july 2015 parish of killay magazine

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Parish of Killay - Who’s WhoVicar: The Revd. Timothy J. Williams The Vicarage, 30 Goetre Fach Road, Killay, Swansea ) 01792 204233

St Hilary'sReaders: David Morgan

Eucharistic Assistants: Gillian Hutchinson, David Morgan, Eileen Nielsen, Alan Pickard

Churchwardens: Jeremy Harris ) 07717 373435 Valerie Beynon ) 204352

Church Treasurer: Alan Pickard ) 204717

Sacristan: Bryan Smale ) 402559

Servers: Beryl Claybrook, Catherine Swain, Steve Lewis, Bryan Smale, John Williams, Stephanie Budski

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Parish MagazineEditor: Father TimCopy Editor: Roger Rees ([email protected]) ) 207916Commissioning Editor and Printer: Eric ThomasAdvertising & Distribution: Ken James

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The Vicar Writes……July 2015ear Friends

Life is always changing and everything, whether good or bad, will eventually come to an end. As we age, our body changes. We

have health problems, emotional problems and spiritual problems. Nothing in this life remains the same; only God is unchanging and constant in His love, at all times. In a parish, from time to time, a new vicar is appointed and the parish adapts to the new spiritual leader.

It hardly seems possible that fifteen years ago we arrived in the parish and yet here we are on the verge of moving to Kidderminster. As from August 18th, our Address will be St. John's Vicarage, 33 Lea Bank Avenue, Kidderminster, DY11 6PA.

It has been a very real privilege to serve the parish of Killay and to share in the lives of many people in those years. The contact with the schools over the years has enabled me to meet many children and young people – I love the ‘Hello Fr. Tim’ that greets me around the village from them. I have also had the privilege of being Chair of Governors at Olchfa working for the good of the pupils at the school.

Sharing in the events of your lives has been joyful through the services of Marriage and Renewal of Vows: it has been thankful through the very many Baptism Services I have conducted: it has been moving to share in the times of sorrow that many of you have experienced over the years as we also tried to give thanks for what has been and in the hope of what will be.

It has been a privilege to be involved with the Rugby Club and many different organisations and projects over the years. And I am grateful to God for all the opportunities that have come my way.

It has been challenging to be Vicar of the parish because I’ve ruffled a few feathers too and felt the consequential heat! I am not and have not been perfect; all I have tried to do is to make the love of God real and to tell the Good News. Truth is more important than popularity, service more important than benefit, reality more important than

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hypothesis; development of ministry is costly too but the benefits are without measure.

I leave at a time of hope and excitement for the parish, with the ushering in of Ministry Areas and I shall pray for you as you seek to work out God's will for you.

Finally, I want to thank all of you for your love, prayers, and support. Mary, the boys and I thank you for the many good wishes and thanks we have received from people in the parish, both churchgoers of all denominations and non–churchgoers; that has been encouraging and heart warming both now and through the years. It is hard to leave; we see Swansea as home and Killay will always have a special place in our hearts as we have lived here for over half our married life, Tom was baptised in St Hilary's and Ben was confirmed there. Church is always much more to us than just 'Tim's job'. Wherever we go we are welcomed into other people's families which is particularly touching as our own families are spread far and wide. However, I believe God has called me to serve him in Kidderminster and so we go, as always, seeking to do his will.

As I said in the beginning of this farewell note, change is inevitable and all of us have to adjust to it. Just remember what I said over and over, "Smile because God loves you." Please pray for us as we will pray for you.

With Every Blessing,

Yours in Christ

Thank youIt was really special to be able to celebrate my Silver Jubilee of priesting at St Hilary's where I celebrated my first mass 25 years ago. I would like to thank everybody who helped make it such a happy, memorable occasion. From the guest Preacher to the people who made the tea and did the washing up, to all who came. A special thanks to Eileen who did all the photocopying. Thanks too for the painting which was very touching.

Our Vision: A family, rooted in Christ, committed to transforming lives by:Gathering as God’s people – Growing more like Jesus – Going out in the power of the Spirit.


