St Asaph Round-up: Dydd Iau, 25ainChwefror 2016
Newyddion o Esgobaeth Llanelwy:Thursday 25February 2016
Service of Welcome for Mark Yaconelli – 28 February, 3.30pm in St Asaph Cathedral. The service will be an opportunity to meet Mark and his family and welcome them to North Wales for his six month residency.
Mental Wellbeing and Spirituality Symposium with Keynote Speaker – Mark Yaconelli.
Should we in the Diocese of St Asaph seek to change attitudes, challenge stigma, encourage inclusion and promote social justice in the area of metal wellbeing and spirituality? The symposium will, through presentations, workshops and open discussion, look at what this might mean in practical terms and how we can be guided in theology and prayer. 11 May, 10am-4pm in Llangollen Pavilion. This event is relevant to all and is free of charge. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Booking is essential. Please contact or phone 01745 532582.
Introduction to the Diocese Day -15 March in the Diocesan Office, St Asaph. For new clergy and any others within the Diocese who would like to attend. It will be an all day event and lunch will be included. We would like to encourage all those new in the Diocese to attend. Please book with Jackie Feak at by 29 February.
This week:
Youth and Children’s Worker Breakfasts 2016– 27 Feb, 10am-12.30pm in Gregynog Hall, Gregynog. If you are interested in Youth and Children’s work within our Diocese or are already involved then these breakfasts are for you.Free of Charge. To book your place please contact
Mold and District Choral Society presents “Mozart: Requiem and Mass in C minor”. 27 February in St Mary’s Church, Mold, CH7 1BW at 7.30pm. Tickets £13/concessions £11/under 16s free. Tickets available from 01352 757195 and Vaughan Davies, The Cross, Mold.
Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir invites you to join them to celebrate St David's Day, on Sunday 28 February in St Mary's Parish Church, Rhuddlan at7pm. Refreshments and Grand Raffle. Admission by £8 ticket available by phoning Allan on 01745 590311, Sara on 01745 590050 or they are on sale at Rejuva, High St Rhuddlan & at Parry's Corner Pharmacy, Rhyl. In aid of St Mary's Pathway Project.
Nimrod Wambette, a coffee producer from the Gumutindo coffee cooperative in Uganda, visiting St Asaph between 3-5pm on Thursday 3 March. There is a drop-in session in Jacobs Ladder cafe, where Nimrod will be based for the afternoon, talking with customers about his experience of coffee farming in Uganda and the difference that Fairtrade has made to him and the Gumutindo cooperative.
The Big Sleep, a fundraising event in aid of Homes for Veterans, is taking place in St Asaph Cathedral on 4 March. We only ask you to experience one night out in the cold, but there are many Veterans who are homeless and have to sleep out night after night. Join us for the night, spread the word and get your family and friends to sponsor you, raising much needed funds for our work. See for more info and how to take part.
All Saints Church, Poyser Street, Wrexham are holding an EasterFair/Coffee Morning on 5 March at 10.30am in the Church Hall, Easter crafts, cake stall, raffle etc. All welcome.
Services of Induction, Licensing and Installation:
Induction of Huw Butler at Christ Church, Rossett – 5 March at 3pm
Please note the amended time for the Licensing of Lorraine Badger-Watts as Priest in Charge of Gorsedd Group. 17 April in Ss Mary and Beuno, Whitford at 3.30 pm. Refreshments will be served after the service.
Training
Last chance to book - “Exploring the Power of Prayer through Prayer, Study (learning) and Action”Saturday 5 March, 10am-3pm at St Deiniol’s Library, Hawarden. Very much in line with and enhancing the 2020 Vision, this is the first of 3 taster days, experiencing first hand the benefits of a method which can expand your faith and understanding of God. These sessions would be of benefit to both Lay and Clergy.Cost: Free. Refreshments and lunch provided.
Contact: Booking is essential please contact: or 01745 582245 by Monday 29 February.
