DIOCESE OF LLANDAFFESGOBAETH LLANDAF

DAILY PRAYER INTENTIONS

DEISYFIADAUGWEDDI DDYDDIOL

Lord you have been our refuge throughout all generations. Ps 90

JANUARY TO MARCH/ IONAWR I MAWRTH 2018

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This calendar has been compiled for the Diocesan Spirituality Group.

Paratowyd y calendr hwn gan Grŵp Ysbrydolrwydd yr Esgobaeth

The information contained in this booklet is to the best of the compilers’ knowledge correct as at the 1st December 2017.

Mae’r wybodaeth yn y llyfryn hwn, hyd y gŵyr y grynhowyr yn gywir ar y 1st Tachwedd 2017.

Prayers for inclusion in future editions of this booklet would be welcomed and should be sent to:

Croesawir gweddïau i’w cynnwys mewn rhifynnau yn y dyfodol o’r llyfryn hwn a dylid eu hanfon at:

Roy Saunders at Windways, 15, Trafalgar Terrace, Ystrad, Rhondda.

CF41 7RG or to royint1@aol.com

The work and witness of the Church in the diocese, in vale and valley, in city and suburb, in town and village, is part of the unceasing worship offered by the wider Church of Almighty God.In our diocese, the mother church, Llandaff Cathedral remembers the parishes, clergy, committees, specialist ministries and the people each day at the Eucharist. The diocese is asked to pray for the work of the Cathedral in its servant role and especially on those days in which your parish is remembered at the Cathedral.The titles of the Sundays and other days are from the Church in Wales Lectionary for 2017/18 Year B, Weekdays Year IIThe daily intentions of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer are included.

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A PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE

Father, you gave us Jesus Christ your son to be both Lord and Saviour. By the power of your Spirit, renew your Church in this Diocese of Llandaff, and help us to bring the Good News of Salvation to all your people.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

GWEDDI DROS YR ESGOBAETH

Dad, a roddaist i ni Iesu Grist dy fab yn Arglwydd ac yn Iachawdwr.Trwy rym dy Ysbryd, adnewydda dy Eglwys yn Esgobaeth Llandaf, a chynorthwya ni i ddwyn Newyddion Da Iachawdwriaeth i’th holl bobl.

Gofynnwn hyn yn enw Iesu Grist ein Harglwydd. Amen.

The Most Abominable of SinsIt seems to me in the light of Divine Goodness, although others may think differently, that ingratitude is the most abominable of sins and that it should be detested in the sight of our Creator and Lord by all of His creatures. For it is a forgetting of the graces, benefits, and blessings received. As such it is the cause, beginning and origin of all sins and misfortunes. On the contrary, the grateful acknowledgment of blessings and gifts received is loved and esteemed not only on earth but it heaven.

The letters of St. Ignatius of Loyola

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Sundays & Festivals Year B

Weekdays –II

Suliau a GwyliauBlwyddyn B

Dyddiau’r Wythnos - II

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In your Daily prayers please continue to give thanks for the work and witness of Bishop June in her role as Bishop of Llandaff and for all Bishops in the Church in Wales in these trying and worrying times.

JANUARY 2018Jesus Is Named After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2 v21

Eternal Father, you have given your Son Jesus the Name above every name, by which alone we may be saved. Help us, rejoicing in his Name, to make it known in all the world, through him who came to be our Saviour. Amen

JanMon 1st

THE NAMING OF JESUS Ministry Area of Bridgend: incorporatingCoity, Nolton & Brackla with Coychurch, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr with Penyfai & Newcastle: (St, Crallo {Coychurch}, St. Mary {Brackla, in Archdeacon John Lewis School}, St. Mary {Coity}, St. Mary {Nolton}). (All Saints {Penyfai}, St. David’s {Laleston}, St. Teilo {Merthyr Mawr}).(St. Illtud, Newcastle).

Canon Michael Komor (R) Anthony Beer (PinC) David Lloyd (V)Mark Broadway (C) Pauline Smith (C)

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Peter Craven, Dr. John Dixon, Huw Jones, Christine Judd, Penny Williams (Readers) Archdeacon John Lewis (CW) Primary School:

John Tarran the head-teacher, the Staff and Pupils.Penyfai (CW) Primary School:

Michael Street the head-teacher, the staff and pupils.

Aba - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Most Revd Ugochukwu EzuokeAba Ngwa North - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Nathan Kanu

JanTues2nd

Llandyfodwg & Cwm Ogwr: (LOG Ministry Area)

(St. David {Wyndham} St. Tyfodwg {Glyn Ogwr}).Julian Jenkins (PinC)

Abakaliki - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Monday Nkwoagu

JanWed3rd

Morris Williams (1874), Priest & PoetBishop of Llandaff,

Rt. Rev’d. June Osborne and her family.

