’d David Boult
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 5th April 2015
Easter Day
6.00 Son Rise Eucharist at Llanfrynach
President
Rev’d David Boult
8.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
President
Canon Roy Doxsey
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 Penllyn
President
President
President
President
Rev’d David Boult
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Canon Roy Doxsey
Ven Bill Thomas
The Eucharist at Llansannor
The Eucharist at Ystradowen
The Eucharist at Holy Cross
The Eucharist & Baptism at St. Hilary
The Eucharist at Flemingston
President
President
President
President
President
Rev’d Norman Williams
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Canon Roy Doxsey
Rev’d David Boult
Canon Peter Coleman
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
Readings:
Response:
Isaiah 25.6-9
Psalm 118.1-2,14-24
Acts 10.34-43
Mark 16.1-8
This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Lectern Edition: Page 541
Pew Edition: Page 376
Christian Copyright Licence: 95911