Interviews every Monday 6pm – 7pm

Music Society 2nd Monday 7.30pm

Mothers’ Union 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2pm

Brownies every Tuesday 6pm

Luncheon Club every Wednesday 11am -‐ 2pm

Ladies’ Guild every Wednesday 7.30pm

Bowls every Friday evening 7pm -‐ 10pm

Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd Friday in the month at 2pm in the Choir VestrySimeon Fellowship last Tuesday of the month at 7.15 pm at Dunvant Rugby Club

Monthly DiaryJuly 20155th 10.30am Trinity 5

6.00pm Evensong

9th 11:00am Thursday Holy Eucharist

10th 2.00pm Prayer Meeting led by Beryl Claybrooke

12th 10.30am Trinity 66.00pm Combined Evensong at Siloam

18th 11:00am Thursday Holy Eucharist

19th 10.30am Trinity 76.00pm Evensong

23rd 11:00am Thursday Holy Eucharist

26th 10.30am Trinity 86.00pm Evensong

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Rotas for July 2015

Readers at Morning Eucharist5th 1st Jan Lewis12th 1st Margaret Thomas 2nd Gwynneth Prestwood19th 1st Ken James 2nd Mike Powell26th 1st Kay Phillips 2nd Julie Phillips

Offertory Procession5th Junior Church12th Barbara & Eric Thomas19th Geraldine & Roger Rees26th Glenys & David Vaughan

Altar Flowers5th Liz Sellick12th Eileen Wilson19th Memory of Pearl Rees26th Sally Bowen

Sidespersons

July Sylvia & Mike Powell, Eddie Rowe, John WilliamsAugust Ken James, Brian Wilkins, Julie Cole, Beryl Claybrooke

Sponsor for Bread & Wine

Hugh & Pat Stratton

Coffee 5th Pam Davies 12th Jan & Steve Lewis 19th Ann Llewellyn 26th Roy Chapman

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St Martin’s Church DunvantJuly 2015

Date Service Time Sidesperson Reader

5th Holy Eucharist 8.00am R Draisey M Draisey

12th Sung Eucharist 10.30am at St Hilary’s

19th Sung Eucharist 9.00am S Charles-‐Phillips S Gardner

26th Sung Eucharist 9.00am G Lewis L Lewis

Altar Flowers

5th Daisy Williams

19th Joan Williams

26th Jane Riseborough

Bread & Wine

Barbara Heath

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Parish NewsWe pray for those who are ill at home, in hospital or nursing homes: Phyllis Harries, Emlyn Bawden, Joan Davies, Olwen and John Isles, Jean Dobbs, Bill Ivey, Gwyneth Bartley (recently undergone surgery but now at home being cared for by her dear sister Brenda), Pam Ward & Graham Treharne. Glenda Pelzer is now home and has already taken a few steps and it was good to see her back in church. We were pleased to see Mike Banks in church, as he has also undergone surgery. We remember, with gratitude, those who are lovingly caring for them.

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On Thursday morning we were all sad to hear of the death of dear Joyce Ivey. A lovely, happy lady, always in church on Sunday mornings -‐ big smile for everyone. We send our love and prayers to Bill and daughter Christine and her family. More about Joyce in August magazine.

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Brenda Perry wishes to sincerely thank her church family for their cards, telephone calls, flowers and visits at the time of Glyn's death. She and Robert were most grateful to see so many of us at St. HiIary’s Church for his funeral service.

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We remember in our prayers Adrian Williams and his family on the death of his father, Peter Williams on 24 May, his family having spent the day with him. Right up to a few months ago, Peter was a sidesman at St. HiIary’s. He undertook his duties with reverence and dignity (he knew what the duties of a sidesman were and carried them out to the last letter); every Thurday morning at 10.10am he came into Church to prepare the books etc. for the 11am service; bells would be rung on the due time, the same number of rings every week. For many years he had been a Sunday School teacher.Peter was born and brought up in Manselton and attended St. Michael's Church; he sang in the choir and was also an altar server. Peter served in both the Merchant Navy and Royal Air Force. He married Esme (a Manselton girl) in St. Michael's Church in 1962 -‐ sadly she died in 2006. He and Esme came to live in Killay and Adrian was born in Goetre Bellaf; Peter lived there until April when, owing to ill health, he moved to Northampton to be with Adrian and his family -‐ he adored his granddaughter Francesca and was always proud to talk about her.Peter was both a Swansea City Councillor and a Killay Community Councillor and a Member of Penllergaer Freemasons Lodge.Esme and Peter loved to travel and had visited Hong Kong, New Zealand and many European Countries