Aberdeen & Orkney - (Scotland) The Revd Canon Anne Dyer

JanThur4th

Llangeinor & the Garw Valley: (LOG Ministry Area)

(St. Cein {Llangeinor}, St. David {Pontycymmer}).Roger Pitman (PinC)

Accra - (Ghana, West Africa) The Rt Revd Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto

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JanFri5th

LLansantffraid, Bettws & Aberkenfig: (LOG Ministry Area)(St. Bride {Aberkenfig}, St. David, {Bettws},

St. John {Aberkenfig}).Stephen Pare (PinC)

Adelaide - (South Australia, Australia)The Rt Revd Geoffrey Martyn Smith

Assistant Bishop of Adelaide & National Aboriginal Bishop - (South Australia, Australia) The Rt Revd Christopher McLeodBishop for Mission and Evangelism - (Australia)

The Rt Revd Tim HarrisYr Ystwyll – Gŵyl y SerenThe Epiphany Fe aeth y doethion i’w gyflwyno,Ac i roi anrhegion iddo, - Aur, a thus, a myrr o’r gorau,A’u presentio ar eu gliniau.

Rhedwn ninnau i’w gorddiwes,I gael clywed rhan o’u cyffes;Dysgwn ganddynt i gyflwyno,A rhoi clod a moliant iddo.

Yn lle aur, rhown lwyr-gred ynddo,Yn lle thus, rhown foliant iddo,Yn lle myrr, rhown wir ‘diferwch Ac fe’u cymmer drwy hyfrydwch.

Rhys Prichard – Gannwyll y Cymry

O Dduw, mae angen seren arnom i gychwyn ein taith trwy’r byd. Cynorthwya ni i weld yn y plentyn a aned ym Methlehem y seren dragwyddol a wnaeth ein harwain i’r man y mae gwirionedd a chariad a

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thrugaredd yn cwrdd, er mwyn i ninnau ymostwng ar ein gliniau gyda bugeiliaid a brenhinoedd a dod o hyd i lawenydd a llonyddwch calon yng Nghrist Iesu. Amen.

God, we need a star to begin our journey through this world. Help us to see in the child born in Bethlehem the eternal star that will lead us to the place where truth and love and mercy meet, so that we may bend the knee with shepherds and kings and find joy and peace of mind in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Based on a prayer by George Appleton (1902-93)

JanSat6th

THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD (May be celebrated on Sunday 7th)

O God, who revealed your only Son to the Gentiles by the leading of a star, mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith, may after this life enjoy the splendour of your gracious Godhead, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Llanharan w Peterston-super-Montem (Brynna)(St. Julius & St. Aaron {Llanharan} St. Peter {Brynna})

Barbara Wood (PinC).Kenneth Jones (Reader)No entry in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer

JanSun7th

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EPIPHANYTHE BAPTISM OF CHRIST

(May be celebrated on Monday 8th)Llanilid w Pencoed:(St. David {Pencoed}, St. Ilid & St. Curig {Llanilid},

St. Paul {Heol-Y-Cyw}).Ian Hodges (V) Bill Nicholas (Reader, Pencoed)

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The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia Bishop of Polynesia and Primate and Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

The Most Revd Winston HalapuaBishop of Taranaki - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia)

The Most Revd Philip Richardson JanMon8th

Glyncorrwg and the Upper Afan Valley with Caerau St. Cynfelyn.

(St. John Baptist, St. Cynfelin)Beverly Reaney (PinC)

Afikpo - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Paul Uduogu

JanTues9th

Llangynwyd w Maesteg:(St. Cynwyd {Llangynwyd}, St. David {Maesteg},

St. Michael {Maesteg}, St. Tydfil {Bryn})Geraldine Blyth (V) Mostyn Kearle (Reader)

Agra - (North India) The Rt Revd Prem Prakash Habil

JanWed10th

William Laud (1645), BishopAll Officers of the Diocese of Llandaff.

Aguata - (Niger, Nigeria) The Most Revd Christian EfobiAhoada - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Clement Ekpeye

JanThur 11th

Rhys Pritchard (1644), Priest & Poet.William Williams (1791), Deacon & Poet.Isaac Williams (1865), Priest & Poet.Troedrhiwgarth: Christopher Reaney (V)

Aipo Rongo - (Papua New Guinea) The Rt Revd Nathan

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Ingen

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JanFri12th

DEANERY OF MARGAM:Area Dean: Canon Philip Masson

Ajayi Crowther - (Ibadan, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Olugbenga Oduntan

JanSat13th

Hilary (368), BishopBaglan: Stephen Jenkyns (PinC) Elaine Jenkyns (C)

Pam Luke (Reader) Akoko - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Gabriel AkinbiyiAkoko Edo - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jolly Oyekpen

JanSun 14th

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EPIPHANYAnglican Communion Sunday

Kentigern (c603), Bishop (No provision for this celebration can be made this week)Cwmafan:Elaine Jenkyns (PinC) Stephen Jenkyns (C)

Susan Powell (Reader)

The Anglican Church of Australia: Archbishop of Melbourne & Primate of Australia:

The Most Revd Philip Leslie Freier JanMon15th

(St. Baglan, St. Catherine)Kenfig Hill:Jonathan Durley (PinC) Grace Wylde (Reader)

Akot - (Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Isaac Dhieu Ater

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JanTues16th

Margam: (St David, St. Mary{Margam Abbey})Edward Dowland-Owen (V) Peter Gibson (Reader)

Akure - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Simeon Borokini

JanWed17th

Anthony (c356), AbbotSt. Padarn’s Institute: Dr. Jeffrey Duff the Principal, the

staff and those in training.