Training Together – “British Values in a Church School Setting”. This workshop looks to discuss the roots and worth of “British Values” and see how to promote them within a more universal context of Gospel values and Christian praxis. May be of particular interest to RE and Collective Worship coordinators and anyone who leads Collective Worship in school. Sessions are taking place on 7 March, in Gungrog School, Welshpool; 9 March in Ysgol Esgob Morgan, St Asaph or 15 March in St Mary’s School, Ruabon. All session are from 4-5 pm.Booking is essential,please contact or call 01745 532582.
Training Together – “Claiming Gift Aid and Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme(GASDS)”. This session will cover how to set up a Government Gateway and submit a claim using the online claim system. It will also cover when you can claim on cash donations and how to make that claim. Sessions are being held on 14 March, 2-4pm in St John’s Church, Pool Quay; 15 March, 7-9pm in St Peter’s, Holywell and 21 March, 2-4 pm in 10 Mwrog Street, Ruthin. Booking is essential, please contact or 01745 532582.
Leading School Worship, Tuesday 12 April, 7-9pm in St Joseph’s Catholic and Anglican High School, Wrexham. Trainer: Mary Stallard, a priest in the diocese working as Director of the St Giles' RE/Faith Development Centre and Anglican Chaplain at St Joseph's Catholic and Anglican High School, Wrexham. The aim of the evening would be to examine the factors that enable the provision of good worship in school communities. In this session we will be looking at some examples of good practice and highlighting useful resources, considering the stages of planning, resourcing, delivering and monitoring worship and enabling participants to share experience and grow in confidence in leading prayer in schools.
Cost: free Refreshments (tea and coffee) included.Booking is essential, please contact: or Tel.01745 582245.
Listening - This is a half-day session that will focus on the importance of listening: To others, to ourselves and to God. The session will include activities, tools and discussion to improve our understanding about the need to listen and how we can do this.We sometimes hear what is being said, but do we listen? 14 April, 10am – 1pm inSt Margaret’s Church, Wrexham.Booking is essential, please contact: or Tel. 01745 582245.Cost:Free. Refreshments provided.
ACAT Foundation Course for Treasurers. The Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers is running a Foundation Course in Chester on Saturday 11 June. The course gives an overview of the responsibilities of a Church Treasurer and is not denomination specific. All Church Treasurers are member of ACAT and are therefore eligible to attend. Further details from
Information and marketplace
Appeal for donation for Syrian refugees - On 5 March a container will be leaving Wrexham with non-perishable and non-pork food for refugees in Syria.
Kate and Leane are appealing for donations to fill the container. The donations may be delivered to the Warehouse, Unit 8 Whitegate Industrial Estate, Wrexham (the same used for clothing sent to refugees at Calais.)
The warehouse will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm. Kate can be contacted on 07791 270027.
Coming Soon
The Cathedral Choir Annual Sponsored Hymnathon - Saturday 12 March, 10am-4pm. All are welcome to come and hear the choir throughout the day. This year monies raised will go towards Cathedral Choir funds and a local chosen charity. To sponsor a hymn please sign the list at the back of the Cathedral, contact Director of Music Alan McGuinness at the Cathedral Song School – (01745 584053) or via email
The North Wales Association of Church Bell Ringers will be holding their Annual General Meeting at St Giles Church Wrexham on 12 March. There will be an Evensong at 4pm. Bishop Gregory will be in attendance. For more information please contact Peter Furniss or ring 01691 772586.
St. Deiniol's Church, Hawarden presents an Evening of Entertainment by Ruth Moore Williams, Singer, Storyteller and Musician."North Wales in Song and Story" will be held in the Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Hawarden CH5 3LT on Wednesday 16 March at 7pm. Admission £3, proceeds to Church Funds.
Mold and District Choral Society presents “John Stainer: The Crucifixion” – Friday 25 March in St Matthew’s Church, Buckley at 12pm. Tickets £8. Poster attached.