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Eileen again thanks everyone who contributed to Christian Aid. Up to date our charitable giving has been over £700 and Rev. Sean Stillman of Zac's Place (doing


good work supporting the homeless community) was grateful for our donation of £100.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Jan & Steve Lewis on their Pearl Wedding Anniversary (15th June). Thank you both from all your guests; it was a party not to be forgotten -‐ wonderful food, wine etc. All of us are awaiting the postman to call with the invitation to your 40th Anniversary. Rebecca, how have you managed to bring up two such parents? Of course we know -‐ you are a sensible, understanding, patient, lovely girl! You have indeed needed all these qualities.

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Sunday 14 June -‐ St. Hilary’s Church: Combined Evensong with Ebenezer Chapel, Capel y Crws Chapel, Ebenezer Chapel & Siloam Chapel.A meaningful service was held, attended by over 70 people; Fr. Tim gave an emotional sermon asking all to pray for him and for Mary as they prepare to leave the place they would always call "home". Heini Jones offered the prayers of the chapels and the Community of Killay; Chris Cole gave an emotional tribute about the work of Fr. Tim over the past 15 years and the years prior to him moving to West Cross. “Our loss is Kidderminster’s gain -‐ you are more than the Parish Priest -‐ you are a person of humility, warmth of character with a comforting hand and word for everyone. When I needed your support during these past months you were there. But I will also miss your laugh and your colourful shirts & waistcoats". Chris also thanked all present for their prayers and sympathy during his wife’s illness and recent death. He then, on behalf of all chapels, presented Fr. Tim with a Book of Liturgies from Lindisfarne by Ray Simpson. Fr. Tim expressed his thanks to Chris for his kind words and to Heini for his prayers -‐ he said that he had appreciated their friendship and said he was sad that Fr. Kelly had been unable to be present, as he regarded it a privilege to have worked with the ‘legend’ that was Fr. Kelly. He expressed his hope that such combined services would continue as he was passionate about worshiping together. In offering his thanks for the gift of Liturgies, Fr. Tim said that he would make immediate use of it in his new Parish. After the service everyone partook of a festive board in the Parish Centre. Thanks to all who had contributed towards the refreshments and those who helped prepare the Hall and the clearing afterwards.

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55 Years of Priesthood: On Wednesday 24th June, Canon Geoffrey Thomas celebrated the 55th Anniversary of his Ordination and we were delighted and privileged to be present at the celebratory Eucharist on 21 June, and to enjoy refreshments with him afterwards.

Canon Geoffrey commenced his Ministry in Llansamlet Church and then travelled to Jos in Nigeria. Then he became Vicar of Townhill and he ended his active Ministry in All Saints, Oystermouth. He has been faithful to us in Killay for over 15 years. Fr. Tim, in his moving tribute and gratitude to Canon Geoffrey, said that “You stayed, you ministered and you got on with the work of God".


Tim referred to his and Canon Geoffrey's 81 years of combined service and quoted St. Paul's words to the Corinthians “we are but earthenware jars holding a divine treasure but the overwhelming power comes from God and not from us".Fr. Tim concluded his tribute, "His and my years (81 in total) are but a drop in the bucket. But that bucket is the bucket of Jesus Christ our High Priest, a ministry sustained by family and many friends and parishioners. We give thanks to Almighty God for that Grace and family and friends today, and our very dear, devoted, faithful, friend Canon Geoffrey Thomas."We, in the Parish, would not have the luxury of so many services if it were not for him -‐ in spite of being unwell -‐ going into hospital after a service -‐ celebrating on a Thursday morning although having been in hospital a day so previously; what a true Christian. Canon Geoffrey could not have carried out his duties in Wales and Nigeria over these past 55 years without the love, support and care of Margaret; she welcomes everyone to their home and is always pleased to meet us in church or in the street. Our prayers to both Canon Geoffrey and Margaret on this very special occasion are for improved health for the future, and to give thanks that they both are members of our church family.