Alabama - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd John SloanAlbany - (II, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd William LoveWeek of Prayers for Christian Unity (18th to 25th)

JanThur18th

The Confession of Peter, Apostle.Newton Nottage, Porthcawl: (St. David {Nottage}, St. John Baptist {Newton}, St. Mary {Trecco Bay}, All Saints {Porthcawl})Canon Philip Masson (R)

Alaska - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Mark Lattime

JanFri19th

Port Talbot, St. Theodore: (St. Peter {Goytre}, St. Theodore {Holy Cross})

Mark Williams (V)

Algoma - (Ontario, Canada) The Rt Revd Anne Germond

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JanSat20th

Pyle & Kenfig: (St. James {Pyle}, St. Mary Magdelene {Kenfig Hill})Dr. Duncan Walker (V)

Amazon - (Brazil) The Rt Revd Saulo Mauricio de Barros

JanSun21st

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EPIPHANYAgnes (304), Virgin & Martyr

(No provision for this celebration can be made this week)Rectorial Benefice of Aberavon: (Holy Trinity {Sandfields, Port Talbot}, St. Agnes, {Forge Road, Port Talbot}, St. Mary {Port Talbot)Canon Nigel Cahill (R) Rhun Ap Robert (TV), Jane Slennett (C) Simon Burton (Reader)

The Church of Bangladesh The Moderator, Church of Bangladesh & Bishop of Dhaka:

The Most Revd Paul Shishir SarkerJan

Mon 22nd

DEANERY OF NEATH:Area Dean: Chris Coles

Neath Centre of Mission: Captain Andy Settle, CA Hannah Seal

Amichi - (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Ephraim Ikeakor

JanTues 23rd

Cilybebyll: (St. John Baptist, St. John Evangelist) Jayne Shaw (R)

Amritsar - (North India)The Rt Revd Pradeep SamantaroyAndaman & Car Nicobar Islands - (North India)

The Rt Revd Christopher Paul

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JanWed24th

Francis de Sales (1622), BishopThe Mothers' UnionMrs. Lyn Davies, Diocesan President.Canon Ruth Moverley (Chaplain) and all Officers of the Diocese.

The Most Revd Jackson Ole Sapit Primate and Archbishop of All Kenya

All Saints Cathedral Diocese - Garissa Missionary Area - (Kenya)The Rt Revd David Mutisya

Suffragan Bishop All Saints Cathedral Diocese - (Kenya)The Rt Revd Cleti Ogeto

JanThur25th

Conversion of Paul, ApostleThrough the preaching of the apostle Paul, whose wonderful conversion we celebrate today, God has caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world. Lord help us to follow him in bearing witness to your truth. Amen

Dulais Valley: (St. David, St. Margaret, St. Mary)Liz Rees (Curate in Charge)

Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (formerly Cariboo) – (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada)

The Rt Revd Barbara Jean AndrewsJanFri26th

Timothy & Titus, companions of Paul.Cadoxton-juxta-Neath and Tonna:

(St. Catwg {Cadoxton}, St. Anne {Tonna}) Andrew Meredith (PinC)

Angola (Missionary Diocese) - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Andre Soares

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JanSat27th

Holocaust Memorial DayJohn Chrysostom (407), Bishop & DoctorDyffryn: St Matthew Stephen Bodycombe (V)

Ankole - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Sheldon MwesigwaNorthwest Ankole - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Amos Magezi

JanSun28th

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANYSeptuagesima (3rd Sunday before Lent)

The Lord created the heavens and stretched them out; he fashioned the earth and all that grows in it; he gave breath to its people, the breath of life to all who walk upon it.Lord, may we always see your hand in all your works, and use your gifts for the benefit of all mankind. Amen

World Leprosy Day & Homeless SundayEducation Sunday

Thomas Aquinas (1274), Doctor(No provision for this celebration can be made this week)

Skewen: St John the Baptist Chris Coles (PinC)Megan Hadfield, Susan Page (Readers)

Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil:The Most Revd Francisco De Assis Da Silva

Primate of Brazil & Bishop of South-Western Brazil

JanMon29th

Vale of Neath: (Glyneath Church Hall, St. Cadoc {Aberpergwm},

St. David {Resolven}, St. Mary {Blaengwrach}).

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Andrew Davies (V)

Antananarivo – (Indian Ocean)The Rt Revd Samoela Jaona Ranarivelo

Antananarivo – Tulear – (Indian Ocean)The Rt Revd Todd Andrew McGregor

JanTues30th

Llansawel, Briton Ferry: St MaryWendy Taylor CA (Team Vicar in Charge)

Antsiranana – (Indian Ocean) The Rt Revd Theophile Botomazava

JanWed31st

Hospital Chaplains in the Diocese & Beyond.

