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CYLCHGRAWN PLWYFPARISH MAGAZINE

Mai/May 201350c/50p

Eglwys St. Pedr Machynlleth.Eglwys St. Ust & Dyfrig Llanwrin.Eglwys St. Cadfarch Penegoes.Eglwys Y Drindod Sanctaidd Corris.

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30 TregarthMachynlleth

Dear Friends,

The end of the Easter season will come this month as we cele-brate Ascension Thursday on the 9th of May and then Day of Pen-tecost on May 19th – Whitsunday – the birthday of the Church.We don’t seem to celebrate Pentecost as we used to; after all it isa very important day in the Christian calendar. From Luke’s ac-count of that first Pentecost (Acts 2) it was an earth shatteringday for the disciples; a great wind; flames of fire resting on eachone; wild and untamable forces. It must have been both terrify-ing and exhilarating at the same time. Of course we can’t reallyknow what it was like in that room, but whatever this “something”was, it transformed a small group of frightened, puzzled andmostly uneducated men and women into a force to be reckonedwith right across the known world.

Have you ever experienced that feeling when you want to shoutfrom the rooftops “Jesus loves us”? That’s the Holy Spirit lettingyou know He’s about. To some He comes quietly and unan-nounced, transforming lives without any fuss. Jesus always deliv-ers on His promises.God didn’t send the Holy Spirit just on that first Pentecost as aone off – His Holy Spirit is amongst now, every day, waiting,watching. But (there’s always a “but”), be prepared for anythingbecause there’s no telling what the Spirit may do. There’s nogood fighting against the Spirit either – believe me I know! TheHoly Spirit gifted to the disciples on that first Pentecost – giftedto us every day of our lives – accept the gift and let Him work inyou.Join the celebration; we have a great deal to rejoice Alleluia!

With love and every blessing to you and yours

Kathleen

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The last meeting of this session was held at the Parish Office onThurs. 18th April. The service was led by the Enrolling Member.The lesson was read by Mrs. Ann Armstrong. Following the serv-ice, everyone was welcomed to the meeting, especially Mrs. Rob-erta Williams, after her operation. Members who attended, andtook part in the Lady Day service were thanked. A thank youcard was sent from Bangor to Mrs. Gwenda Price for the lovelyknitted items she had made. Members were thanked for all toilet-ries collected for the food bank in Bangor. They are in urgentneed of combs, face flannels, small towels, pens and small jotterpads. They are still collecting old spectacles.A Quiet Day has been arranged at Penmaenmawr on 26th Sept.Names to the Enrolling Member ASAP please. Mrs. Joanne Gowerwas congratulated on becoming the Provincial MU representativefor Wales at Mary Sumner House. The enrolling member reportedback to members from the Council meeting held at Porthmadogon 9th April.Our Rainbow Stall will be held on the market on Wed. 22nd May.Please bring your cakes, raffle prizes etc. to the stall by 10.00am. Members and officials were thanked for all they do for thesmooth running of the branch. Tea was served and everyone waswished a happy Summer break. J.P.

UNDEB Y MAMAU - MOTHERS' UNION

The Revd Kathleen opened our April meeting with a short serviceand Mrs Muriel Evans welcomed everyone before introducing Di-lys Williams who gave a very interesting talk on the suffragettemovement and the struggle for women's better standing in socie-ty and the right for women to vote. She outlined the long andsometimes violent fight by many outstanding women in their de-termination to improve the lives of women in a male dominatedsociety of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Final arrangements were made for the annual outing on April27th.The readers and tea hostesses were Mrs Bronwen Jones and MrsLlinos Davies.

ST PETER’S LADIES FELLOWSHIP

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Y CWRDD FESTRI BLYNYDDOLANNUAL VESTRY MEETINGS

The Annual Vestry Meeting for Machynlleth was held on Thurs-day 11 April. The following elections were made:

Church Wardens:Mr Geraint Davies, Mr Ken SearsonPCC Members:Mrs Joyce Price; Mrs Elizabeth Jones; Mr Elfed Jones; Mr G Cox;Mrs Dorothy Edwards; Mrs Margaret Davies; Mrs Margaret Hugh-es; Mr Elfyn Rowlands; Mrs Muriel Evans; Mrs Gwenda Price;Capt R.Lambert; Mrs Ann Armstrong; Mrs Margaret Searson; MrsGwenan Phillips; Mrs Jane Butler;Co-opted:Mr Henry Holt; Mrs Norina Holt;Ex-Officio;Mrs Maureen Hughes (Secretary)Mrs Marilyn Brunton (Treasurer)Finance Committee:Mrs Maureen Hughes; Mrs Elizabeth Jones; Mrs Norina Holt; CaptR. Lambert;Ex-Officio:The Priest in charge; the Church Wardens; the Treasurer; the GiftAid Secretary.