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Congratulations to Carol & Tim Conway’s daughter, Rhiannon who is at University in Manchester doing a degree in Medicine. She decided to do an Intercalated degree in Pathology and recently learned she has achieved a 2 -‐ 1 in this subject. She will return to her Medical degree in August and, after a further 18 months study, hopes to qualify as a Doctor in 2017. We wish her continued success and await the happy outcome of her studies.

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Janet & Steve Lewis would like to thank everyone for their cards and good wishes on the occasion of their Pearl Wedding Anniversary.

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Fr Tim’s 25 Anniversary of Priesthood was celebrated on Wednesday 24 June with a Sung Eucharist at St Hilary’s attended by Bishop Anthony and a number of clergy from the locality and further afield. A painting of the Vicarage was presented to Fr Tim at the Parish Hall after the service (see photo on centre pages)

KILLAY & DISTRICT LUNCHEON CLUB

COFFEE MORNING & BRING & BUY SALESt Hilary’s Church Hall

Wednesday, 8th July. 10:30 am

COME & JOIN US


Music Society

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The Church Hall was filled to capacity for the June Meeting with members of the Society, many of our church friends and family and friends of the Ariosa Singers who entertained us at the Coffee Evening. Director of the ‘Singers’, Mrs Penny Ryan, who is very well known, generally, in music circles, and at All Saints Church, Oystermouth in particular, where she, along with husband Lesley, are responsible for several choirs; had put together an excellent programme of music which included contributions from no fewer than fifteen young soloists, with ages ranging from ten to twenty years of age, some singing more than once and a couple of them singing duets. The music, which had been chosen and practised, was very varied, mostly well-‐known but all really well and bravely performed.Songs from the Shows such as Wicked, Cinderella, Chess, Guys & Dolls, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, A Little Night Music, Miss Saigon, Showboat, Les Miserables, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Oliver were performed by Reuben Nicholas, Emma Poneskis, Rhys Hunter, Alexander lles, Anna Cooper, George lngmire, Erin Jones, Fred Cooper and Mollie Thomas.Excerpts from Operas: La Boheme, Carmen and The Marriage of Figaro were performed by Anna Cooper and two by Keeley Morgan.Other well-‐known classics which were performed were ‘Wings of a Dove’ and

‘Pie Jesu’ by a very young Dominic Castleton; ‘Don’t put your daughter on the Stage’, an amusing rendition by Alexander lles; ‘Ave Maria’ by Erin Jones; ‘The Fields of Athenry’ -‐ a traditional C19 lrish Folk Song by Keely Morgan; and ‘Panis Angelicus’, a duet by Georgie lngmire and Reuben Nicholas; and the programme was interspersed with three lovely songs in Welsh: ‘F‘annwyl wyt ti’(You are my beloved) ‘Mae hiraeth yn y mor’ (There is longing in the Sea) and M’il harddach wyt na rhosyn gwyn” (You are a thousand times more beautiful than

the white rose). All sung beautifully by Liam McGlinchey -‐ who came third in the Boys Solo Competition at the recent Urdd Eisteddfod at Caerphilly -‐ quite an achievement!

Of course none of the evening’s entertainment could have taken place without the expert accompaniment of Hywel Evans, to whom we are extremely grateful.We are also most grateful for the hard work of the Society’s committee members for preparing and serving the refreshments; to other society members who provided the refreshments; to everyone who supported the event and to the many people who helped to stack away all the tables and chairs afterwards.A ‘Bucket Collection’, which was taken at the end of the evening in aid of


Elhers-‐Danios Syndrome, from which one of the choristers suffers and is the chosen charity for the Ariosa Singers this year, realised £105, for which the choir was extremely grateful!!