Aotearoa – (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Vacant

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FEBRUARY 2018 FebThur1st

Bride or Bridget (6th century) AbbessRectorial Benefice of Neath:(Ss Peter & Paul {Cimla}, St. Catherine {Melincryddan}, St. David {Neath}, St. Illtyd {Llantwit-juxta-Neath}, St. Teilo {Tonmawr}, St. Thomas {Neath}).Canon Stephen Ryan (R), Lynda Newman (TV), Wendy Taylor CA (C)

Ken Reynolds, Sue Andrews, Sheila Lawrence, M Jenkins (Readers)

Argyll & The Isles – (Scotland) The Rt Revd Kevin Pearson

Feb Fri2nd

THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST - Candlemas

God’s only Son, Jesus Christ,Was born on earth as Mary’s first-born child.Today we celebrate his presentation in the templeAs the light to lighten the nations.Father, grant that in himWe may be presented to youWith pure and clean hearts. Amen

DEANERY OF VALE OF GLAMORGANArea Dean: Canon Martyn Davies

Reader in the Deanery : Penny Snowden

Arizona – (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Kirk SmithArkansas – (VII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Larry Benfield

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Feb Sat3rd

The Saints, Martyrs and Missionaries of Europe orSeiriol (6th century), Abbot

Colwinston, Llandow & Llysworney:(Holy Trinity {Llandow}, St. Michael & All Angels {Colwinston},

St. Tydfil {Llysworney}).Alan Kettle (PinC)

Armidale – (New South Wales, Australia) The Rt Revd Richard Lewers

Feb Sun4th

THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT SexagesimaWithout God’s Grace, the frailty of our human nature must fall short of his glory.Lord, keep us from harm, and lead us to salvation. Amen

Manche Masemola, (1928), Martyr(No provision for this celebration can be made this week)

Pendoylan & Welsh St. Donats: East Vale Group

(St. Cadoc {Pendoylan}, St. Donat {Welsh St. Donats})Canon Martyn Davies (V) Team Leader

Pendoylan (CW) Primary School: Lyn Murray the Head-teacher, the staff and pupils.

The Anglican Church of Burundi Archbishop of Burundi & Bishop of Makamba:

The Most Revd Martin Nyaboho

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Feb Mon 5th

Peterston-super-Ely: East Vale Group

(St. Peter {Peterston-super-Ely}, St. Bride {St. Brides-super-Ely})Canon Martyn Davies (R)

Peterston (CW) Primary School: Tara Lloyd the Head-teacher, the staff and pupils.

Arochukwu/Ohafia - (Aba, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Johnson Onuoha

Feb Tues 6th

St. Nicholas with Bonvilston & St. George-super-Ely:

East Vale GroupSt. Nicholas {St. Nicholas}, St. Mary {Bonvilston},

St. George {St. George-super-Ely}).Canon Martyn Davies (R)

St. Nicholas (CW) Primary School: Robert Williams the Head-teacher, the staff and pupils.

Aru - (Congo) The Rt Revd Georges Titre Ande

Feb Wed7th

University & Further Education ChaplainsRev'd Paul Fitzpatrick, Cardiff Metropolitan Chaplaincy. Rev'd David Sheen, Cardiff University Chaplaincy.

Asaba - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Justus Mogekwu

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Feb Thur8th

Pontyclun and Talygarn with Llanharry: (St. Anne {Talygarn}, St. Paul {Pontyclun}, St. Illtyd {Llanharry})

Susan Rees (PinC)David Allen, Sonia Heke (Readers)

Asante-Mampong - (Ghana, West Africa) The Rt Revd Cyril Ben-Smith

Feb Fri 9th

Teilo (6th century), Bishop.Rectorial Benefice of Cowbridge: Ministry Area

(Holy Cross, St. Brynach {Llanfrynach}, St. Canna {Llangan}, St. Dochdwy {Llandough}, St. Hilary, {St. Hilary},

St. John Baptist {Llanblethian}, St. John the Evangelist {Penllyn}, St. Mary {St. Mary Hill}, St. Mary the Virgin {St. Mary},

St. Michael {Flemingston}, St. Owain {Ystradowen}, St. Senwyr {Llansannor}).

Stephen Adams (R) Victoria Ashley (TV)

Suzanne Brumwell (C)

Athabasca - (Rupert's Land, Canada) The Rt Revd Fraser Lawton

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Feb Sat 10th

Rectorial Benefice of Llantwit Major: Ministry Area.(Holy Trinity {Marcross}, St. Catwg {Llanmaes}, St. Donat {St. Donats}, St. Giles {Gileston} St. Illtyd {Llantwit Major}, St. James {Wick}, St. Mary {Monknash}, St. Michael & All Angels {Llanmihangel}, St. Tathan {St. Athan}).

Canon Edwin Counsell (R) Craig Vaughan (TV) Rhian Prime (TV) Jude Peters (C)Keith Brown, Sue Moll (Readers)

Atlanta - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Robert C Wright

Feb Sun11th

THE SUNDAY BEFORE LENT Quinquagesima

God is love; he who dwells in love is dwelling in God, and God in him. This is for us the perfection of love.Lord, send your Holy Spirit and fill our hearts with love. Amen

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

ARCHDEACONRY OF MORGANNWGArchdeacon: Ven Christopher Smith

The Anglican Church of Canada The Most Revd Frederick Hiltz

Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada

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Feb Mon12th

DEANERY OF CYNON VALLEYArea Dean: Michael Jones

St. John the Baptist (CW) High School: Dr. Susan Mitchell the Head-teacher, the staff and students.

