1. Art and Diseño

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.
CANDLEMAS
SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2015
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LITURGICAL COLOUR: White
THE COLLECT
Almighty and ever- living God,
Clothed in majesty, whose beloved Son
was this day presented in the Temple,
In substance of our flesh:
Grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts, by your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE FIRST READING Malachi 3.1–5
In today’s Gospel, Simeon will greet
the infant Jesus in the Temple. Malachi
speaks of the Lord coming suddenly;
he knows, like Simeon, that to
encounter the Lord is a mixed blessing
because we have to face his testing and
purifying.
A reading from the book of the prophet
Malachi.
Thus says the LORD God See, I am
sending my messenger to prepare the
way before me, and the Lord whom
you seek will suddenly come to his
temple. The messenger of the covenant
in whom you delight – indeed, he is
coming, says the LORD of hosts. But
who can endure the day of his coming,
and who can stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire and like
fullers’ soap; he will sit as a refiner
and purifier of silver, and he will
purify the descendants of Levi and
refine them like gold and silver, until
they present offerings to the LORD in
righteousness. Then the offering of
Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing
to the LORD as in the days of old and
as in former years.
Then I will draw near to you for
judgement; I will be swift to bear
witness against the sorcerers, against
the adulterers, against those who
swear falsely, against those who
oppress the hired workers in their
wages, the widow, and the orphan,
against those who thrust aside the
alien, and do not fear me, says the
LORD of hosts.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM
24.(1–6), 7–10
Either
R The Lord of hosts,
he is the king of glory.
or
R The Lord whom you seek
will suddenly come.
[The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in
it, the world and all who dwell therein.
For it is he who founded it upon the
seas and made it firm upon the rivers
of the deep. R
‘Who can ascend the hill of the Lord?
and who can stand in his holy place?’
‘Those who have clean hands and a
pure heart, who have not pledged
themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by
what is a fraud. R
They shall receive a blessing from the
Lord and a just reward from the God of
their salvation.’ Such is the generation
of those who seek him, of those who
seek your face, O God of Jacob. R ]
Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them
high, O everlasting doors; and the King
of glory shall come in. ‘Who is this
King of glory?’ ‘The Lord, strong and
mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.’ R
Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them
high, O everlasting doors; and the King
of glory shall come in. ‘Who is he, this
King of glory?’ ‘The Lord of hosts, he is
the King of glory.’ R
SECOND READING Hebrews 2.14–18
Christ became flesh and blood like us, says
this writer, and we shall hear how his
parents did the same as for every first-born
child in Israel. Jesus fully shared our
human condition, so that he could unite us
all to God.
A reading from the letter to the
Hebrews.
Since the children share flesh and
blood, Jesus himself likewise shared the
same things, so that through death he
might destroy the one who has the
power of death, that is, the devil, and
free those who all their lives were held
in slavery by the fear of death. For it is
clear that he did not come to help
angels, but the descendants of
Abraham. Therefore he had to become
like his brothers and sisters in every
respect, so that he might be a merciful
and faithful high priest in the service of
God, to make a sacrifice of atonement
for the sins of the people. Because he
himself was tested by what he suffered,
he is able to help those who are being
tested.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL
Luke 2.22–40
As the Law requires, Jesus the first-born is
brought to the Temple with a thank-
offering. Two old and holy people, Simeon
and Anna, perceive that this child is the
fulfilment of ancient prophecies of
redemption, but the glory will not be
without pain and suffering.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
The light to enlighten the Gentiles and
give glory to Israel, your people.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Lord be with you
And Also with you
Listen to the gospel of Christ according
to Luke.
Glory to you, O Christ
When the time came for their
purification according to the law of
Moses, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus
up to Jerusalem to present him to the
Lord. (as it is written in the law of the
Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be
designated as holy to the Lord’), and
they offered a sacrifice according to
what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a
pair of turtle-doves or two young
pigeons.’
Now there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon; this man
was righteous and devout, looking
forward to the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It
had been revealed to him by the Holy
Spirit that he would not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into
the temple; and when the parents
brought in the child Jesus, to do for
him what was customary under the
law, Simeon took him in his arms and
praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you
are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word; for my eyes
have seen your salvation, which you
have prepared in the presence of all
peoples, a light for revelation to the
Gentiles and for glory to your people
Israel.’
And the child’s father and mother
were amazed at what was being said
about him. Then Simeon blessed them
and said to his mother Mary, ‘This
child is destined for the falling and the
rising of many in Israel, and to be a
sign that will be opposed so that the
inner thoughts of many will be
revealed – and a sword will pierce
your own soul too.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ
THE PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
Lord, accept the gifts your church offers
you with joy, since in fulfilment of your
will your Son offered himself as a lamb
without blemish for the life of the world.
Amen.
THE PRAYER AFTER
COMMUNION
Lord, you fulfil the hope of Simeon
and Anna, who lived to welcome the
Messiah: may we, who have received
these gifts beyond words, prepare to
meet Christ Jesus when he comes to
bring us to eternal life; for he is alive
and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen.