At the next meeting, which will be held on Monday, 13th July, we shall be entertained by Rev. Clive Williams who will give a talk on the life and work of the composer ‘Rossini’.

Eric Thomas

HANDBELL RINGINgThe local Handbell Ringing Group are looking for new

members.

If you are interested in trying out a new hobby, contact:

Jill Francis Tel: 01792 796735e.mail: [email protected]

The Ariosa Singers


Mothers’ Union

Wichi waveA special gathering of Mothers’ Union branches in St Paul’s Parish Centre, Sketty took place at the beginning of June. The occasion was a visit by Chris Wallis, brother of Anita who is a member of the Mothers’ Union in Sketty, and his wife Helena. Chris and Helena live and work in a Wichi Indian community in Argentina, near to the border with Paraguay.

We enjoyed a presentation of slides and a talk telling us about the traditional lifestyle of these people and how it is rapidly changing with the invasion of the modern world through television and the building of roads. We heard a reading from Psalm 119 from a complete Bible that has been translated into the Wichi language. Although it was originally his work as an anthropologist which took him to this place, Christian faith is important to Chris and he teaches an Abundant Life course in the diocese there – a diocese bigger than the UK. While land and language rights are very important for the Wichi people, Chris believes that deepening their faith is even more important as this will help them find their way through difficult and changing times. Education has brought one kind of learning, but somehow diminished the inner spiritual development of traditional upbringing. One of the slides showed a traditional greeting of the Wichi people to be taken from their community to others – a waving of hands which we returned enthusiastically to be taken as a greeting in return.


The Mothers’ Union in Argentina is now linked with ours and this was a good way to feel we have a connection with them, to help as we pray for them.

A lovely and interesting afternoon, rounded off with tea and cake, and conversation with friends.Reproduced by kind permission of Alison Jones, Curate of St Paul’s

The meeting on June 16th began with a short service led by Mrs. Margaret Thomas, deputising for Mrs. Carol Pickard. Margaret then introduced Mrs. Sarah Harris.

Sarah was wearing a beautiful sari which was 6m long. She explained that, in the shop where she bought it, there were piles of neatly folded saris which the owner proceeded to fling open one after another. They saw a little boy in the back room patiently folding them up again!

Sarah belongs to Elim Church and, after hearing a talk on India, she felt called by what she had heard and knew she had to go – very difficult as, at the time, she was married with children, a nurse and had some serious problems. Also, how could she afford it? An idea was given to her. As she was able to make delicious jam, chutney and scones, why not sell them? In the first month she made £100. Eventually she had enough for the trip and to sponsor a well which provided enough water for 200 people.

On arrival, her first impression was heat, noise, colour, movement and smell – spices, smoke, cooking, fumes and sewage. Only 1 in 4 people have access to a proper toilet. Others use open pits or open latrines.

200 million children live on the streets and 50% of children are undernourished.Some are lucky enough to be taken into care with food and


safety and some education although with poor facilities. Most girls are illiterate. Children live dangerously on railway lines and beg. If caught, they are beaten or taken into a house where they become slaves.

Sarah spent a day in a leper colony. As a nurse, it was an eye – opener. Although 90% of people have natural immunity and leprosy is not easily caught, there is still a stigma and lepers are outcasts, living in poor areas. It can be treated if diagnosed early. Sarah helped in a dressing clinic, in the open air, with one doctor and very basic resources. Because most have no shoes, the dressings immediately become filthy and infections follow.

Sarah felt the presence of God in 2 amazing coincidences. On returning home, she decided to raise funds to buy Velcro sandals for the lepers. The following week, a street pastor whom she knew was given a bag of Velcro sandals when she really needed flip-‐flops. She gave them to Sarah and they were taken to the lepers.

The second coincidence was “the sweets”. They would always take sweets to the lepers but, on one trip, not having bought any, they stopped to buy some. All they could get were unwrapped lollies – perfect for the lepers whose hand injuries meant that they couldn’t unwrap sweets but could hold lolly sticks!

Mostly there is segregation of the sexes, even in church, although Sarah and her friends were treated with dignity.

300,000 more girls than boys die in a year. Girls are seen as a burden and mainly not educated.