Attooch - (Upper Nile, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Moses Anur

Feb Tues13th

Shrove TuesdayAberaman & Cwmaman:

(St. Joseph {Cwmaman}, St. Margaret of Antioch (Aberaman}).Matthew Gibbon (V) Brian Jones(Reader):

Auckland - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Rt Revd Ross BayAuckland - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Rt Revd James White

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LENTLet my life be spent in blessingHoly God’s most blessed name.

To his will my life submitting,All my life his rule proclaim.

I would live beneath his promiseAnd in the strengthening of his grace;Live in Christ, who as the conqueror

Won the victory in my place. Ann Griffiths – translation David Fox.

Y Garawys – Lent

O! am fywyd a sancteiddioSanctaidd enw pur fy Nuw,Ac ymostwng i’w ewyllys

A’i lywodraeth tra fwy’ byw;Byw gan addunedu a thalu,

Dan ymnerthu yn y grasSydd yng Nghrist yn drysoredig,

I orchfygu ar y maes.Ann Griffiths

Grist, a gefaist dy demtio ac a orchfygaist,dygwn ein hunain atat,wedi blino ar ddewisiadau anodd,yn ofnus am y dyfodol,yn ceisio sicrwydd ym myd ansicr.Bydded i ni deimlo dy gyffyrddiad iachusol,adnabod presenoldeb Duw ymhob petha derbyn yn y diwedd coron bywydtrwy’r Glân Ysbryd tosturiol. Amen.

Christ tempted and triumphant,23

we bring ourselves to you,tired of difficult choices,anxious about the future,seeking certainty in an uncertain world.May we feel your healing touch,Know God’s presence in all thingsand in the end receive the crown of lifethrough the Holy Spirit of compassion. Amen.

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Feb Wed14th

ASH WEDNESDAYOur Lord fasted forty days in the desert, and conquered temptation by his steadfastness. Let us ask for his grace to help us live in righteousness and true holiness.Lord, may we by constant discipline subdue our selfish desires, and learn to obey your commands. Amen

Cyril (869), Monk & Missionary & Methodius (885), Bishop & Missionary

(No provision for this celebration can be made this week)

The Staff at the Representative Body offices Simon Lloyd the Provincial Secretary

Aweil - (Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Abraham Yel Nhial

Aweil - Abyei Area - (Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Michael Deng.

Awerial - (Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan)The Rt Revd David Akau Kuol.

FebThur15th

Abercynon: (St. Donat, St. Gwynno)VacantGraham Howells (Reader)Awgu / Aninri - (Niger, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Emmaunuel Ugwu

FebFri16th

Aberdare: (St. Elvan, St. John Baptist, St. Matthew)Robert Davies (V)

Awka - (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Alexander IbezimAwori - (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd J Akin Atere

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Feb Sat 17th

Aberdare, St. Fagan:(St. Fagan {Trecynon}, St. James. {Llwydcoed}, St. Luke

{Cwmdare})Richard Green (V) Peter Godsall (C)

Badagry - (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Joseph Adeyemi

Feb Sun18th

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Give us grace, Lord, to resist the false attractions of the world and the flesh.Save us from the contagion of evil and help us to live in accordance with your will. Amen

John of Fiesol (Fra Angelico), (1455), Priest &Andrei Rublev (c 1430), Religious. Painters.

(No provision for this celebration can be made this week)

Cwmbach: Ven Christopher Smith (PinC)Glyn Davies (Reader)The Church of the Province of Central Africa The Most Revd Albert Chama

Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern ZambiaFeb Mon 19th

Thomas Burgess (1837), Bishop & Teacher of the Faith Hirwaun: (St. Lleurwg, St. Winifred)Ceirion Rees (PinC) Mr. Cledwyn Morgan, Cerys Hartley (Readers)

Ballarat - (Victoria, Australia) The Rt Revd Garry Weatherill

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Feb Tues20th

The Saints, Martyrs and Missionaries of Africa.Mountain Ash & Miskin: St Margaret Michael Jones (V)

Bangor - (Wales) The Rt Revd Andrew John

Feb Wed21st

EMBER DAYThe Staff of the Diocesan Office.

Rowena Small the Diocesan Secretary.

Banks & Torres - (Melanesia) The Rt Revd Alfred Patterson Worek

Feb Thur22nd

Penrhiwceiber, Matthewstown & Ynysboeth:(All Saints {Matthewstown}, St. Winifred { Penrhiwceiber}).

