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Christ Church, Roath Park Lake Road North, Cardiff, CF23 5QN

Week commencing 13 March 2016

Sunday 13 LENT 5-PASSION SUNDAY 8am HOLY EUCHARIST 10am PARISH COMMUNION and FUNKY CHURCH 6pm THE BIG QUESTIONS @ CHRIST CHURCH

Monday 14 7.30pm Ladies Keep Fit, hall

Tuesday 15 2pm Good Companions, hall Wednesday 16 10am Parish Prayer Group Thursday 17 9.30am Midweek Eucharist (followed by tea and coffee) Saturday 19 9am to 5pm Benedictine Quiet Day

Sunday 20 PALM SUNDAY 8am HOLY EUCHARIST 10am PARISH COMMUNION and FUNKY CHURCH & J WALKERS 6pm LENT REFLECTION @ ST DENYS

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Welcome to Christ Church

Collect Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross we may triumph in the power of his victory; 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

The first reading is from Isaiah

This is what the Lord says – he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: ‘Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. The wild animals honour me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.

This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God

Psalm 126

Listen to the Gospel of Christ according to John

Glory to you, O Lord. Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those

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reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about half a litre of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, ‘Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages. He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. ‘Leave her alone,’ Jesus replied. ‘It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you O Christ.

Post Communion Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us that what we do for the least of our brothers and sisters we do also for you: give us the will to be the servant of others as you were the servant of all, and gave up your life and died for us, but are alive and reign, now and for ever. Amen

WEEKLY PRAYERS Sunday Pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui; for the Parish of

Barry, All Saints; for the residents of Heathwood Road; and for our organist.

Thursday Pray for Boga, Congo; for the Parish of Merthyr Dyfan; for the residents of Health Park Avenue; and for the musicians.

Sunday Pray for Jerusalem; for the Parish of St Andrews Major & Michaelston-Le-Pit; for the residents of Heath Park Drive; and for the uniformed organisations.

For the prayers for the remaining days of the week please see: www.llandaffchurchinwales.org.uk

under Faith Worship & Prayer (the Diocesan Prayer Calendar). The full list of parish streets to pray for will be posted on Christ

Church’s website in the coming weeks.

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NOTICES

LENT TALK: This evening (Sunday 13th March) at 6pm, at Christ Church, we welcome Perry Buck to speak to us about ‘What does the holocaust say about faith’. Perry is a multi-award winning communications professional and award shortlisted journalist. Perry has most recently seen his travel writing appear in Adventure Travel magazines and The Birmingham Post. His work has been published in over 30 newspapers and magazine around the world and his screenplays turned into one feature-length film and one half hour pilot for TV. His first travel book, Footsteps of Jesus, was published in October 2014. Perry’s latest book Auschwitz: the Complete Guide, was published in November 2015. Please do come to support this event, which is sure to be another great “BIG Questions” evening! LENT TALKS: Our theme this year is “More BIG Questions”

13th March 6pm @ Christ Church

Mr Perry Buck What does the holocaust say about faith?

20th March 6pm @ St Denys

Revd Paul Francis Palm Sunday

See separate brochure for more details.

EASTER FLOWERS: We do rely on your support to fund the Easter Flowers. Revd Trystan has agreed to do a Retiring Collection today (13th March). We do hope you’ll be able to help us as you so often do. Thank you.

ELECTORAL ROLL: If you are a regular worshipper at Christ Church and are not on the Electoral Roll now is a good time to join. Application forms (yellow) are in the church entrance, with details on the back of the form. If you do not qualify for the Electoral Roll you can fill in the pink form for membership of Christ Church.

BENEDICTINE QUIET DAY: Saturday 19th March 9am to 5pm. Our theme is ‘Seeking God’. See poster on Church notice board and add your name on the sign-up sheet if you are able to join us.

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CHRIST CHURCH SPRING YOUTH SOCIAL AFTERNOON: We are getting together with the youth group from St Denys Church for a range of activities over the coming months. Christ Church will act as hosts for the first event which is on Sunday 20th March from 3pm to 4.30pm in the church hall. All young people in Year 7 and above are invited, and are welcome to bring a friend. Please let Val or Sandra know if you are planning to attend, if you are bringing friends, or if you can help with catering. E mail: vjjones2000@yahoo.co.uk<mailto:vjjones2000@yahoo.co.uk> PLUS: Rescheduled visit to the youth group at Minny Street Church is now planned for Sunday 17th April, 3pm-4.30pm. The church is situated on the junction of Fanny Street and Minny Street (off Crwys Road). If anyone needs a lift please speak to Sandra. PARISH PRAYER BOARD: you are encouraged to post any prayer intentions on our Prayer Board outside the Lady Chapel. These intentions will be prayed for in the parish Prayer Group which meets every Wednesday at 10am in the Lady Chapel. Please do consider joining us if you can. CREDO MAGAZINE: please remember to collect your magazine from the back of the church. Full of articles and information for March. J WALKERS - YOUTH GROUP: our youth group will be held during the 10am service on the third Sunday of every month. The next session is 20th March and will include snacks. All 11-16 year olds are welcome. THURSDAY 9.30am EUCHARIST: Eucharists are on 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. There is tea and coffee afterwards. Numbers are growing, so come and join us!