Please Pray for
 In the Anglican Communion: we pray for Luwero (Uganda) and the Rt Revd
Evans Kisekka. 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 Penarth and Barry Deanery and Peter Cox,
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 Mottershead, Avril Jones, Theo
Saunders, Sally Hole, Eve Balfour, Margaret Hockey, John Thomas, Louise Griffiths,
Helen Saunders, Dawn Conrad, Barbara Pickles, Alan Mottershead, Rebekah
Pierchalo, Penny Earnshaw and Lorraine 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 Tara Reardon
Smith, Tudor Vivian Thomas, Jill Gillard, Jillian Harris, Mary Mckrell, Mair Jones
and Margaret (Peggy) Lewis, Lydia Mary Davies.
 We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time: Martin Squire, Freda
Allison Fleeman, David Lewis Edwards, Ken Jordan, Mary Eileen Sanders and Mary
Thomas.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory
Ash Wednesday 18th February
There will be three opportunities to attend 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
Notices
 The next Wardens’ forum will be at 7pm on Thursday 12th February.
 Holy Cross Sector meeting will be held at 7pm on Monday 9th
February.
 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.
 A Valentine’s Day Curry and Quiz night will be held at St Hilary
Village Hall at 7pm on Saturday 14th February. Tickets £10 with a
free glass of wine, available from Gill Harris, Sorrento, Mary
Llewellyn, and Simon Lait.
 Worship Leaders and Preachers Course Saturday 7th February
10 a.m.... –12noon Taynton Room.
 60th Wedding anniversary– TODAY 1st February of Elvene and
Alan Mottershead at Holy Cross 11 a.m. Service.
 Women's World Day of Prayer 1 p.m. Friday 6th March at Holy
Cross.
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.
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 better. All Welcome. (Next date 12th February).
DIARY
All of the Churches in our Parish are open daily
for private prayer and devotion.
Monday 2nd February
The Presentation of Christ (Candlemass)
Barry, All Saints
To be appointed (R)
9.00 Morning Prayer
10.30 Faith Group at 2 River Walk
Cowbridge
2.00 Executive Meeting at Rectory
2.00 Lydia Mary Davies Funeral, Holy
Cross
7.00 Cowbridge Male Voice Choir at
Holy Cross
Llanblethian
7.00 Cowbridge Male Voice Choir at
Holy Cross.
Thursday 5th February
S Agatha VMr
Merthyr Dyfan
Robert Parrish (R)
9.00 Morning Prayer
Tuesday 3rd February
S Seiriol, Ab
Cadoxton-Juxta-Barry
Friday 6th February
S Paul Miki & Companions, Mrr
Penarth w Llandough
Ben Andrews (R)
Canon Roger Williams (V)
9.00 Morning Prayer
9.00 Morning Prayer
7.30 Home Group at 15 Pen Hendy,
10.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
Miskin 01443 226412
L11 49 R The Lord is my light and my
help.
Wednesday 4th February
Feria
Prison Chaplains
Mark John (Cardiff Prison)
Dawn Tilt (Parc Prison, Bridgend)
9.00 Morning Prayer
10.00 The Eucharist at Llanblethian
L11 45 R The love of the Lord is
everlasting upon those who hold him in
fear.
12.00 Noon Peggy Lewis Funeral,
4.30 Kinder Music
Saturday 7th February
Feria
Penarth, All Saints
Peter Cox (V)
8.00 Prayer Breakfast, Taynton Room
10.00—12 noon Preachers Course.
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: [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
home
mobile
771625
[email protected]
07796 170671
775381
07403 935555
[email protected]
07767 818257
[email protected]
Parish Administrator
Mr David -Lloyd Jones Parish Office or 01656 741354 [email protected]
Executive Parish Warden Emeritus
Mrs Pamela Roberts
772771
Parish Wardens
Mr David Crompton
751490
Mrs Marion Layton Matthews
771936
Parish Treasurer
Mr Ron Norey
775623
Honorary Assistant Curates
Revd Norman E Williams
772107
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 1st February 2015
Candlemas
8.00 The Eucharist at Holy Cross
President
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
9.15
9.15
9.15
9.15
President
President
President
President
Rev’d David Boult
Canon Derek Belcher
Canon Roy Doxsey
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
President
President
Leader
Ven Bill Thomas
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Canon Derek Belcher
Mr Howard Perks
President
Canon Roy Doxsey
Officiant
Rev’d David Boult
The Eucharist at Llanblethian
The Eucharist at Llandough
The Eucharist at St Mary Church
The Eucharist at Penllyn
11.00 The Eucharist at Llansannor
11.00 Family Eucharist at Ystradowen
11.00 Morning Worship at Holy Cross
& 60th Wedding Anniversary Blessing.
of Alan and Elvene Mottershead
11.00 The Eucharist at St. Hilary
6.30 Evening Prayer at Flemingston
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 8th February 2015
Sexagesima
8.00 The Eucharist (1662) 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 Edward Dowland Owen
Rev’d David Boult
Ven Bill Thomas
Canon Derek Belcher
The Eucharist at Penllyn
Family Worship at Ystradowen
The Eucharist at Holy Cross
The Eucharist at St. Hilary
President
President
President
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
Church Members
Canon Derek Belcher
Rev’d David Boult
6.00 Holy Communion at Southway
6.30 The Eucharist at Flemingston
Officiant
President
Rev’d Edward Dowland Owen
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
Readings:
Proverbs 8.1, 22-31
Psalm 104.25-37
Colossians 1.15-20
John 1. 1-14
Response: Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.
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