Ben Rabjohns (V)

Bari - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Idris Zubairu

Feb Fri23rd

EMBER DAY Polycarp (c 155), Bishop & MartyrDEANERY OF MERTHYR TYDFIL & CAERPHILLY:

Area Dean: Canon Steven Kirk

Barisal - (Bangladesh) The Rt Revd Shourabh Pholia

Feb Sat24th

EMBER DAY Bargoed & Deri with Brithdir:

(St. David {Brithdir}, St. Gwladys {Bargoed}, St. Peter {Deri})Vacant Reader. John Fenton

Barrackpore - (North India) The Rt Revd Brojen Malakar

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Feb Sun25th

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT The Lord is our guardian: he keeps us from evil.Father, protect us by your grace, and defend us from all harm to body, mind and spirit. Amen

Dowlais & Penydarren: (All Saints, Christ Church {Pant}).Caroline Owen (V)

Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America: The Most Revd Sturdie Downs

Primate of IARCA & Bishop of NicaraguaFeb

Mon26th

Gelligaer: (St. Catwg, St. Margaret)Gary Powell (PinC) Carolyn Corbyn (Reader)

Bath & Wells - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Peter HancockBath & Wells - Taunton - (Canterbury, England)

The Rt Revd Ruth WorsleyFeb Tues27th

George Herbert (1633), Priest & Poet.Merthyr Tydfil, Christ Church: (Christ Church, St. Luke)Vacant. Clive Lewis, James Payne, Prof Jonathan Richards (Readers)

Bathurst - (New South Wales, Australia) The Rt Revd Ian Palmer

Feb Wed28th

The Diocesan Registrar Mrs. Harriet Morgan.

Bauchi - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Musa Tula

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MARCH 2017Mar

Thur1st

DAVID (6th century) Bishop Patron Saint of Wales

Almighty God, you called your servant David to be a faithful and wise steward of your mysteries.Help us to follow his purity of life and zeal for the whole Gospel of Christ that with him we may receive your heavenly reward; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Merthyr Tydfil, St. David & Abercanaid:(St. David {Merthyr Tydfil}, St. Tydfil {Merthyr Tydfil}.

St. Tydfil’s Well (The Quar}, Ss. Peter & Paul {Abercanaid})Mark Prevett (PinC) Charlotte Rushton (C)

Ken Lewis (Reader)

Belize - (West Indies) The Rt Revd Philip Wright

Mar Fri2nd

Women’s World Day of PrayerChad (672), BishopPontlottyn with Fochriw:(St. Aidan { Rhymney Bridge}, St. Mary & St. Andrew {Fochriw},

St. Tyfaelog {Pontlottyn}).Robert Lindsay (PinC)

Bendigo - (Victoria, Australia) The Rt Revd Andrew William Curnow

Mar Sat3rd

Treharris, Trelewis, Bedlinog and Llanfabon:(St. Matthew {Treharris}, St. John Baptist {Nelson],

St. Mabon {Llanfabon}).Gareth Coombes (Pin C)

Benin - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Peter Imasuen

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Fair Trade FortnightMar Sun4th

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENTThe Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is the God of all mercy and love. If we confess our sins, he is just, and may be trusted to forgive our sins. Father, purify our hearts and renew our wills, that we may in true repentance confess our sins, and so receive your forgiveness. Amen

Troedyrhiw with Merthyr Vale:(St. John the Baptist {Troedyrhiw},

St. Mary & Holy Innocents {Merthyr Vale})Stephen Barnes (V)Gwyneth Williams (Reader)

Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo: The Most Revd Zacharie Masimango Katanda

Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu

Mar Mon5th

Non, (5th century), Mother of David of WalesYstrad Mynach & Llanbradach:Canon Steven Kirk (V)

Bethlehem - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Sean Rowe

Mar Tues6th

Rectorial Benefice of Eglwysilan & Caerphilly:St. Andrew, St. Catherine, St. Ilan, St. Martin, St. Peter & St. CenyddMark Greenaway-Robbins (R) Andrew Highway (C)Pauline Smith (TV)

Bhopal - (North India) The Rt Revd Robert Ali

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Mar Wed7th

Perpetua, Felicity and their Companions (203), MartyrsDiocesan Board for Education.

Andrew Rickett (Diocesan Director of Education)

Bida - ( Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonah Kolo

Mar Thur8th

DEANERY OF PONTYPRIDDArea Dean: Michael Gable

Birmingham - (Canterbury, England)The Rt Revd David Andrew Urquhart

Birmingham - Aston - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Anne Elizabeth HollinghurstBlackburn - (York, England) The Rt Revd Julian Tudor HendersonBlackburn - Burnley - (York, England) The Rt Revd Philip NorthBlackburn - Lancaster - (York, England)

The Rt Revd Geoffrey Seagrave Pearson

Mar Fri9th

Pontypridd – Pontypridd Ministry Area:(All Saints {Glyncoch Christian Centre}, St. Catherine {Pontypridd}, Christ Church {Ynysybwl}, St. David {Hopkinstown}, St. Gwynno {Llanwynno}, St. Luke {Cilfynydd, Pontypridd}, St. Mary {Glyntaff}, St. Luke {Rhydyfelin}, St. John {The Graig}).Michael Gable (TV), Peter Lewis (TV), David Nyirongo (TV).