Reminders:
Celebrate Fair Trade 2016 – Please see the information (circulated previously) in English and Welsh encouraging all churches to celebrate Fair Trade this spring with Fair Trade Fortnight and Fair Trade Sunday.
ABC Northumbrian Pilgrimage in the steps of St Aidan, the Venerable Bede and St Cuthbert- 20-24 June 2016 (further details circulated previously).
The updates sheet for the 2015-2016 Diocesan Directory is now available. If you would like to be sent an electronic copy to add to your Directory please email:
What’s on
Commissioning Service of the new president and trustees for St Asaph Diocese Mothers’ Union: Thursday 10 March at St Asaph Cathedral, 2.30pm. All clergy and staff are invited. Please confirm your attendance by email to or on 01745814897.
St Asaph Youth Church –Friday 11 March – St Mary’s Church, Llanfair Caereinion, High Street, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, SY21 0HL. 7-9pm. Fun, chat and a bit of worship. Future dates listed at
Please note that this is for 11-18 year olds only. If you intend to bring your child or youth group a consent form must be completed by a parent or guardian. Contact for more details.
Come And Sing Sir John Stainer's Crucifixion at St Mary's Church, Ruabon on Saturday 19 March. Conducted by Gareth Erlandson, accompanied by Kevin Whitley. Rehearsal 3-5.30pm. Performance 7pm. Cost for singers and audience £5. Dress code for singers is all black or black and white. Please register interest with Gareth Erlandson at or on 07595 756599. Poster circulated previously.
Colwyn Choral Society will perform a concert on Saturday 19 March, St. Paul’s Church, Colwyn Bay, 7.30 pm including Mass in G by Schubert, Mozart’s Requiem and Marriage of Figaro Overture with soloists: Joanne Dexter, Christopher Steele, Margaret MacDonald, Alan Fairs accompanied by Philharmonia of North Wales Orchestra conducted by Graham Eccles and Martin Brown Organist. Tickets £12(students/children£6)on door Tel: 01492 583588.
Chrism Eucharist – 24 March at 11am in St Asaph Cathedral. Lunch afterwards.
Easter Vigil and Diocesan Confirmation – 26 March at 7pm in St Asaph Cathedral.
“All One in Christ” a one day conference at Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells on 23 April 2016 with the purpose of establishing Changing Attitude Cymru across Wales. Guest speakers Jayne Ozanne formerly director of Accepting Evangelicals and Jeremy Timm, National Co-ordinator of Changing Attitude England. Arrival 10am for coffee, finish with Holy Eucharist at 3.15pm led by Bishop Stephen Lowe. To book your place please contact Sue Sawyer at r at ‘Winwood’ Vicarage Road, Rhydymwyn, Mold CH7 5HL by 1 March. Changing Attitude campaigns for the full inclusion of LGBT people within the Church in Wales.
St Asaph Choral Society with the North Wales Philhamonia (leader Edward Davies) will hold their spring concert at 7.30 pm on Saturday 16 April 2016 in St Asaph Cathedral. The programme will include Mass in C by Beethoven, Te Deum and Songs of the Fleet by Stanford. The soloists will be Pippa Goss (soprano), Margaret McDonald (alto), Christopher Steele (tenor) and Allan Fairs (bass) and the Conductor, Graham Eccles. Tickets £12 are available from members of the choir and from the Cathedral Framers, High St, St Asaph; Tel: (between 10am - 4.30pm during the week and from 10am-2.30pm on Saturday) 01745 582929. Tickets may also be bought at the door. For further information call 01745 590355.
Cathedral Tour with Aled Jones – Friday 13 May in St Asaph Cathedral. For tickets visit ticketmaster.co.uk or call 0844 844 0444.
Flames Rekindled...celebrate and radiant, 27/28 May a weekend conference organised by Anglican Renewal Ministries, Wales. Please see the posters (circulated previously).
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