The upcoming dates are: March 17th & April 7th

OPEN FOR PRAYER: we are now offering a midweek opening on a regular basis for general private prayer or special intentions on the first Tuesday of each month between 10.00am and 12.00 noon, the next being the 5th April. PARISH WEEKEND RETREAT: Fri 27th May - Sun 29th May at Llangasty Retreat House, Brecon. Our theme is "The Echo Within". Booking forms are available from Revd Kent. Spaces are limited, so book early!

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FLOWER ARRANGING ROTA 2016. The rota is now available and includes everyone from last year. Most arrangers should have had an email but in case there's been a technical breakdown hard copies are available in the office, as well as on the notice board.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 19th March 2016: Benedictine Quiet Day at Christ Church. Sunday 20th March 2016: Spring Youth Social afternoon. Sunday 17th April 2016: Youth group visit at Minny Street Church. Sunday 24th April 2016: Annual Vestry Meeting @ 6pm. Saturday 9th July 2016: Festival of Prayer at St Michael’s College (leaflets in porch) Notices for the Newsletter should be given to Denise Searle,

tel. 029 20763151; Email christchurch-cardiff@tiscali.co.uk

or left in the church letter box. Deadline is Wednesday.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE FROM THE

CHALICE, THEN PLEASE RECEIVE THE BREAD ONLY. -----------------------------

In the event of an EMERGENCY please leave by the nearest exit and assemble by the walled garden at the front of the car

park. -----------------------------

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ConneXion Groups (*-coordinators)

ConneXion groups meet once a month. If your name is down on this list, you should receive an email in the next week or so from your group’s coordinator to arrange a time to meet. If

your name is missing and you wanted to be in a group, we are sorry for the oversight – please do let Revd Trystan know and he will add you into a group.

Next Sunday’s Readings & Rotas

Eucharist: Isaiah 50: 4-9, Luke 19: 28-40 Reader: Colin Francis Intercessor: Mike Jenkins Welcoming Team: David Alexander, Margaret Griffiths,

Glenys Nettleton, Isabel Santore Coffee: Marjorie & John Walker, Veronica Moverley,

Steve Lazell Ministers of Communion: Howard Kilvington, Gerald Bradnum

Group 3 (evening) Linda Alexander * David Alexander Chris Vokes Derek Burston Elizabeth Burston Colin Francis Siu Chan David Greenman Gill Barker Clare Dow Group 4 (evening) Trystan & Sandra * Emma Breraton Sarah Goldsmith James & Ingrid Lianne Nicholas & Ben Claire & David Parkinson Anna Mortimore Group (evening) Sue Hurrell * Emma Laing Sandra Hughes Ruth Payne Justine Ryland Jo Jefford

Group 1 (daytime) Val Jones * Isobel Santore Peggy Ingamel Wilf Ingamel Glenys Nettleton Norma Ash Henry Yeoman Kate Riden Group 2 (evening) Haydn Hopkins * Jill Hopkins Kent Middleton Julie Waller Jane Song Claire Edwards John Griffiths Margaret Griffiths Julia Matthews Maddie Hewitt Hannah Burch

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PARISH INFORMATION

Vicar: Revd Trystan Hughes Tel: 029 20758588 Mob for emergencies: 07976523634 trystanhughes@churchinwales.org.uk

Curate: Revd Kent Middleton 07462667005 Kent.Middleton@stmichaels.ac.uk Parish Office: 029 20763151

Churchwardens: Haydn Hopkins 029 20621280

Colin Francis 029 20751773

Parish Website: www.christchurch-cardiff.org.uk Email: christchurch-cardiff@tiscali.co.uk

CHRIST CHURCH HAS BOTH FACEBOOK AND TWITTER please check them out and “like” and follow them for up to date church

information on services and events

www.facebook.com/christchurchcardiff www.twitter.com/ChristChCardiff

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PRAYERS AND VISITING PRAYER LIST: from now on names will only appear on the list for one month and will then be removed, unless you let the vicar or wardens know otherwise. Please give names of sick or those in need of prayer to Trystan or the wardens, preferably on paper and include your name too.

HOME VISITING: If you, or anyone you know, are unable to attend church due to ill health or an accident, please do let us know. If you would like one of our Pastoral Visiting team to call for a chat, to help, or to give Home Communion, we will arrange it. Please contact Gerald Bradnum on 029 20 751177 or gerald@bradnum.plus.com " --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: ……………………………………………………. Telephone:………………………… (Please tick appropriately and hand to a Welcome Team member or the Clergy)

� I would like to receive a pastoral visit. � I would like to receive Communion at home. � I would like to be prayed for by the Prayer Team. What is your prayer request? (optional) …………………………………………………………………….. Benedictine Quiet Day

Saturday, 19 March 2016 9am – 5pm

Christ Church, Roath Park

‘Seeking God’

Details in Church Porch – add name on the sign-up sheet

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Parish Weekend Retreat

Fri, 27th May – Sun, 29th May Llangasty Retreat House, Brecon

‘The Echo Within’

Spaces are limited so please book early! Booking forms are available from Revd Kent.

At Christ Church Roath Park, Lake Road North, CF23 5QN

(029) 2076 3151 enquiries@christchurch-cardiff.org.uk

Children must be accompanied

by an adult

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