Bo (Sierra Leone) - (West Africa, West Africa)The Rt Revd Emmanuel Tucker

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Mar Sat10th

The Parish of Llantrisant:(Ss. Illtyd, Gwynno & Dyfodwg {Llantrisant}, St. David {Miskin}, St. Michael & All Angels {Beddau}).Canon Viv Parkinson (V) Steven Brett (C)

Boga - (Congo) The Rt Revd Mugenyi William Bahemuka

Mar Sun11th

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MOTHERING SUNDAYThe Church is the family of God. In him we find our joy and peace.Father, refresh and strengthen us by your grace. Amen

Llantwit Fardre: Philip Gullidge (V)

The Church of England The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury

Mar Mon12th

DEANERY OF RHONDDAArea Dean: Haydn England-Simon,SSC

Curate in the Deanery: Terry Cox (NSM)

Bolivia - (South America) The Rt Revd Raphael Samuel

MarTues13th

The Parish of Dinas & Penygraig:(Dinas Mission {Dinas}, St. Barnabas {Penygraig}).

Vacant

Bondo - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Johannes Angela

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Mar Wed14th

Department for Youth. Matthew Gibbon (Acting Chaplain)

Bor - (Upper Nile, South Sudan) The Rt Revd Ruben Akurdid Ngong

Mar Thur15th

Rhondda Fawr Ministry Area incorporating:

Ystradyfodwg: (Parish Church of St. John the Baptist {Ton-Pentre},

Parish Church of St. Peter {Pentre}).Pen Rhondda Fawr: (St. George {Cwmparc},

St. Matthew {Treorchy}).Tonypandy with Clydach Vale & Williamstown: (St. Andrew {Tonypandy}, St. Thomas {Clydach Vale}, St. Illtyd {Williamstown}) Haydn England-Simon SSC (V) Philip Leyshon (PinC)Terry Cox ( C) Stephen Pumford (Reader) Barbara Thomas (Reader)

Botswana - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd Metlhayotlhe Rawlings Belemi

Mar Fri16th

Parish of Porth Newydd: (St. John the Evangelist {Cymmer})Jeffrey Thomas (PinC)

Brandon - (Rupert's Land, Canada) The Rt Revd William Cliff

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Mar Sat17th

Patrick (5th century), Bishop & Patron Saint of Ireland.Parish of Pontrhondda:(St. Stephen {Ystrad Rhondda}, St. Cynon {Llwynypia},

All Saints {Trealaw})Peter Gale (V)

Brasilia - (Brazil) The Rt Revd MaurÃcio Jose Araujo De Andrade

Mar Sun18th

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT PASSION SUNDAYGod revealed the majesty of his Son on the holy mountain, before he went up to Jerusalem to suffer death on the cross.Grant us, Lord, the vision of his glory and the strength to bear our cross. Amen

Passiontide BeginsCyril of Jerusalem (386), Bishop.

(No provision for this celebration can be made this week)

Parish of Rhondda Fach Uchaf:(Holy Trinity {Tylorstown}, St. Dunstan {Ferndale}).David Jones (PinC)

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui The Most Revd Paul Kwong Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui

& Bishop of Hong Kong Island

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Mar Mon19th

Joseph of NazarethParish of Tonyrefail with Gilfach Goch:(St. Alban {Tonyrefail}, St. David {Tonyrefail},

St. Barnabas Gilfach Goch}).Canon Ruth Moverley (V) Henryk Haye (Reader) Steve Vargus (Reader)

Brechin - (Scotland) The Rt Revd Nigel Peyton

Mar Tues20th

Cuthbert (687), Bishop {previously 4th Sept}ARCHDEACONRY OF LLANDAFF

Archdeacon: Ven. Peggy Jackson

Brisbane - (Queensland, Australia):The Most Revd Phillip John Aspinall

Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force - (Australia)The Rt Revd Ian Keese Lambert

Brisbane - Northern Region - (Queensland, Australia):The Rt Revd Jonathan Holland

Brisbane - Southern Region - (Queensland, Australia):The Rt Revd Alison Taylor

Brisbane - Western Region - (Queensland, Australia):The Rt Revd Cameron Venables

Mar Wed21st

Thomas Cranmer (1556), Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley and Robert Ferrar (1555), Bishops, Teachers and Martyrs.The Governing Body of the Church in Wales and those who represent this diocese.

Bristol - (Canterbury, England:) The Rt Revd Michael Arthur HillBristol - Swindon - (Canterbury, England)

The Rt Revd Lee Stephen Rayfield

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Mar Thur22nd

DEANERY OF CARDIFFArea Dean: Canon Stewart Lisk

St. Teilo (CW) High School:Ceri Weatherall the Head-teacher, staff and students

British Columbia - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada)The Rt Revd Logan McMenamie

Mar Fri23rd

Parish of Cardiff Dewi Sant:Dyfrig Lloyd (V) Rhian Linecar (C)

Buhiga - (Burundi) The Rt Revd Evariste Nijimbere

Mar Sat24th

Oscar Romero (1980), Bishop & Martyr.Parish of St. German with St. Saviour:Phelim O’Hare (V) Michael Cook (Reader)

Tredegarville (CW) Primary School:Emma Laing the head-teacher, staff and pupils.