The Accounts for 2012 were presented and accepted with thanksto the Treasurer, Mrs Marilyn Brunton and the Independent Exam-iner, Mr Glyn Jones.

The Revd Kathleen thanked the Church Wardens and everyonefor their continued hard work during 2012 keeping St Peter’sopen and running smoothly, especially during the tragedy thatdeveloped in October which was a very difficult time for us all.Grateful thanks also for the personnel help and support she re-ceived.A short PCC meeting followed with discussions on the introductionof the Ministry Area, future services at St Peter’s and fund raisingevents including the re-opening of the charity shop.

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The Annual Vestry Meeting for Corris held on Monday 15 April.The following elections were made:

Church Wardens:Mrs Joanne Gower; Mrs Beth BastockPCC Members:All those whose names are on the Electoral Roll of the ParishSecretary to the PCC:Mr Chris GowerTreasurer:Mrs Christina MillerThe Annual Accounts were presented and accepted with thanks tothe Treasurer, a letter of thanks has been sent to the Independ-ent Examiner, Mr K Major.The Revd Kathleen thanked Canon Martin Riley for his help inconducting services at Holy Trinity Church, Mrs Christina Millerfor taking Morning Prayer and to all for their help and supportduring the six months she has been Priest in charge. A generaldiscussion followed regarding services and fund raising events inthe coming year.

The Annual Vestry Meeting for Llanwrin held on Monday 15 April.The following elections were made:

Wardeiniad/Church Wardens:Mr Alan Murphy; Mrs Michelle MurphyAelodau’r CPE/PCC Members:All those whose names are on the Electoral Roll of the ParishYsgrifennydd/Secretary to the PCC:Mrs Jenny WoodTrysorydd/Treasurer:Mr Lawrence Beyer

The Annual Accounts were presented and accepted with thanks tothe Treasurer and Mrs Gwenan Phillips, the Independent Examin-er. Future fund raising and social events were discussed with aview to arranging a “Parish Picnic” in the summer (weather per-mitting!). It was decided to continue with the plans to removesome pews at the back of the church in order to have a space formeetings/coffee etc and to seek a faculty.The Revd Kathleen thanked everyone for their help and supportto her and for their work in the everyday running of the Parish.

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Cynhaliwyd Cyfarfod o Festri Penegoes ddydd Mawrth, Ebrill 16April. Etholwyd y canlynol:

Wardeiniad/Church Wardens:Mr John Jones; Mrs Llinos DaviesAelodau’r CPE/PCC Members:Y rhai hynny sydd a’u henwau ar gofrestr etholwyr y Plwyf.Ysgrifenydd/Secretary:Mr John Jones;Trysorydd/Treasurer:Mrs Carys Jones

Cyflwynwyd y cyfrif ariannol am 2012, ac fe’u derbyniwyd. Diolchw-yd i’r trysorydd am ei gwaith ac i’r archwiliwr annibynnol am eugwaith yn ystod y flwyddyn. Nodwyd bod y Gyfran Blwyf wedi eidalu ar amser, ond dim ond drwy dynnu ar y gronfa wrth gefn, yrhwn na fydd yn para am byth. Cafwyd trafodaeth am y gwaith atgy-weirio sydd angen eu gwneud ar fyrder, a phenderfynwyd gwneudcais am grantiau.Diolchodd y Barchedig Kathleen i bawb am eu gwaith caled drwy’rflwyddyn.

Dates to Remember.

May 9th ASCENSION DAYMay 12th – 18th Christian Aid WeekMay 19th DAY OF PENTECOSTMay 29th Sale at Paula’s for Corris Church

Blodau’r Allor Eglwys Blwyf Machynleth.Parish Church Altar Guild.