Out of 27 million births, 2 million die before their 1st birthday. Many children are forced into the sex industry, usually to finance their families. Many girls are married before they are 13 with many horrific consequences from early pregnancies.

Before Sarah’s 2nd trip, she was involved in the financial burden of a divorce. In one meeting with other prospective travellers, Sarah chatted to a very well-‐heeled lady who asked if there would be a buffet car on the train! Sarah said “no, only cockroaches, mice, etc and various odd people offering maybe soup or samosas”. It turned out that this lady was a divorce lawyer, desperately needed by Sarah and who willingly helped her. Sarah felt this was another God-‐given coincidence.

Elim Church are supporting a pastor, who is also a translator, Thomas and his wife Mercy. Mercy needs a caesarean operation for which they are raising funds. Thomas and Mercy also foster children who live too far from the school to travel each day.


Although now supposedly discontinued, the caste system is still there. 25% of the population are outcasts, classed lower than dogs. Widows are also believed to be unlucky, some abandoned by family and socially avoided.

One of Sarah’s job allocations was merely sorting toys and pencils, but then she thought that was great, because that’s what the children would remember. All jobs are important to God.

This was such a heartfelt, amazing look into life in India, where the rich are very rich, and the poor are very poor and never the twain shall meet.

Sarah was thanked for her fascinating talk, an intriguing insight into life in India.

Barbara Roberts

Events in July:

Fri July 3rd Monthly Eucharist 11:00 am St Mary’s, SwanseaTues July 7th Summer Tea Party 2:00 pm Parish Centre Tickets £2.50. Bring & Buy and Raffle. All welcome.Wed July 15th Gower Deanery Festival 2:30 pm St Catherine’s, Gorseinon

Mothers’ Union Afternoon TeaTuesday 7 July 2015 at 2pm

in the Parish CentreBring & Buy and Raffle

All welcomeTickets £2.50

Available from Sue Mapp or Eileen Wilson


MU Festival BreconHere is a selection of photos taken when Mothers’ Union members from Clyne Deanery went to Brecon Cathedral for the Diocesan Festival on June 10th. They enjoyed a bright sunny day and a lovely meal at the Abercrave Inn on the way home.


Canon Geoffrey celebrating his 55 Years of Priesthood

Fr Tim celebrating his 25 Years of Priesthood


Ladies Guild

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On June 3rd, Ann Marvelly and her husband came along to our Guild to give us a really interesting talk on Nicholaston House in Gower where, I’m sure, some of you have visited.

The house was built in the 1880’s by a retired sea-‐captain as he

wished to spend his final years in a peaceful spot overlooking the sea and he could not have chosen a finer location! The building was extended in the 1960’s and, in 1998, Swansea City Mission purchased the house as a Christian Conference and Retreat Centre.The house is set in it’s tree lined grounds. The front overlooks the stunning bay of Oxwich whilst a country lane separates the back from Cefn Bryn where sheep, ponies and cattle roam across miles of open moorland. The beach is about a 20 minute walk down the lane through Nicholaston Woods.The gardens, which overlook the sea, are designed to encourage relaxation and a sense of peace. The house is a member of the Quiet Garden Trust and has a wild bird garden. The Celtic style chapel may be used for groups or individuals seeking time alone with God.The house is available for relaxation, enjoyment and time out, and it is an ideal place for church and fellowship groups to spend time together for days or weekends.

People need to get away from the pressures of life for different reasons and the house is an ideal place just to chill out and find peace and quiet.Thank you both so very much for your talk.