Bujumbura - (Burundi) The Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana

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Mar Sun25th

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT PALM SUNDAYChrist died for us while we were still sinners, and that is God’s own proof of his love towards us.Father, help us to follow the example of his great humility and endurance, and make us worthy to share his resurrection. Amen.

The Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary(Should be celebrated on the Monday after Easter Week)Cardiff St. Mary Dean Atkins (V) St. Mary the Virgin (CW) Primary School:

Nichola Pritchard, the head-teacher, staff and pupils.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem All glory, laud and honour,To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To Whom the lips of childrenMade sweet hosannas ring

The Most Revd Suheil Dawani Archbishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East & Archbishop in Jerusalem

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Mar Mon26th

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEKParish of Cathays:(St. Andrew & St. Teilo, St. Michael & All Angels)Caroline Downs (PinC) Margaret Underdown (C)Liz Haigh, Matthew Dixon, Peter Swinbank (Readers)

St. Monica (CW) Primary School:Abi Beacon the head-teacher, staff & pupils.

Bukavu - (Congo) The Rt Revd Sylvestre Bahati

Mar Tues27th

TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEKParish of Christ Church, Roath Park:Dr. Trystan Hughes (PinC) Dr. Jordan Hillebert (C)Dominic De Saulles (Reader) Sonal Davda (Reader)

Bukedi - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Samuel Egesa

Mar Wed28th

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK

Department for Children. Mrs. Christine Webb (Ch) Raye Saunders (Sec)Rev'd. Elaine Evans, (Lead Children’s Officer) {Morgannwg) Linda Newman {Margam}

Bukuru - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jwan Zhumbes

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Mar Thur29th

MAUNDY THURSDAYWoolos (6th century), King

(No provision for this celebration can be made this week)

We give thanks today as we share the supper which Christ gave to his Church for the remembrance of his Passion and Resurrection.Lord help us to celebrate your Sacrament aright, that we may know within ourselves the power of your redeeming love. Amen.

City Parish of St. John the BaptistCanon Dr. Sarah Rowland-Jones (PinC) Rhian Linecar (C)

When Jesus wept, the falling tear in mercy flowed beyond all bound; when Jesus groaned, a trembling fear seized all the guilty world around

Bunbury - (Western Australia, Australia) The Rt Revd Alan EwingMark 14 vss 35 - 36And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36He said, “Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want.” 

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Mar Fri30th

GOOD FRIDAY

For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation,thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation;

Thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,for my salvation.

Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee,I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee,

think on thy pity and thy love unswerving,not my deserving.

J Heerman

Conventional District of Tremorfa: Vacant

Bungoma – (Kenya) The Revd George Mechumo

Mar Sat31st

EASTER EVE HOLY SATURDAY

Lord, we are baptised into Christ’s death.May we die to sin and be buried with him,And through death rise like him to eternal Joy.

GabalfaVacant James Griffiths (C)David Page, John Hopkins, Dr. Michael Glenn, Pauline Page, Dr. Peter Edbury, Roderick Hillier, Sonal Davda (Readers)

Bunyoro-Kitara - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Samuel KahumaBusoga - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Paul Moses Samson Naimanhye

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SERVICES AT LLANDAFF CATHEDRALSundays

08:00 Holy Eucharist 09:00 Parish Eucharist (sung) 11:00 Choral Eucharist 12:30 Holy Eucharist 15:30 Choral Evensong 17:30 Holy Eucharist (BCP 1662 1st Sunday of the month) Services during the week: For details of the daily Eucharist, Morning and Evening Prayer and Evensong see the Cathedral Web-site.http://www.llandaffcathedral.orh.uk

DIOCESAN SPIRITUALITY GROUP.

If you are interested in exploring what the Spirituality Group can offer you or your parish community, please email the Diocesan Spirituality Group Adviser The Revd. Edward Dowland-Owen.

Email: vicar@parishofmargam.org.ukor the secretary, Rev’d. Moira Spence Email: tybara@btinternet.com 01656 881960Facebook: www.facebook.com/llandaffspiritualitygroup.

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From Fr. Colin Sutton the Diocesan Promoter of Retreats:

LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE is a Christian centre, and a place for individuals and groups to develop their spirituality by means of retreats, conferences and study groups.

A place of Christian Worship and Prayer, set in surroundings of peace, beauty and tranquility, with wildlife in abundance that never fails to catch the retreatants’ attention. Llangasty Retreat House has been used as a place of retreat by Church groups, The Mothers Union and study groups to name but a few, for over 50 years.

Llangasty Retreat House is used by Christian organizations such as, Creative Arts Retreat Movement with their Painting and Prayer retreats and the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer. Llangasty Retreat House is also an ideal place for the individual to get away from the stresses and strains of modern day life, the views from the lounge window entice you to sit, relax and marvel at God's creation.

Llangasty Retreat House, Llangasty, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7PX Tel: 01874 658250 email: enquiries@llangasty.com www.llangasty.com Charity Number 1060743

Prayer Intentions January to March 2018: Roy Saunders.

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