May 5th Mrs Jillian Fletcher,May 12th Mrs Dorothy Edwards, .May 19th/26th Mrs Liz Johns, .June 2nd St Peters Fellowship.

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MACHYNLLETH, LLANWRIN & PENEGOES & CORRISGWASANAETHU’R SUL/SUNDAY SERVICES

Mai 5 May Pasg 6 Easter8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Llanwrin)11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist3:00 p.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid

Mai 12 May Pasg 7 Easter8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer(Corris)9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Penegoes)11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Mai 19 May Dydd y Pentecost The Day of Pentecost8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Llanwrin)11:00 a.m. Bilingual Holy Eucharist

Mai 26 May Sul y Drindod Trinity Sunday8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9:30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)9:30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid11:00 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Penegoes)11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Mehe’ 2 June Pentecost 28:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9:30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Eucharist (Corris)9:30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid/Holy Eucharist (Llanwrin)11:00 a.m. Bilingual Family Service & Baptism3:00 p.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid

Holy Eucharist every Wednesday 10amThursday 9th May ASCENSION DAYHoly Eucharist 7:00 pm

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ROTA OF READERS

Mai 5 May : Pasg 6 Easter8:00 am Mr Ken Searson11:00 am Mrs Jeanne Kerridge3:00 pm Mrs Joyce PriceMai 12 May : Pasg 7 Easter8:00 am Miss Pru Probert11 00 am Capt. Richard LambertMai 19 May : Dydd y Pentecost/The Day of Pentecost8:00 am Rev. Kathleen11:00 am Mr Grahame Cox/ Mrs Joyce PriceMai 26 May : Sul y Drindod / Trinity Sunday8:00 am Mr Ken Searson9:30 am Mrs Ann Armstrong11:00 am Mrs Marilyn BruntonMehefin 2 June : Pentecost 28:00 am Miss Pru Probert11:00 am Mrs Muriel Evans3:00 pm Mrs Doreen Ellis

ROTA OF SIDESPERSONS

Mai 5 May : Pasg 6 Easter8:00 am Mr Ken Searson11:00 am Mr Elfed Jones / Mr Henry Holt3:00 pm Mrs Gwenda PriceMai 12 May : Pasg 7 Easter8:00 am Mr Elfyn Rowlands11:00 am Capt. Richard Lambert / Mr Geraint DaviesMai 19 May : Dydd y Pentecost/The Day of Pentecost8:00 am Mr W.Ll Williams11:00 am Mrs Muriel Evans / Mrs Margaret DaviesMai 26 May : Sul y Drindod / Trinity Sunday8:00 am Mr Ken Searson9:30 am Mr Emyr Roberts11: 00 am Mrs Dorothy Edwards / Mrs Pauline DaviesMehefin 2 June :Pentecost 28:00 am Mrs Elizabeth Jones11:00 am Mr Elfed Jones / Mr Henry Holt3:00 pm Mrs Joyce Price

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Obituary.The funeral service of Mr Ronald McNeilly took place at St Peter’sChurch on the 25 April led by the Revd Kathleen. Mr Nigel McNeillyread a poem in tribute to his brother. Ronnie was born and bred inMachynlleth where he lived all has life quietly raising his family andenjoying his hobby of fishing, passing on his skills to his boys andhis friends alike. He dealt with his aggressive illness with courageand dignity. He leaves many happy memories for his family andmany friends. Donations in memory of Ronnie are towards YsbytyGlanclwyd Cancer Centre and Brain Tumour Cancer Research. Burialtook place at Newtown Road Cemetery.We send our sincere sympathy to his wife, Hazel, his sons, Wayneand Jamie and to all his family.

Parish Register.Baptism: Born anew of water and the Holy Spirit .

April 7 Maria Natasha Pearl Price - Adult Baptism Dawson Price, son of Edward & Maria Price, Morgan Edmond Price, son of Edward & Maria Price,

Frank Smith, son of Frank & Chrystal Smith, Sian Angharad Owen, merch Malcolm & Eirlys Owen,

Burials: Grant him, O Lord, eternal restApril 25th Ronald McNeilly, 101 Tregarth, Machynlleth

Sickness.There have been quite a few parishioners not enjoying the best ofhealth of late and we send our love and prayers to them, hopingthat they will be enjoying better health very soon. We also remem-ber in our prayers all who are grieving the loss of a loved one, forthose who find life difficult at present, we place them all in God’shands in the hope that they may feel the comfort of His love.