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On June 10th it was interesting to learn of the experiences that Pippa Rees had working for the Civil Service in the Far East.Born in Swansea in 1950, Pippa (aged 1) & her mother joined her father, also in the Civil Service, in Hong Kong. She returned to the UK for her education and, on leaving university, returned to Hong Kong working alongside 14 Chinese under graduates for 5 years. Having to learn the language, she became fluent in Cantonese and had a good knowledge of Mandarin to become a Government Consultant. She worked abroad helping ministries to avoid corruption and training civil servants.In 1997, she spent time working in the United States, returning in 2002 when, with six others, formed a private company.In 2003 she was asked to join a team visiting Kabul in Afghanistan. She met up with a group of Afghanistan women at the airport, some of whom had received an excellent education in the States and gave Pippa good advice on life for women in Afghanistan.Pippa said it was estimated that 62 million girls around the world were


denied education. Some countries allow them about three years but, as soon as they reach puberty, they are married or sent out to work. This applies particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In 2006 Pippa was asked to work with the Ministry of Interior, first receiving training on how to operate in a hostile environment.A leg infection which, in turn, led to a damaged heart, caused her semi-‐retirement , but she delighted us with some amusing stories of working as a government official.

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The Guild summer outing on 17th June, was, as usual, quite an eventful day. Our first port of call was the Penderyn Whisky Distillery near Hirwaun where, on arrival, we were told that it was not in production as it was annual maintenance week !We were split into two groups and, following a short time in the museum describing the history of Penderyn, we were taken around the distillery by very knowledgeable guides who described the method of making whisky and the functions of the beautifully polished brass and copper stills.

In spite of production being suspended, there was a very strong smell of whisky. At the end of the tour

we were taken into a room where we were offered tastes of two spirits, whisky, gin, vodka or a cream liqueur (similar to Baileys), all of which are made at Penderyn. Several ladies accepted the tasters but the majority opted for a miniature bottle to take home instead. A most enjoyable morning.A buffet lunch had been arranged at The New Inn, Ystradfellte so the landlady came to Penderyn to tell the coach driver the shortest route; however he said he knew a way as he

was a school transport driver. He then left in the opposite direction. After a while, and

whispers by some Guild members that we were now in Merthyr, Gwynneth approached him and was told that he thought we were going to Cyfarthfa Castle! She very patiently explained that we going there AFTER lunch. He turned around, heading for Glynneath and the long winding road to the New Inn, where we arrived 40 minutes later. The short route took ten minutes. Following a buffet lunch, we returned along the same long, winding mountain road to Merthyr and the Castle. Members, some of whom had never visited before, were most impressed with the castle and especially with the gardens and a room displaying artwork made from recycled cans, bottle tops and babies' dummies.We returned to the New Inn, via the same route which, again, was shrouded in mist and, following our


meal, we came back to Killay along the same road!In spite of the monotony of the route, it was an enjoyable day, thanks to Gwynneth. Guild was cancelled on 24th June as the hall was needed for the celebration of Father Tim's 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.

Gwynneth Prestwood & Pam Davies

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Parish Outing (28th June)A bit of a dreary start to the day with rain and mist but we set off with hope in our hearts that it would change as we approached our destination -‐ Bristol. Well, it did change, at about 4:00, just as we were due to board the bus for our return journey!Never mind, I think most of us had an enjoyable time around the Waterfront and maybe some even ventured as far as the shops. There were boat trips up and down the estuary round the docks and some visited the Aquarium. Although the sun was reluctant to put in an appearance, it didn’t rain all day and we were able to walk around most of the time without umbrellas & coats.The service in the Cathedral at 3:30 was a lovely calming experience which most of us enjoyed. The meal in the Masons Arms, Bryncethin met all expectations and rounded off the day nicely. Our driver, Nigel, was very obliging and delivered us safely back to St Hilary’s about 9:00pm.

italian delight

Whilst on a recent cruise we visited Sicily where we ascended by Cable Car to the tiny medieval village of Erice. It is a naturally fortified position that has been occupied for thousands of years by the Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Normans, all of whom have left their particular styles of architecture and culture on this tiny place. You enter the village through a large gateway; just follow the cobbled streets up the main street called Corso Vittorio Emanuele where you come across the principal church, the Chiesa Madre, which is fourteenth century in origin. This church was outstanding because it had a nineteenth century neo-‐gothic interior and, unlike some ornate Roman Catholic churches, was very plain colours and a beautiful roof of cream almost like as if it had been covered by marzipan. Erice also is famous for its almond pastries and biscuits which are stacked up in lots of ‘pasticceria’. I am sorry to say we did not indulge but had a coffee in the dinky little plaza and enjoyed the magnificent views. We had a lovely day here and maybe we will, someday, revisit Erice; it was very relaxing unlike our other experience when we cycled around Athens....but that is a story for another day.