Loving and gracious Lord,we bring before you all who are struggling at this time.

We ask your presence to bring them comfort and hope,that they may know your love and care, through Jesus Christ our

Lord.

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BRYNGWYN HALL

On Saturday 27th April the Ladies Fellowship organised a visit toBryngwyn Hall a house privately owned by Auriol Marchioness ofLinlithgow, located on the borders of Powys, and Cheshire nearLlanfyllin. Bryngwyn stands in nine acres of award winning gar-dens leading down to a beautiful nine acre lake and set in sixtyacres of oak studded parkland. The Marchioness was on hand toconduct a tour of the house and grounds followed by afternoontea.The WI and other’s where invited along with a total of 14 parish-ioners making the journey.

Bryngwyn Hall was featured on BBC Wales' documentary "A Sum-mer In Wales" where you saw behind the scenes at Bryngwyn,from House and Garden tours, They also run Weddings, Func-tions and Courses in Etiquette and Modern Manners to SimulatedGame Days with Clays.Auriol Marchioness of Linlithgow in the Dining Room at Bryngwyn

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St Peter’s answer to “Last of the Summer Wine “at Bryngwyn Hall.

Happy group on arrival at Bryngwyn Hall with Auriol Marchionessof Linlithgow at the back of the group.

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News around the Parish

Corris

Jumble Sales

Holy Trinity Corris held sales over the Easter Weekend atPaula’s in Bridge Street. This was well supported, manythanks to all who contributed in anyway. Special thanksto Paula, for once again allowing us to use her home forthis fund raising event.

Mother’s Union

On the 25th March members of Corris Branch were givena very interesting talk by Christina Miller about ‘Mary’ onwhat would have normally have been Lady Day, (but wasmoved to 8 April due to Easter).

On the 9th April it was the MU Spring council meetingheld at St John’s church in Porthmadog. This was the firstcouncil meeting for our new Diocesan President CarolCooper. A talk was given in the afternoon by Bishop An-drew about Ministery Area’s followed by a lovely tea pro-vided by Porthmadog Branch.

We wish Canon Martin and Beryl “Bon Voyage” as they travel tothe United States to visit their son.

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St Peter’s Spring Walks.

A dedicated group of walkers set out on the April walk in andaround Cregennin Lake near Cader Idris and where rewardedwith a beautiful day and views to die for.

The next walk will take place on Saturday 11th May leaving StPeter’s Church at 09:30 hrs. The walk will commence from thetop of Penglais Hill, Aberystwyth (parking available on left handside opposite turning for Clarech) We will then walk over to Con-stitution Hill then onto Clarech via coastal path and return. Re-freshments are available in the cafe on top of Constitution Hillbut a packed lunch is recommended. Limited lifts are available,but dependant on numbers another car would be much appreci-ated. Please contact cliveandhelena@hotmail.co.uk or07896781773 for further details.

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High Class Meat PurveyorsWilliam Lloyd Williams.All types of meat cut for deep freeze.All stock dressed at our own abattoir.E.E.C. No. 7069.Retailer & Wholesaler.

5 Maengwyn StreetMachynlleth, PowysTel:01654 702106, 703280, 702193 Mob: 07836 685548

CÔR LLANWNOG

It was a great pleasure to welcome Côr Llanwnog to St Peter’sChurch on Thursday evening the 11th April. Their performance ofSteiner’s “The Crucifixion” was well worth waiting for and thor-oughly enjoyed by all present. The Revd Kathleen thanked MrGraham Marshman, the musical director, Mr Tudur Jones at theorgan and the ladies and gentlemen of the choir for a truly lovelyevening.£396 was raised for Church funds. Thanks to all who supportedthe evening and to the ladies who provided refreshments for thechoir.

CHARITY SHOP.

The Charity Shop will be re-opening in June at the Parish Office.Please remember us when you do your spring cleaning! Pleasecontact Mrs Joyce Price (702421) or Mrs Margaret Searson(703253) for further information.

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