Roger and Margaret Draisey


A Glance into the FutureIn a year’s time St Hilary’s will be celebrating its 90th anniversary. August 1926 saw the opening of the church, having moved from its previous site on Dunvant Road where the iron clad building was known as St. Martin’s. Many of you will recall the year 2001 when we celebrated our 75th anniversary with many extra services and functions. At that time Father Tim was newly installed into his role as Vicar of the parish and here we are in 2015 saying goodbye to him as he moves on in his career.During his time with us, many innovations have been introduced into our religious life and, in order to record what has happened, it is pertinent at this time to further the History of the Parish by expanding the publications written in 1976 and 2001 and bring the story right up to date. What the future holds for St Hilary’s is open for much deliberation. Many questions are being asked as to the future of our parish. At present the Parochial Church Council are debating and working on the movement to join with the parishes of Sketty and Tycoch to form a much larger parish. The administration of this larger parish naturally is of concern. At present the thinking is that we will be administered by a central Ministry Area Steering group. This group would consist of three lay members from each parish and the Ministry Area stipendiary priests. A concern here for St Hilary’s is that of questioning whether or not we will see Father Tim’s replacement in the role of parish vicar or that of a curate working throughout the larger area. If that is to be the norm, then will the parish be able to provide for its members the service that the vicars of the past have done? I am sure every effort will be made by the steering committee to see to it that the administration and the day to day activity of the Church will not falter.Change is inevitable and we must welcome and accommodate it with an open mind. Nevertheless in the assumed role of parish historian I have started on recording the last fifteen years of the parish and hope that we produce this extension to what has been published in the past during next year. In order to enhance this intended publication Father Tim has agreed to have a parish photograph taken on the morning of his last service with us, that is July 19th. Details of which will be in the Sunday morning bulletin shortly. David Morgan.


During a visit to the retirement home, I asked the Director, “how do you determine whether or not a person should be institutionalized?”

“Well”, said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, and then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub”.

“Oh, I understand”, I said. “A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup”.

“No”, said the Director. “A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?”

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A blonde goes to Dunelm to buy curtains. She says to the salesman, 'I would like to buy a pair of pink curtains.' The salesman assures her that they have a large selection of pink curtains. He shows her several patterns but the blonde seems to be having a hard time choosing. Finally she selects a lovely pink floral print. The salesman then asks what size curtains she needs. The blonde promptly replies, 'Seventeen inches.' 'Seventeen inches ?' asked the salesman. 'That sounds very small, what room are they for?' The blonde says, 'They aren't for a room, they are for my new computer monitor.' The surprised salesman replies, 'But Miss, computers do not need curtains!' The blonde says, 'Hellllooooooooo .... mine has Windoooooows.......'

(Thanks to Beryl Harris for this one)

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Have you got something you would like to say? Read a good book? Seen a good film or play? Had a good holiday? Recommend a recipe? Gardening tips? Something interesting or funny happened to you? Tell us about it. There is a post box at the back of church – just drop in your contributions and we will share them in the magazine. Or e-‐mail to [email protected] Articles for the magazine can be submitted any time up to the last Sunday of the month for publication the following month. Roger

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KA carrot!

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Church ServicesSt Hilary’s

1st Sunday 10.30am Family Eucharist (followed by coffee with Traidcraft Stall) 6.00pm Evensong

2nd Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 6.00pm Combined Evensong with Siloam

3rd Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong

4th Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 6.00pm Healing Service

5th Sunday 10.30am Holy Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong at St Martin’s

Every Thursday 11.am Holy Eucharist

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3rd Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist

4th Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist

5th Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong with St Hilary’s at St Martin’s

St Hilary’s Church Hall – Parish CentreTwo large rooms with refreshment and disabled facilitiesavailable for hire ….. parties, anniversaries, meetings etc.

Phone 07902844379

july 2015 parish of killay magazine

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